tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post8187108745425608058..comments2024-01-17T13:19:24.071-06:00Comments on Salvation And Survival: Mark 7:9, 13Pam Kohlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-80545186538539703032017-05-07T13:03:52.596-05:002017-05-07T13:03:52.596-05:00Thank you, Dave, for your valuable insight, and fo...Thank you, Dave, for your valuable insight, and for your service to the Lord. It is always interesting to see the different paths and journeys that Jesus calls us to. For myself and my husband, Mark, it was an invitation to get to know Him through a faithful congregation. But then He began to show us where that traditional model of His Church was not being obedient to the specific commands of His Commission to us as His followers, and He called us out of that season in the Church (and it was a difficult transition after 20 years). He has shown us that it is all about Him -- we are unable to do anything on our own, and we confess our frustrations that others are not where we are, all the while KNOWING that it is Him who must do the work in them, in His timing. Frankly, there are days that I am ready for a season of rest, but He is showing us that our work for the Kingdom has just begun. So, I will get up each morning, ready to glorify Him in whatever way He tells me and to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom, baptize in His Name, and do all that He has commanded His followers to do since the days of the Apostles. Thanks for taking a moment out of your day to speak into mine. God Bless you! Pam Kohlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-31577231334192834852017-05-07T05:01:53.162-05:002017-05-07T05:01:53.162-05:00Dave from NJ here. Over my life as a Christian I h...Dave from NJ here. Over my life as a Christian I have participated in traditional church membership, churches with no membership, home churches, and even pastored a small storefront congregation. I'm old now and warm a pew on Sunday mornings. Jesus said "I will build my church". I need to trust Him and obey his callings on me and my tribe and rest in that. I tend to get worked up and try to do things in my own strength when I see the size of the waves. I think we get the traditional assembly tradition from the synagogue, the office of pastor from the Levite priesthood, and the pulpit from Ezra. I'm sorry for my rambling reply, I read your post as part of my early morning devotions and I am still on my first cup of coffee. I want to say thanks for helping to get my wheels turning on this beautiful Lord's day morning. God bless you and thanks again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-13369408478654796702017-04-24T14:49:49.608-05:002017-04-24T14:49:49.608-05:00Yes, John, I am aware that many will disregard Mar...Yes, John, I am aware that many will disregard Mark 16 because of a concern that these verses regarding healing, casting out demons, etc. were not in the original manuscripts, and therefore may not have been commanded by Jesus. But I believe that Matthew 28:18-20 backs up the aforementioned Scripture. Jesus says, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, TEACHING THEM TO OBSERVE ALL THAT I HAVE COMMANDED YOU." <br /><br />So check out Matthew 17:14-20, Luke 9:1, and Luke 10:17-20 for examples of what He was teaching and commanding them to do. And I find it interesting that Matthew 28:17 says "some were doubtful". It appears that nothing much has changed, has it? Satan has cast a spirit of Doubt and Unbelief on all the generations so that we will not use our authority in the Name of Jesus to stop his [the devil's] attacks.<br /><br />I hope this helps you get clearer understanding. Pam Kohlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-44166239440749113152017-04-24T10:30:34.718-05:002017-04-24T10:30:34.718-05:00Pam, a question concerning Mark 16:15-18. I have a...Pam, a question concerning Mark 16:15-18. I have a note in my King James Bible And there is a footnote in my Amplified Bible that some of the earlier manuscripts do not contain verses 9-20.I am interested in your take on this.Bless you for the message you proclaim. We need many more so gifted! johnJohn Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10786334850814716702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-35379474967479367282017-04-23T10:29:07.567-05:002017-04-23T10:29:07.567-05:00Yes, very little has changed in the world since th...Yes, very little has changed in the world since the First Century Church was established -- we must continue to guard against false prophets, false doctrine, and the false identity the Enemy would like to convince us we are. All of it adds up to man pleasing himself, rather than God. Pam Kohlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-45573923250793897662017-04-23T10:24:57.870-05:002017-04-23T10:24:57.870-05:00I am hopeful as I see a gradual dawning of the Tru...I am hopeful as I see a gradual dawning of the Truth about our power and authority, even among the most staunch Church traditionalists. I think God is moving in the Body of Christ, and we are on the verge of a real breakthrough -- one where each Believer will look to Jesus to gain his or her true identity as co-heir with Him, rather than identifying as a member of a particular denomination or building. That is what I am praying for!Pam Kohlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-83335778217920185962017-04-23T08:18:06.012-05:002017-04-23T08:18:06.012-05:00Bingo! This one hits right at the doctrinal heart ...Bingo! This one hits right at the doctrinal heart of the modern day church. Why don't believers ask themselves how they are any different than a pharisee regarding doctrine or a saducee who rejected anything supernatural. The church is no different today. Your power and authority message is the truth the church must first find then more importantly embrace. Im cautiously hopeful but trying to remain a realist! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-51656883763471820662017-04-23T07:38:24.346-05:002017-04-23T07:38:24.346-05:00Hello Pam. You are on the right track! When one th...Hello Pam. You are on the right track! When one thinks of it, what do the traditions of Christianity have to do with the Word of God? Even the title "Christ" is not accurate. If we are honest, we should consider ourselves Messianic, or of the Way for example. The Book of Acts shows how Paul always went to a Synagogue to prove that Yeshua is the promised Messiah. The new converts already were observing the law. Another big subject!<br />SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com