#3 A better understanding


Please consider:

Our soul is like a fruit. It may be compared to an orange. An orange is a single fruit; however, it consists of separate segments. When we accept God's Provisions in and through Jesus Christ, we are grafted to the Vine. When we are grafted to the Vine, it is as though at least one segment of our soul is purged and purified. We experience newness of Life. To the degree that our soul is purified we are not only Saved, but we are also Sanctified. To the degree we are Sanctified, we are Saintly. Salvation is not the end of our journey; it is merely the beginning.

It is possible to be a Saint and a sinner. This was true for the apostle Paul as he referred to the war within him as he fought against the temptations of the flesh. It is certainly apparent as we observe our contemporary Christian culture. It may even be true for us or our loved ones. It requires more than mere knowledge of God. It requires Knowing God.

Please join us in our journey to cultivate a greater understanding and implementation of essential Standards and Means of attaining "God's will and way highest and best."

Blessings,

Robert Benedict




  • Pray about it

  • Share with a family member, friend, or neighbor

  • Do your own research

  • Share your helpful insights by emailing them to us for our comments page

  • Encourage a local discussion group

  • Encourage special classes (Spiritual Gifts, etc.)



Matthew 7:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Matthew 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
Mark 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. 31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.



The intent of CRA is:
>NOT to demean other religious perspectives but to share the rationale for a better way;
>NOT to insist but to proclaim what is perceived to be a more excellent way;
>NOT to convince but to reveal the perceived Truth and allow the Spirit of God to convict the hearts and >minds of those who are receptive;
>NOT to force feed but to share
>NOT to intimidate but to encourage;
>NOT to coerce but to invite;
>NOT to argue but to dialogue;
>NOT to divide but to unite.