Subject: how can i get the powers of the holy spi |
Bible Note: mommapbs, I believe I may not have read your post correctly and wish to amend my remark. Col. 1:28 (KJV) [Christ] Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: Col. 2:10 (KJV) And you are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power. You wrote in response: [Ken, I hear what you are saying "we are saved to be saved" BUT this is a concept that I just can't reconcile. The operative word that you have shared is "may" - I believe that this little word recognizes the sovereignty of God. God IS sovereign - He is Lord no matter what I believe. I trust Him with my soul as I trust Him with yours and those who have yet to know Him. mommapbs] Those two verses speak of Paul teaching,i.e., bringing into perfection, "born-again" individuals. So when I said "saved to be saved" is meant to imply that we are Justified to be Sanctified. Innocence to be Pure. "Complete to be Completed". What sin has wrought in us the Holy Spirit is given that we [might] overcome, by pushing to the perify of our souls, all that is not of Christ by vurtue of the new birth. In this way is the kingdom of God made known to us. The Church is given the task of nuturing. It is the example set for it by Mary, by the Holy Spirit. Our individal resposibilties have to do with building ourselves up in the Faith of Christ. 1 Corth 14 speaks of how this is accomplished along with studying the scriptures that we guage/measure our progress and accuracy. Acts 2 is the beginning of this journey and it is a journey that is never complete until we see Him. Hopefully He will greet us with "Well done, good and faithful [full of Faith] servant". Keep in mind this verse in mind: Hebrews 2:10 (NASB) For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, *[to perfect the author of their salvation through sufferings]. *This is to perfect Christ in them. Hope this helps, encourages, and challenges everyone who claims Christ. May I suggest reading 1-2 Peter and 1 John before responding. As a matter of fact maybe all of the Epistles......;) |