ANOINTED FOR CHRIST

Listen to This Article Prefer to listen? This is a spoken recording of this article, read by Christopher Comer. Listen on SoundCloud “Because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.” Proverbs 3:12, NIV This verse captures the heart of this article. God can forgive us after we stray, but sometimes the consequences remain. Sometimes, in His loving correction, God allows consequences to turn us back toward Him. Before we begin, I want to give everyone a brief update on my seminary journey. A few weeks before my seminary class was scheduled to start, my home life became chaotic. Amidst the sleep deprivation and stress, I felt the Lord lead me to delay starting my classes until the next semester. This came through prayer and seeking godly advice from others, so I decided to unenroll for the time being. When I did, I tried to contact Manna University. I called, emailed, posted on message boards, ...

Listen to this article Anointed for Christ · Consequences of Sin After Forgiveness — Part 1 | Spoken Article Proverbs 3:12 (CEV) "The LORD corrects everyone he loves, just as parents correct a child they dearly love." This verse captures the heart of this article. God corrects us because He loves us and wants us close to Him. When we sin, we choose to stray from God in our heart. God wants us to know that sin offends Him and hurts our relationship with Him. Looking for practical examples? Read Part 2: Five Practical Examples. Want new posts by email? Subscribe here. A Personal Note About Salem Alliance Church and Salem Evangelical Church I want to make it clear from the beginning that I consider Salem Alliance Church and Salem Evangelical Church to be good churches, and I recommend both of them. I currently attend Salem Evangelical Church, and I am grateful for the countless examples of sound biblical teaching, good theology, and faithful people I have en...