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hillsbororiver:
While I was away I was contemplating the crucifixion of our Lord and what I saw was that all (believers) have taken part in this. Remember when the people were given the chance to spare the life of Jesus? I see this as representative of us seeking His Spirit to overcome the natural man/beast within us.

The other prisoner was Barabbas the murderer, could he represent the natural, murdering, hateful heart possessed by the natural man, the one whose wound is healed when we lose our first love? Did not the Jews also love Him earlier when He was working miracles for them and they thought He would be the earthly, worldly messiah they hoped for?

Didn't the rejection of Jesus (by the people) give new life to Barabbas (his release)?

I remember when in years past whether I was in or out of some church (mostly out) I really believed that I would not have been one who would have shouted "Crucify Him" it is only recently that I have realized that I have shouted that in my carnal spirit numerous times in my life, it is a very humbling realization.

His Peace and Wisdom to you,

Joe     

rrammfcitktturjsp:
Joe,

  Wow.  That was a powerful post.  Yes, we all drove the nails as well, yet our Savior held his arms out to be nailed.

  It is quite a humbling experience.

  Thanks for sharing this with us.

  May God bless You as much as you have blessed Me.

  Sincerely,




  Anne C. McGuire

Deborah-Leigh:
Hello Joe

.....after reading your post.....I  read the following.

Psalm 32 : 5 I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I did not hide. I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord, continually unfolding the past till all is told - then You instantly forgave me the guilt and iniquity of my sin.

2 Cor 3 : 16-18 But whenever a person turns in repentance to the Lord, the veil is stripped off and taken away. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty, emancipation from bondage, freedom. 18 And all of us, as with unveiled face, because we continued to behold in the Word of God, as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into His very own image in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord Who is the Spirit.

What comes up for me is that you can not have repentance if you do not have sin, can you?  Will not sin cease and fail and mercy will surpass it, increase the more and superabound. Rom 5 : 20

Could being saved mean being made able to sin no more?

Peace to you

Arcturus :)

ciy:
Joe

I think when God gives the eyes to see scripture as you are seeing it iis when he is leading you on that spiritual journey into the deeper truths of God.  I love it and am glad you posted this.
CIY

hillsbororiver:
Anne, Arcturus & Ciy,

Thank you for the responses and your input. I definitely see being "saved" when it happens at the resurrection will mean we are finally totally free from the pull of the flesh.

This pattern of being led out of captivity, of spiritual hope kindled within us only to have our base nature overcome as we lust for earthly things, the realization of our fall and the repentance in our hearts and bitterness in our stomachs as he suppliments our spirits with His Divine Grace, the prodigal son returns.

This scripture from Zechariah came to mind;

Zec 12:10  And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.

I remember how many of the denominations and the serial authors of "prophecy" books use this verse as proof of physical Israel's conversion in this age, this I believe applies to the called and chosen who realize they had left their first love, gave life to the beast within and bitterly repented when His Spirit opened their eyes to His chastising grace.

His Peace and Wisdom to you,

Joe   

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