Overcomer Doctrine (Merged Thread)

Ohio · 10-18-2021, 07:47 PM

The parables are only one type of scripture that points to rewards/discipline for believers. What about the plain words of scripture concerning the judgment seat of Christ? (I Cor 3.12-17; I Cor 4.4-5; 2 Cor 5.19-11)

Your comments indicate that "overcomers" are a certain class of believers in the body of Christ. This definitely is the message we received from WL and the Blendeds, and furthermore, that they had a lock on the "club," since every other Christian "out there" was helplessly and hopelessly degraded, divided, and pitifully part of "poor, poor Christianity.'

But the Bible tells us of no such "club." Also, what the Lord expects from us is good works, obedience, and prudence doing the will of God, based on what He has given us to work with. Sins, failures, and mistakes do not disqualify us because our debt to the law of God was been paid for thru faith in His sacrifice for us on the cross.

As the Bible continues to exhort us, those who are pleasing to God and will receive His blessing are often those who keep getting up, who refuse to quit, who endure hardship, who suffer for the gospel and for righteousness, who stay encouraged in the Lord, who love and give to others, who keep their heart for the Lord.

It's far better to do something for the Lord everyday than to worry about the result. It's kind of like going to school. If you start out worrying about graduation, you'll never finish your course. Rather stay focused on each day's "assignments," go to class, study hard, and you'll arrive - step by step.

10-18-2021, 07:47 PM	#11
Ohio Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Greater Ohio Posts: 13,693	Re: Overcomer Doctrine The parables are only one type of scripture that points to rewards/discipline for believers. What about the plain words of scripture concerning the judgment seat of Christ? (I Cor 3.12-17; I Cor 4.4-5; 2 Cor 5.19-11) Your comments indicate that "overcomers" are a certain class of believers in the body of Christ. This definitely is the message we received from WL and the Blendeds, and furthermore, that they had a lock on the "club," since every other Christian "out there" was helplessly and hopelessly degraded, divided, and pitifully part of "poor, poor Christianity.' But the Bible tells us of no such "club." Also, what the Lord expects from us is good works, obedience, and prudence doing the will of God, based on what He has given us to work with. Sins, failures, and mistakes do not disqualify us because our debt to the law of God was been paid for thru faith in His sacrifice for us on the cross. As the Bible continues to exhort us, those who are pleasing to God and will receive His blessing are often those who keep getting up, who refuse to quit, who endure hardship, who suffer for the gospel and for righteousness, who stay encouraged in the Lord, who love and give to others, who keep their heart for the Lord. It's far better to do something for the Lord everyday than to worry about the result. It's kind of like going to school. If you start out worrying about graduation, you'll never finish your course. Rather stay focused on each day's "assignments," go to class, study hard, and you'll arrive - step by step. __________________ Ohio's motto is: With God all things are possible!. Keeping all my posts short, quick, living, and to the point!