WPC` 2^WMSGqo`=DKem:2EOH(Fo&<lbu@ zmii^s< Le0$-.,AÌδu$W_52K319p;|=%ؽe9)64j Qb:+Рxu#1 Fyz$˒QD#x޻V-ٍ:BFTDǫ/><t@ w 299^?ԗ۠n7{H`ӌX\ϯ^4pPƹh:wg%~5f`ۣpna :}3]w꺱Rqɂ.@,;Ckq< c]{8NMq; G}4t2(\B~ٛ;{H!y#_:F6Jk2@w 6]m#U: % 0 U@, 0U 0 0 0 0 0> 0 0 0E 0 0 0| 0/ 0 0 0$ 0 0T 0 0 0w 0) 0 0{ 0 0 0I 0< 0 0 0 0 0! 0" 0k# 0M$ 0,% 0& 0& 0' 0( 0) 0~* 0c+ 0E, 0$- 0. 0. 0/ 00 01 0l2 0O3 0/4 0 5 05 06 0BW8 0:8 08 0Ym: 00: 0; 0>U2A 0AU>jD 0D 0lG 0%J 0L 0O 06:R 03pS 00T 0-U 0*W 0'*X 0$QY 0!uZ 0[ 1e\ 7]U6]U,E]U,q]UI*] ]UJ] 1u-^ 72^^ ^w^4^^_ m _ _b2_N@_NB_ 0N_:_Samsung ML-14500,cAZ"Arial RegularX(vu$  X....XY|XXX USUS.,,rAZArial *+ (_5323  ..*G+G (_52   /%` ` hp x /23  ../%` ` hp x /   *8+8 (_51  ," hp x ,23  ..," hp x ,  *5+5 (_50 ` ) hp x )23  ..) hp x ) ` *2+2 (_49  &hhp x &23  ..&hhp x &  */+/ (_48  #p x #23  ..#p x #  *,+, (_47 h  p x 23  .. p x h *)+) (_46  pp x 23  ..pp x   *&+& (_45   x 23  .. x   *AA (_44  5+ ` hp x 523  Ԁ5+ ` hp x 5  *GG (_43   /%` ` hp x /23  Ԁ/%` ` hp x /   *88 (_42  ," hp x ,23  Ԁ," hp x ,  *55 (_41 ` ) hp x )23  Ԁ) hp x ) ` *22 (_40  &hhp x &23  Ԁ&hhp x &  *// (_39  #p x #23  Ԁ#p x #  *,, (_38 h  p x 23  Ԁ p x h *)) (_37  pp x 23  Ԁpp x   *&& (_36   x 23  Ԁ x   *AA (_35  5+ ` hp x 523  5+ ` hp x 5  *GG (_34   /%` ` hp x /23  /%` ` hp x /   *88 (_33  ," hp x ,23  ," hp x ,  *55 (_32 ` ) hp x )23  ) hp x ) ` *22 (_31  &hhp x &23  &hhp x &  *// (_30  #p x #23  #p x #  *,, (_29 h  p x 23   p x h *)) (_28  pp x 23  pp x   *&& (_27   x 23   x   <:Default Para0GG.footer     XXX      *ee(_26   5+ ` hp x 5XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  *_e(_25   /%` ` hp x /XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  *\e(_24   ," hp x ,XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  *Ye(_23  ` ) hp x )XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  *Ve(_22   &hhp x &XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  *Se(_21   #p x #XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  *Pe(_20  h  p x XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  *Me(_19   pp x XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  *>Y(_18   x XXX5+ ` hp x 5  *ee(_17   5+ ` hp x 5XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  *_e(_16   /%` ` hp x /XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  *\e(_15   ," hp x ,XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  *Ye(_14  ` ) hp x )XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  *Ve(_13   &hhp x &XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  *Se(_12   #p x #XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  *Pe(_11  h  p x XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  *Me(_10   pp x XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  (>Y&_9   x XXX5+ ` hp x 5  (ee&_8   5+ ` hp x 5XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  (_e&_7   /%` ` hp x /XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  (\e&_6   ," hp x ,XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  (Ye&_5  ` ) hp x )XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  (Ve&_4   &hhp x &XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  (Se&_3   #p x #XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  (Pe&_2  h  p x XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  (Me&_1   pp x XXX  5+ ` hp x 5  &>Y$_   x XXX5+ ` hp x 5  <:footnote tex     5+ ` hp x 5 XXX?\%2A`Arial?  SH\  `&Times New RomanS   5+ ` hp x 5  <:footnote ref:8page number<:Balloon Text   5+ ` hp x 5A[ $TahomaASH\  `&Times New RomanS  5+ ` hp x 5  64Hyperlink    <`+i :Outline001_1  . ," hp x ,23  ..  5+ ` hp x 5  < :Outline001_2   )6 6hp x )KY<6X9`(Courier NewK23  SH\  `&Times New RomanSKY<6X9`(Courier NewK..SH\  `&Times New RomanS  5+ ` hp x 5  < :Outline001_3   &p x &GFKr`WingdingsG23  SH\  `&Times New RomanSGFKr`WingdingsG..SH\  `&Times New RomanS  5+ ` hp x 5  Kr`Wingdings< :Outline001_4  6 #p x #AZ(\ Y`SymbolA23  SH\  `&Times New RomanSAZ(\ Y`SymbolA..SH\  `&Times New RomanS  5+ ` hp x 5  \  `&Times New Roman< :Outline001_5    >>p x KY<6X9`(Courier NewK23  SH\  `&Times New RomanSKY<6X9`(Courier NewK..SH\  `&Times New RomanS  5+ ` hp x 5  < :Outline001_6    x GFKr`WingdingsG23  SH\  `&Times New RomanSGFKr`WingdingsG..SH\  `&Times New RomanS  5+ ` hp x 5  < :Outline001_7  >  x AZ(\ Y`SymbolA23  SH\  `&Times New RomanSAZ(\ Y`SymbolA..SH\  `&Times New RomanS  5+ ` hp x 5  < :Outline001_8    FFx KY<6X9`(Courier NewK23  SH\  `&Times New RomanSKY<6X9`(Courier NewK..SH\  `&Times New RomanS  5+ ` hp x 5  < :Outline001_9      GFKr`WingdingsG23  SH\  `&Times New RomanSGFKr`WingdingsG..SH\  `&Times New RomanS  5+ ` hp x 5  <f+i :Outline002_1  X 2( ` hp x 223  ..  5+ ` hp x 5  <c+i :Outline002_2   /%` ` hp x /23  ..  5+ ` hp x 5  <`+i :Outline002_3 j  ," hp x ,23  ..  5+ ` hp x 5 j <]+i :Outline002_4  ` ) hp x )23  ..  5+ ` hp x 5  <Z+i :Outline002_5   &hhp x &23  ..  5+ ` hp x 5  <W+i :Outline002_6 j  #p x #23  ..  5+ ` hp x 5 j <T+i :Outline002_7  h  p x 23  ..  5+ ` hp x 5  <Q+i :Outline002_8   pp x 23  ..  5+ ` hp x 5  <B+] :Outline002_9 j  x 23  ..5+ ` hp x 5 j NOPQRSTU 35;AGMSY_11)a.i.1.a.i.1.a.WVi.<6X9`(Courier New(\ Y`Symbol $Tahoma%2A`ArialQuickMark 1kIA`2WP TypographicSymbols3#37=CIQYag1.a.i.(1)(a)(i)1)a)_i) \8  7:i+003|xU RWPage www.soundwitness.org/evange/index.html(O$http://www.soundwitness.org/ u!  X....XXXX USUS.,  _88 WNOPQRSTUV(03_/ /  8XXdd8"    XXXX  h"    $ rf! $\XXXX\,X\XThePurpose#\XX\,#\,X\XDrivenLife#\XX\,##XXX\X#,XX\,,"C݌ 8 Ќ\XX\,  r   #\XXX\Xu#\,X\XԄ#\XX\,d#\,X\XԀALutheran#\XX\,#\,X\XsPerspective H   #\XX\,##XXX\X#   r f!\XXXX\&Py%X\X  p8 #\XX%\&Py##XXX\X# $ rf! r $&Py%XX\&Py%%&PybyScottDiekmann L 4l kO  5  SoundWitness.org6kO  7  3 (   #\XX%\&Py##XXX\X#,XX\,,#\XX\,##XXX\X##'Frf!r'\XXXX F Forclarity,allquotationsfrom#XXX\X#\XXXXThePurposeDrivenLife#XXX\X" #\XXXXԀarein#XXX\X~ # \XXXXbold #XXX\X #\XXXX. "  #XXX\X # H.FF` hp x FrH\XXXXQuotationsfrom#XXX\X #\XXXXThePurposeDrivenLife#XXX\X #\XXXXԀcontainingitalicsarethoseofPastorRick    Warrenunlessotherwisenoted.   #XXX\Xt # ' rf!FFX'\XXXX#XXX\X_ #'Frf!r'\XXXX F PastorRickWarrensbook,#XXX\X #\XXXXThePurposeDrivenLife#XXX\X9 #\XXXX,#XXX\X #\XXhX1#XXX\X #\XXXXԀhassoldmillionsofcopies X  worldwide,#XXX\X!#\XXhX2#XXX\X#\XXXXԀandseemstobe sweepingthroughthevisiblechurch,beingusedbymany x@  differentdenominations.Accordingtothebooksjacketcover,itis agroundbreaking ^& manifestoonthemeaningoflife. D     F Wedidthe40DaysofPurposeCampaigninourchurch.Beforethefortydaysstarted,  peopleseemedexcitedabouttheopportunitytoreadthebookandmeetinsmallgroups  todiscussit.   F Aswewentthroughthefortydays,thereweretimesduringourgroupmeetingswhenI p pointedoutstatementsinthebookthatwerentinagreementwith_Scripture,_Ԁandother V timeswhenIkeptquiet.Ididntwanttodominatethediscussion,orspoilitforothersin t< thegroup.YetIcannotremainsilentwhenthetruthoftheGospelisbeingdistorted.Itis Z" ourdutyasChristiansto contendforthefaiththatwasonceforallentrustedtothe @ saints.#XXX\X#\XXhX3#XXX\X#\XXXXԀPaultellstheCorinthiansthat Wedemolishargumentsandeverypretensionthat & setsitselfupagainsttheknowledgeofGod,andwetakecaptiveeverythoughttomake   itobedienttoChrist,#XXX\X#\XXhX4#XXX\X.#\XXXXԀandPauladvisesTimothyto Watchyourlifeanddoctrineclosely.  Persevereinthem,becauseifyoudo,youwillsavebothyourselfandyourhearers.#XXX\Xt#\XXhX5#XXX\Xk#\XXXX    #XXX\X#\XXXX F ThePurposeDrivenLife#XXX\X#\XXXXԀfinished2004asthenumberoneselfhelpbook,andiscurrently !l  thenationsnumberonebestsellingbookofanykind.#XXX\X#\XXhX6#XXX\XT#\XXXXԀWhywoulda Christianbook "T! becomeabestseller?PeoplenormallyfleefromthecrossofChrist,notflocktoit.Part r#:" ofitmaybeduetothespiffypackaging#XXX\X# \XXXX" #XXX\X#\XXXXitlooksnice.Partofitmaybebecauseyoudont X$ # necessarilyknowfromthecoverthatitisa Christianbook.Partofitisduetothelarge D% !$ amountoffreepressthatithasreceived.Also,manypeople#XXX\X#\XXXXare#XXX\XA#\XXXXsearchingforthe *&!% meaningoflife.NowIllquitspeculating.PartofitisbecauseRickWarrenhas sanitized '"& GodsWord;hehascleanedupthepartsthatmightoffendanyone(thepartabouthowyou '#' arebynatureasinneranddeserveeternaldamnation,forinstance)and augmentedother ($( partstomakeyoulookwonderful.Whatstherenottolike!#XXX\X#\XXhX7#XXX\X#\XXXX )%)    F Youmightwonderhowabookthatcontainsover1,000Biblereferencescouldpossibly +X'+ sanitize,augment,orotherwisemanipulate.TheeasiestwayistouseapoorBible v,>(, translation.#XXX\X#\XXhX8#XXX\X+#\XXXXԀIfthatdoesntworktosupportyourposition,youcantakeaverseoutof \-$)- contexttomakeitappeartomeansomethingitactuallydoesntmean.#XXX\Xq#\XXhX9#XXX\Xb #\XXXXԀYoucanalsomix 8 _andmatchverses#XXX\X #\XXhX10#XXX\X4!#\XXXXԀorjustusepartofaverse,preferablywithoutnotingitinthefootnote,#XXX\X{!#\XXhX11#XXX\X "#\XXXX  allofwhicharesimilartotakingtheverseoutofcontext.Ifyourpositionisweak,youcan  useasingleverseoverandoverbyusingadifferenttranslationeachtime.#XXX\XR"#\XXhX12#XXX\Xl##\XXXXԀThis  techniqueworkswellinabooklike#XXX\X##\XXXXThePurposeDrivenLife#XXX\X7$#\XXXXԀwhereyouhavetolookinthe  backofthebooktodiscoverwhatverseisbeingquoted.Anotherwayistoaddhuman  wisdomthatisntcontainedintheBible,either#XXX\X$#\XXXXby#XXX\X%#\XXXXԀusingyourownwords#XXX\X%#\XXhX13#XXX\XD&#\XXXXԀorbyquoting  f others.