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Judgment humbles and breaks down everything that people had confidence and faith in so that ―all the nations shall come and worship before You, for Your judgments have been manifested‖ (Re. 15:4).
Judgment is that which corrects and straightens out. If we are proud and idolatrous then we need to be corrected. Nebuchadnezzar experienced this painful process, but the end result was for his good. Those who experience the ―resurrection of judging‖ (krisis) will go through a judging process that is ultimately for their good as well." G. Beauchemim
In his statement to Timothy, Paul gives us the key to the seeming delay in the blessing of the whole race with the life-giving streams of that precious fountain flowing from Immanuel's veins. He says that Christ "gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time."
In I Jn. 2:2 the apostle John makes it clear that "Christ is the propitiation (satisfaction) for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. " Thus it is plain to all who have eyes to see that the application of the merit of Christ's sacrifice on behalf of sin is to be made in two seperate parts- first for "ours;" that is, for the members of Christ's own body; and then, later, in due time "for the sins of the whole world."
[LEFT]Surely these are simple words that even a child can understand! I do not hesitate to emphasize the blessed truth that during this Church age the merit of Christ's atonement is being applied only on behalf of the members of Christ's body, the Church, which is the firstfruits of the result of that all-inclusive sacrifice. P. Eby
In his statement to Timothy, Paul gives us the key to the seeming delay in the blessing of the whole race with the life-giving streams of that precious fountain flowing from Immanuel's veins. He says that Christ "gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time."
In I Jn. 2:2 the apostle John makes it clear that "Christ is the propitiation (satisfaction) for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. " Thus it is plain to all who have eyes to see that the application of the merit of Christ's sacrifice on behalf of sin is to be made in two seperate parts- first for "ours;" that is, for the members of Christ's own body; and then, later, in due time "for the sins of the whole world."
[LEFT]Surely these are simple words that even a child can understand! I do not hesitate to emphasize the blessed truth that during this Church age the merit of Christ's atonement is being applied only on behalf of the members of Christ's body, the Church, which is the firstfruits of the result of that all-inclusive sacrifice. P. Eby
God bless and peace.[/LEFT]
Excellent post, ShanaBrown. We might as well rest in Him. I like resting in Christ. It was such a burden when I was unable to rest in Christ. No wonder Jesus said "come unto me ALL YE who LABOR and are HEAVY LADEN (carrying a heavy load) and I will GIVE YOU REST" Also Jesus said "MY yoke is EASY and MY BURDEN (load) is light." I love his words and promises. He is a truly wonderful savior.
Yes. Fortunately, as regards the great salvation, it appears all will look at it, and see it eventually: "And all flesh shall see the salvation of God." Luke 3:6
Why try to make sense of the Old Testament, really? It is full of crazy stuff. Who cares?
I love the Old Testament. Do I understand all of it, emphatically no. But if you want to get excited about the law and the Psalms and other messages there, go to Steven Jones website. He has so much great stuff and makes the OT really exciting, giving it to relevance to us today. As with any commentator, I personally don't agree with everything he says, yet it has opened up a lot to me.
ScarletWren, are you familiar with the studies of Brian Huie, I read some a long time ago and lost the link but found it again today. He also goes into the OT a lot. I am not that familiar with him though.
Notice Luke didn't say that all mankind would be saved. Nor did Isaiah, whom Luke quoted.
Why did Jesus compare himself to the serpent that is lifted up? John 3:14-15.
I'm preaching on it tomorrow.
John 3:14 Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, 15 that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.
The serpent represents sin in this case; very subtle and venomous. It is written Jesus bore our insulting sin in His body by being judged as a sinner yet He never sinned. He returns mercy for being falsely judged. He bears our sin through the love of mercy and when we see that, we shall be transformed.
God did not allow Moses to enter the promised land with Israel. It was given to Joshua to lead the Israelites across the Jordan into Canaan. Yet Moses is pictured with Elijah at the vision of the transfiguration on the mount. Hebrews lists many Old Testament 'saints' who died not having received the promises yet they are not condemned to an eternal place of torment/suffering.
Death/dying is no barrier to entering into the Kingdom of God. Paul said we are not saved by the Law, the Law was given to condemn us. Even looking at the serpent on the pole was a form of law, and later on that same serpent became an idol that had to be destroyed. Thank you, Father, for sending Christ to save us by the Spirit. Having begun by the spirit, do we continue by the Law? The law was not done away with, but we are made dead to the Law so it can no longer condemn us. God will write the law upon our heart and all will have the ability to walk in His statutes, while feeling the marvelous freedom that we have in Christ.
What an awesome God.
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