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D Asscherick Sermonettes
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Here is some youtube pieces that are likely to get a bunch of you to heartily disagree with Asschericks theology. Monday Manna 1 Monday Manna 4 Monday Manna 5 Monday Manna 8
Last edited by västergötland; 09/30/09 08:01 PM. Reason: Added links
Galatians 2 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
It is so hazardous to take here a little and there a little. If you put the right little's together you can make the bible teach anything you wish. //Graham Maxwell
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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västergötland, thanks for sharing PanDeVidaProductions's Channel with David Asscherick. Just listened to the first vignette. Great message.
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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I'm listening to it as well, and am enjoying it very much. Thanks Thomas God Bless, Will
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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I think I didn't see anything wrong with his theology in these sermonettes.
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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Then your not included in the bunch who are likely to do so.
Galatians 2 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
It is so hazardous to take here a little and there a little. If you put the right little's together you can make the bible teach anything you wish. //Graham Maxwell
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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What about you västergötland, how did you find his sermons?
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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Thomas, what was said that you thought would draw fire from some of us here?
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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Crater, I found myself surprisingly liking the sermons.
Mike, I was thinking that there is someone here who "Those of us who think we are not quite as bad as the others and, yea, we are bad but not as bad, look at this stone that I have carved: look at my own works. I have not eaten cheese for many years, I dont listen to rock music, and I dont go to theathers. Look at me, look at my [point to stone], admire me. Be in awe of my holiness." Nr 5 about 5 minutes.
And there are several novel sized threads on this one; "And Jesus has the temerity to say to these guys; You are all, already, completely clean. Forgive me for being so bold here, but the only clusion, conclusion that I feel that we can safely come to, is this conclusion and it is going to make some of you uncomfortable for which I dont appologize. And that is that cleanliness in Christ must precede christian character perfection. Did you get that? There was kind of a scary amen there, kind of a .. 'amen'. And some people tried to say amen and nothing came out, their like 'a... What did he say?'" Nr 4 1.40 minutes
Galatians 2 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
It is so hazardous to take here a little and there a little. If you put the right little's together you can make the bible teach anything you wish. //Graham Maxwell
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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". . . cleanliness in Christ must precede christian character perfection."
What does he mean? In what sense is cleanliness and character perfection different?
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There is a whole 10 minutes of sermon on precisely this topic Mike, listen in.
Galatians 2 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
It is so hazardous to take here a little and there a little. If you put the right little's together you can make the bible teach anything you wish. //Graham Maxwell
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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". . . cleanliness in Christ must precede christian character perfection."
What does he mean? In what sense is cleanliness and character perfection different? I understand "clealiness" refers to imputed righteousness, while "Christian character perfection" refers to imparted righteousness.
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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Me too. But what does he mean? Can God justify imputing the righteousness of Christ to the sinner's account if he is practicing known sin? Ellen wrote:
But while God can be just, and yet justify the sinner through the merits of Christ, no man can cover his soul with the garments of Christ's righteousness while practicing known sins or neglecting known duties. God requires the entire surrender of the heart, before justification can take place; and in order for man to retain justification, there must be continual obedience, through active, living faith that works by love and purifies the soul. {FW 100.1}
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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This is what DA says:
"So Peter and his brethren had been washed in the great fountain opened for sin and uncleanness. Christ acknowledged them as His. But temptation had led them into evil, and they still needed His cleansing grace. When Jesus girded Himself with a towel to wash the dust from their feet, He desired by that very act to wash the alienation, jealousy, and pride from their hearts. This was of far more consequence than the washing of their dusty feet. With the spirit they then had, not one of them was prepared for communion with Christ. Until brought into a state of humility and love, they were not prepared to partake of the paschal supper, or to share in the memorial service which Christ was about to institute. Their hearts must be cleansed. Pride and self-seeking create dissension and hatred, but all this Jesus washed away in washing their feet. A change of feeling was brought about. Looking upon them, Jesus could say, 'Ye are clean.' Now there was union of heart, love for one another. They had become humble and teachable. Except Judas, each was ready to concede to another the highest place. Now with subdued and grateful hearts they could receive Christ's words." {DA 646.3}
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See, I was right.