#XXX\X&#\XXhX14#XXX\X&#\XXXXԀAlloftheabovecanbefoundin#XXX\XA'#\XXXXThePurposeDrivenLife#XXX\X'#\XXXX.  L      F PartofRickWarrensaudienceisnonChristians.Assuch,thereshouldbeinthebook R   aclearmessageofbothLawandGospelsothatthosewhoareunbelieversmightcome 8  toknowJesusastheirSavior,butthereisnosuchclearmessage.WhiletheGospelcan   befoundinthebook,itsmessagemaybelostduetoafocusonusandalackoftheLaw.   SomewouldarguethatsincethepurposeofthebookistohelppeopleseeGods   purposesfortheirlives,itdoesntneedtopresentLawandGospel.ButwithoutLawand   Gospeltherecanbenoconversion(themomentwebelieveJesusisourSaviorandare ~  thussaved),andwithoutconversion,unbelieverswontunderstandGodspurposesortheir d purposes.AsitsaysinRomans8:67: J   #XXX\X(#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXThemindofsinfulmanisdeath,butthemindcontrolledbytheSpiritislifeand N peace;thesinfulmindishostiletoGod.ItdoesnotsubmittoGod'slaw,norcan 4 itdoso.#XXX\Xu,#\XXhX1#XXh\X-#\XXhX5#XXX\X-#\XXXX  #XXX\X.#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXX F LestImakethesameerror,IpresentboththeLawandtheGospel.Mypurposeistwo  fold,firsttoproclaimtheGospelclearlytobothbelieverandunbeliever,andsecondlyto  useitasabasisforacomparisonofideaspresentedinthebook. z     #XXX\X.# \XXXXLawandGospel #XXX\XU0#\XXXX d,    F FirsttheLaw.Wearesinners#XXX\X0#\XXXXfromconception#XXX\X:1#\XXXX.#XXX\X1#\XXhX16#XXX\X1#\XXXXԀWhenGodcreatedAdamandEve 6 theyweresinless,butbecausetheysinnedagainstGodbyeatingtheforbidden#XXX\X2#\XXXXfruit#XXX\X2#\XXXXԀin#XXX\X$3#\XXXXԀthe   GardenofEden,allofushaveinheritedtheirguiltandcorruption.Nomatterwhatwedo, !  oursinfulnatureshowsthrough.NomatterhowhardItry,Iamimpatientwithmykids,I !! dontappreciatemywifeasmuchasIshould,andIcomplainwhenIhavetogotowork. "" OursinalienatesusfromGod.Ontheotherhand,Godisholy,perfect,withoutsin.God #|# #XXX\Xi3#\XXXXhates#XXX\X5#\XXXXԀsin.Hecannotandwillnottoleratesin.#XXX\X5#\XXhX17#XXX\X@6#\XXXXԀGodspunishmentforsinisdeath.#XXX\X6#\XXhX18#XXX\X6#\XXXXԀOur $b $ sinleavesuswithaterriblemessthatwecantovercome,butasSt.Paulsays: Thesting %J!% ofdeathissin,andthepowerofsinisthelaw.ButthanksbetoGod!Hegivesusthe h&0"& victorythroughourLordJesusChrist.#XXX\X:7#\XXhX19#XXX\X8#\XXXXԀThisleadsustotheGospel. N'#'      F TheGospelistheG#XXX\X8#\XXXXood#XXX\X9#\XXXXN#XXX\X9#\XXXXews#XXX\X&:#\XXXXԀaboutwhatJesusdidforus.Jesus,whois#XXX\Xn:#\XXXXMighty#XXX\X:#\XXXXԀGod#XXX\X%;#\XXhX20#XXX\Xn;#\XXXX )$) #XXX\X;#\XXXXandcreatorofallthings#XXX\X <#\XXXX,#XXX\Xg<#\XXhX21#XXX\X<#\XXXXԀhumbledhimselfbybecomingaman: *%*   #XXX\X<#\XXXX#XXX\Xz=#  *wFrw]!Fr*\XXXX[Jesus],Who,beinginverynatureGod,didnotconsiderequalitywithGod +', somethingtobegrasped,butmadehimselfnothing,takingtheverynatureofa ,|(- servant,beingmadeinhumanlikeness.Andbeingfoundinappearanceasa 8 man,hehumbledhimselfandbecameobedienttodeath!#XXX\X>#\XXXXevendeathona  cross!  #XXX\X?#  \XXXXPhilippians2:68#XXX\X+@#\XXXX  #XXX\X~@#  *Frf!wFrw*\XXXX#XXX\XA#  \XXXXJesusbecameamansothatHecouldbepunishedforoursin.#XXX\XjA#\XXhX22#XXX\XA#\XXXXԀHecametodowhatwe ~ cannot,tokeeptheLawforus,andsufferacrucifixionthatwasrightfullyours.  d  Consequently,justastheresultofonetrespasswascondemnationforallmen,soalso  J theresultofoneactofrighteousnesswasjustificationthatbringslifeforallmen.#XXX\X2B#\XXhX23#XXX\XC#\XXXXԀ h 0 Justificationisthegraciousactof#XXX\XD#\XXXXGodinwhichHe#XXX\XD#\XXXX,forChristssake,#XXX\XD#\XXXXrescindsthe N   believerssentenceofcondemnationpassedbecauseof#XXX\XBE#\XXXXtheir#XXX\XE#\XXXXsin,andfindstheminnocent 4   byascribingtothemChristsrighteousness.#XXX\X&F#\XXXXԀRomans4:25says Hewasdeliveredover   todeathforoursinsandwasraisedtolifeforourjustification.      F #XXX\XF#\XXXXItisbyfaithinJesuslifegivingdeathandresurrectionthatwearejustified,#XXX\XG#\XXXXԀandnotby   faithitself,butbytrustinginthepromisesoftheGospelthatfaithapprehends#XXX\XWH#\XXXX.We#XXX\X I#\XXXXԀareno z  longeralienatedfromGod.Jesusbloodshedonthecrosswashesawaythesinsof ` believers;wearerighteousbecauseJesusrighteousnessiscreditedtous.Godnowsees ~F usassinlessandHoly,eventhoughwearestillsinners.SincewearenowholyinGods d, sight,we#XXX\XQI#\XXXXԀhave#XXX\XK#\XXXXԀeternallife#XXX\XMK#\XXhX24#XXX\XK#\XXXXԀandlookforwardtospendingeternitywithGodinHeaven. J   р#XXX\XK#  ' rFrc!Fr'Therefore,sincewehavebeenjustifiedthroughfaith,wehavepeacewithGod  throughourLordJesusChrist,   'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXRomans5:1  #XXX\XM#   \XXXX F Soallweneedtodois#XXX\X3N# \XXXX #XXX\XN#\XXXXreceive#XXX\XN#\XXXXԀand#XXX\X2O#\XXXXbelieve#XXX\X|O#\XXXX #XXX\XO#\XXXX,#XXX\XP#\XXhX25#XXX\XWP#\XXXXԀright?Wrong.#XXX\XP#\XXXXWhilewedo receive x inthesensethatatconversiontheHolySpiritentersintoourheart,#XXX\XP#\XXXXԀwecannot#XXX\XQ#\XXXXacceptor#XXX\XQ#\XXXX d cometoGodonourown,eitherwhollyorinpart: J #XXX\XAR#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXButanaturalmandoesnotacceptthethingsoftheSpiritofGod,fortheyare N foolishnesstohim;andhecannotunderstandthem,becausetheyarespiritually 4 appraised.   #XXX\X"S# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXX1Corinthians2:14 !  #XXX\XT# \XXXX#XXX\XU#   ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXAsitiswritten:"Thereisnoonerighteous,notevenone;thereisnoonewho "" understands,noonewhoseeksGod. #z# #XXX\XU# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXRomans3:1011 $` $ #XXX\XV# \XXXX#XXX\XBW#  \XXXXItisonlythroughtheHolySpiritthatconversionoccurs.Wecantdoanyofitonourown; d&,"& beforeourconversionweareenemiesofGod.#XXX\XW#\XXhX26#XXX\XwX#\XXXXԀThroughtheLawtheHolySpiritworks J'#' inusaknowledgeofoursin,afearofGodspunishment,andadesireforforgiveness,#XXX\XX#\XXhX27#XXX\XY#\XXXX 0(#( andthroughtheGospelHeworksinussavingfaith.Thus,ourconversionandjustification )$) areaccomplishedthroughnoeffort,work,ormeritonourpart,butstrictlybyGodsgrace: )%* #XXX\XY#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXForitisbygraceyouhavebeensaved,throughfaith!andthisnotfrom +', yourselves,itisthegiftofGod!notbyworks,sothatnoonecanboast. ,v(- #XXX\X_[# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXEphesians2:89 8 #XXX\X\# \XXXX#XXX\X$]#   ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXhesavedus,notbecauseofrighteousthingswehaddone,butbecauseofhis  mercy.HesavedusthroughthewashingofrebirthandrenewalbytheHoly  Spirit,whomhepouredoutonusgenerouslythroughJesusChristourSavior,  sothat,havingbeenjustifiedbyhisgrace,wemightbecomeheirshavingthe ~ hopeofeternallife.  d #XXX\X]# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXTitus3:57  J #XXX\X_# \XXXX#XXX\Xc`#  \XXXXWedontmakeadecisionforChrist.WedontchooseHim,hechoosesus: N       #XXX\X`#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXYoudidnotchooseme,butIchoseyou...   #XXX\Xa# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXJohn15:16a   #XXX\Xb#   \XXXX#XXX\Xc#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXForhechoseusinhimbeforethecreationoftheworldtobeholyandblameless   inhissight.InlovehepredestinedustobeadoptedashissonsthroughJesus z  Christ,inaccordancewithhispleasureandwill"tothepraiseofhisglorious ` grace,whichhehasfreelygivenusintheOneheloves. ~F #XXX\Xc# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXEphesians1:46 d, #XXX\Xe# \XXXX#XXX\Xf#  \XXXX F TheHolySpiritdoesnotconvertusby magic,Hecomestousthroughthe #XXX\XVf#\XXXXmeansof 0 grace#XXX\Xf#\XXXXtoworkfaithinourheartsandpreserveit.The#XXX\Xcg#\XXXXmeansofgrace#XXX\Xg#\XXXXԀareHisWordand  theSacraments"BaptismandTheLordsSupper.#XXX\X2h#\XXXXWhilewearestillunbelievers,our  mercifulGodcomestous#XXX\Xh#\XXXX,#XXX\Xai#\XXXXԀand#XXX\Xi#\XXXXthrough#XXX\Xi#\XXXXthepreachingof#XXX\X5j#\XXXXHisWord#XXX\Xj#\XXXXԀtheHolySpirit#XXX\Xj#\XXXXcreates  faithinourheart,#XXX\X%k#\XXXXmov#XXX\Xk#\XXXXing#XXX\Xk#\XXXXԀourintellect,will,andheartto#XXX\X!l#\XXXXtrustinGodandHissavingwork  inChristJesus. z    F IcannotoveremphasizetheimportanceofGodsWordintheconversionofasinner.It ~F is#XXX\Xl#\XXXXonly#XXX\Xm#\XXXXԀthroughthespokenorwritten#XXX\Xm#\XXXXWord,ortheWordandwaterin#XXX\XYn#\XXXXԀBaptism(whichIwill d, discusslater),thatconversioncanoccur. L   #XXX\Xn#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXConsequently,faithcomesfromhearingthemessage,andthemessageis   heardthroughthewordofChrist.    #XXX\Xo# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXRomans10:17 !! #XXX\Xp# \XXXX#XXX\XJq#   ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXIamnotashamedofthegospel,becauseitisthepowerofGodforthesalvation #x# ofeveryonewhobelieves:firstfortheJew,thenfortheGentile. $^ $ #XXX\Xq# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXRomans1:16 |%D!% #XXX\X)s# \XXXX#XXX\Xs#  \XXXX F Whenweareconverted,webecomeanewcreation#XXX\Xs#\XXhX28#XXX\Xht#\XXXX,wearereborn.#XXX\Xt#\XXhX29#XXX\Xu#\XXXXԀWearefreeto H'#' praiseandglorifyGodbecauseofHisgraciousandlovingplanofsalvationthathasbeen .