When you are asked who you are, how do you reply? Most of us reply with our roles. We are single, married, with or without children, working, working at home, mothers, wives, widows, or empty nesters. Often we have many roles at one time. Roles change due to our circumstances.
Who we are never changes. According to Ephesians 1, we are blessed with every spiritual blessing (vs. 3); chosen by God before the foundation of the world (vs. 4); an adopted son (child) of God (vs. 5); redeemed through the blood of Christ (vs. 7); forgiven of our trespasses (vs. 7); full of God's grace, which He has lavished on you (vs. 8); God's heir (vs. 11); sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit (vs. 13).
Be encouraged to take a closer look at the rest of Ephesians and Scripture to find out who we are in Christ. God has given us many blessings. They are worth the time and effort to discover.
By participating in the Vessel of Mercy forums, we will be able to remind one another of who we are in Christ. Our prayer is that we women can sharpen one another to be used more mightily by God.
One of the advantages of the registered, private, and confidential forum is, as we are transparent in our difficulties we can have the opportunity to gain from the wisdom of others who are practicing humility, confession, counsel, and submission to God. This forum is to give women who share the same doctrinal stance the opportunity to be sharpened by other women. It will also provide a valuable written legacy from the honest sharing and challenges that others may also face and learn from the experiences and journeys of others. Topics include our roles as well as our faith. May all who visit be blessed and a blessing to others!
Share your journey with other reformed sisters on Vessel of Mercy's forum. When you register, please use your first name and last name initial. Of course, you are welcome to use an alias if you prefer.
Confessions
If you adhere to any of the confessions found here, please join the forum. If you do not hold to any of the reformed confessions, you may still participate but we will not allow arguing over these doctrines.
We believe and affirm the doctrines of grace. The five points of grace are these:
1) Total Depravity 2) Unconditional Election 3) Limited Atonement 4)Irresistible Grace 5) Perseverance of the Saints.
