Physical Christianity

[ChatwithGod]

Living out our faith through actions—like Jesus taught in Matthew 25:40, "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."

 

[Spice]

 

[InChrist]

Which spirit? Does not anger originate from love, joy and peace from a lack of or need for, patience from struggle, kindness from benefit, goodness from understanding, faithfulness from knowing, gentleness from care, and self control from discipline? We are all works in process and progress, and I've not acknowledged much (if anything) unable to bear good fruit. This may be important enough to consider.

What's good? Everything is good. It's just that all things are not expedient (beneficial) for me.

What's good, what's right, what's wrong? Luke 9:49-55

I appreciate you bringing up the point that we are “works in progress”. So often people look at things Christians do or say which may be ignorant, hurtful or just outright wrong, forgetting that people fall short… sometimes very short. There are many who call themselves Christians; some are merely religious, professing the name, yet have never been transformed by Christ. Some are wolves in sheep’s clothing, as the scriptures attest to. Then there are Christians who, as you’ve mentioned, who are at all different places in their maturity and walk with Christ. It can be very disheartening to have negative encounters with some Christians, but I remind myself that everyone falls short and I’m to keep my focus on Jesus… not the shortcomings of people who may tarnish His name.

 

[Balthazzar]

I appreciate you bringing up the point that we are “works in progress”. So often people look at things Christians do or say which may be ignorant, hurtful or just outright wrong, forgetting that people fall short… sometimes very short. There are many who call themselves Christians; some are merely religious, professing the name, yet have never been transformed by Christ. Some are wolves in sheep’s clothing, as the scriptures attest to. Then there are Christians who, as you’ve mentioned, who are at all different places in their maturity and walk with Christ. It can be very disheartening to have negative encounters with some Christians, but I remind myself that everyone falls short and I’m to keep my focus on Jesus… not the shortcomings of people who may tarnish His name.

It comes with life, environments, conditioning, aim, and ability, as well as method in how we operate and interact with different types of people. Some would insist I'm not and shouldn't be associated with the Christian title. It has been suggested, actually. So much so, that I was compelled to start my own religion and church.

My idea of Logos is about truthful expression. My aim is to obligate myself to truth. I fall short due to erroneous thinking or unknowing, which has gotten me in trouble in times past. I actually considered polygamy once and I viewed myself justified in doing so, then I remembered the type of man I am. I'm monogamous and jealous and prefer fidelity. I cuss like a sailor, but that's my way of expression. We're all different and interact differently, even between types of people. I talk to God as if I'm speaking to a friend on a naval ship. That's my way and if nothing else, God knows I'm real and don't approach him/her fake or covered in a "I think he wants me this way" disguise. God is moms and pops, I'm the kid and they understand. It's my way of honoring in spirit and truth. It's personal and it's real this way. I still aim to be a better man, and I am able to temper my tongue from time to time. I have much greater difficulty not getting angry at life circumstance and what is often enough said against me by those who disapprove of how I am.

I'm a lot different than I once was. Before I was a fearful child afraid of getting into trouble, then it dawned on me that God must be extremely tolerant of much worse than the likes of me, which helps me approach the throne with more confidence. I got pissed a few too many times I guess and angry enough to nearly walk away. I never truly left, though. I just became a man, so it's different now.

When it comes to people and other authorities, I conduct myself in a manner I think they would appreciate. Romans 13 assures it's in my better interest to do so.

 

[InChrist]

It comes with life, environments, conditioning, aim, and ability, as well as method in how we operate and interact with different types of people. Some would insist I'm not and shouldn't be associated with the Christian title. It has been suggested, actually. So much so, that I was compelled to start my own religion and church.

My idea of Logos is about truthful expression. My aim is to obligate myself to truth. I fall short due to erroneous thinking or unknowing, which has gotten me in trouble in times past. I actually considered polygamy once and I viewed myself justified in doing so, then I remembered the type of man I am. I'm monogamous and jealous and prefer fidelity. I cuss like a sailor, but that's my way of expression. We're all different and interact differently, even between types of people. I talk to God as if I'm speaking to a friend on a naval ship. That's my way and if nothing else, God knows I'm real and don't approach him/her fake or covered in a "I think he wants me this way" disguise. God is moms and pops, I'm the kid and they understand. It's my way of honoring in spirit and truth. It's personal and it's real this way. I still aim to be a better man, and I am able to temper my tongue from time to time. I have much greater difficulty not getting angry at life circumstance and what is often enough said against me by those who disapprove of how I am.

I'm a lot different than I once was. Before I was a fearful child afraid of getting into trouble, then it dawned on me that God must be extremely tolerant of much worse than the likes of me, which helps me approach the throne with more confidence. I got pissed a few too many times I guess and angry enough to nearly walk away. I never truly left, though. I just became a man, so it's different now.

When it comes to people and other authorities, I conduct myself in a manner I think they would appreciate. Romans 13 assures it's in my better interest to do so.

Thank you for sharing. Your experiences and perspectives are interesting. I don’t think I would ever have a desire to start a different church for the simple reason that Jesus started the church. Despite all the flaws that appear so obvious, I have faith that He will ultimately work out the ultimate plan and purpose of the church. I think one important verse which points to this is…
Ephesians 4:11-15…
And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ..

I appreciate that you are honest and straightforward with God. I think when one knows God and the depth of His love there is such freedom, peace, and certainty no fear…

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.
1 John 4:18

 

[Balthazzar]

Thank you for sharing. Your experiences and perspectives are interesting. I don’t think I would ever have a desire to start a different church for the simple reason that Jesus started the church. Despite all the flaws that appear so obvious, I have faith that He will ultimately work out the ultimate plan and purpose of the church. I think one important verse which points to this is…
Ephesians 4:11-15…
And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ..

I appreciate that you are honest and straightforward with God. I think when one knows God and the depth of His love there is such freedom, peace, and certainty no fear…

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.
1 John 4:18

Oh, I fear plenty I simply approach the throne as I am. Peter built the church, which has branched in many directions. Most have been productive. I branched out also and I hope to become productive. No hurry, no rush, I'm not proselytizing, nor do I aim to convert anyone. I'm not in this to preach or teach, but to rather make good on a calling.

 

[Andrew Stephen]

Peace to all,

I all rationality, united we stand divided we ............who knows?

To me rationality, Physical Christianity becomes from Abram, Hagar, Ishmael and is Islam and also from Abraham, Sarah and Isaac, becomes Christianity and Judaism. Through the Fathers of Faith Abram and Abraham, Ishmael and Isaac we are brothers through the Father and cousins to all mankind through two different mothers, Sarah and Hagar. With different father's by Names, Abraham and Abram and different Mothers, Sarah and Hagar. And through the one God and Father we become from cousins to brothers from the Spirit Power through Mary together in Isaac and Ishmael and one in being together through the Son for the Father in the Body Of God with a new and only one mother, Mary, who is made known through inspired and holy religious books over the World. We become rationally, and through Faith, brothers and sisters from the spirit through the flesh for the souls of all mankind, through the power of the divine Spirit and God united in the one God in being.

Rationally, the new Living Sacrifice in the New Living Temple, becomes the body of The One God, alive and shared in the Temple of God, The New Promised Land opened to all as one in sanctified being, transformed immortal and incorruptible, becoming re-Sanctified again and glorified and transfigured into the image of the creator God and One God for the one Father and God for the Love of The Mother.

We know in all rationality, and through the faith of Abraham to open up the temple of the body of Christ, the New Promised land in all mankind together, united.

Peace to all,
Stephen