Excellent, Richard. However, while the "punch-line" is congruent, the ideology of "following" Jesus was pre-Pentecost. Since the day of Pentecost, all authentic believers are indwelt by Christ, making Paul's question relevant - "Do you not know that the mind of Christ is in you?" Today, marginal Christians follow Christ, while authentic Christians release the Life of Christ from His indwelling presence.
"Since the day of Pentecost, all authentic believers are indwelt by Christ..."
"Of which salvation the [O.T.] prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: Searching what, or what manner of time [THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST WHICH WAS IN THEM] did signify..."
Excellent, Richard. However, while the "punch-line" is congruent, the ideology of "following" Jesus was pre-Pentecost. Since the day of Pentecost, all authentic believers are indwelt by Christ, making Paul's question relevant - "Do you not know that the mind of Christ is in you?" Today, marginal Christians follow Christ, while authentic Christians release the Life of Christ from His indwelling presence.
My dear Brother,
Thank you for your views.
"Since the day of Pentecost, all authentic believers are indwelt by Christ..."
"Of which salvation the [O.T.] prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: Searching what, or what manner of time [THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST WHICH WAS IN THEM] did signify..."
Love in the Lovely Lamb,
An Old Disciple