Comments on: Seven Letters to Seven Churches: Ephesus http://mayheincrease.com/2009/11/seven-letters-to-seven-churches-ephesus/ He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:30 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:04:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Seven Letters to Seven Churches: Thyatirahttp://mayheincrease.com/2009/11/seven-letters-to-seven-churches-ephesus/comment-page-1/#comment-1144 Seven Letters to Seven Churches: Thyatira Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:43:15 +0000 http://mayheincrease.com/?p=1631#comment-1144 [...] to Seven ChurchesSeven Letters to Seven ChurchesSeven Letters to Seven Churches: IntroductionSeven Letters to Seven Churches: EphesusSeven Letters to Seven Churches: SmyrnaSeven Letters to Seven Churches: PergamumSeven Letters to [...] [...] to Seven ChurchesSeven Letters to Seven ChurchesSeven Letters to Seven Churches: IntroductionSeven Letters to Seven Churches: EphesusSeven Letters to Seven Churches: SmyrnaSeven Letters to Seven Churches: PergamumSeven Letters to [...]

]]> By: Seven Letters to Seven Churches: Smyrnahttp://mayheincrease.com/2009/11/seven-letters-to-seven-churches-ephesus/comment-page-1/#comment-1142 Seven Letters to Seven Churches: Smyrna Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:35:03 +0000 http://mayheincrease.com/?p=1631#comment-1142 [...] to Seven ChurchesSeven Letters to Seven ChurchesSeven Letters to Seven Churches: IntroductionSeven Letters to Seven Churches: EphesusSeven Letters to Seven Churches: SmyrnaSeven Letters to Seven Churches: PergamumSeven Letters to [...] [...] to Seven ChurchesSeven Letters to Seven ChurchesSeven Letters to Seven Churches: IntroductionSeven Letters to Seven Churches: EphesusSeven Letters to Seven Churches: SmyrnaSeven Letters to Seven Churches: PergamumSeven Letters to [...]

]]> By: Joehttp://mayheincrease.com/2009/11/seven-letters-to-seven-churches-ephesus/comment-page-1/#comment-1132 Joe Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:07:10 +0000 http://mayheincrease.com/?p=1631#comment-1132 Well, you know that "race" that Paul mentions isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. So yeah, you're right, we need to keep pressing on and keep running! :-) Well, you know that "race" that Paul mentions isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. So yeah, you're right, we need to keep pressing on and keep running! :-)

]]> By: Ikehttp://mayheincrease.com/2009/11/seven-letters-to-seven-churches-ephesus/comment-page-1/#comment-1131 Ike Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:41:30 +0000 http://mayheincrease.com/?p=1631#comment-1131 I agree, and I have certainly fallen short too many times. I pray I will finish well.....you're young Joe.....keep pressing on.. because He is worth it!!! I agree, and I have certainly fallen short too many times. I pray I will finish well.....you're young Joe.....keep pressing on.. because He is worth it!!!

]]> By: Joehttp://mayheincrease.com/2009/11/seven-letters-to-seven-churches-ephesus/comment-page-1/#comment-1130 Joe Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:44:48 +0000 http://mayheincrease.com/?p=1631#comment-1130 Ike, as you know, as believers, all our sins will be "charged to Jesus' account." As we stand before God, we aren't at the White Throne judgment, we're at the judgment seat of Christ (1 Corinthians 3:10-15). God will be judging our works, our fruits. The sin issue has already been dealt with for us.That being said, Chuck Missler pointed out something provocative in Revelation 21. There is the passage that says: <blockquote>And He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. --Revelation 21:4.</blockquote> Chuck pointed out that this was us in heaven. Why are there tears? He postulated that we may get to heaven and realize all the missed opportunities or the "might have beens." These are lost rewards, but not a loss of salvation. We can rejoice that we are with our King, but we will also mourn the points at which we fell short.I believe this is scriptural and reasonable. What do you think? Ike, as you know, as believers, all our sins will be "charged to Jesus' account." As we stand before God, we aren't at the White Throne judgment, we're at the judgment seat of Christ (1 Corinthians 3:10-15). God will be judging our works, our fruits. The sin issue has already been dealt with for us.

That being said, Chuck Missler pointed out something provocative in Revelation 21. There is the passage that says:

And He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. --Revelation 21:4.

Chuck pointed out that this was us in heaven. Why are there tears? He postulated that we may get to heaven and realize all the missed opportunities or the "might have beens." These are lost rewards, but not a loss of salvation. We can rejoice that we are with our King, but we will also mourn the points at which we fell short.

I believe this is scriptural and reasonable. What do you think?

]]> By: Ikehttp://mayheincrease.com/2009/11/seven-letters-to-seven-churches-ephesus/comment-page-1/#comment-1129 Ike Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:57:53 +0000 http://mayheincrease.com/?p=1631#comment-1129 Joe.....do you think "our" (believers) judgement will be similar to these churches? Another words.....He will commend us for our good but also bring up what wasn't. Some will be saved "as by fire" and receive no rewards. I'm not sure I look forward to that day. Joe.....do you think "our" (believers) judgement will be similar to these churches? Another words.....He will commend us for our good but also bring up what wasn't. Some will be saved "as by fire" and receive no rewards. I'm not sure I look forward to that day.

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