8. Exchanged Life
Spirituality
19th-20th Centuries: growth of
experiential approach to
spirituality
Based on believers’ new identity
in Christ
Our old life in Adam has been
exchanged for our new life in
Christ
14. The Spiritual Life
IS NOT: IS:
Crisis Process
Knowledge Obedience
External Internal
15. The Spiritual Life
IS NOT: IS:
Crisis Process
Knowledge Obedience
External Internal
16. The Spiritual Life
IS NOT: IS:
Crisis Process
Knowledge Obedience
External Internal
Automatic Cultivated
17. The Spiritual Life
IS NOT: IS:
Crisis Process
Knowledge Obedience
External Internal
Automatic Cultivated
18. The Spiritual Life
IS NOT: IS:
Crisis Process
Knowledge Obedience
External Internal
Automatic Cultivated
Self-energized Divine-Enabled
19. The Spiritual Life
IS NOT: IS:
Crisis Process
Knowledge Obedience
External Internal
Automatic Cultivated
Self-energized Divine-Enabled
20. The Spiritual Life
IS NOT: IS:
Crisis Process
Knowledge Obedience
External Internal
Automatic Cultivated
Self-energized Divine-Enabled
Dream Discipline
21. The Spiritual Life
IS NOT: IS:
Crisis Process
Knowledge Obedience
External Internal
Automatic Cultivated
Self-energized Divine-Enabled
Dream Discipline
22. The Spiritual Life
IS NOT: IS:
Crisis Process
Knowledge Obedience
External Internal
Automatic Cultivated
Self-energized Divine-Enabled
Dream Discipline
Unusual Experience Normal Experience
23. The Spiritual Life
IS NOT: IS:
Crisis Process
Knowledge Obedience
External Internal
Automatic Cultivated
Self-energized Divine-Enabled
Dream Discipline
Unusual Experience Normal Experience
24. The Spiritual Life
IS NOT: IS:
Crisis Process
Knowledge Obedience
External Internal
Automatic Cultivated
Self-energized Divine-Enabled
Dream Discipline
Unusual Experience Normal Experience
Rules Relationship
25. The Spiritual Life
IS NOT: IS:
Crisis Process
Knowledge Obedience
External Internal
Automatic Cultivated
Self-energized Divine-Enabled
Dream Discipline
Unusual Experience Normal Experience
Rules Relationship
26. The Spiritual Life
IS NOT: IS:
Crisis Process
Knowledge Obedience
External Internal
Automatic Cultivated
Self-energized Divine-Enabled
Dream Discipline
Unusual Experience Normal Experience
Rules Relationship
Endured Enjoyed
27. The Spiritual Life
IS NOT: IS:
Crisis Process
Knowledge Obedience
External Internal
Automatic Cultivated
Self-energized Divine-Enabled
Dream Discipline
Unusual Experience Normal Experience
Rules Relationship
Endured Enjoyed
28. The Spiritual Life
IS NOT: IS:
Crisis Process
Knowledge Obedience
External Internal
Automatic Cultivated
Self-energized Divine-Enabled
Dream Discipline
Unusual Experience Normal Experience
Rules Relationship
Endured Enjoyed
Theoretical Practical
29. The Spiritual Life
IS NOT: IS:
Crisis Process
Knowledge Obedience
External Internal
Automatic Cultivated
Self-energized Divine-Enabled
Dream Discipline
Unusual Experience Normal Experience
Rules Relationship
Endured Enjoyed
Theoretical Practical
30. The Spiritual Life
IS NOT: IS:
Crisis Process
Knowledge Obedience
External Internal
Automatic Cultivated
Self-energized Divine-Enabled
Dream Discipline
Unusual Experience Normal Experience
Rules Relationship
Endured Enjoyed
Theoretical Practical
31. The Spiritual Life
IS NOT: IS:
Crisis Process
Knowledge Obedience
External Internal
Automatic Cultivated
Self-energized Divine-Enabled
Dream Discipline
Unusual Experience Normal Experience
Rules Relationship
Endured Enjoyed
Theoretical Practical
33. A Rose by Any Other
Name...
Abiding Life (Murray)
34. A Rose by Any Other
Name...
Abiding Life (Murray)
Highest Life (Chambers)
35. A Rose by Any Other
Name...
Abiding Life (Murray)
Highest Life (Chambers)
Victorious Life (Trumbell, Gillham)
36. A Rose by Any Other
Name...
Abiding Life (Murray)
Highest Life (Chambers)
Victorious Life (Trumbell, Gillham)
Highest Plane (Paxon)
37. A Rose by Any Other
Name...
Abiding Life (Murray)
Highest Life (Chambers)
Victorious Life (Trumbell, Gillham)
Highest Plane (Paxon)
Normal Christian Life (Nee)
39. A Rose by Any Other
Name...
Fulness of Christ (Briscoe)
40. A Rose by Any Other
Name...
Fulness of Christ (Briscoe)
Saving Life of Christ (Thomas)
41. A Rose by Any Other
Name...
Fulness of Christ (Briscoe)
Saving Life of Christ (Thomas)
Overflowing Life (Havergal)
42. A Rose by Any Other
Name...
Fulness of Christ (Briscoe)
Saving Life of Christ (Thomas)
Overflowing Life (Havergal)
Larger Life (Simpson)
43. A Rose by Any Other
Name...
Fulness of Christ (Briscoe)
Saving Life of Christ (Thomas)
Overflowing Life (Havergal)
Larger Life (Simpson)
Christian’s Secret to a Happy Life
(Smith)
44. A Rose by Any Other
Name...
