tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789188.post9046221361690686255..comments2024-03-27T17:15:37.606-04:00Comments on Triablogue: The Church Fathers On ResurrectionRyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17809283662428917799noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789188.post-75926644215348006032007-04-15T05:42:00.000-04:002007-04-15T05:42:00.000-04:00THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS WITHIN YOU?About 3 years ago...THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS WITHIN YOU?<BR/><BR/>About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 1994, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages [England & Australia]. God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17].<BR/><BR/>Peace Be With You<BR/>Micky<BR/>PS: Now i know why there are so many DENOMINATIONS - everyone has an opinion. Jesus was about LOVE - not being RIGHT or WRONG!!Mickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10640944264646960474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789188.post-9846603435649042222007-04-03T21:23:00.000-04:002007-04-03T21:23:00.000-04:00Jon,I've posted a response.Jon,<BR/><BR/>I've posted a response.Jason Engwerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17031011335190895123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789188.post-25998292139666486462007-04-03T18:19:00.000-04:002007-04-03T18:19:00.000-04:00Jason, I have posted a final reply at an older thr...Jason, I have posted a final reply at an older thread that I wanted to draw your attention to.<BR/><BR/>http://triablogue.blogspot.com/2007/03/reworked-hallucination-theories-and.htmlJonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530680372103907969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789188.post-88780758400609898052007-04-02T19:13:00.000-04:002007-04-02T19:13:00.000-04:00Are anonymous commenters who make vague assertions...Are anonymous commenters who make vague assertions without supporting evidence one of the "mysterious ways" in which God works?<BR/><BR/>Regarding alleged pagan influences on Judaism and Christianity, see Steve Hays' discussion of the subject in his book on the resurrection, as well as Excursus III on Justin Martyr, written by Gene Bridges and me:<BR/><BR/>http://www.reformed.plus.com/triablogue/ebooks.htmlJason Engwerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17031011335190895123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6789188.post-70263793731216460732007-04-02T16:16:00.000-04:002007-04-02T16:16:00.000-04:00Interesting, how it seems that the pagan cultures ...Interesting, how it seems that the pagan cultures infused their belief systems into Christianity, in much the same way as how they did into Judaism...the Lord works in mysterious ways!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com