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Jason Henderson
I write because I feel, and in order to be felt, and not for amusement. Remember, life is short, its business arduous, the prize immortal glory, the failure eternal misery.
The daily cross of Christ is the power of God made manifest in you to expose, to judge and to remove all that is fallen from His glory. It is not just self-denial, or ceasing to do evil. It is denial of self AND a complete subjection and resignation to the creating power, or the resurrecting power of Christ. And it is the lack of living in this way inwardly at all times before God, that keeps men and women from truly experiencing the benefit of all that Christ did outwardly for them.
There’s a common idea in the church that no Christian should ever experience feelings of condemnation for sin. But this is entirely false. The Spirit of God is specifically sent to “convic...
There’s a common idea in the church that no Christian should ever experience feelings of condemnation for sin. But this is entirely false. The Spirit of God is specifically sent to “convic...
There was a time when I began to see in the light the difference between Christ and Adam, between the old man and the new man, between flesh and Spirit. I mean I really saw it clearly, in the light of...
“Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise wil...
[A response to a question about the power of faith.] When Jesus was walking as a man on the earth, He was manifesting in many outward, visible ways what the power of God desires to do inwardly i
[A Response to a question about the “proper balance” between self-love and self-denial] To try to answer this question, it’s important to understand that in the beginning,
[A Response to a question about the “proper balance” between self-love and self-denial] To try to answer this question, it’s important to understand that in the beginning,
Because some who visit this site may be familiar with my early teachings or writings, I feel obliged to post the following document that I originally wrote in 2018, and which I have just now (February
Because some who visit this site may be familiar with my early teachings or writings, I feel obliged to post the following document that I originally wrote in 2018, and which I have just now (February
It’s important to understand the reason why the Lord begins to manifest Himself to us in our darkness. He doesn’t appear to us in our fallen, rebellious, dead, contrary, blind, carnal, ens
It’s important to understand the reason why the Lord begins to manifest Himself to us in our darkness. He doesn’t appear to us in our fallen, rebellious, dead, contrary, blind, carnal, ens
[A Response to a question about the “proper balance” between self-love and self-denial]To try to answer this question, it’s important to understand that in the beginning, man’s
[A response to a question about the state of the church] It’s important to understand the reason why the Lord begins to manifest Himself to us in our darkness. He doesn’t appear
[A response to a question] I received your text message, and I figured it would be easier to respond to your question in an email, with some verses attached. You asked, “Do I think th
Tú dices que “Dios no espera que nosotros seamos perfectos, porque ya no estamos bajo la ley sino bajo la gracia”. Pero tal afirmación me hace preocupar que ni entiendes lo q
You say that “God doesnt expect us to be perfect, because we are no longer under law but under grace.” But such a statement makes me concerned for you, that you neither understand wha
In one very simplistic sense, I think you can divide believers into two basic groups or camps, the one being much larger than the other. The first, and by far the most common group, is comprised of th
[A response to a question] Before talking about spiritual light, and what it means to walk in it, let’s start with this question: What is natural light? Light is that which makes thin
[Una respuesta a un correo electrónico] Muchos Cristianos hablan del nuevo nacimiento como si nacer de nuevo fuera la meta, pero en realidad es sólo el comienzo de la nueva vida en
[A response to an email] Many Christians talk about new birth as though it were the goal, but it is really just the beginning of new life in the Spirit, just as the birth of a baby is only the b
Él no permaneció en la verdad porque no hay verdad en él. Cuando habla mentira, de suyo habla, porque es mentiroso y padre de mentira. —Juan 8:44Toda falsedad es una mentira
He does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.—John 8:44Every untruth is a lie,
[Respuesta a un correo electrónico] Bien, de nuevo, para responder a tu pregunta de manera significativa tengo que hablar con bastante franqueza. El deseo de mi corazón (¡has
[A response to an email] Well, again, to answer your question in a meaningful way I need to speak pretty frankly. My heart’s desire (as far as I know myself!) is truly to help you, and not
[Respuesta a un correo electrónico] Pregunta: “¿Estás diciendo que la autodisciplina es necesaria para la vida eterna?”Respuesta: No, definitivamente no es as&iac
[A response to an email] Question: “Are you saying that self-discipline is needed for eternal life?”Response: No, that’s definitely not how I would state it. Using th
[A response to an email]I think there is an important distinction to be made between the conscience itself, and the light of Christ that shines IN the conscience. I understand the conscience to be a f
Creo que hay una importante distinción que hacer entre la conciencia misma, y la luz de Cristo que brilla EN la conciencia. Entiendo que la conciencia es una facultad o función del alma
[A response to an email] I’ve thought a lot about your email, especially where you said, “I’m just feeling like a lost, misguided deceived sheep. And if what you’re
[A response to an email] And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: “My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor be discouraged when you are reb
[A response to an email] With regard to your questions about the doctrine of “total depravity,” perhaps the reason that this subject is confusing to you, and to many others, is that
[A response to an email] Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.—James 1:21You a
I understand your confusion, and your panic. I really do. I dont know how much to say, but a few things come to mind right now. First, the “great and terrible day of the Lord” is
[A response to an email] You asked me how you can pray, fast, and read the Bible in a way that will “affect your relationship with God.” But I think it will be helpful to first
Justification and condemnation are frequently misunderstood. The word justification has to do with God acknowledging or manifesting that something (whether it be a person, a condition, an action,
When I first experienced the Lord’s powerful hand moving in my heart, lifting me out of great trouble and confusion, and turning my heart to Him, I was so convinced of His existence, and so deep
[A response to an email] You asked me to share a little about how to live in a low, humble, submitted place where the Lords power becomes increasingly real and effective. It might be good t
[A response to an email] The reason (I believe) why so many Christians confess that they cannot change themselves, and also confess that only God can do it, and yet rarely ever change, is becaus