Comments on: God’s Dear, Dear Child

By: cigi

cigi — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:41:49 +0000

While agreeing that God always loves us, is he well pleased with the baptized beleiver committing adultery, fraud, etc.? Is there nothing a Christian can do to displease God? Preacerman, How does the passage 1 Pet 3:21 differ from your statement about Grace only? Is it possible to love God, repent, and do all the other things you describe without baptism and still be saved? Not looking to argue just wondering what you beleive?

By: Royce Ogle

Royce Ogle — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:33:21 +0000

This post affirms Jesus’ own words recorded in John 17:23. God loves me and you (believers) just as He loves Jesus.

This is the bounty of grace.

Royce

By: Michael Polutta

Michael Polutta — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:11:21 +0000

I took Wright’s advice and meditated on that thought.

What a blessing!

By: LukeD

LukeD — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:18:42 +0000

Great, uplifting post. Thanks for sharing.

By: clint

clint — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:46:13 +0000

I wonder how Jesus responded to these words while he hung on a tree feeling all alone.

By: ...paul

...paul — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:26:56 +0000

Having a bad night and spending some time surfing around the internet to take my mind off of things, when I came across your blog, Mike. Thank you for this timely reminder — just what I needed tonight.

Wright usually has something helpful to say. But he’s such a prolific author, you can’t always find the nugget when it’s needed. You’ve found it for me, thanks.

By: preacherman

preacherman — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:28:43 +0000

yes, wonderful post!
Keep up the great job Mike!

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:03:28 +0000

I love this. Thank you for blessing us today.

By: Wes Woodell

Wes Woodell — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:28:58 +0000

Gotta love N.T.

By: Quiara

Quiara — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:08:01 +0000

This is one of those things people should hear/meditate on daily.

By: Jason OQuinn

Jason OQuinn — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:07:39 +0000

Thnaks for sharing, Mike. This is just what I needed to hear today!

By: preacherman

preacherman — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:09:55 +0000

Wonderful post Mike.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Over the last 2 years my faith and relationship with God has grown extremely deep. As I read in search the scripture I see that we may miss the mark when it comes to baptism. What saves us? God’s grace! I believe we repsond to the love that God has shown us through the death of his son Jesus Christ. Bapitism doesn’t save. What saves us grace. We do see in scripture that there is more to opening the package of salvation. We must believe in the Jesus being the son of God, that he died for our sins and rose on the third day, repentance (which I thank has been neglect in churches today) confession of Jesus Christ and baptism. I think this us acting out in love for God. Yes, no one in the entire world can earn it, work for it or as some have tried to do buy it. God’s grace is bigger than we can ever imagine. It is my hope and prayer that the Christians will surrender in faith and enjoy of the Lord’s salvation. It boils down to faith. It is important that we stay committed always no matter what is going on in our lives whether it be good or bad.
Again wonderful post.
Keep up the great work!

By: Happy

Happy — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:29:55 +0000

Great editorial in which c of C’s are mentioned (briefly) in regards to Palin’s nomination.

http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2008/09/the-palin-predi.html#more

By: Matthew Morine

Matthew Morine — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:21:53 +0000

This is a great comment concerning the nature of God’s love. Rising up from the water, should be one of the greatest feelings ever.

http://www.matthewsblog.waynesborochurchofchrist.org