“his auditors first heard and responded to the Love.” And people think the Bible can to easily be misunderstood (after suspecting a typo i found the 2 meanings)
I was not minimizing the love, but today, due to the flesh being satiated with things, and where most all think God loves them and is ok with how they live, i think Jesus would be preaching much like unto Lk. 6:24-26, beginning at the house of God. Few souls are walking under conviction of sin and looking for mercy here, and it is in the light of the holiness and justice of almighty God that love and mercy became a precious need for souls. Living a week under he Law would do us all some good, though grace is purposed to bring man higher. (Rm. 8:4)
“I expect to become a Quaker”:)
Quakers went too far in reaction against institutionalization.
“in a special way”
How about “mystery?”
What used to get me after i became born again and unintended “different” (though more aware of how carnal the old man is) and eager to talk about the Bible and God saving souls was “we Christians,” while virtually no one showed in interest in or identification with such or heart in worship, etc. Not that i had arrived, or have yet.
“the coal from the altar to be touched to my lips.”
not only, “but also my hands and my head.” Peter knew the problem began with the head.
“too much of “I’m Okay, You’re Okay,””
Think that had much to do with the 60’s “back to the Garden” but not to God mentality?
Think that had much to do with the 60’s “back to the Garden” but not to God mentality?
That is a lovely and thought-provoking characterization. I think that's JUST what too many were doing.
IMHO, as my pastor said when I jokingly told him that I wanted to take back my offering of suffering to God, "God doesn't do 'do-overs.'" Though there might be some debate about passing through Eden, we do not get to linger. God has something far far better in mind.
A blessed Advent and a Merry Christmas to you. Come, Lord Jesus!