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Romans 8:12-17
Beautifully written, thanks.
I think we're pretty close with this one...
Here's my take!
Paul never teaches that believers in the Body of Christ can lose salvation, though some verses are misread that way. For example, 1 Corinthians 9:27 warns of being a "castaway," but Paul is referring to disqualification from reward or service, not loss of eternal life. In Galatians 5:4, "fallen from grace" means leaving the principle of grace for law-keeping, not forfeiting salvation. 2 Corinthians 13:5 calls for self-examination of genuine faith, not teaching that salvation can be undone. Likewise, Colossians 1:23 emphasizes perseverance as evidence of true faith.
In contrast, Paul repeatedly assures believers of eternal security. Romans 8:38-39 declares that nothing can separate us from Christ's love. Ephesians 1:13-14 teaches that believers are sealed with the Spirit until redemption. Philippians 1:6 promises that God will complete His saving work. 2 Timothy 1:12 affirms Christ's power to keep what is entrusted to Him. Romans 11:29 states that God's gifts and calling are without repentance.
Thus, the "warning" passages deal with reward, service, and testimony, while Paul's consistent teaching is that salvation itself is secure in Christ.
God Bless.
John 3:16: God's Promise to save all who come to Him, assuring them of everlasting life.
John 5:24: The one believing in Jesus has everlasting life, without any condemnation or hell.
John 6:37: God makes no mistakes about whom He gives to His Son, and Jesus promises to never let them go.
John 10:27-29: Christ's sheep always hear His Voice and follow Him. Nothing nor anyone can separate the sheep from the Shepherd. If they stray, the Shepherd will draw them back into the fold, for that is the job of the Shepherd.
Romans 8:38,39: if all these things cannot separate us from God's Love in & through His Son, then what is our strength or ability (or even any inclination) to do the job ourselves? To Page 2.
Without worrying about pre- or post- ideas, I would side with the post- VIEW.
For that is how I believe the word is meant literally.
Acts 7:55-56 - Stephen, before being stoned, saw Jesus at the right hand of God.
Romans 8:34 - Jesus is at the right hand of God and intercedes for us.
Colossians 3:1 - Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
Hebrews 1:3 - After making purification for sins, Jesus sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.
Mark 16:19 -
"In fact, the Lord Jesus, after He had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God."
Adeus, friends.
How do we become the sons of God according to the Scripture? Only by the New Birth - John 3:7b ...Ye must be born again. 1Peter 1:23a Being born again... Even in todays venacular there is certainly a major difference in being born, and being adopted.
Now in Romans 8:23b ... waiting for the adoption. It is clear according to Scripture that the moment we are born again that we are presently sons of God, so what is meant by our waiting to be adopted? Adoption in Bible times had a different application. The Jewish tradition, and other Middle East cultures of the day was that when your natural born son became of age, he would go through a celebrated ceremonial practice and be adopted by his own father. This was not to place the son into the family, but rather to bless the natural born son, with the recognition of now being mature. Now, this adopted son was blessed with full rights and had authority. The adopted (mature) son's word now had the same authority as the father. He was no longer under tutors and instructors. No longer could the servant(s) of the family have authority over the child, rather now the adopted (mature) son had full authority over the servant(s). Galatians 4:1,2, 5, 7 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord over all; But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. read v. 5&7. Being predestinated unto the adoption of sons refers to the fact that every born again child of God, is to become mature in the faith. No where in Scripture is it said that God predestinates people to hell or heaven. Every time the word "predestination" is used in any form, it always refers to us becoming like Christ.
Just thought I'd reach out in case there is any direction or specific questions I can answer. I have had a lot of time at my disposal; I'm not sure if that will continue as much in the near term with time at my rural retreat and if and when I start work again here in a couple weeks. I do have internet elsewhere that I can access but not WIFI and I haven't figured out how to write comments on my cell phone. I am still up in the air if I will stay more or less permanently up there once the electric is on and come back here occasionally or vice versa. I appreciate prayer on that; and am thankful there has been a delay of a week or so until things are ready so hopefully I can see what transpires in the world scene the next few days; although I'd rather not think about it. I am happy that I was able to spread what has been on my heart hopefully from the Lord and no matter what happens with the online availability let us meditate day and night ( Joshua 1:8). Let the Word be in our hearts to give the hope to others; in and out of season ( 2 Tim. 4:2).
