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1 | searching for the truth | Philem 1:6 | Barabbas | 164792 | ||
FytRobert, I feel that God calls us to himself. We can only be an instrument that God uses to effect this. We need to be open to what God is doing in the lives of others and be able to respond when the opportunity arises. God also warns us that peoples hearts can be hardened against Him. When they are this way God will only put up with it for so long. Only prayer and a good relationship with God will give you the discernment you need to know when, if and what to say to this type of person. In general unbelievers will look at our actions more than they listen to our words. God said that outsiders will know us by our love, but always be ready with The Word when and if questions ever do come up and don’t ever be afraid to profess your faith and what God has done for you. Hope this may be of some help, Barabbas |
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2 | searching for the truth | Philem 1:6 | CDBJ | 164860 | ||
Hi Barabbas, I guess in my previous post to you I neglected to convey my point. I wasn’t suggesting that what you said was wrong with regards to God calling us to himself. I don’t “feel” that God calls us to himself, I “know” for a fact that God calls us to himself. Romans 8:29-30 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. [30] Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. I am saying that it isn’t right just because “I feel it”; it’s “fact” because “God proclaims it”, in his Word. Oh well, I think we are on the same page. By the way, how did you arrive at the name Barabbas as your forum name? Mark 15:7 And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection. John 18:40 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber. ----- While suppressing an uprising in Jerusalem, the Roman authorities had arrested Barabbas (from Bar Abba, “son of the father”), a notorious freedom fighter, robber (John 18:40), and murderer, along with other insurrectionists. He may have been a Zealot, a nationalist who stirred up opposition against Rome. Now he was awaiting execution. ------ Bible Knowledge Commentary ------ No connection I surmise, just kidding, CDBJ |
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3 | searching for the truth | Philem 1:6 | Barabbas | 164862 | ||
CDBJ, I see you did your homework. Barabbas was a sinner – destined to die for his actions – as I was before I knew Christ. Jesus died on the cross literally in Barabbas’ place – as He also did for me. The similarities end there, Barabbas was allowed to live in this world, and I would hope that the life of Jesus and His death in the place of Barabbas had changed his life so he doesn’t have to be judged for the terrible things he has done on earth – but in the biblical story of the sacrificial death of Jesus – I would say Barabbas represents us all (all those who put their faith in Jesus Christ). Also his name intrigued me. As your post indicates, the meaning of Barabbas is son of the father. When I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior, I became a son of the Father. Initially I thought you were upset at my answer, but after reading it again I realized that you were asking me to give biblical reference to my answers. I had no problems with your post. Romans 5:8 - But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. God Bless you, -Barabbas- |
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