Even when all the other criteria are met, God will consider our decisions about gray areas to be sinful if we are conflicted with feelings of guilt or doubt.
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Here are some books that may assist you in a deeper study of the truths presented in this sermon. While Pastor Mike cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, he does believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through this sermon’s topic.
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- Erickson, Millard. Postmodernizing the Faith: Evangelical Responses to Postmodernism. Baker Books, 1998.
- Lundgaard, Kris. The Enemy Within: Straight Talk About the Power and Defeat of Sin. P & R Publishing, 1998.
- MacArthur, John. The Gospel According to the Apostles: The Role of Works in the Life of Faith. Thomas Nelson, 2005.
- MacArthur, John. The Vanishing Conscience: Drawing the Line in a No-Fault, Guilt-Free World. Thomas Nelson, 2005.
- Owen, John. Overcoming Sin & Temptation. Crossway Books, 2006.
- Packer, J. I. A Quest for Godliness. Crossway Books, 1994.
- Pettegrew, Larry D. The New Covenant Ministry of the Holy Spirit. Kregel, 2001.
- Reed, Gerard. C. S. Lewis Explores Vice and Virtue. Beacon Hill Press, 2001.
- Ryken, Philip Graham. The Communion of the Saints: Living in Fellowship with the People of God. P & R, 2001.
- Ryle, J. C. Holiness: It’s Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties and Roots. Moody Press, 2010.
- Ryrie, Charles. The Holy Spirit. Revised and Expanded. Moody Press, 1997.
- Sproul, R. C. The Mystery of the Holy Spirit: Discover the Work of the Living Spirit of the Living God. Tyndale, 1990.
- Thomas, W. H. Griffith. The Holy Spirit of God. Eerdmans Publishing, 1955.
- Venning, Ralph. The Sinfulness of Sin. Reprint. Banner of Truth, 1997.
- Walvoord, John. The Holy Spirit: A Comprehensive Study of the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit. Zondervan, 1991.
