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Christianity Etc › Re: John Piper- Christian Unity(must Read For All NL Christians) by promise10(op): 8:35am On Nov 28, 2016

4. Serve Christians across boundaries.

For the sake of a witness to the world, seek out ways to show love for brothers and sisters across boundaries — both the kind of boundaries that should be removed, and the kind of boundaries which commitment to the truth (and unity in the truth) forbids you to remove. Do this for the glory of God. Let Francis Schaeffer be your guide.

It is in the midst of a difference that we have our golden opportunity. When everything is going well and we are all standing around in a nice little circle, there is not much to be seen by the world. But when we come to the place where there is a real difference, and we exhibit
uncompromised principles but at the same time observable love, then there is something that the world can see, something they can use to judge that these really are Christians, and that Jesus has indeed been sent by the Father. (Complete Works, vol. 4, 201, emphasis added)

Christianity Etc › Re: John Piper- Christian Unity(must Read For All NL Christians) by promise10(op): 8:34am On Nov 28, 2016

3. Love Christians across boundaries.

Cultivate affection across differences for those who are truly your brothers and sisters in Christ. Hate serious blunders, not sincere brothers. Humans have never been good at this. And the philosophical and emotional climate today makes it even harder — since truth claims are only seen as a cloak for power-grabbing. But consider what Spurgeon says and seek to become like him. Notice the intensity of hate and love.

Where the Spirit of God is there must be love, and if I have once known and recognized any man to be my brother in Christ Jesus, the love of Christ constraineth me no more to think of him as a stranger or foreigner, but a fellow citizen with the saints. Now I hate High Churchism as my soul hates Satan; but I love George Herbert, although George Herbert is a desperately High Churchman. I hate his High Churchism, but I love George Herbert from my very soul, and I have a warm corner in my heart for every man who is like him. Let me find a man who loves my Lord Jesus Christ as George Herbert did and I do not ask myself whether I shall love him or not; there is no room for question, for I cannot help myself; unless I can leave off loving Jesus Christ, I cannot cease loving those who love him. (The Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit Sermons , vol. XII, 6)

Christianity Etc › Re: John Piper- Christian Unity(must Read For All NL Christians) by promise10(op): 8:34am On Nov 28, 2016

2. Strive to know and spread true views of Christ and his ways.

Seek to “attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God” (Ephesians 4:13 ). “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” ( 2 Peter 3:18 ). Share, by every means you can, what you see of Christ. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom” (Colossians 3:16 ).

Christianity Etc › Re: John Piper- Christian Unity(must Read For All NL Christians) by promise10(op): 8:33am On Nov 28, 2016

What Implications Follow for Us?

1. Seek the fullness of the unity-creating Holy Spirit.

“Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18 ). Seek to be led by the Spirit and to bear the fruits of the Spirit ( Galatians 5:18 , 22–23 ) for these are the cogs in the wheels of love. If you are a stranger to the Holy Spirit, you will care little for the unity he builds.

Christianity Etc › Re: John Piper- Christian Unity(must Read For All NL Christians) by promise10(op): 8:30am On Nov 28, 2016

The ultimate aim of such Christian unity is the glory of God. Hence Paul prays, “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God” ( Romans 15:5–7 ).

Christianity Etc › Re: John Piper- Christian Unity(must Read For All NL Christians) by promise10(op): 8:29am On Nov 28, 2016

Jesus’s famous statements in John 17 are rooted in the profound spiritual unity between the Father and the Son, and with those whom God has chosen out of the world (John 17:6 ). “I ask that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me” (John 17:21 ). Note the witness to the world is that the disciples are in the Father and the Son so that the world might believe. This is vastly more — deeply more — than being related through a common organization.
The oneness that shines with self-authenticating glory for the world to see is union with the Father and the Son so that the glory of the Father and the Son is part of our lives. “ The glory that you have given me I have given to them , that they may be one even as we are one” ( John 17:22 ). That glory is owing to this: “I in them and you [Father] in me ” (John 17:23 ). From this union with God, and the glory it gives, shines something the world may see, if God gives them eyes to see. God’s aim for this vertically-rooted, horizontal, glory-displaying unity is that he might “gather into one the children of God scattered abroad” ( John 11:52 ).

Christianity Etc › Re: A Clarion Call For A Christian Section by promise10: 8:27am On Nov 28, 2016

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Christianity Etc › Re: John Piper- Christian Unity(must Read For All NL Christians) by promise10(op): 8:26am On Nov 28, 2016

Aims

Spirit-rooted, Christ-manifesting, truth-cherishing, humbly-loving unity is designed by God to have at least two aims: a witness to the world, and an acclamation of the glory of God. The apostle John makes the first of these most clear. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” ( John 13:34–35 ).