Fulness of Christ (Briscoe)
Saving Life of Christ (Thomas)
Overflowing Life (Havergal)
Larger Life (Simpson)
Christian’s Secret to a Happy Life
(Smith)
Victory Over the Darkness (Anderson)
48. 10 Principles of the
Exchanged Life
Principle #1: Christ’s life has
been exchanged for my life (self-
life)
49. 10 Principles of the
Exchanged Life
Principle #1: Christ’s life has
been exchanged for my life (self-
life)
Laid aside old self (Col.3:9)
50. 10 Principles of the
Exchanged Life
Principle #1: Christ’s life has
been exchanged for my life (self-
life)
Laid aside old self (Col.3:9)
Put on the new self (Col.3:10)
51. 10 Principles of the
Exchanged Life
Principle #1: Christ’s life has
been exchanged for my life (self-
life)
Laid aside old self (Col.3:9)
Put on the new self (Col.3:10)
Created in righteousness and
53. Exchanged Life
Principle #2
My identification with Christ in
his crucifixion, burial,
resurrection, and ascension
54. Exchanged Life
Principle #2
My identification with Christ in
his crucifixion, burial,
resurrection, and ascension
Stresses the in-Christ
relationship
55. Exchanged Life
Principle #2
My identification with Christ in
his crucifixion, burial,
resurrection, and ascension
Stresses the in-Christ
relationship
Stresses experiencing and
expressing His life in us
57. Who Does God Say I Am?
I have been accepted by Christ
(Ro.15:7)
58. Who Does God Say I Am?
I have been accepted by Christ
(Ro.15:7)
No performance-based
acceptance
59. Who Does God Say I Am?
I have been accepted by Christ
(Ro.15:7)
No performance-based
acceptance
I am a fellow heir of Christ
(Ro.8:17)
60. Who Does God Say I Am?
I have been accepted by Christ
(Ro.15:7)
No performance-based
acceptance
I am a fellow heir of Christ
(Ro.8:17)
I am a friend of Jesus (Jn.15:15)
61. Who Does God Say I Am?
I have been accepted by Christ
(Ro.15:7)
No performance-based
acceptance
I am a fellow heir of Christ
(Ro.8:17)
I am a friend of Jesus (Jn.15:15)
I am no longer a slave to sin
(Ro.6:6)
67. Who Does God Say I Am?
I am now light in the Lord (Eph.5:8)
68. Who Does God Say I Am?
I am now light in the Lord (Eph.5:8)
I have been made alive with Christ
(Eph.2:4-5)
69. Who Does God Say I Am?
I am now light in the Lord (Eph.5:8)
I have been made alive with Christ
(Eph.2:4-5)
My new self is righteous and holy
(Eph.4:24)
71. Who Does God Say I Am?
I have been set free in Christ (Gal.5:1)
72. Who Does God Say I Am?
I have been set free in Christ (Gal.5:1)
I am a new creature in Christ (2 Co.5:17)
73. Who Does God Say I Am?
I have been set free in Christ (Gal.5:1)
I am a new creature in Christ (2 Co.5:17)
I am chosen, holy, beloved, and
blameless before God (Eph.1:4, Col.3:12)
75. Exchanged Life
Principle #3
I am free from the law of sin and
death through the Spirit of life in
Christ Jesus (Ro.8:2)
76. Exchanged Life
Principle #3
I am free from the law of sin and
death through the Spirit of life in
Christ Jesus (Ro.8:2)
Key: My co-crucifixion with Christ
77. Exchanged Life
Principle #3
I am free from the law of sin and
death through the Spirit of life in
Christ Jesus (Ro.8:2)
Key: My co-crucifixion with Christ
Key: The indwelling power of the
Spirit
78. Exchanged Life
Principle #3
I am free from the law of sin and
death through the Spirit of life in
Christ Jesus (Ro.8:2)
Key: My co-crucifixion with Christ
Key: The indwelling power of the
Spirit
I am no longer under law but
under grace (Ro.6:14)
80. Exchanged Life
Principle #4
I must know these truths, acknowledge
them by faith to be true regardless
of my feelings to the contrary, and
present myself to God as alive from
the dead (Ro.8:6-13)
81. Exchanged Life
Principle #4
I must know these truths, acknowledge
them by faith to be true regardless
of my feelings to the contrary, and
present myself to God as alive from
the dead (Ro.8:6-13)
Regardless of my feelings, in
Christ I am a saint, a child of
light, and a citizen of heaven
83. Exchanged Life
Principle #5
The basis for my salvation is also the
basis for my sanctification (Gal.3:2-3; 5:5)
84. Exchanged Life
Principle #5
The basis for my salvation is also the
basis for my sanctification (Gal.3:2-3; 5:5)
I was justified by grace through
faith
85. Exchanged Life
Principle #5
The basis for my salvation is also the
basis for my sanctification (Gal.3:2-3; 5:5)
I was justified by grace through
faith
I will be sanctified by grace
through faith
86. Exchanged Life
Principle #5
The basis for my salvation is also the
basis for my sanctification (Gal.3:2-3; 5:5)
I was justified by grace through
faith
I will be sanctified by grace
through faith
Good works not attained by fleshly
effort, but by the Spirit
88. Exchanged Life
Principle #6
Part of the process of my appropriating
Christ as life are:
89. Exchanged Life
Principle #6
Part of the process of my appropriating
Christ as life are:
Brokenness
90. Exchanged Life
Principle #6
Part of the process of my appropriating
Christ as life are:
Brokenness
Realizing the bankruptcy of my
own resources and efforts
91. Exchanged Life
Principle #6
Part of the process of my appropriating
Christ as life are:
Brokenness
Realizing the bankruptcy of my
own resources and efforts
Unconditional surrender
93. Exchanged Life
Principle #7
Only Christ Himself can live the
Christian life
94. Exchanged Life
Principle #7
Only Christ Himself can live the
Christian life
He does this in us and through us
(Jn. 15:1-8)
95. Exchanged Life
Principle #7
Only Christ Himself can live the
Christian life
He does this in us and through us
(Jn. 15:1-8)
We do not create life, but we receive
it through our connection with Him
96. Exchanged Life
Principle #7
Only Christ Himself can live the
Christian life
He does this in us and through us
(Jn. 15:1-8)
We do not create life, but we receive
it through our connection with Him
His life is sustained by receiving and
abiding as branches in Christ the vine
98. Exchanged Life
Principle #8
I must move from a cognitive to a
personal and experiential knowledge of
these spiritual truths
99. Exchanged Life
Principle #8
I must move from a cognitive to a
personal and experiential knowledge of
these spiritual truths
Requires a spirit of wisdom and
revelation in the knowledge of Christ
(Eph.1:17-19; Col.1:9)
100. Exchanged Life
Principle #8
I must move from a cognitive to a
personal and experiential knowledge of
these spiritual truths
Requires a spirit of wisdom and
revelation in the knowledge of Christ
(Eph.1:17-19; Col.1:9)
My heart must be enlightened to grasp
my new calling, inheritance, and
power (Eph.1:18-19)
102. Exchanged Life
Principle #9
The spiritual life is an inside-out
rather than an outside-in process
(Eph.3:16-19)
103. Exchanged Life
Principle #9
The spiritual life is an inside-out
rather than an outside-in process
(Eph.3:16-19)
Sanctification is a divine-human
dynamic
104. Exchanged Life
Principle #9
The spiritual life is an inside-out
rather than an outside-in process
(Eph.3:16-19)
Sanctification is a divine-human
dynamic
Our outworking is an expression
of God’s inworking (Phil.2:12-13)
106. Exchanged Life
Principle #10
The exchanged life is not a matter of
trying to do more things for Jesus but
of claiming and resting in what He has
already done for me (Gal.2:20)
107. Exchanged Life
Principle #10
The exchanged life is not a matter of
trying to do more things for Jesus but
of claiming and resting in what He has
already done for me (Gal.2:20)
My new nature in Christ is now my
deepest identity
108. Exchanged Life
Principle #10
The exchanged life is not a matter of
trying to do more things for Jesus but
of claiming and resting in what He has
already done for me (Gal.2:20)
My new nature in Christ is now my
deepest identity
Sin is incompatible with the new
creation I have become as a child of
God (2Cor.5:17)
119. God’s Character
God’s Person
Self-existent, infinite, eternal,
unchanging Creator of all things
God’s Powers
Omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient
120. God’s Character
God’s Person
Self-existent, infinite, eternal,
unchanging Creator of all things
God’s Powers
Omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient
God’s Perfections
121. God’s Character
God’s Person
Self-existent, infinite, eternal,
unchanging Creator of all things
God’s Powers
Omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient
God’s Perfections
Holiness, justice, truth, goodness,
love, faithfulness
122. God’s Plan
Everything God asks of us is for our
good
Everything God asks us to avoid is
harmful
Because of who God is, He can be
trusted.
