A quick note for my Substack readers
I appreciate your patience as I get caught up with editing. I will be releasing the interview with Pavel in a few days.
I’m switching back to a prerecorded approach to my solo podcasts and the guest interview episodes. This will allow the episodes to be of the highest quality and increase my output.
I will continue to do Live Streams on Fridays as a means to connect with the community here and build fellowship together. I will have a seperate section within my publication here for the future Live Streams to call home.
They will consist of open discussions, Q&A, and audience member participation to share things that are weighing on your hearts. I feel called to build a strong community of Christ followers who are living boldly in their faith.
I have a lot of content planned, recorded, and in the works, so I’m excited about growing the Order Within Publication here.
Episode Introduction
In this episode, I explore the crucial distinction between Holy Spirit conviction and worldly condemnation.
Drawing from personal experience and deep scriptural grounding, I address how Christians can disagree, correct, and challenge one another while building up the body of Christ rather than tearing it down.
This episode tackles the painful reality of judgment within Christian communities and offers a redemptive path forward rooted in Christ’s example of mercy and restoration.
What You Can Expect From This Episode
Understand the difference between conviction that leads to repentance and condemnation that leads to spiritual death
Learn how to address sin in others gently and humbly, just as Scripture commands
Discover why Christ came to save, not condemn—and what that means for how we interact with fellow believers
Explore practical ways to build up the Christian community rather than tearing each other down
Find freedom in knowing that the Holy Spirit convicts while God alone judges
Receive encouragement to develop authentic relationship with God through Scripture rather than performative religion
Episode Chapters
00:05:02 - Welcome & Introduction Opening greeting, appreciation for live stream community, and excitement about upcoming conversations
00:06:05 - Building Community Through Dialogue The importance of different perspectives in Christianity and gratitude for Substack community connections
00:06:29 - Episode Focus: Condemnation vs. Conviction Introducing the main topic and why this distinction matters for Christian relationships
00:08:03 - Experiencing Condemnation from Fellow Believers Personal experiences with mockery and condemnation, distinguishing between helpful disagreement and harmful belittlement
00:09:26 - Scripture Foundation: John 3:16-17 Christ came to save, not condemn - establishing the biblical model for how Christians should interact
00:11:05 - Grounding in Scripture The importance of balancing Holy Spirit guidance with biblical foundation to maintain true north
00:13:37 - Community Encouragement & Future Conversations Opening the floor for engagement and scheduling discussions with Substack writers
00:15:23 - Romans 8:1: Freedom from Condemnation No condemnation in Christ Jesus - understanding our position as believers
00:19:47 - The Enemy’s Tactics: Shame & Accusation How Satan operates through condemnation versus how God works through conviction
00:24:15 - John 16:8: The Holy Spirit’s Role The Holy Spirit convicts about sin, righteousness, and judgment - gentle guidance toward truth
00:28:42 - Conviction Leads to Growth How God’s conviction is loving correction that builds up rather than tears down
00:32:18 - Matthew 7:1-5: Judging Others Examining judgment, hypocrisy, and the importance of self-examination before correcting others
00:36:55 - Practical Application: How to Correct in Love Moving from condemning to convicting through humility, prayer, and genuine care
00:41:30 - The Call to Unified Fellowship Building each other up in Christ rather than tearing down, focusing on restoration
00:46:53 - Community Reflection & Encouragement Reading chat comments, expressing gratitude for the community being built
00:47:52 - Dealing with Opposition Finding strength in persecution and using attacks as fuel for ministry
00:49:39 - Upcoming Conversations & Closing Next week’s topic on conspiracy theories, invitation for community participation, and final encouragement
00:52:36 - Closing Blessing Final appreciation, weekend wishes, and sign-off
Three Key Quotes
“God sent his son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. If we’re looking to Christ as our model, we have to follow his behavior. Christ didn’t come to condemn others—so why are we doing this to one another?”
“We can be convicted. I’ve never felt more convicted in my life about anything as I do what I’ve discovered in the Word and in Christ. We want to share that conviction, that fire, that love we have for Scripture, for God, for Christ. But if we’re going to condemn people and attack people individually, we’re going to push them away.”
“The Holy Spirit convicts—that’s what it does. We don’t need to condemn. God in Christ when He returns will be the judge. We are called to be convicted by the power of the Holy Spirit. Our job is to love, encourage, build up, and restore gently.”
Invitation to Action
Examine Your Heart This Week: When you encounter sin in yourself or witness it in others, pause and ask yourself: Am I responding with conviction or condemnation? Am I building up or tearing down? Does my response reflect Christ’s redemptive mission or am I judging? Choose mercy over judgment. Choose restoration over destruction.
Develop Your Personal Relationship With God: Open your Bible and read it. It’s the most effective door to knowing God’s character and developing authentic relationship with Him. Let Scripture be your foundation so the Holy Spirit can convict and guide you.
Ways to Connect
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If this message about choosing conviction over condemnation resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it. Help us build up the body of Christ by spreading this message of redemptive correction rooted in love. The Christian community needs more voices calling us back to Christ’s example of mercy and restoration.
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