The most important and first thing to do every day is go to the Word of God each day and many times during the day whether it be reading it or hearing it preached and taught.
And I repost for clarification. Amen.
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The most important and first thing to do every day is go to the Word of God each day and many times during the day whether it be reading it or hearing it preached and taught.
It's about POST CROSS.
"And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who tresspass against us..." That was under the old covenant before the CROSS.
Today in the new covenant we forgive because HE first forgave us. We love because HE first loved us. Now we know the reason we are forgiven and it is not because of what we do it's because of what JESUS did.
He doesn't take back His forgiveness if we don't forgive someone. That is old covenant....His forgiveness is not contingent/conditional on us but conditional/contingent on JESUS. WHO IS A SURE FOUNDATION.
This is the NEW COVENANT.
For everything good we look to Him........it is a constant teaching that will never end, amen.
Yes I remember as a Roman Catholics it was prayed each and every time during the liturgy. Tradition of men.
There is a timeline to the revelation of the New Covenant when one grasps that, then things become much clearer
I do not support CHRISTIAN CENSORSHIP. No ONE Christian teacher or preacher is going to teach or preach everything we already know. And not all Christians agree on every single topic from A-Z
But what we all do believe are the foundational truths of the Christian faith and I think that needs to be posted again especially for those who want to censor anyone and everyone who is not like them.
WE BELIEVE
- In one God, who exists in three Persons—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is loving, holy and just.
- That the Bible is God’s Word. It is inspired and accurate. It is our perfect guide in all matters of life.
- That sin has separated us all from God, and that only through Jesus Christ can we be reconciled to God.
- That Jesus Christ is both God and Man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He led a sinless life, took all our sins upon Himself, died and rose again. Today, He is seated at the right hand of the Father as our High Priest and Mediator.
- That salvation is God’s gift to us. It is available to anyone who confesses the Lord Jesus with their mouth and believes that God has raised Him from death to life.
- That water baptism is a symbol of the cleansing power of God and a testimony of our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
- That the Holy Spirit is our Comforter. He guides us in all areas of our lives. He also blesses us with spiritual gifts and empowers us to yield the fruit of the Spirit.
- That the Holy Communion is a celebration of Jesus’ death and our remembrance of Him.
- That God wants to transform, heal, and provide for us, so that we can live blessed and victorious lives that will impact and help others.
- That we are called to preach the gospel to all nations.
- That our Lord Jesus Christ is coming back again just as He promised.
If someone is saying the opposite of these truths that our Christian faith is founded on then the word "heresy" applies. Otherwise, it's one man's beliefs over another. And we are here to discuss the Bible not hit people over the head with it.
"In essentials, unity
In non-essentials, liberty
And in ALL things, charity"
Be blessed, brothers and sisters.
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Joaniemarie,
You and I haven't always agreed on all things here on CC, and we won't necessarily always agree in the future. What we DO agree on, however, are the things you listed.
I've made posts in the past about who my favorite pastors and theologians are, and they don't agree with one another on every single Christian thing. But, as is the case between us, they all DO agree on the items you mentioned.
I would consider myself a little more "fundamental" than you, but that's OK. I just try to stand for the faith without being "too" confrontational. Sometimes confrontation and conflict are necessary, but I don't like to quibble over small things.
And thank you for your contributions to the CC forums!
NMBH
Thank you NMBH., same to you!I don't come here to argue either and I'm also finding I don't come here to "contend" for the faith either. I think it's more about sharing with other believers here.
There are many good preachers and teachers but I have some favorites that build me up in the Lord every day. They don't agree with one another on some issues but ALL of them believe in the list posted here under "I BELIEVE"
I was just listening to some preachers last night in a question and answer platform. I used to listen to their kind of preaching and teaching all the time and was actually raised on it. While hearing them again it's obvious now why I no longer agree with them the way I USED to. But still they are amazing men of God and I respect and can appreciate them and find them worth listening to for the things we do agree on.
These men are obviously men of God but they are also just human the same as we are. I think we each have to be taught by the Holy Spirit through the Bible personally so we are able to stand strong on our own with Jesus even when some people disagree with us.
To know what we believe and why because it's us and Jesus at the beginning and end of each day. I also think we have to find a good Bible believing church we can come into agreement with that preaches Christ as He is revealed in the Bible and to be able to be accountable to that body of believers.
Today I'm in agreement with a Full Gospel church whereas for years our family went and agreed with Fundamental Baptist churches.
Below is a youtube video with
Duncan, Mohler, Sproul, Zacharias. Questions and Answers #2 [video=youtube;kHTZrxHB-so]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHTZrxHB-so&t=2765s[/video]
Yes, I love that quote - unity does not require uniformity, thank the Lord!
I like this illustration:
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It gives a good visual about what the term 'core issues' means.
So much of what's debated here at the BDL falls on the outer rings of this model.