I am to glorify Him by displaying His
beauty and handiwork
159. LAW GRACE
Says Do Done
Emphasizes What we do What God does
The flesh The Spirit
160. LAW GRACE
Says Do Done
Emphasizes What we do What God does
The flesh The Spirit
Lives out of
(self-life) (Christ-life)
Our God’s
161. LAW GRACE
Says Do Done
Emphasizes What we do What God does
The flesh The Spirit
Lives out of
(self-life) (Christ-life)
Our God’s
Draws on
resources resources
External Inner heart
162. LAW GRACE
Says Do Done
Emphasizes What we do What God does
The flesh The Spirit
Lives out of
(self-life) (Christ-life)
Our God’s
Draws on
resources resources
External Inner heart
Deals with
rules, stds attitude
165. LAW GRACE
Primary Ought to
Want to
Focus should, must
Bondage,
166. LAW GRACE
Primary Ought to
Want to
Focus should, must
Bondage,
Creates Freedom
duty
Lives life
167. LAW GRACE
Primary Ought to
Want to
Focus should, must
Bondage,
Creates Freedom
duty
Lives life
Outside in Inside out
from the
Do in order You are,
168. LAW GRACE
Primary Ought to
Want to
Focus should, must
Bondage,
Creates Freedom
duty
Lives life
Outside in Inside out
from the
Do in order You are,
Declares
to be therefore do
Guilt Acceptance
169. LAW GRACE
Primary Ought to
Want to
Focus should, must
Bondage,
Creates Freedom
duty
Lives life
Outside in Inside out
from the
Do in order You are,
Declares
to be therefore do
Guilt Acceptance
Produces
Condemnation Security
170. LAW GRACE
Primary Ought to
Want to
Focus should, must
Bondage,
Creates Freedom
duty
Lives life
Outside in Inside out
from the
Do in order You are,
Declares
to be therefore do
Guilt Acceptance
Produces
Condemnation Security
Leads to Defeat Victory
191. My Position My Practice
Determined Developing
192. My Position My Practice
Determined Developing
193. My Position My Practice
Determined Developing
Spiritual wealth Spiritual walk
194. My Position My Practice
Determined Developing
Spiritual wealth Spiritual walk
195. My Position My Practice
Determined Developing
Spiritual wealth Spiritual walk
Birth in Christ Growth in Christ
Our relationship Our fellowship
196. My Position My Practice
Determined Developing
Spiritual wealth Spiritual walk
Birth in Christ Growth in Christ
Our relationship Our fellowship
197. My Position My Practice
Determined Developing
Spiritual wealth Spiritual walk
Birth in Christ Growth in Christ
Our relationship Our fellowship
with God with God
198. My Position My Practice
Determined Developing
Spiritual wealth Spiritual walk
Birth in Christ Growth in Christ
Our relationship Our fellowship
with God with God
199. My Position My Practice
Determined Developing
Spiritual wealth Spiritual walk
Birth in Christ Growth in Christ
Our relationship Our fellowship
with God with God
By grace through By grace through
faith faith
200. My Position My Practice
Determined Developing
Spiritual wealth Spiritual walk
Birth in Christ Growth in Christ
Our relationship Our fellowship
with God with God
By grace through By grace through
faith faith
204. Jesus Christ:
Gave His life for you (salvation)
So that He could give His life to you
(sanctification)
205. Jesus Christ:
Gave His life for you (salvation)
So that He could give His life to you
(sanctification)
So that He could live His life through
you ... as you (service)
209. Reflections Ministries
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This approach to spirituality moves from a works to a grace orientation and from legalism to liberty because it centers on our acknowledgment that Christ’s life is our life.\n
This approach to spirituality moves from a works to a grace orientation and from legalism to liberty because it centers on our acknowledgment that Christ’s life is our life.\n
This approach to spirituality moves from a works to a grace orientation and from legalism to liberty because it centers on our acknowledgment that Christ’s life is our life.\n
From Howard Hendricks\n
From Howard Hendricks\n
From Howard Hendricks\n
From Howard Hendricks\n
From Howard Hendricks\n
From Howard Hendricks\n
From Howard Hendricks\n
From Howard Hendricks\n
From Howard Hendricks\n
From Howard Hendricks\n
From Howard Hendricks\n
From Howard Hendricks\n
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From Howard Hendricks\n
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From Howard Hendricks\n
From Howard Hendricks\n
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The personal and experiential apprehension of “the life of Christ reproduced in the beleiver by the power of the Holy Spirit” is central to what writers like Hudson Taylor, F.B. Meyer, and Charles Solomon have called the exchanged life. Others have called it by these names:\n
The personal and experiential apprehension of “the life of Christ reproduced in the beleiver by the power of the Holy Spirit” is central to what writers like Hudson Taylor, F.B. Meyer, and Charles Solomon have called the exchanged life. Others have called it by these names:\n
The personal and experiential apprehension of “the life of Christ reproduced in the beleiver by the power of the Holy Spirit” is central to what writers like Hudson Taylor, F.B. Meyer, and Charles Solomon have called the exchanged life. Others have called it by these names:\n
The personal and experiential apprehension of “the life of Christ reproduced in the beleiver by the power of the Holy Spirit” is central to what writers like Hudson Taylor, F.B. Meyer, and Charles Solomon have called the exchanged life. Others have called it by these names:\n
The personal and experiential apprehension of “the life of Christ reproduced in the beleiver by the power of the Holy Spirit” is central to what writers like Hudson Taylor, F.B. Meyer, and Charles Solomon have called the exchanged life. Others have called it by these names:\n
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Those who are in Chirst have “laid aside the old self with its evil practices” (Col.3:9, Eph.4:22) and “have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him” (Col.3:10). This new self “has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth” (Eph.4:24)\n
Those who are in Chirst have “laid aside the old self with its evil practices” (Col.3:9, Eph.4:22) and “have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him” (Col.3:10). This new self “has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth” (Eph.4:24)\n
Those who are in Chirst have “laid aside the old self with its evil practices” (Col.3:9, Eph.4:22) and “have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him” (Col.3:10). This new self “has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth” (Eph.4:24)\n
Those who are in Chirst have “laid aside the old self with its evil practices” (Col.3:9, Eph.4:22) and “have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him” (Col.3:10). This new self “has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth” (Eph.4:24)\n
Exchanged life spirituality stresses the in-Christ relationship and the importance of experiencing and expressing His life in us.\n\nReferences: Ro.6:2-11; Gal.2:20; Eph.2:5-6; Ph.1:21; Col.3:1-4\n
Exchanged life spirituality stresses the in-Christ relationship and the importance of experiencing and expressing His life in us.\n\nReferences: Ro.6:2-11; Gal.2:20; Eph.2:5-6; Ph.1:21; Col.3:1-4\n
