The Highway Forums General Discussion Theology Discussion Forum Point of Salvation?

<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr>[color:"blue"]The elect of God should be able to look back in their life and see the work of God throughout their life. I think we have moments of repentance when the Spirit convicts of certain things but we should be living a life of repentance and live in fellowship with our God through the quickening of the Holy Spirit. And we should be able to say with the Psalmist Bless the Lord O my soul and all that is within me bless His holy name.</font><hr></blockquote><p>Wes,<br><br>Indeed, THIS is where one should focus their attention. Although I can remember the very moment when I was crushed by the convicting work of the Spirit, shown the true person of Christ and my desperate need of Him and His atoning work for me, I do not and cannot rest upon that event. What must be asked of everyone is: At this moment in time, where are you in relation to the Lord Christ?. Can you look into your heart and confess that it is pure blackness? Are you ever mindful of your sinfulness? Is Christ most lovely in your spiritual eyes and is He your all and all? Can you confess that without Him you are nothing? Perhaps Asaph expressed this best when he wrote:<blockquote>Psalms 73:21-26 (ASV) "For my soul was grieved, And I was pricked in my heart: So brutish was I, and ignorant; I was [as] a beast before thee. Nevertheless I am continually with thee: Thou hast holden my right hand. Thou wilt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven [but thee]? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee. My flesh and my heart faileth; [But] God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever."</blockquote>Edited: Corrected the author of Psalm 73 from David to Asaph! Thank you Stucco! [img]http://www.the-highway.com/w3timages/icons/wink.gif" alt="wink" title="wink[/img]<br><br>In His Grace,