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The cross doesn't give us a license to sin. The cross shows us the destruction of sin and the salvation offered by the Son. You see, to adore the Son is to abhor sin. "For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace" (Romans 6:14).

Our faith in God needs to be greater than our fear of man. You see, when we are intimate with the Lord, we will not be intimidated by any fear in this world. "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind" (II Timothy 1:7).

Understanding the Word of God means nothing unless we are also standing under the God of the Word. You see, knowing should lead to showing and hearing should lead to doing. "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves" (James 1:22).

Those whose names are written in heaven need not be stricken by fear on earth. "Rejoice because your names are written in heaven" (Luke 10:20)

The Holy Spirit will become real to you when you begin to yield to Him. In other words, you may have all of the Spirit, but does the Spirit have all of you? "And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but...

Pastor's note: Sound doctrine doesn't tickle the ear, but it scratches the heart. Remember, the Word of God doesn't invite self to be esteemed but denied! So be careful what you listen to--because a message may sound good, but is...