Biblical eldership is such an interesting topic isn't it? It is rarely handled the correct way. Why do i say this?- We erect these different church governments in an effort to avoid placing the power of guiding/leading the church in any other persons hands than the men chosen by God to do so. I'm not currently a pastor, but I am on my way (Lord willing). I don't want the power, I don't think anyone that is thinking rationally really does. To seek out complete control in the local church is absolutely absurd! Only a pompous fool would really seek to do so. Godly men on the other hand, will recognize that the Lord has placed a burden on their hearts and others will also feel that way about those godly men.
But i can tell you how frustrating it is when you are a part of a church that tries to do things some other way that what is biblically prescribed because they are fearful of being non-seeker friendly, or because they have been burnt by a similar type of leadership in the past.
We as Christians are constantly asking those that we witness to, to evaluate the faith that we have, based upon our Savior and not ourselves. We tell them to give Christianity a try despite the way we live it out. We sin and don't want to mar the beauty of Christianity with our sin, so we ask them to look past it and instead focus on the one true and perfect God. So why, when we have a man that is power hungry as a pastor of our church do we evaluate the position given by God and the authority given by God instead of evaluating the position biblically. Why do we say, "Oh thats the wrong way to do things because look what it leads to!" Where would we be (humanly speaking of course) if every time we shared the Gospel with someone we asked them to look to us for the evaluation of whether or not Christianity actually works? What if they knew that we were a sinner still? What would they think of our God if he pointed to us as the perfect example of His finished work?
You know what they would do? They would laugh in our faces and tell us to take our worthless religion and shove it! So what do we do when it comes time to form our churches and develop a blueprint for leadership? We say, "Lets do things kind of like the Bible says, but not all the way. Lets put a pastor up behind the pulpit to preach but lets take away his God given authority and neuter him so he walks around like kid with a leash on." That is what we have done today.
We elect our lay elders and put them in places of authority. Men that don't even understand how to properly interpret the Bible. And then we given the group of men nomenclature like "elder board" so they think that they are high and mighty. Please don't misunderstand, i'm not saying that a layman can't be an elder, what i am saying is that he better meet the qualifications! I don't know about you, but I needed Bible college to help me understand some of the deeper truths of Scripture and I needed Bible teachers to spend hours upon hours breaking down Scripture that i might get a handle on how to properly understand and preach it. Would you ask a jack of all trades to work on your Ferrari when it needed a major repair, or would you call in an expert? And how much more valuable is the human spirit than a Ferrari?
I don't know if anyone reads this, but hit me up if you have any thoughts!
Thanks!
V.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Anthropology and Hamartiology
Anthropology – Anthropology is the study or man.
The Origin of Man – All humans are the offspring of Adam and Eve, who were created by God (Genesis 2:7, 21, 22) for His glory (Isaiah 43:7) and in His image (Genesis 1:27).
The Nature of Man – Man was made lower than the angels (Psalm 8:5) but higher than the animals (Genesis 1:26). We were made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). This does not mean that we are like God in every way, but instead means that we bear his likeness. After the fall, man still retained the image of God but this image was distorted by sin (James 3:9). Man has a physical body that was made out of the dust of the earth (Genesis 2:7) and was made perfectly (Genesis 1:31) but his physical body is now susceptible to death as a result of the fall (Genesis 3:19; Romans 3:23). Man also has a soul/spirit (Luke 1:46; Matthew 22:37; 1 Thessalonians 5:23). His soul/spirit is eternal as well as his body (Matthew 35:46; Galatians 6:8 ---> Matthew 10:28).
Man’s Purpose – the purpose of man is to bring glory to God by enjoying Him forever.
Hamartiology – Hamartiology is the study of the doctrine of sin.
Definition – Sin is the failure to conform to the moral law of God in act, attitude, or nature.
Origin of Sin – God cannot sin (James 1:14). Sin originated with Lucifer (Ezekiel 28:13-19). Both men and angels have the capacity to sin (Psalm 51:5; 1 Timothy 5:21) and willfully do so (Romans 3:23) except for the elect angels (as they are chosen by God and cannot be saved), which cannot sin.
The Effects of Sin in the Garden – Sin brought about physical death (Romans 5:12; 6:23), spiritual death (Genesis 2:17; Revelation 21:8), moral corruption (Genesis 3:7-8; Galatians 5:19:21) and a cursed earth, man, woman, serpent, and Satan (Genesis 3:14-19).
