"Whom the Son Sets Free is Free Indeed"
The individual’s transformation and relationship with God result from repentance and faith in Jesus Christ’s atoning death on the cross. Salvation is only possible through faith in Jesus Christ for all of humanity.
Salvation as a change in status before God
Access to God Ro 5:1-2 Also See Eph 2:13; Heb 4:16
Backsliding refers to decreasing religious commitment and turning away from God. The importance of remaining steadfast in faith is emphasized in the Old and New Testaments.
Adultery of Backsliding
God declared that “backsliding Israel committed adultery” Jer 3:8.
The process of development and maturing in the kingdom of God and the spiritual growth of believers is often depicted using images of growth like seeds, plants, and infants to emphasize the dynamic nature of personal faith.
Images of growth
Infancy to maturity Eph 4:13-15 Also see:1Co 3:1-2; 13:11; 14:20; Heb 5:12-14; 1Pe 2:2
Selfishness is a self-centered concern for oneself without due regard to the needs of others. Scripture treats selfishness as an aspect of sin and urges believers to care for others as well as themselves.
Healing from emotional abuse is a marathon race of restoration, renewal, and transformation that comes from the healing Spirit of God. The Word of God offers comforting verses that remind us of God’s promises of healing and hope.
God’s Grace In Restoration After Suffering
1 Peter 5:10
Emotional manipulation and abuse involve using mental tactics to control, demean, or exploit another person, often resulting in feelings of confusion, guilt, shame, and helplessness in the victim. This behavior can include deceit, guilt-tripping, gaslighting, and other forms of coercive control aimed at undermining the victim’s will and self-worth.
The Deceitfulness of the Wicked
Psalm 10:7