Christianity Etc › Re: John Piper- Christian Unity(must Read For All NL Christians) by promise10(op): 8:26am On Nov 28, 2016

Affections

To be sure, unifying love in the body of Christ includes a rugged commitment to do good for the family of God whether you feel like it or not ( Galatians 6:10 ). But, as difficult as it is for diverse people, the experience of Christian unity is more than that. It includes affectionate love, not just sacrifice for those you don’t like. It is a feeling of endearment. We are to have affection for those who are our family in Christ. “Love one another with brotherly affection ” ( Romans 12:10 ). “Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart ” (1 Peter 1:22 ). “All of you, have . . . sympathy , brotherly love, a tender heart , and a humble mind” (1 Peter 3:8 ).

Christianity Etc › Re: John Piper- Christian Unity(must Read For All NL Christians) by promise10(op): 8:25am On Nov 28, 2016

Views

Paul says that pastors and teachers are to equip the saints “until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God” ( Ephesians 4:13 ). In other words, the unity we pursue is unity in the truth. Of course, Christian unity is more than shared truth, but not less. Paul piles up the words for common-mindedness in Philippians 2:2 , “Complete my joy by being of the same mind , having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind ” (see also Philippians 4:2 ). Everything is to “accord with Christ.” “May God . . . grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus ” (Romans 15:5 ).

Christianity Etc › Re: John Piper- Christian Unity(must Read For All NL Christians) by promise10(op): 8:24am On Nov 28, 2016

Source

Paul tells us to “be eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” ( Ephesians 4:3 ). I take that to mean that the Holy Spirit is the great giver of unity. “In one Spirit we were all baptized into one body — Jews or Greeks, slaves or free — and all were made to drink of one Spirit” (1 Corinthians 12:13 ).

Christianity Etc › John Piper- Christian Unity(must Read For All NL Christians) by promise10(op): 8:20am On Nov 28, 2016

Unity among two or more people gets its virtue entirely from something else. Unity itself is neutral until it is given goodness or badness by something else. So if Herod and Pilate are unified by their common scorn for Jesus (Luke 23:12 ), this is not a good unity. But if Paul and Silas sing together in prison for Christ’s sake ( Acts 16:25 ), this is a good unity.

Therefore, it is never enough to call Christians to have unity. That may be good or bad. The unified vote fifty years ago in my home church in South Carolina to forbid blacks from attending services was not a good unity. The unified vote of a mainline Protestant denomination to bless forbidden sexual acts is not a good unity.

What Makes Unity Christian?

Christian unity in the New Testament gets its goodness from a combination of its source, its views, its affections, and its aims .

more coming....

Christianity Etc › Re: Atheists I Need Your Answers....... by promise10: 8:11am On Nov 28, 2016

benzics:
Lol, I was once part of those kinda congregation and I remembered that all the fallings I did, I did it intentionally because I saw others falling, I wasn't moved by anything, but I just fell and that was how prayer warriors gathered and were praying around me, if I remember those days I just laugh... So if I could fall intentionally, don't you think the whole congregation also fell intentionally?? Nothing spiritual!

guys you see that?

this is what hardmirror would have told us, instead of hardmirroring almost 1.6million people that he was a giant in the things of the spirit. pathological liars everywhere.

Christianity Etc › Re: Atheists I Need Your Answers....... by promise10: 8:05am On Nov 28, 2016

EyeHateGod:
Promise101 aka Fleximon..

Another lie again!!!!!!!!

why must you hardmirror me huh

WHAT SORT OF NONSENSE IS THIS??!!!

promise101 is different from Fleximon...

I know who promise101 is but I have no interest in telling you.

Christianity Etc › Re: A Clarion Call For A Christian Section by promise10: 8:03am On Nov 28, 2016

jiggaz:
I don't really think its necessary my dear. If he creates a wholly Christian section, then how should we reach the lost then? Cos it will be only Christians reading the Christian threads.

The unbelievers need the Gospel too. I dunno sha, but am not bothered by atheist shenanigans here. I mean they don't bother me one bit. If other Christians will be like me, then they won't be getting any attention. I don't even argue with them... What's the need? Every man with his own belief. If you reject the Gospel, all well and good. I can't force you, we are in a free world.

The people that are my target audience are the unbelievers and defeated Christians who mostly are guests to this forum and they are unregistered .... They mostly view my threads but don't comment and i am sure the Holy Spirit will be working on them from what they have read.

