Hey Poiema:
Despite nearly starting a fire in the morning service, we had a great time together in God's presence on Sunday! Some of you told me how important it was to be reminded that in Christ, we have become God's perfect imperfection. I know that many of you come from painful pasts and/or are dealing with the consequences of having "blown it" through sin. I pray that you will grab on to the hope of the gospel that sets you free to rise above your dysfunction and failures to live life to the full in Him! I pray that many of you will step out imperfectly this week to serve our perfect Savior in His power, for His glory! It is good to know that we are in His process as much as we are on mission for Him. I would love to hear how God is challenging or encouraging your with this reality. Talk soon.
Pastor john
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Responses to Imperfection
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Thanks for your message on Sunday, John. It was a great reminder that God had planned all along to use weak and frail humans to bring about His purposes for creation. As you were speaking, I couldn't help but think of the many verses that seem to indicate the seeming possibility of failure for the Christian (warnings in Colossians 1, Revelation 2-3, the whole book of Hebrews). How do the truths of God's purposes to perfect us and bring us into the conformity of the image of Christ coincide with the repeated warnings to persevere in the faith or face possible rejection? (Also, if you could give your thoughts on how final judgment fits into this that would be great!)
Thanks Anonymous. I have responded to your questions in the post entitled: "Can I lose my salvation?"
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