Renewal
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Breaking Bad Habits: A Guide for Christians
Habits That Should Be Broken: Drinking (1 Peter 2:11) Tobacco Use (1 Corinthians 6:13-20) Swearing, Cursing, & Profanity (Ephesians 4:29) Gossiping (Proverbs 18:8) Faultfinding (Matthew 7:1-5) Anxiety (Philippians 4:6-7) Steps to Break a Bad Habit: Cultivate an intense desire to quit (Romans 12:9). Develop a strong aversion to the habit. Implore the aid of God… Continue reading
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Viewing Baptism Positively & Negatively
Baptism Viewed Negatively Putting away fleshly filth Merely a physical act A church ordinance A christening ordinance A duty of a Christian A work of man’s righteousness An act to show one has been saved Sprinkling or pouring Baptism Viewed Positively 1 Peter 3:21 Romans 6:3-4, 17-18 Mark 16:15-16 Matthew 28:19-20 Acts 2:38 Acts 22:16… Continue reading
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We Are Cleansed!
The cleansing power of Christ’s blood is a foundational belief in Christianity, as highlighted in 1 John 1:6-10. Here’s a summary of those verses: Fellowship in Light: Walking in the light of Christ allows us to have fellowship with one another, with the blood of Jesus cleansing us from all sin. Confession and Forgiveness: If… Continue reading
