I have encountered an interesting situation frequently in recent months as I have been engaging in biblical counseling and various other ministries. I have had to get people “unsaved” before they can be saved. What do I mean by that? I mean that there seems to be an epidemic of people who think that they …
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Sanctification 101
Fair warning, what follows may be a little more explicitly theological than usual… Sanctification is a crucial part of every believer’s walk. At the most basic level, it refers to the process of becoming more holy. But what we often do not realize is that there are actually three types of sanctification: positional, progressive, and …
What is (Not) the Gospel?
I’ve been thinking for a long time about what to post in light of the current Coronavirus situation. There’s much to say about God’s sovereignty, the hope of Heaven, joy in Christ, and countless other topics. I have something in mind (spoilers: check out Matthew 10:29). But for now, I wanted to address the most …
Are You Enough?
One of the phrases or concepts that gets thrown around on social media all the time is the idea that “you are enough.” It seems to be tied into the positivity, self-love, self-esteem, and “you do you” mentality that pervades our culture. And it is a well-meaning phrase, speaking to the importance of having a …
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