Discussion Board Week 9

Written By Brianne Bankuti

Week 9: The Expulsive Power of a New Affection

Core Idea: Lasting victory over sin comes not by focusing on the sin itself but by cultivating a love for God

so captivating that it displaces lesser affections.

• Hebrews 12:1–2

• Galatians 5:16

• Psalm 37:4

Key Theological Concepts: Sanctification; Mortification; Expulsive Power of a New Affection.

Discussion Questions:

• Why is loving God more effective against sin than relying on willpower alone?

• How does a greater affection for God expel sinful desires?

• What practices help cultivate a stronger love for God?

Assignment: Reading: Chapter 9; Memory Verse: Hebrews 12:2a.

Brianne Bankuti
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