July 31: We believe we can fall away from salvation, and be renewed
We believe a person who once experiences God’s justifying grace keeps the capacity to turn away; and that the one who turns away has the opportunity to return.
Continue readingJuly 30: We believe the sanctified person is still limited by human nature
While we believe that a person may be made perfect in love and have all motivation other than love for God and people stripped away, humans still have limitations.
Continue readingJuly 29: We believe all should pursue entire sanctification
Sanctification – perfect love for God and neighbor – is the goal of every Christian and the result of God’s work in our life.
Continue readingJuly 28: We believe holiness is attainable
We believe that it is possible in this life to attain true holiness in that we can be rid of all motivation other than love for God and people.
Continue readingJuly 27: We believe God cleanses us from sin
Through justification and sanctification, God removes the sinful nature and restores us to what we were created to be.
Continue readingJuly 26: We believe God regenerates us to new life
Of all the good things about the Christian life, one of the best is that we really do get to start again.
Continue readingJuly 25: We believe God assures us of pardon
While we accept God’s salvation by faith, we believe God provides us assurance of his pardon through the Spirit’s witness to our spirit.
Continue readingJuly 24: We believe the sacrifice of Jesus Christ reconciles us to him
It was through the sacrificial death of Jesus on the cross that humanity was reconciled to God.
Continue readingJuly 23: We believe salvation provides both pardon and deliverance from sin
While righteousness doesn’t lead to salvation, salvation does lead us to righteousness.
Continue readingJuly 22: We believe Christ’s sacrifice is for all
The sacrifice of Christ was made for all people, and all are invited to accept and receive salvation.
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