Another blog? So soon? What is God doing? Has He got me on a treadmill of learning? I sure hope so. Now this blog is open to all your arguments and if there are any who agree--whoopee!
In my reading this a.m. I came across Col.1:26b,27 stated from THE MESSAGE, "God wanted everyone, not just Jews, to know this rich and glorious secret inside and out, regardless of their background, regardless of their religious standing. The mystery is just this: Christ is in you, therefore you can look foreward to sharing in God's glory. It's that simple."
Now, perhaps I'm wrong, but it seems to me the Word is saying because Jesus Christ died on a cross for all, then each of us-every single one-has Christ in us even at birth. He would not be fully formed satisfying Himself, for the bud of God waits for an awakening of the person in which He resides. This person opens up his heart or closes it to the Spirit whose holiness and beauty of truth awaits to be nurtured and accepted.
I always wondered when reading my old edition of the Bible what it meant by the sin which could not be forgiven was to "thwart the Holy Spirit." It helps me to understand what it means. The Holy Spirit within you --already there waiting--must be encouraged to flourish and grow.
This might be a very unscholarly rendition of God's incredible plan, but there you are. I love God's patience with me. Hope you have patience, too,when reading this.
Still learning,
A child of God...jo
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