Exchanged life spirituality stresses the in-Christ relationship and the importance of experiencing and expressing His life in us.\n\nReferences: Ro.6:2-11; Gal.2:20; Eph.2:5-6; Ph.1:21; Col.3:1-4\n
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Good works are not attained by dependence on my own fleshly efforts, achievements, or merits; instead, they flow from the power of the Spirit of Christ who indwells us (Gal.5:16-25)\n
Good works are not attained by dependence on my own fleshly efforts, achievements, or merits; instead, they flow from the power of the Spirit of Christ who indwells us (Gal.5:16-25)\n
Good works are not attained by dependence on my own fleshly efforts, achievements, or merits; instead, they flow from the power of the Spirit of Christ who indwells us (Gal.5:16-25)\n
Good works are not attained by dependence on my own fleshly efforts, achievements, or merits; instead, they flow from the power of the Spirit of Christ who indwells us (Gal.5:16-25)\n
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As branches of the true vine, we do not create life, but we receive it through our connection with the vine. The new life that flows in and through us is displayed in the fruit we bear, and this new fruit not only nourishes others but also contains the seeds of its own reproduction. This life is sustained by receiving and abiding as branches in Christ the vine.\n
As branches of the true vine, we do not create life, but we receive it through our connection with the vine. The new life that flows in and through us is displayed in the fruit we bear, and this new fruit not only nourishes others but also contains the seeds of its own reproduction. This life is sustained by receiving and abiding as branches in Christ the vine.\n
As branches of the true vine, we do not create life, but we receive it through our connection with the vine. The new life that flows in and through us is displayed in the fruit we bear, and this new fruit not only nourishes others but also contains the seeds of its own reproduction. This life is sustained by receiving and abiding as branches in Christ the vine.\n
As branches of the true vine, we do not create life, but we receive it through our connection with the vine. The new life that flows in and through us is displayed in the fruit we bear, and this new fruit not only nourishes others but also contains the seeds of its own reproduction. This life is sustained by receiving and abiding as branches in Christ the vine.\n
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The Father strengthens us “with power through His Spirit in the inner man” (Eph.3:16).\nOutworking: “work out your salvation with fear and trembling” (Phil.2:12).\nInworking: “for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure” (Phil. 2:13)\n\n
The Father strengthens us “with power through His Spirit in the inner man” (Eph.3:16).\nOutworking: “work out your salvation with fear and trembling” (Phil.2:12).\nInworking: “for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure” (Phil. 2:13)\n\n
The Father strengthens us “with power through His Spirit in the inner man” (Eph.3:16).\nOutworking: “work out your salvation with fear and trembling” (Phil.2:12).\nInworking: “for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure” (Phil. 2:13)\n\n
While we are in this body, we will experience the pull of the old beliefs, attitudes, and dispositions, but we must see ourselves as new people, adopted into God’s family, who need not yield to the lures of the flesh (Ro.8:12-17).\n\n
While we are in this body, we will experience the pull of the old beliefs, attitudes, and dispositions, but we must see ourselves as new people, adopted into God’s family, who need not yield to the lures of the flesh (Ro.8:12-17).\n\n
While we are in this body, we will experience the pull of the old beliefs, attitudes, and dispositions, but we must see ourselves as new people, adopted into God’s family, who need not yield to the lures of the flesh (Ro.8:12-17).\n\n
The insights and benefits of EL spirituality are sometimes obscured by erroneous theology. Proponents of this approach have been known to slip into the errors of:\nPERFECTIONISM: we no longer sin, or repentance for sin is unnecessary.\nPASSIVITY: the Christin life is all of Jesus and none of me, so I should let go and let God.\nEXPERIENTIAL GNOSTICISM: teaching that when people come to apprehend the Cross and their identity in Christ, everything is suddenly different and permanent victory is theirs.\nSome may experience a dramatic realization of their union with Christ and get off the treadmill of performance-based acceptance, but others may come to understand these identity truths in more gradual ways.\n\nThe spiritual life should not be reduced to a sudden experience or series of experiences, as meaningful as these may be. Spirituality also involves a process of transformation in which we are progressively conformed to the image of Christ in our character and conduct. \n
The insights and benefits of EL spirituality are sometimes obscured by erroneous theology. Proponents of this approach have been known to slip into the errors of:\nPERFECTIONISM: we no longer sin, or repentance for sin is unnecessary.\nPASSIVITY: the Christin life is all of Jesus and none of me, so I should let go and let God.\nEXPERIENTIAL GNOSTICISM: teaching that when people come to apprehend the Cross and their identity in Christ, everything is suddenly different and permanent victory is theirs.\nSome may experience a dramatic realization of their union with Christ and get off the treadmill of performance-based acceptance, but others may come to understand these identity truths in more gradual ways.\n\nThe spiritual life should not be reduced to a sudden experience or series of experiences, as meaningful as these may be. Spirituality also involves a process of transformation in which we are progressively conformed to the image of Christ in our character and conduct. \n
The insights and benefits of EL spirituality are sometimes obscured by erroneous theology. Proponents of this approach have been known to slip into the errors of:\nPERFECTIONISM: we no longer sin, or repentance for sin is unnecessary.\nPASSIVITY: the Christin life is all of Jesus and none of me, so I should let go and let God.\nEXPERIENTIAL GNOSTICISM: teaching that when people come to apprehend the Cross and their identity in Christ, everything is suddenly different and permanent victory is theirs.\nSome may experience a dramatic realization of their union with Christ and get off the treadmill of performance-based acceptance, but others may come to understand these identity truths in more gradual ways.\n\nThe spiritual life should not be reduced to a sudden experience or series of experiences, as meaningful as these may be. Spirituality also involves a process of transformation in which we are progressively conformed to the image of Christ in our character and conduct. \n
