April 26, 2009 7:24 AM
Johnbob wrote:
Lots of interesting things in this chapter. 1 was the undeniable fact that Christianity is 'true and reasonable'. It is logical - not just emotional or something you have to believe by blind faith.
The biblegateway commentary are interesting... Agrippa is ever the politician in his response. As Paul tries to find some common ground via his question about the prophets, Agrippa, probably wanting to avoid an embarassing confrontation, calmly deflects it back with his own question and then thing are done.
Personally, there is a scripture that has always made me struggle. It is Paul's stating the verse "I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains." I have never been able to say this. I struggle with too many things to say this. I wouldn't wish my inner life on anyone - the one where there is so much confusion and emotion regarding raising my son, my insecurities about my marriage, my weight issue, my lack of confidence, etc. Sorry for the somber note on a Sunday morning, but that is reality for me. I am wondering when the 'victory' side of christianity will 'kick in' for me. I am definitely victorious in certain areas, but the bible talks about victory quite a bit, and in the New Testament, it talks about maturity, character, growth, etc. Again, sorry for my negativeness this morning. In some ways I have matured, but I feel pretty fragile. Reply to this
April 26, 2009 9:00 AM
Sam wrote:
Wow. (first am blogging using my iPhone as The Internet is out). Jb , victory is here for you now. You are saved. Paul also talks about suffering and perseverance---That is how you mature. All for now_thumbs getting tired. Reply to this
Lots of interesting things in this chapter. 1 was the undeniable fact that Christianity is 'true and reasonable'. It is logical - not just emotional or something you have to believe by blind faith.
The biblegateway commentary are interesting... Agrippa is ever the politician in his response. As Paul tries to find some common ground via his question about the prophets, Agrippa, probably wanting to avoid an embarassing confrontation, calmly deflects it back with his own question and then thing are done.
Personally, there is a scripture that has always made me struggle. It is Paul's stating the verse "I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains." I have never been able to say this. I struggle with too many things to say this. I wouldn't wish my inner life on anyone - the one where there is so much confusion and emotion regarding raising my son, my insecurities about my marriage, my weight issue, my lack of confidence, etc. Sorry for the somber note on a Sunday morning, but that is reality for me. I am wondering when the 'victory' side of christianity will 'kick in' for me. I am definitely victorious in certain areas, but the bible talks about victory quite a bit, and in the New Testament, it talks about maturity, character, growth, etc. Again, sorry for my negativeness this morning. In some ways I have matured, but I feel pretty fragile.
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Wow. (first am blogging using my iPhone as
The Internet is out). Jb , victory is here for you now. You are saved. Paul also talks about suffering and perseverance---That is how you mature.
All for now_thumbs getting tired.
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