Love not the World
March 4, 2019
Category: Wisdom
Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
March 3, 2019
by John Owen – March 3rd, 2019 Chapter 8 RULES FOR MORTIFICATION Sincerity and Diligence (Continued) 2. Reasons for Failure when Focusing on Only One Sin 1. An invalid underlying principle This kind of endeavor for mortification proceeds from a corrupt principle, ground, and foundation; so that it will never proceed to a good … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
Comfort and Encouragement
March 2, 2019
Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts and encourages us in every trouble so that we will be able to comfort and encourage those who are in any kind of trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted … More Comfort and Encouragement
Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
March 2, 2019
by John Owen – March 2nd, 2019 Chapter 8 RULES FOR MORTIFICATION B. Sincerity and Diligence The second rule for the mortification of sin that I shall propose is this: 1. Without sincerity and diligence in a universal obedience, there is no mortification of any one perplexing lust to be obtained. The first rule … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
Question: “Christian fasting – what does the Bible say?”
March 2, 2019
Answer: Scripture does not command Christians to fast. God does not require or demand it of Christians. At the same time, the Bible presents fasting as something that is good, profitable, and beneficial… Continued at Source: https://www.gotquestions.org/fasting-Christian.html I would add to this article a word of caution that some churches have been known to demand or … More Question: “Christian fasting – what does the Bible say?”
Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
March 1, 2019
by John Owen – March 1st, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued 4. To Preachers Let me add this to them who are preachers of the Word or intend that employment through the good hand of God. It is their duty to plead with men about their sins, to lay load on particular … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
February 28, 2019
by John Owen – February 28th, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued 2. Work of Faith It is the peculiar work of faith. Now, if there be a work to be done that will be affected by only one instrument, it is the greatest madness for any who do not have that instrument … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
February 27, 2019
by John Owen – February 27th, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued 2). False confidence This duty is a thing good in itself (in its proper place), a duty evidencing sincerity, bringing home peace to the conscience. Therefore, a man finding himself really engaged in it—his mind and heart set against this or that … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
February 26, 2019
by John Owen – February 26th, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued b. Evils upon unbelievers who attempt mortification Yea, there are various hopeless evils attending an endeavor to perform this duty in convinced persons who are not believers. 1). Distracted from seeking Christ When an unbeliever focuses on mortifying sin, his mind … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
February 25, 2019
by John Owen – February 25th, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued 4). The Scriptures When the Jews, upon the conviction of their sin, were cut to the heart and cried out, “What shall we do?” (Act 2:37), what does Peter direct them to do? Does he bid them go and mortify their … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin
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