Galatians 2 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
It is so hazardous to take here a little and there a little. If you put the right little's together you can make the bible teach anything you wish. //Graham Maxwell
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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". . . cleanliness in Christ must precede christian character perfection."
What does he mean? In what sense is cleanliness and character perfection different? I think R's explanation is on the money. Think of it this way: Cleanliness in Christ before cleanliness through Christ.
By God's grace, Arnold
There is no excuse for any one in taking the position that there is no more truth to be revealed, and that all our expositions of Scripture are without an error. The fact that certain doctrines have been held as truth for many years by our people, is not a proof that our ideas are infallible. Age will not make error into truth, and truth can afford to be fair. No true doctrine will lose anything by close investigation. RH 12/20/1892
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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Thomas, in what way do you think you were right?
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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Rosangela and Arnold, when do you think God justifies sinners - before or after the crucifixion of their old man habits and practices? Ellen wrote:
God requires the entire surrender of the heart, before justification can take place; and in order for man to retain justification, there must be continual obedience, through active, living faith that works by love and purifies the soul. (FW 100)
Every sin must be renounced as the hateful thing that crucified the Lord of life and glory, and the believer must have a progressive experience by continually doing the works of Christ. It is by continual surrender of the will, by continual obedience, that the blessing of justification is retained. (1SM 397)
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Mike, Asschericks sermon did prove controversial.
Galatians 2 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
It is so hazardous to take here a little and there a little. If you put the right little's together you can make the bible teach anything you wish. //Graham Maxwell
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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Rosangela and Arnold, when do you think God justifies sinners - before or after the crucifixion of their old man habits and practices? Sometimes before, sometimes after. The crucifixion of the "old man habits and practices" is not the determining factor in justification. The FW 100 quote illustrates it perfectly: God requires the entire surrender of the heart, before justification can take place; and in order for man to retain justification, there must be continual obedience, through active, living faith that works by love and purifies the soul. (FW 100) Before justification happens, God requires crucifixion of the old man spirit. When one fully surrenders, whether or not he has full knowledge of every bad habit, he is justified. To remain justified, one must remain fully surrendered to God. And when one is fully surrendered to God, he will follow Him wherever He goes. That is the ultimate motivation of the true believer - to be with God always. And how does that look from the outside? Continual obedience. But that can only happen if one is fully surrendered and justified. Hence, cleanliness of heart (in Christ) precedes cleansing from every bad habit and practice.
By God's grace, Arnold
There is no excuse for any one in taking the position that there is no more truth to be revealed, and that all our expositions of Scripture are without an error. The fact that certain doctrines have been held as truth for many years by our people, is not a proof that our ideas are infallible. Age will not make error into truth, and truth can afford to be fair. No true doctrine will lose anything by close investigation. RH 12/20/1892
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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What about you guys try to relate all this a little less to the novel-sized threads from before and a little more to what the linked sermonettes or others from the same source acctually says?
Galatians 2 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
It is so hazardous to take here a little and there a little. If you put the right little's together you can make the bible teach anything you wish. //Graham Maxwell
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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What about you guys try to relate all this a little less to the novel-sized threads from before and a little more to what the linked sermonettes or others from the same source acctually says? Good idea. Here's what he wrote: ". . . cleanliness in Christ must precede christian character perfection." What does he mean? In what sense is cleanliness and character perfection different?
