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Lebell · 07-13-2003, 10:09 AM

My first disclaimer is that this is my liberal Christain viewpoint, but most of it is pretty universal to mainline Christian denominations.

Being saved by the "Grace of God" means that God bestows His/Her spirit/presence and blessing upon you and enters your life ultimately resulting in your salvation upon death. I personally believe there are many people (here and everywhere) who are blessed with God's grace without being aware of it.

Other points to know:

- you can reject it (and salvation) through sinning (it doesn't mean ZIP! you're free from choosing to do evil)
- it isn't restricted to 'good' people. Christ ate with prostitutes and sinners. To the pharasees, "The sick do not need a doctor" and to the repentent thief on the cross, "Truly I tell you, you will walk beside me this day in paradise." Part of this grace depends on seeking it.
- it isn't restricted to a certain number of people. "My Father's house has many rooms."
- it is bestowed on anyone seeking it. "Knock and the door shall be opened." (There is no divine list or quota.)
- and of course, a person living in the grace of God tries to pass on the blessings of life and do good for their fellow humans.

Finally, fundamentalist denominations make a big deal about "Being SAVED", where they at one point made a commitment and Jesus entered their life. "You must be born again"

My personal belief is that you choose everyday to let God enter into your life.

So when someone asks me, "Are you Saved?" I reply, "I hope to be."

07-13-2003, 10:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lebell Cracking the Whip Location: Sexymama's arms...	Re: could someone explain "grace"? My first disclaimer is that this is my liberal Christain viewpoint, but most of it is pretty universal to mainline Christian denominations. Being saved by the "Grace of God" means that God bestows His/Her spirit/presence and blessing upon you and enters your life ultimately resulting in your salvation upon death. I personally believe there are many people (here and everywhere) who are blessed with God's grace without being aware of it. Other points to know: - you can reject it (and salvation) through sinning (it doesn't mean ZIP! you're free from choosing to do evil) - it isn't restricted to 'good' people. Christ ate with prostitutes and sinners. To the pharasees, "The sick do not need a doctor" and to the repentent thief on the cross, "Truly I tell you, you will walk beside me this day in paradise." Part of this grace depends on seeking it. - it isn't restricted to a certain number of people. "My Father's house has many rooms." - it is bestowed on anyone seeking it. "Knock and the door shall be opened." (There is no divine list or quota.) - and of course, a person living in the grace of God tries to pass on the blessings of life and do good for their fellow humans. Finally, fundamentalist denominations make a big deal about "Being SAVED", where they at one point made a commitment and Jesus entered their life. "You must be born again" My personal belief is that you choose everyday to let God enter into your life. So when someone asks me, "Are you Saved?" I reply, "I hope to be." __________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." – C. S. Lewis The ONLY sponsors we have are YOU! Please Donate!