Blog, Commandment, Erik Garthe, God, love, Neighbor, No Longer Conformed, Relationships, Sacrifice, The Non-Optional Principle
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“Which is the great commandment in the law?” That question was asked of Jesus one day by a lawyer. The Lord’s response in Matthew 22:37-40 provides the basis for right relationships with God and others. More →
Blog, Erik Garthe, Mind of Christ, No Longer Conformed, Rights, Sacrifice, Surrender, Surrendering Rights, transformed, world
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Do you have “the mind of Christ”? It has everything to do with surrendering rights. Total sacrifice of self is the most important principle for a Christian to apply and the most difficult to accomplish. Galatians 5:24 declares, “Those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” This is most difficult to accomplish, yet it must be done. More →
Blog, Confess, Erik Garthe, Excuses, Forgiveness, God, God Understands Not!, Grace, No Longer Conformed, Sacrifice, salvation, Sin, Trust
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“God understands” is a common beginning when Christians justify their sin or the sin of one of their loved ones. The fact of the matter is that God does not “understand”. The fact that Jesus Christ died on the cross is proof. When a Christian excuses sin by saying God understands … More →
Blog, Curse, Erik Garthe, Eternal Life, Hope, Law, Mankind, No Longer Conformed, Promise, Promised Land, Redemption, Sacrifice, Sin Nature, Sinless, The Plan
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“When the fullness of the time had come,” reads verse 4 of Galatians chapter 4. The promise given to Adam had been fulfilled. Paul wrote, “God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law” (Galatians 4:4-5). Four thousand years of anticipation was rewarded! More →