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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Rosangela and Arnold, when do you think God justifies sinners - before or after the crucifixion of their old man habits and practices? Sometimes before, sometimes after. The crucifixion of the "old man habits and practices" is not the determining factor in justification. The FW 100 quote illustrates it perfectly: God requires the entire surrender of the heart, before justification can take place; and in order for man to retain justification, there must be continual obedience, through active, living faith that works by love and purifies the soul. (FW 100) Before justification happens, God requires crucifixion of the old man spirit. When one fully surrenders, whether or not he has full knowledge of every bad habit, he is justified. To remain justified, one must remain fully surrendered to God. And when one is fully surrendered to God, he will follow Him wherever He goes. That is the ultimate motivation of the true believer - to be with God always. And how does that look from the outside? Continual obedience. But that can only happen if one is fully surrendered and justified. Hence, cleanliness of heart (in Christ) precedes cleansing from every bad habit and practice. Arnold, I'm not sure I understand what you're saying. It sounds like you're saying sinners are justified and saved in their sins and then they gradually work on outgrowing their sinful habits and practices. Whereas Ellen wrote, "The sins that were practiced before conversion, are to be put off, with the old man. With the new man, Christ Jesus, are to be put on “kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering.” (SD 300) "Every sin must be renounced as the hateful thing that crucified the Lord of life and glory, and the believer must have a progressive experience by continually doing the works of Christ. It is by continual surrender of the will, by continual obedience, that the blessing of justification is retained." (1SM 397) Elsewhere she wrote, "One ray of the glory of God, one gleam of the purity of Christ, penetrating the soul, makes every spot of defilement painfully distinct, and lays bare the deformity and defects of the human character. It makes apparent the unhallowed desires, the infidelity of the heart, the impurity of the lips. The sinner's acts of disloyalty in making void the law of God, are exposed to his sight, and his spirit is stricken and afflicted under the searching influence of the Spirit of God. He loathes himself as he views the pure, spotless character of Christ." {SC 29.1} She confirms this insight (i.e. sinful habits and practices must be confessed and crucified before God can justify and save sinners) in the following passages: We must gain the victory over self, crucify the affections and lusts; and then begins the union of the soul with Christ. (5T 47)
But Jesus was ever presenting before them that these [defective character traits] must be given up, emptied from the soul, that he might implant a new nature therein. (RH 10-5-1897)
You have confessed your sins, and in heart put them away. You have resolved to give yourself to God. Now go to Him, and ask that He will wash away your sins and give you a new heart. Then believe that He does this because He has promised. (SC 49)
In the Sermon on the Mount, Christ has given a definition of true sanctification. He lived a life of holiness. He was an object lesson of what His followers are to be. We are to be crucified with Christ, buried with Him, and then quickened by His Spirit. Then we are filled with His life. (3SM 202)
The fountain of the heart must be purified before the streams can become pure. He who is trying to reach heaven by his own works in keeping the law is attempting an impossibility. There is no safety for one who has merely a legal religion, a form of godliness. The Christian’s life is not a modification or improvement of the old, but a transformation of nature. There is a death to self and sin, and a new life altogether. This change can be brought about only by the effectual working of the Holy Spirit. (DA 172)
In the new birth the heart is brought into harmony with God, as it is brought into accord with His law. When this mighty change has taken place in the sinner, he has passed from death unto life, from sin unto holiness, from transgression and rebellion to obedience and loyalty. The old life of alienation from God has ended; the new life of reconciliation, of faith and love, has begun. Then “the righteousness of the law” will “be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Romans 8:4. And the language of the soul will be: “O how love I Thy law! it is my meditation all the day.” Psalm 119:97. (GC 468)
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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What about you guys try to relate all this a little less to the novel-sized threads from before and a little more to what the linked sermonettes or others from the same source acctually says? Good idea. Here's what he wrote: ". . . cleanliness in Christ must precede christian character perfection." What does he mean? In what sense is cleanliness and character perfection different? Acctually, that is what I transcribed from the youtube file. Had it been in written form I would have quickly cut and paste the following explanation of what he means. Alas, it isnt so easy and therefore I again ask you to look at the original and then we can discuss what you think of the full presentation.
Galatians 2 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
It is so hazardous to take here a little and there a little. If you put the right little's together you can make the bible teach anything you wish. //Graham Maxwell
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I believe cleanliness in Christ happens when we crucify our old man habits and practices. Then we must work to maintain it in Christ while at same time daily maturing in the fruits of the Spirit. This is the state Jesus wants us to "stay in".
He seems to think crucifying our old man habits and practices happens gradually sometime after Jesus declares us legally "clean".
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What about you guys try to relate all this a little less to the novel-sized threads from before and a little more to what the linked sermonettes or others from the same source acctually says? I found Asscherick's Sermonettes refreshing. But the coments here . . . But maybe you did " "egg one on" just a little!