There are some things which I am aware of in the spiritual dimension that I haven't shared fully or it is hard to put to words.
I pray that if anyone is lacking in discernment the Lord will give it. James promises wisdom to those who ask for it as well.
As I sit here I hear the tree frogs; such a relaxing sound and so much of nature is this way. All of nature groans and awaits the day of redemption ( Romans 8:22).
We are reminded of the family mentioned in the Sound of Music quoting Psalm 121
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
2 My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
The Von Trapp family was what the musical was based on and this song is attributed to their escape from the Nazis at the time.
God can preserve us in the wilderness or wherever He sends us.
Anyway; let's look forward to our soon joyful reunion
How then do we (believing Jew & Gentile) attain the "righteousness of the law"? Only by the Holy Spirit, now indwelling in us, Who not only brings us into a state of submission to the perfect Will of God, but also to know & obey all that our Heavenly Father requires of us. And this obedience goes way beyond the Laws once engraven in stone but what has been given us by the Spirit ( 2 Corinthians 3:6-8). And His "ministration" goes deep within us showing us where obedience is lacking and needed in our lives & then gives us the power to obey - this "glorious" work the OT Law could never do, nor designed to do. Tithing may be a good rule of thumb for giving, but what the Lord seeks is an earnest cheerful giver (as you shared), as the Spirit directs us to the needs around us. Blessings and thanks again.
Title: Psalm or Song for the day of Rest.
- Psalm 92:1
Good is to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to your name, O Most High.
How my soul finds remedy, how it is restorative and does me good.
he is speaking about giving oneself and surrendering.
For when I empty my hands in worship to God.
( 2 Corinthians 12:7-9) Where I do not reach, I rest.
- Psalm 92:2
Discern and be diligent in what to do, what is my responsibility, what is in my hand, what I reach and within the things that I reach.
( Colossians 3:17)
- Psalm 92:3
Play a song to the Lord with your life.
- Psalm 92:4
Time does not heal everything. What heals everything is love.
- Psalm 92:7
That love which makes us blossom, sing, endure and bear fruit - is unbreakable.
( Romans 8:38-39)
- Psalm 92:8
The grace upon grace, a new measure of grace for each phase of life, for each season.
- Psalm 92:12
God plants us and makes us grow with beauty and strength.
Like the palm tree that resists the wind, and the cedar that goes deep, the righteous does not break - he stands firm.
- Psalm 92:14
There is no lost time for the one who is planted in the Lord.
Part 1
I understand this is debated, but this is my understanding.
1 Peter 3:18-20: 18, For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit. This was a once-and-for-all sin offering, as mentioned in Romans 8:3 and Hebrews 9:11-14, to bring us to God so that God can now dwell with humanity through our Lord Jesus Christ.
It is God who quickens the dead, as stated in Romans 4:17, by the Spirit. Jesus, being put to death in the flesh but quickened by the Spirit. Jesus was dead for three days and three nights in the heart of the earth, the grave/tomb. He was quickened, which means brought back to life, when He was resurrected in His glorified body. Jesus is the first begotten of the dead, Revelation 1:5, the Firstfruits of them that slept, 1 Corinthians 15:20. Sleep, the Greek word koimao, meaning to put to sleep, be dead.
19 By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; 20 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. By the same Spirit that quickened Jesus, Jesus went and preached/proclaimed to these spirits in prison.
Who are these spirits who were disobedient in the time of Noah? Angels are spirits, Psalm 104:4, Hebrews 1:7. Devils/demons are spirits, familiar spirits, evil spirits, unclean spirits. Humans have a spirit, but are never called spirits. Humans are mortal; the soul who sins will die, and the dead know not anything. Immortality is a gift from God, and in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we find our hope for eternal life.
We see this long-suffering in Genesis 6:1-8. 120 years were given for repentance, but we see that only eight souls were saved by the water.
