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Welcome to Anointed for Christ

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Welcome to Anointed for Christ, a ministry website offering Bible studies, Seminary Journey reflections, worship resources, and free Bible printables. These resources are designed to help individuals and families learn Scripture and pass God’s truth to the next generation. Anointed for Christ is guided by the calling expressed in Psalm 78:4–7: “We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done. He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children, so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children. Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands.” Psalm 78:4–7, NIV That is the purpose behind this website. I want the next generation to know the ...
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If God Forgives Me, Why Do I Still Face Consequences for My Sin? – Part 2: Five Practical Examples

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In Part 1, I explained why God may forgive us while consequences still remain. In this second part, I want to share five things I have personally experienced when I sin. These are my reflections on my own life, not a formula for judging someone else’s suffering. The Bible does not teach that every illness, disappointment, or hardship is caused by a particular personal sin. Job suffered without the explanation his friends tried to impose on him, and Jesus rejected the assumption that a man’s blindness had to be caused by his sin or his parents’ sin (John 9:1–3). Salvation is God’s gift of grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not something we earn by avoiding every consequence (Ephesians 2:8–9). Still, God can use consequences, conviction, wise counsel, and the ordinary limits of life to bring His children back to Him. How I am using words such as “felt,” “believe,” and “curse” When I describe what I felt God was showing me, I am describing my prayerful understanding of m...
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If God Forgives Me, Why Do I Still Face Consequences for My Sin? - Part 1

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The short answer is because God wants us close to Him. When we sin, we choose to stray from God in our hearts. God wants us to know that sin offends Him and hurts our relationship with Him. I think this is one of the most important questions to ask when talking about sin, grace, and salvation. If Jesus Christ has forgiven me, why does forgiveness not simply erase everything? Why do my sinful choices still hurt me? Why does sin damage my personal relationships even after I repent? For many years, I struggled to understand all this. God warns us about sin because He wants us close to Him.
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