(#( revealedtousthroughtheGospel,andwearefreetotellothersaboutHim,andweare )$) freetodogoodworks.TheweightoftheLawisliftedfromus:#XXX\XKu# \XXXX )%*  #XXX\Xv#\XXXX#XXX\X)w#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXWhenyouweredeadinyoursinsandintheuncircumcisionofyoursinful +', nature,GodmadeyoualivewithChrist.Heforgaveusalloursins,having ,t(- canceledthewrittencode,withitsregulations,thatwasagainstusandthat 8 stoodopposedtous;hetookitaway,nailingittothecross.  #XXX\Xw# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXColossians2:1314  #XXX\Xy# \XXXX#XXX\X(z#  \XXXX F Wearenowjustifiedbyfaith.MartinLutherspeaksoffaith:      #XXX\Xwz#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXFaith,however,isadivineworkinus.Itchangesusandmakesustobeborn  d anewofGod(John1);itkillstheoldAdamandmakesaltogetherdifferentmen,  J inheartandspiritandmindandpowers,anditbringswithittheHolyGhost.Oh, h 0 itisaliving,busy,active,mightything,thisfaith;andsoitisimpossibleforitnot N   todogoodworksincessantly.Itdoesnotaskwhethertherearegoodworksto 4   do,butbeforethequestionrises;ithasalreadydonethem,andisalwaysatthe   doingofthem.#XXX\Xt{#\XXhX30#XXX\X.~#\XXXX   #XXX\Xu~#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXX F Nowthatweareanewcreation,ourattitudechanges.WeseekGodswillforourlives.   WefollowthecommandofRomans12:2: z      #XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXDonotconformanylongertothepatternofthisworld,butbetransformedbythe ~F renewingofyourmind.ThenyouwillbeabletotestandapprovewhatGod'swill d, is"hisgood,pleasingandperfectwill. J #XXX\Xe#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXX F TheprocesswherebyourattitudeischangedandwebecomemoreChristlikeiscalled  sanctification,anditcontinuesthroughoutourlife.WearesanctifiedbytheHolySpirit  throughthe#XXX\X#\XXXXmeansofgrace#XXX\X+#\XXXX.  #XXX\X~#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXMayGodhimself,theGodofpeace,sanctifyyouthroughandthrough.Mayyour x wholespirit,soulandbodybekeptblamelessatthecomingofourLordJesus ^ Christ. |D #XXX\X# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXX1Thessalonians5:23 b* #XXX\X# \XXXX#XXX\X#  \XXXX F Sanctification,astheaboveverseillustrates,isprimarilytheworkoftheHolySpirit,and . itisalwaystheHolySpiritwhotakesthelead#XXX\XT#\XXXXtoeffectoursanctification.#XXX\XD#\XXhX3#XXh\X#\XXhX1#XXX\X#\XXXXԀUnlike   conversion,wedo#XXX\X/#\XXXX,inweakness,#XXX\X#\XXXXԀcooperatewiththeHolySpiritinoursanctificationasHe    leadsus#XXX\X#\XXXXinthedoingofgoodworksandbecomingmoreChristlike#XXX\X#\XXXX,#XXX\X#\XXhX3#XXh\XI#\XXhX2#XXX\X#\XXXXԀbutonlyinsofaras !! weremaininfaiththroughGodsgrace.#XXX\XҊ#\XXhX33 "" #XXX\Xj#\XXXX#XXX\XNj#\XXXX F Conversionandsanctificationarenotaprocesswhereouroldsinfulnatureisreformed; $Z $ wearereborn.Theoldstructureisntrenovated,theoldoneistorndownandanewone x%@!% replacesit;webecomeanewcreation. ^&&"& #XXX\X #  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXForifyouliveaccordingtothesinfulnature,youwilldie;butifbytheSpirityou *(#( puttodeaththemisdeedsofthebody,youwilllive, )$) #XXX\X# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXRomans8:13 )%* #XXX\X# \XXXX#XXX\Xk#   ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXThosewhobelongtoChristJesushavecrucifiedthesinfulnaturewithits +', passionsand_desires. ,p(- #XXX\X# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXGalatians5:24 8 #XXX\X'# \XXXX#XXX\X#  \XXXX F Insummary,theHolySpiritusestheLawtomakeusawareofoursinandfearGods  wrath.ButtheLawcannotsave,itcanonlyconvict.TheHolySpiritthenactsthroughthe  #XXX\X#\XXXXmeansofgrace#XXX\X#\XXXXԀtoconvertus,justifyus,andsanctifyus.     F AndwhileasChristianswearenolongerundertheLaw,#XXX\Xi#\XXhX34#XXX\X?#\XXXXԀtheLawisstillusefultous.  f Itisusedasacurb,#XXX\X#\XXhX35#XXX\X#\XXXXԀamirror,#XXX\X\#\XXhX36#XXX\X#\XXXXԀandaguide.#XXX\X#\XXhX37#XXX\XD#\XXXXԀAsacurb,tokeepourstillpresentsinful  L natureincheck,asamirror,toremindusthatwearestillsinnersinneedofaSavior,and j 2 asaguideindailylife,pointingthewaytogoodworks,whichwedojoyfullyandwillingly P   withoutcoercion.#XXX\X#\XXhX38#XXX\X#\XXXXԀButitisstilltheGospelthatmotivatesandproducesspirituallygood 6   works,nevertheLaw.        F NowthatwevereviewedLawandGospel,letsgetbacktothebook.    F RickWarrenstates:#XXX\XM# \XXXX"But #XXX\X#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X # \XXXXforunity'ssakewemustneverletdifferencesdivideus." #XXX\XO#\XXhX39#XXX\Xњ#\XXXXԀ b Hisstatementisnotinkeepingwith_Scripture._ԀPaulwritestoTituswhilespeakingabout N pastors: Hemustholdfirmlytothetrustworthymessageasithasbeentaught,sothathe l4 canencourageothersbysounddoctrineandrefutethosewhoopposeit.#XXX\X#\XXhX40#XXX\X#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X#\XXXXWhilewe R shouldseekunitywithinthechurch,wemustnotcompro#XXX\XJ#\XXXXmisedoctrinetodoso.When 8 doctrinaldifferencesareignored,thetruthisignoredaswell.#XXX\X#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X#\XXXXPastorWarrensbook#XXX\X؞#\XXXXThe  PurposeDrivenLife#XXX\X5#\XXXXignoressounddoctrinebyturningourfocusfromChristandthecross  inwardtoward#XXX\X#\XXXXsourselves,byminimizingtheL#XXX\XO#\XXXXaw,bydistortingtheimageofbothourselves  andGod,andbydiscountingthe#XXX\X#\XXXXmeansofgrace#XXX\XX#\XXXX.ItakenopleasureincriticizingPastor  Warren,butwhenGodswordisabused,thaterrormustbeexposedandrefuted. Ifyou  donotstandfirminyourfaith,#XXX\X#\XXXXԀyouwillnotstandatall."#XXX\X#\XXhX4#XXh\X #\XXhX1#XXX\Xc#\XXXX j   #XXX\X#\XXXX#XXX\X # \XXXXFindingYourself,YourTrueSelf #XXX\XV#\XXXX T    F #XXX\X#\XXXXThePurposeDrivenLife#XXX\X1#\XXXXistoutedas#XXX\X# \XXXX a#XXX\X#\XXXXԀ40dayspiritualjourney.#XXX\X*#\XXXX #XXX\X#\XXhX42#XXX\Xզ#\XXXXԀPartofthatjourney &  includesfindingoutwhoyouare,apopularcatchphraseinoursociety.RickWarren(RW) !  providesthefollowingquotesfromaparaphrasedBiblecalled#XXX\X#\XXXXTheMessage#XXX\X8#\XXXXtohelplead !! theway: ""   #XXX\X# \XXXXԀ r #XXX\X$# \XXXXIt'sinChristthat#XXX\X{#\XXXXwefindoutwhoweare#XXX\Xԩ#\XXXXԀandwhatwearelivingfor.Long $v $ beforewefirstheardofChristandgotourhopesup,hehadhiseyeonus,had %`!% designsonusforgloriousliving,partoftheoverallpurposeheisworkingout &J"& ineverythingandeveryone#XXX\X/#\XXXX. #XXX\X#\XXXXԀ[Emphasisadded] l'4#' #XXX\Xԫ#   \XXXXEphesians1:1112,pages5&20#XXX\XV# X( $(  \XXXX#XXX\Xڬ#    ' rFrc!Fr' \XXXXSelfhelpisnohelpatall.Selfsacrificeistheway,myway,to#XXX\Xr#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X#\XXXXfinding $*%* yourself,yourtrueself#XXX\XC#\XXXX. #XXX\X#\XXXXԀ[Emphasisadded] +&+ #XXX\X#    'Fr]!rFr'\XXXXMatthew16:25,page19 +', #XXX\X# *Frf!Fr*\XXXX ,(- _#XXX\Xa#  \XXXXOnethingthatthesetwoquoteshaveincommonisthattheyhavenothingtodowith#XXX\X԰# \XXXX #XXX\Xm#\XXXXyour 8 trueself#XXX\X#\XXXX #XXX\X#\XXXX.Byreviewingtheseversesinamoreliteral,wordforwordtranslationrather $ thanaparaphrase,thetruemeaningofeachversecanbediscovered:#XXX\Xf#\XXhX43#XXX\XT#\XXXX  #XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXInhim[Jesus]wewerealsochosen,havingbeenpredestinedaccordingtothe  planofhim[GodtheFather]whoworksouteverythinginconformitywiththe  purposeofhiswill,inorderthatwe,whowerethefirsttohopeinChrist,might  p beforthepraiseofhisglory.  V #XXX\X6# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXEphesians1:1112 t < #XXX\X$# \XXXX#XXX\X#   ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXForwhoeverwantstosavehislifewillloseit,butwhoeverloseshislifeforme @   [Jesus]willfindit. &  #XXX\X,# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXMatthew16:25    #XXX\XN# \XXXX#XXX\X#  \XXXX F Thisseemslikearockystartforourjourneyofselfdiscovery.Theseversesarentsaying   anythingaboutmy#XXX\X# \XXXX #XXX\X#\XXXXtrueself#XXX\X/#\XXXX #XXX\X}#\XXXX.IdontfindoutwhoIaminEphesians1,thefocusofthe   verseisGodsplanofsalvationforme.ItsGoddemonstratinghisgracethroughJesus, r accordingtothepurposeofHiswill. X    F #XXX\Xƺ#\XXXXTheMessage#XXX\X'#\XXXXhasmefindingmy#XXX\Xx# \XXXX #XXX\Xϼ#\XXXXtrueself#XXX\X#\XXXX #XXX\Xf#\XXXXԀinMatthew16:25,buttheNIVtranslation \$ hasmelosingmylifeforChrist#XXX\X# \XXXX" #XXX\XS#\XXXXthatsaprettybigdifference.Whichtranslationis J correct?Toputitintocontext,wecanlookatverse24intheNIV: ThenJesussaidtohis 6 disciples,Ifanyonewouldcomeafterme,hemustdenyhimselfandtakeuphiscrossand  followme.Neitherversesaysanythingaboutyour#XXX\X# \XXXX #XXX\XQ#\XXXXtrueself#XXX\X#\XXXX #XXX\X#\XXXX.Thethoughtbehind   takingupyourcrossandlosingyourlifeforJesusisthatyoumustleaveyouroldlife  behind,#XXX\X1#\XXhX44#XXX\X#\XXXXԀ#XXX\Xc#\XXXXconfess#XXX\X#\XXXXԀJesus#XXX\X#\XXXXas#XXX\X8#\XXXXԀLord,andbewillingtosufferandsacrificeforJesusandforthe  sakeoftheGospel,ataskthat,liketherichyoungman,#XXX\X|#\XXhX45#XXX\XR#\XXXXԀmanypeoplewillnotdo.Thats  becauseourreal#XXX\X# \XXXX #XXX\X(#\XXXXtrueself#XXX\Xq#\XXXX #XXX\X#\XXXX,theonebornsinful,wantsnothingtodowithlosinghisorher h life.PastorWarrensomehowseemstothinkthatifwefindourtrueself,itwilljumpatthe T chancetodoGodsbidding.AswesawinthediscussiononLawearlier,ourtrueselfis r: oursinfulnaturewhichwewillnevermasterwhileonearth(thoughitwillbegoneforever X  oncewereachHeaven,byGodsgraceandpower);Jeremiah17:9saysourheartis >   deceitfulaboveallthingsandbeyondcure.Weshouldntwanttofindourtrueself,we $!  