In another topic in Eschatology, Cow Poke said...
Since an extensive response would derail that topic and his post is worthy of its own discussion...
It's my understanding too that the early disciples believed and tried to live like Jesus would return tonight. However as He failed to return and the first generation of Christians died off, the teachings and life-style slowly shifted to something on the lines of 'I'm going to live my whole life without Jesus's return, how do I do that?'
So how do we live like Jesus would return tonight - whether that being our earthly death or His physical return to rule and reign? Is it right and responsible of us to own property, marry and have kids, save for the future, have careers, etc. This is along the lines of what Jeremiah told the exiles. (Jeremiah 29:1-23). While I'm sure Jeremiah doesn't intend it quite this way, it does seem like he's saying, "Relax about controlling your future, trust in God, and have a good life."
For me, Jeremiah discusses the basics. For me, I try to live that out by being a faithful husband and showing Christ's love at work. Yet that seems like the basics. I wish I could perceive what more God wants me to do. I've been given much so God must be expecting much of me. (Luke 12:48)
I've seen some but not many examples of living for Christ in my years of being a Christian. Everyone is different with different callings so even though it would look different depending on the person, what does living for Christ look like?
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It's my understanding too that the early disciples believed and tried to live like Jesus would return tonight. However as He failed to return and the first generation of Christians died off, the teachings and life-style slowly shifted to something on the lines of 'I'm going to live my whole life without Jesus's return, how do I do that?'
So how do we live like Jesus would return tonight - whether that being our earthly death or His physical return to rule and reign? Is it right and responsible of us to own property, marry and have kids, save for the future, have careers, etc. This is along the lines of what Jeremiah told the exiles. (Jeremiah 29:1-23). While I'm sure Jeremiah doesn't intend it quite this way, it does seem like he's saying, "Relax about controlling your future, trust in God, and have a good life."
For me, Jeremiah discusses the basics. For me, I try to live that out by being a faithful husband and showing Christ's love at work. Yet that seems like the basics. I wish I could perceive what more God wants me to do. I've been given much so God must be expecting much of me. (Luke 12:48)
I've seen some but not many examples of living for Christ in my years of being a Christian. Everyone is different with different callings so even though it would look different depending on the person, what does living for Christ look like?
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