Our Role in Sanctification

Does God have a role in our sanctification?  Without question.  Paul writes, “Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely” (1 Thessalonians 5:23).  But we have to be careful that we don’t take the saying, “let go and let God,” too literally.  I’ve used that maxim from time to time and maybe you have too.  If we take it too literally, it would … Continue reading Our Role in Sanctification

What’s the big deal about the blood of Christ?

“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.” (Ephesians 1:7) “You who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” (Ephesians 2:13) “For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in … Continue reading What’s the big deal about the blood of Christ?