Christian Auto Industry Professionals
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An uplifting forum for those in the auto industry who believe in or are curious about the integrity of the Holy Bible and in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and baptism in the Holy Spirit.
Location: Grayslake, IL
Members: 155
Latest Activity: Feb 13, 2017
R U a Noun or Verb Christian?
What is your faith like...is it a noun, a thing, or a verb, something in action to which others might point and remark there is something "different" about you.
This is not an academic exercise. There is nothing that Jesus preached or His apostles wrote about faith and following Christ that is not verb-oriented. Yes, faith itself is a noun, but as James says, faith without works is dead. Please do not read this to mean works = salvation. Scripture is very clear that salvation is by faith alone.
So, what do we mean by being a Verb Christian? Is it attending church or tithing or donating time and money to charity...or taking care of an elder relative? These are all good things we all should do, if presented with the opportunity. Church attendance by itself simply says the individual attends church -- it reveals nothing about their changed heart, their obedience to Christ's commands or their submission of their ego/themselves/stuff/TV/sport/business to God and to others (especially their spouse).
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Comment by Jim Leman on March 24, 2010 at 11:54am
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Post from yesterday was how do we show our good works in Christ -- Eph 2:10. Today coming out of a building a man was smoking by a pillar and I engaged him in conversation. A self-described 'burned out by catholic school' I steered the conversation toward the simplicity and beauty of God's message -- his desire to have a relationship with us -- that is what seeking God means, and while he stated that he believed in God "but not religion" we talked about seeking God and believing in Christ and pursuing a Godly live not religion but having a right relationship, a healthy relationship with God. I challenged him in a mild way to see that the answer to all the questions still lingering within him he would eventually find if he gave God a shot. I invited him to a bible study I teach in that building for senior citizens. Now shall someone come along and water and another give the increase. Share how you are spreading the gospel at work or where you play or where you happened to be at any momen.
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Comment by Jim Hughes on March 23, 2010 at 7:33pm
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What kind of world would this be if everyone's heart had the peace of Christ ruling in it. I'm sure glad my days are blessed with His peace. Praise God!
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Comment by Tobias Sedillos on March 23, 2010 at 2:30am
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"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
Colossians 3 15-17, NIV.
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Comment by Jim Leman on March 22, 2010 at 11:07am
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Welcome to all new Group members! Thanks for being part of this special group! Came across this guy the other evening and I like his truth, though some may not like his delivery. Click to http://wretchedradio.com/
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Comment by Jim Hughes on March 19, 2010 at 11:26am
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Wow, Jim, how funny that you shared the fruit of the Spirit. I was just working through that this morning. It's a great way to start one's day.
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Comment by Jim Hughes on March 18, 2010 at 4:38pm
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I'm going to Digital Dealer in Orlando next month. Anyone else? Perhaps we arrange a time to get together.
Jim
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Comment by Gary Nixon on March 18, 2010 at 4:31pm
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Looking forward to seeing our group continue to grow. Welcome Jim!
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Comment by Tom Leatherby on March 18, 2010 at 4:28pm
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Welcome Aboard!
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Comment by Jim Leman on March 18, 2010 at 4:21pm
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Thanks for joining ranks with us, Jim. Let us remember we are called to be Salt and Light in a troubled world!
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Comment by Jim Hughes on March 18, 2010 at 3:58pm
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Hey Brothers,
I am excited to see this Christ-focused group within the business environment. Glad to be locking arm in arm with you. May we be a source of inspiration, encouragement and hope, especially in this challenged economy.
Looking forward to getting to know you.
Blessings,
Jim
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