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Yes crater, also known as trolling and forbidden on many forums. _____
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Re: D Asscherick Sermonettes
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He seems to think crucifying our old man habits and practices happens gradually sometime after Jesus declares us legally "clean". Mike, The text is not even speaking about justification at the beginning of the Christian walk. It's speaking about justification after we have committed sins along our Christian walk. Christ says that "he who has bathed [was justified at the beginning of his Christian walk] does not need to wash, except for his feet" [needs Christ's justifying grace again after having been led into evil]. Christ refers to the latter when He says, "You are clean." We are considered perfect in Christ before we are perfect in our behavior.
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Yes crater, also known as trolling and forbidden on many forums. _____ Well, Gordon, that does not sound so gracious. I think Vaster accomplished exactly what he knew he would by speaking so teasingly at the start of this thread. Those who took the bait--got hooked! I watched the first one, and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a blessing. Had Vaster not teased me into it, I doubt I would have taken the time to see it. So, I appreciated the "trolling"... Blessings, Green Cochoa.
We can receive of heaven's light only as we are willing to be emptied of self. We can discern the character of God, and accept Christ by faith, only as we consent to the bringing into captivity of every thought to the obedience of Christ. And to all who do this, the Holy Spirit is given without measure. In Christ "dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in Him." [Colossians 2:9, 10.] {GW 57.1} -- Ellen White.
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Rosangela, I agree that the passage is addressing sins committed after accepting Jesus as Savior. Such ongoing repentance and forgiveness is, unfortunately, all to common. However, Jesus envisioned the end of sinning and repenting. Grace and cleansing are not substitutes for ceasing from sin and maturing in the fruits of the Spirit. I like how Ellen describes it in the following passage: At the words, "If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with Me," Peter surrendered his pride and self-will. He could not endure the thought of separation from Christ; that would have been death to him. "Not my feet only," he said, "but also my hands and my head. Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit." {DA 646.2}
These words mean more than bodily cleanliness. Christ is still speaking of the higher cleansing as illustrated by the lower. He who came from the bath was clean, but the sandaled feet soon became dusty, and again needed to be washed. So Peter and his brethren had been washed in the great fountain opened for sin and uncleanness. Christ acknowledged them as His. But temptation had led them into evil, and they still needed His cleansing grace. When Jesus girded Himself with a towel to wash the dust from their feet, He desired by that very act to wash the alienation, jealousy, and pride from their hearts. This was of far more consequence than the washing of their dusty feet. With the spirit they then had, not one of them was prepared for communion with Christ. Until brought into a state of humility and love, they were not prepared to partake of the paschal supper, or to share in the memorial service which Christ was about to institute. Their hearts must be cleansed. Pride and self-seeking create dissension and hatred, but all this Jesus washed away in washing their feet. A change of feeling was brought about. Looking upon them, Jesus could say, "Ye are clean." Now there was union of heart, love for one another. They had become humble and teachable. Except Judas, each was ready to concede to another the highest place. Now with subdued and grateful hearts they could receive Christ's words. {DA 646.3}
Like Peter and his brethren, we too have been washed in the blood of Christ, yet often through contact with evil the heart's purity is soiled. We must come to Christ for His cleansing grace. Peter shrank from bringing his soiled feet in contact with the hands of his Lord and Master; but how often we bring our sinful, polluted hearts in contact with the heart of Christ! How grievous to Him is our evil temper, our vanity and pride! Yet all our infirmity and defilement we must bring to Him. He alone can wash us clean. We are not prepared for communion with Him unless cleansed by His efficacy. {DA 646.4}
Jesus said to the disciples, "Ye are clean, but not all." He had washed the feet of Judas, but the heart had not been yielded to Him. It was not purified. Judas had not submitted himself to Christ. {DA 649.1} The act of washing their feet yielded simultaneous results, namely, the cessation of sinning and the resumption of righteousness. Jesus did not declare them legally clean or sinless before it was indeed a fact. Justification (forgiveness) and sanctification (righteousness) are realities that happen simultaneously. One is the reflection of the other. Jesus declared them legally righteous because they were in reality righteous. Pastor Asscherick made it clear in his message he believes Jesus declared them legally sinless though in reality they were very sinful and defective. Ellen, however, said the act of washing their feet melted their hearts and restored them to the righteousness they forfeited when they gave themselves over to "alienation, jealousy, and pride". Jesus cannot declare someone legally clean while they are in throes of sinning against God and man. If such a thing were possible Jesus need not have died on the cross. He could have simply declared everyone legally sinless and ended the GC then and there. Justification is not a substitute for sanctification; instead, it is an acknowledgment of it. PS - Of course I'm referring to known sins as opposed to sins of ignorance. The question, however, is, What constitutes a sin of ignorance? Were the disciples ignorant of the sins for which Jesus washed their feet? Were they clueless of the sins they were guilty of committing? No! No one can commit such sins without realizing they are guilty of wrongdoing. True, over time people harden their hearts beyond the ability to feel guilt and shame and are able to indulge such sins without ill effect; however, this insight does not disprove the point.