shouldwanttocrucifyit.#XXX\X#\XXhX46#XXX\X#\XXXXԀWhatisalsomadeclearinverse26isthatthelifeyoufindis  "! notyourownlife,but#XXX\X8#\XXXXeternal#XXX\X#\XXXXԀlife: Whatgoodwillitbeforamanifhegainsthewhole "" world,yetforfeitshissoul?Orwhatcanamangiveinexchangeforhissoul? ##      F Didyounoticeintheabovetwoversesthatin#XXX\X7#\XXXXTheMessage#XXX\X#\XXXXverses,theemphasisison %l!% you,whileintheNIVversestheemphasisisonGod?#XXX\X#\XXXXTheMessage#XXX\X#\XXXXversesaremuch &T"& moremancentered,theNIVversesareChristcentered.Thisuseofparaphrased t'<#' translationsandcontextualerrorstochangetheBiblefromaChristcenteredmessageto Z("$( amancenteredmessageisacontinualthreadrunningthroughout#XXX\X#\XXXXThePurposeDrivenLife @)%) #XXX\XS#\XXXX(PDL).Itisnoaccident.GoddoesnotappreciateitwhensomeonechangesHisWord. (*%* IfyouchangeGodsWordyouarepretendingtobeGod.Godsresponsecanbefound +&+ inProverbs30:6: +',    ,(- #XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXDonotaddtohiswords,orhewillrebukeyouandproveyoualiar. 8 #XXX\Xi#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXX F Goddoesnotwantustoseekour#XXX\XG# \XXXX #XXX\X#\XXXXtrueself#XXX\X#\XXXX #XXX\XQ#\XXXX,hewantsustoseekHim.Ifyouare  spendingtimenarcissisticallygazingatyourreflectioninapool,thatslesstimethatyou  canusetoseekandserveHim.Youcannotservetwomasters.#XXX\X#\XXhX47#XXX\X#\XXXXԀWheneveryouturnfrom  aChristcenteredtheologytoamancenteredtheology,youaredebasingwhatChristdid  foryouonthecross.Whenyouturnfromthecross,youbecomeliketheIsraelites.  j ThoughGodwasdirectlybeforethem,leadingtheminapillarofcloudbydayandapillar  P offirebynight,theystillturnedawaytoworshipidolstheythemselvesmade.Whenwe n 6 turnawayfromJesusandthecross,wemakeanidolofourselves. T   #XXX\X#\XXXX#XXX\X# \XXXXAugmentation #XXX\X#\XXXXԀ      F Continuingalongonour roadtrip,PDLoften augmentsourselfimagebymakingus   appeartohavemeritinandofourselves,adisturbingdoctrinenotfoundintheBible.   ParaphrasedversionsoftheBibleareusedtochangethepictureofourselves: l   #XXX\X(#  ' rFrc!Fr' \XXXX% ] %]VGod'swisdom...goesdeepintotheinteriorofhispurposes....It'snotthe p8 latestmessage,butmoreliketheoldest"whatGoddeterminedas#XXX\X7#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X;#\XXXXtheway Z" tobringouthisbestinus#XXX\X#\XXXX. #XXX\X#\XXXXԀ[emphasisadded] F #XXX\XI# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXX1Corinthians2:7,#XXX\X#\XXXXTheMessage#XXX\XY#\XXXX,page20 2 #XXX\X# \XXXX#XXX\X#   ' rFrc!Fr' \XXXXGoddecidedtogiveuslifethroughthewordoftruthso#XXX\X#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X,#\XXXXwemightbethe  mostimportantofallthethingshemade#XXX\Xu#\XXXX. #XXX\X #\XXXXԀ[emphasisadded]  #XXX\XO# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXJames1:18,#XXX\X#\XXXXNewCenturyVersion#XXX\XW#\XXXX,page24,186  #XXX\X# \XXXX#XXX\X##  \XXXXComparethesameversesintheNIV: n     #XXX\Xr#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXNo,wespeakofGod'ssecretwisdom,awisdomthathasbeenhiddenandthat r: #XXX\XH#\XXXXGoddestinedforourglory#XXX\X#\XXXXbeforetimebegan.[emphasisadded] X  #XXX\XM# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXX1Corinthians2:7 @  #XXX\X# \XXXX#XXX\X#   ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXHechosetogiveusbirththroughthewordoftruth,that#XXX\X#\XXXXwemightbeakindof  "! firstfruitsofallhecreated#XXX\X#\XXXX.[emphasisadded] "" #XXX\X)# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXJames1:18 ## #XXX\X# \XXXX#XXX\XP#  \XXXX F Intheabovecomparisons,wecanseethatGodisntbringingoutthebestinusor %p!% makingusthemostimportant;HesshowingusHisgraceandlovingkindness.Heisnt &V"& respondingtousbecausewearemeritorious,butbecauseHelovesus.God#XXX\X#\XXXXrevealsHis t'<#' secretwisdomtous,Hisdivineplanofsalvation,sothatthroughfaithinChristwewill Z("$( ultimatelyshareinHiseternalgloryinHeaven.#XXX\X#\XXhX4#XXh\X#\XXhX8#XXX\XZ#\XXXXԀWearerebornsothatwecanbeliving @)%) sacrifices(firstfruits)forHim.Intheparaphrasedverses,thefocusisonus;intheaccurate &*%* translation,thefocusisonChrist.#XXX\X#\XXhX49#XXX\X#\XXXX  +&+    F Onpage69RW_says: ,(- Ї  #XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr' \XXXXGodbecamesodisgustedwiththehumanracethatheconsideredwiping 8 itout.ButtherewasonemanwhomadeGodsmile.TheBiblesays, $ #XXX\X#\XXXX NoahwasapleasuretotheLord.#XXX\X#\XXXXԀ #XXX\Xb#\XXXX[Genesis6:8,#XXX\X#\XXXXLivingBible#XXX\X#\XXXX]#XXX\XL# \XXXXԀGodsaid,   Thisguybringsmepleasure.Hemakesmesmile.Illstartoverwithhis  family.BecauseNoahbroughtpleasuretoGod,youandIarealivetoday.   #XXX\X#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXX F The#XXX\X#\XXXXNewInternationalVersion#XXX\XX#\XXXXԀ(NIV)translationdoesnotsaythat#XXX\X# \XXXX #XXX\X##\XXXXNoahwasapleasure   totheLord#XXX\Xi#\XXXX #XXX\X#\XXXX,butthat NoahfoundfavorintheeyesoftheLORD.Anotherwordfor  p  favoris grace.IntheNIVverse,NoahdoesntmakeGodsmile,Noahisshowngrace  \ byGod.WearenotalivetodaybecauseNoahbroughtpleasuretoGod,wearealive z B  todaybecauseGodshowed#XXX\X*#\XXXXgrace#XXX\X#\XXXXԀtoNoah. ` (      #XXX\X# \XXXXSanitization #XXX\X#\XXXX      F OnewayRW sanitizesourimageofourselvesisbyavoiding_Scripture_Ԁthatshowsus   our#XXX\X#\XXXXreal#XXX\X#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X:# \XXXX #XXX\X#\XXXXtrueself#XXX\X#\XXXX #XXX\X#\XXXX,theuglysinner.AnexampleofthissanitizationoccursinDay9, What  MakesGodSmile?,onpage76:    #XXX\X`#  ' rFrc!Fr' \XXXXGodislookingforpeoplelikeNoahinthetwentyfirstcentury"people N willingtoliveforthepleasureofGod.TheBiblesays, #XXX\X#\XXXXTheLordlooks r: downfromheavenonallmankindtoseeifthereareanywhoarewise,who ^& wanttopleaseGod#XXX\Xn#\XXXX.#XXX\XF#\XXXX#XXX\X#  H     'Fr]!rFr'\XXXX[Psalm14:2,#XXX\X6#\XXXXLivingBible#XXX\X#\XXXX] 4 #XXX\X# *Frf!Fr*\XXXX#XXX\Xi#  \XXXXTheproblemisthatRWomitswhatitistheLordseeswhenHelooksdownfromHeaven  onallmankind.Hereisverse2,accompaniedbyverse3fromtheNIV:      #XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXTheLORDlooksdownfromheavenonthesonsofmentoseeifthereareany | whounderstand,anywhoseekGod.Allhaveturnedaside,theyhavetogether b becomecorrupt;thereisnoonewhodoesgood,notevenone. H #XXX\X#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXXVersethreeputsversetwointocontext.Wefindoutthetruthaboutourselves(atleastthe L!  sinfulnatureside),we#XXX\X#\XXXXdont#XXX\X#\XXXXwanttoseekGod. 2"!    F Anotherwaythemessageis sanitizedisbyomittingtheLaw(atleastthe2#XXX\X#\XXhXnd#XXX\X#\XXXXԀuseofthe $# Law"thatshowsusoursin).TheBibleisaloteasiertoreadifwearentconfrontedby $ $ theLaw"theLawmakesustoouncomfortable.Godswrathisntapopularsubject;it %!% doesntsellwell.WhileRWdoesmentionsin,repentance,andHell,theyarentfrequent &z"& topics.Phraseslike Godisaconsumingfire,#XXX\X#\XXhX50#XXX\X#\XXXXԀ jealousGod,#XXX\X(#\XXhX51#XXX\X#\XXXXԀ eternalfire,#XXX\X#\XXhX52#XXX\X$#\XXXXԀand fiery '`#' lakeofburningsulfur#XXX\Xk#\XXhX53#XXX\X#\XXXXԀwontshowuponyourPDLwordsearch.Throughtheusual ~(F$(  sleightofhandbymanipulationofvarioustranslationsandomissionandjugglingof d),%) versesalongwithfootnoteerrors,thefearofGod,#XXX\X4#\XXhX54#XXX\Xo#\XXXXԀsin,#XXX\X#\XXhX55#XXX\X #\XXXXԀanddeath#XXX\XG #\XXhX56#XXX\X #\XXXXԀareoften lostin J*&* translation.Asanexample,hequotesthefirsthalfofJohn3:36from#XXX\X #\XXXXTheMessage#XXX\X #\XXXXԀon 0+&+  page58,#XXX\X # \XXXX"#XXX\XY #\XXXXWhoeveracceptsandtruststheSongetsinoneverything,lifecomplete ,', _andforever!#XXX\X #\XXXX #XXX\X\ #\XXXX,butheskipsthelasthalfoftheverse.Hereisthewholeverse#XXX\X #\XXXXfromtheNIV#XXX\X+ #\XXXX: 8    #XXX\Xy #  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXWhoeverbelievesintheSonhaseternallife,butwhoeverrejectstheSonwill   notseelife,forGod'swrathremainsonhim."  #XXX\X+#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXX F Wevenowtraveledalongwaydowntheroadonourspiritualjourney,andweareatan  impasse.Thesignreads NOOUTLET.Wevepaidforatriptodiscoverwhowereally  j are,butinsteadhavediscoveredwhowereallyarent.  P    F Byaugmentingandsanitizing,weareleftwithapictureofourselvesthatlooksmorelike T   areflectedimagefromthewavymirrorinthefunhouseatthecarnival.Andourpicture :   ofGodisbecomingdistortedaswell.     F Whenyouread#XXX\XV# \XXXX Hethoughtofyoufirst #XXX\X##\XXXX,#XXX\X#\XXhX57#XXX\X#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X# \XXXX yourlifehasprofoundmeaning! #XXX\XZ#\XXXX,#XXX\X#\XXhX58#XXX\X #\XXXXԀ#XXX\XS# \XXXX he    #XXX\X#\XXXX[God]#XXX\X# \XXXXԀwillenjoyus #XXX\XC#\XXXX,#XXX\X#\XXhX59#XXX\X#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X'# \XXXX ThegloryofGodisahumanbeingfullyalive! #XXX\Xm#\XXXX,#XXX\X#\XXhX60#XXX\X.#\XXXXԀ#XXX\Xu# \XXXX Itproves   yourworth #XXX\X#\XXXX,#XXX\X0#\XXhX61#XXX\Xv#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X# \XXXX youbringpleasuretoGod #XXX\X#\XXXX,#XXX\Xi#\XXhX62#XXX\X#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X# \XXXX He#XXX\X<#\XXXXlongs#XXX\X#\XXXXԀforyoutoknowhimand   spendtimewithhim #XXX\X#\XXXX,#XXX\X[#\XXhX63#XXX\X#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X# \XXXX Godwantstobeyourbestfriend #XXX\X.