Why I Am/Not Charismatic: What Are Spiritual Gifts? – C Michael Patton | Parchment and Pen

Why I Am/Not Charismatic: What Are Spiritual Gifts? – C Michael Patton | Parchment and Pen: "One of the great messages of the Christian faith is that we are not optional. Of course, we believe in the aseity of God, which means that God is completely non-contingent. Translation: God does not need us for any aspect of his fulfillment. God is perfect just the way he is. He is not dependent on anyone or anything. However, in his grace, God has made us necessary. Because of God’s grace, there is not a useless or optional person among us, no matter their age, race, color, or sex. God has chosen to use those who believe in him in an extraordinary way. The end goal: to accomplish his purpose. The means: the church – the body of Christ."

Struck by this how the Aseity of God and the value of the Christian are never put in conflict with each other.
DJR

Job -- teach me and I will be quiet

BibleGateway.com - Passage Lookup: Job 4:1-7:21;1corinthians 14:18-40;psalm 37:30-40;proverbs 21:27

"Teach me, and I will be quiet;
show me where I have been wrong.

25 How painful are honest words!
But what do your arguments prove?

Job seems to be honest here, his responce is to Eliphaz,but underneath there lies a spirit, of self righteousness that is at the root of what God sought to expose.

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