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Pastor Asscherick made it clear in his message he believes Jesus declared them legally sinless though in reality they were very sinful and defective. I think he refers to the fact that Jesus said, "You are clean" before the disciples forsook Him and Peter denied Him. The point is, He knew they would do that.
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Yes crater, also known as trolling and forbidden on many forums. _____ Trolling? Am I to understand that you find Asschericks preaching fits one or more of the following then? "controversial, inflammatory, irrelevant or off-topic messages"? Controversial for some, obviously. But as the other thread shows, Asscherick is presently one of the movers of this denomination so his preaching would be considered mainstream for that reason alone. Off-topic? Hardly as it started a new topic. The post was the topic. Irrelevant? Not if you are a christian. With an intent of provoking an emotional response? Quite failed in such case. I havn't seen any emotional responses in this thread...
Galatians 2 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
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Pastor Asscherick made it clear in his message he believes Jesus declared them legally sinless though in reality they were very sinful and defective. I think he refers to the fact that Jesus said, "You are clean" before the disciples forsook Him and Peter denied Him. The point is, He knew they would do that. What about the point that you cannot ask anyone to continue doing something that they are not already doing?
Galatians 2 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
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Sorry, I didn't understand your question. Could you please clarify?
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Yes, the motif Asscherick gives himself for saying what he does about the cleansing.
Galatians 2 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
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Do you refer to the point at which he says, "How can you remain in Christ if you don't believe you are in Christ?"
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Galatians 2 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
It is so hazardous to take here a little and there a little. If you put the right little's together you can make the bible teach anything you wish. //Graham Maxwell
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The question is - How can it be said people are in Christ while they are in the throes of known sin?
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Are we fully conscious of our own flaws? How do you see the episode with the disciples and Jesus' words: "You are clean"?
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If we are not conscious of our cultivated sinful habits and practices, the question is - Why not? Also, what types of sins fall into this category? And, I understand "Ye are clean" in the following way: At the words, "If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with Me," Peter surrendered his pride and self-will. He could not endure the thought of separation from Christ; that would have been death to him. "Not my feet only," he said, "but also my hands and my head. Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit." {DA 646.2}
These words mean more than bodily cleanliness. Christ is still speaking of the higher cleansing as illustrated by the lower. He who came from the bath was clean, but the sandaled feet soon became dusty, and again needed to be washed. So Peter and his brethren had been washed in the great fountain opened for sin and uncleanness. Christ acknowledged them as His. But temptation had led them into evil, and they still needed His cleansing grace. When Jesus girded Himself with a towel to wash the dust from their feet, He desired by that very act to wash the alienation, jealousy, and pride from their hearts. This was of far more consequence than the washing of their dusty feet. With the spirit they then had, not one of them was prepared for communion with Christ. Until brought into a state of humility and love, they were not prepared to partake of the paschal supper, or to share in the memorial service which Christ was about to institute. Their hearts must be cleansed. Pride and self-seeking create dissension and hatred, but all this Jesus washed away in washing their feet. A change of feeling was brought about. Looking upon them, Jesus could say, "Ye are clean." Now there was union of heart, love for one another. They had become humble and teachable. Except Judas, each was ready to concede to another the highest place. Now with subdued and grateful hearts they could receive Christ's words. {DA 646.3}
Like Peter and his brethren, we too have been washed in the blood of Christ, yet often through contact with evil the heart's purity is soiled. We must come to Christ for His cleansing grace. Peter shrank from bringing his soiled feet in contact with the hands of his Lord and Master; but how often we bring our sinful, polluted hearts in contact with the heart of Christ! How grievous to Him is our evil temper, our vanity and pride! Yet all our infirmity and defilement we must bring to Him. He alone can wash us clean. We are not prepared for communion with Him unless cleansed by His efficacy. {DA 646.4}
