Daily Radio Program with Charles Stanley - In Touch Ministries Renewal or Relapse - Part 1
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Jan 1, 2026 Delve into why some believers slip back into old sinful habits after conversion. Learn about the importance of preserving fellowship without losing salvation. Discover the powerful guidance from Romans 12:1–2 to prevent spiritual relapse. Dr. Stanley breaks down the relapse sequence and emphasizes the dangers of cultural conformity. He discusses the impact of Satan’s attacks on faith and offers a pathway to escape through truth and repentance. Finally, practical steps are shared for renewing the mind and restoring closeness with God.
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New Creation Is Permanent
- Genuine conversion changes a person permanently at the core, making them a new creation in Christ.
- Charles Stanley emphasizes that salvation can't be undone even if outward behavior later resembles the old life.
Returning To The Same Old Crowd
- Stanley illustrates a recent convert returning Monday to the same ungodly office environment and being enticed back into sin.
- The crowd's teasing, gradual inducements, and a single yielding step lead the believer back into enslavement.
Attack On Faith, Not Just Behavior
- Satan targets a believer's faith, not just actions, by convincing them their original experience wasn't real.
- This repeated attack causes estrangement and deepens the believer's misery and doubt about their salvation.