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Yes I know, another of those threads.

At one time in my life I was young, and thought I could act as I pleased, this is contrary to my raising.

I found myself in a spot that taught me I was not as smart as I had thought.

I had let enough of God's word linger in my mind to know I had to reach out. I am every so glad I did.

Thank you Jesus.

Any of you good folks have anything to share?

Yes with heavy doses of Cartesian doubt.

Jesus said that only those who God calls will be saved. The question is, who gets the call? God is omniscient. He knows everything and everyone, past, present, future. He knows who will answer the call long before he gives it. He doesn't call the rest because he knows they won't answer. No, it's not predestination. It's foreknowledge. He doesn't control who will answer, he just knows who we are. While this passage says predestined as 1 step in the process, note that the foreknowing comes first. You have to answer 'yes' before the predestination comes in.

Rom 8:29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.

I guess because the orphanage was run by nuns??

I for one count myself as one by Gods grace alone. Suppose I was fortunate enough to be raised by multi generation family of Christian up-bringing. Not a perfect Christian to be sure and I know no perfect christians unless you want to count Jesus Christ.

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I strive, with difficulty, to be a follower of Jesus. The idea that the Power that created the universe is interested in having a relationship with me...one of His creations...resonates with me. Everything else really pales in comparison to that idea. Once that relationship was established, fine theological points that are so often considered important, evaporated. To know that when the Creator of all the universe is on your side...it changes your perspective and gives life real meaning. It makes my life better, and makes me better at life. And it causes me to see other people differently...I strive to see them the way that God sees them...made in the spiritual image of God, they are the supreme objects of His creation. I truly feel that extending grace to other people is the greatest opportunity that we’ll ever have, relationally, while we’re on this earth. “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.“ - Jesus
I take ‘that’ to heart.

I like the abuse.

It's personal, a personal relationship with the Lord.

And to have the Peace that passes understanding, we can't get stuck in our understanding. I think that's where so many miss it. If they can't figure it out, in essence control the narrative, they're out.

So many attempting to follow the Lord don't want to die to self, take up their cross daily and follow him.

If He's to reign in your life, you gotta surrender your high places to Him. That's not always easy. Sometimes we have to reach the "bottom of our barrel" before we look up and ask Him for help, not too unlike the alcoholic.

DF

This.

This gal I was interested in had a bunch of good whitetail acreage, she told me a story 'bout free milk and a cow
And said, "No huggy, no kissy, until I get a Wedding Vow"

there was some church stuff attached to that too

I used to love the Georgia Satellites!

Seriously, back in the day they rocked.

Hahaha! Good edit.

Blame it on Saturday afternoon's festivities!

WHY ?

I don't like the 'alternative'.

It's a simple matter of choice - Jesus Vs HELL.

Not raised by them Jim.....

But slightly beaten into submission perhaps?

Not even sure I'm a "Christian" any more.................or any less perhaps.

But if I'm dyin' I ain't turning down the Extreme Unction stuff...................................Just in case.

Geno

lol

The pastor of her church met us at a beer joint and give us a talk bout pornication. Or something.

I wasn’t old enough to buy a beer. 😃

The only extreme unction you need is Jesus' promise of 'believe in me and you will be saved'. No priest, no sprinkling of water, no ceremony, just his promise.

Yeah,

But I ain't takin' no chances if there's a priest or fellow Catholic around to say the last rights.


Just in case.


Geno

I would be lost if I wasn’t. It has helped me through tough times.

I'm a follower of Christ, been aware of the spiritual part of me and others since I was old enough to have conscious thought. I never understood the 'born again in the spirit' claim by religion, when obviously we are born with the spirit. Anyway Christ's life, teachings, death, resurrection and the Holy spirit all make sense to what I felt at my earliest age.

It also doesn't negate other's spiritual awareness that never knew of Christ or put another name to God.

I'm a follower of Christ but not of religion with all it's exclusiveness, christian usually means a follower of a religion so I don't claim to be one.

Kent