This week on Ask the Pastor, Pastor J.D. answers a question submitted by Tyler who asked, ““I know in my head that my sin is sinful, but I can’t seem to ‘metabolize’ it and get that truth into my heart. How can I do that?”

A glimpse inside this episode:

• The goal of salvation is a new kind of righteousness.


• Understanding sin requires both head knowledge and heart transformation.


• Living by faith means choosing what is right despite feelings.


• Growth in grace involves recognizing our ongoing need for grace.


• Sowing seeds of righteousness leads to spiritual growth.


• Habits shape our desires and affections.


• Choosing against fleshly desires is a step of faith.


• Reckoning ourselves dead to sin empowers us to resist temptation.


• Prayer and belief in the gospel are essential for spiritual life.


• Continuous reliance on God’s grace is crucial in the Christian walk.