The Life Cycle of the Christian: The Extinction of Christian Sin

September 7, 2010

The concept of Christian sin is a lively topic on the Internet and throughout the Christian world. What does the Bible teach? What does our experience tell us?

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Christian sin: Can a Christian Keep on Sinning?

August 22, 2010

Issues related to “Christian sin” are among the most perplexing in the Bible. Certain scripture passages seem to contradict one another in this regard. This article proposes a solution based on a more subtle interpretation of the passages in question.

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A Story of Confession as a Healing Ministry in a Young Christian Life

June 13, 2010

The vital Christian life. In my last post I noted that one of the most important functions of the confession of sins to others is the potential for ministry to those who hear the confession.  This is a reason that some Christian groups practice confession among all of the members rather than confessing only to priests [...]

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Confession of Your Sins to One Another: Why Would You Want to do That?

April 18, 2010

“Confession” popped up in a discussion last week.  In the New Testament book of James we read this admonition:  “…confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed.”  James 5:16    Based on many discussions I have heard, and my own personal experience, I am pretty sure that [...]

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