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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

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 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

What We Learn About God from An Old Testament Prayer

February 25, 2019

by David Qaoud Do you treasure books of the Bible like 1 Chronicles? If you follow a Bible reading plan you’ll read through the Old Testament. But there’s a difference between having to read something and feeling like you get to read something. And for many, certain Old Testament books feel obligatory rather than delightful to … More What We Learn About God from An Old Testament Prayer

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

February 24, 2019

by John Owen – February 24th, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” Continued 3). Human efforts fail Many men that are vexed with and for sin—by the arrows of Christ for conviction, by the preaching of the Word, or by some affliction having been made sharp in their hearts—do vigorously set themselves against this … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Take Courage

February 21, 2019

by Darrell B. Harrison Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Scripture is clear that believers are divinely equipped by Christ to overcome the threats of this world (1 John 5:4—5). That means we don’t need to yield to the mounting pressure to conform to the world’s skewed values, sinful social norms, and ever-shifting morality. We don’t … More Take Courage

Sanctification

February 21, 2019

“It is the Lord’s kindness that He will take the scum off us in the fire. Who knows how needful winnowing is to us, and what dross we must want ere we enter into the kingdom of God? So narrow is the entry to heaven, that our knots, our bunches and lumps of pride, and … More Sanctification

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

February 21, 2019

by John Owen – February 21st, 2019 Chapter 7 “RULES FOR MORTIFICATION” A. Faith Beginning in Chapter 5, we have been dealing with the practical aspects of mortification. What must a man do to mortify his indwelling sin? To answer, we are considering three headings: 1. Show what it is to mortify any sin, and … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

February 20, 2019

by John Owen – February 19th, 2019 Chapter 6 “WHAT MORTIFICATION IS” Continued 4. Summary Unto these heads, then, I refer the mortification aimed at—the mortification, that is, of any one perplexing distemper, whereby the general depravity and corruption of our nature attempts to exert itself. First, the foundation of mortification is the weakening of … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin