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Subject: Born into the Kingdom of God? |
Bible Note: Sometimes these two words are interchangeable in scripture but, in your estimation, is there a difference between being 'saved' and being 'redeemed'? A second question I might ask is what relationship does being "born again" have to do with both/either these words? Can either stand independent of the experience of the INDWELLING? If not, why not? OK, I wanted to take a second look at what I believe, to ensure that I wasn’t too far off base scripturally. I know I’ll probably be crucified for what I believe, but then so was Jesus. In my estimation, being SAVED, and being REDEEMED is generally one in the same. I was purchased with the blood of the Lamb. The debt that I owe God wasn’t just cancelled, but PAID-N-FULL. I have escaped the eternal damnation that I truly deserve, For the wages of sin is death, and For ALL have sinned and come short of the glory of God. I deserve death, but it ain’t happening here. Now I believe that being BORN AGAIN entails the principles of Eph. 4:22-24. That ye put off, concerning the former conversation, the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lust 23 And be RENEWED IN THE SPIRIT OF YOUR MIND 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. That is, being born again entails a totally different perspective FORM doing things the world’s way TO doing things God’s way. If you haven’t noticed, there is a VERY BIG DIFFERENCE. Can either stand independent of the experience of the indwelling. If I understand your question correctly, you’re asking if these things can happen without the Holy Ghost, not even close. It is the Holy Spirit that points me in the right direction, even before I know I want to go that way. It is through the Spirit that gives me the choice to either accept or reject Christ. Without the Spirit, I probably wouldn’t even care about doing things God’s way. Take a look at Eph. 4:23, what do that mean to you in reference to your question. So what do you think?? The CurtMan |