Types of Sin – Inherited sin is sin passed on from our parents that originated with Adam (Romans 3:18; 5:12). It causes us to be separated from God spiritually (Romans 7:18; Jeremiah 17:9) and prevents us from doing good before God (John 15:5; Romans 8:8). Imputed sin is sin imputed to us by Adam (Romans 5:12). Personal sin is the sin of an individual that is willfully committed (Romans 3:9-18) and can take on many forms, including but not limited to – sin of ignorance, purposeful sin, missing the mark, and disobeying. A Christian that sins needs to seek forgiveness (1 John 1:9). Sin has sources in Satan (John 8:44), the world (John 15:18-19), and the heart of man (Matthew 15:19).
Sin Nature – Every man has a sin nature and is at odds with God (Romans 1:20-21; Isaiah 53:6). This sin nature prevents us from doing God’s will and coming to God (John 6:44), and it effects every part of our being so that we are totally depraved. This means that we are affected by sin in every fiber of our being, not that we are as sinful as we are capable of being all the time. The sin nature remains after salvation and will be with the believer until his dies (Romans 7:24-25).
Unforgivable /Unpardonable Sin – The unpardonable sin is the willful act of attributing the work of the Holy Spirit in and through Christ during his earthly ministry to Satan and his demons (Matthew 12:31). The unforgivable sin can only be committed today by means of an individual never seeking to reconcile to God- continued unbelief.
The Origin of Man – All humans are the offspring of Adam and Eve, who were created by God (Genesis 2:7, 21, 22) for His glory (Isaiah 43:7) and in His image (Genesis 1:27).
The Nature of Man – Man was made lower than the angels (Psalm 8:5) but higher than the animals (Genesis 1:26). We were made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). This does not mean that we are like God in every way, but instead means that we bear his likeness. After the fall, man still retained the image of God but this image was distorted by sin (James 3:9). Man has a physical body that was made out of the dust of the earth (Genesis 2:7) and was made perfectly (Genesis 1:31) but his physical body is now susceptible to death as a result of the fall (Genesis 3:19; Romans 3:23). Man also has a soul/spirit (Luke 1:46; Matthew 22:37; 1 Thessalonians 5:23). His soul/spirit is eternal as well as his body (Matthew 35:46; Galatians 6:8 ---> Matthew 10:28).
Man’s Purpose – the purpose of man is to bring glory to God by enjoying Him forever.
Hamartiology – Hamartiology is the study of the doctrine of sin.
Definition – Sin is the failure to conform to the moral law of God in act, attitude, or nature.
Origin of Sin – God cannot sin (James 1:14). Sin originated with Lucifer (Ezekiel 28:13-19). Both men and angels have the capacity to sin (Psalm 51:5; 1 Timothy 5:21) and willfully do so (Romans 3:23) except for the elect angels (as they are chosen by God and cannot be saved), which cannot sin.
The Effects of Sin in the Garden – Sin brought about physical death (Romans 5:12; 6:23), spiritual death (Genesis 2:17; Revelation 21:8), moral corruption (Genesis 3:7-8; Galatians 5:19:21) and a cursed earth, man, woman, serpent, and Satan (Genesis 3:14-19).
Types of Sin – Inherited sin is sin passed on from our parents that originated with Adam (Romans 3:18; 5:12). It causes us to be separated from God spiritually (Romans 7:18; Jeremiah 17:9) and prevents us from doing good before God (John 15:5; Romans 8:8). Imputed sin is sin imputed to us by Adam (Romans 5:12). Personal sin is the sin of an individual that is willfully committed (Romans 3:9-18) and can take on many forms, including but not limited to – sin of ignorance, purposeful sin, missing the mark, and disobeying. A Christian that sins needs to seek forgiveness (1 John 1:9). Sin has sources in Satan (John 8:44), the world (John 15:18-19), and the heart of man (Matthew 15:19).
Sin Nature – Every man has a sin nature and is at odds with God (Romans 1:20-21; Isaiah 53:6). This sin nature prevents us from doing God’s will and coming to God (John 6:44), and it effects every part of our being so that we are totally depraved. This means that we are affected by sin in every fiber of our being, not that we are as sinful as we are capable of being all the time. The sin nature remains after salvation and will be with the believer until his dies (Romans 7:24-25).
