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Some people make theology complicated. Here’s what you need to know. Theology can be intimidating, full of big words and lofty ideas. Yet theological terms aren’t just for professors to argue about in the ivory tower. These powerful words have important meanings for the everyday Christian, too. They aren’t reserved for academic theologians. These terms belong to you! In 50 Most Important...

This suggests that sin is the elevation of the self and the demotion of God. The work of the Spirit in the new creation reverses the processes of selfishness that reveal themselves in various “deeds of the flesh” (Gal. 5:22–23; Eph. 5:18–21). These aberrant patterns of embodiment point to the idea that sin also has a cognitive component—unbelief. Many of these ideas come together in John 16:7–11. In verse 7, Jesus highlights the work of the Spirit as a continuation of His ministry. In verse 8, part