Three phases of a Life of a Christian

Grachi Chloe · Post by **Grachi Chloe** » 29 May 2020, 13:02

I totally agree with the author.
Having gone through a lot of difficult times and finding myself in akward situations so many times n
In life, I can proudly say that I'm a survivor because of God's grace, and I've been able to encourage people on many occasions with my experience. So I'd say yes it's practical

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 30 May 2020, 23:03

Grachi Chloe wrote: ↑29 May 2020, 13:02 I totally agree with the author.
Having gone through a lot of difficult times and finding myself in akward situations so many times n
In life, I can proudly say that I'm a survivor because of God's grace, and I've been able to encourage people on many occasions with my experience. So I'd say yes it's practical

Sometimes we may not be able to actually help others. But being with them and encouraging them can be the most valuable grace that they got from anyone

Melissa Breen · Post by **Melissa Breen** » 31 May 2020, 09:08

I find these phases very interesting as a non religious person. It's such an overwhelming thing to think about but I definitely agree that we should be giving and receiving grace more often

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 31 May 2020, 10:29

bunmiolu wrote: ↑29 May 2020, 07:15
Sushan wrote: ↑28 May 2020, 19:59
bunmiolu wrote: ↑28 May 2020, 17:16

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!

Thanks for ssupporting my point. What I believe is that you have to have faith in whatever you believe

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 31 May 2020, 10:32

Melissa Breen wrote: ↑31 May 2020, 09:08 I find these phases very interesting as a non religious person. It's such an overwhelming thing to think about but I definitely agree that we should be giving and receiving grace more often

Being a human is only enough to face all these three phases, since facing challenges, solving them, and helping others is what we do in our lives

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 31 May 2020, 10:34

Chimdi_3 wrote: ↑29 May 2020, 05:57 I totally agree with the author because with the comfort you have received you are able to also comfort others.

That is correct. When you are given something, you tend to give it to others as well. But that does not mean that always you have to receive grace first

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 31 May 2020, 10:36

Officialboluwatife wrote: ↑29 May 2020, 06:41 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.

Yes. Everyone face the first two phases and should be willing to commence the third phase with all the heart

Ze al · Post by **Ze al** » 31 May 2020, 13:35

Hmm. Of the three faces, I think only the first is generally applicable to all Christians, the rest depend on your personal conviction.

Julyet_Chris · Post by **Julyet_Chris** » 31 May 2020, 14:45

It is very practical because i have faced a lot of crises and i have received grace too and in turn i try in returning the grace to others in ways that i can, if i can,So i concur with the author on the three phases of life.

jonathan haruna · Post by **jonathan haruna** » 31 May 2020, 19:53

I really can't deferentiate between Grace and mercy, but to an extent i agree with the author.

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 31 May 2020, 21:42

Ze al wrote: ↑31 May 2020, 13:35 Hmm. Of the three faces, I think only the first is generally applicable to all Christians, the rest depend on your personal conviction.

I think the first phase also applies to all the humankind, since all of us are prone to get into trouble

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 31 May 2020, 21:44

Julyet_Chris wrote: ↑31 May 2020, 14:45 It is very practical because i have faced a lot of crises and i have received grace too and in turn i try in returning the grace to others in ways that i can, if i can,So i concur with the author on the three phases of life.

The ones who have got into trouble and received grace knows the feeling. So they try to return it to the others, as you

kdstrack · Post by **kdstrack** » 31 May 2020, 22:17

I think that many people search for God during a crisis - because they come to the realization that they cannot improve/resolve their situation. We turn to someone who we believe has the power to help. God's grace can come to us apart from a crisis - as has been the case of many. He offers His grace to all, though many reject or refuse to believe it (another topic.) A person who believes in God's grace, will naturally want to serve others. This is simply the natural response to such overwhelming love. When you receive a gift from someone you have hurt (by our sins), you want to thank them for returning love for sin. Believers want to extend grace to others because they understand how much grace and forgiveness God has extended to them.

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 31 May 2020, 23:13

kdstrack wrote: ↑31 May 2020, 22:17 I think that many people search for God during a crisis - because they come to the realization that they cannot improve/resolve their situation. We turn to someone who we believe has the power to help. God's grace can come to us apart from a crisis - as has been the case of many. He offers His grace to all, though many reject or refuse to believe it (another topic.) A person who believes in God's grace, will naturally want to serve others. This is simply the natural response to such overwhelming love. When you receive a gift from someone you have hurt (by our sins), you want to thank them for returning love for sin. Believers want to extend grace to others because they understand how much grace and forgiveness God has extended to them.

You may receive grace in whatever the way as a sort of help or forgiveness, so it is up to you to choose how you return it to the others