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1 | Rowdy, Rowdy, are you sure? | 1 Tim 2:9 | DocTrinsograce | 132234 | ||
Thank you, ma'am. I rather thought that you might be speaking in common terms, but I was curious. Thank you for explaining! Actually, I have noticed this same sort of "drawing" in my own life. In that sense there is a process that is only visible looking back over the past. From my own theological tradition I would call this an aspect of "electedness" (if there were such a word). :-) What we are talking about is expressed well by Francis Thompson in the poem "Hound of Heaven." (Though I find parts of it more poetic than soundly doctrinal.) Tying both of these topics (conversion and preaching) together: Unfortunately, among Baptist circles, we have been guilty of leading people to believe that saying a prayer, or walking an aisle, or some such thing is a kind of first step. Then, if you want to get serious about God, get baptized. Then, if you really want to be holy, sit in the front row and come to church every time the door is opened. Then, if you are even more serious about God, become a Sunday School teacher. Then, if you are even more interested in Godly things, become a deacon. Then, if you want to be really out there, become a preacher. But if you want to be super holy, become a missionary! I have searched the scriptures and I do not find this kind of optional behavior. I am bought with a price. I can do nothing but fall at the foot of the throne and cry out "I am but a dead dog!" What else is there but full submission to such an incredible Sovereign Lord! To mix love of self with worship of such an awesome Savior is to end up with nothing left but the filthy rags of self. I must come to Him through that narrow gate. Anything else is offering strange fire. Sorry... I do go on, don't I? :-) Thank you, again, for your comments. |
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2 | Rowdy, Rowdy, are you sure? | 1 Tim 2:9 | WalkingTalkingBible | 132371 | ||
Hi, Doc, thanks for sharing that testimony with me. I know some that follow the Baptist teachings (I'm not saying that all Baptists are this way) and they go to church as the "good thing to do." The ones I know don't trust God, don't go to church often, gamble, curse, fornicate, etc. I continue to live a Godly life before them instead of preaching at them all time. I also ask God to keep me humble so that I can love them unconditionally, like He loves me (I know I don't do everything right). Some of them are wondering how I was cruising the Caribbean last week and missed hurrican Ivan (I visited almost all of the islands hit and New Orleans!). They see the blessings of God in my life but have not yet figured out what the difference is. I pray that God will give them the mind to receive the truth. With the love of God, WalkingTalkingBible |
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3 | Rowdy, Rowdy, are you sure? | 1 Tim 2:9 | DocTrinsograce | 132419 | ||
I am grateful for the example that you set. I will pray that God will grant you grace so that you do not falter, and that He will have mercy on your associates. I have appreciated your comments. As a scientist I am sure you recognize the power of terminology. I am afraid I sometimes over analyze what people say. It is fault rooted in over thirty years in my own profession. The next time I watch CSI on TV, I will remember that Sarah Sidal is not representative of every forensic scientist! :-) |
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