A Presentation of Perfection - Media Sabda Org
A Presentation of Perfection - Media Sabda Org A Presentation of Perfection - Media Sabda Org
"The Deeper Life and the Human Element" was published in September and written by William S. Deal. This article attempted to balance the doctrine of holiness and human traits. "Some are befogged by purely human traits asserting themselves, which they mistake for carnality, and cast away their confidence, while others often pass up carnal traits as merely 'human nature.' " [72] The writer said that sanctified Christians can still have doubts, discouragements, feelings, righteous indignation, fear, and worry This is a summary paragraph of what the article taught: Sanctification removes carnality only, leaving us with our natural desires, affections, infirmities, and weaknesses, entirely human in every respect. The sooner holiness people learn this, the better for them, as much is otherwise inexplicable. High-pressure, air-tight, hair-splitting preachers should reason for a moment, "Is this theory a practical fact with me, or only a high-pressure notion?" This human element in salvation must be reckoned with if we are to have a clear, practical knowledge of working salvation. [73] 1960 I. J. Snider wrote three articles for that year that dealt with holiness. All three of the writings endeavored to proclaim the message of holiness so that the average lay person could better understand the doctrine of holiness. In February the first article was published called "Purity and Maturity." He pointed out the need there was to really understand these terms. The identification of and the confounding of these terms lies at the base of nearly every objection to an instantaneous work of sanctification. A misunderstanding of the terminology has carried many strange notions, ideas, and much confusion; hence the subject needs to be dealt with so that people can understand the distinction. [74] Snider made a couple of main points about these terms in the article. First, he said, No Christian is instantaneously cleansed into maturity, nor do any grow into purity. The Bible nowhere promises maturity as a work of God by faith, but purity is promised. "A babe in Christ" may be cleansed from all inbred sin and become a pure Christian. [75] A second significant point was made by Snider: "Maturity is nowhere made a condition of entrance into Heaven; however, purity is a requirement. Many Christians die in immaturity and are saved, they have been made pure. Purity is the moral qualification for Heaven. [76] In July an article was written entitled "Inbred Sin." Snider wrote,
The term "inbred sin" is not a Scriptural term, yet it contains a concise explanation of the Scriptural terms, "carnal nature," "our old man," "the flesh," and "fleshly lusts." It expresses the same things as the theological terms "total depravity" and "original sin." [77] There were two main ideas portrayed in the writing. First, inbred sin is not actual sin; and, secondly, inbred sin is not removed at conversion. Concerning the first point, "People commit actual sins only in act, word, or thought. All actual sins are the result of inbred sin, in which we were born, [78] which we inherited from Adam." Snider spoke to the second concept when he said, Inbred sin still remains, but in a subdued state, it is the root of the strife we often see among Christians. It is this inbred corruption that makes the Christian Life so hard to many; it makes heavy crosses out of simple duties that reason would say ought to be considered as privileges. [79] The last work published by Snider that year was called "Standing Grace." Snider based this article on Romans 5:2 where Paul said, "By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God" (KJV). By standing grace Snider was referring to the stabilizing grace that is found in sanctification. He gave several illustrations of people that had lost out with God entirely because they failed to go on into the experience of sanctification. This is how Snider summed it up: This second grace is a step higher than the justifying grace, and we rejoice because we are in a state of grace with God that makes religion easy -- no more warfare on the inside, no carnal nature to keep suppressed....The reason many people do not stand long after they are justified is that, seeing the need of this standing grace, they do not do anything about entering into it; they get careless and under trials, tests, or temptations they go down in defeat. [80] 1980-1984 1980 That year found three articles that were significant in promoting different aspects of the holiness message. They were authored by Leonard Sankey, Roy S. Nicholson, and James Robertson. "Modesty an Attire, Adornment and Attribute" was an article that Sankey wrote for the God's Revivalist. In it he gave a description of how the designers of clothes operate in society: Unfortunately, the designers and stylists are not governed by the niceties of decency, morality or Bible teachings. Their god is Satan, their high priestess is fashion, and money is their prime minister. They know that humans snatch at change, no matter how outrageous, and will follow wherever the styles lead. [81]
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"The Deeper Life and the Human Element" was published in September and written by William<br />
S. Deal. This article attempted to balance the doctrine <strong>of</strong> holiness and human traits. "Some are<br />
befogged by purely human traits asserting themselves, which they mistake for carnality, and cast<br />
away their confidence, while others <strong>of</strong>ten pass up carnal traits as merely 'human nature.' " [72]<br />
The writer said that sanctified Christians can still have doubts, discouragements, feelings,<br />
righteous indignation, fear, and worry This is a summary paragraph <strong>of</strong> what the article taught:<br />
Sanctification removes carnality only, leaving us with our natural desires, affections,<br />
infirmities, and weaknesses, entirely human in every respect. The sooner holiness<br />
people learn this, the better for them, as much is otherwise inexplicable.<br />
High-pressure, air-tight, hair-splitting preachers should reason for a moment, "Is this<br />
theory a practical fact with me, or only a high-pressure notion?" This human element<br />
in salvation must be reckoned with if we are to have a clear, practical knowledge <strong>of</strong><br />
working salvation. [73]<br />
1960<br />
I. J. Snider wrote three articles for that year that dealt with holiness. All three <strong>of</strong> the writings<br />
endeavored to proclaim the message <strong>of</strong> holiness so that the average lay person could better<br />
understand the doctrine <strong>of</strong> holiness.<br />
In February the first article was published called "Purity and Maturity." He pointed out the need<br />
there was to really understand these terms.<br />
The identification <strong>of</strong> and the confounding <strong>of</strong> these terms lies at the base <strong>of</strong> nearly<br />
every objection to an instantaneous work <strong>of</strong> sanctification. A misunderstanding <strong>of</strong> the<br />
terminology has carried many strange notions, ideas, and much confusion; hence the<br />
subject needs to be dealt with so that people can understand the distinction. [74]<br />
Snider made a couple <strong>of</strong> main points about these terms in the article. First, he said,<br />
No Christian is instantaneously cleansed into maturity, nor do any grow into purity.<br />
The Bible nowhere promises maturity as a work <strong>of</strong> God by faith, but purity is<br />
promised. "A babe in Christ" may be cleansed from all inbred sin and become a pure<br />
Christian. [75]<br />
A second significant point was made by Snider:<br />
"Maturity is nowhere made a condition <strong>of</strong> entrance into Heaven; however, purity is a requirement.<br />
Many Christians die in immaturity and are saved, they have been made pure. Purity is the moral<br />
qualification for Heaven. [76]<br />
In July an article was written entitled "Inbred Sin." Snider wrote,
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