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Originally Posted by pelathais
I confess that I didn't keep up with the "tongues" discussion just now as it seemed a bit of a side track from the main point of what NOW had offered in the opening. I'm also "multi-tasking" with three teenagers and find myself needing to run to the hardware store really quick...
That being said, T.L. - I think I see a bit more off what you're saying from this post. I am in complete agreement with your take on what is "holy" in a command (the "objects" or "your heart turned to God"). That is the basis for the whole "One Stepper" approach.
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has nothing to do with one-stepper approach. Faith Only is makes a mockery of what "judgment" of just acts is. You cannot be considered "just" until a witness(response) is made evident. Even then that ONLY has to do with God simply not considering you at enmity. Because God considers/reckons you "turned to him" does not mean you have experienced COVENANT which I have pointed out before. you cannot though come into covenant without "the turning" and God judging your response "aright". thus the WHOLE POINT and PRINCIPLE OF
Mat 5:23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you,
Mat 5:24 leave your gift there
before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and
then come and offer your gift.
You cannot come to God seeking covenant unless your heart has been set right. Atonement cannot take place will mean nothing unless your heart has been judged not at enmity. that is how we present ourselves to God at baptism. We have turned at heart to partake in his death. In which we are united IN SACRIFICE and I am united WITH HIM by faith in the working operation of God. In which we rise to newness of life having been separated from the old man.
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