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1 | "If" small word, BIG DEAL | Rom 8:17 | KCEvangelist | 90584 | ||
What is your take on "if" in part b of this verse? Seems like a little word with huge ramifications. |
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2 | "If" small word, BIG DEAL | Rom 8:17 | itiswritten | 90590 | ||
Dear KCEvangelist, Well this is just a comment on your observation. I agree that the IF does have a huge significance. Often, as Christians, many tend to be so "submissive," so "timid," so "meek," in their way of thinking that they don't assert with boldness what is truly intended. IF we are his children (and many claim this to be true) then we ought to also realize the great privileges we have. However, in the kingdom and indeed, in the natural universe that God has created, privilege ALWAYS comes with equal responsibilities. (Luke 14:27-28) Remember, Jesus said to "count the cost." At least this is my observation. Itiswritten |
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3 | "If" small word, BIG DEAL | Rom 8:17 | KCEvangelist | 92007 | ||
I was referring to the "if" in part b only. It seems to me that our glorification hinges on "if we suffer with Him." Of course, suffering saves no one, but suffering with Jesus is clear evidence of "the genuineness of our faith." If "privilege always comes with equal responsibilities" what is the consequence of not fulfilling those responsibilities, i.e. "not suffering with Him"? |
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4 | "If" small word, BIG DEAL | Rom 8:17 | itiswritten | 92017 | ||
Dear KCEvangelist, I would not say we are saved by our ACTIONS. We are saved by faith. However, if we believe we will act a certain way just as we would act a certain way if we did not believe. Now the Bible also tells us that we were saved FOR certain good works (read Ephesians 2:10 and James 2: 2-18). It is inevitable that if we live according to what we believe that persecution and/or affliction will come. There are also promises that God gives us that require certain "works" and certain blessings will come for those who fulfill the responsibilities required. "Give,and IT SHALL BE GIVEN UNTO YOU," and read about the fast that God has chosen rather than our depriving ourselves of food and see also the promises attached to "God's Fast." (read Isaiah 58:5-14). If we do little to nothing concerning our "faith" we are in danger because it says in Revelation 3:15-16- "I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth." Itiswritten. |
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