Comments on Grace Roots: More on the essence of life in Christ

Yep, Walt, it's all about our relationship with th...

2010-07-27T10:18:52.885-05:00

Yep, Walt, it's all about our relationship with the Lord. We are His treasure... so much so that He emptied Himself and became a man and bore our sin... and indeed that is a biggest expression of love and grace that I can imagine!

It is all about our relationship with the Lord. I...

2010-07-27T07:02:34.651-05:00

It is all about our relationship with the Lord. It isn't about our religious activity. Grace is expressed in the fact the the infinite Lord is even willing to have relationship with us.

Aida, I agree with you... The purpose of gathering...

2009-11-25T23:54:17.366-06:00

Aida, I agree with you... The purpose of gathering together is not for corporate worship. So much of today's church is built upon that (aside from the other main thing - the sermon - and a bunch of other stuff that's gotten thrown in over the years). The one thing for sure that we all need is ongoing encouragement, and that's definitely one of the things I like best about us all getting together, whether it's in person or online!

Great post, Joel! “I don't believe that the pur...

2009-11-24T05:42:34.169-06:00

Great post, Joel!

“I don't believe that the purpose of Christians meeting together regularly is so they can find out all the stuff to “do” and “not do.” I think the purpose is to build one another up in Jesus Christ Himself – the Person – and to encourage one another in Him. In doing so, we can most certainly “spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”

This comment really stood out. Also, I don’t believe the purpose of gathering together is for corporate worship as I’ve heard it said. Corporate worship is not a NT requirement. However, encouraging one another is a very important part of our lives together as believers.

This journey is a very difficult one when we feel like we’re alone so the purpose of our gathering together should always be for mutual encouragement. If we’re not doing that, then it’s not a real gathering in the New Testament sense as described in the Bible.

It's been up for a few weeks, but I sometimes am s...

2009-11-18T10:39:38.554-06:00

It's been up for a few weeks, but I sometimes am signed in with a pic-less account or just my name. :)

By the way, I don't recall seeing your pic before....

2009-11-18T09:46:32.437-06:00

By the way, I don't recall seeing your pic before. Did you just put that up? (Or have I just been blind?). Either way, it's good to put a face with the name. :)

Right on, my man.

2009-11-18T09:45:05.138-06:00

Right on, my man.

Joel, thanks.

2009-11-17T07:21:47.153-06:00

Joel, thanks.