See part 2
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My COGIC WORSHIP: 1Corithians 15:3-4 KJV I Worship God maked your honesty and true relationship with God evident. II. I Worship God that gives me strength amd courage. Verse 8 Paragraph 1 My Interpretation: I Worship Jesus Christ God My Father that gives me victory, full of power, spirit, justice-Showing You how to live. I Worship God that is fairness, moral order, love kindness, God of Statutes.
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I Pray To Be Rewarded-Employed In Capital Romans 8:2
And then we can take the idioms, "son of the road, or son of the soil". I'm sure you've heard of these not oft used expressions. Most would believe that if those phrases were used for a particular person, then it is understood that neither the road nor the soil gave birth to sons. Likewise, Revelation 1:5 speaks of Jesus being "the prince of the kings of the earth". I suspect that you wouldn't now believe that Jesus, as a prince, had his descendency in an earthly king (or, multiple kings). So yes, biologically, the son of an earthly king would be called a prince, but metaphorically, this is not so as there is no descendency to a human king - just a title.
Lucifer, or 'shining one' was given to the king of Babylon who lived & ruled by that satanic spirit. Sure, Satan was never called Lucifer, but he, as did the king, were described with the same phrase: "the shining one, son of the morning". So whether Satan is referred to as "the prince of the power of the air" ( Ephesians 2:2) or the "prince of darkness" (taken loosely from Ephesians 6:12), these both describe the same devil, one who has power over his demons that move about freely in the world and in the air, as well as to the devil & his demons who brings darkness to people's minds & spirits, keeping them in captivity to sin, yet making them believe that they are in light, joy & hope ( 2 Corinthians 11:14). And he is called a prince, meaning that he is the ruler, yet having no king above him.
I just finished praying you. My sister in Christ, you'll be alright, just don't lose the faith in God/Jesus/Holy Spirit.
Feeling very fatigued at times is not only just "life" as many have experienced, but it's also apart of this "narrow way" if we decide to chose to follow Jesus Christ ( Matthew 7:14). There are a number of things that could be the reason(s) of your current grievous situation (i.e. past and/or present sins, lack of faith in God's word, God could be testing/proving you, unforgiveness in your heart toward others, ect.). The more you seek God Almighty and Jesus Christ and fully surrender to God/Jesus, in time you'll be able to identify the root of the problems/issues in your life. After which, you'll find in God's word what specific action (solution) to proceed with.
When it comes to personal personal relationships, some people are meant to be in your life temporarily; Some are meant to remain in your life for a lifetime. Choose wisely on the company that you keep ( 2 Corinthians 6:14). Stop entertaining the negative/wicked people, thoughts in your mind and the feelings you have about not being dependable for people...it's all LIES and DECEIT of our adversary ( John 8:44). Focus ALL of your energy to God ( Matthew 6:33). FYI: After reading your prayer request, I can relate to your circumstances more than you know. What you're going through right now is temporary. I know it's extremely tough, but keep on pressing and don't quit. Endure to the end!
With God with you, you can't go wrong.... "What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?" Romans 8:31 KJV
"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV
We thank in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ that He finds grace for those who have come to the edge of Your word. And we thank You Lord for Calvary, there You took our sin once for all. You Lord did it You were the sacrifice! So nowone can expect to receive anything from the Lord unless you are willing to give it all up lay it He demands your full attention. All idolatry must go in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
And He will replace the heart of stone with a new heart of flesh EZ 36:26-27 Life and Light, with Justice, Love and Joy, freedom be cleanced in Jesus Name.
So seek Him in the light, for in that light you will find Him.
Good luck and may God bless u, in Jesus name.
Paul talk about Israel ppl. Thats why he is so "sad". Its not us he talk about.
Now this day i read from old testament. And it suprises me every time how Good God is and forgive and forgive. Not strange that He get upset.
So if u go back and read Romans 8:31-39 so must u understand that all ppl is ment to be saved. But we have this own will!
I dont think it is strange for Irsael to be eartly. Think about all things they have to do to keap all the law.
I look to my self, and if i dont think about His Word everyday, ill become eartly as well. And not only me, we all get that bacteria nowadays with all other stuff we need to do.
Be strong and safe in Jesus name. 1Tim 2:4 One other thing.
Why do u not pray in Jesus name?