-JGIG
While I absolutely agree with you that Salvation is not based on us forgiving others, but on God forgiving us through His Son, I'm not sure we can put the "Our Father" (the Lord's prayer is actually a misnomer IMO) in an Old covenant box, and kinda forget about it.
The prayer is a model that Jesus is teaching us, and I believe applicable for Christians today. I believe we should pray for Christ's return ON EARTH. I think forgiveness is a natural fruit that a born again child of God will do. And of course we should be thanking the Lord for not only our food, but EVERYTHING. I also see no problem asking for strength in times of temptaion.
I don't know anything about this Farley guy. I do believe that virtually every single Paster or preacher can fall victim to the heretic hunter, but there are really are some nad apples spreading bad stuff.
So dividing, and discerning the Word as you say is crucial.
Agreed, PennEd, there is value in the Lord's Prayer.
Every element that you speak of is also not only touched on, but expanded in the Epistles.
The Apostles put what Jesus said into a New Covenant context - Be content and thankful in all circumstances because His grace is sufficient, and imparting to us that God is able to do more than we could ask or imagine, and yes - that we forgive others BUT not to receive forgiveness, but BECAUSE we are forgiven.
There is a distinct difference pre and post Cross, and goes to a core essential doctrine of the Christian faith, and that is salvation by faith in Christ and not salvation by works:
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. (from Mt. 6)
32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (from Eph. 4)
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. (from Col. 3)
Again, it comes down to rightly dividing the Word and grasping what was accomplished at the Cross.
Jesus clearly taught - before the Cross - preaching Law to those under Law - that in order to be forgiven, you HAD TO forgive. If you didn't, neither would the Father forgive you.
After the Cross, the Apostles clearly say that because you are forgiven - because in Christ, God FORGAVE you - forgive others AS the Lord forgave you. It's a complete paradigm shift without contradicting what Jesus taught before the Cross.
What Christ did at the Cross MATTERED. It ACCOMPLISHED things. The Resurrection. The Ascension. Christ's High Priesthood. They ALL MATTER!
If what Christ did didn't matter, why then the Cross? Why not simply continue on the same way?
In my opinion, the following flows out of the spirit of the Lord's Prayer, but expands on what Christ accomplished by His Works of the Cross, the Resurrection, the Ascension, and His Perfect High Priesthood:
14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (from Eph. 3)
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-JGIG
This thread is not about any preachers or teachers., it's about discussing the discipline of the Lord and what it's about and what it's not about. The preachers and teachers used are many and varied.
I welcome anyone posting what they think about this topic but remember this is not about arguing regarding the preachers and teachers individual posters use and why and how anyone should disregard their opinions on the subject. That is totally -- off topic.
And Ben.... your sense of humor is TOTALLY APPRECIATED and may your numbers increase here on cc.![]()
Another Christian who is able to agree to disagree without anger but can discuss topics and issues here kindly and in a Godly way. May your numbers increase here PennEd!
Another Christian who is able to agree to disagree without anger but can discuss topics and issues here kindly and in a Godly way. May your numbers increase here PennEd!
You must spread some reputation around before giving to PennEd again!While I absolutely agree with you that Salvation is not based on us forgiving others, but on God forgiving us through His Son, I'm not sure we can put the "Our Father" (the Lord's prayer is actually a misnomer IMO) in an Old covenant box, and kinda forget about it.
The prayer is a model that Jesus is teaching us, and I believe applicable for Christians today. I believe we should pray for Christ's return ON EARTH. I think forgiveness is a natural fruit that a born again child of God will do. And of course we should be thanking the Lord for not only our food, but EVERYTHING. I also see no problem asking for strength in times of temptaion.
I don't know anything about this Farley guy. I do believe that virtually every single Paster or preacher can fall victim to the heretic hunter, but there are really are some nad apples spreading bad stuff.
So dividing, and discerning the Word as you say is crucial.
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It's about POST CROSS.
"And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who tresspass against us..." That was under the old covenant before the CROSS.
Today in the new covenant we forgive because HE first forgave us. We love because HE first loved us. Now we know the reason we are forgiven and it is not because of what we do it's because of what JESUS did.
He doesn't take back His forgiveness if we don't forgive someone. That is old covenant....His forgiveness is not contingent/conditional on us but conditional/contingent on JESUS. WHO IS A SURE FOUNDATION.
This is the NEW COVENANT.
this is not clarification of what scripture actually says
to state that Jesus taught under the Old Covenant shows a deep confusion over who Jesus is. He is not teaching something that we can overlook or do away with.
You should start your own thread on the subject then 7seas. Stop coming on my threads derailing the topic. I can't convince you I'm not a villainous outlaw and I'm not going to try to. Discussing the topic is good and right.., attacking people personally for not agreeing with you is not.
IF I was such a horrible anti Christ person who's only goal is to spread heresy, I would not be allowed on CC and if you have questions and concerns about it you should ask the owner who has allowed me here. Take up your cause with him and not me. You only continue to stir up strife going against the rules of the Christian chat site.