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- Dictionarydiscerning/dɪˈsəːnɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. having or showing good judgement: "the brasserie attracts discerning customers"
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Discernment is the process of making careful distinctions in our thinking about truth. In other words, the ability to think with discernment is synonymous with an ability to think biblically. First Thessalonians 5:21-22 teaches that it is the responsibility of every Christian to be discerning: "But examine everything carefully; hold fast to ...
The absence of church discipline will kill spiritual discernment and destroy the holiness of the church. Confronting sin effectively puts a wall of division between the world and the church by separating those who obey the Lord from those who don't. It's essential that believers draw the line between right and wrong.
First Thessalonians 5:21-22 teaches that it is the responsibility of every Christian to be discerning: "But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good; abstain from every form of evil." The apostle John issues a similar warning when he says, "Do not believe every spirit, but test the
The Lord Himself, Jesus Christ, is our righteousness (Jeremiah 33:16). That is the very essence of justification by faith alone, sola fide. Of course, all the fundamental doctrines related to the incarnation--the Virgin Birth of Christ, His deity, His humanity, and His sinlessness--are part and parcel of who He is.
It means to deliver, or to save, or rescue. Same thing, exactly. It is translated by deliver, or save in most instances. Any of those words carries the same idea: the idea of a rescue, the idea of a dramatic deliverance of someone who is in a dangerous situation over which they have not sufficient control.
This refers to the source of these errors, heresies, false doctrines, supernatural demon spirit beings who are fallen angels. The word “seducing” comes from a very from which we get our word “planet.”. That’s the idea of wandering. Those spirits who would lead you to wander from the truth, who would lead you astray.
Nov 8, 2002 · It simply means “shape.”. Evil in any form, any shape, any appearance of any kind, any sort, any species, shun it – this is critical – or you will be susceptible to being led astray, as we read in 2 Corinthians chapter 11. So this then is a call for discernment. And this is such a critical thing.
What is Christian Freedom? Play Audio. Today we’re going to begin a study on what I believe is a very important spiritual theme. The theme is “Christian Freedom.”. We must understand what the Bible teaches about being free in Christ. Our Lord said, “If the Son shall make you free, you shall be free for real.”.
Aug 21, 2024 · Doctrine: The Key to Christian Living. by John MacArthur. Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Reset. Right doctrine is essential to right living. It is impossible to live a faithful Christian life without knowing biblical doctrine. Doctrine simply means “teaching,” and there is no way that even the most sincere believer can conduct a life pleasing ...
Here’s the definition: Narrow-minded, judgmental, intolerant bullies who impose bondage on Christians and kill freedom, spontaneity, creativity, productivity, and joy. The grace killers are the judgmental, intolerant bullies who impose righteous standards on Christians. They have literally turned this on its head.
