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Approved of God
#6949
05/30/04 06:21 AM
05/30/04 06:21 AM
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In going thru the original Great Controversy, i noticed that there ARE several times when God looked on his church with approval/approbation.Chapter 17 The Great Apostasy: quote:
But God looked with great approbation upon his faithful martyrs, and the Christians who lived in that fearful time were greatly beloved of him; for they were willing to suffer for his sake.
Chapter 25 Advent Movement Illustrated: quote:
Jesus looked upon them with sweet approbation. They expected Jesus to come. They longed for his appearing. They did not cast one lingering look to earth.
Chapter 26 Another Illustration: quote:
Jesus and all the angelic host looked with approbation upon the faithful, waiting ones.
Chapter 29 A Firm Platform: quote:
I saw a company who stood well guarded and firm, and would give no countenance to those who would unsettle the established faith of the body. God looked upon them with approbation.
Chapter 32 The Shaking: quote:
Now and then their faces would light up with the marks of God's approbation, and again the same solemn, earnest, anxious look settled upon them.
AND in the same chapter talking about the time AFTER they've been shaken, and are giving the Loud Cry:
quote:
They (wickded) were all astir. The zeal and power with the people of God had aroused and enraged them. Confusion, confusion, was on every side. I saw measures taken against this company, who were having the power and light of God. Darkness thickened around them, yet there they stood, approved of God, and trusting in him.
And there are those who never get their approval of God. In talking about God's church it says in Chapter 30 Covetousness: quote:
Not a particle of covetousness or selfishness can God approbate. He hates it, and he despises the prayers and exhortations of those who possess it.
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In talking about those who rejected the Loud Cry - Chapter 35 The Third Message Closed: quote:
Those who had not prized God's word were hurrying to and fro. They wandered from sea to sea, and from the north to the east, to seek the word of the Lord. Said the angel, They shall not find it. There is a famine in the land; not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord. What would they not give for one word of approval from God? but no, they must hunger and thirst on.
I definitely want the approval of God, so what is required? And what must it take before a whole body gets that approval? Maybe i should ask first if anyone thinks we currently have the approval of God today in our church?
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Re: Approved of God
#6950
05/30/04 09:07 AM
05/30/04 09:07 AM
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Quick question. When we see the different conditions of the 7 churches in Revelation is it possible that not only do they represent the history of the churches, but also these conditions are present today? For example there may be a church today with the same condition as Ephesus or something like that. Do you know what I mean?
God Bless,
Will
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