There has been a great bird death here in the North now. And the birds are few. And there is little bird chirping, and I am saddened by how sad it would have been if the little beeps and beautiful chirping from the birds were to be completely gone from us. For all of creation sighs to God. So if we think that everything He has created is also not meant as a praise to Him. Romans 8:22 Just some thoughts on the Creator's desire. May God bless you and yours. Be well and it is good to hear from you.
Another benefit of the "house church" community that I attended a few years back was the lengthy prayers. There was a minimum of a two hour prayer session for ourselves (as everyone involved did at least a few days a week of street and nursing home ministry) on Fridays for one example. These days in church it is hard to find anything near that length; for those who do attend. Sundays usually involve only a few minutes and usually given by the Pastor after requests are taken at Sunday school along with a brief prayer before and after the service. Thankfully there is now a Sunday evening service for an hour which allows for some more prayer at my local congregation.
Some of us at least have probably heard second hand stories at least of those who have prayed decades for their children who finally saw the fruit of their efforts with repentance. I don't believe that is an iron clad guarantee either but that it is the means and method to effectively reach the elect that God chooses to utilize for such purposes. Jesus acts as high Priest to us.
26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. ( Romans 8:26-27)
Jesus according to Hebrews acts as the "High Priest" ( Heb. 4:14-16). Thus He would fulfill the role of being in the inner sanctuary that the O.T. Levitical priesthood would perform in the earthly sanctuary as a type of foreshadowing. Knowing that all our brothers are going through like temptations ( 1 Peter 5:9) we should intercede on their behalf through prayers that are sent to heaven. We of course can't intercede directly but can be involved in the process of travailing in the Spirit ( Gal. 4:19 best example).
Death is a common event for all mankind; with the exception of Enoch and Elijah in days of old; and of course the Lord Jesus Himself who bodily resurrected after overcoming death. The quest for immortality no doubt was initiated with the lie of the serpent in the garden after man was given a pronouncement of the death sentence after sinning by disobeying God in the garden eating the forbidden fruit of the "knowledge of good and evil" ( Gen. 2:16-17). This point cannot be overemphasized since spiritual death is implicated; and even those alive without Christ are spiritually dead. Matthew 8:22 states But Jesus said to him, "Follow Me, and allow the dead to bury their own dead."
Nonetheless; unregenerate man cannot accept their actual condition of being dead in sins and trespasses ( Ephesians 2:1) and they certainly don't want to mortify their flesh as Romans 8:13 indicates; because that only comes through the Spirit of God not man's own vain efforts. They therefore focus on the desire to live on forever in their physical bodies; and sadly will eventually accept that which is abhorrent even to natural men at first; technological implants; genetic mutation or more generally selling out to Satan who they believe in vain to be able to deliver on his promises; not to mention actually care about the welfare of an individual.
It is pretty clear that at first; this Antichrist figure will seem like a peaceful individual. He will understand "dark sentences". Let us read Daniel 8:23-25 in entirety: I will have to put this in next post.
I will be praying for you according to your requests and the interceding work of the Holy Spirit to guide me in prayer and to pray with me and in me and through me. I am glad you are admitting to being weak in faith. That is a good place to start as you seek God more and more.
Remember, our salvation is not dependent on how strong our faith is. It is dependent on the mercy of God and the grace of electing us to salvation before the creation of the world. As Romans 8:29-31 speaks of God predestining us, calling us, justifying us, and glorifying us in the life to come, we can be sure that the Lord will complete what has been started by the Holy Spirit's regenerating power in us to bring us from being dead in sin to being alive in the spirit and of having Him give us faith to believe the gospel and to place our faith and trust and hope in Jesus Christ and all that He has done for us. We are now children of the Father and are blessed with all of God's riches kept for us in the life to come. It is a sure thing that we will continue in faith because it was given to us and begun in us by God and He will complete it when He glorifies us with our Lord Jesus in the life to come.
Remember what the man said to Jesus when he asked Jesus to heal his child. Jesus asked him if he believed He could make his child well. The man answered, "Yes, I believe, help me in my unbelief."
