Subject: What is God's part in my santification?. |
Bible Note: Pam Joe and I come from two different view points, our basic theology differs. I would like to think mine is the correct one, but I know it isn't totally correct. Mainly because God hasn't totally revealed everything on the subjects upon which we differ. However I have and do learn from Joe. And I agree with what he said in your last quote of him. By the way I read pretty much all the posts on the forum so I saw what Joe said. Had I severely disagreed I would have jumped in. We are forgiven of our sins and being under the blood any new sin is hidden from God, however Jesus clearly said if you love me you will obey my commandments John 14:15. While we must rely on grace for our salvation we still have the responsibility to drive sin from our lives and steer toward holiness. I see our relationship with Jesus as being most vital . Sin effects that relationship, our conscience is troubled and communication lines get crossed. As we sin or walk in sin our relationship with Jesus diminishes. We become troubled, distressed, open to attack, fear and loneliness permeate our lives. However as we walk holy the relationship seems to bloom, to flourish, to prosper. In my life the more I separated my flesh from the world and focused more on Jesus my relationship with Jesus gets stronger. My life became better, more meaningful, richer and more purposeful. I feel fulfilled and this is drawing me yet closer to Jesus and further from the lust of the world. The key here is the word separated, if we look at the word sanctify we see it’s meaning of; set apart, to separate, to reserve, made holy for service of the Lord. Sanctification is our conscience effort along with work of the Holy Spirit to separate ourselves from the lusts of flesh and this world to walk in a closer relationship with Christ. Stay with it your on the track. EdB |