Three phases of a Life of a Christian
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Re: Three phases of a Life of a Christian
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Indeed my friend. Understanding this concept is the beginning of commencing itNellyDee29 wrote: ↑07 Jul 2020, 08:31 I agree with the three phases, and how they play a major role in our Christian life. The first phase moulds us such that after a hardship we won't easily forget, when we look back at where we were from. The second phase receiving Grace shows us that despite all our short comings God can sent an angel amidst us to help us. Giving Grace comes within, as a christian, we should be able to show Grace to others as we were shown.
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I don't know how to say that in english. Those two are 'lowthura Buddha' and 'pase buddha'. The first one understands the truth in an era when people are searching for dhamma, so it is easy for him to teach it to others. The second one understands the truth all by himself when no one in the world has any idea about dhamma. So he is unable of teaching it to othersanaplasticCerebrum wrote: ↑11 Jul 2020, 09:12 From other comments, I see that this cycle may not be applicable or universal to every Christian. The last two steps remind me of an idea from Alan Watts who described the two types of Buddhas. I forget their names, but one was isolated and kept his knowledge to himself. The other was an "in-the-world" Buddha who could easily play the game of life and impart his wisdom to others.
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You know this sums up all my thoughts regarding this topic.I totally agree with you. Thank you!Maconstewart wrote: ↑07 May 2020, 12:47 I don't believe that crisis is a prerequisite to finding God's grace or Christianity. His most gracious act was giving His son's life as payment for humanities sins. That was given before any of us were even conceived.
We are able, and many do, accept that act of grace and become part of God's family of believers. Some go through life without any major crisis in their life. Others of us have seen our share. But, God is there with His grace and forgiveness for both groups...willingly and freely.
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On returning grace to others, I have to admit that I haven't been doing that oftenly,just once in a while.I've been challenged to make it practical. Thanks for bringing this up.
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Thanks for clarifying! I feel like we might be in the latter kind of word, where people aren't searching for dhamma.Sushan wrote: ↑11 Jul 2020, 10:08I don't know how to say that in english. Those two are 'lowthura Buddha' and 'pase buddha'. The first one understands the truth in an era when people are searching for dhamma, so it is easy for him to teach it to others. The second one understands the truth all by himself when no one in the world has any idea about dhamma. So he is unable of teaching it to othersanaplasticCerebrum wrote: ↑11 Jul 2020, 09:12 From other comments, I see that this cycle may not be applicable or universal to every Christian. The last two steps remind me of an idea from Alan Watts who described the two types of Buddhas. I forget their names, but one was isolated and kept his knowledge to himself. The other was an "in-the-world" Buddha who could easily play the game of life and impart his wisdom to others.
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I agree with the author totally. Unfortunately as a Christian I handle crises very badly, am yet to be brave enough to face a crisis like a Christian should, with much faith and confidence in God.