Albert Finch Posted July 25, 2016 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 49 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,374 Content Per Day: 0.43 Reputation: 449 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/13/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/30/1944 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Is living the life of faith where our only source is the invisible God and the Integrity of His word attainable in todays world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reformed Baptist Posted July 25, 2016 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 235 Content Per Day: 0.06 Reputation: 76 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/16/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/01/1973 Share Posted July 25, 2016 4 hours ago, Albert Finch said: Is living the life of faith where our only source is the invisible God and the Integrity of His word attainable in todays world? I don't understand the question. (i) When you say 'source' to what exactly are you referring? (ii) How would you define 'living the life of faith'? (iii) how are you using the word 'integrity'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Finch Posted July 25, 2016 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 49 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,374 Content Per Day: 0.43 Reputation: 449 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/13/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/30/1944 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 You define the source -- after all that is all that matters in your own personal experience. Faith - living the life of Hebrews 11:1 Imagine how integrity is used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reformed Baptist Posted July 26, 2016 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 235 Content Per Day: 0.06 Reputation: 76 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/16/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/01/1973 Share Posted July 26, 2016 11 hours ago, Albert Finch said: You define the source -- after all that is all that matters in your own personal experience. It was your question, I am interested in what you meant not what I think you mean. In regards to my personal experience being all that matters, are we not dealing objective truth and not merely experience when it comes to the christian life? It seesm to me that you are saying is there some higher plateau of Christian experience that can be attained in this life, is that right? Quote Faith - living the life of Hebrews 11:1 Hebrews 11:1 says Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. That defines what faith is, but it does not define what 'the life of faith is.' The implication from your question appears to me to be is that you mean something more then ordinary christian experience Quote Imagine how integrity is used. Well it could being used in more then one way, integrity might refer to internal coherence or it might refer to honesty or it might refer to necessity - all would fit within the context of your question - know I assume you have in mind the the sense of honesty and trustworthiness because that makes the most sense - Now, assuming I have got my definitions correct the answer to your question is 'no'. let me give my reason for that answer. There are no further plateaus of spirituality to experienced as a believer in this life one is either a believer or one is not. However, every Christian can only persevere in their faith through a reliance on God, and the means he provides, which include scripture, but also include the body of believers that we are not to forsake (Heb 10:25), participation at the Lord's table, prayer etc - the Christian that forsakes these things will not be growing and maturing. We are to work out our salvation in fear and trembling after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Finch Posted July 26, 2016 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 49 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,374 Content Per Day: 0.43 Reputation: 449 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/13/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/30/1944 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 Each of us has a promised land for our lives. God's promises are key to us entering into the vision that God has given us. If you are in a desert God is ready to take you out -- time to move on from eating manna to eating the food that God freely gives in the promised land of your DESTINY! If we want to be co-laborers with Jesus, fulfilling His PURPOSE FOR OUR LIFE, we must step out of the comfort zone and move into the life of faith where our only source is the invisible God and the integrity of His word. He said we cannot be His disciples if we don't do this. "If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me." - Luke 9:23 ALBERT FINCH MINISTRY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reformed Baptist Posted July 26, 2016 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 235 Content Per Day: 0.06 Reputation: 76 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/16/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/01/1973 Share Posted July 26, 2016 3 hours ago, Albert Finch said: Each of us has a promised land for our lives. Do we? Or is there one promised land for the people of God? It's all very motivational and feel good, but is it biblical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Finch Posted July 26, 2016 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 49 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,374 Content Per Day: 0.43 Reputation: 449 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/13/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/30/1944 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 2.Timothy 1:9 - "Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from al eternity." Ephesians 4:1 - "Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called," Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
post Posted July 26, 2016 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 23 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,045 Content Per Day: 0.34 Reputation: 615 Days Won: 2 Joined: 12/09/2015 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/03/1976 Share Posted July 26, 2016 10 hours ago, Albert Finch said: Each of us has a promised land for our lives. are you "living your best life now" Albert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Finch Posted July 27, 2016 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 49 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,374 Content Per Day: 0.43 Reputation: 449 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/13/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/30/1944 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 Absolutely, in Jesus name.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
post Posted July 27, 2016 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 23 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,045 Content Per Day: 0.34 Reputation: 615 Days Won: 2 Joined: 12/09/2015 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/03/1976 Share Posted July 27, 2016 1 hour ago, Albert Finch said: Absolutely, in Jesus name.. it occurs to me that the only way you can be living your best life now, is if you are on your way to hell. i have something to look forward too, on the other hand. has that occurred to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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