Definition
Every Christian reflection on sanctification must wrestle with the reality of lingering temptation to sin. More pointedly, every Christian struggles with the reality of temptation, not as an abstract idea but as alluring call to stray from the narrow gospel road of life.
Summary
A deepening understanding of the New Testament’s vision for holiness, spiritual conflict, and the resources available in Christ can help believers overcome temptation. This essay examines the New Testament background for overcoming temptation, historical perspectives, and biblical hope for holiness.
Courses
Videos
The 2 Battles Every Minister Fights
Jeff Robinson—a senior editor for TGC and pastor of Christ Fellowship Church—describes the internal and external war every pastor must fight.
Articles
Pride Goes Before Porn
Porn medicates insecurity. Click the right buttons, and you have an IV drip straight to your ego.
College Student, Fight Spiritual Stagnation at Home
You can spiritually grow at home, even if it’s not a spiritually ideal place.
7 Lies Christians in College Tell Themselves
Christians in college are susceptible to these lies. Here’s how each can be debunked.
Two Ways to Fix Your Hope on Future Grace
Once I realized the milkshake was killing me, my menu choices began to change. So it is with sin.
3 Reasons Pastors and ‘Authors’ Should Never Plagiarize
Pastors should never upgrade their ammunition by raiding someone else’s armory.
How to Mind Your Own Business When Everyone’s Sharing Theirs
You have a right to an opinion. It just doesn’t always have to be public.
Burn Your Boats: A Warning About FOMO
When we have Christ, we have not missed out on anything. We have gained everything.
The Devil’s Lying to You Today
Jared Wilson helps to expose popular satanic lies that pervert gospel truth.
