tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25635043.post4011134396074524486..comments2024-02-27T10:27:03.841-05:00Comments on The Double Edged Sword: Vindication: A Believer's Biblical View of The Judgment Seat of Christ - IntroJoel Spencerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02474230869182287895noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25635043.post-63022469210187017892009-01-22T11:18:00.000-05:002009-01-22T11:18:00.000-05:00I love your illustration and even more so that it ...I love your illustration and even more so that it was very real to you.<BR/><BR/>I'm just reading thru to catch up for the most recent entry but wanted to comment on the fishing story.rave.nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03177018116227256489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25635043.post-24539735086946616842009-01-16T08:17:00.000-05:002009-01-16T08:17:00.000-05:00Ford: It sure made the "all are without excuse" le...Ford: It sure made the "all are without excuse" leap off of the page for me. Although I had many good excuses, I had no valid one that made me exempt from the law.Joel Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02474230869182287895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25635043.post-62032525227925416742009-01-15T15:42:00.000-05:002009-01-15T15:42:00.000-05:00Very good illustration. I have made the same excus...Very good illustration. I have made the same excuse countless times regarding skateboarding in places it is deemed illegal. As nice a guy I am, it makes no difference if I am breaking the law. The cops will still kick me off or fine me. Compelling argument.Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00931092903743408537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25635043.post-20258022616498908792009-01-15T10:37:00.000-05:002009-01-15T10:37:00.000-05:00Tracy: I've had you on my mind this morning as I t...Tracy: I've had you on my mind this morning as I try to plan out when I will post the parts of this study. Feeling that perhaps now is your time to address this topic, I'd be willing to email you the study in its entirety if you'd like.<BR/><BR/>That way you can print it off and mull over it all at once. Email me if you're interested (desh412[at]yahoo[dot]com).Joel Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02474230869182287895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25635043.post-28319805704877566562009-01-15T08:47:00.000-05:002009-01-15T08:47:00.000-05:00Tracy: I think you are gonna LOVE this study if yo...Tracy: I think you are gonna LOVE this study if you have had the "judgment of God" on your mind. I fully agree that God is absolute Judge. He is not just some lovey-dovey entity in the sky smiling and throwing down lollipops for His children while He sits atop the clouds.<BR/><BR/>However, GREAT things are in store for those who intimately know Him! Part 1 should be posted tomorrow (Friday).Joel Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02474230869182287895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25635043.post-47834162084145701192009-01-15T08:02:00.000-05:002009-01-15T08:02:00.000-05:00Thanks for the blog - can't wait to hear more. God...Thanks for the blog - can't wait to hear more. God has been pouring into me as well and it's funny that it all had to do with judgement and then I see your post ( confirmation I would say ) I just wrote something myself as a majority only want to know the * loving * side of God and many say we should not have to fear Him ( when it is a command ) I think Oprah Winfrey is the one who said why should you fear such a loving God and even got mad about it.. Fear is a command from Him - if we feared him I don't think this world would be in the state it is in. And while God is all loving he specifically states He is coming to judge the earth and the people in it. It is why us as believers must always be in a state of repentance. King David was a habitual repenter and God said he was a man after his own heart - David wanted to do right even when he was weak or tempted he said create in me a clean heart Lord so that I may not sin against you. We are going to have to face God one day and give accounts to all the the things we have said , done , the things we shoulda said but didn't. But if we live in a continual relationship with Him and put Him first and obey Him -we wont have to fear His judgment . A judge in a courtroom hands down verdicts to law breakers and if we obey God we will be deemed Not Guilty ! and then I know He will say those glorious words : Well done they good and faithful servant! Keep on writing it is great and also I noticed someone asked if you read Pagan Christianity.. that is such a great book everyone should have on there home library.. God Bless YouAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25635043.post-70454928450631807912009-01-14T12:51:00.000-05:002009-01-14T12:51:00.000-05:00Harriet: Glad to see your participation! We just m...