Romans 1:11they impart spiritual gifts to one anotherRomans 2:29they have been “spiritually circumcised” by the Holy SpiritRomans 4:7,8they rejoice in Jesus’ gift of righteousnessRomans 5:2they have faithRomans 5:2they believe that He is marvelousRomans 5:2they believe that He is marvelously kindRomans 5:2they're waiting and they are hopeful of experiencing his gloryRomans 5:3they have incredible, joyful confidence … Continue reading Read It and Weep

Lookahead:  My initial takeaway was that the man behaved exactly the way I would have, if I had been radically rescued from hell, and taken to heaven at the last second.  As I mentioned in an earlier post, some NDErs are reticent, or confused, or pragmatic, or burned out.  Every single one of Ian McCormack’s … Continue reading Kingdom Post #12 – Wanting In, Part 3

Lookahead:  So, do we have to go through a training or refinement process in which the Holy Spirit prepares us and makes us fit for the Kingdom of Heaven? I do not believe so. I think that the only prerequisite is that we are a Child of God--we don't have to go through an extended … Continue reading Kingdom Post #11 – Wanting In, Part 2

Lookahead: What had the prophets proclaimed prior to John the Baptist?  Bad news, with a teeny smattering of good melded in.  They typically prophesied that, because the people were so rebellious, a reckoning was coming.  However, there was always a glimmer of hope for the remnant—and for eventual deliverance of all.  Had that changed?  Well, … Continue reading Kingdom Post #10 – What About If We Want In?

Lookahead: With the force of a hurricane the Spirit of God swept into the building and the floodgates of heaven opened. The church resembled a battlefield. On one side many were prostrated over the seats weeping and sighing; on the other side some were affected by throwing their arms in the air in a rigid … Continue reading Kingdom Post #9 – When the Spectacular Becomes Humdrum

Lookahead:  So, back to our original topic:  commanded to love?  Nah…I’m not comfortable with the concept.    Did I love the mother who, in my view, was essentially trying to exact love from us, according to some approach/avoidance protocol? I do not believe that I did.   Did I like her?  Probably more often than not.  Did I … Continue reading Kingdom Post #8 – Commanded to Love