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Comment on David, Absalom, the Irony of Our Sin, and the Divine Warrior in Our Corner by Joseph

Joseph — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:08:30 +0000

Amen, very encouraging bother. Yes, during the most difficult of times our hearts and minds must be fixated upon our gracious Savior who is the sustainer of all life.

Comment on Christians, What Are You Thinking!!! by Earvin Williams

Earvin Williams — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:25:12 +0000

I am so convicted by this passage. We as Christians get so conplacent at times, and we allow other things to consume our thoughs. I myself struggle with letting perishable things consume my mind. Forgive me Lord for not loveng you with all of my heart, mind, and soul.

Comment on Theological Contextualization by seratwa

seratwa — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:05:34 +0000

Basillius, just be patient, it will take some time, right now I am in the middle of another major project, my dissertation. But I will write, this is a subject close to my heart.

Comment on Theological Contextualization by Basilius M. Kasera

Basilius M. Kasera — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:34:02 +0000

Seratwa,

I’m looking forward too but it’s been exactly a month…

Comment on Understanding God part 1 by Jose

Jose — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:41:59 +0000

Man that was sick! good stuff! keep it coming!

Comment on Christians, What Are You Thinking!!! by John S.

John S. — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:10:25 +0000

Mike,
Very thought provoking and enlightening. In my infant years as a prodical Christian, your insight and teachings from sermons and articles continue to educate me and enrich my understanding of the Scriptures. I realize that I am just scratching the surface of understanding. We appreciate your continuing hard work, time and effort to exhort the “Fair weather Christians”.

Comment on Christians, What Are You Thinking!!! by Mike

Mike — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:27:34 +0000

Thanks for the comments, brethren. I am delighted that you are all edified. Regarding Philippians 2:12, the quick response would be that true believers will always be concerned with bearing fruit for the Lord. Since Paul is writing to Christians, i.e. people already in a state of salvation, I reason that this reference is regarding progressive sanctification. We as Christians will be shining as lights in the world and be, being transformed. We are exhorted by Paul to “work out our salvation” not “work for” or “work toward”. So everything we would do in progressive sanctification, e.g. mortification of the flesh, means of grace, etc… would be considered evidence of working out our salvation. This is my quick take on the matter.
I love the fact that Paul declares in the very next verse, to the synergists dismay, that God’s working precedes man’s. God is the First Cause who works in the believers to be able to work. It is most definitely all of grace. Yet, as someone said, “The grace that saves a person is a grace that changes a person.”

Comment on Christians, What Are You Thinking!!! by Autumn

Autumn — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:19:01 +0000

Great article Mike. Would you please expound on Phil. 2:12-continue to work out your faith with fear and trembling. I spoke this to a brother a few weeks back as a means of encouragement and he responded” yes we are saved by grace and not by works”. Please confirm or correct my understanding of the verse.
Thank you

Comment on Theological Contextualization by Stephen

Stephen — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:20:04 +0000

Seratwa,

I look forward to your response.

Comment on Christians, What Are You Thinking!!! by Izzy

Izzy — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:34:28 +0000

Deep my brother, Thanks for provided the insight on definitive Sanctification and progressive sanctification.