We all have areas in our life where we doubt or are weak in faith because we still have our sinful nature to draw us away from having pure, faultless faith in Jesus. But, we do not have to have pure, faultless faith to be saved. We abide in Jesus everyday and our faith is empowered by the Holy Spirit to cause us to endure until the end. Be encouraged and put your hope in God who is able to abundantly, exceedingly five us and do in us more than we could ever ask or think. He is far greater than our human frailty and sinful corruption that we battle against. He is able to do what we cannot!
In John 3:3 Jesus tells Nicodemus "Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God"
Being "born again" means being born from above. You're being born of God's Spirit.
This refers to a spiritual transformation.
When an individual acknowledges their sinfulness and shortcomings and understanding that they are inherently flawed, needing forgiveness and redemption, then come to Christ and recieve Christ as their savior they are Identified with Christ death and ressurection causing a rebirth of Christ Spirit.
Romans 6:3.
Romans 8:10-11.
Afterwards they experiences a new spiritual life that involves a change of heart, a commitment to follow Jesus, and a desire to live according to Christian principles PROVIDING THAT THEY TRULY BELIEVED AND RECEIVED CHRIST!
The Holy Spirit works in the individual's life, transforming their heart and renewing their spirit.
There will be fruit in a believers life that will reflect the rebirth.
I hope this helps.
God bless.
Romans 8:26
"Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered."
1 John 5:15
"And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him."
(Part 1):
I agree, Satan cannot take us out of the hand of our Savior. In fact, there is a strong case given to us that in Romans 8:38-39 that there is nothing that can separate us from our Savior. As far as Satan not being able to touch us, we do know from scripture that Satan can touch our flesh. But he cannot touch our spirit/soul. The only way he can do that is to penetrate Gods Spirit in us and that's not going to happen. It's like Gods Spirit is a shield over our spirit. And as far as trials and trouble goes, I truly believe that God allows those circumstances in our lives as a way of teaching us to trust Him. For many years, I had to learn the hard way. I would find myself in a difficult circumstance and try to take care of the problem on my own, and it's like how is that trusting Christ?
I like where you said, "Whatever comes my way, He knows." That is a perfect response to all of our circumstances is that Lord, you know, because we don't, even when we think we do! And yes, it is better to think that Jesus is everywhere around us, with us, and in us, as He is omnipresent. Yes, I also have also heard of folks who talk as if Satan is continually interfering with their life. Sometimes you just want to ask them, "Do you belong to Christ?" As believers, Satan knows that he has lost us forever to Christ. So, what does he do? The only thing he can do, which is to chase us and keep our minds occupied on the cares of this life and to wear us down so that we are too tired to study the word and spend time with the Lord so that we might grow spiritually.
Part 7.
Hebrews 4:3 references Psalm 95, which describes the Israelites' journey with Moses through the wilderness, enduring dunes, rocky paths, and scarce food and water. Those who did not remain faithful, trusting in God's promise, did not enter God's rest. This passage stresses faith and the rest God has promised to those who, in faith, overcome the trials of this life filled with challenges, temptations, and struggles.
Revelation 3:5 shows us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. We cannot earn our salvation through our actions; rather, this rest is dependent on accepting the grace and redemption offered in Christ, works that were finished from the foundation of the world.
Revelation 13:7-8 states that all who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. This time is still to come; only true believers will be able to resist this hour of temptation that is foretold in Revelation 3:10. We see this same language in the concept that the Lamb was slain before the foundation of the world.
The challenge and reward are found in Revelation 2:7 and Revelation 13:9-10, "He who has ears, let him hear." We can read and study the Bible without grasping the truth of its message for different reasons, truth comes from prayer. Our ears are connected to our eyes; if we cannot hear, we are also blind.
We have these verses to consider.
Before being ordained, Jeremiah 1:5, Acts 13:48, 1 Corinthians 2:7, Ephesians 2:10, Galatians 1:15
The foreknowledge of God, Acts 2:23, Ephesians 3:9, Colossians 1:26-27, 1 Peter 1:2, 1 Peter 1:20
Predestination, Acts 4:27-28, Romans 8:29-30, Ephesians 1:5, Ephesians 1:10-12
God's plan.