#\XXXX,#XXX\X#\XXhX64#XXX\X#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X(# \XXXX #XXX\Xn#\XXXXGodbringsthebest x outofyou#XXX\X#\XXXX #XXX\X.#\XXXX,#XXX\Xw#\XXhX65#XXX\X#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X# \XXXX"#XXX\XJ#\XXXXIwantyoutothinkabouthowallthismakesyoumoresignificant#XXX\X#\XXXX #XXX\X #\XXXX,#XXX\X_ #\XXhX66#XXX\X #\XXXX d #XXX\X # \XXXX #XXX\XF!#\XXXXtherealyou,thegloriousyou#XXX\X!#\XXXX #XXX\X!#\XXXX,#XXX\X;"#\XXhX67#XXX\X"#\XXXXԀyoustartbelieving,whetheryouareabelieveroran P unbeliever,thatyouareworthyandselfimportant.AndyoustartbelievingthatGodisa t< jovialoldSt.Nicktypeofguywithajollylaughwhohasyousitonhiskneeanddoesnt Z" mindalittlesin.#XXX\X"#\XXhX6#XXh\XK$#\XXhX8#XXX\X$#\XXXXԀ Pridegoesbeforedestruction,ahaughtyspiritbeforeafall.#XXX\X$#\XXhX69 @   #XXX\Xa%#\XXXX F NotevenRickWarrencansanitizeourreal#XXX\X%# \XXXX trueself #XXX\XF&#\XXXX. Althoughyouwashyourself   withsodaanduseanabundanceofsoap,thestainofyourguiltisstillbeforeme,declares  theSovereignLORD.#XXX\X&#\XXhX70#XXX\X'#\XXXXԀ Iknowthatnothinggoodlivesinme,thatis,inmysinfulnature.  ForIhavethedesiretodowhatisgood,butIcannotcarryitout.#XXX\X'#\XXhX71  #XXX\X(#\XXXX F Whenourattentionisdivertedfromtheaccuratereflectionofourselvesassinners,and X themirroristhentotallyremovedbyomittingGodsLaw,wearewellaroundthebendand v> speedingtowardsthesignthatreads DANGER.Atthispointthebelieversseatbelthas \$ comeundone,andtheunbelieverisbeingpulledoutsidethesafeconfinesofthebusand B  danglingbythedoorasthevehicleroundsthecurve. Forinhisowneyesheflatters (!  himselftoomuchtodetectorhatehissin.#XXX\X6)#\XXhX72 "! #XXX\X+#\XXXX F Youcannot cutcornerswithLawandGospel.The#XXX\XD,#\XXXXGoodNews#XXX\X,#\XXXXԀ(theGospel)only ## becomesgoodnewsafterwehavefirstheardthe#XXX\X-#\XXXXLaw#XXX\X-#\XXXX,becomesorrowfulandrepent.The $ $ severityoftheLawshould#XXX\X-#\XXXXnever#XXX\X.#\XXXXԀbeminimizedormarginalized.Anyefforttomake %p!% ChristianitymorepalatablebydownplayingtheLawandmakingthesinnerlookgoodisa &X"& roadmapfordisaster,nomatterhowwellintentioned.Wecannotallowourattentionto v'>#' beshiftedfromthecrossontoourselves. \($$(     #XXX\X.# \XXXXYouvebeenrobbed! #XXX\X0#\XXXX +',  ,(-    F AsIdiscussedearlier,theHolySpiritonlyconvertsandsanctifiesusthrough#XXX\X0#\XXXXmeans#XXX\X1#\XXXX, 8 called#XXX\X2#\XXXXthemeansofgrace#XXX\X2#\XXXX,whicharetheScripturesandtheSacraments.ASacrament   isdefinedasasacredactinstitutedbyGod#XXX\X2#\XXhX73#XXX\X3#\XXXXԀinwhichGodHimselfjoinsHisWordof  promiseintheGospeltoavisibleelement,graciouslyofferingustheforgivenessofsins  earnedforusbyChristonthecross.       F InBaptism,oursinsareforgiven,#XXX\X3#\XXhX74#XXX\XO5#\XXXXԀwearerescuedfromdeath,andthussalvationis  h given,#XXX\X5#\XXhX75#XXX\X'6#\XXXXԀbecauseofJesusdeathandresurrection.TheHolySpiritworksforgivenessand  N grantsandstrengthensfaithbywaterconnectedtotheWordofGod.Baptismisnota l 4 onetimething.WhileweareonlyBaptizedonce,wereceivethebenefitsofthepromises R   GodoffersinourBaptismeachday.ThroughBaptismouroldsinfulnatureisdaily 8  drownedthroughcontritionandrepentance,andweareagainrenewed,#XXX\Xn6#\XXhX76#XXX\X8#\XXXXԀoursinshaving   beenwashedawaytoserveGodinjoyandrighteousness.        F InCommunion,JesuscomestousthroughHisactualbodyandblood givenforyoufor   theforgivenessofyoursins,#XXX\X8#\XXhX77#XXX\XO:#\XXXXԀconnectedchieflywiththeWordandalsothebreadand ~  wine.InthatbodyandbloodwereceiveallthemeritandbenefitsthatJesusprocuredfor d uswhenHewassacrificedinourplacethroughHiscrucifixion. J      F In#XXX\X:#\XXXXThePurposeDrivenLife#XXX\X<#\XXXX,RickWarrendescribesBaptismasnothingmorethana N symbol,a#XXX\Xo<# \XXXX visiblereminder #XXX\X =#\XXXX.#XXX\Xf=#\XXhX78#XXX\X=#\XXXXԀCommunionismentionedonlyinpassing,beinglumped 6 togetherwithBaptismandotherpartsofachurchservice.#XXX\X=#\XXhX79#XXX\X>#\XXXXԀRWstatesthateverypartof " achurchserviceisanactofworship,#XXX\X?#\XXhX80#XXX\X?#\XXXXԀandhedefinesworshipas#XXX\X?# \XXXX bringingpleasureto  God #XXX\XI@#\XXXX.#XXX\X@#\XXhX81#XXX\XA#\XXXXԀBycallingtheSacramentsnothingmorethan#XXX\XOA# \XXXX bringingpleasuretoGod #XXX\XA#\XXXXԀhe  turnstheSacramentsfromanactofGodinwhichGodcomestousintoanactofourown  inwhichweoffersomethingtoGod;heisbasicallyturningtheSacramentsontheirheads,  turningtheSacramentsintoa#XXX\X'B#\XXXXwork#XXX\X}C#\XXXX.HeisrobbingyouoftheGospelpromiseofferedin t BaptismandCommunionandrejectingwhatChristhasdoneforus. \      F IntheSacraments#XXX\XC#\XXXXGodcomestous,forus#XXX\XD#\XXXX.Oncewehavebeenconverted,alloursins `( areforgiven.Godseesusasholy.Yetwearestillsinners.Ourbattlewithoursinful H naturecontinues.IntheSacraments#XXX\X=E#\XXXXGodcomestous#XXX\XWF#\XXXXthroughWord,water,bread/body, .  andwine/bloodandoffersusforgivenessofsinstoeaseourtroubledhearts.#XXX\XF#\XXXXGodcomes !  tous#XXX\XuG#\XXXXthroughelementsthatwecanhear,see,feel,taste,andsmell.#XXX\XG#\XXXXGodcomestous#XXX\XdH#\XXXXto !! forgiveus,saveus,strengthenus,comfortus,renewus,uniteus.Inourlivesweareoften "" wornout,frustrated,embattled,strickenbygrief,afraid,ashamedofourownbehaviorand ## sinbutyettooselfishtoadmititorevenrecognizeit.Itisthenthatwemostneedtorepent $z $ andreceivethereconciliationofferedbytheSacraments,thereconciliationthatagain %`!% makesusrightwithGodandrenewsourspirit.WhenRickWarrensaysthat#XXX\XH# \XXXX Worship ~&F"& isnotforyourbenefit #XXX\X%K#\XXXX,#XXX\XK#\XXhX82#XXX\XK#\XXXXԀheiswrong.HeismissinganabundantoutpouringofGods j'2#' gracethroughtheWord,Baptism,andCommunionthatis#XXX\X2L#\XXXXentirely#XXX\XM#\XXXXԀforourbenefit. V($(      F Thebenefitsofthe#XXX\XOM#\XXXXmeansofgrace#XXX\XM#\XXXX,whetherbytheWord,Baptism,orCommunion,can $*%* onlybeapprehendedthroughfaith.IfyoubelievethatBaptismandCommunionareonly  +&+  symbols,youturnthemintoamanmadeworkandforfeittheforgivenessandsalvation +', whichtheyoffer.DontletRickWarrenoranyoneelserobyouofanyofthefreegrace 8 offeredthroughJesusChristourLord.         #XXX\XFN# \XXXXTheFirstQuestion #XXX\XP#\XXXX     F RW#XXX\XP# \XXXX surmises #XXX\X^Q#\XXXXԀonpage34thattherearetwocrucialquestionsthatGodwillaskus  j beforeweentereternity.#XXX\XQ#\XXXXHistwoquestionsarepurelyhypothetica#XXX\XjR#\XXXXl.TheBibledoesnot  V #XXX\XR#\XXXXexplain#XXX\XAS#\XXXXliterally#XXX\XS#\XXXXeverythingthatwilltakeplaceonthedayofjudgment.Whethertherewill t < bequestions,orwhattheymightbe,IleavetoGodtodecide.#XXX\XS#\XXhX83#XXX\XT#\XXXXԀIdiscussRWstwo Z "  questionsnottolendcredencetothem,buttoexplorehowtheyinfluencehis#XXX\XU# \XXXX life @   metaphor. #XXX\XU#\XXhX84#XXX\X2V#\XXXXԀLetstakeamomenttodiscusseachofthesetwo#XXX\XyV# \XXXX crucial #XXX\XV#\XXXXԀquestions. ,       F ThefirstquestionthatGodwillaskusbeforeweentereternity,accordingtoRickWarren,   is#XXX\XHW# \XXXX #XXX\XEX#\XXXXWhatdidyoudowithmySon,JesusChrist?#XXX\XX#\XXXX #XXX\XX#\XXXXԀ#XXX\XFY#\XXXXHestatesthat#XXX\XY# \XXXX Thefirstquestion   willdetermine#XXX\XY#\XXXXwhere#XXX\X]Z#\XXXXԀyouspendeternity. #XXX\XZ#\XXXXԀIfindthequestiontobeconfusing;Imnot   surewhatitsreallyasking.Thatsprettyscarywhenyouhavetoansweraquestionthat  determineswhetheryouareheadedforHeavenorHellandyoudontunderstandthe j question.Whatdoes#XXX\X[#\XXXXhe#XXX\X\#\XXXXԀmeanby#XXX\X\# \XXXX #XXX\X]#\XXXXWhatdidyou#XXX\XZ]#\XXXXdo#XXX\X]#\XXXXԀwithmySon#XXX\X]#\XXXX #XXX\XD^#\XXXX?[Emphasisadded] P      F Theproperanswer,accordingtoRWisthatyouacceptwhatJesusdidforyouandlove Z" andtrusthim.Ifindtheanswertobeabit enigmaticaswell;itsnotaverydefinitive @ answer.Whatdoes#XXX\X^# \XXXX whatJesusdidforyou #XXX\X`#\XXXXԀmean? &      F Thereisnoneedforconfusion;theBible#XXX\Xz`#\XXXXclearlydelineatesthebasisforoursalvation#XXX\X&a#\XXXX.  AgoodversetouseisRomans10:9:    #XXX\Xa#\XXXX#XXX\X3b#  *wFrw]!Fr*\XXXXThatifyouconfesswithyourmouth,"JesusisLord,"andbelieveinyourheart r thatGodraisedhimfromthedead,youwillbesaved. X #XXX\Xb#  *Frf!wFrw*\XXXXItsclear,itsconcise,#XXX\Xc#\XXXXitstheGospel!#XXX\XXd#\XXXX \$ #XXX\Xd#\XXXX F Notethatoureternaldispositionisbasedononethingandonethingonly,#XXX\Xe#\XXXXfaith#XXX\Xe#\XXXX. *!     F #XXX\Xe#\XXXXTodigressbriefly#XXX\X`f#\XXXX,RWsuggestsonpage58thatyousaythisprayertoprocureyour "" salvation:#XXX\Xf# \XXXX #XXX\X[g#\XXXXJesus,IbelieveinyouandIreceiveyou#XXX\Xg#\XXXX. #XXX\Xh#\XXXXԀPrayeris#XXX\X\h#\XXXXnot#XXX\Xh#\XXXXa#XXX\Xh#\XXXXmeansofgrace#XXX\X=i#\XXXX. ## Youcannotbesavedbyaworkyouperform,includingprayer.Ifyoumeanwhenyouare $ $ praying#XXX\Xi#\XXXXhis#XXX\X\j#\XXXXԀprayer IbelievethatyouaremySavior,thenyouhavealreadybeensaved, %z!% becauseyouhavefaith! &`"&      F #XXX\Xj#\XXXXGodwillnotanswertheprayerofanunbeliever.ItisonlythroughfaithinJesusChrist d(,$( thatwecanapproachGod.#XXX\Xk#\XXhX8#XXh\Xil#\XXhX5#XXX\Xl#\XXXXԀBysuggestingthatanunbelieverprayfortheirsalvation,RW J)%) actuallyturnstheunbelieverawayfromthecrossinsteadoftowardsit.