I have a question regarding a traditional Church teaching on morality or the law and conditions for blessings. When reading Pauls letters half of a letter is about theology of grace but the other half is about morality - what we have to do. Is it a matter of where the church puts emphasis on or something else?
Alright, since I am not the most educated I would like to ask some questions. What do the following scripture imply
1. Psalms 111:10 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom and all who follow His percepts have good understanding?
2. What is the real truth regarding Hebrews 13:17?
3. What are your thoughts (in the light of Grace) on the passage in Ephesians 4:11 where Christ gave Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers for the equipping of the church?
4. Matthew 7:15 -20 and you shall know them by their fruit. I feel that this is what the church refers to as having discernment, which is kind of like knowing someone after the flesh. What does discernment mean in scripture and what does this parable imply?
I have been following teaching for some time now. And I have been working towards allowing God to Love me. But I have been struggling with it and want to know how do I actually allow God to love me.