The LCS Factor

Hope · 08-20-2008, 06:06 AM

Matt and others who have taken on the "Vision" thing.

Vision can cut both ways. A flawed vision or false vision can lead to all kinds of problems. Constantly talking about vision can lead to the ridiculous circle of vision about the importance of vision. The whole New Testament is an unveiling or revelation regarding out wonderful Father God and the blessed Savior Jesus Christ. If your vision of the Christian life does not have the Love of God as a center piece then at best your vision is 10,000 miles off the mark.

Actually there is quite a bit in the N T about vision or revelation. Here are just a touch of verses:

Acts 26:19, Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:
Eph 3:9-11, And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

Rom 16:25-26, Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past, but now is manifested, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, has been made known to all the nations, leading to obedience of faith;

Eph 3:3-5, that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief. And by referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,

Hey Matt, thanks for getting why I put that in about Benson's vision of leading the worldwide Christian organization. See, I knew you were very very smart. If you have this piece of information, you can understand a lot of what eventually unfolded. If you put covetousness with idolatry then things are pretty clear.

I must leave for the day. I believe the discussion currently going on does indeed get to the heart of many matters. I would like to say more but my time is gone. I will be praying tonight specifically for some of the saints' whose families are suffering and would welcome any to join in. Sheryl and I will be fasting at supper in order to have the time to pray for this need.

In Christ Jesus there is hope for us all,

Hope, Don Rutledge

08-20-2008, 06:06 AM	#11
Hope Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Durham, North Carolina Posts: 313	Vision or Revelation, a bad thing? Matt and others who have taken on the "Vision" thing. Vision can cut both ways. A flawed vision or false vision can lead to all kinds of problems. Constantly talking about vision can lead to the ridiculous circle of vision about the importance of vision. The whole New Testament is an unveiling or revelation regarding out wonderful Father God and the blessed Savior Jesus Christ. If your vision of the Christian life does not have the Love of God as a center piece then at best your vision is 10,000 miles off the mark. Actually there is quite a bit in the N T about vision or revelation. Here are just a touch of verses: Acts 26:19, Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision: Eph 3:9-11, And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: Rom 16:25-26, Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past, but now is manifested, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, has been made known to all the nations, leading to obedience of faith; Eph 3:3-5, that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief. And by referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, Hey Matt, thanks for getting why I put that in about Benson's vision of leading the worldwide Christian organization. See, I knew you were very very smart. If you have this piece of information, you can understand a lot of what eventually unfolded. If you put covetousness with idolatry then things are pretty clear. I must leave for the day. I believe the discussion currently going on does indeed get to the heart of many matters. I would like to say more but my time is gone. I will be praying tonight specifically for some of the saints' whose families are suffering and would welcome any to join in. Sheryl and I will be fasting at supper in order to have the time to pray for this need. In Christ Jesus there is hope for us all, Hope, Don Rutledge