#XXX\Xl#\XXXXԀ#XXX\Xm#\XXXX 0*%*   #XXX\Xn#\XXXX#XXX\Xvn# \XXXXTheSecondQuestion ,(-     #XXX\Xn#\XXXX F ThecontextinwhichRWasks#XXX\XIo#\XXXXbothhypothetical#XXX\Xo#\XXXXԀquestionsisRomans14:10band12, $ quotedbyhimfromtheNewLivingTranslation:   #XXX\Xp#  ' rFrc!Fr' \XXXXRemember,eachofuswillstandpersonallybeforethejudgmentseatof  God...Yes,eachofuswillhavetogiveapersonalaccounttoGod. #XXX\X q#\XXhX8#XXh\Xq#\XXhX6#XXX\X4r# \XXXX   #XXX\X}r#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXX F ThesecondquestionthatGodwillaskusbeforeweentereternity,accordingtoRick  \ Warren,is#XXX\Xs# \XXXX #XXX\Xs#\XXXXWhatdidyoudowithwhatIgaveyou?#XXX\X.t#\XXXXWhatdidyoudowithyour z B life"allthegifts,talents,opportunities,energy,relationships,andresourcesGod f .  gaveyou?Didyouspendthemonyourself,ordidyouusethemforthepurposes R   Godmadeyoufor? #XXX\Xt#\XXhX87#XXX\Xu#\XXXXԀThe#XXX\X@v#\XXXXanswerstothesequestionsallegedlydetermine#XXX\Xv#\XXXXԀ#XXX\Xv# \XXXX #XXX\X>w#\XXXXwhatyou >  do#XXX\Xw#\XXXXineternity. #XXX\Xw#\XXXXԀHissecondquestionunderliesthecontinuoustopicaldrumbeatofreward *  foundthroughoutthebook.#XXX\XAx#\XXhX88   #XXX\Xx#\XXXX F #XXX\XZy#\XXXXRWassertsthat#XXX\Xy#\XXXXԀifyouusedwhatGodgaveyouforthepurposesforwhichGodmade   you,youwillbe#XXX\Xy# \XXXX reassignedtodoworkthatwewillenjoydoing #XXX\Xz#\XXXX,#XXX\X"{#\XXhX89#XXX\Xh{#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X{# \XXXX youwillreceive  a#XXX\X{#\XXXXpromotion#XXX\Xe|#\XXXXԀandbegivengreaterresponsibilityineternity #XXX\X|#\XXXX,#XXX\X,}#\XXhX90#XXX\Xr}#\XXXXԀandyouwillbe | #XXX\X}# \XXXX reassignedpositionsofservice #XXX\X#~#\XXXX.#XXX\X~#\XXhX91#XXX\X~#\XXXXԀWhenwestandbeforeGodsthroneonthelastday h andseeHiminallHisglory,willourpersonalaccounttoGodbeusedtodetermine#XXX\X#\XXXXwhat T wedo#XXX\X#\XXXXineternity,#XXX\Xd#\XXXXwhatourmagnitudeofrewardwillbe#XXX\X#\XXXX?Inaword,no. t<    F Onpage232RWstates: B    #XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr' \XXXXTheBiblesays, #XXX\X#\XXXXEachofuswillhavetogiveapersonalaccounttoGod#XXX\Xq#\XXXX.  Thinkabouttheimplicationsofthat.OnedayGodwillcomparehowmuch  timeandenergywespentonourselves #XXX\X#\XXhX92#XXX\Xу# \XXXXԀcomparedwithwhatweinvested  inservingothers.   #XXX\X#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXXIfhisstatementwerecorrect,wewouldallbeindeeptrouble.AsPsalm130:3says, If l you,OLORD,keptarecordofsins,OLord,whocouldstand?Notimewillbespent R investigatingthebadthingswehavedoneandcomparingthemtothegood.Jesuslong p 8 agowipedawayoursinbyHisrighteousness, V!      #XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXX"I,evenI,amhewhoblotsoutyourtransgressions,formyownsake,and "#" remembersyoursinsnomore. $# #XXX\X%# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXIsaiah43:25 $ $ #XXX\XE# \XXXX#XXX\X#  \XXXXandcastthemintothesea, &"&     #XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXYouwillagainhavecompassiononus;youwilltreadoursinsunderfootandhurl (N$( allouriniquitiesintothedepthsofthesea. l)4%) #XXX\XӉ# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXMicah7:19 R*&* #XXX\X# \XXXX#XXX\X#  \XXXXIfthesecondquestion,#XXX\XӋ# \XXXX #XXX\X0#\XXXXWhatdidyoudowithwhatIgaveyou#XXX\Xy#\XXXX? #XXX\X#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X,#\XXXXwere#XXX\Xo#\XXXXԀasked,thegood ,', workswehavedonewouldbeusedasevidenceofourfaith,nottogainusabetter_ seat  -(- inHeaven.TherewillbedegreesofgloryinHeaven,butthoserewardswillbebasedon 8 #XXX\X#\XXXXChrists#XXX\X#\XXXXԀmerit,notourown.Thegoodworksthatwedoarenotcreditedtousas  righteousness,theywerepreparedinadvanceforustodo.#XXX\X`#\XXhX93  #XXX\X=#\XXXX F TheonlyBiblepassageRWusestodevelophisconceptofbeingreassignedinHeaven  todoworkthatwewillenjoydoingistheparableofthetalentsinMatthew25:1430.#XXX\X#\XXhX94#XXX\X#\XXXXԀThis  #XXX\X# \XXXX reassignment #XXX\XP#\XXXXԀhedescribesseemslikeameagerdescriptionofHeaveninlightof1  f Corinthians2:9,  R #XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXHowever,asitiswritten:"Noeyehasseen,noearhasheard,nomindhas V   conceivedwhatGodhaspreparedforthosewholovehim"" <   #XXX\X#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXXandnotinkeepingwithoverall_Scripture,_Ԁwhichtalksaboutanotherthansalvationreward   butonlyhintsatwhatitwillactuallybe.      F Intheparableofthetalents,eachservant#XXX\X#\XXhX95#XXX\X<#\XXXXԀisgiventalents(amonetaryunit)tomanage    accordingtohisability.Oneservantisgivenfivetalents,onetwotalents,andtheother h onetalent.ThetalentsrepresenttheabilitiesandspiritualgiftsthatGodgraciously N bestowsoneachofus.Whilethetwofaithfulservantseachdoubledtheirmastersmoney, l4 theyhadonlydonewhatwasexpectedofthem.Sincetheywereservants,theonly#XXX\X#\XXXXreward#XXX\X#\XXXX R theydeservedwastheirhourlywage.Theirmaster#XXX\X#\XXXXsurpassed#XXX\X#\XXXXԀtheirexpectationinthepay 8 theyreceived,rewardingeachoftheminexactlythesameway,thoughones#XXX\XΙ#\XXXXnetprofitwas  greaterthantheothers#XXX\X#\XXXX.TheirmasterisapictureofChrist.WhenweusethegiftsGod  givesus,thegoodthingswedoareevidenceofourfaith,fruitsofthespirit,notmeritorious  worksonourpartthatdeservespecialrecognition,yettheHeavenlyglorywewillreceive  isbeyondourcomprehension. ~      F Onpage45,RWsaysoftheservantsmaster:#XXX\X# \XXXX Whenhereturns,heevaluateseach J servantsresponsibilityandrewardsthemaccordingly. #XXX\X#\XXXXԀThemasterdidntreward n6 themaccordingly,heshowedthemhis#XXX\X՝#\XXXXbounteous#XXX\Xn#\XXXXԀgrace;whathegavethemgreatly Z" exceededwhattheydeserved.RWgoesontosay:#XXX\X# \XXXX Attheendofyourlifeonearthyou @ willbeevaluatedandrewardedaccordingtohowwellyouhandledwhatGod ,  entrustedtoyou.Thatmeans#XXX\Xf#\XXXXeverything#XXX\Xd#\XXXXԀyoudo,evensimpledailychores,has !  eternalimplications. #XXX\X#\XXXXԀWhileitmaybeunintentional,whatmanypeoplewillconclude "! #XXX\XL#\XXXXfrom_RW_srewardconcept#XXX\X#\XXXXԀisthat#XXX\X_#\XXXXwhattheydo#XXX\X#\XXXXwilldirectlyinfluencetheirplacein "" Heaven"causeandeffect.TheactionsItakewillmeritmeahigher rank,sotheharder ## IworkthebetteroffIllbe.OtherPDLquotesrevealsimilarimplications: $ $   #XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr' \XXXXThedeedsofthislifearethedestinyofthenext. #XXX\X#\XXhX96#XXX\X&#\XXXX &R"& #XXX\Xm#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXX#XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr' \XXXXEventhesmallestserviceisnoticedbyGodandwillberewarded. #XXX\X#\XXhX97#XXX\X#\XXXX \($$( #XXX\X`#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXX#XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr' \XXXX...butforChristiansit #XXX\X#\XXXX[notlivingalifeofservice]#XXX\X# \XXXXԀwillmeanalossofeternal .*%* rewards. #XXX\XD#\XXhX98#XXX\Xũ#\XXXX +&+ #XXX\X #  'Frf!rFr'\XXXXTheseareseductivethoughts.Theyarealluring.SatanlovestodrawusawayfromChrist ,(- _byenticinguswithsomethingthatseemsreasonableorappearsbetter. Thereisaway 8 thatseemsrighttoaman,butintheenditleadstodeath.#XXX\X#\XXhX99#XXX\X#\XXXXԀOurattentionisbeingdrawn  fromChristandwhathehasdoneforustoourselvesandwhatwecando.Thisisa  messageallsinnerslovetohear.Mysinfulnaturewantstobeincontrol;Idontwantto  relinquishcontrolofmylifeoracknowledgeGodsLordship.WhenRickWarrenmakes  thesekindsofstatementsheiswalkingatightropethatIrefusetogeton. ~    F Onpage232RWstatesthatifaChristiandoesnotlivealifeofservice,heorshewill  J loseeternalrewards.Hesays#XXX\Xa# \XXXX rewards #XXX\X'#\XXXX,notreward.ThismeansIshouldexpectthat h 0 someactionoractionsonmypartwill#XXX\X{#\XXXXmerit#XXX\X*#\XXXXsomereward,moreactions,another T   reward"thisisnottruewhetheritrelatestojustification,sanctification,orHeavenlyreward. <   Thistypeofthoughtfallsunderthedefinitionofworksrighteousness"Iammaderighteous "  bywhat#XXX\Xu#\XXXXI#XXX\X#\XXXXԀdo;aclearrejectionofwhatJesushasdoneforme.Ifyoubelieveyouractions   gaingreaterrighteousnessormeritorreward,youputyourselfbackunderthelaw,which   onlyleadstodeath.     #XXX\X*#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXWhatthenshallwesay?ThattheGentiles,whodidnotpursuerighteousness, j haveobtainedit,arighteousnessthatisbyfaith;butIsrael,whopursuedalaw P ofrighteousness,hasnotattainedit.Whynot?Becausetheypursueditnotby n6 faithbutasifitwerebyworks.Theystumbledoverthe"stumblingstone."As T itiswritten:"See,IlayinZionastonethatcausesmentostumbleandarock : thatmakesthemfall,andtheonewhotrustsinhimwillneverbeputtoshame."   #XXX\X# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXRomans9:3033  #XXX\X#   \XXXX#XXX\X"#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXThereforenoonewillbedeclaredrighteousinhissightbyobservingthelaw;  rather,throughthelawwebecomeconsciousofsin.  #XXX\X#x  'Frf!rFr'\XXXX   @F  @r #XXX\X#Romans3:20 f x\XXXX#XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXButwhenthekindnessandloveofGodourSaviorappeared,hesavedus,not j2 becauseofrighteousthingswehaddone,butbecauseofhismercy.Hesaved P usthroughthewashingofrebirthandrenewalbytheHolySpirit,whomhe 6 pouredoutonusgenerouslythroughJesusChristourSavior,sothat,having   beenjustifiedbyhisgrace,wemightbecomeheirshavingthehopeofeternal !  life. !! #XXX\X# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXTitus3:47 "" #XXX\X# \XXXX#XXX\X#  \XXXX F Thesecondquestionmayleadusdownaroadwedontwanttotransit.Ifwedogood $b $ workstoseekourownreward,ourgoodworksstopbecominggoodworks.Ifweget %H!% wrappedupinrewards,wecanlosesightoftherealgoal,whichisoursalvation: f&."