Subject: What about so-called revelation knowledg |
Bible Note: Ifm: I believe you are wealthy now! In James 2:5, "Listen, my beloved brethern: did not God choose the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?" If it is, according to the Bible, that life is but a vapor in time, why is important to be prosperious materialisticly or in material wealth? Jesus said His Kingdom was not of this world. Have you ever been to a third world country? I tell you they do infact tell others about the saving Mercy and saving Grace of the Lord Jesus. More times then not the people are dirt poor! But, they are obediant and TRUST in FAITh the Lords promise to supply their NEEDs. The Lord does do just as He said He would! The Lords example prayer says "Give us our DAILY bread" the example of Gods chosen people being supplied daily with mana is clear the Lord wants us to trust and rely on His ability to supply our needs. Often it is a walk of faith one day or even a meal at a time. I can say I know this by personal testimony. The Amplified Bible is just what it says, Amplified. This is not a word for word translation. So as you read it take into context what the meaning is. Taking it directly from the Greek John 10:10 says quote "The thief not comes except that he may steal and slay and destroy; I came that life they may have, and abundantly may have." Jesus Christ came to seek and save that which was lost. The abundant life is spiritual. In that, abundant life is transmitted into contentment, and peace with God in this physical world. If you took your theology of material abundance to Etheopia, Nigera or any where in Africa, no one would believe you, because Christians are suffering all over the world! Suffering for lack of clean water, food, shelter, clothes and much more. James 2:15-17 is clear as to what better off Christians are to do. This is the very central key to Christianity. How can you believe that the poor can't share the gospel effectively? They do every day, day after day. I stated that I would not debate WOF with you. I have been kind, respectful, and attempted dialogue with you. You have been respectful, but the dilogue is under gurded by the Health and Wealth message of WOF. I believe with what I've said and your responses, that there such a wide gap in what we understand about abundant life, we have a stalemate. I respectfully bow out, of continuing this debate. I agree to disagree. What I see is not being able to produce any change in thinking. I would challenge you to look very closely as to whom the wealthy are in WOF. Rarely is it the avrage attender. Always you will find the teachers and preachers living far above those they teach. Look at Jesus, He served those around Him. Jesus washed others feet, Jesus was the servant Christ, and we are to follow His example. Jesus was poor in worldy goods and lived quite a simple life style. With kindness and Christian concern, is it possible you have misunderstood the meaning of an abundant life in Christ Jesus? I do know we see the gospel from totally different perspectives. Think about what I've said and pray to have the real truth revealed to you. Peace. justme |