How Do Guilt and Shame Affect the Fight for Purity?
Conviction draws you toward God, but shame pushes you away. Here’s how guilt and shame, your view of God, and biblical principles shape the fight for purity.
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How Do I Overcome Regret as a Christian?
Everyone carries regrets, from things we did to things we wish we had done. Learn how to recognize your regrets honestly, release them to God’s forgiveness, and let him redeem your past for good.
Read MoreHow Can Jesus Free Me From Guilt?
Guilt makes us hide from God and the people who love us. Discover the difference between feeling guilty and being guilty, and how Jesus nailed the charges against you to the cross.
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean That God “Canceled the Charges” Against Us?
In the ancient world, a criminal’s debt was cancelled through a public “blotting out” or nailing of the charges. Explore the powerful legal imagery Paul uses in Colossians 2:14.
Read MoreWhat Is the Concept of “Legal Guilt” in the Bible?
Understanding legal guilt is the key to understanding the Gospel. Learn why we are all “guilty” in God’s courtroom and how the cross of Jesus Christ cancels our debt forever.
Read MoreHow Can I Handle Guilt and Shame?
Guilt and shame can feel like a heavy weight, but they don’t have to define your life. Discover the biblical difference between these two emotions and how to find total restoration through God’s grace.
Read MoreHow Are Pride and Insecurity Connected?
We often think of pride and insecurity as opposites, but the Bible shows they share a common root. Learn why both pride and self-pity are forms of self-centeredness and how a Jesus-centered life sets you free.
Read MoreDid Jesus Really Fulfill the Prophecy of Isaiah 53?
Isaiah 53 is a powerful Old Testament prophecy written centuries before Jesus was born. This article explores the stunning details of the “Suffering Servant” and explains why Christians believe Jesus Christ is the only one who could have fulfilled this divine plan.
Read MoreDoes Jesus Still Heal Every Part Of Us?
Jesus is the Great Physician of body, soul, and spirit. Using the miracles of Matthew 8 as a guide, learn how Jesus’ authority brings healing to our physical needs, our fears, and our spiritual lives.
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between Good Guilt and Bad Guilt?
Guilt can either be a bridge to God or a barrier. Discover how to identify “good guilt” that leads to life and “bad guilt” that leads to despair, and how to walk in the freedom of Christ.
Read MoreHow Do I Come Back From the Burden of Shame?
Shame can push us toward shamelessness or leave us stuck in guilt. Discover how King David found freedom and why shame is good only when it leads to Jesus.
Read MoreHow Does Peter’s Failure Prove the Resurrection?
Peter denied Jesus three times, then boldly preached him and died for him. Discover how Peter’s transformation points to the resurrection and how Jesus redeems our failures.
Read MoreWhat Do I Do with Feelings of Guilt?
Are you weighed down by shame? Discover how to identify the source of your guilt and find total freedom through the grace and forgiveness of Jesus Christ.
Read MoreWhat Should I Do When “Bad Guilt” Gets Triggered?
Is bad guilt keeping you stuck in a cycle of failure? Learn how to identify your triggers and replace sinful habits with the freedom and joy found in Jesus.
Read MoreStudents: Can I Really Change?
Shame whispers that you’ll never change. Discover why that’s a lie, how God makes you a new creation in Christ and how his Spirit helps you break old cycles.
Read MoreStudents: How Should I Handle Failure?
When you fail, do you beat yourself up or blame someone else? Discover how Jesus took the punishment you deserved and how that changes the way you handle failure.
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