Neil's Blogs
Today's Post
Reconciliation
January 22
Suppose you came across a dead person and you had the power to save people. What would you do? Would you give the person life? If you did that, that person would only die again. To save dead people you have to perform two functions. First, you have to cure the disease that caused them to die. “The wages of sin is death, . . .” (Rom. 6:23a). Jesus cured the cause of our death, when He went to the cross and died for our sins, but that is not all He did. Let’s finish the verse . . .”But the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Rom. 6:23b).
Under the inspiration of God the apostle Paul knew that we would see only the cross and not the resurrection. So in his epistle to the Ephesians he prays that our eyes would be opened to see our rich inheritance in Christ. To the church in Rome he writes, “For if we have been united with Him in a death like His, we shall certainly be united with Him in a resurrection like His” (Rom. 6:5). For all you who think that Christ came only to die for your sins, the apostle Paul wants you to know that there is much more for you as follows (with my comments) in Rom. 8-11:
But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Isn’t that great Christian, God proved His love for you, but is that all there is for us know? Since, therefore, we have now been justified by His blood, much more shall we be saved by Him from the wrath of God. Isn’t that great Christian, you are not going to hell. You have your “fire insurance,” but is that all? For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall be saved by His life. Isn’t that great Christian, someday we shall be saved, not only by His death, but also by His life. Do you feel in limbo? Then read on. More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
“For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory” (Col. 3:3,4).
Dr. Neil
For Spanish, see http://ficmm.org/blog
Enjoyment
Enjoyment Question from an email friend: >As someone who knows the spiritual battle we are in, how do you personally balance ministry, your relationship with God, enjoying life and the things of this world that aren't “bad.” This question comes from a committed...
Option Overload
Option Overload I finally broke down and bought a “smart phone” two years ago so one of us would be! It was an opportune time, because my grandchildren were getting old enough to teach me how to use it. I grew up in an analog world, and I struggle to keep up with the...
Elementary Principles of the World
Elementary Principles of the World From an email friend: Way back in the early 90's, you came to Baton Rouge and ministered for a week at Lanier Baptist Church. It completely changed the direction and purpose of my life. I found peace for the first time. We haven't...
Thorn in the Flesh
Thorn in the Flesh A question from a blog reader: I just started reading The Bondage Breaker and I am finding it extremely hopeful! I promise you I will read it from cover to cover, because I need freedom in my life. You tell the story of Dee, the minister's daughter,...
Dr. Neil Anderson’s Blog – September 2014
9/1/14 – Hypnotism 9/2/14 – Thorn in the Flesh 9/3/14 – Elementary Principles of the World 9/5/14 – Option Overload 9/8/14 – Enjoyment 9/9/14 – Contentment 9/10/14 – In the World But Not of the World 9/11/14 – Secular Education 9/12/14 – Uncompromising Witness 9/15/14...
Hypnotism
Hypnotism Question from an email friend: Shalom. I'm from Indonesia. I have read The Bondage Breaker and I want to thank you. Your book has helped me to overcome my spiritual battles. I want to ask about hypnotism. Should a Christian be involved with hypnotism? First,...
Look Up
Look Up Jesus said, “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it” (Matt. 16:25). Whoever seeks to find their identity, purpose, and meaning in life within themselves, i.e. in the natural orders things, will...
Prior Events
Prior Events Question from a Facebook friend: I have been afflicted with seizures that started after hearing “that I did not help.” I was not sure what that meant. One day while walking around a voice quietly and firmly said “I will rip your muscles from your bones.”...
Revelation Versus Evolution
Revelation Versus Evolution I don’t believe that there is any contradiction between divine revelation and natural law, because both originated from God. Conflicting views come from theologians and scientists. Theology is the Christian’s attempt to systematize...
True Justice
True Justice Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was imprisoned in Russia for writing about social injustices. He was sitting on a bench in prison when a stranger drew a cross in the dirt in front of him with a stick. That served as a catalyst for the liberation of his soul. He...
