Category Archives: Christian living

What God has been teaching me lately: Examine Myself and Repent when I hear about Another’s Sin

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

I used to do this a lot in the past. I don’t know when I stopped doing it. I don’t remember who told me to start doing it. But I used to do it. Then I stopped. Now I’m starting … Continue reading →

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Why do believers need to continually confess their sins to receive forgiveness for them? If Christ has paid for sins past, present, and future, what actually transacts when I confess my sin to God?

Posted on October 13, 2012 by

John Piper answers: One might think that this problem is created by the contrast between John and Jesus on the one side, and Paul on the other. 1 John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and … Continue reading →

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Piper and Keller discuss Sanctification (video in 2 parts)

Posted on July 18, 2012 by
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A Follow Up Application from the Sunday Sermon on James 2:14-26

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

I had a conversation with one of the members after the gathering before lunch, and we talked about what God said to us. As he shared, another application of the passage struck like lightning. I regretted I hadn’t thought of … Continue reading →

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Is your faith in Christ real? Examine yourself with these 2 Lists

Posted on June 3, 2012 by

In light of the fact that we’re covering James 2:14-26 at CrossView Church tomorrow, I wanted to post these lists for our members and friends. The two lists that distinguishes saving faith from dead/damning faith [1] Stuff that neither prove … Continue reading →

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Gospel-centered questions to ask yourself

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

These are the ones that were, on the first read, especially helpful to me: Are you astonished with the gospel? Where have you made much of yourself and little of God? Is technology interrupting your communion with God? Is work … Continue reading →

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Is your Church and/or small group a community of grace or community of performance?

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

I find these distinctions helpful. Tim Chester has some helpful posts on this topic linked to and reposted below. Communities of Performance Verses [sic] Communities of Grace How Communities of Performance Impede Mission Creating Communities of Grace Communities of Performance Verses … Continue reading →

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Very Clear Practical Help on Living as a Constant Evangelist from Jeff Vanderstelt

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

“If we start to learn to integrate the extra hours of our life with the life of unbelievers there will be unlimited opportunities to share the gospel. It isn’t hard to find opportunities to share the gospel. It’s hard for … Continue reading →

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When You Worship Your Sports Team as God, You Make Stupid Sacrifices

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

This may be an extreme case of sports worship. Two Dodger fans beat up and assaulted three Giants fans and left one hurt pretty bad (story here). It is certainly further along the sinful line of rebellion. There actions reveal … Continue reading →

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A Great Way to Love your Neighbors

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

“Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” – Jesus (Mark 12:31). This is a helpful post at the TGC Blog on how to love your neighbor with gospel intentionality. I certainly will pray and think with my wife what we … Continue reading →

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