09 Jun 18
Originally posted by @sonshipDo you welcome the contributions of ThinkOfOne, Rajk999 and divegeester - and others - to this message board, and value the diversity of beliefs they bring to debates and discussions?
No doubt someone will not accuse me of some kind of emotionalism. But I am rather calm here. I just know not to be fooled about dividing lines by an Atheist who disbelieves in the incarnation of God as a man and His redeeming death and resurrection.
No excitement or emotionalism is needed. It is evident that in spite of ToO's appeal to [b]Luke 8 he has no intention of being on the side of the dividing line the risen Christ is TODAY.[/b]
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Originally posted by @fmfThanks.
My answer is the same as when it was discussed here - countless times - before.
Now moving on.
God's eternal purpose is "the church" (See Ephesians). That is why I suggest that even though the word is spoiled, we should love it,
Well, some of "we" should.
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09 Jun 18
Moving on.
Another indication of the church as being so wonderful a revelation is because it is the duplication of sons of God.
The Only begotten Son has become the Firstborn among many brothers through His death and resurrection.
The ONE grain fell into the ground to die and produce many grains as much fruit.
"Truly, truly, I say to you, Unless the grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies it abides alone, but if it dies it bears much fruit." (John 12:24)
This man John knew Christ's ministry and God's will! I am so glad He recorded what he remembered of Jesus doing and saying.
The Only begotten Son of God would DIE and resurrect to produce many brothers with His life. He would not abide ALONE. He would die and produce the church.
I am one of those grains that He produced by His death and resurrection. Some others are here as well. Anyone reading this may also choose to receive the life of the resurrected Savior Jesus into them.