"........He is actually come to live inside of us. Jesus is the only hope for us, not only as individuals.....Jesus is the only hope for the world."I didn't understand his conclusion to be doubletalk...isn't there a big difference in being
"like Jesus" and
"Christ in you," ? What do you think? There are a lot of people working to be like Jesus instead of resting as Christ works in them from the inside out.
Col 1:27
27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of
this mystery among the Gentiles; which is
Christ in you, the hope of glory:
(KJV)
Yes, I confess to reading the book:) I can get over the parts that aren't exactly as I believe, to embrace the main idea which I found to be God's everlasting mercy and love purposed to the good of all mankind because it is "fiction". The love of God comes through loud and clear, unlike mainstream christianity. The idea that relationships can only be realized foundationally through the mystery of "Christ in you" was a good one also. As He reveals to you how to partake of loving the Lord thy God with all your heart, soul, and mind, He gives you the ability to love your neighbor as yourself:) I certainly can't do anything good on my own.......so I am learning to trust Him. As Ray teaches, Jesus came to save us from death, sin and every evil that is represented therein. His residing Love cleanses the cup from the inside out. In time, Christ's love is extended to All!!! Praise be to God!
Rest in the Lord,
Barbara
Here is a quote from William P. Young:
"To me, the centrality of the new covenant is not that he is come to help us be like him, to give us the holy spirit.
to me, following Jesus...being Jesus' follower is not trying to be like him. It's allowing him to be himself in the uniqueness of our own person hood.
To me that is the new covenant. He is actually come to live inside of us. Jesus is the only hope for us, not only as individuals.....Jesus is the only hope for the world."
No time for this double talk.
To quote a famous minister, "This book is like a ditch covered over in flowers!"
Thanks for warning us!
Antaiwan