The Holy Spirit convicts me of sin alright. It is a searing conscience, it is burning in my heart and I am ashamed. I am ashamed at whom I have hurt. You are also right, it isn't fun anymore. And you know in the end it never was. God wants us to have joy and perhaps also pleasure, but in the right place. Perhaps we are not giving ourselves this Godly pleasure. I don't think he is the author of frustration
TODAY is going pretty good for me so far. I haven't sinned at all yet. I haven't thought a bad thought. I haven't said a bad word. I haven't done a bad deed. Yep, i can honestly and confidently say i have not sinned a single sin all day ! God must be pretty pleased with me so far. In a moment though i think I'll open my eyes and get up out of bed.
Read the Bible from cover to cover. We actually started out with some seriously harsh stuff in the first covenant. Luckily we live in the second covenant now, otherwise there'd be jihad between Christians and Muslims as we speak. :3
Driscoll and John PIper both wrongly give the impression that God is the author of sin. ie
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They claim God in his total sovereignty brought people into being who are incapable of obedience
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They then claim that God (as a deliberate chosen intention) ordained that these people not be given a viable opportunity to escape their woeful condition.
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Then they claim responsibility for this outcome rests with the person so bound into this fate with no means of escape.
it's okay, Donna. it's just life teaching you lessons. Get to the message of what you are doing wrong and release it. It's all in your mind. There is no such thing as sin
@MisterMatthewRoberts No such thing as Sin? Wrong. I suppose you can believe there is no such thing as sin if you're not a Christian but belief is not a necessity of reality
That's just it norqvader. I did sin, and I AM a sinner. Everyday I sin. And so do you. We are ALL sinners. Period. We cannot be perfect by the action of our own hands or our mouths, that is why the Lord gave the final sacrifice of Christ, so that we have been washed free of our sins. But when someone tells us that we must be sinfree in our words and actions to be saved, then they have done away with the cross. Made it worthless.
Saved by GRACE NOT by any works, lest we should boast.
If your born again all your sin past present and future is dead in Christ.Christ is not a minister of sin Gal:2:16,17 GOD'S PEOPLE VOID THE SPIRIT TO LIVE IN THE FLESH.MINISTRY IS GETTING GOD'S PEOPLE BACK IN THE AFFECTION OF CHRIST NOT A BATTLE WITH SIN!
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast."
Ephesians 2:8-9
By the indwelling of the holy spirit we are converted and changed over time. In God's timing, not our own. Stick with Jesus folks, and don't allow people like Mark to pull you into share and heartache. Christ is sufficient.
This guy has became one of my favorite pastors; what I love about him is that not only does he know biblical stuff, he knows how people act everyday -- he observes people and their reactions to things. That's what we need.
This Pastor is very true cause he studies the Bible pretty good and he knows the difference between sin and not sin.. Sometimes satan sends temptation or things that seem they're good, but God doesn't do things that easy. God Bless..
Why are all the sin's you refer to sexual? Is Speeding not a sin? Is saying something bad about another person not a sin? Are some sin's worse than others? Is a soldier sinning when he kills an enemy? What if that enemy was a christian?
Sin always has a consequence. No matter what. God cannot bless us when we are in Sin. He can and will extend Grace. If you sin you bring on the consequence. God is not "getting even" with us. God hurts when we bring harm upon ourselves yet he will allow it.
Yes, they are sins, but Mark is not speaking at a theological conference, but a pastor speaking to a specific context where people have specific needs and problems. Perhaps those problems are rife in his church/the surrounding area, causing him to speak out against them specifically.
The Holy Spirit convicts me of sin alright. It is a searing conscience, it is burning in my heart and I am ashamed. I am ashamed at whom I have hurt. You are also right, it isn't fun anymore. And you know in the end it never was. God wants us to have joy and perhaps also pleasure, but in the right place. Perhaps we are not giving ourselves this Godly pleasure. I don't think he is the author of frustration
peacewalker7 2 weeks ago
Sin effects people, whether we know it or not. God knows its full effect. We should pray for repentance every day. :)
BritneyAddicted4EVA 2 months ago
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TODAY is going pretty good for me so far. I haven't sinned at all yet. I haven't thought a bad thought. I haven't said a bad word. I haven't done a bad deed. Yep, i can honestly and confidently say i have not sinned a single sin all day ! God must be pretty pleased with me so far. In a moment though i think I'll open my eyes and get up out of bed.
