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Matthias! :)

Well, think about this. As I'm sure you've read, 'the kingdom is not in word, but in power', and Paul says he didn't come in wise words, but in power. If we speak as an angel, but are not sent of God, wouldn't people be right NOT to follow them? Unless we present the true Christ, it would be...

Amen, Vengle! :)

Interesting to note that David called Jesus 'Lord' as Jesus reveals to us. David was king over Israel, and Christ is now king over Israel, that is, all those who are part of God's people. But Christ was already king over David... He was already the King of kings, he is not inferior to David!

Good thoughts, Insight. :) Also, how can we on the one hand promote killing for our defense (as all countries), and yet promote dying for all? It is impossible! Following the call of Christ makes being an ambassador of the world impossible. We can only truly promote one kingdom, either an...

Yes. :) It also shows that it is not about being a hearer of the law, but a doer. Even those who do not know Christ, if they follow righteousness (their conscience being a law to them) can be righteous as men can be, loving, and meek.

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. :) We plant the seeds, God gives the increase.

I do agree that there is mercy, brother. Only we are called to move beyond being just the publican who is justified because of his attitude and heart. We must keep that humble attitude, yes, and have that same contrite heart, but we are called to holiness, if indeed we are in Christ.

I agree with what you're saying Templar. Without faith, it is impossible to please God. Faith without works is dead. Those two things must be understood together.

I agree with you, his ways are mysterious! I think it's wise not to use one revelation to set something in stone as far as what will happen in the end. We must be faithful, and leave the decision in his hands! Otherwise we might become like the Pharisees, screaming, "but we are Abraham's...

:) Where our hearts are with him, and we walk in brotherly love, there he is! Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is pleasing to the Lord.

It's an interesting idea. But I think as Christians we are called to a deeper revolution than that. My impression is that alot of this revolution has to do with making things better in the now, which is not a bad thing, but I think it's still not the kingdom. Just my thoughts on the subject.

Yes. Faith is also faithfulness. We must follow the Lord, and 'he who perseveres to the end shall be saved'. :) Remember also though, that the Lord says 'fear the one who can destroy body AND soul in hell'. I think of it not as 'heaven or hell', but as 'glory, life, shame, death'. In other...

Thanks for sharing, Templar, I aprreciated reading your story. :) My understanding is not quite the same, in other words, I don't see it so much as predestined or not, but reconciled or not. I do think God calls people, but then I think it is according to what we are walking to. But I did...

Yes, everyone reaps what he sows. What do you mean though? What difference are you making between government and kingdom? Isn't a government an order of ruling and authority, simply? There is indeed an order in God's kingdom, as a government. There is such a thing as rulers, shepherds...

But if by our prayers we touch his heart, then he changes what is around us, and yes, in us. :) But I think I get your point. It doesn't change him, but us and what surrounds us...

But eating those things does not make one unclean spiritually in any matter or form. Christ commanded Peter to eat such things, once! I agree with you that righteousness is in no way done away with, and we are held to do what is right still. But we are now also called to walk in a higher...

Interesting post, Ian! An interesting way of putting it. :) We are to present ourselves as living sacrifices in all things, that we might be brought to maturity, and are called to strive to enter his rest, and attain the full stature of Christ. Whatever way it be said, this needs to be...

Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Unless we are following the Spirit, following Jesus, we are not abiding. If Christ is a one time ticket you punch and doesn't require anything on our part...

Welcome here Lesley! :) The Lord bless you!