Unforgivable /Unpardonable Sin – The unpardonable sin is the willful act of attributing the work of the Holy Spirit in and through Christ during his earthly ministry to Satan and his demons (Matthew 12:31). The unforgivable sin can only be committed today by means of an individual never seeking to reconcile to God- continued unbelief.
Angelology
Angelology- The study of angels.
Their Nature- Angels are created beings (Colossians 1:16) and were created before the foundations of the earth (Job 38:4-7) and are not eternal like God is. (Nehemiah 9:6) They are spirit beings (Hebrews 1:14) and are invisible and cannot be seen by regular men unless ordained by God (Luke 24:39). They are personal beings as evidenced by their self-awareness (Luke 1:19), and their emotions (Revelation 12:12). They are referred to in the Bible in several different ways. They are called Sons of God (Job 1:6), thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities (Colossians 1:16), spirits (Hebrews 1:14), and stars (Revelation 12:4). They cannot be redeemed if they have fallen (Matthew 25:41), they are superior to man in some way (Psalm 8:4-5), they are powerful (2 Peter 2:11), and they study the Bible (Revelation 12:12).
Types of Angels – There are elect (1 Timothy 5:21) and fallen angels (Revelation 12:4). The elect angels are the Cherubim (Exodus 25:22), the Seraphim (Isaiah 6:2-7), Archangels (Jude 9), The Angel of the Lord (Genesis 22:11) and the living Creatures (Ezekiel 1:5-14; Revelation 4:6-8). The known elect angels are Michael (Jude 9), Gabriel (Luke 1:19), and Jesus (Genesis 22:15-16) - although Jesus is not an angel. The fallen angels fell with Satan when he fell (Revelation 12:9), they are currently opposed to God (Job 1:7-12), they are subject to God (Job 1:12) and they will be cast into the lake of fire on the Day of Judgment (Revelation 20:10). The fallen angels known by name are Satan (Revelation 12:9) or Lucifer/Day Star (Isaiah 14:12) or god of this world (Corinthians 4:4) or Abaddon/ Apollyon (Revelation 9:11).
Ministries of Angels- The angels glorify God (Revelation 4:8), they obey God (Psalm 103:20), they are God’s messengers (Luke 1:11-19), they minister to Jesus (Matthew 4:11), they carry out God’s judgments (2 Samuel 24:16-17), they wage war on earth and in heaven (Daniel 10:13; Revelation 12:7-8), and some of them seem to rule over set physical areas (Daniel 10:13).
Places of Residence – Angels currently reside in heaven (Isaiah 6:2-7) and on earth (Acts 10:38). Fallen angels currently reside on earth (2 Cor 4:14), in humans through possession (Mark 5:2), and in the bottomless pit (2 Peter 2:4).
Demons and Humans– Demons can possess humans and animals (Mark 5:2), they can deceive people (1 Thessalonians 3:5) and they can inflict physical ailments on/in humans (Mark 9:20).
Their Nature- Angels are created beings (Colossians 1:16) and were created before the foundations of the earth (Job 38:4-7) and are not eternal like God is. (Nehemiah 9:6) They are spirit beings (Hebrews 1:14) and are invisible and cannot be seen by regular men unless ordained by God (Luke 24:39). They are personal beings as evidenced by their self-awareness (Luke 1:19), and their emotions (Revelation 12:12). They are referred to in the Bible in several different ways. They are called Sons of God (Job 1:6), thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities (Colossians 1:16), spirits (Hebrews 1:14), and stars (Revelation 12:4). They cannot be redeemed if they have fallen (Matthew 25:41), they are superior to man in some way (Psalm 8:4-5), they are powerful (2 Peter 2:11), and they study the Bible (Revelation 12:12).
Types of Angels – There are elect (1 Timothy 5:21) and fallen angels (Revelation 12:4). The elect angels are the Cherubim (Exodus 25:22), the Seraphim (Isaiah 6:2-7), Archangels (Jude 9), The Angel of the Lord (Genesis 22:11) and the living Creatures (Ezekiel 1:5-14; Revelation 4:6-8). The known elect angels are Michael (Jude 9), Gabriel (Luke 1:19), and Jesus (Genesis 22:15-16) - although Jesus is not an angel. The fallen angels fell with Satan when he fell (Revelation 12:9), they are currently opposed to God (Job 1:7-12), they are subject to God (Job 1:12) and they will be cast into the lake of fire on the Day of Judgment (Revelation 20:10). The fallen angels known by name are Satan (Revelation 12:9) or Lucifer/Day Star (Isaiah 14:12) or god of this world (Corinthians 4:4) or Abaddon/ Apollyon (Revelation 9:11).
