Haman helps us see the problems that come with pride. But how do we overcome this sin? Tim Keller argues that “pride is overcome by forgetting oneself and clothing oneself in the overwhelming praise of the Father through Christ”.
Viewing entries in
On Sanctification
“Ligon Duncan traces the biblical storyline to show how Christ redeems his fallen people, renewing them to a whole-hearted obedience to the God of grace. Increasingly conformed to the image of Christ, Christians are to be distinct from the world in their love of God and neighbour."
How can Christians live a “ grace-driven, Christ-centered, Spirit-empowered life”?
Paul Tripp speaks on Preaching the Gospel to Yourself
Desiring God Conference for Pastors 2014 Sinclair Ferguson | Union with Christ: Life-Transforming Implications
Christian growth is described through the metaphor of the fruit of the spirit,which is a gradual process that begins with the seed of the Holy Spirit. As we are changed from the inside out,organically and radically,we will find deep joy and lasting change.
The default mode of the human heart is to work on our behavior and outer appearance,but the gospel changes us at the heart level. To grow,we must understand the difference between religion and the gospel,and apply the gospel to our hearts to confront the idols at the root of our sin. This talk was given at a training conference at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City.
The essential dynamic of change in the heart of the Christian runs on a cycle of repentance and faith. Repentance is unmasking the idols of the heart,the motivations for action and bases for identity other than Christ, and then taking them to the Cross. Faith is trusting in the forgiveness of Christ, understanding both the depth of our sin and the worth of Christ's sacrifice.
A sermon preached as part of Dr. Bryan Chapell's Mullins Lectures at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, April 1, 2010.
This talk is by Bryan Chapell on the Resurrection and the Life. Plenary 6 of 9 from Oxygen 2014. For more details, visit www.oxygenconference.com.
Matt Chandler Session 5 at Lead 2011 in Auburn Maine. "Grace Driven Effort" Colossians 3.1-11. For audio and video content from Lead2011 check out gospelalliancene.com.