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1 | Is there no volition? | John 15:4 | charis | 579 | ||
Dear fellow, Please understand that I mean dear, and I mean fellow. I am in no way being condescending. I don't know your name, your gender, your age, or your place of domicile. I know you only as a Christian. You are apparently well-read and fervent in your faith in Christ Jesus. I injected irony into my comments, and I did say, "...you believe...," which was inappropriate. You are correct in stating that you never mentioned the word election. For these I humbly apologize. This forum is for the benefit of all who read, of the many-membered body of Christ. It seems to me that your answers tend to be more theological or philosophical. I can see that you have spent a great deal of time studying the Bible and the works of others (dead and alive) that dedicated themselves to the study of the Bible. Though I also study, my calling leads me to be more concerned with the application of faith in everyday terms dealing with common folk. Very few people understand (or care) about how Hebrew and Greek applies to them. Few people really grasp the difference between 'produce' and 'bear' fruit. Even I know that my good works do not purchase my salvation, and I think that anybody who has come to a personal relationship with Jesus understands this. "Credit for us?"(scoff) Yes, I think we do participate in the battle against sin. I do understand that "all praise is God's," but we also enter the fray. Maybe you live in an environment with little temptation or trial. Where I live there are less than 1 percent professing Christians. Theoretical faith has little use. When someone asks me, "How do I abide in Christ?" I have to give them some practical direction, not a theological discourse. Winning arguments doesn't win souls here. It only further alienates those who are already convinced that all Christian are pedantic and arrogant. Please understand my point of view, and I will try to reciprocate. Back to this forum, I am under the impression that many who participate are searching for practical means of serving God. I hope be share with them, giving and receiving as we work out our salvation. Peace to you, in Jesus' name. |
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2 | Is there no volition? | John 15:4 | kalos | 583 | ||
Thank you for a terrific note. Now I feel I understand better where you are coming from. Your letter helps me to better see the world in which you live and your practical concerns. Forgive me if I have offended you. In your current note you express genuine concern for the body of Christ as well as the unsaved. I must agree with your observations on where the average person is at and which approaches to evangelism are appropriate and which are not. I seem to have completely misunderstood you and didn't see your admirable spirit and attitude. This is not idle flattery on my part. I am not a flatterer. You deserve credit for a keen mind and a good heart. I will be the first to admit an incorrect perception of you. Thank you again for your current note to me. I will keep it and treasure it. You sound like a person I'd like to be friends with. God bless you richly. As far as the desire to serve, obey and honor God with a clean and godly life, I agree with you 100 percent and admire your stand for right living and pleasing God. From now on, I'll be looking for your questions and notes with great interest. | ||||||
3 | Is there no volition? | John 15:4 | charis | 948 | ||
Dear JVH0212, This week has been great for me because of your note. The reason is that the Spirit led me to repentance and peace through our little discussion. I believe that the Lord used you to help me, and I thank Him for you. Though I still disagree on some points here and there, I am sure that our discussing them like Christians is pleasing to God. I, too, look forward to 'talk about Jesus' with you and the esteemed colleagues involved in this forum. In Christ Jesus, charis | ||||||
4 | Is there no volition? | John 15:4 | kalos | 953 | ||
Received and read your note, to which this is a reply. We can agree to disagree. Let us agree on the essential doctrines of the historic Christian faith. Other matters, while not unimportant, are secondary and we need not break fellowship because of a disagreement over them. I don't expect everyone to agree with me on everything. I would be astonished if anyone did. Isn't this the greatest website? I'm looking forward to many inspiring and stimulating discussions at this site with you and the other members. . . . Your brother in Christ, JVH0212 . . . (Not the name on my birth certificate. (smile)) |
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5 | Is there no volition? | John 15:4 | charis | 978 | ||
Dear friend, as a seeker of Truth, I cannot 'agree to disagree.' because this would be a disservice to us both. However, I will promise to you that, because of my great respect for you, your faith, your honesty, and your desire for Truth (in Jesus), I won't allow any disagreement to hinder our continued fellowship. (I have some interesting questions about that in the future) Some of my best friends, mentors, and students are those that I share some disagreement. The key word is share. I fellowship with them in Jesus' name! After all, "...let God be found true, though every man be found a liar..." Romans 3:4 I will always pray that my inadequacies will be shown to me through God's servants, and also that I might serve God by (by grace) portraying truth. Indeed, continued fellowship and communication will glorify the Lord in our midst. In Christ Jesus. |
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6 | Is there no volition? | John 15:4 | kalos | 1009 | ||
Good morning, Charis! . . . Likewise because of my respect for you, I too will not allow a disagreement to come between us. I doubt that there is one person in my church who would agree with me on every point of doctrine. But, regardless, I sure love and appreciate those folks. . . . The verse you quoted, Rom 3:4, is one of my all-time favorites. Maybe it should be a motto for this forum. . . . Continued fellowship with each other is also my desire, as well as yours. Good to hear from you. Take care. . . . Sincerely, John (which IS the name on my birth certificate). |
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7 | Is there no volition? | John 15:4 | charis | 1015 | ||
Good night, my dear fellow, from the land of the rising sun. Amen! to your note. Iesu Kirisuto no na ni yori (in the name of Christ Jesus), Randell | ||||||