Ministries of Angels- The angels glorify God (Revelation 4:8), they obey God (Psalm 103:20), they are God’s messengers (Luke 1:11-19), they minister to Jesus (Matthew 4:11), they carry out God’s judgments (2 Samuel 24:16-17), they wage war on earth and in heaven (Daniel 10:13; Revelation 12:7-8), and some of them seem to rule over set physical areas (Daniel 10:13).
Places of Residence – Angels currently reside in heaven (Isaiah 6:2-7) and on earth (Acts 10:38). Fallen angels currently reside on earth (2 Cor 4:14), in humans through possession (Mark 5:2), and in the bottomless pit (2 Peter 2:4).
Demons and Humans– Demons can possess humans and animals (Mark 5:2), they can deceive people (1 Thessalonians 3:5) and they can inflict physical ailments on/in humans (Mark 9:20).
Pneumatology
Pneumatology – Pneumatology is the study of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit as God – The Holy Spirit is God (Acts 5:1-4). He is referenced to with divine names- Theos (Acts 5:4), Lord (2 Cor 3:17-18). The Holy Spirit is placed on the same level as the other two parts of the Trinity in Scripture (Matthew 28:18-19, Isaiah 42, 2 Cor 13:14). He does divine works and has divine attributes- Omniscience (1 Cor 2:10-11), Omnipresence (Psalm 139:7-10), Eternality (Heb 9:14), Gives life (Job 33:4). He is a person and possesses various traits of a person- Emotions (Eph 4:30), Can be lied to (Acts 5:3), Can be blasphemed (Matt 12:31), Can be insulted (Heb 10:29), Self Awareness (Acts 13:2), Self Determination (1 Cor 12:11), Intelligence (1 Cor 2:10-12). He is responsible for the inspiration of both the Old and New Testament (2 Sam 23:2-3, 1 Cor 2:13).
Manifestations- The Holy Spirit is manifested in a number of ways in the Bible- Like a dove (Matt 3:16), flame (Acts 2:2-4), wind (Acts 2), seal (Eph 4:3), oil (1 Sam 16:13), water (John 7:38-39).
Works- The Holy Spirit is given to the believer at salvation (1 Corinthians 12:13) to assist the believer in understanding the truths of Scripture (John 16:13) and impress upon him the spiritual significance of it (1 Corinthians 2:12). He fills believers (Acts 6:3-5). He convicts (Eph 4:30). He serves as the foundation of Christian ethics (Romans 7:5-6). He teaches (John 14:26), He reproves (John 16:8), He intercedes (Rom 8:26), and He calls (Rev 22:17).
Works in the Church – The Holy Spirit is active in the church. He began it (Acts 2), He unifies it (Eph 4:3), He empowers it (Acts 1:8), He guides (Acts 15:28).
Gifts- The Holy Spirit gives (gave) gifts to the church (1 Cor 12, Romans 12, Eph 4). Some of the gifts are for today, others are not (Apostles and prophets Eph 4:11).
The Holy Spirit as God – The Holy Spirit is God (Acts 5:1-4). He is referenced to with divine names- Theos (Acts 5:4), Lord (2 Cor 3:17-18). The Holy Spirit is placed on the same level as the other two parts of the Trinity in Scripture (Matthew 28:18-19, Isaiah 42, 2 Cor 13:14). He does divine works and has divine attributes- Omniscience (1 Cor 2:10-11), Omnipresence (Psalm 139:7-10), Eternality (Heb 9:14), Gives life (Job 33:4). He is a person and possesses various traits of a person- Emotions (Eph 4:30), Can be lied to (Acts 5:3), Can be blasphemed (Matt 12:31), Can be insulted (Heb 10:29), Self Awareness (Acts 13:2), Self Determination (1 Cor 12:11), Intelligence (1 Cor 2:10-12). He is responsible for the inspiration of both the Old and New Testament (2 Sam 23:2-3, 1 Cor 2:13).
Manifestations- The Holy Spirit is manifested in a number of ways in the Bible- Like a dove (Matt 3:16), flame (Acts 2:2-4), wind (Acts 2), seal (Eph 4:3), oil (1 Sam 16:13), water (John 7:38-39).
