Today I felt an urge from my flesh to share where I am at on the TULIP.
Total Depravity of Man: I absolutely believe that all are born into sin. No way out of this.
Unconditional Election: There is no getting around election in the Bible, yet I do not believe this eliminates responsibility so today I am still struggling with the "Un".
Limited Atonement: Atonement is limited only in application. Jesus died for the sins of the world but His blood only cleanses those who believe otherwise everyone would be destined for heaven.
Irresistible Grace: Between this one and unconditional election is where I experience brain freezes. If it was irresistible then we eliminate responsibility again. 5 pointers would argue that grace is irresistible to those who are elected so responsibility is still alive and well. Whatever!?
Perseverance of the Saints: Yep! Disagree? Hebrews 6:4-6, John 10:28.
Yeah Boyz!
Blake
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Monday, April 23, 2007
Prophetic Conference Coming to Gadsden
I thought some of you might want to know about this.
May 4th and 5th there will be a Prophetic Conference at the Gadsden Vineyard.
David Saunders will be the speaker.
Friday Night:: 7-9:30pm
Saturday:: Sessions will begin at 9:30am. There will be multiple sessions during the day with breaks for lunch and dinner .
David Saunders will be teaching and there will be a lot of worship, prayer, and ministry time. There is no charge, but love offerings will be accepted. For more info contact Bobby Sparks or Gadsden Vineyard
May 4th and 5th there will be a Prophetic Conference at the Gadsden Vineyard.
David Saunders will be the speaker.
Friday Night:: 7-9:30pm
Saturday:: Sessions will begin at 9:30am. There will be multiple sessions during the day with breaks for lunch and dinner .
David Saunders will be teaching and there will be a lot of worship, prayer, and ministry time. There is no charge, but love offerings will be accepted. For more info contact Bobby Sparks or Gadsden Vineyard
Friday, April 13, 2007
Elected to Hear
When reading through Matthew 13 we find many parables about the Kingdom. Each parable takes a different angle to reveal the greatness of the Kingdom and the importance and honor of being in it. After sharing the parable of the 4 seeds, best known as "The Parable of the Sower," we read the following:
10 "Then the disciples came and said to him, "Why do you speak to them in parables?" 11 And he answered them, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. 12 For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand.
14 Indeed, in their case the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says: "'You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive. 15 For this people's heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed,lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them."
The question has to be asked, "Who are them?" Terrible english, I know. In this passage them=Pharisees and today them still=Pharisees. Many go to church, attend Sunday School, give money to the church, and yet is a very real possibility they could be "them". The Pharisees understood the Old Testament Law better than most, but Jesus totally exposes them. In essence Jesus speaks to them in parables so they want hear.
Whether you and I agree on election or not, there is no debating that Jesus is looking for those who hear His voice. How else could you respond unless the Holy Spirit draw you? Only the Holy Spirit can open ones ear to hear the good news of Jesus! So we are left with the question, "Did "them" not have a choice in hearing?
10 "Then the disciples came and said to him, "Why do you speak to them in parables?" 11 And he answered them, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. 12 For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand.
14 Indeed, in their case the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says: "'You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive. 15 For this people's heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed,lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them."
The question has to be asked, "Who are them?" Terrible english, I know. In this passage them=Pharisees and today them still=Pharisees. Many go to church, attend Sunday School, give money to the church, and yet is a very real possibility they could be "them". The Pharisees understood the Old Testament Law better than most, but Jesus totally exposes them. In essence Jesus speaks to them in parables so they want hear.
Whether you and I agree on election or not, there is no debating that Jesus is looking for those who hear His voice. How else could you respond unless the Holy Spirit draw you? Only the Holy Spirit can open ones ear to hear the good news of Jesus! So we are left with the question, "Did "them" not have a choice in hearing?
Monday, April 2, 2007
Good Morning!
This is what we are blessed to see every morning. We are still so excited that God chose us to be the parents of Hannah Grace. We know that God has a purpose and a plan for her and we can't wait to see it take place. This means that Laura and I have to get older but we are reminded that His mercies are new every morning and His mercy endures forever.
We are also thankful for our family and friends that God has allowed us to be blessed by. We are humbled every day by the great things God is doing in us and around us. Just take the time to look around and see the beauty of God's creation. We tend to focus entirely on the bad and miss the heart of God displayed all around us. What a great time to be alive. What a great time to notice the majesty and glory of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
Be blessed!
Blake
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