The insights and benefits of EL spirituality are sometimes obscured by erroneous theology. Proponents of this approach have been known to slip into the errors of:\nPERFECTIONISM: we no longer sin, or repentance for sin is unnecessary.\nPASSIVITY: the Christin life is all of Jesus and none of me, so I should let go and let God.\nEXPERIENTIAL GNOSTICISM: teaching that when people come to apprehend the Cross and their identity in Christ, everything is suddenly different and permanent victory is theirs.\nSome may experience a dramatic realization of their union with Christ and get off the treadmill of performance-based acceptance, but others may come to understand these identity truths in more gradual ways.\n\nThe spiritual life should not be reduced to a sudden experience or series of experiences, as meaningful as these may be. Spirituality also involves a process of transformation in which we are progressively conformed to the image of Christ in our character and conduct. \n
The insights and benefits of EL spirituality are sometimes obscured by erroneous theology. Proponents of this approach have been known to slip into the errors of:\nPERFECTIONISM: we no longer sin, or repentance for sin is unnecessary.\nPASSIVITY: the Christin life is all of Jesus and none of me, so I should let go and let God.\nEXPERIENTIAL GNOSTICISM: teaching that when people come to apprehend the Cross and their identity in Christ, everything is suddenly different and permanent victory is theirs.\nSome may experience a dramatic realization of their union with Christ and get off the treadmill of performance-based acceptance, but others may come to understand these identity truths in more gradual ways.\n\nThe spiritual life should not be reduced to a sudden experience or series of experiences, as meaningful as these may be. Spirituality also involves a process of transformation in which we are progressively conformed to the image of Christ in our character and conduct. \n
Unless we remember to return and build upon the basic biblical doctrines, our spiritual progress will be stifled. The most basic of all these truths is the character of God, and in this holy ground the Christian life is rooted.\n\nGod’s character is fundamental to everything else. In Scripture He has revealed his person, powers, and perfections.\nWe cannot hope to understand the spiritual life unless we lay hold of and cling to the truth of God’s character, especially His love and goodness.\n
Unless we remember to return and build upon the basic biblical doctrines, our spiritual progress will be stifled. The most basic of all these truths is the character of God, and in this holy ground the Christian life is rooted.\n\nGod’s character is fundamental to everything else. In Scripture He has revealed his person, powers, and perfections.\nWe cannot hope to understand the spiritual life unless we lay hold of and cling to the truth of God’s character, especially His love and goodness.\n
Unless we remember to return and build upon the basic biblical doctrines, our spiritual progress will be stifled. The most basic of all these truths is the character of God, and in this holy ground the Christian life is rooted.\n\nGod’s character is fundamental to everything else. In Scripture He has revealed his person, powers, and perfections.\nWe cannot hope to understand the spiritual life unless we lay hold of and cling to the truth of God’s character, especially His love and goodness.\n
Unless we remember to return and build upon the basic biblical doctrines, our spiritual progress will be stifled. The most basic of all these truths is the character of God, and in this holy ground the Christian life is rooted.\n\nGod’s character is fundamental to everything else. In Scripture He has revealed his person, powers, and perfections.\nWe cannot hope to understand the spiritual life unless we lay hold of and cling to the truth of God’s character, especially His love and goodness.\n
Unless we remember to return and build upon the basic biblical doctrines, our spiritual progress will be stifled. The most basic of all these truths is the character of God, and in this holy ground the Christian life is rooted.\n\nGod’s character is fundamental to everything else. In Scripture He has revealed his person, powers, and perfections.\nWe cannot hope to understand the spiritual life unless we lay hold of and cling to the truth of God’s character, especially His love and goodness.\n
Unless we remember to return and build upon the basic biblical doctrines, our spiritual progress will be stifled. The most basic of all these truths is the character of God, and in this holy ground the Christian life is rooted.\n\nGod’s character is fundamental to everything else. In Scripture He has revealed his person, powers, and perfections.\nWe cannot hope to understand the spiritual life unless we lay hold of and cling to the truth of God’s character, especially His love and goodness.\n
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Fallen people sin because they are sinful by nature. It is not that they are sinners because they commit certain sins. Without the redemptive work of Christ, we would be cut off from God without hope of restoration, because “those who are in the flesh cannot please God” (Ro.8:8). But God in His goodness has provided a way to deliver us from this slavery to sin and death. When people place their trust in Christ, they become new creatures (2Co.5:17) with spirits that are fully in tune with God.\n
Fallen people sin because they are sinful by nature. It is not that they are sinners because they commit certain sins. Without the redemptive work of Christ, we would be cut off from God without hope of restoration, because “those who are in the flesh cannot please God” (Ro.8:8). But God in His goodness has provided a way to deliver us from this slavery to sin and death. When people place their trust in Christ, they become new creatures (2Co.5:17) with spirits that are fully in tune with God.\n
Fallen people sin because they are sinful by nature. It is not that they are sinners because they commit certain sins. Without the redemptive work of Christ, we would be cut off from God without hope of restoration, because “those who are in the flesh cannot please God” (Ro.8:8). But God in His goodness has provided a way to deliver us from this slavery to sin and death. When people place their trust in Christ, they become new creatures (2Co.5:17) with spirits that are fully in tune with God.\n
Fallen people sin because they are sinful by nature. It is not that they are sinners because they commit certain sins. Without the redemptive work of Christ, we would be cut off from God without hope of restoration, because “those who are in the flesh cannot please God” (Ro.8:8). But God in His goodness has provided a way to deliver us from this slavery to sin and death. When people place their trust in Christ, they become new creatures (2Co.5:17) with spirits that are fully in tune with God.\n
The inner self joyfully concurs with the law of God (Ro.7:22), but there is still a law or power in the outer self (Ro.7:23). Our deepest identity has been transformed, but our redemption is not yet complete.\n
The inner self joyfully concurs with the law of God (Ro.7:22), but there is still a law or power in the outer self (Ro.7:23). Our deepest identity has been transformed, but our redemption is not yet complete.\n