Jesus said to the disciples, "Ye are clean, but not all." He had washed the feet of Judas, but the heart had not been yielded to Him. It was not purified. Judas had not submitted himself to Christ. {DA 649.1} "At the words, 'If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with Me,' Peter surrendered his pride and self-will." Peter confessed and crucified his sins before Jesus washed his feet. He was already "clean" when Jesus washed his feet. Of course, watching Jesus wash the feet of the other disciples contributed to his desire to confess and crucify his sins. In this sense, confession and cleansing happened simultaneously. I do not believe Jesus taught sinners are clean in the sins. He declared them clean because they were clean, that is, they had confessed and crucified their sins.
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The question is - How can it be said people are in Christ while they are in the throes of known sin? There is no known sin in Christ.
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Arnold, I agree. Does it mean, then, that believers who commit a known sin do so because they failed to stay in Christ? And, does Jesus declare them "clean" while they are committing a known sin? I got the impression from listening to Pastor A that he believes the disciples were committing known sins and Jesus declared them "clean" in spite of it.
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Mike, Jesus said, "He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit."
About this, Ellen White said, "He who came from the bath was clean, but the sandaled feet soon became dusty, and again needed to be washed. So Peter and his brethren had been washed in the great fountain opened for sin and uncleanness. Christ acknowledged them as His. But temptation had led them into evil, and they still needed His cleansing grace."
When had Peter been washed in the great fountain opened for sin and uncleanness, so that he could be described as "clean," except for his feet?
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Rosangela, I'm guessing here but I suspect the disciples were washed during the 3 years they spent with Jesus learning the truths that set sinners free. Ellen wrote the following about the "great fountain": The Lord Jesus is very near to those who thus appreciate His gracious gifts, tracing all their good things back to the benevolent, loving, care-taking God, and recognizing Him as the great Fountain of all comfort and consolation, the inexhaustible Source of grace. {CG 149.1}
These truths of vital importance are to test the world; and yet in our own country there are cities, villages, and towns that have never heard the warning message. Young men who feel stirred by the appeals that have been made for help in this great work of advancing the cause of God make some advance moves, but do not get the burden of the work upon them sufficiently to accomplish what they might. They are willing to do a small work which does not require special effort. Therefore they do not learn to place their whole dependence upon God and by living faith draw from the great Fountain and Source of light and strength in order that their efforts may prove wholly successful. {3T 202.2}
Those who appreciate the word will teach as disciples who have been sitting at the feet of Jesus and have accustomed themselves to learn of Him. In the place of bringing into our schools books containing the suppositions of the world's great authors, they will say: Tempt me not to disregard the greatest Author and the greatest Teacher, through whom I have everlasting life. He never mistakes. He is the great Fountain head whence all wisdom flows. Then let every teacher sow the seed of truth in the minds of students. Christ is the standard Teacher. {6T 160.1}
As the weary traveler seeks the spring in the desert and, finding it, quenches his burning thirst, so will the Christian thirst for and obtain the pure water of life, of which Christ is the fountain. {MB 19.2}
As we discern the perfection of our Saviour's character we shall desire to become wholly transformed and renewed in the image of His purity. The more we know of God, the higher will be our ideal of character and the more earnest our longing to reflect His likeness. A divine element combines with the human when the soul reaches out after God and the longing heart can say, "My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him." Psalm 62:5. {MB 19.3}
If you have a sense of need in your soul, if you hunger and thirst after righteousness, this is an evidence that Christ has wrought upon your heart, in order that He may be sought unto to do for you, through the endowment of the Holy Spirit, those things which it is impossible for you to do for yourself. We need not seek to quench our thirst at shallow streams; for the great fountain is just above us, of whose abundant waters we may freely drink, if we will rise a little higher in the pathway of faith. {MB 19.4}
