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How Are We to Be Transformed, not Conformed to the World?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Paul exhorts his readers in Romans 12:2 "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of...

Time For a Check Up of the Heart

Mark Altrogge

When the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in us, he changes our hearts and minds. He gives us the mind of Christ (Php 2:5). And we are to cooperate with him by actively transforming our minds and thinking b...

How Can We Embrace, not Avoid, Transformational Change?

Frank Santora

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Romans 12:2).It’s often been said...

Do Not Be Ashamed of the Gospel

We are at all times challenged to stand firm in our faith in Jesus Christ. Our culture tries to intimidate Christians with accusations that we are backward or narrow-minded. How we react to these char...

What is Free Will in the Bible? How Does It Relate to Our Salvation?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The question of free will is probably a debate we will have until Jesus comes again. While you can find arguments on both sides of this question, this should not be our main mission or focus. We have ...

How Can We Live So Christ Is Glorified because of Us?

Lisa Loraine Baker

The key for us as believers is to be the people God created us to be! No longer are we to be conformed to the norms of the world, but we are to be transformed, living a life pleasing to Him who called...

Four Ways God Leads His People

John Piper

I see at least four methods that God uses to lead us in his will. I put them in four "D’s" to help me remember them....

Spiritual Gifts – Romans 12:6-8 Meaning

Alan Knox

Paul says that each one has been given gifts according to the measure of faith that God has assigned....

Are There Steps to Our Salvation? A Study of the Ordo Salutis

David Paul

The Ordo Salutis is simply a Latin term meaning the order of salvation, referring to the logical order of events that comprise our salvation in Christ. The first thing to remember is that because we...

What Does it Mean to Be a ‘Living Sacrifice’ and How Do I Be One?

Rylie Fine

One of his puzzling phrases is found in Romans 12:1 where he says, “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice….” What is a livi...

Make a Relationship Investment Plan This Year

Tim Brister

Your relationship investment plan should include unbelievers who are seeking to win to Christ, new believers you are seeking to establish in the gospel, and maturing Christians you are seeking to grow...

8 Habits of a Healthy Spiritual Life

John Barnett

God's Word teaches us eight habits that can keep us spiritually healthy until death. The habits recorded in Psalms 116 are not just for those who have one foot in the grave, they are actually good hab...

How to Guard Your Heart

Adrian Rogers

Why is the thought life so important? Why did Solomon tell his son, “Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life?” Because the thought life controls the rest of your life....

How to Cultivate Thankfulness When You Don't Feel Very Thankful

Heather Adams

We hear a lot about the season of thankfulness this time of year, but whether it's financial or personal struggles, anxiety or any number of other personal issues - it is sometimes really tough to...

What Does the Verse "If God Is for Us, Who Can Be against Us" Mean?

Alyssa Roat

Just about any list of encouraging Bible verses will include Romans 8:31: “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” But what are ...

How to Break Generational Curses and Find Freedom for Your Family

Aaron Brown

The best way to identify a generational curse is to find the origin. Parents who behave a certain way may have witnessed such behaviors in their own parents. Without awareness, the cycle will likely c...

What Does it Mean That God Is Wise?

Aaron Brown

Would you consider yourself wise or a fool? What would other people estimate about you? Scripture speaks plenty about wisdom, and multiple times portrays the wise in direct contrast with the foolish....

What Is Biblical Discipline, and How Can We Grow This Virtue?

Bethany Verrett

For someone who has put their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation and eternal life and has the Holy Spirit indwelling, they can rely on God to help them grow in discipline in both personal and spiritu...

Who Is Rehoboam in the Bible?

Stephen Baker

Rehoboam was King Solomon’s son, and God’s chosen instrument to divide the nation of Israel. While his arrogance had consequences, we can learn something from how God used him as an instrument for his...