Sanctification

In understanding God, who he is and what his role is in relationship to humanity, it offers an opportunity to increase our knowledge of God’s character, draw deeper into his presences and understand how our relationship with him is reciprocal and helps is developing a theology of waiting. Along with understanding God, it is important for humanity to understand itself in the development of a perspective of waiting that is applicable. In identifying inner movements during times of waiting, it may…

Antioch. Paul’s main themes in the letter were, the Gospel, God's plan of salvation and righteousness for all mankind, Jew and Gentile alike (Romans, 1:16-17). Justification by faith is also there as is righteousness from God (Romans, 1:17), guilt, sanctification, and security. However, Paul had never been to Rome when he wrote the letter to the Romans, though he had clearly expressed his desire to travel there…

The good news of the Gospel is found throughout the Old and New Testaments. It tells the story of God’s redemptive love for His highest creation – man. The Bible describes God, tells how mankind was created to live, the way they became separated from God, and God’s plan for restoration through His Son, Jesus Christ. God: God is infinite in all ways; meaning He is infinite in knowledge, time, space, and power. God has many attributes that set Him apart from His creation. God is spirit;…

As already mentioned in the general context of the letter, Paul wants to clarify what the true life in Christ is all about. The congregation was losing their sight, forgetting the uniqueness and sufficiency of Jesus Christ. “The Colossians seem to be grappling with certain spiritual practices that they have been told are required for fullness of life.” Whatever practices may be, Christ was losing his supremacy on one’s life. Paul’s prayer depicts a sincere desire for the congregation to grow…

Adam. Furthermore, everyone can be saved through the atonement of Christ by conformity of laws and ordinances of the gospel. Baptism a form of renewal necessary for salvation and eternal life. The baptismal ordinance is rich with the symbolism of sanctification, death, and renewed life, and we enter into this covenant humbly, having repented of our sins and committing to keep God’s commandments (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2016). The individual is fully submerged under…

Hello, thank you for allowing me to speak at this meeting. Despite the fact that I was not chosen to be allowed into the Boston Church and the General Court. That means that I have no official say in the vote that is to occur later today. But, I would like to inform you of my opinion on the matter, in hopes that it helps all of you to come to the best decision for your community. First of all, I do not think that all of you have discussed everything that needs to be discussed regarding the…

The Cross Symbol of Grace As someone had said, “At the cross, God gave the most precious thing He possessed for the most undeserving people He knew.” This truth is vividly illustrated by Christ’s acceptance of the repentant thief while hanging on the cross. “Today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43). As Henk Hamsteeg put it in an article in Challenge Weekly, “A sin soaked criminal is received by a blood stained Savior. That’s the pure definition of grace.” And,…

What is a worldview? A worldview is: “a comprehensive system of beliefs that functions, first, as an explanation and interpretation of the world, and second, as an application of that system to the way people live and the values they hold” (Foreman, M., 2014, p. 42). Building off of the philosophical definition of a worldview, what encompasses a Christian worldview? Shipp (2015) defines a Christian worldview, based on the Weider, L. & Gutierrez, B. (2013) work Consider as: “A Christian…

live and act. Here, one sees that the Apostle wants to present another argument to the Ephesians by using the word therefore, and giving a command. This argument is the New Testament way of teaching and promoting the sanctification of one’s life. Paul recognizes that sanctification only occurs through the outworking of truth, and argues for the Ephesians to “not be partners with them,” those who are not in the truth. In the New Living Translation (NLT) verse seven says, “Don’t participate in…

As part of the sanctification process, a corrective spiritual heart surgery is necessary. Without this, our hearts are impenetrable by the wisdom of God – unable to see and respond. In the natural, in order for a heart surgery to take place, we need a surgeon, a patient, and…