Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-Day Adventist #11 Growing in Christ
Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-Day Adventist
#11. Growing in Christ
By His death on the cross Jesus triumphed over the forces of evil. He who
subjugated the demonic spirits during His earthly ministry has broken their
power and made certain their ultimate doom. Jesus' victory gives us victory
over the evil forces that still seek to control us, as we walk with Him in
peace, joy, and assurance of His love. Now the Holy Spirit dwells within us and
empowers us. Continually committed to Jesus as our Savior and Lord, we are set
free from the burden of our past deeds. No longer do we live in the darkness,
fear of evil powers, ignorance, and meaninglessness of our former way of life.
In this new freedom in Jesus, we are called to grow into the likeness of His
character, communing with Him daily in prayer, feeding on His Word, meditating
on it and on His providence, singing His praises, gathering together for
worship, and participating in the mission of the Church. We are also called to
follow Christ's example by compassionately ministering to the physical, mental,
social, emotional, and spiritual needs of humanity. As we give ourselves in
loving service to those around us and in witnessing to His salvation, His
constant presence with us through the Spirit transforms every moment and every
task into a spiritual experience.
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Chron. 29:11; Ps. 1:1,2; 23:4; 77:11, 12; Matt. 20:25-28; 25:31-46; Luke
10:17-20; John 20:21; Rom. 8:38, 39; 2 Cor. 3:17, 18; Gal. 5:22-25; Eph. 5:19,
20; 6:12-18; Phil. 3:7-14; Col. 1:13, 14; 2:6, 14, 15; 1 Thess. 5:16-18, 23;
Heb. 10:25; James 1:27; 2 Peter 2:9; 3:18; 1 John 4:4.)
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