Killing Bulls & Goats Was Easier Than Grace

[onefaith2]

Originally Posted by Socialite

It's an interesting tension between our future Hope, and the Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven (now).

We are saved to share with the nations, to be part of that redemption that brings about a New Earth, the New Jerusalem coming down from God, us the Church, his visible Bride, his people today.

Yes which means to share in the kingdom of heaven, eternal life, so that you and I don't hear, Depart from me, on that day of Judgement.

[Socialite]

Originally Posted by onefaith2

Yes which means to share in the kingdom of heaven, eternal life, so that you and I don't hear, Depart from me, on that day of Judgement.

Huh?

[onefaith2]

Originally Posted by Socialite

Huh?

Yes which means to share in the kingdom of heaven, eternal life, so that you and I don't hear, Depart from me, on that day of Judgement.


Share in the kingdom of heaven (lead others to Christ and declare his name and his righteousness)

Share in eternal life (receive a just reward on the merit of Christ to live with Him eternally)

You and I don't hear, Depart from me.

Matthew 7

21“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord!’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the person who does what my Father in heaven wants. 22Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name? Didn’t we force out demons and do many miracles by the power and authority of your name?’ 23Then I will tell them publicly, ‘I’ve never known you. Get away from me, you evil people.’

Build on the Rock—Luke 6:47–49
24“Therefore, everyone who hears what I say and obeys it will be like a wise person who built a house on rock.

You and I wouldn't want to be among these folk