<B>Harriet:</B> Glad to see your participation! We just must remember that, in the end, when Father looks at us standing before Him, all He will see is His beautiful Son!<BR/><BR/>The "meat" is coming!<BR/><BR/><B>Nina:</B> Sins of omission... I feel ya. I am much worse at NOT doing what I'm to do than I am about doing what I shouldn't. <BR/><BR/>Well I declare over us both that we'll start tending to our Father's business with new fervor - allowing no opportunity to pass us by.Joel Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02474230869182287895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25635043.post-36462086442779398772009-01-13T13:03:00.000-05:002009-01-13T13:03:00.000-05:00Great blog. It leaves me with a lot to think about...Great blog. It leaves me with a lot to think about.I have no fear that on judgment day I will end up on the wrong side of the fence because of my relationship with God. Thanks to Christ and daily repentance I trust that there will be no fines waiting for me (smile). Daily repentance is our only insurance as well as assurance, so we must be sure to ask for forgiveness for the things that we are not even aware of and ask him to reveal them to us so we don't do them again.(I new this, but was not truly faithful at it, but now I will be more conscious after reading this blog, thanks) If we have true relationship, he always reveals these things through the spirit of conviction.Or in your case through an earthly encounter(smile).<BR/><BR/>However my biggest fear is not the sin of commission but the sin of omission. I fear disapointing God because of all of the things that he assigned my hands to do, that I did not do. I know that there have been many, though I am working on that now. <BR/><BR/>I thank God for people such as yourself and in every area of my life who bring light to certain things that were hidden. God has several venues in which he offers direction. When the student is ready, then the teacher will show up! Listening and taking heed is how we prevent the many surprises on judgment day. God is awesome and he always offers a way of escape! BE BLESSEDNinapoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02261153613707778441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25635043.post-13722577163586854632009-01-13T11:06:00.000-05:002009-01-13T11:06:00.000-05:00Excellent write Joel! I'm looking forward to the "...Excellent write Joel! I'm looking forward to the "meat".<BR/><BR/>I used to say "no I don't fear the judgment"...then went through a period of being very fearful of it... now I honestly am not sure.. I know that my entire life..good works...sins..everything... will be open for scrutiny at that time..and even though I am ashamed of the sin..I can only trust the God I have given my life to, to love me..and treat me as He sees fit.That brings me peace simply because I have learned that whatever He does is right and righteous and loving. (even if I don't especially LIKE it).<BR/>blessings my friend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25635043.post-8303895873933187072009-01-13T08:51:00.000-05:002009-01-13T08:51:00.000-05:00Yvonne: The inception of the regeneration says alo...<B>Yvonne:</B> The inception of the regeneration says alot about the fruit that follows. Sadly, prayer rececitation and programs have only produce carnal Christians. It is time we define salvation according to the Word of God.<BR/> <BR/><B>Mark:</B> Thanks for stopping by. There is much that is overlooked throughout mainstream Christianity that we need to know. We are responsible to study the Word for ourselves to be deemed approved by God.<BR/><BR/>I have Pagan Christianity, yes. It is a fantastic book that every Believer should read! Info about the book can be found <A HREF="http://www.paganchristianity.org/" REL="nofollow">here</A>.Joel Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02474230869182287895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25635043.post-8415492871611503462009-01-12T14:15:00.000-05:002009-01-12T14:15:00.000-05:00good stuff, looking forward to the rest of it. alw...good stuff, looking forward to the rest of it. always enjoy your studies - you bring up things that i just don't seem to hear much about in average christian circles. sorry to hear about your fishing incident though.<BR/><BR/>(have you ever heard of the book pagan christianty? just curious.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25635043.post-31106990610886957122009-01-12T09:36:00.000-05:002009-01-12T09:36:00.000-05:00Glory! I would love to hear about your encounter! ...Glory! I would love to hear about your encounter! I too had a marvelous encounter! Sad, many people I've talked to just bought "fire" insurance due to fear. What kind of relationship can you have with a Father you fear. God is love and is so beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com