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hmmhmm May 24, 2008

Men (and women) of stature
(Isaiah 45:14; Ephesians 4:13)

In whom the Cross has done a deep work as to self-interest.
Who are not so concerned to preach, or to try and influence others to a doctrine or theory, but whose main influence will be one of LIFE.
Who have come to know the Lord in a way of proving.
Whose reaction to every situation, circumstance, and proposition is: Does it glorify God?
And whose Touchstone by which all things are tested and determined is: Can it work out to an increase of Christ?

For such there is a pressing need, in the Church, in the Lord's work, and in all the nations.

Enquire in the Secret Place.
Basis of consideration Romans chapter 6.

by T. Austin-Sparks

Published in "A Witness and A Testimony" magazines Volume 21-3 & Volume 49-4

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PaulWest May 24, 2008

Amen. Good post!

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sojourner7 May 24, 2008

Where are the Stephens' of our time?? Where are
the men who will boldly declare and proclaim the
gospel truth?? Where are the men who will stand
and serve the cause of the cross and Christ no
matter the cost?? Where are the true and faith-
ful witness who will deny themselves and take up
the cross and press on toward the high calling of
the kingdom of God??

sermonindex May 24, 2008

sojourner7 wrote:
Where are the Stephens' of our time?? Where are
the men who will boldly declare and proclaim the
gospel truth?? Where are the men who will stand
and serve the cause of the cross and Christ no
matter the cost?? Where are the true and faith-
ful witness who will deny themselves and take up
the cross and press on toward the high calling of
the kingdom of God??

It is difficult for for to see what Stephen's title was. Apostle, Deacon,???? He was one of the seven that was chosen, full of the Holy Spirit to serve tables in appeasing those who were griping about being shorted. Stephen was not concerned with his title but only pleasing the Lord. The men with Stephen, the Apostles, have already fully proclaimed the written truth of God's Word and in it they told of Stephen's dedication to the Lord. We need men who are filled with the Holy Spirit like Stephen, not to be Apostles or to write additional truth to be as false Apostles as talked about in Revelations, but to be full of the Holy Spirit enough to interpret the truth that the Apostles already wrote in the Word, then proclaim (echo)it boldly. We have too many men who want to be Apostles and actually write additional truth, rather than proclaiming the truth that has already been written.

Kind of same kind of concept, as we see in the American liberal judges we have observed lately, that legislate from the bench in opposition to the existing God honoring laws that has been already written, to promote their own personal liberal lying agenda. As did the California judges who used international (world law) Canadian and Netherlands to justify their vote for homomsexual marriage being legal. This type evil such allowing homosexuals to foster and adopt children has become very prevalent in the world today. why, because so many who proclaim to be Christians have joined in the devil agenda, some by their silence, as well others with their activity, in falsely in the name good and just. And others who are deceived that God honors their silence about His righteousness.

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bonni May 25, 2008

hmm hmm quoted;

"In whom the Cross has done a deep work as to self-interest.
Who are not so concerned to preach, or to try and influence others to a doctrine or theory, but whose main influence will be one of LIFE."

Amen! This is absolutely vital, because life begets life, it is the life of God within us that impacts others for Christ.

That is the focus of the book that I referred you to called "The Power of the Spirit" by William Law. From reading your posts I know you would appreciate this book,Christian.

God Bless, Bonni

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hmmhmm May 25, 2008

there must be a ministering of Christ to one another. We have something of Christ — a faculty of Christ for ministering Christ; that is, a measure of Christ to be ministered by us... and our business is to minister Christ to one another. In that way the Body grows. Is not Christ our Life... and can we not, as functioning in Christ, minister Life — His Life — to one another? Surely we can. That is what we are called to. Thus the Body grows. Oh, that the Lord will enable us to be greater ministers of Life — His Life — to one another, and not of death.

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