Comments on: If Christ Was Not There… http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/ reb•e•lu•tion (reb’el lu shen) n. a teenage rebellion against the low expectations of an ungodly culture. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:03:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.3 by: MM http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1947 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1947 Amen, guys! Amen, guys!

]]> by: Scott Reavely http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1948 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1948 Hi Guys, Congratulations on being Challies.com's King for a week! Good to see read your continued excellent communication for Christ. Hi Guys,

Congratulations on being Challies.com’s King for a week!

Good to see read your continued excellent communication for Christ.

]]> by: Elizabeth http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1949 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1949 I think it is too easy to view Heaven as a place of pleasure and peace without focusing as much as we should on the perfect fellowship that we will have with Christ. Great post! I think it is too easy to view Heaven as a place of pleasure and peace without focusing as much as we should on the perfect fellowship that we will have with Christ. Great post!

]]> by: Daughter http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1950 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1950 I attended Vision Forum's Father/Daughter Retreat (I highly recommend it!!) this past weekend and upon returning home, I found myself pondering similar, yet different thoughts. To desire femininity and the qualities of faithful daughterhood/womanhood is admirable, but to pursue them strickly for their own sake would be iniquity. It must flow from a heart truly surrended and in love with my Lord. To do it any other way would make my conservative convictons useless idols unto them selves. Thanks for standing for hard truth in this upcoming generation. May we get back to the absolute authority of God's word.... I attended Vision Forum’s Father/Daughter Retreat (I highly recommend it!!) this past weekend and upon returning home, I found myself pondering similar, yet different thoughts. To desire femininity and the qualities of faithful daughterhood/womanhood is admirable, but to pursue them strickly for their own sake would be iniquity. It must flow from a heart truly surrended and in love with my Lord. To do it any other way would make my conservative convictons useless idols unto them selves.

Thanks for standing for hard truth in this upcoming generation. May we get back to the absolute authority of God’s word….

]]> by: Caridwen http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1951 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1951 What an interesting topic for discussion! My spiritual director has taught me that even higher than the happiness of heaven, is to be completely absorbed in the service of our Lord, whether here on earth, in heaven or in hell. That is where real joy is to be found, because it is entirely selfless, whereas the desire for heaven can be tinged with selfishness. When we give up even our desire for heaven, to please our Lord, He reciprocates in a more intimate way. Thanks for the thought-provoking topic and for your whole inspiring web-site. What an interesting topic for discussion!

My spiritual director has taught me that even higher than the happiness of heaven, is to be completely absorbed in the service of our Lord, whether here on earth, in heaven or in hell. That is where real joy is to be found, because it is entirely selfless, whereas the desire for heaven can be tinged with selfishness. When we give up even our desire for heaven, to please our Lord, He reciprocates in a more intimate way.

Thanks for the thought-provoking topic and for your whole inspiring web-site.

]]> by: Karen Kovaka http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1952 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1952 That's really a challenge. I especially liked that last quote. There's no conflict between holiness, or readiness for heaven, and usefulness on earth. I'm sure the enemy would love to have us believe that there is a conflict, but it's so important to internalize the truth that holiness, more than anything else, prepares us for practical service to God. That’s really a challenge. I especially liked that last quote. There’s no conflict between holiness, or readiness for heaven, and usefulness on earth. I’m sure the enemy would love to have us believe that there is a conflict, but it’s so important to internalize the truth that holiness, more than anything else, prepares us for practical service to God.

]]> by: Lauren http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1953 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1953 Thanks for the reminder Alex. Too often do I forget to put Christ as the focus of my eye. Too often do I zoom into the background and focus my attention there. Without Christ there would be no perfect place. It almost reminds me of Christmas. We tend to pay more attention to the present we have recieved on Christmas morning. Yet do we give the proper thanks to the giver? Just a thought... In Christ, Lauren Thanks for the reminder Alex. Too often do I forget to put Christ as the focus of my eye. Too often do I zoom into the background and focus my attention there. Without Christ there would be no perfect place.

It almost reminds me of Christmas. We tend to pay more attention to the present we have recieved on Christmas morning. Yet do we give the proper thanks to the giver? Just a thought…
In Christ,
Lauren

]]> by: Caleb http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1954 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1954 As always, good post guys. As always, good post guys.

]]> by: Kenny http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1955 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1955 I just stumbled upon your site. I think this is awesome what you guys are doing here. My twin brother and I also have a blog which we post articles daily addressing some of the issues and concerns. We just posted an article on seeking pleasure: http://thinkerup.blogspot.com/2006/03/i-want-my-dessert-first.html It's great to see teenagers like you guys who are not falling for all of these whistles and bells. I will definately be checking your site regularly.Also please check out www.thinkerup.com Kenny I just stumbled upon your site. I think this is awesome what you guys are doing here. My twin brother and I also have a blog which we post articles daily addressing some of the issues and concerns. We just posted an article on seeking pleasure:
http://thinkerup.blogspot.com/2006/03/i-want-my-dessert-first.html

It’s great to see teenagers like you guys who are not falling for all of these whistles and bells. I will definately be checking your site regularly.Also please check out www.thinkerup.com

Kenny

]]> by: Hannah L. http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1956 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2006/04/if-christ-was-not-there/#comment-1956 Excellent post, Alex. Everything in creation and in our lives (the "roadsigns" if you will) point to One above all else - Jesus Christ. How foolish we are to think that these other things can somehow make us fulfilled - what a lie the Devil would have us believe...I know I fall into this trap too many times myself. May God help us to learn that He alone should be what our heart beats for!! Excellent post, Alex. Everything in creation and in our lives (the “roadsigns” if you will) point to One above all else - Jesus Christ. How foolish we are to think that these other things can somehow make us fulfilled - what a lie the Devil would have us believe…I know I fall into this trap too many times myself. May God help us to learn that He alone should be what our heart beats for!!

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