Comments on: Engage. Don’t Avoid. http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2009/03/07/engage-dont-avoid/ Random discussions about various topics, with an emphasis on simple church and other out-of-the-box thoughts. Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:17:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Glenn http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2009/03/07/engage-dont-avoid/comment-page-1/#comment-46544 Glenn Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:14:41 +0000 http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/?p=212#comment-46544 I think that the increased anxiety level among Christians is well placed. We should not be surprised that this is happening. I think the sixth seal is upon us. In the sixth seal there will be a great earthquake[social revolution], the sun is darkened[gospel hidden], and the moon becomes blood [law brings life/death], stars fall[messengers/teachers appear], the mountains[the religous/politcal powers] and islands[representative governments] were moved from their places[leadership turnover - proud leaders removed]... Here's "My Read On Bible Prophecy"... See More http://thebigpicmin.wordpress.com/2010/01/16/my-read-on-bible-prophecy/ I don't think that we are headed for armageddon soon[probably in 2977], we are are headed for the fall of Babylon, a major shake-up. Babylon, the harlot church[our protestant and catholic churches] will suffer near complete destruction. The shepherds will be gone. Jer 23:2, Jer 25:34, the flocks scattered by his rod, by the beheaded saints. But remember, all who call on the Name of the Lord will be saved! Joel 2:32 I think that the increased anxiety level among Christians is well placed. We should not be surprised that this is happening.

I think the sixth seal is upon us. In the sixth seal there will be a great earthquake[social revolution], the sun is darkened[gospel hidden], and the moon becomes blood [law brings life/death], stars fall[messengers/teachers appear], the mountains[the religous/politcal powers] and islands[representative governments] were moved from their places[leadership turnover - proud leaders removed]…

Here’s “My Read On Bible Prophecy”… See More
http://thebigpicmin.wordpress.com/2010/01/16/my-read-on-bible-prophecy/

I don’t think that we are headed for armageddon soon[probably in 2977], we are are headed for the fall of Babylon, a major shake-up. Babylon, the harlot church[our protestant and catholic churches] will suffer near complete destruction. The shepherds will be gone. Jer 23:2, Jer 25:34, the flocks scattered by his rod, by the beheaded saints.

But remember, all who call on the Name of the Lord will be saved! Joel 2:32

]]> By: Teresa http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2009/03/07/engage-dont-avoid/comment-page-1/#comment-46456 Teresa Thu, 21 May 2009 13:25:45 +0000 http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/?p=212#comment-46456 "It took me a while to realize though, that I don’t “lead” people to Christ; its by my living a Spirit-filled life they are attracted to Him!" - by Tony Wow. What an excellent comment! “It took me a while to realize though, that I don’t “lead” people to Christ; its by my living a Spirit-filled life they are attracted to Him!” – by Tony
Wow. What an excellent comment!

]]> By: Andrew http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2009/03/07/engage-dont-avoid/comment-page-1/#comment-46436 Andrew Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:57:03 +0000 http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/?p=212#comment-46436 I will be auditioning for "Joseph" out here in Salt Lake next month... can't wait. Your post is spot on. I will be auditioning for “Joseph” out here in Salt Lake next month… can’t wait.

Your post is spot on.

]]> By: Page http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2009/03/07/engage-dont-avoid/comment-page-1/#comment-46435 Page Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:50:32 +0000 http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/?p=212#comment-46435 It seems that something like scales are falling from the collective churches eyes (or at least some of them ;-) ) and we are beginning to see that the church subculture is not the method Jesus chose to communicate the gospel. In fact, it was that same subculture that chose to kill him. Guess we shouldn't be surprised with the same kind of spirit is still active today. I was part of that subculture for many years, but am hopeful that God is leading some of us out. Let's keep pressing in to him. Thanks for your post. It seems that something like scales are falling from the collective churches eyes (or at least some of them ;-) ) and we are beginning to see that the church subculture is not the method Jesus chose to communicate the gospel. In fact, it was that same subculture that chose to kill him. Guess we shouldn’t be surprised with the same kind of spirit is still active today. I was part of that subculture for many years, but am hopeful that God is leading some of us out. Let’s keep pressing in to him. Thanks for your post.

]]> By: Tony http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2009/03/07/engage-dont-avoid/comment-page-1/#comment-46434 Tony Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:08:24 +0000 http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/?p=212#comment-46434 Hey Steve, Good point; I pray often that God help to "be in the world and not of the world." Its sooooo easy for me to be "of" the world though and fail to let the Holy Spirit work through me to influence others for Him. It took me a while to realize though, that I don't "lead" people to Christ; its by my living a Spirit-filled life they are <i>attracted</i> to Him! Hey Steve,

Good point; I pray often that God help to “be in the world and not of the world.” Its sooooo easy for me to be “of” the world though and fail to let the Holy Spirit work through me to influence others for Him. It took me a while to realize though, that I don’t “lead” people to Christ; its by my living a Spirit-filled life they are attracted to Him!

]]> By: Heather http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2009/03/07/engage-dont-avoid/comment-page-1/#comment-46433 Heather Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:38:41 +0000 http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/?p=212#comment-46433 I have the same questions as Alan! I just don't get that either!! You are right when you ask how are we to shine light in the darkness when we avoid it all together. I was reminded when reading the last couple of paragraphs of your post that Jesus definitely dialogued with and engaged, among others, the religious people of His day. I don't recall that He avoided them simply because their lives were loosely based on Biblical truth. Enjoy Joseph! It's a wonderfully fun play, which you already know :) I have the same questions as Alan! I just don’t get that either!!

You are right when you ask how are we to shine light in the darkness when we avoid it all together. I was reminded when reading the last couple of paragraphs of your post that Jesus definitely dialogued with and engaged, among others, the religious people of His day. I don’t recall that He avoided them simply because their lives were loosely based on Biblical truth.

Enjoy Joseph! It’s a wonderfully fun play, which you already know :)

]]> By: Kansas Bob http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2009/03/07/engage-dont-avoid/comment-page-1/#comment-46432 Kansas Bob Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:37:11 +0000 http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/?p=212#comment-46432 That email is so bizarre Steve.. of course these seem to be par for the course from fundamentalists.. she probably didn't like DeMille's "The Ten Commandments" movie either. I loved Dreamcoat and think that it is great when bible stories are acted out like that. Kudos to you for being a positive influence in theater! I so appreciate your desire to engage folks in this area. That email is so bizarre Steve.. of course these seem to be par for the course from fundamentalists.. she probably didn’t like DeMille’s “The Ten Commandments” movie either.

I loved Dreamcoat and think that it is great when bible stories are acted out like that.

Kudos to you for being a positive influence in theater! I so appreciate your desire to engage folks in this area.

]]> By: Alan Knox http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/2009/03/07/engage-dont-avoid/comment-page-1/#comment-46431 Alan Knox Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:36:36 +0000 http://www.theologicalmusingsblog.com/?p=212#comment-46431 Welcome back. :) There are two things (among many) that I've never understood: 1) Why Christians expect non-Christians to act like Christians... and 2) Why Christians don't expect Christians (including themeselves) to act like Christ. -Alan Welcome back. :)

There are two things (among many) that I’ve never understood: 1) Why Christians expect non-Christians to act like Christians… and 2) Why Christians don’t expect Christians (including themeselves) to act like Christ.

-Alan

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