Living By Faith Blog

A reader offered a different understanding of assurance of salvation. Here’s my concerns — and what I think is a more biblical approach.

Years ago my father asked me one question about biblical motivation. That question changed everything.

Feelings can show what’s happening with our faith. So what is revealed about our faith when we feel angry, boastful, fearful, covetous, or disappointed? It’s not pretty — but there’s hope.

Just like a stethoscope can show what’s happening in our hearts, so our feelings can show what’s happening in our faith. So what are you feeling — and what does that show about your faith? You might be surprised.

What does it mean to experience the Holy Spirit? And how can we enjoy this biblical experience? Here’s how my father explains it.

Here’s a way to share the Gospel that tells God’s story, connects with people’s longings, glorifies God as our all-satisfying Treasure, magnifies the Cross — and is relatively easy to learn and share.

Last year Tullian Tchividjian and Kevin DeYoung blogged about Gospel-centered obedience — but did not reach an agreement. Here’s my summary — and where I think the answer is found.

For years I tried to live by faith and ignore feelings. But then I found verses which connect faith and joy. That insight changed me — as recently as Sunday morning.

And if not — what does praying with faith mean — and what does Jesus mean when he says “believe that you have received it”?

How do you obey — by will-power or Spirit-power? There’s a world of difference — but maybe not the difference you think.