We can continually progress toward the powerful resurrection living that the Word of God promises us. Notice the bold and challenging statement Paul makes to the Colossian church: “If indeed you have experienced God’s resurrection power, then live a resurrection life” (Colossians 3:1 Ben Campbell Johnson). This bold statement is not written exclusively to the …
Jesus reserved the best for last. Jesus called the fourth soil representing the condition of the heart good soil that belongs to the receptive heart. Simply defined, this is someone who hears the Word and is willing to accept any changes needed. This person has a listening heart that pursues understanding. Because of the attitude …
The second type of soil representing the condition of the heart that Jesus spoke about is stony ground, referring to a shallow heart. This is someone who has not allowed the Word of God into his life with any depth. They joyfully receive the promises of God but they have no root. They have never obtained …
Most Christians have a burning desire to be controlled by the Spirit of God. This burning desire has the same effect on us that fire has on gold: It purifies. When a goldsmith removes impurity from gold, he heats a small amount of the precious metal until it liquefies. The heat brings the impurities to …
When we consistently look into God’s “perfect law of liberty” we will not forget what we see. Instead, we will begin to recognize the freedom that belongs to us. We accept God’s image of our lives rather than our old distorted thoughts. The “law of liberty” frees us from the limitations of our old life. …
Many so-called Christian leaders have made inadequate progress, having become content with their spiritual walk. In the same way, many believers have settled for immaturity as the norm. And many have lost the zeal for spiritual growth. Maybe they never had it. After years of a successful ministry and a close relationship with God, the …
The deep, heartfelt desire of God is that His will be expressed in our character and behavior. If we are to hear and understand clearly what God is saying, then there must be continual strides toward positive spiritual progress. Notice from First Corinthians 2:9-10 what the Apostle Paul says the Lord has revealed to us …
In order to truly understand the nature of God’s demand for holy living we must perceive the purpose for holy living. God yearns to lift people everywhere into a successful and powerful experience in life. He desires that His very own image be reflected in us so that His goodness can be shown to others …
When we grasp the impact of the new lifestyle of living under the direction and guidance of the Holy Spirit, then we can understand why God sets such a high premium on it. He gave us a great goal to reach for; then Jesus became our example to imitate in achieving this goal. The Lord …
Our manner of life expresses the value we place upon Jesus. Our lives become a pleasure to God because we are conformed to His wishes, changed to His ways, and delighting in His desires. Philippians 2:3-8 describes this manner of living: “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each …
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