Practical Faith In Yeshua

[Neighbor]

Okay, There are theories galore and predictions by the boatload right now as the chaos of evil manifests itself. This Christian pundit and that one, along with  pundits of many diverse backgrounds,  point, and point yet again at their own predictions and theories. Seeking  what? Seeking credit for being enabled to at some point state, " I told you so?" What good is there in that  little reward?

I find zero value in the various pundits pontifications if there is not  clear enlightenment for action to apply for today's use. What application is there for today that each  and every Christian might be applying  in their own  walk?

[AnOrangeCat]

36 minutes ago, Neighbor said:

Okay, There are theories galore and predictions by the boatload right now as the chaos of evil manifests itself. This Christian pundit and that one, along with  pundits of many diverse backgrounds,  point, and point yet again at their own predictions and theories. Seeking  what? Seeking credit for being enabled to at some point state, " I told you so?" What good is there in that  little reward?

I find zero value in the various pundits pontifications if there is not  clear enlightenment for action to apply for today's use. What application is there for today that each  and every Christian might be applying  in their own  walk?

This is something that I've found that can go either way. What you've said is certainly a possible motivation. Some people like to be seen/heard for sure. When I involve myself in this sort of thing I tend to approach it from a speculative mindset. Maybe a given event does fit in, maybe it doesn't.

Despite being a little jaded about it I do think it serves a few purposes. Just looking at it from the speculative view it's interesting, so talking about it with other believers who also enjoy it becomes a point of Christian fellowship. I've come to enjoy a brother here's posts on such things and even if we have different takes it still feels like an interesting thing to talk about. The discussions also turn our thoughts toward God. That adds an encouraging element to things that would otherwise be rather depressing and potentially fearful topics, such as recent events in Israel and the changing values of the world today.

[Vine Abider]

57 minutes ago, Neighbor said:

Okay, There are theories galore and predictions by the boatload right now as the chaos of evil manifests itself. This Christian pundit and that one, along with  pundits of many diverse backgrounds,  point, and point yet again at their own predictions and theories. Seeking  what? Seeking credit for being enabled to at some point state, " I told you so?" What good is there in that  little reward?

I find zero value in the various pundits pontifications if there is not  clear enlightenment for action to apply for today's use. What application is there for today that each  and every Christian might be applying  in their own  walk?

The best wisdom I think I've heard is, "Be ready!"  That is, watch and be careful how we walk daily - turning our hearts to Him, being filled with His life and purpose, testifying of Christ in our life, caring for others, etc. 

To me, to prep much is to be living in fear.  (He may tell someone something specific in a way of prepping, but so far I haven't heard that from Him)

[Sower]

2 hours ago, Neighbor said:

What application is there for today that each  and every Christian might be applying  in their own  walk?

 

1 hour ago, Vine Abider said:

The best wisdom I think I've heard is, "Be ready!"  That is, watch and be careful how we walk daily - turning our hearts to Him, being filled with His life and purpose, testifying of Christ in our life, caring for others, etc. 

 

1 hour ago, AnOrangeCat said:

Despite being a little jaded about it I do think it serves a few purposes. Just looking at it from the speculative view it's interesting, so talking about it with other believers who also enjoy it becomes a point of Christian fellowship.

              Predictions and Theories

"What application today  in their own  walk?"

"Be ready!"  That is, watch and be careful how we walk daily"

"It's interesting,  talking about it for Christian fellowship"

 

                     "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,

              not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another,

                                    and all the more as you see the Day drawing near"

   The past is past, learn from it. The future is in the future, to come. Very Interesting.
            But I live in the today, now.

                              "Master, which is the great commandment in the law?

               Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.

                                                 Love your neighbor as yourself"

                                          "He that winneth souls is wise"

 

[Mr. M]

1 hour ago, Sower said:

 

 

              Predictions and Theories

"What application today  in their own  walk?"

