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TLFisher · 12-13-2009, 03:04 PM

I had listened to a message of Bill Freeman's at:
http://www.blendedbody.com/_cl/_audi...CenturyOfSelf/

The topic was Inward and Outward Christians

Bill Freeman's speaking was based on 1 John Chapter 2.

2:8Again, a new commandment write I unto you, which thing is true in him and in you; because the darkness is passing away, and the true light already shineth. 2:9He that saith he is in the light and hateth his brother, is in the darkness even until now. 2:10He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is no occasion of stumbling in him. 2:11But he that hateth his brother is in the darkness, and walketh in the darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because the darkness hath blinded his eyes. 2:12I write unto you, my little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.

Four characteristics were described what an outward Christian is:
1. Walks In Darkness:
There's a condition of living, but because of the darkness is unable to see the real situation. Because of walking in darkness, an outward Christian is led into deception. There is lack of transparancy and a lack of confession or apology. There's no confession, apology, or repentance because an outward Christian feels they have nothing to repent or apologize for. Everything done has been right on.
2. Walks in disobedience:
Because of the walk in disobedience, the outward Christian is against the indwelling annointing which is the moving of Christ in us.
There's no real horizontal fellowship in life. An outward Christian has errected four walls to close themself in.
An outward Christian has a defensive behavior. This is due to a lack of an inner dealing with the Lord.
3. Walks in darkness by hating our brother
Because of hate, bitterness, or a grudge, an outward Christian is off in their interpretations of others and in their understanding of others.
4. Living without specific dealings

Four Characteristics of an Inward Christian:
1. Walks in the light
2. Confession/Apology
Because of an inward dealing, there is cleansing which issues in fellowship.
3. Does not Defend nor Vindicate themself
Because expression of the light is truth, an inward Christian is moved to confess or apologize for their behavior.
Because of the truth, obedience translates into increased love for God.
4 Having specific dealings
Even if you're a one week old Christian or one whose a 30 year old Christian you can have specific dealings.

Terry

12-13-2009, 03:04 PM	#21
TLFisher Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Renton, Washington Posts: 3,558	Re: Bill Freeman I had listened to a message of Bill Freeman's at: http://www.blendedbody.com/_cl/_audi...CenturyOfSelf/ The topic was Inward and Outward Christians Bill Freeman's speaking was based on 1 John Chapter 2. 2:8Again, a new commandment write I unto you, which thing is true in him and in you; because the darkness is passing away, and the true light already shineth. 2:9He that saith he is in the light and hateth his brother, is in the darkness even until now. 2:10He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is no occasion of stumbling in him. 2:11But he that hateth his brother is in the darkness, and walketh in the darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because the darkness hath blinded his eyes. 2:12I write unto you, my little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. Four characteristics were described what an outward Christian is: 1. Walks In Darkness: There's a condition of living, but because of the darkness is unable to see the real situation. Because of walking in darkness, an outward Christian is led into deception. There is lack of transparancy and a lack of confession or apology. There's no confession, apology, or repentance because an outward Christian feels they have nothing to repent or apologize for. Everything done has been right on. 2. Walks in disobedience: Because of the walk in disobedience, the outward Christian is against the indwelling annointing which is the moving of Christ in us. There's no real horizontal fellowship in life. An outward Christian has errected four walls to close themself in. An outward Christian has a defensive behavior. This is due to a lack of an inner dealing with the Lord. 3. Walks in darkness by hating our brother Because of hate, bitterness, or a grudge, an outward Christian is off in their interpretations of others and in their understanding of others. 4. Living without specific dealings Four Characteristics of an Inward Christian: 1. Walks in the light 2. Confession/Apology Because of an inward dealing, there is cleansing which issues in fellowship. 3. Does not Defend nor Vindicate themself Because expression of the light is truth, an inward Christian is moved to confess or apologize for their behavior. Because of the truth, obedience translates into increased love for God. 4 Having specific dealings Even if you're a one week old Christian or one whose a 30 year old Christian you can have specific dealings. Terry Last edited by TLFisher; 12-13-2009 at 08:40 PM. Reason: Adding characteristics of an Inward and Outward Christian.