The "I" Of Phillippians Chapter 3

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Phillippians 3:8,

8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

God knows we can't live the Christian life and it was never his plan and intention that we do so, but that we we come into union-oneness with Christ. In that union you can say I can do this I can do that because of union. That is to say that the old "I" self is crucified with Christ, and the new "I" self is in union with Christ.

So in the understanding of the "I" new self you can use the "I" as if were still just a "you" but the understanding of union allows the mind to express Christ because it's nolonger "I" that lives but Christ alive in me" paul said. Yet "I" live, ok why then is there so much emphasis put on the old "I" in Christianity when the old "I" is dead in Christ.

Well what do you mean by such a statement; the biggie is "I" am sick and need to be healed, Christ is not sick soo! Or you don't understand if I don't get my problems worked out, Christ has no problems soo! My kids are strung out on dope and if God doesn't do something! On and on it goes like God is dead, the cross didnt work, and he has no idea whats is going on. "I" can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! It's not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit saith the Lord.

Do you think you laboring over sickness, your problems, or children, is the way of Christianity. Some have lived under such mind abuse that yes they do think it is the way. I have to say at this point you have an enemy Satan, and he is the enemy of your soul. He does not try to take salvation, he is not interested in possessing you, he does not care if you creep through the world trying to live out some theory but he will attack your mind and keep you from union relationship.

Oneness is the most powerful knowledge you can have it destroys the works of the devil in your life because you understand it does not matter. That is true freedom from torment, the mind must be free to operate as a new "I", you cannot be bound in mind and free in Christ, it will never happen!
 

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Do you think you laboring over sickness, your problems, or children, is the way of Christianity. Some have lived under such mind abuse that yes they do think it is the way.
Can we actually believe that even if life suddenly became difficult, this is still what God is doing for us?

The greatest grace comes in times of greatest need.

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Phillippians 3:8,

8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

God knows we can't live the Christian life and it was never his plan and intention that we do so, but that we we come into union-oneness with Christ. In that union you can say I can do this I can do that because of union. That is to say that the old "I" self is crucified with Christ, and the new "I" self is in union with Christ.

So in the understanding of the "I" new self you can use the "I" as if were still just a "you" but the understanding of union allows the mind to express Christ because it's nolonger "I" that lives but Christ alive in me" paul said. Yet "I" live, ok why then is there so much emphasis put on the old "I" in Christianity when the old "I" is dead in Christ.

Well what do you mean by such a statement; the biggie is "I" am sick and need to be healed, Christ is not sick soo! Or you don't understand if I don't get my problems worked out, Christ has no problems soo! My kids are strung out on dope and if God doesn't do something! On and on it goes like God is dead, the cross didnt work, and he has no idea whats is going on. "I" can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! It's not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit saith the Lord.

Do you think you laboring over sickness, your problems, or children, is the way of Christianity. Some have lived under such mind abuse that yes they do think it is the way. I have to say at this point you have an enemy Satan, and he is the enemy of your soul. He does not try to take salvation, he is not interested in possessing you, he does not care if you creep through the world trying to live out some theory but he will attack your mind and keep you from union relationship.

Oneness is the most powerful knowledge you can have it destroys the works of the devil in your life because you understand it does not matter. That is true freedom from torment, the mind must be free to operate as a new "I", you cannot be bound in mind and free in Christ, it will never happen!
Just read this again . . . still liking it!

The one thing that matters . . . relationship with God. We've become His children, and all that remains is to love God and be loved by Him. In God's presence is the fulness of Joy forever. Is God present with you? (rhetorical)

Then rest, and rejoice!

Much love!
 
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