Three phases of a Life of a Christian

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I personally don't believe in the three ohases. I believe that each person is unique and each experience of Christianity is different. I might be wrong ofcourse, but I truly believe that there is no such thing as a Christianity phase.

It is not a Christianity phase, it is just a summarising of different situations that people face in their lives. And people are unique and what they go through is personal as well

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I agree with the author on the three phases. And one of the things I noted overtime is that instead of Christians returning the grace to others. They use the grace received to mock, abuse and compare themselves with others who are yet to receive the grace.

That is how corrupted people act. They forget that having something means there is something to loose as well. The next time they are in trouble, they will be the laughing stock and will be at the receiving end

Fact my Brother.

Comparison is good when you look at someone better than you and set up your goals. But when you look down on others who are less privileged relatively, you just harm your image, and sin as well

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I have faced much crisis' in my life and God has given me grace to get through all of them, even those of my own making! I have to confess I don't return grace to others as much as I should, and I hate to admit that! Christians are on this earth to carry out God's work and to show love and compassion to everyone. Thanks for bringing this aspect of the book.

God does not consider who is responsible for the crisis, but shows grace to everyone. If it was due to a fault of your own, then it is up to you ti correct it

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I totally agree with the author on the phases. Through my life time, I have faced some major crisis that looked like the end. I gave up and lost faith a few times, grace was made available and I learnt that by receiving grace we give grace to others too.
You don't give what you don't have. Having received grace made me realize it was meant for all.

It is definitely meant for all. And showing grace is also a responsibility of all of us

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I agree they all occur but wouldn't stamp and say that they are the only three stages in the life of a Christian.

This is only a part of a life of a Christian. How big that part depends on individuals

[Sushan Ekanayake]

According to the author, there are three phases in the life of a Christian; Facing a crisis, Receiving grace, and returning grace to others.

What is your opinion about this? Have you ever done it? Is it practical?

I agree with the author on the three phases. I have faced much crisis' in my life and God has given me grace to get through all of them, even those of my own making! I have to confess I don't return grace to others as much as I should, and I hate to admit that! Christians are on this earth to carry out God's work and to show love and compassion to everyone. Thanks for bringing this aspect of the book up!

Yeah, me too! I could completely relate to the three phases and I think it is our purpose to return the grace to others.

Having something is a reason to be happy. But that does not stop their. You have to give what you can to others who are less privileged

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I totally agree with the author on the three phases. That is Experiencing crisis, Receiving grace, and Returning grace to others.

Yes, this is the simplified version of an aspect of our lives that most of us don't recognize

[Sushan Ekanayake]

Just so, AmyMarie. What is an earthshaking crisis to one may be only day-to-day survival for another. Each of these stories shows how gratitude sparks a desire to do good. I think that can come from the small mercies in life as well as the challenges.

The impact of a crisis is a subjective thing. What should one have is the willingness to express grace to others, no matter in what quantity they themselves received it

I definitely agree with you, Suchan. That is the real challenge of inner faith, and possibly the hardest thing to do.

Good things are always hard to do, yet the result will make you happy and that satisfaction will be the repayment for your labour

[rjohnston815]

I think that these three things are cyclical rather than ordered. Any of the three could be happening and not necessarily in that order, additionally I believe these are things that happen multiple times throughout a lifetime.

[bunmiolu]

According to the author, there are three phases in the life of a Christian; Facing a crisis, Receiving grace, and returning grace to others.

What is your opinion about this? Have you ever done it? Is it practical?

I completely agree with the author's opinion about the phases that Christians typically face. There are times we experience crises or challenges, which the scriptures even support. The grace being received knows no bound and this grace is the source of exploits being made by many Christians. I tag being blessings to others an act of returning grace to others. This opinion is very realistic and practical.

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I think that these three things are cyclical rather than ordered. Any of the three could be happening and not necessarily in that order, additionally I believe these are things that happen multiple times throughout a lifetime.

You are very correct my friend. These things happen not only multiple times but also simultaneously, forward, bbackward, and in a mixed order as well

[Sushan Ekanayake]

According to the author, there are three phases in the life of a Christian; Facing a crisis, Receiving grace, and returning grace to others.

What is your opinion about this? Have you ever done it? Is it practical?

I completely agree with the author's opinion about the phases that Christians typically face. There are times we experience crises or challenges, which the scriptures even support. The grace being received knows no bound and this grace is the source of exploits being made by many Christians. I tag being blessings to others an act of returning grace to others. This opinion is very realistic and practical.

You are thrown with challenges to see how strong and faithful you are. Always you will be shown garce and not will be failed. And it is up to you to return what you received

[Chimdi_3]

I totally agree with the author because with the comfort you have received you are able to also comfort others.

[Officialboluwatife]

I totally agree with the author. These three things are what Christ came for. Every Christian must have this experience and be ready to share this experience with others.

[bunmiolu]

According to the author, there are three phases in the life of a Christian; Facing a crisis, Receiving grace, and returning grace to others.

What is your opinion about this? Have you ever done it? Is it practical?

I completely agree with the author's opinion about the phases that Christians typically face. There are times we experience crises or challenges, which the scriptures even support. The grace being received knows no bound and this grace is the source of exploits being made by many Christians. I tag being blessings to others an act of returning grace to others. This opinion is very realistic and practical.

You are thrown with challenges to see how strong and faithful you are. Always you will be shown grace and not will be failed. And it is up to you to return what you received

You are absolutely right!