2 Kings 19:25, Psalm 33:11, Isaiah 14:27, Isaiah 22:11, Isaiah 25:1, Isaiah 37:26, Isaiah 46:10, Jeremiah 29:11.
See last part 8
Part 6
Trust and dependence on the Son of God, believing in His sacrifice on the cross and His resurrection, Romans 5:8-10. Titus 1:2 states that God has promised eternal life to us from before creation, but it is our future hope in Jesus through faith, as seen in Romans 1:16. This hope has been established for us in Jesus before time; this hope is eternal life. It is not seen or enjoyed now; that is not hope, Romans 8:24-25.
Is Jesus praying for just the disciples or also future believers? This was determined before the foundation of the world, as we see in John 14:3, and Paul confirms it in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18. We will see the glory of Christ that the Father has given Him when He returns to establish the kingdom.
Ephesians 1:4 tells us that God chose us in Jesus Christ before the foundation of the world, and salvation was part of God's plan. The word " chose, " from the Greek word eklego, means to pick out for oneself, to choose, elect, or select. God's plan and purpose for humanity was for us to have eternal life in Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 1:19-20 explains that Jesus, through His obedience to the Father and His sinless life as a lamb without blemish and spot, shed His blood for us. This was foreordained before the foundation of the world. The word " foreordained " is derived from the Greek word proginosko, meaning to know beforehand, representing the foreknowledge of God, a plan manifested in the last times for us. Various verses refer to the foundation of the world, meaning from the creation of the earth and humanity.
Matthew 25:34 speaks of the glory in God's plan, in the mind of God, encompassing all things from beginning to end, something we as humans cannot fully comprehend. We see the culmination of this verse in Revelation 20:11-15.
See part 7.
Part 5.
5, And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.
On the surface, it can be seen that Jesus is asking to be glorified by the Father with the glory He shared before creation, indicating the eternal nature of Christ, who existed before time began. Does Philippians 2:6-8 justify this request? Jesus, for His obedient earthly ministry, He rightfully deserves?
Does all of Scripture agree with this? We have these verses with similar wording. Were the things in these verses physically present before the world was? Were they all in the mind, thoughts, and the plan of God? Can we say some were and some were not? Are they confirmation of God's eternal plan and foreknowledge?
Verses that say before the world was, before the world, and before the foundation of the world. God's foreknowledge, purpose, and plan were before creation.
1 Corinthians 2:7 This wisdom is the gospel of Jesus Christ, hidden in the thoughts of God from before the world was. It was ordained from before the world that would be revealed in the fullness of time, as stated in Ephesians 1:10 and Colossians 1:26-27. There are hints of it throughout the Old Testament, but hidden from the Gentile world, it is now revealed through the preaching of the apostles who were with Jesus from the beginning of His three-and-a-half-year ministry, and Paul, after the leaders of Jerusalem said no to Jesus being the Messiah and killed Stephen, Acts 7:54-60.
2 Timothy 1:9 Our calling and salvation are given not by anything we have done or can do to earn. It is according to God's grace and for His purpose. This grace, which was given to us in Jesus, is part of God's plan before the world began, as we see in Ephesians 2:8-10 and Romans 8:28-29.
Salvation through Jesus Christ is available to everyone who accepts it, it is received by faith in Jesus Christ, the Son of God alone.
See part 6.
Pt. 2
My feelings reminded me of Romans 8:22-24 where it says that "all creation groans" to be made new and uncorrupted and we groan inwardly to put on the newness of what we will be in the resurrection. In the mean time, we walk in Christ, desiring to know and do God's will always. Yet we cannot always know clearly what His will is nor do we obey perfectly. The time will come in eternity when we will always know God's will and will be able to do it. But for now we live within our present limitations.
This musing made me think of you as you consider what to do with your father's home, with whether or not you move back to where you lived and were employed before you came to take care of your parents. You have so much to decide and I know that you want to do what God wills. So, I will be praying for you to know way God wants you to decide and to move forward. We can comfort each other in knowing that the time for us to enter eternity will come to pass when God calls us home. Oh, how glorious that will be. But for now, we keep walking by faith, trusting the Holy Spirit to help us each step of the way.
I just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you today when I got into this yearning and musing and that I continue to pray for you often.