Some Good Stuff

“This is what we mean when we talk about Christocentric understanding of redemptive history. From fall till he arrives in history.  How does what Christ has accomplished as the second and last Adam and new true Israel, how does that become yours and mine? How does God take what Christ has accomplished and make that the possession of the church and the world? The answer to that question is found, in terms of  fundamental structure, union with Christ. What Christ has accomplished in his death remains useless and no value to us as long as we remain outside of him, devoid of a spirit-wrought faith. What Christ is, he is for you. What he has accomplished, he has accomplished for you. And you are brought by the secret, supernatural working, into a union with this Christ, that finds conscious recognition in faith. By this faith, Christ confers upon you, by his spirit, all that he has accomplished for you. He raises you up in heavenly places so that you sit with him. Everlasting glorious things are yours in Christ. You have also been justified, sanctified, adopted in Christ. Every benefit you have in this age and the age to come is yours by virtue of union with Christ. Union of Christ is so important because Christ himself is so important. What he accomplishes, he accomplishes for you.

“Redemption secures promises that were promised before fall. When he appears what does he do? Rev 19, he does exactly what the generation under Joshua failed to do. Rides forth, sword coming from his mouth, conquering and to conquer. Then confers holy kingdom upon his people. What was typologically failed to be done with Adam and Israel reach eschatological zenith in Christ. What I want you to see, is don’t lose sight of your Savior. Everything you have you have in him. Union with Christ is the organizing framework for every benefit we receive from Christ.”

Lane Tipton

BFFL

Out of the billions in this world. Having even just one person who gets you, and just as importantly, vice versa, is one of God’s sweeter gifts. As the years pass by the harder it seems to start anew. Whispered temptations to give up grow louder and more insistent. I very much sympathize with the wife from Inception, sitting on the ledge and fully convinced that slipping off is the perfect solution. Out of respect for my Creator and faith that he knows what he’s doing I decline from following suit. But. There are times I wouldn’t mind if someone shoved me off.

I don’t much discriminate much when it comes to gender of friends. Out of everyone I have maybe two girl friends and three guy friends who can immediately tell when something’s wrong, even when I play make believe. I’m very thankful for those relationships. The ones I still hold onto are the ones that aren’t needy or guilt-inducing, and tend to be there when I need them. Basically the ones I still hold onto are the ones that still hold onto me. I shy away from people who don’t think it’s worth the effort. If asked there’s not really much I wouldn’t do for close friends, but it’s the day-in day-out commitment that escapes me. I’m willing to wear a leash as long as it’s long. Probably plays into why “serious” relationships prove so difficult. Needs to be more substantial, but don’t know how to go about it. Someone told me today that my problem is that I’m spoiled and carry burdens/resentment. Vehemently protest the former, but have decided to be more open to the opinions of others. Beginning to see that my perception/conception of the world in general and my life in particular is somewhat skewed. And. It’s because I don’t let in much outside perspective. Compelling argument in the case for deep friendships and openness and vulnerability. Miss having people I’m completely comfortable around. I feel guarded almost all the time.

Anne Shirley, kindred spirits are few and far in between. When I find one I won’t let go.