The inner self joyfully concurs with the law of God (Ro.7:22), but there is still a law or power in the outer self (Ro.7:23). Our deepest identity has been transformed, but our redemption is not yet complete.\n
The inner self joyfully concurs with the law of God (Ro.7:22), but there is still a law or power in the outer self (Ro.7:23). Our deepest identity has been transformed, but our redemption is not yet complete.\n
This conflict between the inner self and the outer self is most evident in the territory of our physical and psychological needs and the course we take to fulfill them. These needs are legitimate and God-implanted, and it is His intention to satisfy them and thus draw us to Himself. We are inherently motivated to have our needs met, but it is extremely easy for us to be deceived into the world’s thinking that they can be met in some place other than the hand of God.\n\n1. Love and Acceptance: Everyone needs the security that comes from feeling unconditionally loved and accepted by at least one other individual.\n\n2. Significance and Identity: People need a sense of personal significance and identification with someone or something greater than themselves.\n\n3. Competence and Fulfillment: Another universal human need is the sense of competence and fulfillment that comes from the belief that one’s life has made a difference and that he or she has accomplished something that will last.\n
This conflict between the inner self and the outer self is most evident in the territory of our physical and psychological needs and the course we take to fulfill them. These needs are legitimate and God-implanted, and it is His intention to satisfy them and thus draw us to Himself. We are inherently motivated to have our needs met, but it is extremely easy for us to be deceived into the world’s thinking that they can be met in some place other than the hand of God.\n\n1. Love and Acceptance: Everyone needs the security that comes from feeling unconditionally loved and accepted by at least one other individual.\n\n2. Significance and Identity: People need a sense of personal significance and identification with someone or something greater than themselves.\n\n3. Competence and Fulfillment: Another universal human need is the sense of competence and fulfillment that comes from the belief that one’s life has made a difference and that he or she has accomplished something that will last.\n
This conflict between the inner self and the outer self is most evident in the territory of our physical and psychological needs and the course we take to fulfill them. These needs are legitimate and God-implanted, and it is His intention to satisfy them and thus draw us to Himself. We are inherently motivated to have our needs met, but it is extremely easy for us to be deceived into the world’s thinking that they can be met in some place other than the hand of God.\n\n1. Love and Acceptance: Everyone needs the security that comes from feeling unconditionally loved and accepted by at least one other individual.\n\n2. Significance and Identity: People need a sense of personal significance and identification with someone or something greater than themselves.\n\n3. Competence and Fulfillment: Another universal human need is the sense of competence and fulfillment that comes from the belief that one’s life has made a difference and that he or she has accomplished something that will last.\n
It is deceptive to turn to people, things, and circumstances to meet our needs, because non of these can fully satisfy them. Yet many believers frequently fall into this trap, sometimes applying a Chrstian veneer over the same futile process used by non-Christians. God has set eternity in our heart (Eccl.3:11), and He alone can fill the void.\n\nThis is not to say that it is wrong to be concerned about our appearance, our possessions, our accomplishments. Whatever we do as “ambassadors for Christ” (2Co.5:20) should be characterized by excellence, because it is done to the glory of God (1Co.10:31; Col.3:23). But if our joy and peace depend upon how we look, what we own, or how well we perform, we are looking not to the Creator but rather to the creation to meet our God-given needs.\n
It is deceptive to turn to people, things, and circumstances to meet our needs, because non of these can fully satisfy them. Yet many believers frequently fall into this trap, sometimes applying a Chrstian veneer over the same futile process used by non-Christians. God has set eternity in our heart (Eccl.3:11), and He alone can fill the void.\n\nThis is not to say that it is wrong to be concerned about our appearance, our possessions, our accomplishments. Whatever we do as “ambassadors for Christ” (2Co.5:20) should be characterized by excellence, because it is done to the glory of God (1Co.10:31; Col.3:23). But if our joy and peace depend upon how we look, what we own, or how well we perform, we are looking not to the Creator but rather to the creation to meet our God-given needs.\n
It is deceptive to turn to people, things, and circumstances to meet our needs, because non of these can fully satisfy them. Yet many believers frequently fall into this trap, sometimes applying a Chrstian veneer over the same futile process used by non-Christians. God has set eternity in our heart (Eccl.3:11), and He alone can fill the void.\n\nThis is not to say that it is wrong to be concerned about our appearance, our possessions, our accomplishments. Whatever we do as “ambassadors for Christ” (2Co.5:20) should be characterized by excellence, because it is done to the glory of God (1Co.10:31; Col.3:23). But if our joy and peace depend upon how we look, what we own, or how well we perform, we are looking not to the Creator but rather to the creation to meet our God-given needs.\n
It is deceptive to turn to people, things, and circumstances to meet our needs, because non of these can fully satisfy them. Yet many believers frequently fall into this trap, sometimes applying a Chrstian veneer over the same futile process used by non-Christians. God has set eternity in our heart (Eccl.3:11), and He alone can fill the void.\n\nThis is not to say that it is wrong to be concerned about our appearance, our possessions, our accomplishments. Whatever we do as “ambassadors for Christ” (2Co.5:20) should be characterized by excellence, because it is done to the glory of God (1Co.10:31; Col.3:23). But if our joy and peace depend upon how we look, what we own, or how well we perform, we are looking not to the Creator but rather to the creation to meet our God-given needs.\n
It is deceptive to turn to people, things, and circumstances to meet our needs, because non of these can fully satisfy them. Yet many believers frequently fall into this trap, sometimes applying a Chrstian veneer over the same futile process used by non-Christians. God has set eternity in our heart (Eccl.3:11), and He alone can fill the void.\n\nThis is not to say that it is wrong to be concerned about our appearance, our possessions, our accomplishments. Whatever we do as “ambassadors for Christ” (2Co.5:20) should be characterized by excellence, because it is done to the glory of God (1Co.10:31; Col.3:23). But if our joy and peace depend upon how we look, what we own, or how well we perform, we are looking not to the Creator but rather to the creation to meet our God-given needs.\n
