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Profound truth. Simply stated. The official podcast from Love Worth Finding Ministries. Adrian Rogers has introduced people all over the world to the love of Jesus Christ and has impacted untold numbers of lives by presenting profound biblical truth with such simplicity that a 5-year-old can understand it, and yet, it still speaks to the heart of the 50-year-old. His unique ability to apply biblical truth to everyday life is yet unparalleled by other modern teachers. Visit https://www.lwf.org/ to learn more.

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How to Have a Sure Word in Difficult Days

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Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: 2 Timothy 3:12-17 We are living in a dangerous time of apostasy; it is crucial that we put our faith in Scripture, our sure word in difficult days. 2 Timothy 3:16 says, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness…” The Bible is the very breath of God, fully inspired by Him. It is not a partial or progressive inspiration; it is full and complete. The Bible gives us instruction for righteousness. Because the Bible is inspired and instructive, it is instrumental in several aspects of our spiritual lives. First, the Scriptures are instrumental in salvation. Our friends are not saved by our philosophies, ideas, or testimonies. Rather, it is only by the saving grace of Jesus Christ, stated in Scripture. The Word of God must be shared with people in order for them to be saved. The Scriptures are also instrumental in our sanctification. This does not mean the Bible makes us sinless; rather, it makes us mature. Adrian Rogers says, “You’ll never be a strong, mature Christian until you get in the Word of God.” Third, the Scriptures are necessary for service. God does not send us into spiritual war unarmed; the Bible equips us for service, like soldiers in a battle. Our faith is not blind or superstitious; it is rooted in evidence. There is historical and scientific evidence in the Bible; it is an indestructible book that has lasted through the ages. It is meant to be treasured. Faith that is rooted in evidence goes beyond evidence. God is good to give us evidence, but there comes a time when we must go beyond evidence. Faith is more than an intellectual response to facts; it is a moral response to what God says through these facts. This is when faith then becomes its own best evidence. A life built up by the Bible is not easily shaken by difficulty; if we are on the right foundation, we can face any fearful thing life throws our way. Apply it to your life Adrian Rogers says, “If you are a fearful saint in these desperate days in which we live, get a bulldog grip on the Word of God because you’re going to need it.”…

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How to Build Stability in Your Life

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Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: 2 Peter 1:1-11 We all obtain salvation through the blood of Jesus Christ. Some grow in grace and knowledge; they become strong, vibrant, and victorious in their faith. Others stumble and stagger, slip and fall. These are dangerous days in which our enemy has inspired confusion to divide God’s people and cause them to question their faith. But God wants us to be strong, stable, and steadfast. 2 Peter 1:1-11 shows us how to build stability into our lives. First, we must have a faith that knows. “Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord…” (2 Peter 1:2). Assurance is not a feeling; it does not come from intellectual knowledge about God. Assurance is the experiential knowledge that comes from being with God. Adrian Rogers says, “In the Christian life, there is nothing to earn but there is a lot to learn.” Through the knowledge of Jesus, we receive pardon for our sins. After our pardon comes peace with God, and after peace comes power. But we must remember, God has already given these things to us; we are not limited by facts, only our own minds. If we know God’s promises, we can hold onto them in times of deliverance. Second, we must have a faith that grows. “...giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge…” (2 Peter 1:5). If we have this precious faith, we will be diligent about our growth (see 2 Peter 3:18). If we are not growing, we will fall. The characteristics listed in 2 Peter 1:5-7 expand on one another. The first described is virtue, or moral excellence. This leads to practical knowledge, which leads to temperance (or self-control). Self-control will become patience, first in daily trials, then in persecution. And that will lead to God-likeness, which enables us to love one another. Finally, we must have a faith that shows. “For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful…” (2 Peter 1:8). As we begin to grow, we will no longer be barren, blind, or bewildered; instead, we’ll bear the fruit and have deep assurance that we are saved. This assurance is the key to stability in our faith Apply it to your life Do you have a knowledge of God and a growing faith? Do you bear the fruit of the Spirit for the world to see?…

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Bright Lights in a Dark World (2316) 29:58

