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What is conviction?
the process by which God, through the Holy Spirit, sets apart the people of God for godliness; the process of being made holy, a change of mind; to turn around; to move away from something to something else; specifically, to move away from sin and toward God, acknowledging the truth regarding the Holy Spirit’s charge against us, good news; specifically, in the New Testament, good news about God’s work through Jesus Christ to provide salvation, rebirth or re-creation; here the work of the Holy Spirit by which the Holy Spirit indwells a repentant sinner, resulting in “new birth” or “new creation”
the process by which God, through the Holy Spirit, sets apart the people of God for godliness; the process of being made holy, a change of mind; to turn around; to move away from something to something else; specifically, to move away from sin and toward God, acknowledging the truth regarding the Holy Spirit’s charge against us, good news; specifically, in the New Testament, good news about God’s work through Jesus Christ to provide salvation, rebirth or re-creation; here the work of the Holy Spirit by which the Holy Spirit indwells a repentant sinner, resulting in “new birth” or “new creation”
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The term "conviction" can have multiple meanings depending on the context, but in a theological sense, particularly within Christianity, it refers to a profound realization brought about by the Holy Spirit regarding one's own sinfulness and the need for redemption.
1. **Spiritual Sense**: Conviction, in this context, is the process by which God, through the Holy Spirit, awakens individuals to their spiritual condition, leading them to recognize their sinfulness and need for salvation. It often results in a change of mind (repentance), where a person turns away from sin and moves toward God.
2. **Acknowledgment of Truth**: Conviction involves acknowledging the truth of the Holy Spirit's persuasive work, understanding the charges against oneself concerning sin, and realizing the necessity of seeking forgiveness.
3. **Good News**: In the broader Christian narrative, conviction is often linked with the good news (or gospel) of Jesus Christ, where individuals learn about God's redemptive actions through Christ's sacrifice and the promise of salvation.
4. **Rebirth and Transformation**: The conviction leads to a transformative experience often described as rebirth or re-creation. This is where the Holy Spirit indwells a repentant sinner, resulting in a new identity and a commitment to living a life of godliness.
In summary, conviction encompasses the Holy Spirit's role in guiding individuals to recognize sin, seek forgiveness, and ultimately find new life and purpose in relation to God.
1. **Spiritual Sense**: Conviction, in this context, is the process by which God, through the Holy Spirit, awakens individuals to their spiritual condition, leading them to recognize their sinfulness and need for salvation. It often results in a change of mind (repentance), where a person turns away from sin and moves toward God.
2. **Acknowledgment of Truth**: Conviction involves acknowledging the truth of the Holy Spirit's persuasive work, understanding the charges against oneself concerning sin, and realizing the necessity of seeking forgiveness.
3. **Good News**: In the broader Christian narrative, conviction is often linked with the good news (or gospel) of Jesus Christ, where individuals learn about God's redemptive actions through Christ's sacrifice and the promise of salvation.
4. **Rebirth and Transformation**: The conviction leads to a transformative experience often described as rebirth or re-creation. This is where the Holy Spirit indwells a repentant sinner, resulting in a new identity and a commitment to living a life of godliness.
In summary, conviction encompasses the Holy Spirit's role in guiding individuals to recognize sin, seek forgiveness, and ultimately find new life and purpose in relation to God.