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The Behavior of the Christian Life

What does the Christian life look like?

August 11, 2019 • Rev. Andy Davis

1 John 2:6 informs us about a specific lifestyle required for those who follow Jesus. If the Christian life is to be lived out according to the expectations of Jesus, this lifestyle must be understood. The main motivating force that energizes the Christian life is a love for God. We must be careful to properly understand what the love of God is and how it influences the way we live for Jesus.

The Beginning of the Christian Life

July 7, 2019 • Andy Davis

Jesus makes a radical difference in the lives of those who offer a genuine commitment to Him. So drastic is this difference that Jesus describes it as being born a second time, a completely new life begins. At the heart of this change is a change of identity from the old self to the new self.

The Battle for the Christian Life

July 14, 2019 • Andy Davis

Those who start living for Jesus soon realize it is a struggle to do what Jesus wants. Why is that? When a person grows spiritually, should they expect the struggle to go away? Followers of Jesus discover they are caught between the old self and the new self. What does life in the middle look like?

The Blueprint for the Christian Life

July 21, 2019 • Andy Davis

Many Christians think spiritual growth happens automatically. They go to church as much as they can while assuming they will start becoming like Jesus. However, this just isn't the case, spiritual growth does not happen automatically. The Christian life must be nurtured. But how?