patrickrogersmith

patrickrogersmith added a text contribution Transformed by the renewal of your mind
Something I knew previously: Praise is joy in consummation. If one finds great joy/delight in God and His character, such joy/delight will spontaneously overflow into praise. Something I am learning from Jonathan Edwards, Freedom of the Will: While I am not yet far into it, it appears that Edwards is making the case (and my personal experience corresponds to this) that one acts/chooses based... Read more »
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patrickrogersmith added a text contribution Trinity in an eternally secure salvation
Vs.1 Aliens/exiles who are scattered and who are chosen: God knows your burdens. He has lovingly tailored them for you and you for them, that in them you might cling to Him, for His strength is made perfect in your weakness. Vs.2 Foreknowledge of the Father, sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Christ + an allusion to Christ's atoning work. Great picture of the trinity here & the active... Read more »
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patrickrogersmith added a text contribution The comfort of sovereignty
Daily I think, "I need to be productive. The future of the business, the well-being of my family hang on my efforts." Oh Patrick, you little fool. Yes, you must work hard. Today you must be productive, but not because your family's well-being hangs on your work. You must work hard because you are called to do all things as unto the Lord. You are called to make much of your savior with each breathe--therefore... Read more »
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patrickrogersmith tagged 1 Samuel 2:6 and 1 Samuel 2:7 with dont-kick-against-the-goads
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