Comments for Soli Deo Gloria

Comment on The Joy of a Husband by Pat

Pat — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:56:33 +0000

Jay,
I almost didn’t finish reading this particular post until I reached the paragraph that began, “With the thousands of reasons I could give you for the joy I have in my wife I will tell you what brings me the most ultimate joy - her growing daily into the image of Christ.” I was hooked…and continued to read. If ever there was a literary glimpse of deep love and true romance into your marriage, this was surely it. To love someone so deeply BECAUSE they love someone else (God) MORE is truly remarkable. As you stated, there are no perfect marriages, but there surely are perfect moments in marriages.

PS: I’ll keep C.A.’s cousin and wife in my prayers. After 41-1/2 years of marriage, I’ve learned that foregiveness and reconciliation are an on-going process.

Comment on The Sinfulness of Sin by Curtis

Curtis — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:16:19 +0000

I just found your site, it looks great and has some wonderful resources. I will be returning as this post really hits home, reminds me of J. Edwards.

Comment on Church Signs - Make it Stop! by Ike

Ike — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:06:14 +0000

I think the “Geico” sign that Washer mentions is sad. “Salvation so easy a caveman can do it”? As Paul correctly says, “Salvation is so hard only God can do it!!”

Comment on Carnal Christianity - is it Biblical? by Steve H

Steve H — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:44:44 +0000

Think of it this way, the cornerstone of the New Testament church is Jesus Christ and the foundation is His chosen apostles. Each true believer is a “living stone” (1 Peter 2:4-12) used to build up the New Testament temple of God (that is the invisible church). The place where God now dwells upon the earth is not in some phsical temple built by human hands at Jerusalem. God now dwells among men in the hearts of men; through the permanent indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer.

In this context each minister of the Lord must be careful how he builds, for it is the temple of God that he is building. And not with human hands, or the works of men, but as a servant of God by spiritual means. Meaning, the minister of God (and we are all priests of God) must be careful to raise up the “living stones” he has part in adding to church or responsibility for as a leader in the church. He is responsible to raise them up from spiritual immaturity, to maturity–to pray for them. He must build upon the foundation of the church with great love and great care, lest his work be shown to have been quick and shoddy when later tested by fire.

Comment on Carnal Christianity - is it Biblical? by Ike

Ike — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:13:15 +0000

Thanks Jay. I was asked this question and wanted someone else’s opinion. We must realize that an “eternal” Gospel has been handed down to us and we who have received the Gospel, have a fearful obligation to deliver it.

“But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is accursed! As we have said before, so I say again now, if any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you have received, he is to be accursed!” (Galatians 1:8-9)

Comment on Carnal Christianity - is it Biblical? by Jay Wingard

Jay Wingard — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:04:11 +0000

Hi Ike,
In the context of 1 Corinthians 3, I would see that Paul is talking about building on the foundation of the Gospel with doctrine - in this case Christian workers. These would be true Christian workers (pastors, teachers, preachers, etc.). The purity and depth of such Christian teaching and a life corresponding to it are crucial, for that kind of building material will stand the test of fire on the day of the Lord’s judgment.

I think this verse is not one that can be used to substantiate the idea of a Christian living a life of unrepentant sin and still having assurance they are saved.

I’m sure someone else may chime in but I would definitely want to keep 1 Cor. 3 in the context of those building on the foundation - and those building would be the workers in the church such as those at the pastorate level, etc.

Hope that helps…

Comment on Carnal Christianity - is it Biblical? by Ike

Ike — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:18:21 +0000

Jay, I am with you on this subject, but would like your input on 1 Cor.3:15. As Paul says, they are saved,”…yet so as by fire”.

Comment on The Revival Hymn by Josh

Josh — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:11:34 +0000

Awesome! One of my all-time favorites! I listen to this often.