“The spiritual disciplines are the God-given means we are to use in the Spirit filled-pursuit of Godliness.  Godly people are disciplined people.  It has always been so.  Call to mind some heroes of church history – Augustine, Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Bunyan, Susanna Wesley, George Whitefield, Lady Huntington, Jonathan and Sarah Edwards, Charles Spurgeon, George Mueller – they were all disciplined people.  In my … Continue reading How God Changes Us

“Pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison.” (Colossians 4:3) Every Christian is surrounded by non-Christians.  Whether it is next-door neighbors, co-workers, relatives, or friends, there are people in your life who are not following Jesus.  Unfortunately, there are many professing Christians who are … Continue reading Prayer and Evangelism

“Conversion is no mere human decision.  It is a human decision.  But oh, so much more!  Repentant faith (or believing repentance) is based on an awesome miracle performed by the sovereign God.  It is the breath of a new creature in Christ.  Saving faith is no simple thing.  It has many dimensions.  “Believe on the Lord Jesus” is a massive command.  It contains a hundred … Continue reading What Must I Do To Be Saved?