Tag: born again

Sermon #32 — Born Again — 1 John 3:4-10

~ gachorpenning ~ 2 Comments

I generally try not to use the phrase, "born-again Christian."  It is grammatically incorrect. In principle, we add an adjective to a noun in order to provide necessary information about the thing we are talking about.  For example, if there are several dogs in the yard, I might refer to the "spotted dog," in order … Continue reading Sermon #32 — Born Again — 1 John 3:4-10

Sermon #31 — The Spirit of Religion vs. the New Life in Christ — 1 John 2:28-3:3

~ gachorpenning ~ 4 Comments

Religion brings death.  New birth in Christ brings life.  Religion is what human beings do to try to climb up to God, and that is a hopeless endeavor.  It kills the soul.  Faith in Jesus Christ is not something we do.  It is pure gift from God.  Faith in Jesus Christ requires a complete conversion … Continue reading Sermon #31 — The Spirit of Religion vs. the New Life in Christ — 1 John 2:28-3:3