I have to agree with your post. Today, many have started going back to a more reformed theology and also believing in cessation-ism. This includes a ceasing in hearing God speak (so why pray?). However, there is also massive "prophet abuse" going on as well. It is really an interesting dichotomy. How do we draw a biblical line and really focus on what God is say? You nailed it with "an investment of time in prayer, Bible study, and relationship with other followers of Jesus of Nazareth." Good work -Don-
Bryan Entzminger
· 2 months ago
Thank you Don. You're very kind.
It seems as though staying on the "straight and narrow" path requires more than rules. Too far to one side or the other and we're in a spiritual ditch ("God doesn't speak any more" or chasing after people to "get a word"). Honestly, either of these extremes break my heart both for the people involved and for God, who so desires this relationship - a place where we know and trust him in the middle of our "divine tension".
I appreciate your encouragement. Thank you again.
-- Bryan
Daniel
· 1 month ago
You're safe using the word "nature" in reference to God - you are in good company with Paul, the Author of Hebrews, and Peter (Romans 1:20, Hebrews 1:3, 2 Peter 1:4). :-)
You made a great point with this post. God does speak to us. God speaks to us through His Word, through fellow believers...He's even been known to speak through donkeys. Also, as our minds are further renewed by the Word, we think more as He would have us think. We have the mind of Christ, and by faith we are able to please God and draw near to Him, delighting to do the things that He delights in.
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It is really an interesting dichotomy. How do we draw a biblical line and really focus on what God is say? You nailed it with "an investment of time in prayer, Bible study, and relationship with other followers of Jesus of Nazareth."
Good work
-Don-
It seems as though staying on the "straight and narrow" path requires more than rules. Too far to one side or the other and we're in a spiritual ditch ("God doesn't speak any more" or chasing after people to "get a word"). Honestly, either of these extremes break my heart both for the people involved and for God, who so desires this relationship - a place where we know and trust him in the middle of our "divine tension".
I appreciate your encouragement. Thank you again.
-- Bryan
You made a great point with this post. God does speak to us. God speaks to us through His Word, through fellow believers...He's even been known to speak through donkeys.
Also, as our minds are further renewed by the Word, we think more as He would have us think. We have the mind of Christ, and by faith we are able to please God and draw near to Him, delighting to do the things that He delights in.