Dying Daily (Eight Steps – Part 5)

When I received Christ by faith, I was baptized into the death of our Lord, and my spirit was raised with Him to a new life.  My old nature was crucified with Him, so I am no longer a slave to sin.  By faith, I walk in victory.  So, why then do I still sin? Continue reading “Dying Daily (Eight Steps – Part 5)”

Process of Transformation (Eight Steps – Part 4)

There is a continual battle in us between the flesh and the Spirit.  Having victory over sin does not mean that this conflict ends.  It means that we move from victory to victory.  We take possession of the land that God has promised to give us.  In the article “The Message of the Cross”, IContinue reading “Process of Transformation (Eight Steps – Part 4)”

The Message of the Cross (Eight Steps – Part 3)

To walk in victory as a Christian, you need to have established your faith on a good foundation.  The message of the Cross is one of those foundational teachings.  As you read this article and the next one, you will gain an understanding of this truth which will set you free from the power ofContinue reading “The Message of the Cross (Eight Steps – Part 3)”

Spiritual Young Men (Eight Steps – Part 2)

In my early years of ministry, I served as a counsellor in a church.  One of the things I discovered in that role was that the problems people presented for advice were mostly symptoms of a deeper problem or problems.  My task as a counsellor was to discern the root problem and then help themContinue reading “Spiritual Young Men (Eight Steps – Part 2)”

Eight Steps to Maturity Part 1

If the foundation is weak, the whole structure will be weak.  Where would today’s Christian be compared to the Christians the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews was addressing?  In order to move on to maturity, they had to move past foundational teachings.  This was a New Testament church, in the days of theContinue reading “Eight Steps to Maturity Part 1”