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Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 3:13-16 In the 1st Century, Christians were accused of subversion, of being an economic threat, and of condemning others. Their accounts are a clear warning of the days ahead for Christians of the 21st Century. In 1 Peter, we are instructed to be real, to be ready, and to be bright lights in a dark world. 1 Peter 3:13-14 says, “And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed…” There are six things we need to remember if we want to shine in these dark days. First, we must enthrone Christ as Lord: “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts…” (1 Peter 3:15). Often we hear people say they’ve accepted Jesus as their Savior, but we cannot have what He gives unless we accept Him as Lord. Adrian Rogers says, “You’re not saved by the plan of salvation; you’re saved by the man of salvation and His name is Jesus.” Second, we must be ready with an answer: “ ...always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you...” (1 Peter 3:15). If we have truly been saved, there will be something about us that is unexplainable; we must be ready to give a defense for our faith. Third, we must practice genuine humility: “ ...with meekness and fear…” (1 Peter 3:15). Meekness is not weakness, it is strength under control. In this context, fear is not trembling at what is happening around us; it speaks of holy reverence for Almighty God. We must also live a superior lifestyle: “ ...having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed” (1 Peter 3:16). We are called to be wise in our conduct and speech. We must also display genuine love. Our logic and our lifestyle have to go together—a full mind wedded with a loving heart. Finally, we must always hold onto hope; Jesus has met the deepest needs of our hearts, therefore we have hope. Apply it to your life These are the greatest days of evangelism in the history of the Christian church. In light of the current climate of this world, we should go out with banners unfurled and be bright lights in a dark world.…

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Missionary Challenge

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Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Romans 1:14-16 The Apostle Paul was one of the greatest missionaries the world has ever known. Romans 1:14-16 highlights the missionary challenge of Paul’s life: his heart, his zeal, his motivation, and his prayer. This passage first shares that Paul was faithful to the missionary obligation. “I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise” (Romans 1:14). Paul calls himself a servant of Jesus Christ and recognizes that Christ died for him. Adrian Rogers says, “Though salvation is the gift of God’s grace, the great paradox is that when we’re saved by grace, we become a slave to the Lord Jesus Christ. And in slavery to Jesus Christ is absolute freedom.” Not only did Paul mean he was indebted to Christ, but he also felt indebted to the martyrs who had gone before him, suffering for the faith. Each of us is indebted to those who brought the Gospel to us. We stand on the shoulders and reap the legacy of those who suffered, gave, and sacrificed so we could know Jesus. Paul was also flexible to the missionary opportunity. “So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also” (Romans 1:15) A missionary heart is dependable and available; no intellectual, physical, financial, or personal ability can replace dependability and availability. God might have other plans for us than we expect; nothing takes precedence over the call of God in our lives. Finally, Paul was fearless to the missionary opposition. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek” (Romans 1:6). Paul knew that Jesus was all that mattered, and he was not ashamed of Him. He was not ashamed of the person, the purpose, or the power of the cross—which is salvation. This world is desperate for salvation that only comes from Jesus. We have been empowered to share the Gospel with the world, if we would only be bold enough to share it. Apply it to your life The missionary challenge is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed. We are the recipients of the Gospel, handed down from saint to saint, from generation to generation; we dare not drop it.…

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Doors to the World

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Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Acts 8-10 Jesus Christ commanded us to take the Gospel to the darkest corners of this Earth, and God has given us open doors to all the world. In our own way and opportunity, each of us is called, ordained, and equipped to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In the Book of Acts, the conversions of three men reveal why it is so important to witness to others. In Acts 8, the conversion of the Ethiopian man shows us that all people have a common hunger to know God, even if we don’t understand it yet. Adrian Rogers says, “Man doesn’t primarily need a boost from beneath; he needs a birth from above.” In Acts 9, the conversion of Saul—who later became Paul, an apostle of Christ— reminds us that all people have a common heartache. All the intelligence and money in the world couldn’t buy the satisfaction that is found only in Christ. In Acts 10, the conversion of Cornelius tells us that all people have a common hope—Jesus. Back-to-back, we are shown through Scripture that the hope of Africa is Jesus, the hope of Asia (Paul the Apostle) is Jesus, and the hope of Europe (Cornelius) is Jesus. All people need the same help. The hope of the world is Jesus. God told Phillip, Annanias, and Peter to “Go.” He took their availability, expendability, and adaptability, and used them to share the Gospel with men who would carry it even further, to the uttermost places on Earth. Adrian Rogers says, “A Christian who refuses to go is not missing a blessing; he’s guilty of high treason against Heaven’s King.” We all have the same heartaches and hunger that are only satisfied through our common hope in Jesus Christ. And remember: Jesus will save anybody who is willing to come to Him. They may not even know that it is God they are searching for, but each and every man needs to know Him. It is our job, as a Christian community, to help them. Apply it to your life Are you available, expendable, and adaptable, ready to be used by God? Somebody needs you desperately! All men need the same help—they need somebody to tell them about Jesus and that somebody is you.…

