Spirituality
03 Apr 11
03 Apr 11
There is a Christian song that is titled "Just as I am". It's the Christian view that God will accept you just as you are, but first you must be Saved, and God will forgive you your sins, and then you can go to Heaven after you die. The Eastern seems to be one of evolving towards a greater reality in the form of Cosmic Consciousness. Peeling away the barriers that bling you to the true nature of existence. What is the approce /
03 Apr 11
Originally posted by buckkyJust as you are!
There is a Christian song that is titled "Just as I am". It's the Christian view that God will accept you just as you are, but first you must be Saved, and God will forgive you your sins, and then you can go to Heaven after you die. The Eastern seems to be one of evolving towards a greater reality in the form of Cosmic Consciousness. Peeling away the barriers that bling you to the true nature of existence. What is the approce /
Romans 5:8
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
03 Apr 11
Originally posted by buckkyNah man...they dont want you " just as you are" , unless you have already been converted. Then you are not "just as you are" anymore now, are you?
There is a Christian song that is titled "Just as I am". It's the Christian view that God will accept you just as you are, but first you must be Saved, and God will forgive you your sins, and then you can go to Heaven after you die. The Eastern seems to be one of evolving towards a greater reality in the form of Cosmic Consciousness. Peeling away the barriers that bling you to the true nature of existence. What is the approce /
03 Apr 11
Originally posted by karoly aczelWhen one comes at something from an angle they usually miss the mark.
Perhaps,perhaps.
I used to read a lot, yeah.
I was only coming at it from one angle
"Just as I am" is a descriptive of one's spiritual condition when one comes to God for salvation. A sinner.
God does not require one to become "not a sinner" to be saved. Just come as you are and believe in what Jesus did on the cross on your behalf. Then you will be saved.
What happens after that is an entirely different subject.
04 Apr 11
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Originally posted by josephwWhy would someone miss the mark if they were coming at it from one angle?
When one comes at something from an angle they usually miss the mark.
"Just as I am" is a descriptive of one's spiritual condition when one comes to God for salvation. [b]A sinner.
God does not require one to become "not a sinner" to be saved. Just come as you are and believe in what Jesus did on the cross on your behalf. Then you will be saved.
What happens after that is an entirely different subject.[/b]
What if I made a v-line for Jesus in my heart? What if I came at Jesus at that angle, would I miss the mark? Do you even know what my response meant? I think you do.
Stop being so condescending. The worst thing is that you prolly dont even think you are coming across as condescending.
Here's a hint: doesn't matter how many times you mention JC's name or a scriptural reference, doesn't ensure that you are right.
So how many books do you think I've read and what type? C'mon have a guess. At least have a guess as to what TYPES of literature I've read. I dont want to jump to conclusions about your answer but its going to be hard not to. I'll keep my mind open until you respond at least.
05 Apr 11
Originally posted by buckkyWhy don't you read all the lyrics to the song and not just spout on about the title ?
There is a Christian song that is titled "Just as I am". It's the Christian view that God will accept you just as you are, but first you must be Saved, and God will forgive you your sins, and then you can go to Heaven after you die. The Eastern seems to be one of evolving towards a greater reality in the form of Cosmic Consciousness. Peeling away the barriers that bling you to the true nature of existence. What is the approce /
05 Apr 11
Originally posted by jaywill1. Just as I am, without one plea,
Why don't you read all the lyrics to the song and not just spout on about the title ?
but that thy blood was shed for me,
and that thou bidst me come to thee,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
2. Just as I am, and waiting not
to rid my soul of one dark blot,
to thee whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
3. Just as I am, though tossed about
with many a conflict, many a doubt,
fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
4. Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;
sight, riches, healing of the mind,
yea, all I need in thee to find,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
5. Just as I am, thou wilt receive,
wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
because thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
6. Just as I am, thy love unknown
hath broken every barrier down;
now, to be thine, yea thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.