tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.comments2020-03-15T10:36:39.993-04:00The Hidden LifeCraig L. Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08351091412370400350noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-60182709329439689472019-02-02T17:37:15.530-05:002019-02-02T17:37:15.530-05:00I’m glad you found it!I’m glad you found it!Craig L. Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351091412370400350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-41935282823260373022019-02-02T17:26:54.856-05:002019-02-02T17:26:54.856-05:00Hello, Craig Adams. I found your post in this way...Hello, Craig Adams. I found your post in this way. I have an old copy of Daniel Steele's book, The Gospel of the Comforter, and recently was perusing it again. In the preface Dr. Steele mentioned having to exclude the chapter on Assurance Through the Spirit, which always disappoints to read. Anyway, I decided to search online if he ever did print that particular chapter elsewhere, and came across your site. RRAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00676641931138407774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-65833941088130115422016-07-26T04:31:24.759-04:002016-07-26T04:31:24.759-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06874517678314156685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-44230077971871908502016-07-25T22:57:17.505-04:002016-07-25T22:57:17.505-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.andrea chiuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04035532519352427999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-88174854725209164812016-07-07T14:45:03.032-04:002016-07-07T14:45:03.032-04:00I think this only requires the simple notion that ...I think this only requires the simple notion that Christian faith represents a moral change in one's life. I wouldn't be in the habit of calling the moral transformation(s) made real by the Holy Spirit "magical." I wouldn't personally quote the Book of Revelation out of context that way either. Craig L. Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351091412370400350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-14855618315611800152016-07-07T01:29:48.811-04:002016-07-07T01:29:48.811-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06874517678314156685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-56176049453610664232016-07-06T21:26:22.880-04:002016-07-06T21:26:22.880-04:00Thisrticle seems to imply some magical moral trans...Thisrticle seems to imply some magical moral transformation when we are resurrected. The Bible does not promise us such a thing but rather says that the bride already "has made herself ready" (Revelation 19:7).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-46589531508626623152016-04-08T13:41:51.949-04:002016-04-08T13:41:51.949-04:00You are very welcome. You are very welcome. Craig L. Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351091412370400350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-14279052818983311892016-04-08T10:39:41.006-04:002016-04-08T10:39:41.006-04:00These devotions are really blessing me brother. Th...These devotions are really blessing me brother. Thank you for sharing them. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04878875613988350873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-24897884264887302322016-03-31T09:44:09.186-04:002016-03-31T09:44:09.186-04:00Very interesting article! :=)Very interesting article! :=)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16327708219154412566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-92045159043198856942016-02-10T11:10:14.857-05:002016-02-10T11:10:14.857-05:00Thank you! :-)Thank you! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16327708219154412566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-53415439742185411812016-02-10T11:09:24.551-05:002016-02-10T11:09:24.551-05:00You are welcome.You are welcome.Craig L. Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351091412370400350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-22494714103471025012016-02-10T10:50:31.413-05:002016-02-10T10:50:31.413-05:00Great excerpt! Palmer gold! Thanks for sharing! :-...Great excerpt! Palmer gold! Thanks for sharing! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16327708219154412566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-33736787837970021002016-02-09T02:03:43.251-05:002016-02-09T02:03:43.251-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15576013157820031267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-9037053037585526642016-02-08T08:55:07.161-05:002016-02-08T08:55:07.161-05:00Not bad :-)Not bad :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16327708219154412566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-48452233983598040982015-11-30T08:33:09.675-05:002015-11-30T08:33:09.675-05:00Quiet me with your Holy love...Quiet me with your Holy love...Kimberly Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15787967839325669244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-76523854479312256692015-11-11T19:35:52.706-05:002015-11-11T19:35:52.706-05:00The soul cut off of self, trusting in the Holiest ...The soul cut off of self, trusting in the Holiest Jesus Christ in communing Spirit, to come alive again when grafted by the Father's loving heart and hand -- putting us whosoever that believe in Christ. Christ in us, the hope of glory ... who for the hope set before Him endured the cross. How wonderful, how wonderful, our loving Savior lives. He performs His word, and He's good at it, His life He longs to live -- to whosoever will obey, abiding still in Him, laboring to enter into His rest and in His soul 'ever poured out and given. This is grace personified, the Fruit of the Spirit in truth, the measure of the endless life and the conduit of faith that enters into shouts of joy from "can He to He can" and "will He to He will." (quotes attributed to Pastor Tracy Harris)THoltzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11308344587879210292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-26439853324345331422015-07-23T12:54:58.386-04:002015-07-23T12:54:58.386-04:00Great quote, something I will be reflecting on.Great quote, something I will be reflecting on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16736098044284287760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-83972731795718180762015-04-18T16:41:26.378-04:002015-04-18T16:41:26.378-04:00The reference to Dr. Wardlaw is a reference to Dr....The reference to Dr. Wardlaw is a reference to Dr. Ralph Wardlaw who wrote a book on Christian Ethics published in 1835.Craig L. Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351091412370400350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-13200247159426655852015-03-16T08:23:43.315-04:002015-03-16T08:23:43.315-04:00I see how this fits with Upham's over-all appr...I see how this fits with Upham's over-all approach to the topic, but I believe this is completely wrong-headed. We can give thanks to God for the enjoyment of the things of life. We need not take such an anti-pleasure or anti-desire approach to things.Craig L. Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351091412370400350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-19967395559493236132015-02-03T11:21:58.969-05:002015-02-03T11:21:58.969-05:00I need to be honest and acknowledge that this is t...I need to be honest and acknowledge that this is the point where I start getting uncomfortable with Upham's teachings. Yes, I certainly affirm "particular providence." And, I am trying to learn from Upham's perspective. But, I am one who very much believes in secondary causes — and I am not quick to attribute everything that happens to the direct agency of God. So, it seems to me his view is extreme. Or is it?Craig L. Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351091412370400350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-73710051254579047072014-08-27T20:48:09.607-04:002014-08-27T20:48:09.607-04:00I am struggling with sad news from family, friends...I am struggling with sad news from family, friends. When things converge like this, the darkness threatens. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113353636011029151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-16855553529831601802014-06-23T06:18:58.692-04:002014-06-23T06:18:58.692-04:00ONLY GOD FORGIVES SINS
Contrary to what men belie...ONLY GOD FORGIVES SINS<br /><br />Contrary to what men believe, only God can forgive the sins that have been committed against Him. Joseph Smith nor Brigham Young can forgive sins. Catholic priests cannot forgive sins. Lutheran ministers cannot forgive sins. There are no men dead or alive who can forgive the sins that men commit against God.<br /><br />ONLY GOD FORGIVES SINS!<br /><br />Isaiah 43:25 "I, even I, am the one who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake, And I will not remember your sins.<br /><br />ONLY GOD FORGIVES SINS!<br /><br />Micah 7:18 Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity...<br /><br />Only God pardons iniquity. Joesph Smith, Brigham Young, Catholic priests, nor Lutheran ministers have the authority to pardon iniquity.<br /><br />Daniel 9:98 To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against Him;<br /><br />Mankind has rebelled against God and He alone can grant forgiveness.<br /><br />THE SCRIBES UNDERSTOOD ONLY GOD COULD FORGIVE SINS!<br /><br />Mark 2:6-11..the scribes...7...He is blaspheming; who can forgive sins but God alone? ....10 But so that you may know that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to forgive sins"---He said to the paralytic, 11 "I say to you, get up, pick up your pallet and go home."<br /><br />The problem with scribes was they did not realize that Jesus was God in the flesh. Joesph Smith, Brigham Young, Catholic priests, Lutheran ministers, nor any other men, are or were, God in the flesh.<br /><br />DID JESUS GRANT THE APOSTLES THE AUTHORITY TO FORGIVE SINS? NO HE DID NOT.<br /><br />Acts 8:18-22 ....20 But Peter said to him....22 Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray the Lord that, if possible, the intention of your heart may be forgiven you.<br /><br />The apostle Peter did not grant forgiveness to Simon, he told Simon to pray to God for forgiveness. Note, Simon was already a Christian.<br /><br />THE PROOF TEXT.<br /><br />John 20:19-23 ....23 If you forgive the sins of any, their sins have been forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they have been retained."<br /><br />Jesus was not giving Peter and the rest of the apostles the power to grant forgiveness of sins to men on an individual bases, Jesus was not ordaining them as priests with that power. Jesus was giving Peter and the apostles the authority to proclaim the terms for forgiveness of sins. Peter and the apostles did just that on the day of Pentecost. (Acts 2:22-41...36 Therefore let the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ---this Jesus whom you crucified. 37...Peter and the rest of the apostles....38 Peter said to them , "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.)<br /><br />Peter and the apostles did not forgive sins on the Day of Pentecost nor on any subsequent day. They declare God's terms for pardon.<br />FAITH: John 3:16<br />REPENTANCE: Acts 2:38<br />CONFESSION: Romans 10:9-10<br />WATER BAPTISM: Acts 2:38<br /><br />Christians are not asked to confess to Joesph Smith, Brigham Young, Catholic priests, Lutheran ministers, nor any other men, in order to have their sins against God forgiven!<br /><br />Christians are to confess their sins to God in order to receive forgiveness. (1 John1:5-9 ....God is light... 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from unrighteousness.)<br /><br />1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator also between men, the man Christ Jesus,<br /><br />The only priest standing between men and God is the high priest, Jesus Christ. <br /><br />NOTE: Confessing sins and asking God for forgiveness is only available to Christians. Non-Christians must have FAITH, REPENT, CONFESS JESUS AS LORD, BELIEVE IN HIS RESURRECTION AND BE BAPTIZED IN WATER IN ORDER TO THEIR SINS FORGIVEN.<br /><br />ONLY GOD FORGIVES SINS!Steve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863026367048527526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-36073297299347779992014-06-10T11:05:43.891-04:002014-06-10T11:05:43.891-04:00I'm glad you find them helpful and challenging...I'm glad you find them helpful and challenging. I started this particular project when I discovered that Google books and archive.org had scanned everything that Thomas C. Upham had written. I had been interested in his thought for many years, but the digital availability of his writings set me to work converting it to text and editing it. So, most of these posts are from sources I am also reading for the first time myself. And, yes, it is both encouraging and convicting!Craig L. Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351091412370400350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802710531245134387.post-9443654411976240422014-06-09T18:50:48.081-04:002014-06-09T18:50:48.081-04:00Thanks for your posts, Craig. Although I rarely co...Thanks for your posts, Craig. Although I rarely communicate much, I find your articles edifying and convicting at the same time. I have found much through Wesleyan and Holiness living. I just wish more people focused on holy living instead of justifying sin livingAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07788418519064256752noreply@blogger.com