To live in unity

Parts of doing good: love, affection, honor, prayer, hospitality, caring for each other’s needs, preferring each other

Ian Johnson January 6, 2025 1 Comment

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good. In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor preferring one another; not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer; contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.

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What Should I Do when Other Christians Tell me Not to Pray for Them?

Ian Johnson January 5, 2025 1 Comment

When other believers reject me so completely that they order me not to pray for them, this doesn’t change what God tells me to do for them. I should continue doing good to them, as the opportunity presents itself. Galatians 6:7-10. This includes praying for them.

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“If two of you shall agree on earth” refers to the reconciliation procedure

Ian Johnson December 29, 2024 0 Comments

Jesus’ promise to answer prayers made by any two believers who are in agreement is a part of his discussion on reconciliation of offenses. Strictly, it applies to prayers made as a result of reconciliation. This underscores the importance of reconciliation between believers to Jesus.

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My Next Fool’s Errand: Justifying continued prayer for other believers who have told me I must “forget” them because of an offense

Ian Johnson December 23, 2024 0 Comments

Preliminary outline of two series dealing with mutual imprisonment by unforgiveness, God’s goal of reconciliation, and praying for those who don’t want my prayers using constructive, New Testament prayers.

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Am I Presently Disqualified from all Participation, Service and Giving?

Ian Johnson December 10, 2024 1 Comment

The reasons I believe Scripture now bars me from nearly all church activities, service and giving until offenses two other believers hold against me are fully resolved–if that ever happens–and what I plan to do now.

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Where am I going next–and does it really matter?

Ian Johnson October 21, 2024 0 Comments

About the shortness of my time remaining, the failure of my life thus far, priorities, how Don Quixote, the Serenity Prayer and Ponce de Leon fit, love is always passionate, and passion always hurts, and proudly wearing the craters on my heart.

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Jesus, the Great Shepherd, leads only one flock. And he is our only Shepherd.

Ian Johnson October 10, 2024 0 Comments

Jesus is our only Shepherd, gives his life for the sheep, and has only one flock. He assigns us to where he wants, when he wants.

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Jesús, el Gran Pastor, guía un solo rebaño. Y él es nuestro único Pastor.

Ian Johnson October 10, 2024 0 Comments

Jesús es nuestro único Pastor, quien da su vida por las ovejas, y él guía un solo rebaño. Él asigna sus ovejas a los lugares que quiere, cuando quiere.

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Love Never Behaves Inappropriately, a personal aside

Ian Johnson October 5, 2024 0 Comments

To understand how to love people in each specific situation, I must ask God and listen to His answer. This is particularly important for me because of my condition. I can’t fake it.

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El Amor Nunca Se Porta Indecorosamente, un aparte personal

Ian Johnson October 5, 2024 1 Comment

Para entender cómo amar a las personas en cada situación específica, debo preguntarle a Dios y escuchar su respuesta. Esto es particularmente importante para mí debido a mi condición.. Yo no lo puedo fingir.

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Parts of doing good: love, affection, honor, prayer, hospitality, caring for each other’s needs, preferring each other

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