Can a So-Called Cafeteria Christian be a True Believer?
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this same word that means "perfect" also means "mature" or "fully realized" or "finished" in Greek.
how to be perfect/mature ? it is not a simple matter of being completely sinless -- which as John informs us, we are a liar if we think we have attained.
but here's one thing -
note that James says perfection here is an effect of something done to us, and that this is a thing accomplished over time.
our "perfection" and "maturity" is not our own work -- but the work of the One who began a work in us and Who is faithful to complete it.
Jesus Christ, the Author and Perfecter of our faith
this is divine revelation - that Christ is our Beginner and our Finisher, that He has made us perfect, is making us perfect, and will make us perfect.
do we believe it?
be sure and grab some of this while you are in the lunch-line, family!
how to be perfect/mature ? it is not a simple matter of being completely sinless -- which as John informs us, we are a liar if we think we have attained.
but here's one thing -
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
(James 1:2-4)
(James 1:2-4)
our "perfection" and "maturity" is not our own work -- but the work of the One who began a work in us and Who is faithful to complete it.
Jesus Christ, the Author and Perfecter of our faith
this is divine revelation - that Christ is our Beginner and our Finisher, that He has made us perfect, is making us perfect, and will make us perfect.
do we believe it?
be sure and grab some of this while you are in the lunch-line, family!
it doesn't matter.
what's your definition?
what are you, specifically talking about when you say we cannot deny His revelation?
reveal it, already. what was said in secret, proclaim from the mountaintop.
why are you burying your drachma in the sand? when the Master returns, He will rebuke you, and take it away, to give it to someone who has more than you.
what's your definition?
what are you, specifically talking about when you say we cannot deny His revelation?
reveal it, already. what was said in secret, proclaim from the mountaintop.
why are you burying your drachma in the sand? when the Master returns, He will rebuke you, and take it away, to give it to someone who has more than you.
I have a question!
Do we walk to work or do we take our lunch?
Yes but do I walk to work or take my lunch?..which is true? What does He command here?...you know with not knowing the specifics of things...
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