John Owen once wrote, "Be killing sin or [sin] will be killing you." John Piper shows us how putting to death the deeds of the body (i.e. killing sin) is not the way we get saved, it's one of the ways God shows that we are saved. Article hosted by Desiring God Ministries.
In the book of Romans the Apostle Paul tells us to "put to death the deeds of the body." What are the "deeds" that we're supposed to kill? How do we kill them? And how do we do all this "by the Spirit?" John Piper does an amazing job answering these questions and more. Article hosted by Desiring God Ministries.
The Bible says over and over again that we're supposed to "walk in the Spirit," kill sin "by the Spirit," and to set our minds on "the things of the Spirit." What does that really look like? John Piper explains everything and gives some practical illustrations of how it works. Article hosted by Desiring God Ministries.
Everyone struggles with pride in some form or another. John Piper does all of us a huge favor by providing 10 strategies for fighting pride in your life, especially when you're being praised. Article hosted by Desiring God Ministries.
In this short but sweet article excerpted from his book, "Morning And Evening," Charles Spurgeon examines the repentant spirit of King David in Psalm 51 and explains why we must see the sinfulness of our sin and the sufficiency of our Savior in order to experience true repentance. Article hosted by The David Trait.
Enjoy an incredible blog post by C.J. Mahaney in which he defines the Gospel, identifies the greatest threats to the Gospel, provides personal application of the Gospel, and recommends great books about the Gospel. Article hosted by Together For The Gospel.
John Loftness provides a wonderful outline of biblical repentance. This article is a great refresher for those already familiar with the Bible's teaching on repentance and a perfect introduction for the uninitiated. Excerpted from "Sex Is Not The Problem (Lust Is)" by Joshua Harris. Article hosted by The David Trait.
What is "The Room"? Well, there's a good chance it's been emailed to you at one time or another in one of those forwarded emails that clog your in-box. But unlike many of the stories making their rounds on the internet this is one that grabs your attention and won't let go. The dream, by author Joshua Harris, is chilling. What if there were a room of files that cataloged your every thought and action? Could you bear to review them? Article hosted by JoshHarris.com.
Have you truly repented for sin in your life? Jim Eliff says there are 12 false ways to repent. Compare yourself to the Biblical standard and make any necessary changes. Article hosted by Christian Communicators Worldwide. [Note: Jim Eliff makes a few comments regarding Heaven that we believe are inaccurate. We recommend Randy Alcorn's book, "Heaven", to any who are interested in the subject.]