Hi Ola...I was wondering if you went to some seminary for your bible education.  You sound extremely intelligent with book learning and words that I have heard many preachers say.  However, I read what you said twice, and I didn't understand it any more the second time than the first time.

I don't remember what Alan T wrote that had you so concerned with having to correct him, but if I had read that addressed to me, I would have gotten a big lump in the pit of my belly.  Words like those are what drove me to not go to a weekly church meeting any more.  It disturbed my inner person, and I'm sure it might have made Alan feel a bit bad for your having said it.  If the solution would have been more clear and understandable, it would have been worth it...but it failed.  I'm not an unintelligent person, and I am fairly well-read when it comes to the bible....but I sit here scratching my head...??

Simpl! icity is the key:

Jesus did it all.....it is finished!!!  Eph.2:8...Salvation by grace through faith...no works.

Salvation is of spirit (instant), soul (sanctification throughout life), and body (on death).

Read your bible...as much as possible (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth = B.I.B.L.E.)

The Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth and show you things to come (John 16:13).  Be prepared to give a reason for the hope that is in you (read the bible)....I Peter 3:15

Nobody knows what the job of someone else in the "body of Christ" may be.  Everyone has a different "work" to do after they receive salvation.  This determines what their position will be when the Kingdom arrives (Rev.22:12).  This is work that you do because you love the Lord...it's almost compelling, and it's different for everyone, but it's a joy!!  Jesus said, "My yoke is easy and my burden is light"..Matthew 11:30.  It's a shame t! hat people try to make it so complicated and difficult.

Forgive me if I have misinterpreted you in any way.  Read more of Frank Molver's letters....delightful, short, and to the point (with an added touch of humor at times).

YsiC,

Arlene