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There's No Omission in the Great Commission

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Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus’ final words spoken on Earth were His marching orders for His Church. No one is omitted from the Great Commission; it is an all-inclusive command, and the mandate is active today. Matthew 28:18 says, “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” As we fulfill the Great Commission, we are to employ all power. Our Lord has given us every sufficiency we need in this mission. Adrian Rogers says, “Those early Christians had something that swords couldn’t kill, water couldn’t drown, fire couldn’t burn, and jails couldn’t hold. There was no power able to stand against them because the authority of the Lord was with them.” This power is described as sovereign authority from the Lord; its domain is endless, reaching from realm to realm, on Earth and in the heavenlies. This power transcends culture, creed, race, and time. Jesus dispersed this power, through the Holy Spirit, as He ascended to Heaven. This power enlightens us, energizes us, and encourages us as we carry out the Great Commission. We are also meant to evangelize all nations. Jesus said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…” (Matthew 28:19). We’ve been commissioned to make disciples everywhere we go. Nobody is left out, nor overlooked—all are lost without Jesus, so we are meant to bring them to Him, whether they are across the world or across the street. Third, we are commissioned to edify all believers. “...teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you…” (Matthew 28:20a). Once we’ve evangelized, we must baptize new believers and get them plugged into a church. Once you become a disciple of Jesus, you are to become a disciple-maker. Finally, we are to endure all the ages. “...and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20b). Jesus Christ is still with us, even now. The Great Commission promises us power, but also promises us His presence. God is on the move: all power, all nations, all commandments, always. Apply it to your life Are you committed to the Great Commission? Are you making disciples that make disciples? Ask the Lord to ignite your passion to bring the lost to Jesus Christ.…

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Why Did Jesus Choose Judas?

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Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: John 6:71 The name Judas is a name of infamy, disgrace, and treachery; yet Jesus chose Judas to be one of His twelve disciples. It was not a mistake, nor did Judas’s betrayal catch Jesus off guard. The words of warning, assurance, and comfort in John 6 tell us why Jesus chose Judas. First, it was a lesson about religious hypocrisy and the need for true salvation. “‘But there are some of you who do not believe.’ For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who would betray Him” (John 6:64). Jesus knows the difference between a true believer and a hypocrite—those who have trusted in Him and those who have not. Judas serves as a warning for us, because by all appearances, Judas appeared to be in the right. He had the right associations, reputation, and participation. But these outward things did not reflect what was within. Hypocrisy can hurt, especially in ministry; but remember—the other eleven disciples didn’t stop serving Jesus because of Judas. Nor should we let others' scandals keep us from serving. Second, Jesus’ selection of Judas as a disciple teaches us of God’s divine sovereignty and the reliability of Scripture. Long before Judas made the decision to betray Jesus, it was prophesied in Scripture; we can rest assured, God knew. Nothing is out of God’s control. Adrian Rogers says, “Where man rules, God overrules.” Third, Judas’ story is a lesson of personal responsibility and the tragedy of sin. Judas was not forced to betray Jesus; the Bible clearly reveals Judas’ shady character. Sin had deceived him; only after his betrayal did he realize what he’d done. Sin destroyed him. His soul was in remorse, and his mind was anguished. He was condemned by the very devil who enticed him. Finally, Jesus chose Judas to illustrate the security of the believer. Judas did not lose his salvation because he never had it to begin with. He was outwardly religious but had never been born again. On the other hand, Simon Peter, his counterpart disciple, was rough and spiritually clumsy; He denied knowing Jesus three times that same night. But Peter was eternally secure because he had been born again. God kept him, despite his sin, because Peter had put his faith in Jesus. Apply it to your life Have you trusted in Jesus Christ? Adrian Rogers says, “You need to put your faith where God has put your sins: right on Jesus.”…

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Can an Intellectual Believe in God?

