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161 | Interpret Jude1:23 - hate sinners shirt | Jude 1:23 | Just Read Mark | 83701 | ||
Thread of grace. ..Thanks, Ray. You have elaborated on the "thread of grace" that surrounds the critique of false of teaching. I, too, love verse 24. "To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy ...." So the whole book is a critique of those who have tasted God's grace and yet fall away. It is not condemning those who don't believe, but those who have believed and then corrupt their faith. But here is the assurance, that Christ will keep us and hold us safely. We need not despair and say, "Who then can be saved." |
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162 | Interpret Jude1:23 - hate sinners shirt | Jude 1:23 | Just Read Mark | 83702 | ||
Counting Pronouns. By the way: I've never heard of counting pronouns as an interpretive tool. While it is playfully fun to thank the Trinity for multiples of 3... well.... it sounds like a risky line of inquiry. I smiled, and praised God as I read your note. Peace. |
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163 | Interpret Jude1:23 - hate sinners shirt | Jude 1:23 | Just Read Mark | 83703 | ||
False Teachers. Yes, Radioman2, the text is about people of faith who have turned away. But we are surrounded by people who fit this description, don't you think? People we need to reach out to. Of course, the corruptions of our era are a little different (I don't see too much licence happening during our love-feasts, for instance) but they are still present. So, it seems difficult to use such harsh language against people in our midst. Then again, let's not be sentimental. Loving, but not soft. |
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164 | What are the implications of Christ resu | Revelation | Just Read Mark | 85050 | ||
Another scripture that speaks very clearly about the relationship of the resurrection and our lives as Christians is Romans 6:1-14. It portrays the FREEDOM that we receive as God's gift --- and also the commitment demanded of Christ's followers. Now, I agree with Hank that looking at the Bible with non-Christians is powerful. But there is a story that is very clear, that I have shared with people (and also drew me to Christ as a young Christian) ---it is a story (like a parable) called "The Ragman" by Walter Wangerin. You can find it easily on the internet. May God bless your conversations, and the hearts of your friends. |
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165 | Are churches preaching cheap grace? | Rev 18:4 | Just Read Mark | 85430 | ||
Church is essential. Hello GoodNewsMinister -- I was struck by your withdrawal from Church life. I know many people that have been disillusioned with church -- and found it superficial, lacking in life-transforming faith. But, in my experience, their faith becomes interiorized and fruitless by being cut off from believers. No church is perfect. Some are more faithful than others. BUT we are called, I think, to be part of Christ's communal body. If God has granted you such a vivid vision of what faithfulness means, perhaps you have the gifts to revitalize a church in your area? Also remember, however, that working under authority of church leaders has benefits (even when leaders aren't perfect) because, if we each make up our own version of the gospel, we are prone to self-delusion. The church -- serving God in community -- is a blessing. Yours JRM |
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166 | Are Christain who murder exluded? | Rev 21:8 | Just Read Mark | 143036 | ||
God's grace is wonderful. Thank you for the scriptural reference. I think Revelation makes a lot more sense when tied back through the Bible like this. The washing is a powerful image. JRM |
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