Things New and Old

Ancient truths revealed in the Scriptures are often forgotten, disbelieved or distorted, and therefore lost in the passage of time. Such ancient truths when rediscovered and relearned are 'new' additions to the treasury of ancient truths.

Christ showed many new things to the disciples, things prophesied by the prophets of old but hijacked and perverted by the elders and their traditions, but which Christ reclaimed and returned to His people.

Many things taught by the Apostles of Christ have been perverted or substituted over the centuries. Such fundamental doctrines like salvation by grace and justification have been hijacked and perverted and repudiated by sincere Christians. These doctrines need to be reclaimed and restored to God's people.

There are things both new and old here. "Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things" 2Ti 2:7.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Feed my sheep... NOT help Me produce my sheep

The Lord said, "Feed my sheep."
He didn't say, "Help me to produce my sheep."
Dr Marrow heard loud and clear, and understood the implication!

Sing F Lau Here is an apt and powerful observation by Dr Marrow

"After the Lord's resurrection He appeared to Peter and John by the Lake and fixed their breakfast. He then rebuked and re-commissioned Peter. He commanded Peter to feed his sheep... not win souls, not make plans for evangelism but feed my lambs." Marrow.

I would add, the whole purpose of evangelism is to feed and nourish God's children, make disciples of them.

Eaton
Amen.

Sing F Lau
I would say that in all of his ministry, Apostle Paul was ACUTELY aware that his ministry is specifically for the children of God, i.e. the elect that are already regenerated.

The proof is in Paul's own words: "Therefore I endure all things... for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory." 2Ti 2:10

He endured all things for the ELECT'S sake, and no one else. Period. He was acutely conscious that he is of no service to them that are perishing. His ministry is relevant ONLY to them that ARE SAVED already.

"For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which ARE SAVED it is the power of God."

Eaton
Amen again.

Jim
Its all in the sense, Amen Bro. Sing.

Don
Amen Brother!!

Keith
Exactly
Bivens
Awesome! God is Great!

Royce
God calls some to be fishers of men, some to be feeders of sheep.
Sing F Lau That's an interesting observation: feeders and fishers.
Please elaborate a wee bit! I want to learn the difference.
I know Peter was both.
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