Twice saved? Saved from what? Saved again? No, this isn’t some strange new doctrine. Let me explain. We are saved from: Penalty of Sin Our sinful nature, our weak will, our tendency to fail Yes, I’ve been twice saved. For that, I am forever grateful. Finally, after 40 years of doing my best, and not doing so good I found I can’t change myself, free myself from my sinful nature. Free me from what the Bible calls flesh. But He…
I mentioned previously that I would search for the key to life abounding in the life of Christ. Paul tells us how this works in Romans 6-8. Specifically, when Jesus died we died, when He was buried we were buried, when He was resurrected to a new life so were we. By faith, we reckon it so. Count it done. Credit it to our account. So how does this work? Resurrection leads to life abounding As believers raised from the…
In reading Paul’s letters in the New Testament, did you ever notice how many times he uses the words: abounding, abundant, abound, abundance, sufficient? It sounds like the normal Christian life should be really awesome, right? Let’s see what I found this week. First of all the definition of abounding – great quantities, well supplied, filled, rich. Abounding in hope – Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound…
Jesus promised His followers an abundant life with success every day. Does that sound like a dream, unrealistic? Do you say, “But you don’t know my life? You don’t know how I feel, what I deal with day in and day out.” Maybe you have a really boring job, like a road crew flagger. Is your life one of a caregiver to a disabled relative? Could homeschooling a few children be your day in and day out life? Maybe…
In Life on the Highest Plane, Pt.6 Ruth Paxson shares what more we can do, as well as, the works, relationship, and hope of the spiritual person. Bible study is essential for life on the highest plane Bible study plays an integral part in this spiritual life providing a revelation of God’s character, how we are to live, and comfort for times of trials. It renews our mind to think correctly. It brings out areas that need to be cleansed…
Saints? Life on the Highest Plane Pt.4, Ruth Paxson explains how believers have been set apart, called saints. 1 Corinthians 1:2; “To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints.” Now that doesn’t mean believers act weird and holier than everyone else. What it does mean is that we are no longer our own, we have been bought with a price. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, “Or do you not…
In Life on the Highest Plane Pt. 3, Ruth Paxson explains who new believers are a new order of people. Born from above. See Life on the Highest Plane Pt.2 in a previous post. When Jesus cried out, “It is finished” what did that mean? That which was lost to the control of Satan in the Garden of Eden was possible to regain through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. From then on humans would be in two classes…
Life on the highest plane I have been reading Life on the Highest Plane by Ruth Paxson for a few months a few pages each day. It is so rich I thought I’d share it with you over the next few weeks. Ruth begins by describing three kinds of people—natural, spiritual, and carnal which based on Apostle Paul’s writings. Natural person What is the natural person like? The natural, unregenerate person cannot comprehend the mind of God, has no desire…
Can dependency be a good thing? Can a tomato grow apart from the vine? Does it struggle to grow? Haven’t we been told that dependency is bad? We’ve all heard the encouraging words “You are strong.” Or, “You don’t need anyone else. You can do it.” Those who know they can’t do it feel like failures like they are lacking something and are somehow inferior to most people. Jesus set an example of dependency for the believers by…
Isn’t it good to know that we are complete in Jesus? Apostle Paul tells us that in Jesus we are complete. We draw all we need from Him in whom is all wisdom and knowledge. All. We are in Christ and He is in us. Complete. We lack nothing. Have you discovered that you are complete in Jesus? Is this true in your life? Or would you argue the point? Are you lacking something? He has everything we need for…
