Do We Fight Sin?

How are believers righteous and yet still sin?

9 Joulu 20214min

If you’re in Christ, you’re a new creation, with a new spirit and a new heart!But what happens to your new heart when you sin? Can it be hardened or dirtied? That was James’ question, a recent caller to the radio program.While there’s earthly consequence to sin, there’s an important spiritual distinction between the head and the heart. In this episode, I share about your new heart and whether it can be hardened, dirtied, or “not right with God.”

2 Joulu 20218min

If God’s perfect love casts out all fear, why do I still struggle with fear? Understanding our emotions and why we don’t need to feel guilty about them.

18 Marras 20217min

If you’re in Christ, you’re a new creation, with a new spirit and a new heart!But what happens to your new heart when you sin? Can it be hardened or dirtied? That was James’ question, a recent caller to the radio program.While there’s earthly consequence to sin, there’s an important spiritual distinction between the head and the heart. I share about your new heart and whether it can be hardened, dirtied, or “not right with God.”

11 Marras 20218min

Isaac became a born-again believer at an early age. But that was a long time ago. He grew up feeling his faith every day. In school, he stood up for the Gospel and was even bullied for it. But today Isaac feels very little at times, sometimes nothing at all.“Where did my faith go? Have I lost it?” These were the questions on Isaac’s mind when he called in. In this episode, I address his concerns and offer him real hope.If you experience times in life when you feel nothing and begin to wonder where your faith is, I hope this encourages you today.

4 Marras 202110min

Randall from California called in to our radio program to ask about the potential role of psychology in the life of a believer.Does psychology offer helpful insights? If so, of what type? And where does the Gospel come into play given what psychology might say about us?In this episode, I address Randall’s question and offer a perspective on psychology and the Gospel message.

28 Loka 20219min

Should someone who does more work than others get paid more? Culture would say yes, but is the same true spiritually speaking?A recent caller to the radio program, Eric, asked about the parable of the vineyard workers. If Billy Graham gets the same reward in heaven as a drug user, what’s the incentive for a Christian to avoid sin?I address our fears about too much grace and what we truly want as believers.

21 Loka 20217min

Alex called in to our radio program to ask about Proverbs 6:32 and, in particular, about the meaning of “he who commits adultery… destroys his own soul.”Alex’s question was a great opportunity to highlight the distinction between the forgiveness and grace we have in Christ versus the earthly consequences we still may experience due to foolish choices.

14 Loka 20217min