Works- The Holy Spirit is given to the believer at salvation (1 Corinthians 12:13) to assist the believer in understanding the truths of Scripture (John 16:13) and impress upon him the spiritual significance of it (1 Corinthians 2:12). He fills believers (Acts 6:3-5). He convicts (Eph 4:30). He serves as the foundation of Christian ethics (Romans 7:5-6). He teaches (John 14:26), He reproves (John 16:8), He intercedes (Rom 8:26), and He calls (Rev 22:17).
Works in the Church – The Holy Spirit is active in the church. He began it (Acts 2), He unifies it (Eph 4:3), He empowers it (Acts 1:8), He guides (Acts 15:28).
Gifts- The Holy Spirit gives (gave) gifts to the church (1 Cor 12, Romans 12, Eph 4). Some of the gifts are for today, others are not (Apostles and prophets Eph 4:11).
Christology
Christology is the study of Christ- his deity, his humanity, his life throughout eternity, his earthly life, his death and resurrection and his roles.
Deity- Jesus Christ is 100% God (John 1:1). Being God, he possesses all the divine attributes and worthy of all praise that is pointed towards God. His deity is evidenced in his divine names: God (John 1:1, 14), Lord (Luke 1:68), and the Word (John 1:1).It is also evidenced in his accepting worship that should only be directed towards God (Matt. 14:33, John 9:38).
Humanity- Jesus is also 100% man. He lived on earth with a human body, soul and spirit. (John)
Preincarnate – Before his human incarnation, Christ appeared on earth as an angel or in bodily form and accepts worship (Josh. 5:13-15, Judges 2:1-3, Josh. 5:14; Judges 6:12-24).
Incarnate – Christ came to earth and lived a sinless life (2 Cor 5:21) as a man (John 1:1, 14). He was born of a virgin (Matt 1:20) and was conceived of the Holy Spirit (Matt 1:19). This made possible the hypostatic union- full humanity and full deity. Jesus experienced human experiences (Luke 2:40, 52), and appeared to others as a man (Matthew 13:53-58). He was tempted in every way, just as we are and proved to be sinless (Heb 4:15). While Christ was on earth, he relinquished the use of some of his divine attributes for a time, for the glory of his Father in heaven (Phil 2:1-8)
Divine Works – All things were made through Christ (John 1:3), he upholds all things (Heb 1:3), he forgives sins (Luke 5:20-25), and he is the giver of life (John 1:4).
Atoning Works – He imputed righteousness to us (Rom. 5:19; Phil. 3:9), and he bore the wrath of God to atone for our sins (Isa 53:6)
His exaltation – Christ rose from the dead on the third day (Luke 24:5-6), he ascended to heaven after 40 days (Luke 24:50-53), and is now seated at the right hand of God (Acts 2:33-36).
His return – Christ will return again (2 Thess 1:7-10).
His roles – Christ is a prophet (Heb1:1-2), a priest (Heb 9:26), and King (Rev 19:11-16).
Deity- Jesus Christ is 100% God (John 1:1). Being God, he possesses all the divine attributes and worthy of all praise that is pointed towards God. His deity is evidenced in his divine names: God (John 1:1, 14), Lord (Luke 1:68), and the Word (John 1:1).It is also evidenced in his accepting worship that should only be directed towards God (Matt. 14:33, John 9:38).
Humanity- Jesus is also 100% man. He lived on earth with a human body, soul and spirit. (John)
Preincarnate – Before his human incarnation, Christ appeared on earth as an angel or in bodily form and accepts worship (Josh. 5:13-15, Judges 2:1-3, Josh. 5:14; Judges 6:12-24).
Incarnate – Christ came to earth and lived a sinless life (2 Cor 5:21) as a man (John 1:1, 14). He was born of a virgin (Matt 1:20) and was conceived of the Holy Spirit (Matt 1:19). This made possible the hypostatic union- full humanity and full deity. Jesus experienced human experiences (Luke 2:40, 52), and appeared to others as a man (Matthew 13:53-58). He was tempted in every way, just as we are and proved to be sinless (Heb 4:15). While Christ was on earth, he relinquished the use of some of his divine attributes for a time, for the glory of his Father in heaven (Phil 2:1-8)
Divine Works – All things were made through Christ (John 1:3), he upholds all things (Heb 1:3), he forgives sins (Luke 5:20-25), and he is the giver of life (John 1:4).
