During the fifteen years I was trapped by legalism, I was attempting to live for Jesus. The new person we are in Christ has a deep desire to live a life that pleases Jesus. However, when living by that desire roars down the track of self-determination, it is actually the flesh attempting to live
Answering Objections About Our Freedom From The Law
Occasionally, some struggle when I teach that under the New Covenant, Christians are not obligated to keep the 10 Commandments. I appreciate their honesty and prefer that response, rather than automatically dismissing what we at Grace Life International teach. It provides an opportunity for dialogue so we can reason together with Scripture. Here are
When Living for God Feels Like a Burden
Does living as a Christian often feel like a burden rather than a blessing? If so, you are not alone. A great number of Christians around the world have not heard all the truth of the gospel. And partial truth means there are partial lies. At GLI, we have been in several countries through the
Growing in Grace Is God’s Ultimate Weapon Against Sin
At the end of this blog I will share two opportunities for you to grow in grace. First, let’s take a look at this cool story. I was talking with young newlyweds who were beginning to grow in grace. He was on staff at our church and I knew that his backstory was full of
The Number One Proven Way to Get Close to God
3 Ways to Get Close to God When You Feel Far Away 12 Ways to Get Closer to God Right Now 50 Ways to Get Closer to God These are some of the top results online for how to get close to God. There are over 2 billion answers so, who is correct? How close
Because We Are Righteous in Christ, Why Do We Still Struggle?
This morning, I thanked our Father that I am as righteous as He is because He made me that way in Christ. This is a result of our union with Jesus Christ from whom all our blessings flow. Yet, when many people hear this in one of our conferences or our counseling, it is often
Do You Feel Safe With God?
When we do not feel safe this increases our anxiety. This is definitely in the top five of why people seek us for counseling. Not only those who have been or are being abused, have the need to feel safe. Stop and think about your present life. Is there any area of your life
God’s Unconditional Acceptance Leads To Sinning?
When is the last time you read a blog, read a book, or heard a sermon which made you ask this question? Does God’s unconditional acceptance mean it is OK to sin? It may surprise you to know that unless you ask this question occasionally, you may not be hearing the entire truth of God’s
Can A Christian Lose Their Salvation?
“God accepts you whether you sin or obey because you have a 100% righteous identity in Christ!” I shared this with the church audience where I was teaching. Immediately, someone raised their hand and asked, “Are you saying then, that a Christian cannot lose their salvation?” That is the perfect, logical question. There are countless
God’s Punishment Versus His Discipline
Elijah recently asked me this question on Facebook. “I know there is a difference between chastisement (discipline) and punishment, but could you explain, through the lens of grace, what the chastisement (discipline) of the Lord is according to Proverbs 3:11 and Hebrews 12:5?” This is a great question that begs a clear answer. The Scriptures
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