Contradiction of WORDS

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Atwood

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The problem comes down to a couple things..God isn't Sovereign, God's grace isn't enough, The works of Christ aren't enough, and the biggest thing...I want to be in control.

Until you give up control you can never truly understand the power of God's grace.

How much life do you need to live before you realize you are not in control?
 

Atwood

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No doubt and I agree for sure.....It is amazing how some will change how they act or talk when they find out that you are a believer for sure......!
And isn't it amazing how the ungodly know how a Christian ought to act and talk, and can instruct Christians on it? Now if you go around wearing the name "Jesus" on you, how long will it be before someone calls you a hypocrite?
 
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How much life do you need to live before you realize you are not in control?
That's actually kinda sad because for some people it will take a lifetime to realize that. I thank God he showed me that..I just wish He would have smacked me with a pillow instead of a rock lol
 
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And isn't it amazing how the ungodly know how a Christian ought to act and talk, and can instruct Christians on it? Now if you go around wearing the name "Jesus" on you, how long will it be before someone calls you a hypocrite?
Funny thing...If you act like Jesus they can't call you a hypocrite :)
 
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And isn't it amazing how the ungodly know how a Christian ought to act and talk, and can instruct Christians on it? Now if you go around wearing the name "Jesus" on you, how long will it be before someone calls you a hypocrite?
Besides I didn't say you had to advertise Jesus. But I will. :)
 
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And isn't it amazing how the ungodly know how a Christian ought to act and talk, and can instruct Christians on it? Now if you go around wearing the name "Jesus" on you, how long will it be before someone calls you a hypocrite?
Well I wouldn't know as I don't wear clothes, shirts or bumper stickers that commercializes Jesus and or the gospel....not that I judge any that do, but myself, I choose not to wear such things and have been able to testify of Jesus to a number that the Lord only knows as there always seems to be something that comes up that allows me to witness and or testify of the truth.....!
 
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That's actually kinda sad because for some people it will take a lifetime to realize that. I thank God he showed me that..I just wish He would have smacked me with a pillow instead of a rock lol
And or a few trips behind the woodshed with a few stripes of chastisement HAHAH!
 
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Well I wouldn't know as I don't wear clothes, shirts or bumper stickers that commercializes Jesus and or the gospel....not that I judge any that do, but myself, I choose not to wear such things and have been able to testify of Jesus to a number that the Lord only knows as there always seems to be something that comes up that allows me to witness and or testify of the truth.....!
And that is one of the most beautiful things about our God our Creator..he made us all different!

I wear the hat and shirts..people's attitudes change around me. This might provoke them to ask a question.

For you in a citation people will see a different attitude in you provoking them to question you as to..why.

We will each touch people maybe the other person couldnt. But God using us all, in the way that best fits us, can spread God's word to those who are lost.
 
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I feel so out of my depth when in the bible forums be cause I do know the bible and love the study of it but I am not a scholar of the word. I get soooo frustrated that I cant partake in the debates like my new friends elin...crossnote...jesusisall ..psychomom and dcontroversal.

I simply adore their faith and ability to articulate their beliefs.

So I just use my like button and pray..
I'll admit I myself get frustrated many times because I cannot put my thoughts into the correct words. But I also try to remind myself..God isn't finished with me yet. I still have many things to learn. God is showing me how to use the resources I have available to say the words that I'll use me. Notice I said "showing" still in the learning process.

Like you I pray a lot. Asking God for understanding and the words.
 
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And that is one of the most beautiful things about our God our Creator..he made us all different!

I wear the hat and shirts..people's attitudes change around me. This might provoke them to ask a question.

For you in a citation people will see a different attitude in you provoking them to question you as to..why.

We will each touch people maybe the other person couldnt. But God using us all, in the way that best fits us, can spread God's word to those who are lost.

That is why I said I do not judge others that do for sure, as each has been dealt a ministry of sorts.....and at the end of the day even if you or I only lead one person to Christ because of our stance, walk, witness.....it will be worth it in the end....There is joy in heaven in the presence of the angels over 1 (one) sinner that repents for sure.....!
 
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That is why I said I do not judge others that do for sure, as each has been dealt a ministry of sorts.....and at the end of the day even if you or I only lead one person to Christ because of our stance, walk, witness.....it will be worth it in the end....There is joy in heaven in the presence of the angels over 1 (one) sinner that repents for sure.....!
Oh for sure and like you...I am glad God can use me!
 
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I feel so out of my depth when in the bible forums be cause I do know the bible and love the study of it but I am not a scholar of the word. I get soooo frustrated that I cant partake in the debates like my new friends elin...crossnote...jesusisall ..psychomom and dcontroversal.

I simply adore their faith and ability to articulate their beliefs.

So I just use my like button and pray..
Well even being a prayer warrior is a good thing and if you study hard you can glean may deep truths from the scriptures...It takes decades of study to grasp many deep truths for sure from the word......!
 
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Oh for sure and like you...I am glad God can use me!
No doubt for sure...I view myself under the following banner...

God uses the base foolish things of the world to confound the wise for sure...Like Paul, I am the number 1 chief sinner among men and am unworthy of the least of the mercies of God for sure......!
 
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No doubt for sure...I view myself under the following banner...

God uses the base foolish things of the world to confound the wise for sure...Like Paul, I am the number 1 chief sinner among men and am unworthy of the least of the mercies of God for sure......!
I guess we have at 3 number 1 sinners cause I am there too.

It's amazing to me how people view grace some times. The grace of God should give us a sense of awe, reverence and fear (Biblical fear) of God.
 
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I feel so out of my depth when in the bible forums be cause I do know the bible and love the study of it but I am not a scholar of the word. I get soooo frustrated that I cant partake in the debates like my new friends elin...crossnote...jesusisall ..psychomom and dcontroversal.

I simply adore their faith and ability to articulate their beliefs.

So I just use my like button and pray..
You dont have to be a scholar. Just jump right in. You can pick and choose which threads you are more comfortable with.
 
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I guess we have at 3 number 1 sinners cause I am there too.

It's amazing to me how people view grace some times. The grace of God should give us a sense of awe, reverence and fear (Biblical fear) of God.
Yes and how the following gets rejected by those who teach works.....

If it is of works, then no longer of grace!
 
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I feel so out of my depth when in the bible forums be cause I do know the bible and love the study of it but I am not a scholar of the word. I get soooo frustrated that I cant partake in the debates like my new friends elin...crossnote...jesusisall ..psychomom and dcontroversal.

I simply adore their faith and ability to articulate their beliefs.

So I just use my like button and pray..
That, my sweet friend, is more important than anything.

Keep it up!