Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (II Corinthians 5:17)
“A regenerate person is someone who has been given a taste for God, like someone who has tasted honey and now has a sense of its sweetness. That doesn’t mean that a Christian doesn’t sin anymore. But the old nature is no longer in control. Christ is, and the new nature has a new set of desires for God. The new creation may just be a seed, but that seed will grow.” – Jonathan Edwards
“A false Christian is excited about heaven, but board by Christianity and Church. Thinks heaven will be great whether Jesus is there or not. Likes Jesus but didn’t sign up for obedience, holiness, discipleship, or suffering. Cannot tell the difference between obedience out of love or legalism. Is bothered by other people’s sins more than their own. Holds grace as cheap and personal comfort as costly” – Michael Lawrence
Thanks for these reminders. I agree with Mr. Lawrence about his views on false Christians, except for his view about getting excited about Heaven.
I am blessed in the respect that I believe and RECEIVE Jesus Christ as my savior. I personally believe and KNOW my salvation is a gift and cannot be taken from me. And, I believe a true Chrisrian will be more apt to walk the walk. I also believe as a Christian, I can be excited about Heaven. Why, an eternal kingdom where there is no sadness, only joy…who wouldn’t be excited about that? I’m extremely excited to someday meet my maker face to face in the place where I will reside forever and ever!