In reading Paul’s letters in the New Testament, did you ever notice how many times he uses the words: abounding, abundant, abound, abundance, sufficient? It sounds like the normal Christian life should be really awesome, right? Let’s see what I found this week. First of all the definition of abounding – great quantities, well supplied, filled, rich. Abounding in hope – Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound…
Because my parents either sent me or took me to church I learned that I needed an advocate. It was explained I was not acceptable to God and was in need of a savior. At the end of my life, I would stand before the judgment seat of God and would not be accepted just because I tried to be a good girl. I could never be good enough. I needed more than I could find in myself. Everyone Needs…
Jesus promised His followers an abundant life with success every day. Does that sound like a dream, unrealistic? Do you say, “But you don’t know my life? You don’t know how I feel, what I deal with day in and day out.” Maybe you have a really boring job, like a road crew flagger. Is your life one of a caregiver to a disabled relative? Could homeschooling a few children be your day in and day out life? Maybe…
Joy is the desire of Jesus for each of His followers. It is to be a life abounding in joy. Absolutely full to the brim. John 15:11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. What has your Christian walk been like? Full of joy? That is what Jesus wanted for each of His followers, His family members. We sing the “joy of the Lord is my…
In Life on the Highest Plane, Pt.6 Ruth Paxson shares what more we can do, as well as, the works, relationship, and hope of the spiritual person. Bible study is essential for life on the highest plane Bible study plays an integral part in this spiritual life providing a revelation of God’s character, how we are to live, and comfort for times of trials. It renews our mind to think correctly. It brings out areas that need to be cleansed…
In Life on the Highest Plane Pt.5, Ruth Paxson goes on the explain this life is dependent on being full of the Holy Spirit. It is the divine life in the believer that produces spiritual fruit. His life in us has everything that life demands of us. He lives through us. His life can meet anything life throws at us. To deny the Holy Spirit freedom in our life is denying Christ in us, something we don’t want to be…
Saints? Life on the Highest Plane Pt.4, Ruth Paxson explains how believers have been set apart, called saints. 1 Corinthians 1:2; “To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints.” Now that doesn’t mean believers act weird and holier than everyone else. What it does mean is that we are no longer our own, we have been bought with a price. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, “Or do you not…
In Life on the Highest Plane Pt. 3, Ruth Paxson explains who new believers are a new order of people. Born from above. See Life on the Highest Plane Pt.2 in a previous post. When Jesus cried out, “It is finished” what did that mean? That which was lost to the control of Satan in the Garden of Eden was possible to regain through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. From then on humans would be in two classes…
In Life on the Highest Plane Pt.1, we left humans in a sinful state cut off from their creator by a deep chasm. In Pt.2, we will find the solution for reconciliation in Jesus Christ as He bridged that chasm. Chasm Adam’s sin revealed his rebellious heart. He had sinned and destroyed the connection to God. It was God, because of His love for His created people, who came up with a solution to bridge the chasm between the two….
Life on the highest plane I have been reading Life on the Highest Plane by Ruth Paxson for a few months a few pages each day. It is so rich I thought I’d share it with you over the next few weeks. Ruth begins by describing three kinds of people—natural, spiritual, and carnal which based on Apostle Paul’s writings. Natural person What is the natural person like? The natural, unregenerate person cannot comprehend the mind of God, has no desire…