IQ
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Post by IQ on May 29, 2006 21:27:15 GMT -5
Hebrews 12:28 says:
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.
1)...since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken...
2)...let us have grace...
What find of "grace"?
3)...we may serve God acceptably...
Serve/worship
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What is "acceptably"?
Does this verse mean that we will responde to God's Gift? If so, how?
I am curious about others thoughts toward this verse and it's context!
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Post by Rob O on May 29, 2006 21:37:24 GMT -5
Where the NKJV says "let us have grace" :
"Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire. " (Hebrews 12:28-29, ESV)
"Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankfuland worship God in reverence and fear in a way that pleases him." (Hebrews 12:28, ISV)
"Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us give thanks, by which we offer to God an acceptable worship with reverence and awe;" (Hebrews 12:28, NRSV)
"Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; " (Hebrews 12:28, NASB95)
So rather than it being a case of "us having some kind of grace" it is a case of us having a thankful and grateful attitude which expresses itself in acceptable worship. What this means will be addressed in the next article I am currently writing on worship.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2006 21:40:17 GMT -5
What do you understand the context of this verse to be?
Romans 12:1 tells us what accceptable worship is.
Karl
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IQ
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Post by IQ on May 29, 2006 21:57:37 GMT -5
What do you understand the context of this verse to be? Romans 12:1 tells us what accceptable worship is. Karl Thank you for your response! This isnt a test. (I will not be sucked into a "nathan9-yes/no-whats it means to you discussion") I am under the impression that our hearts will response to the "Gift" of an unshakeable kingdom by our praise and worship to God. That is a daily desire of His Followers.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2006 22:00:57 GMT -5
I agree. We show our gratefulness through praise and worship.
Karl
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Post by BC on May 29, 2006 23:34:43 GMT -5
I believe we show "Thankfulness" BY the way we live and by word of mouth. Serving the Lord or living in a manner pleasing to the Lord and worshiping him in spirit and in truth are all ways which show our thankfulness to God.
[shadow=red,left,300]Regards BC[/shadow]
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Post by thumbs on May 30, 2006 0:05:30 GMT -5
I believe we show "Thankfulness" BY the way we live and by word of mouth. Serving the Lord or living in a manner pleasing to the Lord and worshiping him in spirit and in truth are all ways which show our thankfulness to God. [shadow=red,left,300]Regards BC[/shadow]thumbs up to what you say there buddie ;D
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