&     #XXX\X_#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXIpressontowardthegoaltowintheprizeforwhichGodhascalledme 2(#( heavenwardinChristJesus. )$) #XXX\XB# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXPhilippians3:14 )%* #XXX\X_# \XXXX#XXX\X#  \XXXXRatherthanseekrewardsbasedonyourownactions,seekhumility.Jesussaid: +',    ,x(-   #XXX\X##  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXSoyoualso,whenyouhavedoneeverythingyouweretoldtodo,shouldsay, 8 `Weareunworthyservants;wehaveonlydoneourduty.'"  #XXX\X9# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXLuke17:10  #XXX\Xw# \XXXX#XXX\X#  \XXXX F Doestheanswertothesecondquestionthenrelatetowhatwewill#XXX\X5#\XXXXdo#XXX\X#\XXXXԀineternity,#XXX\X#\XXXXhow  greatlywewillberewarded#XXX\X`#\XXXX,ordoesitprovideevidenceofourfaith,andthusanswerthe  firstquestion?Theriddleof#XXX\X#\XXXXRWs#XXX\X#\XXXXԀsecond#XXX\X#\XXXXhypothetical#XXX\X#\XXXXԀquestioncanbe#XXX\Xk#\XXXXunequivocally#XXX\X#\XXXX  f solvedusingGodsWordasfoundinRomans2:67:  L #XXX\X #  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXGod"willgivetoeachpersonaccordingtowhathehasdone."Tothosewhoby P   persistenceindoinggoodseekglory,honorandimmortality,hewillgiveeternal 6   life.   #XXX\X#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXX F PraisebetoGod!       #XXX\XY# \XXXXForJesusSake #XXX\X#\XXXX b    F NoonecouldarguethatwritingabookthathelpsyoufulfillGodspurposesforyourlife l4 isanythingotherthanagoodidea.RWdoesmakesomegoodpointsin#XXX\XD#\XXXXԀThePurpose R DrivenLife#XXX\Xn#\XXXX.Heattemptstomakethebookappealingtoawideaudience,whichisgood, : butcompromisesthe#XXX\X#\XXXXGospel#XXX\X#\XXXXԀmessagebydoingso,whichisbad. "      F The#XXX\X#\XXXXGospel#XXX\X#\XXXXԀmessageiscompromisedbyminimizingthelaw.Withoutthelaw,no  unbelieverwillrecognizetheyneedaSavior.       F The#XXX\X#\XXXXGospel#XXX\X#\XXXXԀmessageiscompromisedbyrejectingtheforgivenessofsinsfoundinthe h sacraments. N      F The#XXX\X#\XXXXGospel#XXX\X#\XXXXԀmessageiscompromisedbyhumanwisdomratherthanGodswisdom. R      F The#XXX\XH#\XXXXGospel#XXX\X #\XXXXԀmessageiscompromisedbyemphasizingendlesslistsofwhatIcando,   ratherthanwhatChristdid. !       F The#XXX\XT#\XXXXGospel#XXX\XK#\XXXXԀmessageiscompromisedbyfocusingonme. ""      F Thephrase forJesussakeisntusedinPDL,noristheconceptemphasizednearlyas $d $ muchasitshouldbe.Aparaphraseof forJesussakecouldbe becauseofwhatJesus %J!% didforme.Anexpositionof becauseofwhatJesusdidformecouldbe#XXX\X#\XXXX becauseJesus h&0"& carriedmysinstothecrosswhileIwasstillHisenemy,Godseesmeasholyandpromises N'#' meeternallife,eventhoughIdeserveHiswrath.#XXX\Xv#\XXXXԀManyofthestatementsRWmakesin 4(#( PDLcanonlyberightfullymadebyputtingthewords forJesussakeafterthem: )$)   #XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr' \XXXX Yourlifeisworthtakingthetimetothinkaboutit #XXX\X#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X=#\XXXXforJesussake#XXX\X#\XXXX.#XXX\X#\XXhX100#XXX\X#\XXXX *&+ #XXX\Xd#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXX#XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr' \XXXX YouareachildofGod,andyoubringpleasuretoGodlikenothingelse ,(- hehasevercreated #XXX\X#\XXXXԀ#XXX\XC#\XXXXforJesussake#XXX\X#\XXXX.#XXX\X#\XXhX101#XXX\X"#\XXXX 8 #XXX\Xj#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXX#XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr' \XXXX Helovesyouasifyouweretheonlypersononearth #XXX\X#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X#\XXXXforJesussake#XXX\XT#\XXXX.#XXX\X#\XXhX102#XXX\X#\XXXX   #XXX\X5#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXX #XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXX r #XXX\Xc# \XXXX Whenweworship,Godlookspastourwordstoseetheattitudeofour  hearts #XXX\X#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X`#\XXXXforJesus#XXX\X#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X#\XXXXsake#XXX\X:#\XXXX.#XXX\X#\XXhX103#XXX\X#\XXXX   #XXX\X#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXX#XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr' \XXXX Thesecretofenduranceistorememberthatyourpainistemporarybut  h yourrewardwillbeeternal #XXX\XB#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X#\XXXXforJesussake#XXX\XK#\XXXX.#XXX\X#\XXhX104#XXX\X#\XXXX  T #XXX\X,#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXX#XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr' \XXXX Evenbetter,Godhaspromisedtorewardyourfaithfulnessineternity #XXX\XO#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X#\XXXXfor ` (  Jesussake#XXX\X'#\XXXX.#XXX\X#\XXhX105#XXX\X#\XXXX N  #XXX\X#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXX#XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr' \XXXX Godwantstospeaktotheworldthroughyou #XXX\X?#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X#\XXXXforJesussake#XXX\X#\XXXX.#XXX\XP#\XXhX106#XXX\X#\XXXX   #XXX\X#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXX#XXX\Xx#  ' rFrc!Fr' \XXXX WorldclassChristiansaretheonly#XXX\X#\XXXXfullyalive#XXX\Xn#\XXXXpeopleontheplanet #XXX\X#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X#\XXXXfor   Jesussake#XXX\Xb#\XXXX.#XXX\X#\XXhX107,108#XXX\X#\XXXX  #XXX\X\#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXXWithout #XXX\X#\XXXXforJesussake#XXX\XH#\XXXX,Iputmytrustinmyself.#XXX\X#\XXhX109#XXX\X#\XXXX t    F PastorWarrensaysmyrealproblemis#XXX\XG# \XXXX alackoffocusandpurpose," #XXX\X#\XXhX110#XXX\XI#\XXXXԀsomething zB Ishouldbeabletoworkonandcorrect.MyrealproblemisthatIamasinner.Fortunately, f. someonecametosolvemyproblem,andthatiswheremyfocuslies: L   #XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXLetusfixoureyesonJesus,theauthorandperfecterofourfaith,whoforthe  joysetbeforehimenduredthecross,scorningitsshame,andsatdownatthe  righthandofthethroneofGod.  #XXX\X # 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXHebrews12:2  #XXX\X# \XXXX#XXX\X #  \XXXX F PastorWarrensays#XXX\XX# \XXXX"Hopecomesfromhavingapurpose." #XXX\X#\XXhX111#XXX\X'#\XXXXԀMyhopecomesfrom ^ myRedeemerandthefirmconvictionIhavethatonthelastdayIwillberesurrectedto J eternallife;ImyselfwillseeJesuswithmyowneyes:#XXX\Xo#\XXhX112#XXX\X#\XXXX h 0 #XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXPaul,anapostleofChristJesusbythecommandofGodourSaviorandof 4"! ChristJesusourhope, #" #XXX\Xd# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXX1Timothy1:1 $# #XXX\X}# \XXXX#XXX\X#  \XXXX F PastorWarrenstates#XXX\X># \XXXX"Therearemany'good'thingsyoucandowithyourlife,but %!% God'spurposesarethefiveessentialsyou#XXX\X#\XXXXmust#XXX\Xe#\XXXXԀdo." #XXX\X#\XXhX113#XXX\X#\XXXXԀThepeopleaskedJesuswhat &"& they#XXX\XC#\XXXXmust#XXX\X#\XXXXԀdo: 'l#' #XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXThentheyaskedhim, WhatmustwedotodotheworksGodrequires?Jesus r):%) answered, TheworkofGodisthis:tobelieveintheonehehassent. X* &* #XXX\X# 'Frf!rFr'   \XXXXJohn6:2829 >+'+ #XXX\X# _\XXXX#XXX\X#  \XXXXWhilewedothebelieving,itisGodswork,throughtheHolySpiritandHis#XXX\X#\XXXXmeansofgrace#XXX\Xd#\XXXX  -(- toconvertusandsanctifyusinsavingfaiththroughChristJesusourLord.Thewordsof 8 John6:2829arealsoreflectedinthoseof1John3:23:  #XXX\X#  ' rFrc!Fr'\XXXXAndthisishis[Gods]command:tobelieveinthenameofhisSon,Jesus  Christ,andtoloveoneanotherashecommandedus.  #XXX\X#  'Frf!rFr'\XXXXItisonlythroughsavingfaithinJesusthatwecanaccomplishGodspurposesforourlives.  d WithoutfaithinJesus,ourfirmfoundation,noworkisagoodwork,nopurposeafruitful  J one.Jesustrulyistheway,thetruth,andthelife.#XXX\X<#\XXhX114#XXX\X#\XXXXԀOurfocusmuststeadfastlyremain h 0 onHimandtheworkHedidonthecrossratherthanonourselves.Thenourpurposeswill N   flowforthlikestreamsoflivingwaterwithnoforethoughtonourownpart. 4      F Inmyown spiritualjourneytotryandbecomemoreChristlikeandaccomplishGods   purposesinmylifeIfindIoftenfail.Attheendofthefortyday roadtrip,Iambackwhere   Istarted,atthefootofthecross.ThemoreInoticemyfailure,themoreIamconfronted   bymysinandtheLaw.ItisthenthatIturnbacktothecrossandtheGospel,wheremy z  faithisstrengthenedasIseekforgiveness,hopeandrenewal.Onmyjourney,Ihavent ` reallynoticedthatIvebecomemoreChristlike,insteadIbecomemoreandmoreaware ~F ofthefactthatIamasinner,andwitheverincreasingunderstandingandjoyIappreciate d, whatitwasthatChristdidformewhenHehungfromthatcrossinagonyandproclaimed J totheworld Itisfinished.#XXX\X#\XXhX115#XXX\X #\XXXXԀ#XXX\X? #\XXXXԀ#XXX\X #\XXXXForJesussake!#XXX\X #\XXXXԀAmen. 0 Thisarticlemayalsobereferencedordownloadedat: x   #XXX\X #4jXkO  5  www.soundwitness.org/evange/index \XXXX. #XXX\XE #\XXXXhtml#XXX\X #6 kO   7X:  |D   Youcanemailtheauthorat:zanson@msn.com.    + XX  SolaScriptura#XX +Ş# 󀀀^XBXXX$#XXX^XB #\XXXX\X\XԀ#\XX\l##XXX\XM# + XXSolaGratia#XX +# 󀀀^XBXXX$#XXX^XB6#Ԁ\XXXX\+ X\X SolaFide #\XX \+š##XXX\X#+ XX\+  + +&+ #\XX \+##XXX\X4#\XXXX  ",', #XXX\X#\XXXX\j~X\XNotes#\XX\j~:##XXX\X#\XXXX 8 #XXX\X#H.` hp x FrH\XXXX#XXX\XF#\XXXX1.  RickWarren,#XXX\X#\XXXXThePurposeDrivenLife#XXX\X#\XXXXԀ(GrandRapids:Zondervan,2002).  #XXX\XF#\XXXX0   2.  