Originally posted by brightfame52
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For example, you may read that when we hear the Gospel with faith, we will receive the Holy Spirit. You conclude that:
1. We will 'feel' better
2. We will go to heaven
That's not true. What's true is:
1. We will be led into the wilderness
2. We will experience suffering
3. We will be rescued
4. We must learn obedience (hear with faith, to enter the Kingdom)
It happened to Abraham, Caleb and even Jesus. The bottomline, they experienced faith strengthening experiences. But Israel refused to be convinced. They were not able to enter Rest, the fulfilment of the promise to Abraham, to be blessings to the world, by manifesting signs that showed God was with them.
Heb 5.8Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered.
Even the believers in Acts 19 experienced faith strengthening ministry of the Holy Spirit, tongues that edify self.
How can I discuss stuff with people who believe in literal, simplistic, meanings? The writers gave simple outlines, because they were there, they could expand, unpack their outlines.
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