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Re: 3rd Quarter 2016 - The Role of the Church in the Community
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Re: 3rd Quarter 2016 - The Role of the Church in the Community
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A good question is asked in Sunday's: How does Scripture explain what being made in God’s “image” means? See also Gen_1:31, Deu_6:5, and 1Th_5:23.
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Re: 3rd Quarter 2016 - The Role of the Church in the Community
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When Adam came from the Creator's hand, he bore, in his physical, mental, and spiritual nature, a likeness to his Maker. "God created man in His own image" (Genesis 1:27), and it was His purpose that the longer man lived the more fully he should reveal this image--the more fully reflect the glory of the Creator. All his faculties were capable of development; their capacity and vigor were continually to increase. Vast was the scope offered for their exercise, glorious the field opened to their research. The mysteries of the visible universe--the "wondrous works of Him which is perfect in knowledge" (Job 37:16)--invited man's study. Face-to-face, heart-to-heart communion with his Maker was his high privilege. Had he remained loyal to God, all this would have been his forever. Throughout eternal ages he would have continued to gain new treasures of knowledge, to discover fresh springs of happiness, and to obtain clearer and yet clearer conceptions of the wisdom, the power, and the love of God. More and more fully would he have fulfilled the object of his creation, more and more fully have reflected the Creator's glory. {Ed 15.1}
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Re: 3rd Quarter 2016 - The Role of the Church in the Community
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A good question is asked in Sunday's: How does Scripture explain what being made in God’s “image” means? See also Gen_1:31, Deu_6:5, and 1Th_5:23. When Adam came from the Creator's hand, he bore, in his physical, mental, and spiritual nature, a likeness to his Maker. "God created man in His own image" (Genesis 1:27), and it was His purpose that the longer man lived the more fully he should reveal this image--the more fully reflect the glory of the Creator. {Ed 15.1} Our goal now is to get that image back, in ourselves and in others.
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1 John 5:11-13
And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.
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Re: 3rd Quarter 2016 - The Role of the Church in the Community
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Monday: “No distinction on account of nationality, race, or caste, is recognized by God. He is the Maker of all mankind. All men are of one family by creation, and all are one through redemption. Christ came to demolish every wall of partition, to throw open every compartment of the temple, that every soul may have free access to God. His love is so broad, so deep, so full, that it penetrates everywhere.” - Ellen G. White, Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 386.
Though some, even on this forum, hold that God has marked certain races as somehow "less". Disregarding that after the flood all were descended from Noah and his wife and children.
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Though some, even on this forum, hold that God has marked certain races as somehow "less". Disregarding that after the flood all were descended from Noah and his wife and children. Yes! And some still want to keep some partitions in place; "every" does not mean "all" apparently.
Oh, that men might open their minds to know God as he is revealed in his Son! {ST, January 20, 1890}
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Though some, even on this forum, hold that God has marked certain races as somehow "less". Disregarding that after the flood all were descended from Noah and his wife and children. Yes! And some still want to keep some partitions in place; "every" does not mean "all" apparently. Many willfully reject the context of an Ellen White statement in order to force its support of a preconceived notion they hold. Such may well be the case here, considering some very plain statements from her pen that might otherwise appear in contradiction to the quote under consideration. Blessings, Green Cochoa.
We can receive of heaven's light only as we are willing to be emptied of self. We can discern the character of God, and accept Christ by faith, only as we consent to the bringing into captivity of every thought to the obedience of Christ. And to all who do this, the Holy Spirit is given without measure. In Christ "dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in Him." [Colossians 2:9, 10.] {GW 57.1} -- Ellen White.
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Green, what does “ No distinction on account of nationality, race, or caste, is recognized by God" mean to you? Tuesday August 9: According to Jesus, the two greatest commandments are love to God and love to neighbor (Luke 10:27-28). He also showed us who our neighbors are (Luke 10:29-37). No question, too, that Jesus’ life, from beginning to end, was an expression of the pure love of God, who Himself is love (1 John 4:16). Thus, if we are to reflect the character of God, if we are to help reveal to others the reality of God and what He is like, we are to love.
Though some say we should not reflect the character of God.
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Green, what does “ No distinction on account of nationality, race, or caste, is recognized by God" mean to you? Tuesday August 9: According to Jesus, the two greatest commandments are love to God and love to neighbor (Luke 10:27-28). He also showed us who our neighbors are (Luke 10:29-37). No question, too, that Jesus’ life, from beginning to end, was an expression of the pure love of God, who Himself is love (1 John 4:16). Thus, if we are to reflect the character of God, if we are to help reveal to others the reality of God and what He is like, we are to love.
Though some say we should not reflect the character of God. kland, When you know ALL of Ellen White's writings, you will have more "context" to inform your views of her meanings. I would say, honestly, that her statements quoted earlier here should be understood in the same context as Galatians 3:28. God regards all as of equal value in His kingdom. Each one has an equal opportunity to come to God, receive His love, to learn of Him, and to be saved by His grace through faith. This "equality" and lack of "distinction" does not apply to distinctions which God Himself has already made. Men should not marry men. Women should not marry women. Gender distinctions should remain clear, despite the text saying "neither male nor female." The text was not intended to blur the lines between sexes. My earlier post was intended to address this modern issue, a problem in our church today, with regard to egalitarianism. To demonstrate that some lines of distinction, even with respect to races, still exist as ordained by God, the following should suffice. Dear Friend:
In reply to inquiries regarding the advisability of intermarriage between Christian young people of the white and black races, I will say that in my earlier experience this question was brought before me, and the light given me of the Lord was that this step should not be taken; for it is sure to create controversy and confusion. I have always had the same counsel to give. No encouragement to marriages of this character should be given among our people. Let the colored brother enter into marriage with a colored sister who is worthy, one who loves God, and keeps His commandments. Let the white sister who contemplates uniting in marriage with the colored brother refuse to take this step, for the Lord is not leading in this direction. {2SM 344.1}
Time is too precious to be lost in controversy that will arise over this matter. Let not questions of this kind be permitted to call our ministers from their work. The taking of such a step will create confusion and hindrance. It will not be for the advancement of the work or for the glory of God.--Letter 36, 1912. {2SM 344.2}
The Lord looks upon the creatures He has made with compassion, no matter to what race they may belong. God "hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth."... Speaking to His disciples the Saviour said, "All ye are brethren." God is our common Father, and each one of us is our brother's keeper.--The Review and Herald, Jan. 21, 1896. {2SM 344.3} Notice in the above that even though blacks and whites are "of one blood," God forbids their intermarriage. Equality does not mean no distinction should be made. Blessings, Green Cochoa.
We can receive of heaven's light only as we are willing to be emptied of self. We can discern the character of God, and accept Christ by faith, only as we consent to the bringing into captivity of every thought to the obedience of Christ. And to all who do this, the Holy Spirit is given without measure. In Christ "dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in Him." [Colossians 2:9, 10.] {GW 57.1} -- Ellen White.
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