Biblical Truth and Discipleship
John Owen observed that Christians were well aware of why sin was to be resisted, but they were not properly instructed in how to resist it. His response was to write a type of guidebook for Christians to use in their struggles against sin---"The Mortification of Sin."
Righteousness is not extended to those who are unrepentant and still under the curse of sin. It can only be accessed by true faith in Christ and acceptance of His death as the payment for the penalty of sin on their behalf. Good deeds, or being a good person does nothing for the forgiveness of sin and therefore cannot merit righteousness.
"One can only cringe at the “wrath of God” that awaits those public officials in government who, by passing legislation which not only does not restrain evil but in fact encourages it, have made it possible for millions to yield to the temptation to sin."
With sin as the villain who causes the fall of mankind, it is Christ who emerges as the hero who redeems man through His own death.
Current research and polls indicate that there is a neglect of the teaching of proper church doctrine and essential teachings of the faith. Many churches have abandoned the teaching of spiritual growth and the work of the Spirit. This has left many Christians to cry out, “Feed us, we’re hungry!” Their spirits are not being nourished and fed with the deep teachings of the Word of God.
His suffering, death, and resurrection will attract followers to place their faith in Him as Lord and Savior. His work is the greatest example of God's love, mercy, grace, and forgiveness that can be shown. What greater attraction to the church is there than this?
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