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1 | The Gospel of Christ | Romans | stjohn | 217562 | ||
Dear David, Well said, son... In reading your post, It brings me to thinking of the young Martin Luther, and his struggles with Romans 1:17. The man being embedded in romanist theology had quite a hard time coming to the doctrine of grace, and realizing that righteousness is gained apart from works. Through hard study of Rom 1-3, understanding the true nature of sin and mans total depravity, young Luther just about drove the priest in the confessional crazy with his continuous confessions. He'd no sooner then leave the both and turn around to confess something that he'd forgotten, or even a thought that had perhaps just come into his head that was sinful to his conscience. I'll bet that priest was one man who was very relieved that Luther had embraced his theology of righteousness through faith and not works, like, twenty-five trips to the confessional or fifty hail Mary's for penance! (Rom 5:15) I suppose my point is, a good understanding of Romans can give us so much peace of mind and spirit. Putting aside our tendency to externally legalize our walk with God, gives us the liberty to enjoy God and live out the Gospel in love, peace, contentment of heart and mind, and true, unspeakable joy in the Lord! (Rom 11:29) Thanks again for a good post, David, I really appreciate your contribution to the forum. :-) John |
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2 | The Gospel of Christ | Romans | AWilliamson | 217568 | ||
Thanks brother John. I have never actually read the full story of Martin Luther so if anyone can advise a good short version I'll have to read it. I remember the first time I studied Romans and the stability (and as you say "peace of mind and spirit")it gives to realise that all of Gods dealings are righteous. He righteously judges, and He righteously justifies. Is it any wonder that Paul writes "O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen." (Rom 11v33-36) David |
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3 | The Gospel of Christ | Romans | azurelaw | 217569 | ||
Dear David, I join with others to welcome you to the forum. Have you made yourself familiar with the TOU as I have noticed that you are bearing 2 usernames. Could you please explain the reason for duplicate registration? Thanks. Shalom Azure |
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4 | The Gospel of Christ | Romans | dwilliamson | 217578 | ||
Dear all Apologies for the use of my brothers username - it was completely inadvertant and was the result of my sharing his computer briefly. I think it was about 12.30am this morning (by our time) and so I was possibly bleary eyed at the time. Also, the fact that I signed myself as David on the posts I think is sufficient to show that this was unintentional. Sorry!! As to the welcomes I've received to the forum - I appreciate them all very much. Doc, Thanks for the advice/direction as to where to obtain a good summary of Luthers life. In Him David |
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5 | The Gospel of Christ | Romans | stjohn | 217580 | ||
Hi David, Thats sounds legitimate to me brother. No problem. :-) I'm looking forward to meeting your brother, if he's anything like you. We could sure use more users with sound doctrine that are able and willing to teach. Blessings to you, sir. John |
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