Abiding in the Lord Jesus - Being a Christian Part 3 - The Journey of Faith Continues
As I look back over the years and wonder about my growth in faith, there is so much to think about. One starts to wonder when the true conversion was. However, lately in the last couple of years, I have been thinking that rather than questioning conversion, it may be more appropriate to consider it sanctification. I know my heart is turned towards God, in faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Messiah. That I know. We Christians are guilty of saying that if someone is truly born again, they wouldn't behave in such a way, yet we are guilty of thinking such evil thoughts, and our tongues can be very sharp. Who is the guilty one? We are all so guilty. However, Jesus has saved us from the penalty of sin that corrupts. The Word tells us that friendship with the world is enmity with God, and not to be conformed to this world but to be transformed by the renewing of our mind. I think living such a life is the only way to stay true to the king, and to do that we need the help of the Holy Spi...