Scripture wars and Bible battles............

Hi guys, I've been gone a while, I'm sorry, will update you soon. But lets just say I've been having some interesting times. I've been reading and learning some interesting things, and having some interesting conversations.

Ironically, some information in a book I was attempting to get through last week on the Purpose Driven paradigm has just an hour ago shone a light on an issue I've been discussing with someone early today. Suddenly I think I understand what may be informing their thinking.

When scripture is pointed out to you clear as day and you fail to see what is written there, could it be because something else that you have been reading, or have been told, and that you have accepted for truth has already informed your idea of the truth?

Could it be that in trying to see, you have picked up and put on tinted glasses, and now fail to see true hues because you have been made colour blind?

Could it be the case?

Could it?

I know I'm probably sounding cryptic to some, but I will have to come back and explain all in a later post. Just mad busy at the moment!

For those who have the time and the inclination, check out the free book to your right called "In The Name of Purpose". Its long but nothing worthwhile is ever easy (and that goes for men and women too) ---------------------------------------------------->

For those who have less time, I invite you to examine and comment upon these statements attributed to Rick Warren:

“Every time you pass a test, God notices and makes plans to reward you in eternity.”

Rick Warren, Purpose Driven Life, page 44

"I've always said that the greatest thing you can do with your life is to tell people about Jesus and invite them to come to know him. I was wrong. There is one thing you can do greater than sharing Jesus Christ with somebody: It is to help start a church, because a church will outlast you and everyone else."

Rick Warren, February 15 2007

"One day you will stand before God, and he will do an audit of your life, a final exam, before you enter eternity. The Bible says, “Remember, each of us will stand personally before the judgment seat of God…. Yes, each of us will have to give a personal account to God.” Fortunately, God wants us to pass this test, so he has given us the questions in advance. From the Bible we can surmise that God will ask us two crucial questions: First, “What did you do with my Son, Jesus Christ?” God won’t ask about your religious background or doctrinal views. The only thing that will matter is, did you accept what Jesus did for you and did you learn to love and trust him? … Second, “What did you do with what I gave you?” What did you do with your life —all the gifts, talents, opportunities, energy, relationships, and resources God gave you? …Preparing you for these two questions is the goal of this book. The first question will determine where you spend eternity. The second question will determine what you do in eternity. By the end of this book you will be ready to answer both questions."

Rick Warren, Purpose Driven Life, page 34