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1 | Discovering the will of God | Eph 2:10 | lookN4luv | 129145 | ||
Thank you. I don't think I've ever heard a more beautiful explaination. I hope many read this thread and come to the same understanding. Brother, I have stood on both sides of that fence, as sad as that is to admit, yet our Lord (in His perfect time) used my shortcomings in an adversed way to benifit my growth in Christ, my Savior. Trust and obey ... For there's no other way, Amen. this is only intended to be a praise note. However, I would like to ask you just one question, and if you feel you can help me better understand, then please reply when you have the time. ... You had mentioned that if God were talking to many individuals we would need those words in order to live by EVERY Word of God. Well, OK I understand your analogy, but do you believe that there are modern-day Prophets and Visionaries? Here is the reason I ask; God's Word tells us "in the last days...old men will dream dreams and see visions and your son's and daughters will give prophesy..." One other thing that's not easy to understand ... Saul, Isreal's 1st king had to go to Sammual to inquire of the will of God, why did he not have access to hear and understand God for himself? I believe God's ways are unchanging ... the same yesterday , today , and tomorrow. So wouldn't that also include the Prophets? thank you again, JKW |
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2 | Discovering the will of God | Eph 2:10 | DocTrinsograce | 129187 | ||
Thank you, JKW, I've been on both sides of the fence too. God is gracious to not only in our salvation, but in our continued sanctification. The Bible represents a progressive revelation of God. It is true that God does not change. However, He has worked out His eternal purposes in a gradually unfolding fashion. He wants to be close to His own. At one time we could only approach Him in the temple. Now the temple is within us. At one time His Spirit came upon those who were prophets, judges, or kings. Now the Spirit dwells within us. Nevertheless, today we see with the eyes of faith. In the future we will see clearly, even to the point of seeing Him even as we are seen. Regarding Saul, you must understand that God has always prescribed the right way to approach Him. No one can come to Him outside of the very specific ways that He has specified. To try to come to Him on our own terms is to call down judgment on ourselves. God is sovereign, not man. In our day, the revelation of God is complete. We have all that we need to know from Him. He has stated it all very clearly, and He has given us His Spirit to bring it all home in our hearts. Like kalos says so well succinctly, "God does not mumble." The canon of scripture is closed. The Apostles had a special purpose -- that's why they were to focus of Christ's ministry -- with the death of the last Apostle, our era began. Now we have the Holy Scripture gathered together into the 66 books we love and hold so dear. By the way, what we do have is far superior than having prophets. God has provided us something much more specific, much more personal, much more immediate, much more lucid, and much more precious! I am convinced that if we really belong to God, that nothing can stand in the way of His accomplishing His purposes in us. For this I am quite grateful, because I know all too well how poorly I handle my own life. I need Him, every hour I need Him! Every time I stumble it is a reminder of just how much I need Him! |
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3 | Discovering the will of God | Eph 2:10 | 1949 | 129257 | ||
Thanks so much to everyone who's joined in this discussion. You've given me a new understanding of God's principles. God bless you all, 1949 | ||||||
4 | Discovering the will of God | Eph 2:10 | lookN4luv | 129790 | ||
hi, 1949. Just a thought ... Do you remember the hymn "In the Garden"? the words may help you see anothers understanding of God's communication. I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses. And the voice I hear falling on my ear the Son of God discloses. And He wlks with me and He talks with me. He tells me I am His own. And the joy we share as we tarry there no other has ever known. in Christ, JKW |
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