By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - At least 15 students accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior during Louisiana Christian University’s spring revival held Feb. 27-29 on campus. John Fream, pastor of Cypress Baptist Church, Benton, spoke from Galatians 5:16–25 each day and encouraged students never to give up the fight between the spirit and the flesh. Elevate and Voices, LCU’s musical ensembles, led worship during each revival service. “It’s a battle every day for Christians,” Fream said. “You’re either going to be controlled by your flesh or controlled by the spirit of God.” Once a person receives Christ, Fream said, he or she is justified. That means the spirit of God lives within you. However, Christians must continue to seek out things of the spirit to become more like Jesus. Fream said the flesh will continue to try to be in control as long as we live on the Earth. Whoever is the best “fed” will succeed, and “we can feed our flesh or our spirit.” He encouraged students to read the Word of God every day, seek God in prayer and attend church with other believers. “Don’t quit,” Fream said. “Through the ups and downs, ins and outs, Louisiana, the United States and the world need … [Read more...]
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