OttoKrinklebottom 3 months ago
Why is this soooooo good? Love it.
MBT1981 8 months ago
'And if I am found wanting,
When my case is heard,
It will be by the Author,
Not some interpreter of His word.'
Mojosbigstick 8 months ago
Do Christians have any laws??
jodaman82 10 months ago
@jodaman82
The Ten Commandments, for starters. :)
Read the Bible from cover to cover. We actually started out with some seriously harsh stuff in the first covenant. Luckily we live in the second covenant now, otherwise there'd be jihad between Christians and Muslims as we speak. :3
Jerkwad152 7 months ago
@jodaman82 Holy Spirit is my main guidance.
Ridikai 5 months ago
Dr Driscoll, bringing it home again. Represent!
djb5255 10 months ago 3
That guy must've been on the "Jesus died for our sins so let's get our money's worth" philosophy. It's a funny thought, but that's about it.
mtpenguin1 11 months ago
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Driscoll and John PIper both wrongly give the impression that God is the author of sin. ie
.
They claim God in his total sovereignty brought people into being who are incapable of obedience
.
They then claim that God (as a deliberate chosen intention) ordained that these people not be given a viable opportunity to escape their woeful condition.
.
Then they claim responsibility for this outcome rests with the person so bound into this fate with no means of escape.
.
How they misrepresent God!
cornwallsteve 1 year ago
that is true...when I sin it tears me up inside...I hate it and it hurts :(
DonnaLOVESGOD 1 year ago 2
@DonnaLOVESGOD
it's okay, Donna. it's just life teaching you lessons. Get to the message of what you are doing wrong and release it. It's all in your mind. There is no such thing as sin
MisterMatthewRoberts 1 year ago
@MisterMatthewRoberts No such thing as Sin? Wrong. I suppose you can believe there is no such thing as sin if you're not a Christian but belief is not a necessity of reality
Osirisrules 1 year ago 15
@Osirisrules
I suppose you are right. As there are many different realities, but one actuality.
I must let you know, however, that osiris was a babylonian god
MisterMatthewRoberts 1 year ago
That's just it norqvader. I did sin, and I AM a sinner. Everyday I sin. And so do you. We are ALL sinners. Period. We cannot be perfect by the action of our own hands or our mouths, that is why the Lord gave the final sacrifice of Christ, so that we have been washed free of our sins. But when someone tells us that we must be sinfree in our words and actions to be saved, then they have done away with the cross. Made it worthless.
Saved by GRACE NOT by any works, lest we should boast.
kellirene65 1 year ago
If your born again all your sin past present and future is dead in Christ.Christ is not a minister of sin Gal:2:16,17 GOD'S PEOPLE VOID THE SPIRIT TO LIVE IN THE FLESH.MINISTRY IS GETTING GOD'S PEOPLE BACK IN THE AFFECTION OF CHRIST NOT A BATTLE WITH SIN!
polopowers1 1 year ago
Amen polo.
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast."
Ephesians 2:8-9
By the indwelling of the holy spirit we are converted and changed over time. In God's timing, not our own. Stick with Jesus folks, and don't allow people like Mark to pull you into share and heartache. Christ is sufficient.
kellirene65 1 year ago
Mark breaks God's rules all the time....
Does he hold himself accountable?
kellirene65 2 years ago
This guy has became one of my favorite pastors; what I love about him is that not only does he know biblical stuff, he knows how people act everyday -- he observes people and their reactions to things. That's what we need.
HowdyNrealLife 2 years ago
This Pastor is very true cause he studies the Bible pretty good and he knows the difference between sin and not sin.. Sometimes satan sends temptation or things that seem they're good, but God doesn't do things that easy. God Bless..
mexben86 2 years ago 2
Why are all the sin's you refer to sexual? Is Speeding not a sin? Is saying something bad about another person not a sin? Are some sin's worse than others? Is a soldier sinning when he kills an enemy? What if that enemy was a christian?
Sin always has a consequence. No matter what. God cannot bless us when we are in Sin. He can and will extend Grace. If you sin you bring on the consequence. God is not "getting even" with us. God hurts when we bring harm upon ourselves yet he will allow it.
saskatoonsafetyguy 3 years ago
@saskatoonsafetyguy
Yes, they are sins, but Mark is not speaking at a theological conference, but a pastor speaking to a specific context where people have specific needs and problems. Perhaps those problems are rife in his church/the surrounding area, causing him to speak out against them specifically.
MattinatorHax 11 months ago