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1 | What is the point? | 1 Thessalonians | charis | 1344 | ||
Good morning, EveryHome. You are very observant. I DO live in a world you do not live in. As to my sleeping habits, they are just fine ;-) Sorry, my friend, I couldn't help leading you on for a moment...I live in Japan. You see, I am very much aware of Satan's ability to 'sway' Christians from the path. I just don't agree that he can 'snatch' us away from God. If you would use Search for 'Snatch' or 'Salvation' you will find a great discussion on that. Thank you very much for your compliment. In faith, I cannot consider any word more favorable than 'centrist.' I frequently use the capital 'X' thing because I find that many Christians who favor any particular 'proper' adjective describing their faith are not 'something more than Christ,' but something less than Christ.' I am sorry, too, that I left off the first part of 2 Timothy 2:12. It, and the context, are among my favorites. I understand persecution and very much, and I believe that it is in persecution that the church really shines. Remember my situation, less than 1 percent 'professing' Christians, and probably one-tenth that Bible-believing and church-attending. There are no Christian television shows or radio stations (maybe a blessing!) and few of the reference materials you enjoy are translated. Yet, the church shines. I believe the church will shine on that day, or in those days, if you prefer, and Satan will be found to be not as strong as some think. Well, I must go to church. I am blessed to hear your views. Love in Christ Jesus. | ||||||
2 | What is the point? | 1 Thessalonians | EveryHome | 1384 | ||
Dear charis.... it's me again. I am really interested in what you meant in a previous response when you suggested I find "A good end-time teaching". I asked you then but I think you forgot to explain or give me suggestions for the source of such teaching (synthesized from Scripture I presume) and I would really like to know what it is that would impress you as "good end-time teaching". You have depth. I like depth unless it becomes "analysis paralysis"... which I certainly do not sense in your case. He loves you charis! | ||||||
3 | What is the point? | 1 Thessalonians | charis | 1412 | ||
Dear EveryHome, I appreciate very much your comments and compliments. You did indeed ask me for specifics, and I did not comply. I wish I could point to few resources, or even one that has 'impressed me.' Unfortunately, none come to mind. The main reason for this is not my arrogance, but my ignorance. I've been here for almost 15 years, and when I go to the U.S. I always look at the titles available on the shelf, and sometimes buy them. However, my (limited) experience has always left me disappointed. I guess it is because they are usually 'best-seller' type books appealing more to the emotions (flesh-soul) than to the heart (soul-spirit). Though almost all books use scripture, the focus is sensationalism, alarmism and divisive support for their 'X-trib' docrine, not faith building words of exhortation or encouragement. Many read them and are more worried about their own lack of faith or the power of Satan, the result does not build the church. I think the best 'end-time teaching' is a good study Bible, a shepherded and fellowshipping church, and a balanced pulpit. In Jesus. |
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