tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post5726130641453401568..comments2023-10-24T07:03:42.942-05:00Comments on vtmbottomline: THE PRACTICE OF RELATIONAL BOUNDARIES__SUMMER RERUN #4 [CONCLUSION]Paul Burlesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-57457467177160208382012-07-11T06:59:28.151-05:002012-07-11T06:59:28.151-05:00Excellent series. Thank you.Excellent series. Thank you.Victorioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05612933331490588145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-41034679780377927162012-07-09T17:02:46.715-05:002012-07-09T17:02:46.715-05:00Aussie J,
On that list I gave, #5 is down the lin...Aussie J,<br /><br />On that list I gave, #5 is down the line but, for me, it may very well be closer to the top in terms of importance. When I finally saw the truth of the New Covenant and that the bible is NOT a book about "doing" but "being", it was revolutionary for me.Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-11100147614096749542012-07-09T16:28:17.728-05:002012-07-09T16:28:17.728-05:00Paul,
During my formative years leading to pastor...Paul,<br /><br />During my formative years leading to pastoral ministry, the common thread regarding congregational relationships revolved around the assumption that we would be leading a bunch of ignoramuses, who needed a firm hand and big mouth laying down the Law/rules/regulations.<br /><br />It went against the grain for me, as some who knew me later remarked, but I persevered. After all, surely our teachers were right!<br /><br />I took me too long to realize that the Biblical model was far different, and that there would be far less difficulties and conflict, which abound in most churches (such as in the SBC), and finding much shameful public comment.<br /><br />My eyes began to be painfully opened as I began to understand the Body of Christ, as the New Covenant people of God rather than an extension of the Old Covenant.<br /><br />This took on a whole new world of meaning, "This is my beloved Son; LISTEN TO HIM."<br /><br />I hadn't developed a personal list such as that exemplary one you have shared, but I did realise what you shared in your point six,that I was to be an example of, as well as teach,in your words, "what He and I have together relationally".<br /><br />It would be good if your very wise article was required reading at some denominational seminaries and colleges.Aussie Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199918171163666399noreply@blogger.com