[Gospelchristianity] Sermons

[Robinson B. Heath]

Thanks for your response.  Here are some thoughts:

You are right.  I am definitely talking about those that "love him and  
are called according to his purpose."
Allow for death in the idea of good.  It seems that death comes  
before, if not just before, conforming to the image of Christ.  It is  
a hard doctrine if not treated with gentleness.  Good for the kingdom  
and ultimately the subjects of the kingdom may cost them their lives.   
It has certainly cost the lives of many in martyrdom
Regarding hardening: We must remember that without Christ we are all  
under condemnation already.  As you said it is good to remember as  
well that hardening and sin itself can be a form of punishment.  God  
is light and their is no darkness in him (1 John 1:5).  While God may  
allow men to further wallow in their own evil, he himself is not  
responsible.  God has given men the blessing of being free agents.  
(Romans 1:18-2:11)  They may do as they please, and with a special  
work of the Spirit to regenerate them, they will remain enemies of  
God. (Eph 2:3,Rom 5:10, I Pet 1:22)
These are both hard and comforting doctrines.  They can lead to a  
spiritual pride and arrogance, or they can lead to humility and  
grace.  In a sense, it all depends on the heart that receives them.   
The flesh is so twisted and the Enemy so wicked that they can take  
precious truths and make them weapons against the Gospel.

Now the two wills...what do you mean?

Peace - Heath

On Jul 26, 2008, at 9:39 PM, asuecleaver at aol.com wrote:

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