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Wrong Questions: “How on earth can a Christian commit that sin?”

October 4, 2012 by Edwin Crozier Leave a Comment

“How on earth can a Christian commit that sin?” Have you ever heard someone ask this question? On the surface, it seems like a good one, doesn’t it? We’ve all heard of Christians, even preachers or pastors, who commit what seem like heinous sins. We are certain they should know better. But they’ve fallen. How on earth can they commit that sin?

But this is the wrong question. Read on to find out why.

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Filed Under: Change, Christian living, God's Way for Our Lives, Growth, Making Mistakes, Overcoming Sin, Personal Responsibility, relying on God, Spiritual Growth Tagged With: Christianity, Christians, falling from grace, falling to sin, Growth, guilt, Overcoming Sin, righteousness, Shame, sin, Spiritual Growth, victory over sin

I’m Forgiven! Now What?

September 12, 2012 by Edwin Crozier 2 Comments

Forgiveness changes things. In my previous post, I explained the struggle I have with even wanting forgiveness. Now that I recognize the great blessing of forgiveness, it has changed my relationship with God. It has changed my religion. It has changed my spirituality. It has changed why I do what I do for the Lord. Let me explain. [Read more…] about I’m Forgiven! Now What?

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My #1 Struggle: I Don’t Really Want Forgiveness. Do You?

September 11, 2012 by Edwin Crozier 6 Comments

I have a confession to make. A while back, I realized I have a problem. I have a struggle with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Deep down, I haven’t really wanted forgiveness of my sins. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I have asked for forgiveness again and again and again, that is, if simply saying those words counts. But I realized that while saying those words, I had not really been asking for what God really offered. Please, let me explain.

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Filed Under: Christian living, Forgiveness, God's Way for Our Lives, Grace, Making Mistakes, surrender Tagged With: forgive, forgiven, Forgiveness, God, Jesus Christ, salvation

A Picture of God’s Grace

September 4, 2012 by Edwin Crozier 7 Comments

What does God’s grace look like? Consider Matthew 14:28-31.

And Peter answered him, ‘Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.’ He said, ‘Come.’ So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, ‘Lord, save me.’ Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, ‘O you of little faith, why did you doubt?’

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Filed Under: Christian living, Church Growth, God's Love, God's Way for Our Lives, Grace, Growth, Jesus, Making Mistakes, Overcoming Sin, Personal Responsibility, relying on God, Spiritual Growth, surrender, Victory in God Tagged With: a picture of grace, command, faith, grace, Jesus, law, miracle, obedience, Peter, Peter walking on water

What Churches Can Learn from 12-Step Groups

November 16, 2011 by Edwin Crozier 6 Comments

The more I’ve worked with addicts and dealt with my own sins, the more I’ve realized that most churches are falling short in a very important area–freedom from sin. Oh, don’t get me wrong. Most churches teach freedom from sin. Most command freedom from sin. But very few are helping people become free from sin. Most of them simply tell people to quit sinning and then slap them on the wrist when they catch them sinning again or belittle and shame them for doing so. What can we do about this?

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Lies Christians Believe: I’m More Spiritual than Every Other Christian

April 20, 2011 by Edwin Crozier 2 Comments

A friend of mine once said, “I’m an egomaniac with an inferiority complex.” At first, I was confused, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized I could say the same thing. Therefore, it will not surprise you that the father of lies can trip me up by getting me to believe two contradictory lies at the exact same time. I bet he can do the same for you. As we noticed last week, Satan wants you to believe that every other Christian is more spiritual than you causing you to give up. At the same time, he will also try to get you to believe that you are more spiritual than every other Christian. Here’s how.

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