In Christ, we’re free to do anything we want … but we’re not free from the consequences.  Some choices can wound us, wound others, and place us in bondage.

If Christians no longer have a sinful nature, why are we tempted to sin?  Apostle Paul tells us that sin, a personified governing power, dwells in the members of our body, enticing us to walk in the flesh and not in the Spirit.

Do Christians retain their sinful nature after salvation?  The clear answer from Scripture is no.  Romans 6:6 explains that the old man was crucified with Christ the moment we were saved.

As believers mature in their faith, they become more alike in character but more diverse in personality.  That’s a benefit of being partakers of His divine nature.

Working and bearing fruit in the Kingdom:  Is it I or is it Christ in me?  Yes!

Pastor Frank and Dr. John continue their conversation with Mike Q. Daniel about misconceptions in the modern church regarding the gospel of Grace and Christ as our very life (MikeQDaniel.com).

Guest Mike Q. Daniel discusses Christ as our life and some of the confusion and pushback against the truth that he’s experienced over the years.  Learn more about him at MikeQDaniel.com.

Luke 15 presents what we’ve come to call the parable of the prodigal son.  But in truth, it’s a sober reminder of how greatly God’s children can struggle when their beliefs about their Father are wrong.

Our Abba’s perfect love works constantly to give us what we need most – to be conformed to the image of Christ.  Yes, suffering is crucial, but after that?  Glory!

The intimate name Abba goes hand in hand with suffering.  When we’re in great distress, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, we should follow the example of Jesus in Gethsemane … and cry out to our Abba for help.