Atoning Works – He imputed righteousness to us (Rom. 5:19; Phil. 3:9), and he bore the wrath of God to atone for our sins (Isa 53:6)
His exaltation – Christ rose from the dead on the third day (Luke 24:5-6), he ascended to heaven after 40 days (Luke 24:50-53), and is now seated at the right hand of God (Acts 2:33-36).
His return – Christ will return again (2 Thess 1:7-10).
His roles – Christ is a prophet (Heb1:1-2), a priest (Heb 9:26), and King (Rev 19:11-16).
Soteriology
Soteriology is the study of salvation
Man’s Role- Man has a need for salvation because he is unrighteous (Romans 3:10, 12) and has sinned before a holy God (Romans 3:23; Romans 1:18). He does not desire God (Romans 3:11). Man is also incapable of salvation on his own terms (Ephesians 2:8-9).
God’s Role – God is utterly responsible for our salvation (Acts 2:22-23). God elected those that are believers (Romans 8:28-30, Ephesians 1:4-6, 2 Timothy 1:9) through a call in the form of the Gospel (John 6:44, Romans 10:14). The following are part of the salvation process. Regenerated/born again (John 3), faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), justification (Romans 3:26), sanctification (Titus 3:5), redemption (Hebrews 9:12), reconciliation (Colossians 1:20-22), adoption (John 1:12), perseverance (John 10:27-29), union with Christ (Colossians 2:10), and glorification (1 Corinthians 15:51-52).
Christian Growth – Christlikeness is the goal of Christian growth. It is commanded (2 Peter 3:18). Growth is effect externally through the Word (1 Peter 2:2, believers (Hebrews 10:24-25), leaders (Ephesians 4:11-13) and discipline (Hebrews 12:10), and internally through faith (Galatians 2:20), repentance (Revelation 2:4-5), and yieldedness (Romans 6:11-14). Christians should always be growing (Hebrews 10:10; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; John 17:17; and 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5). This is referred to as progressive sanctification.
Man’s Role- Man has a need for salvation because he is unrighteous (Romans 3:10, 12) and has sinned before a holy God (Romans 3:23; Romans 1:18). He does not desire God (Romans 3:11). Man is also incapable of salvation on his own terms (Ephesians 2:8-9).
God’s Role – God is utterly responsible for our salvation (Acts 2:22-23). God elected those that are believers (Romans 8:28-30, Ephesians 1:4-6, 2 Timothy 1:9) through a call in the form of the Gospel (John 6:44, Romans 10:14). The following are part of the salvation process. Regenerated/born again (John 3), faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), justification (Romans 3:26), sanctification (Titus 3:5), redemption (Hebrews 9:12), reconciliation (Colossians 1:20-22), adoption (John 1:12), perseverance (John 10:27-29), union with Christ (Colossians 2:10), and glorification (1 Corinthians 15:51-52).
Christian Growth – Christlikeness is the goal of Christian growth. It is commanded (2 Peter 3:18). Growth is effect externally through the Word (1 Peter 2:2, believers (Hebrews 10:24-25), leaders (Ephesians 4:11-13) and discipline (Hebrews 12:10), and internally through faith (Galatians 2:20), repentance (Revelation 2:4-5), and yieldedness (Romans 6:11-14). Christians should always be growing (Hebrews 10:10; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; John 17:17; and 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5). This is referred to as progressive sanctification.
It has been a while....
So I completely forgot about this blog until I was reminded of it just today while looking through someone's Facebook status. It’s fascinating isn't it, how people can completely forget about what they intend to do on a day to day basis?
I was reading through a booklet the other day that had to do with ADD. It was an informative booklet that talked about ADD as a whole and discussed its ramifications and issues from a biblical perspective. As I was reading through some of the signs/markers of ADD I found myself wondering why I wasn't put on drugs as a child, teen, or twenty-something as I realized that I fit nearly every description. I don’t think that I should have been put on drugs as I don’t think that drugs are the answer, nor do I think that my parents would have taken that route. I was just alarmed that I had never been talked to about ADD and seem to function just fine. (Most of the time)
The booklet had some good points and I found myself realizing the problems we are getting into as a culture here in America. We can’t assume that we can continue to do things the way we are doing them and head down the road we are heading down and not have issues that start out small and grow into huge problems.
I guess it’s just another reason that believers need to be out getting involved in the lives of others to preach the Gospel that the grace of God might be evidenced and experienced.
V.
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