Comments on: Light of the World – at Alpha. http://www.italker.org.uk/2007/10/light-of-the-world/ Life, as seen from Bo'ness Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:55:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: italker http://www.italker.org.uk/2007/10/light-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-53 italker Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:03:03 +0000 http://blog.standonline.org.uk/italker/2007/10/05/light-of-the-world/#comment-53 Eric An interesting post.No doubt that we are saved through the grace of God. In reformed theology there has always been a tension between free will and the doctrine of predestination. For me there is something in the text itself that speaks of this tension. Our Lord stands at the door and knocks yet gives us, out of his gracious understanding of human nature, the responsibility to open the door. For he says, "If any man open the door", so it seems to me that our Lord himself suggests that he comes into our lives on the door being opened through the yes response from the human heart. One other thing we do know is that our Lord wants all men to receive his grace for we are told in scripture that it is not in his will that any should perish. look at 2 Peter 3. Anyway for me I hold to both ideas because I see opposits in Scripture look at Eph 1.4. Finally if you have a moment check out this comment by John McArthur, I think he adds something to the whole issue. http://www.biblebb.com/files/macqa/1301-S-13.htm Eric

An interesting post.No doubt that we are saved through the grace of God. In reformed theology there has always been a tension between free will and the doctrine of predestination. For me there is something in the text itself that speaks of this tension. Our Lord stands at the door and knocks yet gives us, out of his gracious understanding of human nature, the responsibility to open the door. For he says, “If any man open the door”, so it seems to me that our Lord himself suggests that he comes into our lives on the door being opened through the yes response from the human heart. One other thing we do know is that our Lord wants all men to receive his grace for we are told in scripture that it is not in his will that any should perish. look at 2 Peter 3. Anyway for me I hold to both ideas because I see opposits in Scripture look at Eph 1.4. Finally if you have a moment check out this comment by John McArthur, I think he adds something to the whole issue. http://www.biblebb.com/files/macqa/1301-S-13.htm

]]> By: Eric http://www.italker.org.uk/2007/10/light-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Eric Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:53:37 +0000 http://blog.standonline.org.uk/italker/2007/10/05/light-of-the-world/#comment-52 One thing I’m sure of we all don't get to make the choice about opening the door. He waits to be invited and by his grace he send us the spirit of God. No one at Alpha opened the door to invite Christ into their lives for Christ knocked on the door and He knew who He wanted to receive his grace. One thing I’m sure of we all don’t get to make the choice about opening the door.

He waits to be invited and by his grace he send us the spirit of God.

No one at Alpha opened the door to invite Christ into their lives for Christ knocked on the door and He knew who He wanted to receive his grace.

]]> By: italker http://www.italker.org.uk/2007/10/light-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-51 italker Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:25:46 +0000 http://blog.standonline.org.uk/italker/2007/10/05/light-of-the-world/#comment-51 Lorna The Alpha has been brilliant. It is great to see how a group of strangers can end up such close friends. What a wonderful experience to have your daughter reading the scriptures alongside you. Wasn't it quite special for us all this afternoon to encounter the peace of Christ in that circle. These are special moments that we all need to hold on to and remember. I'm sure we all have some special piece of work to do together. have a good day at church tomorrow. God bless Lorna

The Alpha has been brilliant. It is great to see how a group of strangers can end up such close friends. What a wonderful experience to have your daughter reading the scriptures alongside you. Wasn’t it quite special for us all this afternoon to encounter the peace of Christ in that circle. These are special moments that we all need to hold on to and remember.

I’m sure we all have some special piece of work to do together. have a good day at church tomorrow. God bless

]]> By: Lorna http://www.italker.org.uk/2007/10/light-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Lorna Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:28:25 +0000 http://blog.standonline.org.uk/italker/2007/10/05/light-of-the-world/#comment-50 Today I feel I have been really touched by the holy spirit. This morning I was reading the Gospel Mark and my daughter brought her children's bible up and sat beside me to read along with me. A truly magical moment. Then this afternoon at Alpha I felt completely overwhelmed by His presence and for the first time gave praise aloud in thanks in front of others. As if this wasn't enough Vikki spoke to me later and invited me to praise evening in St Andrews on Tuesday evening. I thank you Lord, not only for coming into my life and helping me, but for bringing all my new friends from Alpha. Lord look after them and protect them all Today I feel I have been really touched by the holy spirit. This morning I was reading the Gospel Mark and my daughter brought her children’s bible up and sat beside me to read along with me. A truly magical moment. Then this afternoon at Alpha I felt completely overwhelmed by His presence and for the first time gave praise aloud in thanks in front of others. As if this wasn’t enough Vikki spoke to me later and invited me to praise evening in St Andrews on Tuesday evening. I thank you Lord, not only for coming into my life and helping me, but for bringing all my new friends from Alpha. Lord look after them and protect them all

]]> By: albertbogle http://www.italker.org.uk/2007/10/light-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-49 albertbogle Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:37:38 +0000 http://blog.standonline.org.uk/italker/2007/10/05/light-of-the-world/#comment-49 Janet, Isn't it quite amazing when things like that happen. Often God directs us to titles and books that have been there all along but we haven't been ready to hear or see or receive. Janet,

Isn’t it quite amazing when things like that happen. Often God directs us to titles and books that have been there all along but we haven’t been ready to hear or see or receive.

