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Problem with this is that it makes assumptions and insinuates that the one you are speaking to would reject a visitation from God and that they are not approaching the scriptures through the Holy Spirit and that they aren't serving in the new way of the Spirit. Unfortunately you do that a lot...

Oh I know, I was just observing. The concept of growth is all over the scriptures. Don't know how anyone can ignore it. Eph 4:11-16 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the...

I agree that it can be...if one doesn't recognize the difference between what has been imputed to us and what one is actually walking in. But faith is a real thing....the SUBSTANCE of things HOPED for......the EVIDENCE of things NOT yet SEEN. Meantime we are endeavouring and seeking with God's...

Believe me I have no argument with the need for humility and contrition..........but weren't we "born in Zion"? Jerusalem that is above is our mother. A demain.

Yes I agree.....ongoing growth.....but Epi doesn't seem to agree with that......I see he hasn't "liked" your posts. 2 Peter 1 talks about adding to our faith.....and if these things be in you and abound, ie, INCREASE. That speaks to growth. We are being built into a spiritual house, hence...

lol. We received that foundation/cornerstone of Christ when we came to faith....but need to build on it. I don't know what point Epi is making with saying the foundation is not "ours"...or why he felt it was necessary to say that to me in response to my post. And what prompted this and what...

Not ringing any bells....no scripture is coming to mind with this. Please bring the scriptures that depict or teach what you are saying and we'll have a look. (Except as you know I agree with your last sentence here....who falls on the rock will be broken/) Sure the foundation is God's....it...

yes, I agree. But you were saying that there is no old sin nature left in us and that this is a literal thing. And I was just arguing that it is a spiritual reality but not necessarily literal since any time a believer isn't walking in the Spirit we still have the flesh and spirit in conflict...

Have some popcorn with your coffee, brother. lol. :)

AMEN. It's about having a humble attitude....and we are to be thus-minded as Paul said. Similar to where he said that though he knew of nothing against him, it by no means meant that he was acquitted.....and he submitted himself always to God's judgment. Our race isn't over until it's over.

No idea what Michaiah thinks or believes or if he has anything to contribute. I dont' get around to many threads, but until today I've seen him do nothing and say nothing but sit there drinking coffee or eating popcorn. ;) Must need a washroom break many times over by now, I would think.

I hardly even know what exegesis means but the bible says we may use the things of this world as long as we aren't enamoured with them. In other words as long as they aren't occupying a place in our heart and life that they shouldn't. "Aids " may be useful if our reliance is on the Lord in our...

If you have something to say about what is actually being discussed then why don't you say what it is and enlighten us all? So tired of people accusing and criticizing while bringing nothing of substance to the conversation. Smacks of an attitude of "superiority" rather than having any care...

Amen, the LIVING God. Just that His word is more than just words in ink on a piece of paper........it's the LIVING word of the LIVING God. Alive and active through the Spirit. :)

Hmmm...so the flesh doesn't lusteth after the spirit and vice versa, after all? No more battles to fight....no taking the land of promise little by little? Nothing to overcome? No need to "apprehend" anything after receiving Christ? Why are we chastised as sons then? Why the need to "fill...

I find the Spirit and the word together renews and enLIGHTens my mind. "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."

It's only an analogy, not literal and not perfect. We are born of the Spirit, yes....but, for example, the bible also says we are saved by faith doesn't it. I would call faith another "ingredient" in the loaf.

God has led many of His sheep to leave the churches in these days...they are waxing worse and coming under judgment. Fine to deconstruct and tear down any wood hay or stubble we might have been building with, but just don't let anyone try to get you to deconstruct the foundation and...

It's absolutely true that we are born again of the Spirit, and I apologize if I'm confusing you Rita. I will just try to mention an allegory in case it helps with this, but if it confuses you just ignore it. We can say a loaf of bread is made from flour.....which is absolutely true. But at...

Amen. As long as we don't believe and assume the written word itself is a letter that kills. It's only a dead letter if we approach and use it that way, if we approach it apart from the Holy Spirit who gives life to it. Our minds need renewing as well as our hearts....the scriptures help to...