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Tag Archives: spirituality
Faith or Regeneration – Which Comes First?
The ordo salutis refers to the order of salvation. Some believe regeneration precedes faith in Christ, and others that faith in Christ precedes regeneration. This article seeks to present a fair presentation of the subject. Continue reading
Posted in Christian Theology, Hot Topics, Salvation
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The Righteous Lifestyle of the Believer
God is working to produce His righteousness in us from the moment of salvation onward. Paul writes, “He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus” (Phil. 1:6). God produces His righteousness in us to justify, sanctify, and ultimately glorify us. Continue reading
Posted in Christian Theology, Inspirational Writings, Righteous Living, Spirituality
Tagged do not love the world, Does God call us to live a righteous life?, growing spiritually, How does God grow us spiritually?, how to grow spiritually, living a righteous life, obstacles to spiritual growth, overcoming the world, Satan's world system, spiritual growth, spirituality, steps to spiritual growth, the Christian life, the old sin nature, the spiritual Christian, the spiritual life, what is spirituality?, why do Christians sin?
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The Work of the Holy Spirit
The dynamic of the believer’s spiritual walk is predicated to a certain degree on how much Bible knowledge resides in his soul. He cannot live what he does not know, and knowing God’s word necessarily precedes living His will. Knowing … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Theology, Dispensationalism, Inspirational Writings, Spirituality
Tagged Can a Christian lose the Holy Spirit?, Filling of the Spirit, grieve the Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, indwelling of the Holy Spirit, Quench the Holy Spirit, spiritual, spirituality, Walk in the Spirit, work of the Holy Spirit
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