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Beware of the Impurities of Faith
There is such a thing as impure faith. It is not the absence of belief in God, but faith in which human thoughts, fleshly understanding, and our own ideas have been mixed with divine truth. When we begin to interpret God according to our own philosophical thinking or understanding of Scripture, we can add our own ideas to what God has already accomplished and place confidence in our own efforts. These impurities are serious because they can hinder a person from being saved, weaken the faith of those who are already saved, and prevent believers from becoming effective witnesses. The Gospel of Water and Spirit brings us back to the foundation of true faith—that the issue of sin has been completely resolved through Jesus’ baptism, death, and resurrection.
Power at Work
A key element of spiritual maturity is understanding the power that operates within the believer. Christ has already completed the work of salvation through His baptism, death, and resurrection. Through the Gospel of the water and the Spirit, everything needed for salvation is finished. However, many believers live as though there is a power failure. Like a sudden blackout, everything becomes still and dark. In the same way, though God has given us power, many walk around as though that power is not there, living passive and mediocre lives, without purpose or direction.
Truth Matters – Resurrection as a Lifestyle
What sets the Christian faith apart is not only the promise of life after death, but the reality of new life now. Other belief systems may speak of what happens after death, but the Gospel of water and the Spirit declares that believers can begin living the resurrection life even while still in this body. Christ lives in His people today. This means the power of the resurrection is not limited to a future event—it is a present experience, available every moment to those who are truly born again. Today, I want to lead you through three key truths from Scripture that show us how to live this resurrection life.
Purity Matters
By faith in the Gospel of water and the Spirit, living a life of purity is not impossible; rather, it is the natural outcome of a life transformed by right faith and sound doctrine. Purity is also the result of a life lived in accountability. It matters because it reflects the authenticity of our faith, and when we live with the awareness that God sees us and that our conduct affects those around us, we are compelled to turn away from sin and walk in a way that honors Him. In today’s message, we will explore three key defenses to guard and maintain purity in our lives: fleeing from impurity, pursuing God’s purity, and walking in godly fellowship.
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