Growing in the Spirit

You have a great attitude, and will go far with that. I do think it likely that God has given you a key that works specifically for you, and a key that can also help others. I know that God gave me a key years ago when I was in a state of indecision. I had a trouble being double-minded about what to believe, because good men disagreed with one another.

God led me to accept only what He has shown me, and not worry about others, except to give them an honest consideration--they may be correcting something I need to have corrected. But as far as reading the black and white of Scriptures, I should not be afraid to believe what I see is clear before me.

He also showed me a way to verify what I believed about the Scriptures, seeing doctrines rooted in previous passages. There is a connection between various passages that enable us to verify what they mean.

There were some basic promises God made, such as the Abrahamic promises. And there were key prophets who provided fundamental eternal truths that were referred to later on, such as the Prophet Daniel.

Certain doctrines that Paul taught had a basis in the Law of Moses. And like you said, Peter provided a balance to Paul, as well or cordiality. James also balanced Paul's emphasis on Grace with an emphasis on Christian Law.

And so, I agree with you that unity among brothers brings confirmation and balance. It also pleases the Lord because it demonstrates His unity among us, His presence in our midst.

Thanks for your kindness and wisdom. I only wish this was more prevalent.

yes I agree with pretty much all you said as far as I’m understanding it. And always appreciate your same spirit that’s consistent in my interactions with you always a brotherly kindness even if we aren’t seeing eye to eye , which seems to be the challenge for many of us, when we aren’t completely agreeing seems to be when the division and carnality rears it’s ugly head

I think at times we have all suffered in that I know I have through my life. Over time I’m learning that it’s not our job to make things grow , but to scatter seed is the purpose of some , then to water the job of some , to prune the job of some , fertilize the job of others and so on but it’s only God who is able to make us grow and bear fruit.

I’m not really sure of my own place in it , but I do know I want to be a benifit to others in some small way that turns them towards Christs word and love for them. I believe he is able to save souls and want to somehow help others who belong to him to adjust thier eyes just a smidge and look more to the gospel of the kingdom , because i feel it is rewlly
Neglected In The doctrines we hear most often.

I’m learning that without love we truly become clanging symbols and beat a drum that’s out of Rythym and caused many to shut thier ears, and I’m working to be better myself in many areas and just hoping some seed falls out in a others heart that will take root and God will cause to flourish through the time and care and brotherly love of others as they grow and mature

you are appreciated brother and I always enjoy the interactions we share sometimes here , always find good points presented in a good way in your words and that to me is really
An edification.

You are so on the right track! Yes, God does all the changing. And as long as we're abiding in the vine, and sharing the word, things are happening that pleases God. In different environments and at different times, we have different results. Sometimes we're told to sort of "hide ourselves" until the "tempest passes." At other times, we can simply light a match, and a spiritual explosion takes place.

Time and circumstance happens all the time, and God governs the way He sees fit. Some think they have God down and figured out, but they are only moving within a calling that they've received. God is really beyond figuring out, and does as He pleases. Thank goodness He's good!

Nice talking to you...
Randy

The sacrifice Jesus made bought our salvation. Why don't you accept that anymore?

Being a Jew does not make anybody a better Christian! He was *not* faithful when he misled you about Jesus being made a "sin sacrifice."

"You have no need that anyone should teach you, as his anointing teaches you all things."

I didn't say murderers were performing a "pure" act! Jesus himself was sinless and pure when they put him to death, wrongly. That enabled him to forgive sinners for what they do to God. That is the "sin sacrifice" I'm talking about. But you've abandoned orthodox doctrine for a Jewish friend, thinking someone Jews have an edge on Christian interpretation of doctrine.

Yes, all sin against God was forgiven when Jesus experienced that sin as a human being. That is what becoming a "sin sacrifice" was for Jesus. It was the opportunity to provide forgiveness when they accept him as their way, truth, and life.

I agree. But can you explain HOW to "walk in the Spirit"? Actually, Paul commands believers to "be filled with the Spirit" in Eph 5:18 and to "walk by means of the Spirit" in Gal 5:16. After describing the behavior of our "flesh" in v.17-21, Paul then describes the fruit (singular) of the Spirit in v.22-23.

So, how do believers produce this fruit?

Also, Paul commands believers to NOT grieve the Spirit (Eph 4:30) or quench the Spirit (1 Thess 5:19). This shows what believers who are NOT being filled or walking by the means of the Spirit are doing.

to be filled with and walk in the spirit we have to hear and believe the gospel of the kingdom

I must say Jesus was not nor became, sin. This is a idea of mans design and musings being sin unto itself.
The prerequisite for a sacrifice for sin was to have no sin, no spot nor blemish. Christ was and is perfect.

I think people take literally what phrasing The Bible uses, and cannot seem to follow the main idea.

Isaiah 53:5-8
5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.