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1 | Is the Holy Spirit Leading? | Gal 5:16 | John Ryals | 227969 | ||
I didn't finish taking the 'Litmus Test' after reading the first part of number one, "The first evidence is sorrow over sin...," As using the 'historical-grammatico' approach I immediately had thoughts of, (Matthew 5:4) "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted." I feel I came to a realization of the severity of sin and how it infected me and the whole world years ago,and this brought a type of mourning which God will comfort me from if I remain with my Faith in the finished work of the Cross. Let me see if I can clear this up, I agree with you on the status of the publican because it brought instant results because theplea was based upon the Atonement and not on self-righteousness; every afternoon at 3 o'clock the evening Lamb was offered up as a propitiation for the sins of that day; the Publican pleaded forgiveness and acceptance because of the merit of that atoning blood; it foreshadowed the Atoning Death of the Lamb of God, Who was him self the Propitiation, i.e., the "Mercy Seat". In verse 14 I feel the Publican was declared a righteous man; there are no degrees in Justification; one is either justified totally, or not justified at all! The Pharisee who depended on his self-righteousness was not justified and, therefore, lost! I pray I have not portrayed self righteousness in our online relationship, if I have I apologize in with all sincerity, but; I am trying to find some reference books other than the Bible for a friend who is trying to understand what the Cross is about. So iif you can help I would truly appreciate the assistance. Thank You/May God Bless You John Ryals |
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2 | Is the Holy Spirit Leading? | Gal 5:16 | DocTrinsograce | 228001 | ||
Dear John, Sorry... I stopped reading your post after you wrote "I didn't finish taking the 'Litmus Test'... ...then I saw "other than the Bible for a friend" ... hmmmm... As this is a Bible Study Forum, functioning under the explicit direction of our gracious host, the Lockman Foundation, citing Scripture is a regular occurrence. Nonetheless, perhaps the following book would help: "Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know" by Wayne Grudem and Elliot Grudem. Note, however, that it is a book that will direct your friend to the Bible. The Bible is our source of authority. In Him, Doc |
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3 | Is the Holy Spirit Leading? | Gal 5:16 | John Ryals | 228002 | ||
Another one of the compassionate people like yourself, who is connected with the forum discussion, supplied the information we needed. Thank you so much for your consideration and time spent. So that I may stay within the guidlines of our gracious host, 'The Lockman Foundation', is it o.k. to ask such a question, are there any other reference books other than the Bible that may be useful or helpful? | ||||||