Tag Archives: Abide in Christ

The (real) antidote to deception

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Mel Wild

I’ve said many times now, one of the reasons we need to train our souls for rest is because if we don’t, we end up running on the hamster wheel of trying to attain things we’ve already been given as … Continue reading →

Posted in Identity, Rest of God, Sonship | Tagged Abide in Christ, Christianity, deception, Intimacy with God, Jesus, Spiritual maturity | 4 Comments

When self-love becomes other-centered

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Mel Wild

We all understand that self-love—where everything and everyone must orbit around one’s narcissistic milieu—is a bad character trait. But in knowing this we also risk confusing this self-centered love with the self-love that’s critically important to following Christ. This form … Continue reading →

Posted in Identity, Love | Tagged Abide in Christ, Christianity, God's love, Jesus, self-love, The Law of Love | 5 Comments

Ignatius of Antioch: first century grace preacher

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Mel Wild

Some seem to think that the current controversy over the teaching of grace is new. Actually, it’s the oldest in Christianity. Starting with Paul’s chastisement of the foolish Galatians for accepting “another gospel,” a poisonous mixture of law and grace (Gal.1:6-9; 3:1-5), church … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, Grace, Quotes | Tagged Abide in Christ, Christianity, Church history, hyper grace, Ignatius of Antioch, New Covenant | 2 Comments

Obeying Jesus’ commandments

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Mel Wild

Just how do we obey Jesus? And, for that matter, how do we actually do what Jesus did? (W.W.J.A.D.) Secondly, what is the outcome of this obedience? I ask this because when you understand what I have to say, it will unlock … Continue reading →