tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.comments2022-11-06T03:54:04.814-05:00Sarah's QuotesSarah L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13672663482802830133noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-18972710991512558242015-07-27T07:43:06.011-04:002015-07-27T07:43:06.011-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Steve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863026367048527526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-9083847750921882272012-08-08T16:47:42.402-04:002012-08-08T16:47:42.402-04:00Hmm...I like that quote. I saw it...somewhere(can&...Hmm...I like that quote. I saw it...somewhere(can't remember where). But, yes, it is so true!Phillip Ayottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203418500569739437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-63349551761029849122012-07-04T14:24:42.105-04:002012-07-04T14:24:42.105-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Steve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863026367048527526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-27346236181176051142012-05-01T12:21:36.005-04:002012-05-01T12:21:36.005-04:00Haha, I've been called an athiest many times (...Haha, I've been called an athiest many times (by people who don't know what they're talking about)...but not for that reason. :)Phillip Ayottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203418500569739437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-87629827387249088462012-05-01T11:56:19.225-04:002012-05-01T11:56:19.225-04:00Uncle Rick was telling me yesterday that in the ea...Uncle Rick was telling me yesterday that in the early days of Christian history Christians were called "Atheists" because they did not believe in the numerous Pagan gods of the day. Whatever we're called, we want our lives to be Christ-like as the Apostles addressed that in their letters more than what our title should be.Sarah L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13672663482802830133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-19537113953859709982012-05-01T11:32:54.203-04:002012-05-01T11:32:54.203-04:00Not too odd...its direct and well, the truth. But ...Not too odd...its direct and well, the truth. But I would rather say Christian or an adopted child of God...if that doesn't sound too Charismatic. ;)Phillip Ayottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203418500569739437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-20384775782637681692012-05-01T10:28:01.730-04:002012-05-01T10:28:01.730-04:00Yes, 'Calvinist' isn't the best term.....Yes, 'Calvinist' isn't the best term...it also scares some people away because all that they can think of when they hear that term is "ELECTION". Some people call the 'five points' the "doctrines of grace", but we normally call ourselves 'Christian' or "biblicist"(to be more pointed) or even baptist(to differentiate from other Christian denominations). Perhaps we might say, "I am a Baptistic Biblicist". But that would probably be too odd... :)Sarah L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13672663482802830133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-27646858226967609582012-05-01T08:53:24.467-04:002012-05-01T08:53:24.467-04:00Yes, same for using the title "Calvinist"...Yes, same for using the title "Calvinist". We should be careful how we use it. Its not the man (who is still in his flesh) that gives us these teachings, it is Christ. I would rather use Christian (a name that points directly to Christ) as my title than the name of a man.Phillip Ayottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203418500569739437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-55936808129784492302012-04-25T11:44:20.375-04:002012-04-25T11:44:20.375-04:00Correct. Otherwise there would be no such thing as...Correct. Otherwise there would be no such thing as truth. There would be 'truth to me', and that varies.Sarah L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13672663482802830133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-15674712533692139542012-04-23T22:51:41.031-04:002012-04-23T22:51:41.031-04:00Ah yes, this is true. And quite interesting....God...Ah yes, this is true. And quite interesting....God's saying it doesn't depend on our belief in it. He said it.wether we like what He says or not!Phillip Ayottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203418500569739437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-76833019878885975822012-04-16T11:24:23.687-04:002012-04-16T11:24:23.687-04:00I keep forgetting to do that too :)I keep forgetting to do that too :)Phillip Ayottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203418500569739437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-88484015938119403522012-04-16T11:11:08.510-04:002012-04-16T11:11:08.510-04:00I keep posting comments and forgetting to hit the ...I keep posting comments and forgetting to hit the "reply" box first... :/ :)Sarah L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13672663482802830133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-32482107407940395532012-04-16T11:09:35.831-04:002012-04-16T11:09:35.831-04:00Yes, I like this quote too. In an odd sense, it i...Yes, I like this quote too. In an odd sense, it is very encouraging to see examples of, "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man."