ThePurposeDrivenLife#XXX\X#\XXXXԀhassold22.8millioncopiesinthreedifferentlanguages,  accordingtoa#XXX\XC#\XXXXUSAToday#XXX\X#\XXXXԀarticleon31605.(#(# 3.  Jude1:3b  | 4.  2Corinthians10:5  b 5.  1Timothy4:16  H 6.  Accordingto#XXX\X5#\XXXXUSAToday#XXX\XZ#\XXXXbestsellerlist;asof4705. f .    #XXX\X#\XXXX7.  2Timothy4:3 N   #XXX\X*#\XXXX8.  AnexampleisColossians3:4from#XXX\X#\XXXXTheMessage#XXX\X#\XXXXtranslationonpage263: 4  #XXX\Xb# ,E+ ` hp x ,` XE \XXXX"#XXX\X'#\XXXXWhenChrist...showsupagainonthisearth,you'llshowup,too"therealyou,   thegloriousyou.Meanwhile,becontentwithobscurity#XXX\Xm#\XXXX." #XXX\XP#\XXXXԀComparewiththeNIV   translation: WhenChrist,whoisyourlife,appears,thenyoualsowillappearwithhim   inglory.In#XXX\X#\XXXXTheMessage#XXX\X#\XXXX,#XXX\X#\XXXXyou#XXX\X!#\XXXXareglorious;intheNIV,youarewithHiminglory.#XXX\Xj#\XXXXThe   Message#XXX\X#\XXXXtranslationtendstoglorifymanattheexpenseofGodsgrace.  #XXX\XJ# ,E.` hp x XE\XXXX0   9.  InDay31,oneoftheSHAPEchapters,aconceptthathaslittleBiblicalsupport,RW r discusses#XXX\X6# \XXXX abilities #XXX\X #\XXXX.HequotesRomans12:6aonpage242,1Corinthians12:6on X page243,and1Peter4:10onpage244tosupporthis#XXX\Xj # \XXXX abilities #XXX\X6!#\XXXXԀdiscussion,butnone |D ofthethreeversesrefersto#XXX\X!# \XXXX abilities #XXX\X"#\XXXX;ineachcasetheversereferstospiritualgifts.h0(#(# #XXX\Xo"#H.r` hp x ,` XH\XXXX0 r  10. r Onpage48RWreferencesaquoteofPhilippians3:1920.Withoutnotingit,he T actuallyquotesonlyverses19b20a,thus sanitizingbyavoidingthementionof :  eternaldestructionandapictureofsinfulhumannature. r(#r(#   0 r  11. r AnexampleishisuseofExodus34:14outofthe#XXX\XK##\XXXXNewLivingTranslation#XXX\XK%#\XXXXonthe  bottomofpage86.Heomitsthefirsthalfoftheversewithoutnotingit,thereby  changingthecontext,andusesaquestionableparaphrase,changingGodfroma   jealousGodwhoforbidsyoutoworshipothergods,toa#XXX\X%# \XXXX closefriend #XXX\X'#\XXXXԀwhois  #XXX\Xj'# \XXXX passionateabouthisrelationshipwithyou. #XXX\X'#\XXXXԀComparetheversewithaliteral n translationBible.Zr(#r(#   0 r  12. r InDay32,oneoftheSHAPEchapters,aconceptthathaslittleBiblicalsupport,RW x@ usesGalatians6:4threetimesfromthreedifferenttranslations,and2Corinthians ^ & 10:12twotimesoutoftwodifferentt_ranslations_.D!  r(#r(#   0 r  13. r Anexample:Inpromulgatingthebenefitsofpurposedrivenlivingonpage30Rick *"! Warrenstates#XXX\XC(# \XXXX"Thegreatesttragedyisnotdeath,butlifewithoutpurpose." #XXX\X +#\XXXXԀThe #" greatesttragedyisthesinofunbelief,whichleadstodamnation.Itisatragedy ## becausesalvationisfreelyofferedtoallpeople,havingalreadybeenpaidforby $ $ Jesusonthecross.%!%r(#r(#   0 r  14. r Anexample:InRickWarrensdiscussiononbringingglorytoGodonpage55,he &v"& quotesSt._Irenaeus_,#XXX\X+# \XXXX ThegloryofGodisahumanbeingfullyalive! #XXX\X-#\XXXX,which '\#' glorifieshumans.ThereisnocomparisonbetweenGodandman.(H$(r(#r(# 15. r AllofmyBiblequotationsarefromthe#XXX\X;.#\XXXXNewInternationalVersion#XXX\X0/#\XXXXԀ(NIV). f).%) 16. r Psalm51:5 N*&*   17. r Psalm5:45 4+&+ 18. r Romans6:23 ,', 19. r 1Corinthians15:5657 -(- _  #XXX\X/#\XXXX20. r Isaiah9:6 8   21. r Colossians1:16    #XXX\X0#\XXXX22. r 2Corinthians5:21#XXX\X1# \XXXX   #XXX\X1#\XXXX23. r Romans5:18    24. r John5:24  25. r RickWarren,#XXX\XU2#\XXXXThePurposeDrivenLife#XXX\X3#\XXXXԀ(GrandRapids:Zondervan,2002),58. ~   26. r Romans5:10  f   27. r Galatians3:24  L 28. r 2Corinthians5:17 j 2 29. r 1Peter1:23 P   0 r  30. r MartinLuther,#XXX\Xz3#\XXXXԀ#XXX\X 5#\XXXXtranslatedbyJ.TheodoreMueller,#XXX\XS5#\XXXXCommentaryonRomans#XXX\X5#\XXXXԀ(Grand 6   Rapids:Zondervan,1954),xvii. r(#r(#   31. r Philippians1:6     32#XXX\X6#\XXXX. r Philippians2:1213#XXX\X6#\XXXX     33. r Galatians3:3     34. r Romans7:6 ~  35. r Romans2:1415 d 36. r Romans3:20 J 37. r Psalm119:9 h0 0 r  38. r KingDavidswordsinPsalm119:1416,24areawonderfulillustrationofthejoyous N natureofthethirduseofthelawfortheChristian.4r(#r(# 39. r RickWarren,#XXX\X_7#\XXXXThePurposeDrivenLife#XXX\X9#\XXXXԀ(GrandRapids:Zondervan,2002),161.    40. r Titus1:9    41. r Isaiah7:9b  42. r RickWarren,#XXX\X:#\XXXXThePurposeDrivenLife#XXX\X/;#\XXXXԀ(GrandRapids:Zondervan,2002),9.    0 r  43. r Ihavechosentousethe#XXX\X;#\XXXXNewInternationalVersion#XXX\XU<#\XXXXԀtranslation(NIV)inmyownBible ~ quotations.Whileitisnotthemostliteralwordforwordtranslationavailable,itis f slightlymorereadablethansomeothertranslations,whilestillprovidingareasonably L closerenderingoftheoriginaltext.Iencourageyoutocomparequotationsfoundin j2 thebookandinthispaperwithamoreliteraltranslation,suchasthe#XXX\X<#\XXXXNewAmerican P StandardBible#XXX\X>#\XXXXԀ(NASB),the#XXX\X.?#\XXXXRevisedStandardVersion#XXX\X?#\XXXXԀ(RSV),or#XXX\X?#\XXXXNewKingJames 8 Version#XXX\X-@#\XXXXԀ(NKJV)toverifythemeaningofthetext. r(#r(# 44. r Luke14:2627 !    45. r Matthew19:1622 !! 46. r Romans6:6 "" 47. r Matthew6:24 ## 48#XXX\X@#\XXXX. r Romans8:17#XXX\XA#\XXXX $h $   49. r The wordoftruthinJames1:18istheGospel,whichpointsustoJesus. %N!%   50. r Hebrews12:29 l&4"& 51. r Deuteronomy4:24 R'#' 52. r Matthew18:8 8($( 53. r Revelation21:8 )$) 0 r  54. r Comparethefollowingverseswithamoreliteraltranslation:1Peter1:17onp.48; *%* Psalm147:11onp.64&71;Hebrews12:28onp.100,compareverses28&29;1 *&+  Peter2:17bonp.123.+',r(#r(# 0 r  55. r Comparethefollowingverseswithamoreliteraltranslation:Romans6:13onp.77; 8  Ephesians4:22whichisactually4:22b24onp.172;James1:21bonp.188;  Hebrews12:1onp.253.r(#r(# 0 r  56. r Comparethefollowingverseswithamoreliteraltranslation:Romans8:6onp.18;  Philippians3:1920onp.48;Romans6:13onp.77;Romans6:17whichisactually  partsofv.16&18onp.82.~r(#r(# 57. r RickWarren,#XXX\XRB#\XXXXThePurposeDrivenLife#XXX\XG#\XXXXԀ(GrandRapids:Zondervan,2002),22.  d   58. r #XXX\XH#\XXXXIbid#XXX\XH#\XXXX.,25.  L 59. r #XXX\XH#\XXXXIbid#XXX\X`I#\XXXX.,39. l 4 60. r #XXX\XI#\XXXXIbid#XXX\XJ#\XXXX.,55. T   61. r #XXX\XaJ#\XXXXIbid#XXX\XJ#\XXXX.,63. <   62. r #XXX\XK#\XXXXIbid#XXX\XK#\XXXX.,63 $  63. r #XXX\XK#\XXXXIbid#XXX\X?L#\XXXX.,70.    64. r #XXX\XL#\XXXXIbid#XXX\XL#\XXXX.,85.   65. r #XXX\X@M#\XXXXIbid#XXX\XM#\XXXX.,177.   66. r #XXX\XM#\XXXXIbid#XXX\XhN#\XXXX.,232.   67. r #XXX\XN#\XXXXIbid#XXX\X!O#\XXXX.,263. t 0 r  68. r #XXX\XjO#\XXXXRick#XXX\XO#HXTjXXXԀ#XXXHXTj5P#\XXXXWarrenstatesonpage92that#XXX\XxP# \XXXX Goddoesntexpectyoutobeperfect.... #XXX\XP#\XXXXԀAs \ discussedintheLawandGospelsection,Godwillnottoleratesin.He#XXX\XTQ#\XXXXdoes#XXX\XQ#\XXXXԀexpect L youtobeperfect.Ifyouareabeliever,youarejustifiedbyfaith,andGodseesyou l4 asperfect.#XXX\XCR#HXTjXXXԀ#XXXHXTjS#\XXXXRr(#r(# 69. r Proverbs16:18 >   70. r Jeremiah2:22 $ 71. r Romans7:18   72. r Psalm36:2  73. r BaptismMatthew28:19;Communion1Corinthians11:2325  74. r Acts2:38,Acts22:16  75. r Mark16:16,Colossians2:1113 j 76. r Titus3:5,2Corinthians4:16 P 77. r Matthew26:2628 n6 78. r #XXX\X\S#\XXXXIbid#XXX\XU#\XXXX.,121. T   79. r #XXX\X/V#\XXXXIbid#XXX\XV#\XXXX.,65. <  80. r #XXX\XV#\XXXXIbid#XXX\XcW#\XXXX.,65. $!  81. r #XXX\XW#\XXXXIbid#XXX\XX#\XXXX.,64.  "! 82. r #XXX\XdX#\XXXXIbid#XXX\XX#\XXXX.,66. "" 0 r  83. r ThosethingswhicharenotspecificallyrevealedinScripturearenotforustoknow ## orexplore.SeeDeuteronomy29:29.$ $r(#r(#   84. r #XXX\XY#\XXXXIbid#XXX\XiZ#\XXXX.,41. %p!%   #XXX\XZ#\XXXX8#XXX\X[#\XXXX5#XXX\X^[#\XXXX. r Ephesians3:12,John14:6#XXX\X[#\XXXX &X"& 86. r #XXX\X \#\XXXXIbid#XXX\Xr\#\XXXX.,34. v'>#' #XXX\X\#\XXXX87. r #XXX\X]#\XXXXIbid#XXX\Xl]#\XXXX.,34. ^(&$( #XXX\X]#\XXXX0 r  88. r p.39,44,45,51,57,119,120,198,199,201,208,232,255,262,263,264,270, F)%) 319,*%*r(#r(#   89. r #XXX\X^#\XXXXIbid#XXX\X#_#\XXXX.,39. +&+   90. r #XXX\Xl_#\XXXXIbid#XXX\X_#\XXXX.,45. +', 91. r #XXX\X0`#\XXXXIbid#XXX\X`#\XXXX.,119. ,(- 92. r James4:17says Anyone,then,whoknowsthegoodheoughttodoanddoesn'tdo 8 0 r   r it,sins.r(#r(#   93. r Ephesians2:10  94. r #XXX\X`#\XXXXIbid#XXX\X]b#\XXXX.,45.    0 r  95. r Intheparable,theGreekwordusedfor servantactuallymeans slave.Itcould  indicateaninvoluntaryservitude,whatwewouldthinkofasaslave,oravoluntary  servitude,whatwewouldthinkofasasalariedservant.Ifitsactualmeaningisthat  f ofatrueslave,theillustrationofthemastersgracewouldbeevenstronger,because  L aslavewoulddeservenothing.j 2r(#r(#   96. r #XXX\Xb#\XXXXIbid#XXX\XMe#\XXXX.,40. P     97. r #XXX\Xe#\XXXXIbid#XXX\Xf#\XXXX.,264. 8  98. r #XXX\XZf#\XXXXIbid#XXX\Xf#\XXXX.,232.    99. r Proverbs14:12   #XXX\Xg#H.` hp x rXH\XXXX100.  #XXX\Xg#\XXXXIbid#XXX\X@h#\XXXX.,12.   101.  #XXX\Xh#\XXXXIbid#XXX\Xh#\XXXX.,63.   102.  #XXX\XBi#\XXXXIbid#XXX\Xi#\XXXX.,75.   103.  #XXX\Xi#\XXXXIbid#XXX\Xkj#\XXXX.,101 n 104.  #XXX\Xj#\XXXXIbid#XXX\X$k#\XXXX.,198. V 105.  #XXX\Xmk#\XXXXIbid#XXX\Xk#\XXXX.,262. v> 106.  #XXX\X'l#\XXXXIbid#XXX\Xl#\XXXX.,289. ^& 107.  #XXX\Xl#\XXXXIbid#XXX\XRm#\XXXX.,298. F 108.  #XXX\Xm#CEUS.,\XXXXTUS.,CE., n#XXX\Xn#\XXXXhereisonlyoneclassofChristian,thosethataresaved.#XXX\Xxn#\XXXX . #XXX\Xn#\XXXX109.  Proverbs28:26#XXX\XKo#\XXXX  #XXX\Xo#\XXXX110.  #XXX\Xp#\XXXXIbid#XXX\XWp#\XXXX.,32.  111.  #XXX\Xp#\XXXXIbid#XXX\Xq#\XXXX.,31.  #XXX\XYq#\XXXX112.  Job19:2527    113.  #XXX\Xq#\XXXXIbid#XXX\XHr#\XXXX.,312313. x   114.  John14:6 `   115.  John19:30#XXX\Xr# \XXXX ~F #XXX\XVs#  Ӏ