Please there's no need for a separate Christian section. The Gospel reach more people here. If every Christian can learn to ignore the atheists here and stop engaging them in unnecessary arguments. That's my weapon in life, Silence is power. Ignore them till they start doubting their existence. That's my policy. Live and lets live.

that's why I love your style so much.

keep it up, it is Grace all the way.

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Christianity Etc › Re: Atheists 'have Higher Iqs' - Daniel Bates (1) by promise10: 7:56am On Nov 28, 2016

Pylony:
Who even believe this? Mtcheew

who wants to believe another hardmirrored lie?
abeg I take my leave.

Christianity Etc › Re: Atheists 'have Higher Iqs' - Daniel Bates (1) by promise10: 7:54am On Nov 28, 2016

akintom:
Now you're confirming the study.

I don't know why you guys derive fun in being a certified bunch of dumb lairs.

Christianity Etc › Re: From Pastor To Atheist: Why I Will Never Be A Christian Again by promise10: 7:09am On Nov 28, 2016

petra1:
I THINK WE SHOULD JUST LEAVE THIS THREAD ALONE . LET IT DIE. IT DOESNT DESERVE ANY MORE ATTENTION.

this is the most disgraceful thread ever.

Christianity Etc › Re: From Pastor To Atheist: Why I Will Never Be A Christian Again by promise10: 7:00am On Nov 28, 2016

Oppypoppy:
I feel sorry for you. At the time of death you will realize the great mistake you have done. But no chance to repent but judgement. Your choice anyway. Making Heaven is a personal choice.

this should be reserved for sincere fellows and not for pathological liars and it's shielders.

Christianity Etc › Re: Mr. Seun Pls Dis Goes To U by promise10: 6:56am On Nov 28, 2016

Blitzerz:
Seun, ur answer is needed.
Come o....

haven't you met cowards before huh

?
just asking, but you should have known by now.

Christianity Etc › Re: Ancient Bible Claims Jesus Christ Is Prophet, Not Son Of God by promise10: 6:55am On Nov 28, 2016

gbam!
Another dumb thread!

Christianity Etc › Re: Atheist...this No Coincidence Pls... by promise10: 11:40pm On Nov 24, 2016

KingEbukasBlog:
Atheism never took anything further . Atheists ignorantly rejected the existence of God .

For the umpteenth time , deists see Reason , Science and Nature as evidence for God . The existence of these three is their proof , our proof. How is this difficult to understand

This "random and unpredictable" descriptions of the universe are so rebarbative .

World Renowned Physicist Michio Kaku at least admits that intelligence exists in the universe :

"I have concluded that we are in a world made by rules created by an intelligence", he said. "Believe me, everything that we call chance today won't make sense anymore. To me it is clear that we exists in a plan which is governed by rules that were created, shaped by a universal intelligence and not by chance."

thanks a lot.

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Christianity Etc › Re: Atheist...this No Coincidence Pls... by promise10: 11:37pm On Nov 24, 2016

jonbellion:
I've always said I was agnostic but apparently your head leaks information. I believe I've told you this before but you people labeled me under the athiest camp
I've always said its illogical for someone to explicitly say there is no God but I will not use an irrefutable methodology like religion
Capice?

OK noted.

better stick to this.

Christianity Etc › Re: Atheist...this No Coincidence Pls... by promise10: 11:36pm On Nov 24, 2016

damogul:
i am sure mere mentioning my moniker gives you goose pimples. Some of us are resting our bodies and minds in readiness for the big expose tomorrow. So quit mentioning me if you would. Peace out!

lol, I trust you guys!

Christianity Etc › Re: Atheist...this No Coincidence Pls... by promise10: 11:34pm On Nov 24, 2016

jonbellion:
I don't really have time to engage in arguments with you
You are one of the least intellegent thiests on this forum
I'd prefer people like damogul and kingebukasblog
Now stay off my mentions if you can't comprehend what I wrote
I've always said I'm agnostic
Now run along and find your mate

see this small kid. engage in arguments with me? if I wipe you eh, you run comot from this forum . I still wonder why Seun has not added an age limit to this forum.

keep calm and stop hiding.

most of you guys are just atheists but when hit, you resort to agnostic. I still wonder why.

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Christianity Etc › Re: Atheist...this No Coincidence Pls... by promise10: 11:22pm On Nov 24, 2016

Brown47:
and somehow man has just 4 percent knowledge of the universe and thinks its sufficient to conjure up a god idea to fill in his ignorance.

yet, you are definitely not sure how the God thing came into humanity.

can you? but stay away from sounding dumber...

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