He becomes very, very specific(at least in my mind) about who He is and what only He can do. I simply shudder when I hear of a "christian" saying that there are other ways to salvation and eternal life, because to me, that says to Christ,,"I understand that you gave your life for me, to redeem me from sin, and give me eternal life,....but I think I`ll trust this other system to give me salvation". What!!I know what you did for me...but no thanks???? I just don`t see how someone who professes christianity can get to that point.
God does love all mankind, but He will allow man to make a choice and reap the results of that choice.
Hi Charles,
Thank you for your reply. I had coffee with my friend today. She may be more immersed than I thought. But, then again, she had more to add which is a bit confusing. I supposed the devil is the author of confusion, so I must pray.
She told me that she is really into "contemplative meditation" I'm quoting her directly. I know nothing about this. However, she said that she is really into the mystics, i.e. Madam Jean Guyon, Brother Lawrence, Watchman Nee, et al., all of whom I've read their books. She uses them as examples of being at peace. Nothing, in my opinion, really wrong with that. (I don't think) She didn't know Tozer. She wants to be "gentle" (which she said many times during our conversation), so this is her focus in contemplative mediation, to focus on a verse from Scripture and meditate on it, saying it over and over again, breathing (which she emphasizes is important for spiritual life) and Jesus becomes real to her.
She really emphasized contemplative meditation/prayer and I don't know anything about this. To be honest, I don't think I'm going to check on this. Do you know what it is?
She said many other things which are confusing. She teaches Holy Yoga still. We didn't get into that.
She used to believe CHRIST was the ONE and ONLY. But, no more. That is what she believes for herself, but not others.
I really just listened without judging (but was discerning).
I believe all are within reach of the LORD, HE loves all, but no everyone accepts. Although, I believe all are without excuse (Romans 1) and everyone will get a chance.
Candice