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461. Is Regeneration Different from the Baptism of the Holy Spirit? They are part of one process'97the work of the Holy Spirit. Regeneration is the new birth by which we experience a change of heart, and it is the work of the Holy Spirit Tit_3:5 speaks of "the washing of regeneration." We are made members … Continue reading “461 – Is Regeneration Different from the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?”

462. Is Remorse a Discipline? We should bear remorse until by God's-grace a happier state of mind is produced. You remember that significant record (Mar_14:72) about Peter's denial of Christ: "When he thought thereon he wept" When you rejoice over sin forgiven, and are overcome with wonder and gratitude at God's magnanimity in forgiving you, … Continue reading “462 – Is Remorse a Discipline?”

459. What Does Redemption Do for Us? "Ye are bought with a price," says Paul (1Co_6:20, 1Co_7:23). This price is the blood of Christ and he was sent to effect our redemption with it (Act_20:28; Gal_4:4-5). And what were we redeemed from? From the bondage and curse of the law, the power of sin and … Continue reading “459 – What Does Redemption Do for Us?”

460. What Is Regeneration? Regeneration is being born again, and is the work of the Holy Spirit, by which we experience a change of heart It is perhaps better expressed as being "born anew from above" (Joh_3:7), being "awakened" (Eph_2:1), Christ coming into the heart (Gal_4:19), "renewing of the mind" (Rom_12:2), the "purifying" (Tit_3:5). Man … Continue reading “460 – What Is Regeneration?”

458. How May I Pray Acceptably to God? This is a question asked by many earnest people. This is the natural state of one in whom spiritual life has not yet been fully awakened. Prayer, like belief, is not an act that can easily be made clear to the unenlightened. If you go to God … Continue reading “458 – How May I Pray Acceptably to God?”

456. In What Sense Is Our "Overcoming" Like That of Jesus? There is more in the statement in Rev_3:22 than a comparison of our victories with those of Christ It is rather a statement of similarity in the whole sequence of struggle, victory, and reward in the case of the Christian and of Christ. He … Continue reading “456 – In What Sense Is Our "Overcoming" Like That of Jesus?”

457. What Should Be the Christian's Attitude toward Pleasures Many Christians, especially among the young, are interested in knowing what pleasures are inconsistent with a Christian's life. What sacrifices in this respect does God ask us to make? God does not ask us to make sacrifices for its own sake. When he asks us to … Continue reading “457 – What Should Be the Christian's Attitude toward Pleasures”

455. Why and How Should We Love Our Fellow Man? God and Christ commanded us to love man. The Saviour gave us an example in doing it (1Jn_4:7, 1Jn_4:21; Joh_13:34; Joh_15:12; 1Jn_3:23). It is taught by God and is a fruit of the Spirit (1Th_4:9; Gal_5:22; Col_1:8). Without it, gifts and sacrifices are as nothing. … Continue reading “455 – Why and How Should We Love Our Fellow Man?”

453. Is It Possible to Be So Trained from Childhood Up that a "New Birth'94 Is Unnecessary? We believe that Christ's statement, "Ye must be born again," applies to every human being. The most carefully trained child needs it. It is true that there are many so good by nature and training, that they pass … Continue reading “453 – Is It Possible to Be So Trained from Childhood Up that a "New Birth” Is Unnecessary?”

454. Who Is My Neighbor? The practical question, "How shall I carry out the commandment to love one's neighbor as one's self is constantly facing the Christian. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus taught that our neighbor is any one to whom we can be of service. There are no limits as to … Continue reading “454 – Who Is My Neighbor?”