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• However, lack of confidence in their identity as beloved sons and daughters of God can paralyse Christians and prevent them from going forth with the authority and anointing of Jesus. If we are not sure of our salvation, or insecure in our identity in Christ, then we will be less likely to step out in radical obedience to his call. When we attempt ...
• The highest value in this culture is self-determination, or self-identification.[11] Pre-teen school students are told that their sexual identity is not a given. They must make a heroic choice to self-identify. To make this choice, they will often elevate the chaotic opinions they find in social media above the affirmations of tangible human relati...
• More than a forgiven sinner The way the gospel is often preached can leave Christians with a most inadequate foundation. There is much, much more to the good news than having our sins forgiven and being justified by faith. This is how Wimber put it, I used to tell people that “I was just a sinner saved by grace.” But I no longer say that. True, I w...
• Before we proceed further, it important to explain that what follows cannot be appropriated by a purely mental understanding of biblical teaching. This must be experienced. Paul prays that we will receive a revelation to see it. He also prays a prayer of thanksgiving as he contemplates the subject.[14] Those who can follow this in a group setting w...
• This sense of Sonship was elevated when he was baptised at the Jordan. As he was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased” (Luke 3:21–22). He received a double blessing. The Holy Spirit came on him, and the Fathe...