The words of God are the wellsprings of life. As you seek unto those living springs you will, through the Holy Spirit, be brought into communion with Christ. Familiar truths will present themselves to your mind in a new aspect, texts of Scripture will burst upon you with a new meaning as a flash of light, you will see the relation of other truths to the work of redemption, and you will know that Christ is leading you, a divine Teacher is at your side. {MB 20.1}
Jesus said, "The water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life." John 4:14. As the Holy Spirit opens to you the truth you will treasure up the most precious experiences and will long to speak to others of the comforting things that have been revealed to you. When brought into association with them you will communicate some fresh thought in regard to the character or the work of Christ. You will have some fresh revelation of His pitying love to impart to those who love Him and to those who love Him not. {MB 20.2} They were "every whit clean" by the time they were guilty of "alienation, jealousy, and pride". That is, they full well understood their guilt. They were not ignorant of their sins. They knew perfectly well they were sinning. Their willful acts of sin contaminated them. They required additional cleansing to help them see their sins in the proper light. Observing Jesus humble Himself washing their dirty feet opened their eyes to the truth needed to restore them to their former state of cleanliness. Such a state can be retained only through constant vigilant watchfulness while abiding in Jesus. If we neglect such thoroughness of faithfulness we will sin.
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OK, then they were clean before they were perfect. I mean, they were still growing, and could manifest occasional weaknesses during the growth process, that is, temptation could occasionally lead them into evil. (To be clear, I'm not speking of willfully indulging sin, or of cherishing sin.)
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Yes, I agree, they were cleansed of sin and evil through contact with Jesus and the truth. However, the use of the word "perfect" can be misleading. It can mean two different realities: 1) Complete in Christ, and 2) Mature in the fruits of the Spirit. Believers are born again complete with all the righteous fruits and attributes of God's character. Not one is missing. However, they are not born again mature. Like Jesus, they begin perfect (complete) and then they spend the rest of their lives becoming perfect (growing in grace and maturing in the fruits of the Spirit). This includes recognizing and resisting sin, self, and Satan. It also involves preventing their confessed and crucified defects, weaknesses, and imperfections from resurfacing. They must work to keep them under the control of a sanctified will and mind. Of course, eternity isn't long enough to exhaust our ability to become more and more perfect (mature), more and more like Jesus.
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Does it mean, then, that believers who commit a known sin do so because they failed to stay in Christ? Right. "In Him is no sin." And, does Jesus declare them "clean" while they are committing a known sin? No. That's why Judas wasn't clean. I got the impression from listening to Pastor A that he believes the disciples were committing known sins and Jesus declared them "clean" in spite of it. I'll comment on that if/when I get there.
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I got the impression from listening to Pastor A that he believes the disciples were committing known sins and Jesus declared them "clean" in spite of it. I've seen all the links from the OP and I don't have any problem. I did not hear the teaching that the disciples were clean while they were sinning. What I got was that they were made clean, even though they had sinned. But the overriding lesson I believe he was trying to get across was that if the disciples wanted to stay clean, they had to be made clean first. This is a lesson we all need to learn, especially the more conservative among us, which constitutes the majority of David A's audience, I think. We must understand that we are clean, and we remain clean, not by any righteous works we may have done, but in spite of the unrighteous works we have done countless times. Any cleanliness we may have is because of God's grace and mercy. And for the left-leaning among us, note that cleanliness and salvation come from the same foundation - God's grace and mercy. They are fruits from the same tree.
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Arnold, well said. I agree. Do you agree with what I wrote in my previous post?
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I believe I do agree with it, but with the possible exception of unknown sins. But that's for another thread.
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Ah, yes, unknown sins. I'll start a new thread.
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I think you had already started one long ago. Maybe something along the lines of crucifying old man habits. Can't remember it clearly.
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