No cross

[Neighbor]

12 minutes ago, Thess said:

It was said by a Mod, yesterday, that posting on older posts is not against the rules. I'll follow the boss.

That one surprised me too. Subjects get repeated here all the time anyway. Seems to me there should be nothing wrong with revisiting an older subject, why I might even be led to see something anew in an old subject.

[Sower]

9 hours ago, Thess said:

I love these challenges . . . so, who is doing this? Who possesses the confidence to actually discuss the Word of God with non-believers? Is the Holy Spirit guiding "you" in this way? Do you possess the Mind of Christ, the Mind that enables you to boldly speak of the Name Jesus when you are in public places, or do you lower your voice when you speak His Holy Name? Are you worried about what others will think of you as you utter His Name? It is true, that you are still a man-pleaser, though you claim you are a "slave to Christ"?

Who is the True Christian and who are the fakes?

Thess said;  "Who possesses the confidence to actually discuss the Word of God with non-believers?"
Most any Christian friend I know is willing to share the good news. Some boldly, some timidly.
Any believer, true believer, knows the before and the after, the change within,  and unless the cold water
committee has quenched their fire for their first love, they will shout out God's mercy!
Thess said:    "Do you possess the Mind of Christ"
Yes! Every believer does. But they also have choice to adhere or not to what the spirit speaks.
Thess said:   or do you lower your voice when you speak His Holy Name?
I do not lower nor shout. I try not to get on a pulpit sharing the word.
My genuineness as a believer is not confirmed by how loud nor aggressive I share the "good news"
I do try to show enthusiasm and happiness,  and not doom and gloom.  It's called "The GOOD News!
Thess said:  Are you worried about what others will think of you as you utter His Name?
Actually yes. I try to be wise as a serpent, harmless as a dove. I know, human strategy, right.
When I witness, I do try to remember/acknowledge God, for direction. But it is the word that convicts. NOT me!
I try to "plow the ground" first that a seed may fall upon 'good' soil(gentle as a dove)
I have felt it is better to draw them than to push them, and allow the Holy Spirit/word to work.
Thess said; It is true, that you are still a man-pleaser, though you claim you are a "slave to Christ"?
                     Who is the True Christian and who are the fakes?
You seem to be very concerned that everybody is out testifying for the gospel. Bunch of fakes.
Are you having trouble with this? Are you upset or what? I don't see and encouragement, only condemnation.
Is this your way to share/preach the good news of Christ?
Not everybody is called to teach, not everybody is called to preach. Evey believer is anointed to testify  their belief though.
What is also very important is our every day witness in our every day walk. They see our character. Or lack.
This may be your only influence on many of the lost, your witness, actions, what comes out of your mouth.

Well done is
better
than well said.

 

 

 

[Kristin]

Yes. I’m grateful and superior because what Jesus Christ did for me. I’m really lowly and see my ugly. But God...

[missmuffet]

7 hours ago, Thess said:

What's wrong with this one? Why tread on it? I mean, wouldn't it make more sense to address the content? Christians are funny people.

Suit yourself.

[BeauJangles]

7 hours ago, Thess said:

What's wrong with this one?

Perhaps this nonsensical comment. 

On 4/13/2003 at 6:46 AM, Guest fivefoldireland said:

Even though there was a resurrection there had to be a crucifixion. No cross,

@Thess, does this make any sense to you at all? It certainly doesn't to me. Not even remotely.   

[Justin Adams]

To me, this seems like another round of pointless babbling. All it will do is confuse.

[BeauJangles]

6 hours ago, Godismyloveforever said:

I agree David. The op makes no sense at all. Perhaps that is why nobody replied. 

Couldn't help but notice that. Why this topic was dredged up in the first place is beyond me. 

[BeauJangles]

5 hours ago, Justin Adams said:

To me, this seems like another round of pointless babbling. All it will do is confuse.

My point exactly. There's no way this could be salvaged and made right by any means. 

[Alive]

17 hours ago, Thess said:

Until Christ performs His Holy Operation on His Children's hearts, and the evil is purged - A new Creation begins and an entirely new life does as well, and is no longer a funny people.

I am still a funny people. Ask my wife.

[Kristin]

On 4/13/2003 at 6:46 AM, Guest fivefoldireland said:

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

 

Easter for born-again Christians is a time for great rejoicing because of the resurrection of Jesus. It is also a time of great sadness because of the Crucifixion of Our Lord on Good Friday.

 

Now is the time for each of us to reflect on our own lives as followers of Jesus. Each of us has to ask ourselves have I been effective in promoting the Gospel in my life? Could I have done more to promote the Gospel of Jesus?

 

Our redemption has come with such a great price. Even though there was a resurrection there had to be a crucifixion. No cross,

You know, I have always looked at the Cross as a triumph and a glorious done deal on my behalf. But you are right that our God suffered and hurt more than we can ever imagine. He is Wonderful Beautiful Lover of our soul.