Greetings,
I was raised an a fairly progressive Anabaptist home. I was convicted of my sinful condition and sensed the call of Jesus when I was about 10. Almost thirty years later the road, due to my own doing, seems to have been anything but straight. Yet, through all the wanderings God has proven himself a good and faithful father.
Four years ago God began to reveal the walls of spiritual pride which were hindering my relationship with him and his people. To experience his love and have him reveal the broken areas of my life has been a beautiful, and painful, process. Through it all I have found him to be a faithful father who wisely and perfectly corrects his children.
It surely hurts like crazy, but submitting to that correction and walking in repentance never fails to bring peace and deeper fellowship with him and others.
I was introduced to David Bercot in the mid 200's by a teacher who referenced "The Kingdom That Turned The World Upside Down" which clearly articulated the two kingdom mindset I at some level understood, but couldn't express. I have deeply appreciated another voice calling us to consider the solid foundation of Christ, the apostles, and the early church fathers.
I was excited to hear about the founding of Sattler college and am endeavoring to remain engaged as my children approach college age. We plan to attend the open house in December and make some connections.
I am kicking of my time here at The Historical Faith by starting "Salvation: Mechanical or Relational?". Though I'm just beginning the course I am once again appreciating the clarity of the teaching. I'm looking forward to continuing these studies and to see how God will use them to shape me into a more perfect image of his son.
Blessings,
Josh
