Fourth Baptist Church

In the process of spiritual growth -sanctification-, do we do the work -v 12- or does God to the work -v 13--- The first position is held by the Pietist-Activist- the second position is held by the Quietist-Passivist. But could it be both-Synergist--

In the Old Testament the word -forget- does not describe a-lapse of memory so much as it describes an abandonment of God's-Word and an apathy toward God's works. According to Psalm-103-1-5, when we fail to praise the Lord, we -forget- who He is-and what He has done.

In the process of spiritual growth (sanctification), do we do the work (v 12) or does God to the work (v 13)? The first position is held by the Pietist/Activist; the second position is held by the Quietist/Passivist. But could it be both/Synergist?

In the Old Testament the word "forget" does not describe a lapse of memory so much as it describes an abandonment of God's Word and an apathy toward God's works. According to Psalm 103:1-5, when we fail to praise the Lord, we "forget" who He is and what He has done.

Dr. Andrew Counterman-Baptist Evangelistic Ministry Endeavors - Latin America-Senior Director

Dr. Andrew Counterman Baptist Evangelistic Ministry Endeavors - Latin America Senior Director

The Worthiness of God in Worship-The Works of God in Worship-- punishment of the wicked-- prosperity of the righteous

Jesus Christ came from the glories of Heaven to the gutters of Earth in order to redeem mankind- however, the depth of Christ's condescension -Philippians 2-5-8- is contrasted by the height of Christ's exaltation -Philippians 2-9-11- so that He remains incomparable-

The Worthiness of God in Worship The Works of God in Worship - punishment of the wicked - prosperity of the righteous

Jesus Christ came from the glories of Heaven to the gutters of Earth in order to redeem mankind; however, the depth of Christ's condescension (Philippians 2:5-8) is contrasted by the height of Christ's exaltation (Philippians 2:9-11) so that He remains incomparable!