]]> By: janet http://www.italker.org.uk/2007/10/light-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-48 janet Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:54:34 +0000 http://blog.standonline.org.uk/italker/2007/10/05/light-of-the-world/#comment-48 Last week on the Alpha Course we were looking at Why and How Do I Pray? Would you believe it my church had a bookstall with a book titled "If God Already Knows WHY PRAY?", so I just had to buy a copy (Author Douglas F Kelly- Christian Focus Publications, Tain)I'd recommend it and note it has an appendix with a plan on how to read the bible in 365 days, so anyone interested ask me about it next Thursday at the Inchyra Alpha course/meal. Last week on the Alpha Course we were looking at Why and How Do I Pray? Would you believe it my church had a bookstall with a book titled “If God Already Knows WHY PRAY?”, so I just had to buy a copy (Author Douglas F Kelly- Christian Focus Publications, Tain)I’d recommend it and note it has an appendix with a plan on how to read the bible in 365 days, so anyone interested ask me about it next Thursday at the Inchyra Alpha course/meal.

]]> By: anon http://www.italker.org.uk/2007/10/light-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-47 anon Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:54:55 +0000 http://blog.standonline.org.uk/italker/2007/10/05/light-of-the-world/#comment-47 Heavenly Father, thank you for answering my prayers. You quietly listen, then act and suddenly all is well.We are on the road to recovery and enjoy the colours of Autumn. I ask through Jesus Christ, that you continue to watch over us now that the darkness has passed and the light is shining again. Amen Heavenly Father, thank you for answering my prayers. You quietly listen, then act and suddenly all is well.We are on the road to recovery and enjoy the colours of Autumn. I ask through Jesus Christ, that you continue to watch over us now that the darkness has passed and the light is shining again. Amen

]]> By: Janet http://www.italker.org.uk/2007/10/light-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Janet Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:39:23 +0000 http://blog.standonline.org.uk/italker/2007/10/05/light-of-the-world/#comment-46 Finally managed to find the "Blog", really enjoyed the comment by anon, so keep them coming! During last weeks meeting/dinner, Albert gave us info on The National Gathering 2008 - 3-4 May 2008. I sent an email to my minister at the Old Kirk in Bo'ness, as I think this is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to pray together. Anyone interested then keep an eye open for further info through the Church website. Finally managed to find the “Blog”, really enjoyed the comment by anon, so keep them coming!

During last weeks meeting/dinner, Albert gave us info on The National Gathering 2008 – 3-4 May 2008. I sent an email to my minister at the Old Kirk in Bo’ness, as I think this is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to pray together. Anyone interested then keep an eye open for further info through the Church website.

]]> By: Anon http://www.italker.org.uk/2007/10/light-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Anon Fri, 12 Oct 2007 08:15:03 +0000 http://blog.standonline.org.uk/italker/2007/10/05/light-of-the-world/#comment-45 Pain, suffering, death and despair, Helplessly I cried out to you….you were already there You opened my eyes and lifted my heart A light unto my path It makes so much sense now to follow your word Why choose to suffer in silence struggling alone in this world Confused, unsettled and endlessly seeking Never satisfied, never loving completely When we realise you’ve always been there Our friend our guide to comfort and care Only you understand us and walk with us daily We learn to trust, to journey and cast all our cares When we open that door, Lord when we let you in Spend time alone carefully listening We hear you Lord finally it all makes sense Your plan for us, from the very beginning Pain, suffering, death and despair,

Helplessly I cried out to you….you were already there

You opened my eyes and lifted my heart

A light unto my path

It makes so much sense now to follow your word

Why choose to suffer in silence struggling alone in this world

Confused, unsettled and endlessly seeking

Never satisfied, never loving completely

When we realise you’ve always been there

Our friend our guide to comfort and care

Only you understand us and walk with us daily

We learn to trust, to journey and cast all our cares

When we open that door, Lord when we let you in

Spend time alone carefully listening

We hear you Lord finally it all makes sense

Your plan for us, from the very beginning

]]> By: Andrea http://www.italker.org.uk/2007/10/light-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-44 Andrea Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:11:51 +0000 http://blog.standonline.org.uk/italker/2007/10/05/light-of-the-world/#comment-44 Wow, that was an inspiring story from the FSof Jim! It just goes to show we never know what God is doing around us. Wow, that was an inspiring story from the FSof Jim! It just goes to show we never know what God is doing around us.

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