"Be ready!"  That is, watch and be careful how we walk daily"

"It's interesting,  talking about it for Christian fellowship"

 

                     "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,

              not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another,

                                    and all the more as you see the Day drawing near"

   The past is past, learn from it. The future is in the future, to come. Very Interesting.
            But I live in the today, now.

                              "Master, which is the great commandment in the law?

               Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.

                                                 Love your neighbor as yourself"

                                          "He that winneth souls is wise"

 

16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable

for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 

17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

[Sower]

1 hour ago, Mr. M said:

16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable

for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 

17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

A great scriptural verse, easily understandable. Thanks Mr M. Tells me the importance of all scripture.
For doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.  I have quoted that verse also.

Now what. I understand the verse and it's meaning. Really I do.
So should I read more, study, discuss, debate, predict, argue, research, theorize,
analyze, to be complete, thoroughly equipped for the good works?  OT thru NT. Alpha-2-Omega.

Or should I practice what I do know already, to present my body as a living sacrifice. Holy-Acceptable.
As a man, a husband father grandfather brother in Christ, a son of God, responsible to my calling.
Use as a good steward what I have been blessed with already. And share my victories, my defeats in my walk.
Try to express to others that I have graduated from theological grade school and want to start/continue  running the race.  I really want to be a do-er and not just a hear-er of the ALL scriptures. Lets start talking about that stuff, the race. What works, what to avoid, how to strengthen our discipline, abide, let God straighten our paths etc.

We are all in the race. We are all soldiers in the army of God. I do not want to be classified as AWOL.

The apostle James, the brother of Jesus, explained that hearers only listen and know God's Word,
but never live it out, Doers, on the other hand, listen, know, and obey.

“But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.” – James 1:22

I may be the most brilliant theologian in the world. But can I, or do I, know how to wash feet?

                 And wash those feet to the Glory of God......

[Mr. M]

2 minutes ago, Sower said:

Now what. I understand the verse and it's meaning. Really I do.
So should I read more, study, discuss, debate, predict, argue, research, theorize,
analyze, to be complete, thoroughly equipped for the good works?  OT thru NT. Alpha-2-Omega.

For me the scriptures are the topic for every conversation I have with the Lord during my private devotionals, and the means which the Holy Spirit speaks to me by way of remembrance in every circumstance. The Scriptures are a collection of Memorials that serve for our Remembrance. By this we are admonished, Remember!

[Mr. M]

1 minute ago, Mr. M said:

For me the scriptures are the topic for every conversation I have with the Lord during my private devotionals, and the means which the Holy Spirit speaks to me by way of remembrance in every circumstance. The Scriptures are a collection of Memorials that serve for our Remembrance. By this we are admonished, Remember!

zakar=remember, the root word for memorial and remembrance.

https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/h2142/kjv/wlc/0-1/

[Mr. M]

21 minutes ago, Mr. M said:

For me the scriptures are the topic for every conversation I have with the Lord during my private devotionals, and the means which the Holy Spirit speaks to me by way of remembrance in every circumstance. The Scriptures are a collection of Memorials that serve for our Remembrance. By this we are admonished, Remember!

For me, this is the only legitimate application for

the prophetic testimony concerning Christ.

John 16:4 But these things I have told you,

that when the time comes,

you may remember that I told you of them

“And these things I did not say to you at the beginning,

because I was with you.

Especially Revelation

1:3 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy,

and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.

22:

18 For I testify to everyone who hears the words of

the prophecy of this book: 

If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him

the plagues that are written in this book; 

19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the

book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from

the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things

which are written in this book.

I avoid making predictions.

As to how this pertains to faith in Yeshua?

"Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Rev 19:10

This is the only legitimate eschatology that I find:

Matthew 24:27 For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west,

so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.

In other words, you will see me when you see me, and you will know, 

"that when the time comes,

you may remember that I told you of them"

Edited October 8, 2023 by Mr. M