It is deceptive to turn to people, things, and circumstances to meet our needs, because non of these can fully satisfy them. Yet many believers frequently fall into this trap, sometimes applying a Chrstian veneer over the same futile process used by non-Christians. God has set eternity in our heart (Eccl.3:11), and He alone can fill the void.\n\nThis is not to say that it is wrong to be concerned about our appearance, our possessions, our accomplishments. Whatever we do as “ambassadors for Christ” (2Co.5:20) should be characterized by excellence, because it is done to the glory of God (1Co.10:31; Col.3:23). But if our joy and peace depend upon how we look, what we own, or how well we perform, we are looking not to the Creator but rather to the creation to meet our God-given needs.\n
It is deceptive to turn to people, things, and circumstances to meet our needs, because non of these can fully satisfy them. Yet many believers frequently fall into this trap, sometimes applying a Chrstian veneer over the same futile process used by non-Christians. God has set eternity in our heart (Eccl.3:11), and He alone can fill the void.\n\nThis is not to say that it is wrong to be concerned about our appearance, our possessions, our accomplishments. Whatever we do as “ambassadors for Christ” (2Co.5:20) should be characterized by excellence, because it is done to the glory of God (1Co.10:31; Col.3:23). But if our joy and peace depend upon how we look, what we own, or how well we perform, we are looking not to the Creator but rather to the creation to meet our God-given needs.\n
It is deceptive to turn to people, things, and circumstances to meet our needs, because non of these can fully satisfy them. Yet many believers frequently fall into this trap, sometimes applying a Chrstian veneer over the same futile process used by non-Christians. God has set eternity in our heart (Eccl.3:11), and He alone can fill the void.\n\nThis is not to say that it is wrong to be concerned about our appearance, our possessions, our accomplishments. Whatever we do as “ambassadors for Christ” (2Co.5:20) should be characterized by excellence, because it is done to the glory of God (1Co.10:31; Col.3:23). But if our joy and peace depend upon how we look, what we own, or how well we perform, we are looking not to the Creator but rather to the creation to meet our God-given needs.\n
It is deceptive to turn to people, things, and circumstances to meet our needs, because non of these can fully satisfy them. Yet many believers frequently fall into this trap, sometimes applying a Chrstian veneer over the same futile process used by non-Christians. God has set eternity in our heart (Eccl.3:11), and He alone can fill the void.\n\nThis is not to say that it is wrong to be concerned about our appearance, our possessions, our accomplishments. Whatever we do as “ambassadors for Christ” (2Co.5:20) should be characterized by excellence, because it is done to the glory of God (1Co.10:31; Col.3:23). But if our joy and peace depend upon how we look, what we own, or how well we perform, we are looking not to the Creator but rather to the creation to meet our God-given needs.\n
It is deceptive to turn to people, things, and circumstances to meet our needs, because non of these can fully satisfy them. Yet many believers frequently fall into this trap, sometimes applying a Chrstian veneer over the same futile process used by non-Christians. God has set eternity in our heart (Eccl.3:11), and He alone can fill the void.\n\nThis is not to say that it is wrong to be concerned about our appearance, our possessions, our accomplishments. Whatever we do as “ambassadors for Christ” (2Co.5:20) should be characterized by excellence, because it is done to the glory of God (1Co.10:31; Col.3:23). But if our joy and peace depend upon how we look, what we own, or how well we perform, we are looking not to the Creator but rather to the creation to meet our God-given needs.\n
It is deceptive to turn to people, things, and circumstances to meet our needs, because non of these can fully satisfy them. Yet many believers frequently fall into this trap, sometimes applying a Chrstian veneer over the same futile process used by non-Christians. God has set eternity in our heart (Eccl.3:11), and He alone can fill the void.\n\nThis is not to say that it is wrong to be concerned about our appearance, our possessions, our accomplishments. Whatever we do as “ambassadors for Christ” (2Co.5:20) should be characterized by excellence, because it is done to the glory of God (1Co.10:31; Col.3:23). But if our joy and peace depend upon how we look, what we own, or how well we perform, we are looking not to the Creator but rather to the creation to meet our God-given needs.\n
It is deceptive to turn to people, things, and circumstances to meet our needs, because non of these can fully satisfy them. Yet many believers frequently fall into this trap, sometimes applying a Chrstian veneer over the same futile process used by non-Christians. God has set eternity in our heart (Eccl.3:11), and He alone can fill the void.\n\nThis is not to say that it is wrong to be concerned about our appearance, our possessions, our accomplishments. Whatever we do as “ambassadors for Christ” (2Co.5:20) should be characterized by excellence, because it is done to the glory of God (1Co.10:31; Col.3:23). But if our joy and peace depend upon how we look, what we own, or how well we perform, we are looking not to the Creator but rather to the creation to meet our God-given needs.\n
It is deceptive to turn to people, things, and circumstances to meet our needs, because non of these can fully satisfy them. Yet many believers frequently fall into this trap, sometimes applying a Chrstian veneer over the same futile process used by non-Christians. God has set eternity in our heart (Eccl.3:11), and He alone can fill the void.\n\nThis is not to say that it is wrong to be concerned about our appearance, our possessions, our accomplishments. Whatever we do as “ambassadors for Christ” (2Co.5:20) should be characterized by excellence, because it is done to the glory of God (1Co.10:31; Col.3:23). But if our joy and peace depend upon how we look, what we own, or how well we perform, we are looking not to the Creator but rather to the creation to meet our God-given needs.\n
It is deceptive to turn to people, things, and circumstances to meet our needs, because non of these can fully satisfy them. Yet many believers frequently fall into this trap, sometimes applying a Chrstian veneer over the same futile process used by non-Christians. God has set eternity in our heart (Eccl.3:11), and He alone can fill the void.\n\nThis is not to say that it is wrong to be concerned about our appearance, our possessions, our accomplishments. Whatever we do as “ambassadors for Christ” (2Co.5:20) should be characterized by excellence, because it is done to the glory of God (1Co.10:31; Col.3:23). But if our joy and peace depend upon how we look, what we own, or how well we perform, we are looking not to the Creator but rather to the creation to meet our God-given needs.\n