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Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Psalm 19 Can an intelligent man or woman believe in God? It may surprise us to realize that intellect has nothing to do with it. If a man doesn’t believe in God, it is not because of intellectual difficulties, rather it is because of moral difficulties. Psalm 19 gives us three distinct reasons for intellectual belief in God, and how He has spoken of His own existence. First, God has declared His glory in the skies. “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands” (Psalm 19:1). The heavens declare God’s greatness. The vastness of the Universe, along with its small intricacies, demonstrate God’s power. The heavens declare the goodness of God: “Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge” (Psalm 19:2). It is God who daily maintains the fixed order in the Universe and provides everything it needs to give us life. His mercies are new every morning (see Lamentations 3:23). Second, we can believe in God because of the revelation of the Scriptures. God speaks to us through His written Word. We have access to Scripture, the teachings of God, full of many virtues. It is inerrant, infallible, foundational, and full of God’s promises. The Scriptures are more precious than gold (Psalm 19:10). They are protective, for “By them your servant is warned…” (Psalm 19:11). They are profitable, for “...in keeping them there is great reward” (Psalm 19:11). If we want true and lasting wisdom, we can find it in the Word of God. The Scriptures are pure, clean, right, and righteous, and they endure forever. Finally, we can know God through the illumination of the Spirit. Through the Holy Spirit in our hearts, the Scriptures we read can become real. Psalm 19:12 says, “But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults.” The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sins and cleanses us. When we hand our control over to the Spirit, He brings us into communion with the Father. Adrian Rogers says, “You don’t come to God because of intellect. You come to God because He first loved us." Apply it to your life By the Word of God in the heavens, in our hands, and in our hearts, we can know God. Spend time in His Word, marvel at His work in the Universe, and ask the Holy Spirit to commune with you.…

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Satan's Academy Award 36:25

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Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Revelation 22 Make-believe is not new to our day and age. Some of the biggest actors in the world are not in Hollywood, but in our churches. The Bible calls them hypocrites, people who pander to a phony world. Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus has compassion and forgiveness for the sinners, thieves, and prostitutes. However, Matthew 6 shows us He saves His most severe words for the hypocrites. First, Matthew 6:1-2 illustrates the shameful display of hypocrisy: “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them…” (Matthew 6:1). We are most susceptible to hypocrisy in our areas of deed, devotion, and discipline. When helping others, we must always examine our manner and motive, being careful not to do things for our own glory and praise. This same principle is true for prayer. The length or the language of our prayers don’t impress God (see Matthew 6:7); we are not informing Him of anything He doesn’t already know. Rather, prayer invites God into our lives and grants us the privilege of fellowship with Him. Adrian Rogers says, “Prayer is one of the greatest acts of love and kindness God could ever extend to you. God allows and enables you to join with Him in the administration of the Universe and the affairs of men.” We must also be sure to fast for the right reasons, without posing (see Matthew 6:16). Our goal in fasting is not to draw attention; it is to get a word from God. This passage also addresses the sinister danger of hypocrisy. Hypocrites deceive themselves and others; they are blind leading the blind. Hypocrites defraud themselves and others; in receiving glory here on Earth, they rob themselves of glory in eternity. Hypocrisy destroys; it takes the form of godliness but denies the power of it. We must evaluate our own lives with serious discernment. Hypocrites don’t realize they are hypocrites. Knowing this, we must check our motives, live rightly before the Lord, and serve Him out of our love for Him. Apply it to your life Take some time to ask yourself, “Is there a little Pharisee in me? Have I been playing a role without realizing it?” Hypocrites are not always vile, wicked people; they just haven’t lived in the reality of knowing God. Be sure to check your motives and serve God with your whole heart.…

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How You Can Be Certain the Bible is the Word of God 37:58

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What Shall I Do With Christ?

