Romans 6 impacted my life more than any other chapter in the Bible. It’s theme: We are no longer slaves to sin. We often think of sin as some immoral act. While that is true, it is not a complete definition. Sin is anything in our lives that speaks louder than God’s voice or His Word. Sin is anything we allow to control us – fear, addictions, anger, gluttony, lust,...
Not Separated
Does God walk away from us when we sin? Does He stop talking to us when we sin? When Adam and Eve ate from the forbidden tree, they hid. They covered. God continued to speak to them. God looked for them. David said, “Where can I hide from His presence. If I make my bed in hell, He is there.” An aversion to sin did not prevent Jesus from allowing...
No Longer Angry
Old Testament: ““You only have I chosen of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your sins.”” Amos 3:2 NIV New Testament: “My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for...
We Cover…Jesus Removes
I’m disagreeing with my editor about the word guilt. Are feelings of guilt productive in the believer’s life? Does God use guilt to motivate us into righteous living? Adam and Eve were frolicking naked in the Garden of Eden. God would come down in the afternoon and they would visit while sipping on lemonade. (I picture them living in the southern part of the Garden.) They felt no shame (Genesis...
Is This a Sin?
Is this a sin? I get asked that question all the time. Are gambling, R-rated movies, using profanity activities forbidden for the Christian? And while we are on the subject, do we still need to obey the 10 commandments. After all, we are no longer under the law. So let me just answer this question once and for all. 1. You are forgiven. You are holy and blameless in His...