http://www.diningwithsinners.org/2010/03/04/whos-in-whos-out/ WITH: (preposition) used as a function word to indicate manner of action Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:24:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.diningwithsinners.org/2010/03/04/whos-in-whos-out/comment-page-1/#comment-648 Michael Carpenter Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:33:14 +0000 http://www.diningwithsinners.org/?p=2903#comment-648 I often say that what God sees as a process, we see as a destination. Anytime you would like to get together, just let me know. I can tell you this, that it is messy. I often say that what God sees as a process, we see as a destination. Anytime you would like to get together, just let me know. I can tell you this, that it is messy.

]]> http://www.diningwithsinners.org/2010/03/04/whos-in-whos-out/comment-page-1/#comment-647 aarron Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:27:49 +0000 http://www.diningwithsinners.org/?p=2903#comment-647 I think the emphasis on "process" is the most glaring omission of the church. The moment of decision movement that followed the great awakenings caused all kinds of damage to the understanding of the great commission and sanctification as the necessary process that begins at justification. It is amazing how many folks believe salvation is a destination rather than a launching pad. Our testimonies say that much. They are obsessed with the point of salvation rather than the shaping that has occurred afterward. Michael, your thoughts are needed, and I would love to talk with you about practical ways in which we can encourage this in the church. I think the emphasis on "process" is the most glaring omission of the church. The moment of decision movement that followed the great awakenings caused all kinds of damage to the understanding of the great commission and sanctification as the necessary process that begins at justification. It is amazing how many folks believe salvation is a destination rather than a launching pad. Our testimonies say that much. They are obsessed with the point of salvation rather than the shaping that has occurred afterward. Michael, your thoughts are needed, and I would love to talk with you about practical ways in which we can encourage this in the church.

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