It is deceptive to turn to people, things, and circumstances to meet our needs, because non of these can fully satisfy them. Yet many believers frequently fall into this trap, sometimes applying a Chrstian veneer over the same futile process used by non-Christians. God has set eternity in our heart (Eccl.3:11), and He alone can fill the void.\n\nThis is not to say that it is wrong to be concerned about our appearance, our possessions, our accomplishments. Whatever we do as “ambassadors for Christ” (2Co.5:20) should be characterized by excellence, because it is done to the glory of God (1Co.10:31; Col.3:23). But if our joy and peace depend upon how we look, what we own, or how well we perform, we are looking not to the Creator but rather to the creation to meet our God-given needs.\n
It is deceptive to turn to people, things, and circumstances to meet our needs, because non of these can fully satisfy them. Yet many believers frequently fall into this trap, sometimes applying a Chrstian veneer over the same futile process used by non-Christians. God has set eternity in our heart (Eccl.3:11), and He alone can fill the void.\n\nThis is not to say that it is wrong to be concerned about our appearance, our possessions, our accomplishments. Whatever we do as “ambassadors for Christ” (2Co.5:20) should be characterized by excellence, because it is done to the glory of God (1Co.10:31; Col.3:23). But if our joy and peace depend upon how we look, what we own, or how well we perform, we are looking not to the Creator but rather to the creation to meet our God-given needs.\n
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The biblical balance between the excesses of legalism and license is liberty. Instead of doing what we have to do or doing as we please, we have the true freedom in Christ to do as he pleases. Liberty in Christ stresses inner transformation as the key to outer manifestation. Growth in grace is accomplished by knowing and depending upon the person of God. Lack of divine blessing comes from unbelief, not from failure of devotion.\n
The biblical balance between the excesses of legalism and license is liberty. Instead of doing what we have to do or doing as we please, we have the true freedom in Christ to do as he pleases. Liberty in Christ stresses inner transformation as the key to outer manifestation. Growth in grace is accomplished by knowing and depending upon the person of God. Lack of divine blessing comes from unbelief, not from failure of devotion.\n
The biblical balance between the excesses of legalism and license is liberty. Instead of doing what we have to do or doing as we please, we have the true freedom in Christ to do as he pleases. Liberty in Christ stresses inner transformation as the key to outer manifestation. Growth in grace is accomplished by knowing and depending upon the person of God. Lack of divine blessing comes from unbelief, not from failure of devotion.\n
Only as bondslaves of Christ do we have real liberty. But freedom always entails responsibilities and consequences (Gal.6:7-8). We must not only know the truth but also put it into practice.\n\nPOSITION: Who I actually am in Christ Jesus at this moment; I don’t need to wait until I see Him for it to be true of me.\n
Only as bondslaves of Christ do we have real liberty. But freedom always entails responsibilities and consequences (Gal.6:7-8). We must not only know the truth but also put it into practice.\n\nPOSITION: Who I actually am in Christ Jesus at this moment; I don’t need to wait until I see Him for it to be true of me.\n
Only as bondslaves of Christ do we have real liberty. But freedom always entails responsibilities and consequences (Gal.6:7-8). We must not only know the truth but also put it into practice.\n\nPOSITION: Who I actually am in Christ Jesus at this moment; I don’t need to wait until I see Him for it to be true of me.\n
Only as bondslaves of Christ do we have real liberty. But freedom always entails responsibilities and consequences (Gal.6:7-8). We must not only know the truth but also put it into practice.\n\nPOSITION: Who I actually am in Christ Jesus at this moment; I don’t need to wait until I see Him for it to be true of me.\n
Only as bondslaves of Christ do we have real liberty. But freedom always entails responsibilities and consequences (Gal.6:7-8). We must not only know the truth but also put it into practice.\n\nPOSITION: Who I actually am in Christ Jesus at this moment; I don’t need to wait until I see Him for it to be true of me.\n
Only as bondslaves of Christ do we have real liberty. But freedom always entails responsibilities and consequences (Gal.6:7-8). We must not only know the truth but also put it into practice.\n\nPOSITION: Who I actually am in Christ Jesus at this moment; I don’t need to wait until I see Him for it to be true of me.\n
Only as bondslaves of Christ do we have real liberty. But freedom always entails responsibilities and consequences (Gal.6:7-8). We must not only know the truth but also put it into practice.\n\nPOSITION: Who I actually am in Christ Jesus at this moment; I don’t need to wait until I see Him for it to be true of me.\n
Only as bondslaves of Christ do we have real liberty. But freedom always entails responsibilities and consequences (Gal.6:7-8). We must not only know the truth but also put it into practice.\n\nPOSITION: Who I actually am in Christ Jesus at this moment; I don’t need to wait until I see Him for it to be true of me.\n
Only as bondslaves of Christ do we have real liberty. But freedom always entails responsibilities and consequences (Gal.6:7-8). We must not only know the truth but also put it into practice.\n\nPOSITION: Who I actually am in Christ Jesus at this moment; I don’t need to wait until I see Him for it to be true of me.\n
Only as bondslaves of Christ do we have real liberty. But freedom always entails responsibilities and consequences (Gal.6:7-8). We must not only know the truth but also put it into practice.\n\nPOSITION: Who I actually am in Christ Jesus at this moment; I don’t need to wait until I see Him for it to be true of me.\n
Only as bondslaves of Christ do we have real liberty. But freedom always entails responsibilities and consequences (Gal.6:7-8). We must not only know the truth but also put it into practice.\n\nPOSITION: Who I actually am in Christ Jesus at this moment; I don’t need to wait until I see Him for it to be true of me.\n
Only as bondslaves of Christ do we have real liberty. But freedom always entails responsibilities and consequences (Gal.6:7-8). We must not only know the truth but also put it into practice.\n\nPOSITION: Who I actually am in Christ Jesus at this moment; I don’t need to wait until I see Him for it to be true of me.\n
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Knowing: we must know what God says about who we are and why we exist.\nReckoning: we must count on what God says as true\nYielding: we must yield to God’s influence in our lives.\n
It’s not WWJD; its what would Jesus do through you.\n
It’s not WWJD; its what would Jesus do through you.\n
It’s not WWJD; its what would Jesus do through you.\n
