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Susan
Posted on Wednesday, December 08, 1999 - 3:57 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I need a new conversation! Did anyone's idea of sin change when you left adventism and became a Christian?
I was just thinking about all the so-called sins that were preached to me growing up. I knew also about the real/biblical ones but the emphasis was always on the EGW sins. Is this making sense? Anyway, once I became a Christian and started studying the word, I could really sense the Holy Spirit working in me and convicting me of sin. Not silly things but real sin.
Has anyone else experienced similar changes in how you view sin? Thanks for any input!
A redeemed sinner!
Richard Tinker
Posted on Wednesday, December 08, 1999 - 9:25 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Great questian Susan! (I think I'll use it at a FAF meeting.)

Since I became a Christian, the Holy Spirit has been going after the "grey areas" of my life--things that weren't really wrong in the legal (SDA) sense.

Legalism makes it possible to cut corners. My life with the Spirit is a relatioship, which removes the focus on a set of rules that can be bargained with. It would be like my wife making a rule on how many times I had to kiss her each day.
Allenette
Posted on Thursday, December 09, 1999 - 8:08 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Well, Richard, you know that SDA will not only tell you how many times you can kiss her, but where and HOW!!! nyuk nyuk nyuk. (Sorry)--not!
Enjoy!
Susan
Posted on Monday, December 13, 1999 - 9:59 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

It's so sad that as an sda I had no understanding of the role of the Holy Spirit. As a believer I now realize that I'm indwelt with the Spirit. I see life in a whole new way. (This is a continuing work in progress though!) But I really feel that my perspective on sin has changed.
In my rebellious years (not an observing sda, not yet Christian) I would sometimes experience a great deal of guilt when I committed those horrible sins ( you know, having a drink, dancing, wearing jewelry and God forbid eating pork!) But now I see things so much different.
Now I'm more convicted of sins like pride, gossip (this was one I got alot of training in when I was sda!), anger, adultery and I could continue but I think you get the point.

I've been thinking a great deal about my sinful and depraved human nature. Sorry my reformed thinking is coming out again. But this humbles me so much. I'm blown away by the awesomeness of Jesus death. I can't fully grasp His unbelieveable grace. It just is SO amazing that almighty God would send His son to die for me. And all I have to do is accept this gift. It sounds to easy.

This Christmas season I really want to feel the presence of this wonderful gift of love, in my heart. Mainly so I can share it. I pray that God will richly bless all of you as you prepare to celebrate this sacred and holy holiday.
Colleentinker
Posted on Tuesday, December 14, 1999 - 9:05 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Susan, thank you for reminding us to prepare for Christmas. We just came from our sons' school Christmas program, and the middle school principal ended the evening by saying how blessed we were that we hadn't had to honor Frosty the Snowman or Santa Claus or anyone (anything) other than Jesus. And it took me almost by surprise because I hadn't even thought of the secular Christmas songs that we used to hear regularly at the Adventist school Christmas programs we went to!

Jesus was born, and He died and rose! Hallelujah!

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