(1 Cor 10:13). But of course,we want examples that lived the last part of the verse as well(as did John Newton):"God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." The ones who suffered trials and temptations, but endured them, standing fast in the faith. <br /><br />The timing of you reading this quote and watching the movie is ironic. It's interesting how God does that sometimes.Sarah L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13672663482802830133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-42991023568030327472012-04-15T17:57:26.337-04:002012-04-15T17:57:26.337-04:00Not to be like those facebook-adicted teens or old...Not to be like those facebook-adicted teens or old ladies that like every post, but I do like this quote...in fact you posted it 9 hours after I watched "Amazing Grace"Phillip Ayottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203418500569739437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-43969890677533283472012-04-12T21:26:10.940-04:002012-04-12T21:26:10.940-04:00Yes, baptism isn't the key to salvation. Salva...Yes, baptism isn't the key to salvation. Salvation is a gift that depends only on Christ.Phillip Ayottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203418500569739437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-72216636857723855152012-04-12T19:27:23.794-04:002012-04-12T19:27:23.794-04:00Thank you, but I would rather not. I disagree wit...Thank you, but I would rather not. I disagree with your belief that water-baptism is necessary for salvation. I wouldn't say that water-baptism is a must, I would rather say it is an 'ought'. I believe that salvation is all of God with no works on our part that contribute. But I do believe that person who is saved will be baptized in obedience to what God has said in His word. Symbolizing the death and resurrection of Christ(and in Him, themselves), their newness of life. Symbolizing what saves them, not being the salvation itself. I don't want people to think that I believe the same.Sarah L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13672663482802830133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-67897521337403159972012-04-11T14:53:17.545-04:002012-04-11T14:53:17.545-04:00Sure :)Sure :)Sarah L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13672663482802830133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-5636689210250493582012-04-11T14:46:24.545-04:002012-04-11T14:46:24.545-04:00Okay, thank you.Okay, thank you.Phillip Ayottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203418500569739437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-21831145879167815952012-04-11T14:24:24.766-04:002012-04-11T14:24:24.766-04:00Most likely. If you have faith in God's word, ...Most likely. If you have faith in God's word, trust that God has cleansed you of your sin and that you are now a new Creature, then you will have hope(expectation) that you will receive all of the benefits of this salvation: Heaven, being with God, a glorified Body...etc. It would be more than a little strange if one had faith but no hope...that would be contradictory. <br />But, we don't need to understand every single detail of what happened when, such as the order of faith and hope. Perhaps one may start doubting, and their hope start wavering because they are not being who they really are in Christ, they are not persevering in trials, they may be stunted in their Christian growth. "And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness; and stedfastness, approvedness; and approvedness, hope: and hope putteth not to shame; because the love of God hath been shed abroad in our hearts through the Holy Spirit which was given unto us. "(Rom 5:3-5 ASV) Or perhaps they are not growing in knowledge of God's word, "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that through patience and through comfort of the scriptures we might have hope."<br />(Rom 15:4 ASV) <br /><br />We want an assured hope. I did a study on the assurance of salvation a year or two ago: If you want to take a look: Part 1: http://snickerdoodlesmusings.blogspot.com/2011/07/that-you-may-know.html<br /><br />Part 2: http://snickerdoodlesmusings.blogspot.com/2011/08/fulfill-your-ministry.htmlSarah L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13672663482802830133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-52444267695084373232012-04-11T14:04:14.420-04:002012-04-11T14:04:14.420-04:00Okay...I wasn't quite sure what he meant.
Hop...Okay...I wasn't quite sure what he meant. <br />Hope is a part of Salvation. since I am a believer in God's soveriegnty I would say Faith and Salvation(hope) came to me at the same time...correct?Phillip Ayottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203418500569739437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-89668477675724153482012-04-11T13:49:24.704-04:002012-04-11T13:49:24.704-04:00I don't know that I would say in place of it, ...I don't know that I would say in place of it, I just think that he's assuming faith in this person with hope. Hope is important in the Christian life, it's ranked up there with faith: "But now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love."<br />(1Co 13:13 ASV) "For in hope were we saved: but hope that is seen is not hope: for who hopeth for that which he seeth?"<br />(Rom 8:24 ASV)<br /><br />I think that he is addressing one aspect of salvation, that being the hope part.Sarah L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13672663482802830133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-28695440434672563452012-04-11T13:10:23.635-04:002012-04-11T13:10:23.635-04:00So he is using the word hope in place of the word ...So he is using the word hope in place of the word Faith?Phillip Ayottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203418500569739437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-55625031410211227392012-04-11T12:35:37.371-04:002012-04-11T12:35:37.371-04:00Yes, but I think that the possession of the faith ...Yes, but I think that the possession of the faith is what Bonhoeffer is assuming this person already has. If you have a hope(expectation) grounded in God's word, then you'll inevitably have faith, else there is no hope. I think that it's kind of like the relationship between faith and works in the life of a Christian. If you have true faith, you'll have good works, and you will also have hope(expectation)as you believe what God has promised.Sarah L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13672663482802830133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-14663307824433155972012-04-10T14:19:50.591-04:002012-04-10T14:19:50.591-04:00If we depend so much on hope, just think of what w...If we depend so much on hope, just think of what will come from Faith, and true Faith.Phillip Ayottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203418500569739437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244714405599905191.post-76764449622039658252012-03-28T09:22:22.911-04:002012-03-28T09:22:22.911-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Steve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041851737677873347noreply@blogger.com