All I can do is relate to y'all where I'm at, at this point in my journey.
My prime directive is to Glorify Jesus Christ right now.
I tend to think in terms of the two realms, the Heavenly and the Earthly rather than heaven as a destination. Ed has written extensively on the topic and, it's a fundamental to understanding Scripture that doesn't get much attention except in mechanistic terms. So, Heaven is not a goal for me, in and of itself rather I press toward the mark for the high calling of God in Christ Jesus in the hope of hearing well done, good and faithful servant.
"Did you see that? He just quoted Scripture without quotation marks and references"
"Neither did the Apostles, they went "Scripture says.." and bundled them together. It's how it works ya know"
"You're supposed to learn by rote and carry your Bible verse to situation card at all times. How can you be a Christian if you don't follow the recipe?"
"Uh...I don't know...mebbe, fear God, shun evil...love God with all my heart, soul and strength...treat people right and maintain the peace of God within the tribe?"
"You're a...Heretic!"
thought bubble [ sooey! You ain't gettin' none of my pearls]
My prime directive is to Glorify Jesus Christ right now.
I tend to think in terms of the two realms, the Heavenly and the Earthly rather than heaven as a destination. Ed has written extensively on the topic and, it's a fundamental to understanding Scripture that doesn't get much attention except in mechanistic terms. So, Heaven is not a goal for me, in and of itself rather I press toward the mark for the high calling of God in Christ Jesus in the hope of hearing well done, good and faithful servant.
"Did you see that? He just quoted Scripture without quotation marks and references"
"Neither did the Apostles, they went "Scripture says.." and bundled them together. It's how it works ya know"
"You're supposed to learn by rote and carry your Bible verse to situation card at all times. How can you be a Christian if you don't follow the recipe?"
"Uh...I don't know...mebbe, fear God, shun evil...love God with all my heart, soul and strength...treat people right and maintain the peace of God within the tribe?"
"You're a...Heretic!"
thought bubble [ sooey! You ain't gettin' none of my pearls]