Analogy
Baptism is, among other things, a public declaration. It is the believer’s way of saying, before witnesses, “I belong to Jesus…
Identity · Obedience · Faith
Analogy
Guilt and Conviction
pastoral distinction
Conviction from the Spirit is specific, leads toward repentance and hope, and aligns with the finished work of Christ. Accusing guilt is often vague, repetitive, and isolating. One drives us to the cross. The other keeps us circling the same failure without relief. Learning the difference is part of spiritual maturity.
How you’d preach it
Helps people sort the difference between the Spirit’s convicting work and the enemy’s accusing work.
- Obedience
- Repentance
- Identity