So often the “meaning,” by which we evaluate our status is like sand on the ground, comparing itself to sand in a storm. Eventually the wind-swept sand will fall back down to earth, and not much will look any different than before it was swept up in grandeur.
First attempt at a forum based discussion on Newbereans.com, The question? What is Legalism? As it pertains to Christianity.
You see, if Jesus has brought his sword to bear against me, as a member of his body, and I deflect it with the shield of pride, the sword of truth that I hold in my hand will become flimsy and pointless.
We are never further from salvation than when we think we somehow are entitled to it.
This house may have many in it who are only there physically, or in name, but He sees His true church, His beautiful house and within it the bride of His heart.
Our duty is not to inform God of things we think are in his blind spot, our duty is to obey his commands.
We are told to present our bodies as living sacrifices to God. Do we give God our best, or do we give him the rest?
I want this kingdom in two ways…I want the kingdom to come into the hearts of the dead, that they may be raised into the life which is Christ, and I want the physical reign of my Lord more than any other thing
A Poem Inspired by Acts chapter 16