This morning I started reading ''The Almost Christian Discovered'' by Matthew Mead. I have presently finished the introduction and have a gem that I want to share with you.
''As many go to heaven by the very gates of hell, so more go to hell by the gates of heaven, in that the number of those that profess Christ is greater than the number of those that truly close with Christ.''
Sobering words that challenge me to examine my own life.
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We have that book - maybe I'll read along with you :) (unless Al loaned you our copy - then I'll just have to wait. Great quote. Do you think that the tares really outnumber the wheat? I'm not sure...
I think that Heaven will be FULL of many many children, saved by God's grace. But I do see strong warnings in the Scriptures contrasting the few and the many. Are these not indicators?
In any case, may it be our primary desire to respond faithfully to our Redeemer as Jesus Christ restores His image-bearing creatures that were so completely and hopelessly mangled in the Fall.
Lisa,
You still have the book. I bought a copy in Minneapolis. Do the tares outnumber the wheat? The more I read scripture the more I think that they could. Easy believism is a lie and I think that most folks that call themselves Christians today are a result of that lie.
Tim,
Thanks for your post! The few and the many are indeed strong indicators!
hmmmm... I read it again and realize that it is not implying a greater number of tares altogether - it is implying that there are many who profess Christ who do not 'close' with Christ. Almost not different, but different, nonetheless. Sorry for my earlier question.
Tim - interesting comments :)
I simply must move to the ADK. How is it that you can grab a book and read it...that fast!! ;)
I'm tempted to covet the reading ability of my brothers and sisters. (grin)
So... does this Matthew Mead guy dig in and explore the 'tares' issue? I admit I have questions about not fussing with the tares on one hand and then 'purity' on the other.
Indeed Lisa is a fast reader!
Tim, it is the clean air up here in the 'Dacks that makes us such proficient readers ;). I will let you know better what the book is about as I read it! Seems quite Macarthur-ish at this point. It has a ''Truth Wars'' or ''The Jesus You Cant Ignore'' feel to it at this point.
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