Redemption and regeneration—they’re two of the most important words in the experience of God full salvation. Why are they so important? It’s because they are the foundation for many progressive experiences that bring us on to full growth in Christ. But first, do you understand what redemption and regeneration mean? Second, do you understand how they’re related in your experience? Third, do
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What are sanctification and transformation? What’s the difference between these two aspects of God’s saving work? And how can you experience sanctification and transformation in your daily Christian life? By considering these questions you will be equipped with the truth of God’s Word and better able to experience and grow in your Christian life. First, we need to see the
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As believers in Christ, it can be challenging to present our faith…especially when it comes to a topic as profound as the divine Trinity. We may think that such a topic is just for theologians, for people who have special training in the teachings of the Bible. However, Paul, in 1 Timothy 2:4, said, “Our Savior God who desires all men
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Have you ever asked yourself this question, “Where will our spirit and soul go after our body dies? If so, you’re not alone. Some Holding to Truth readers of our post, “What is the Difference Between the Spirit and the Soul of Man?” have asked this and related questions in the comments. In response to these readers’ questions, and for others who share
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Have you ever asked yourself how you can have a personal relationship with God? The answer is simple. Believe into Jesus Christ, His Son. Does such a expression–“believe into Jesus Christ”–sound strange to you? It does to most of us, because that’s not the common understanding. But that’s exactly what the Bible says. So in this post we’ll first consider what
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The Bible is a living book. But, is it living to you? Specifically, do you let the word of God dwell in you in such a way that you experience its vital functions changing you inwardly? Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one
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“No resurrection of the dead?!” This was one of the most damaging and destructive heretical sayings circulating among the Corinthian believers at the time the apostle Paul wrote his first epistle to them (around A.D. 59). In confronting the saying of no resurrection, Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15:12-14, 12 But if Christ is proclaimed
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This post marks a new year for the Holding to Truth in Love blog! Beginning with our first post in March 2011, we have been publishing posts to help you to “hold to truth in love,” so you can grow in Christ and build up the Body of Christ. To commemorate this new beginning, I’d
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As believers in Christ, we have received the most wonderful Person! He is our lamb, manna, and good land! In fact, the Lord Jesus is the spiritual reality of every positive thing in this universe. As the lyrics to stanza four of a hymn “Christ is the one reality of all” says, Christ is our
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Our unique goal when we come to the Bible is to contact God through His word. 2 Timothy 3:16 tells us that, “All scripture is God breathed…” This indicates that the Word of God is the breathing out of God. Therefore, His word is breath, or spirit (John 6:63). The Scripture, then, is the embodiment
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