Tag: Faith

Almost Half of Practicing Christian Millennials Say Evangelism Is Wrong

February 6, 2019

I find this data very disturbing. Jesus in the Great Commission Matthew 28:1-20 makes it clear that evangelism is not an optional thing for the chosen in Christ. He commands us to “Go therefore and make disciples” I do not see how one can call themselves “Christian” and be against “Christ.” – Mike Sharing one’s faith—evangelizing—is a core practice … More Almost Half of Practicing Christian Millennials Say Evangelism Is Wrong

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

February 2, 2019

by John Owen – February 2nd, 2019   chapel@mountzion.org • http://www.ChapelLibrary.org  Chapter 4 “USEFULNESS OF MORTIFICATION” Continued b.  Mortification prunes all the graces of God Mortification prunes all the graces of God and makes room for them to grow in our hearts. The life and vigor of our spiritual lives consists in the vigor and flourishing of … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

February 1, 2019

by John Owen – February 1st 2019   chapel@mountzion.org • http://www.ChapelLibrary.org  Chapter 4 “USEFULNESS OF MORTIFICATION” Continued 2). As sin weakens the soul, so it darkens the soul. As sin weakens the soul, so it darkens the soul. It is a cloud, a thick cloud, that spreads itself over the face of the soul and intercepts … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

January 30, 2019

by John Owen – January 30th, 2019   chapel@mountzion.org • http://www.ChapelLibrary.org Chapter 4 “USEFULNESS OF MORTIFICATION” Continued 2. Why Life and Comfort Depend on Mortification  a. Mortification alone keeps sin from depriving us Mortification alone keeps sin from depriving us of these blessings. Every unmortified sin will certainly do two things: a) It will weaken the soul … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

January 29, 2019

by John Owen – January 29th, 2019 chapel@mountzion.org • http://www.ChapelLibrary.org  Chapter 4 “USEFULNESS OF MORTIFICATION” Continued a.They do not proceed from mortification as though they were necessarily tied to it. A man may be carried on in a constant course of mortification all his days, and yet perhaps never enjoy a good day of peace … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

January 25, 2019

by John Owen – January 25th, 2019   chapel@mountzion.org • http://www.ChapelLibrary.org  Chapter 3 THE HOLY SPIRIT’S WORK IN MORTIFICATION continued 2). By a real physical effectiveness on the root and habit of sin, for the weakening, destroying, and taking it away. Hence, He is called a “spirit of judgment and…burning” (Isa 4:4), really consuming and destroying … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

January 24, 2019

by John Owen – January 24th, 2019   chapel@mountzion.org • http://www.ChapelLibrary.org Chapter 3 THE HOLY SPIRIT’S WORK IN MORTIFICATION continued   3. How the Spirit Mortifies Sin The resolution of one or two questions will now lead me nearer to what I principally intend.  a. The Spirit mortifies The first is: How does the Spirit mortify sin? I … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin

January 23, 2019

by John Owen – January 23rd, 2019 chapel@mountzion.org • http://www.ChapelLibrary.org Chapter 3 THE HOLY SPIRIT’S WORK IN MORTIFICATION continued   2. Mortification: The Work of the Spirit The mortification of sin is, then, the work of the Spirit. For, a. He is promised of God to be given unto us to do this work. The taking away … More Daily Devotional – Mortification of Sin