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Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Matthew 27:22 In Matthew 27, Jesus Christ stood on trial before Pilate, and in verse 22, Pilate asked the most personal and pressing question: “What shall I do with Christ?” What we do with Jesus is an unavoidable decision each of us will make; what we decide—or not decide—will dictate our eternity. We must consider Pilate’s decision: as the people cried out for Jesus’ death, Pilate’s voice of reason and conscience raised alarm. He examined the evidence and listened to witnesses, including his own wife (see Matthew 27:19), and Jesus Himself, who confessed that He is the King for everyone who is of the truth (see John 18:37). Though the voices that confronted Pilate clearly revealed the right thing to do, his warped values pressured him to decide otherwise. Pilate was pressured by public opinion; the people were viciously calling for Jesus’ blood. Pilate’s pride, position, and possessions were more valuable to him than the innocent man standing before him. Adrian Rogers explains, “Pilate had to do something with Jesus. He was faced with the inevitable, unavoidable Jesus Christ, and so are you.” At first, Pilate ignored the issue, then he tried to hand the decision off to someone else. Finally, he decided not to decide. Matthew 27:24 says, “When Pilate saw that he could not prevail at all, but rather that a tumult was rising, he took water and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, ‘I am innocent of the blood of this just Person. You see to it.’” Pilate’s rejection of reason and misplaced values made Jesus’ trial a mockery of justice. Pilate’s “neutral” verdict condemned Jesus to death; with the verdict, Pilate also condemned himself. We have an opportunity to make a different decision. Analyzing the evidence from Scripture, the witnesses of the saints, of old and of new, we know Jesus is exactly who He says He is. And perhaps the most crucial witness of them all is God the Father. 1 John 5:9 says, “If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he has testified of his Son.” We know that Jesus is Lord, because after He was crucified, God reversed the decision of the court and raised Him from the dead! Apply it to your life You cannot be neutral about Jesus; you cannot avoid Him, escape Him, or bypass Him: so what will you do with Him?…

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Honoring Father and Mother

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Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Exodus 20:12 One of the most basic, fundamental commandments we are to follow is to honor our fathers and mothers. Exodus 20:12 says, “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.” Our parents are the first people we meet in this world; if we do not love and respect them, how can we expect to love and respect others? Adrian Rogers says, “The religion that does not begin at home does not begin.” We first honor our parents by obeying them when we are young. Disobedience is not a weakness; it is a wickedness. Disobedience invites the sure judgment of God. On the contrary, obedience invites the blessings of God. The first secret to a long life and prosperity is learning to honor our fathers and mothers. Through obedience, we learn character and self-control; we receive God’s blessing and protection. Second, we should care for our parents when they are old. In our society, people sometimes fail to care for their older parents. We must remember that our parents loved us in spite of our faults; we must love them in spite of their faults. Third, we should honor our parents at all times. We do that first by showing respect, no matter what. We also show honor when we express gratitude. Gratefulness blesses our parents more than we could ever know. We honor them when we listen to their counsel. Our parents have the advantage of being further down the road of life. How wise we would be to listen to the ones who love us and have our best interest in mind. We can live noble lives that bring honor to them. Children are an extension of their parents; when they see their children doing things that are godly and worthy, it gives them joy. Last of all, we must show our parents love, remembering what we owe them; they gave us life, their blood flows through our veins. Adrian Rogers says, “The love of your parents for you is the closest thing to the love of God known on this Earth.” Apply it to your life Do you obey and honor our Heavenly Father, showing respect, gratitude, and love?…

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Simplicity of Salvation 30:01

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Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: 1 John 5:13 God wants salvation to be explained simply, because it is His desire that anyone can understand and obtain it. 1 John 5:13 says, “These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.” Salvation is a relationship with God that pardons us from our sins. By salvation, we have peace with God and power over sin. We are given His presence through the Holy Spirit, and through the process of sanctification, we will be made perfect in God’s sight. In order to understand how salvation saves us and makes us perfect, we must understand our human nature. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 says, “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Human beings, God’s crowning creation, are composed of body, soul, and spirit. Our bodies are made of the dust of the ground. But we are not our bodies; we just live in our bodies. We also have souls, which are our personalities, sense of humor, intelligence, likes and dislikes, idiosyncrasies — the things that make us unique. The human spirit is inextricably united with its soul, completely inseparable, but they are not the same thing. The human spirit is the organ of spiritual knowledge; it is evidence that God put Himself into man. Adrian Rogers says, “Salvation is not primarily getting man out of Earth into Heaven; it is getting God out of Heaven and back into man.” It is important that believers dwell in the Holy Spirit, because He speaks to our human spirits, which speak to our souls, which speak to our bodies. Our bodies move out into the world and allow us to be physical manifestations of the Holy Spirit. When we are saved, we immediately receive justification in our Spirit; we are progressively sanctified in our souls, and ultimately glorified in our bodies. Anyone can be saved; and when we are, we are given the assurance of our salvation through Jesus Christ. Faith is not a feeling; it is depending on God’s facts. Apply it to your life Do you have the assurance of salvation? Remember: salvation is simple: whosoever may come.…

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