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422. What Does Faith Do for Us? "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" (Heb_11:1). We are commanded to have faith in God and in Christ (Joh_14:1; Joh_6:29) and yet it, of itself, is the gift and work of God in us, through the Holy Ghost by the … Continue reading “422 – What Does Faith Do for Us?”

420. Does a Truly Converted Person Have Evil Thoughts? Thoughts of evil may enter the minds of even the most saintly. So long as we are in the body we are subject to temptation, and there can be no temptation without a thought of the evil that is suggested. Every time we hear or see … Continue reading “420 – Does a Truly Converted Person Have Evil Thoughts?”

421. Is It Possible to Rid Oneself of Inherited Evil Tendencies? We are not quite sure that we are justified in holding our ancestors altogether responsible for our evil tendencies. Some people like to hold Satan responsible for a share. It is, however, always advisable to inquire how far a man himself is deserving of … Continue reading “421 – Is It Possible to Rid Oneself of Inherited Evil Tendencies?”

418. Does God Send Disease? God governs the world by the natural laws which he has established, and it would be impossible to define the extent to which he uses those laws to work out his providential purposes. It is probable that, in some cases, where he sees that a child of his needs discipline, … Continue reading “418 – Does God Send Disease?”

419. How Can I Get Rid of Doubt? The only way out of any form of spiritual darkness is a firm faith in Christ. Spiritual darkness always means that in some way or other we are doubting him. We are often tempted to think that something else is necessary to be done before we begin … Continue reading “419 – How Can I Get Rid of Doubt?”

417. Does the Bible Anywhere Prohibit Dancing? Not specifically, but it condemns frivolity, folly and wickedness in every form. There are various points of Christian behavior applicable to modern life for which no specific rule or authority can be found in the Bible, as social conditions have greatly changed. Modern vices and indulgences have sprung … Continue reading “417 – Are Impure Thoughts a Sign of Non-Conversion?”

415. How Is Conversion Accomplished? By prayer, by repentance of our sins, by sincerely accepting Christ as Saviour, by surrendering ourselves to him in all things as our guide, and by proclaiming our new allegiance and striving, with his help and in his strength, to regulate our lives according to his teachings. Conversion is a … Continue reading “415 – How Is Conversion Accomplished?”

416. Are Impure Thoughts a Sign of Non-Conversion? Every man has some avenue by which temptation most easily besets him. His duty is to exercise special vigilance at that avenue. He should study himself and find out how best to deal with the temptation. It is well to ascertain by recalling our periods of trial, … Continue reading “416 – Are Impure Thoughts a Sign of Non-Conversion?”

413. How Can Consecration Be Accomplished? This question of consecration is one that frequently arises, yet when we stop to analyze it, it seems strange that there should be any difficulty about it If you possess anything which you wish to give to another, you simply give it to him; it is just as simple … Continue reading “413 – How Can Consecration Be Accomplished?”

414. Is Conversion the Same as Regeneration? Conversion, when the term is used theologically, is the turning away from sin to God. It is the reversal of a man's course of life. After his conversion his desires and aims and principles of life cease to be toward enjoyment or self-gratification or worldly ambition and tend … Continue reading “414 – Is Conversion the Same as Regeneration?”