The Kingdom Principle of Relationships

TLFisher · 12-31-2011, 05:02 PM

This past November 12, 2011 when Ron Kangas was giving a message on The Church as the Kingdom of God, a point Ron emphasized was on the kingdom principle of relationships. Brother Ron's scriptural reference was the Gospel of Mark chapter 11. Specifically, verses 25 and 26:

Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions. ["But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your transgressions.”]

Several questions I have. Suppose you heard this same message whether in Bellevue, Washington or in another region, do you take it to heart?
In recent years from saints meeting in the local churches I have touched a stronghold that is unforgiving of brothers like Max Rapoport, John Ingalls, Bill Mallon, and so forth. A heart of no desire to learn the other side of the story or (the other side of the coin). A mind-set that has put their faith in the words levied against these brothers. These brothers are in their 80's now and this is still the Age of Grace. The Kingdom Age has yet to arrive. Until that time, "forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions."

12-31-2011, 05:02 PM	#1
TLFisher Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Renton, Washington Posts: 3,545	The Kingdom Principle of Relationships This past November 12, 2011 when Ron Kangas was giving a message on The Church as the Kingdom of God, a point Ron emphasized was on the kingdom principle of relationships. Brother Ron's scriptural reference was the Gospel of Mark chapter 11. Specifically, verses 25 and 26: Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions. ["But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your transgressions.”] Several questions I have. Suppose you heard this same message whether in Bellevue, Washington or in another region, do you take it to heart? In recent years from saints meeting in the local churches I have touched a stronghold that is unforgiving of brothers like Max Rapoport, John Ingalls, Bill Mallon, and so forth. A heart of no desire to learn the other side of the story or (the other side of the coin). A mind-set that has put their faith in the words levied against these brothers. These brothers are in their 80's now and this is still the Age of Grace. The Kingdom Age has yet to arrive. Until that time, "forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions."