Your Enemy
The fool trusts in his own heart.17 total reviews
Comment from sbedian
I liked this treatise on God and sin, God's will and the spirit of Jesus. I'm inclined to believe that there are many paths to righteousness and paradise, it states in the Gospels that Jesus proclaimed that anyone on earth, in history or the future anywhere, who follows his rules about human conduct and His definition of God the creator is worshiping in His way, even if they've never heard of him. In other words, Native Americans living by God's path would also go to heaven as Christians, long before Europeans came to "show them the way". Just one example, there are many cases of people living by Christ's rules, spread out geographically and over time, and all these people were also saved people, whether they had heard of the Bible or not it doesn't matter, not to Christ. I'd give you the exact quote number from what book but I never wrote it down, its a good quote that indicates Christians should be tolerant of other forms of belief and worship, and if the groundrules for human conduct and belief in God are followed then those people should be considered saved as well, instead of the levels of intolerance that Christians often elicit. Amen, nice writing.
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I liked this treatise on God and sin, God's will and the spirit of Jesus. I'm inclined to believe that there are many paths to righteousness and paradise, it states in the Gospels that Jesus proclaimed that anyone on earth, in history or the future anywhere, who follows his rules about human conduct and His definition of God the creator is worshiping in His way, even if they've never heard of him. In other words, Native Americans living by God's path would also go to heaven as Christians, long before Europeans came to "show them the way". Just one example, there are many cases of people living by Christ's rules, spread out geographically and over time, and all these people were also saved people, whether they had heard of the Bible or not it doesn't matter, not to Christ. I'd give you the exact quote number from what book but I never wrote it down, its a good quote that indicates Christians should be tolerant of other forms of belief and worship, and if the groundrules for human conduct and belief in God are followed then those people should be considered saved as well, instead of the levels of intolerance that Christians often elicit. Amen, nice writing.
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Comment Written 13-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2015
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I thank you for your good intentions and kind words to me, but your conclusions about Christianity are simply not founded in Christ's teaching. In John chapter 3, Christ told a well known Bible teacher that he needed to be "born-again" just as everyone does or miss both the sight and the entry into the Kingdom of Heaven. He said of Himself; John 14:6:, ?I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me"
So according to Christ's own words, there are not "many ways" to God . You may, of course, choose to believe there are but you cannot in all honesty say Jesus taught such.
I suggest you spend some time reading Christ's own words and teaching in relation to who He is and the significance of His death, burial and Resurrection. God bless you, Dennis
Comment from Joy Graham
Interesting and thought provoking as always, Deniz :) I know I'm my own worse enemy. I try to work on that, but it's not easy. Thank you for reminding me and setting me in the correct path.
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Interesting and thought provoking as always, Deniz :) I know I'm my own worse enemy. I try to work on that, but it's not easy. Thank you for reminding me and setting me in the correct path.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2015
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Romans 7 shows us the struggle with our old selves. We are aware of the struggle because we also have a new nature made in the image of Christ. Romans 8 shows us how the "new man" can win the victory through the Spirit and the Word. God bless and keep on fighting...He could come today for the church. YBIC, Dennis
Comment from TallySally
"Amen, Brother!" and so well written. Obvious that you believe your premise completely - that you know, that you know, that you know! Who could argue with this logic? (We know some do, but it bends my mind that the truth doesn't sink into every man's heart.)
I relate with your piece on a visceral level. Speaking as one who relates specifically to Paul's sinner's credentials, I am so grateful that the Lord didn't mind getting His hand's dirty when He saved me.
It is wonderful that you share the Word and your faith in this way.
Your work has real 'meat.'
Relda
Are you a preacher?
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2015
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"Amen, Brother!" and so well written. Obvious that you believe your premise completely - that you know, that you know, that you know! Who could argue with this logic? (We know some do, but it bends my mind that the truth doesn't sink into every man's heart.)
I relate with your piece on a visceral level. Speaking as one who relates specifically to Paul's sinner's credentials, I am so grateful that the Lord didn't mind getting His hand's dirty when He saved me.
It is wonderful that you share the Word and your faith in this way.
Your work has real 'meat.'
Relda
Are you a preacher?
Comment Written 13-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2015
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Thank you....I'm not trying to be evasive when I say all of God's children are preachers. I am not formerly a preacher but I do preach (radio/churcch). I believe every Christian can and should know the Word of God by His grace. The early Christians did (largely) and so can we. God bless you and thanks for your encouraging words, Dennis
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Thank you for your review.
It is loosely based on my own story, although my parents did give me a very great gift. They raised me on the water: rivers, lakes, the ocean. The wet stuff kept me sane.
Relda
Comment from patcelaw
Dennis, this is so very true. It amazes me how mankind wants to make being born again as something radical and only for those who are weak to use as a crutch. I admit I am weak and knowing Jesus helps me be strong. But, when I start to turn away from the path he has for me, it is then that He has to nudge me back onto the right path. He is my gentle guide, my caring parent if you will. Patricia
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Dennis, this is so very true. It amazes me how mankind wants to make being born again as something radical and only for those who are weak to use as a crutch. I admit I am weak and knowing Jesus helps me be strong. But, when I start to turn away from the path he has for me, it is then that He has to nudge me back onto the right path. He is my gentle guide, my caring parent if you will. Patricia
Comment Written 13-Oct-2015
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He is indeed, a good Father....the best. We thank God for a weakness which throws us onto Him and H is strength. "Most gladly will I accept my weakness that the power of Christ may rest on me." Dennis
Comment from Eric1
Hi Dennis, another excellent spiritual blog which has been well thought out and beautifully penned, I personally think it is too late for most of mankind to adhere to what you are saying though my friend.
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Hi Dennis, another excellent spiritual blog which has been well thought out and beautifully penned, I personally think it is too late for most of mankind to adhere to what you are saying though my friend.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2015
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Is Christ alive? Does He still receive sinners? We are first and foremost responsible for our own response whatever others do. Thanks, Eric
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You are most welcome my friend.
Comment from Nosha17
Yes, mankind has been given ample opportunity to repent and come to God. But the world will never be free of sin, there will always be the foolish ones. Excellent message and well expressed thoughts. faye
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Yes, mankind has been given ample opportunity to repent and come to God. But the world will never be free of sin, there will always be the foolish ones. Excellent message and well expressed thoughts. faye
Comment Written 13-Oct-2015
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Than you, but we do look forward to a new world without sin indwelt by new people with new hearts. We shall enjoy God and rejoice with the Savior who made it all possible by His sacrifice for us. Dennis
Comment from Joyce Long
You have said it all. Unless we are faithful and just to confess our sins, we will be lost to Jesus forever. He paid for all our sins: past, present, and future. He has paid it all. "Not wanting any to perish." What a wonderful God I serve. Too many people have head knowledge and not heart knowledge of our Lord and Savior.
Too many of our family and friends need to know the saving knowledge of our Lord. It is great that he seems to be tarrying, but something he is going to say "That is enough." I'm ready for that day, but so many are not.
Joyce 10-13-15
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You have said it all. Unless we are faithful and just to confess our sins, we will be lost to Jesus forever. He paid for all our sins: past, present, and future. He has paid it all. "Not wanting any to perish." What a wonderful God I serve. Too many people have head knowledge and not heart knowledge of our Lord and Savior.
Too many of our family and friends need to know the saving knowledge of our Lord. It is great that he seems to be tarrying, but something he is going to say "That is enough." I'm ready for that day, but so many are not.
Joyce 10-13-15
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Comment Written 13-Oct-2015
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Amen....let us be about our Father's business then...calling, warning. God bless you, Dennis