Take Every Thought Captive

Regardless of where a thought originates, examine it in the light of God's Word and choose the truth.

The Counterfeit Gospel

If you believe in Jesus in any other way than how He is presented in the Bible, you may have fallen into a counterfeit belief system.

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Renewing Our Minds

No one pushed the “clear” button in our memory banks when we became believers; this is why sin doesn’t just disappear once we know Jesus as Savior. Transformation begins at salvation and continues as we renew our minds.

A Misunderstood Reality

The spiritual world is often misunderstood for being inactive; rather, it is alive—waging war—right this very minute. Your only option in confronting spiritual opposition is how and to what extent you're going to wage the battle.

Spiritual WarfareNeil T. AndersonOctober 3, 2019Neil T. Anderson, Satan, Devil, Ephesians, Spiritual WarfareComment

Your Weapon in a Spiritual War

We cannot ignore the reality of the unseen world and unseen beings; spiritual warfare is happening all around us. We have a responsibility to submit to God and resist the devil—and our primary way of doing this is with the Sword of the Spirit.

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The Devil and His Schemes

A very real devil is intent on spoiling your life. But be assured that in Christ you have the authority to defeat Satan's schemes.

Spiritual WarfareNeil T. AndersonOctober 1, 2019Neil T. Anderson, Satan, Devil, Ephesians Comment

You Have Not Been Given a Spirit of Fear

In an anxiety-ridden world, we must be aware that we have been given a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind—not a spirit of fear.

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Be Encouraged by Jesus' Acceptance

If God has accepted you, can’t you accept yourself?

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Your Significance as a Child of God

What is forgotten in time is of little significance; what is remembered for eternity is of great significance. And there are no insignificant children of God.

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Are You Striving for Acceptance?

Unconditional love and acceptance is one the most basic needs of all humanity, and when you know who you are in Christ, you know that you are already secure and loved by your Father God.

Identity in Christ, Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonSeptember 24, 2019Neil T. Anderson, Acceptance, Child of God, RejectionComment

Peace Is Not Out of Reach

Because we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Prince of Peace, and His primary work has been to mediate peace between fallen humanity and God.

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Does Being in Community Really Matter?

Fellowship in the family of God affirms our identity in Christ. We absolutely need God, and we necessarily need each other.

Identity in Christ, Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonSeptember 21, 2019Neil T. Anderson, 1 Peter, Humanity, Community, Trinity, Body of ChristComment

Why Does Your Identity Matter So Much?

Knowing your identity in Christ is will change the way you live—because you cannot consistently live in a way that is inconsistent with what you believe.

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A Restored Relationship with God

By the grace of God we can stand before His throne with our relationship restored.

Living Like a Child of God

As believers we may not feel free from sin and we may not feel like children of God, but in reality we are. Our position in Christ is real truth, and we must choose to believe it.

Identity in Christ, Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonSeptember 18, 2019Neil T. Anderson, Child of GodComment

The Power of Perception

We all live in accordance with our perceived identity. In fact, we cannot consistently behave in a way that is inconsistent with how we perceive ourselves. Your attitudes, actions, responses and reactions to life's circumstances are often determined by your conscious and subconscious self-perception.

Identity in ChristNeil T. AndersonSeptember 17, 2019Neil T. AndersonComment

You Have Access to God

Jesus said it is the “pure in heart” who will see God and experience fellowship with Him. Because we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, who can approach Him?

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Can a Saint still Sin?

A “saint” is someone who is united to Christ and has the capacity to overcome sin. Because believers sin, we want to call them sinners, but what we do does not determine who we are.

Identity in Christ, Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonSeptember 14, 2019Neil T. Anderson, Saint, SinComment