Obtaining and enjoying the assurance of one's salvation is something that alludes many Christians. Get past all the spiritual jargon and start asking some difficult questions, and you might find that a lack of assurance, whether it occurs occasionally or frequently, is a feeling that dogs many sincere Christians. In these situations, those who tend … Continue reading Self-Examination, Obedience, and Assurance
Battling Spiritual Depression: A Letter to a Friend
The following is a response to an email I received a while ago. A dear brother contacted me and asked me if I could expand on an entry I had posted. Specifically, he wanted to know if and how the Lord had helped me make progress in dealing with unhealthy introspective tendencies and spiritual depression. Below is … Continue reading Battling Spiritual Depression: A Letter to a Friend
Lloyd-Jones on Avoiding Introspection
Prior to becoming a Christian, I cared little about my inner life. I "filled my cup," as it were, with all kinds of lust and greed and did not regard the reality that these sins were waging war with my soul (I Peter 2:11). When I became a Christian, the Lord cleansed my heart from much sin and graciously opened my … Continue reading Lloyd-Jones on Avoiding Introspection
