First was Sunday School with Trevecca Community Church of the Nazarene here on campus and the lesson was talking about Romans chapters 5-6. The teacher asked if we would call ourselves sinners and most the class raised their hands including me. The were a couple that said that because we are saved by grace and are now followers of Christ, that we are no longer defined as sinners, but Christians. The class got into a huge discussion breaking down the definitions of sin, Christian, Sinner, and another one I can't remember. In the end the teacher pulled out this verse and it took the wind out of everyone's sails because it just makes sense! Romans 6:17-18 "17 But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed, 18 and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness."Meaning that we are no longer defined as sinners, but as Christians striving toward sanctification - to become more like Christ in our attitudes, our conversations, and our actions. Though we mess up, we ask forgiveness and move forward not looking back at our old ways, and looking toward Jesus Christ our Savior.
Then later today we had the All-School Praise and Worship Service, which was awesome! The Lord showed himself tonight, and the Holy Spirit flooded the room with His presence. It has been awhile since I have felt that close and intimate with the Lord. We then had a prayer session and a group of us students - some from my suite - gathered around and talked about what we wanted to happen this semester dealing with our spiritual walk with Jesus. The most powerful song of the night was "All To Us" by Chris Tomlin, this song really spoke to me about the depth of the love God has for us.
Me and the guys in my suite have also decided to start a weekly study group on Sunday nights to talk about what the Lord has shown us in the services that morning, passages of Scripture the Lord has spoken to us through, and to keep each other accountable in our Spiritual walks and to pray with each other when needed. If the Lord has already done so much in three days I can't wait for what He has in store for me this semester!
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You're doing great on blogging for someone who is getting settled in a college! Good job, and thanks for the updates. It looks like you are going to have a great time there - both academically and spiritually :-)
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