Ambassador Church Podcast Committed to Memory | Christian Growth & Change | Pastor Mike Gleim - Audio
Jun 13, 2022
This discussion highlights the tension between physical desires and spiritual growth, emphasizing the transformative role of the Holy Spirit. It explores nurturing authentic faith through internal qualities, contrasting genuine beliefs with mere rituals. The interconnectedness of the fruit of the Spirit is examined, illustrating how love, joy, and self-control must develop together. Lessons of freedom through grace challenge legalistic views, while the importance of faith and community is emphasized as vital for overcoming recent societal struggles.
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Growth Is One Unified Fruit
- Christian growth is described as the singular "fruit of the Spirit," meaning the Spirit produces a unified set of virtues in believers over time.
- These virtues are symmetrical and interdependent, so genuine growth appears across all the listed traits together.
Russell Moore's Humble Response
- Mike recounts Donald Trump's tweet about Russell Moore to illustrate spiritual humility amid political attack.
- Russell Moore responded by acknowledging sin and pointing to Jesus and God's grace in public media.
The New Objection: No Life Change
- A major modern objection to Christianity is the claim that it lacks real life change or sanctification.
- If Christianity doesn't produce genuine moral transformation, its claims about salvation are undermined.