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621 | Mark, am I missing something | Galatians | CDBJ | 165346 | ||
Greetings Timberwolfe3, The only ones that are under grace, and not under the law, are those that are “totally” trusting in Jesus as the Messiah. No one has ever been saved by keeping the law! The object of the law is to show us just how hopeless and helpless we really are and to bring us to the place where we cry out to God for help. God “has taken” care of the sin problem in the person of His Son, Jesus, the anointed on from God. If one were hanging from the bottom of an airplane by ten links of a chain, how many of those links would have to break before the person went into free fall and was heading for their doom? Right, just one! God says that we are all born spiritually dead and headed for doom. 1 Cor. 15:22 (A) For as in Adam all die,. Romans 3:23 for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God; One can’t be saved or justified by keeping the law, or the commandments; that isn’t the laws object. The law is there because we received, from dear old grandfather Adam, an old sin nature, and we can’t possibly keep the law. The law can only bring us to the point of realization that we need help outside of ourselves. i.e. God has to help! We all actually deserve death or separation from God forever because of our sin condition. Romans 6:23 (A) For the wages of sin is death; Jesus had more trouble with the self righteous crowed more then anyone else, because they thought they were good enough by keeping the law according to “their” standards. Luke 19:10 For the Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost. Mark 2:17 And when Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of a physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners. By righteous it means “self righteous”, those that “assumed” they were doing the right thing before God! Titus 3:5 not by works done in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, Ephes. 2:8-9 for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; [9] not of works, that no man should glory. A lot of people confuse how the law works. A person can’t break one commandment and then keep the rest and expect it to be evened out. Just like the person hanging from the bottom of a plane by the ten links of a chain. They can keep the other nine after they have broken just one and expect it do them any good. They better cry out to God for mercy because no matter what they try to crank out, it isn’t going to help; even if they flap their arms like a bird at ultra high speed they are still going to make a sudden stop at point X. Galatians 2:16 yet knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we believed on Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the law: because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. Abraham was 430 before the law was given and he was saved without the law. Galatians 3:10-11 For as many as are of the works of the law are under a curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one who continueth not in all things that are written in the book of the law, to do them. [11] Now that no man is justified by the law before God, is evident: for, The righteous shall live by faith; Galatians 3:22 But the scriptures shut up all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. Notice it didn’t say given to them that try to keep the law. Galatians 3:24 So that the law is become our tutor to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. Galatians 3:26 For ye are all sons of God, through faith, in Christ Jesus. 1 John 5:10-13 He who believes in the Son of God has the witness in himself; he who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he has not believed the testimony that God has given of His Son. [11] And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. [12] He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. [13] These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. People need to change their minds about the person of Jesus and what he did for them while on the cross. Those who are working for eternal life will receive wages. Those that have quit trying and have started trusting, in Jesus, will receive the gift Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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622 | searching for the truth | Philem 1:6 | CDBJ | 164860 | ||
Hi Barabbas, I guess in my previous post to you I neglected to convey my point. I wasn’t suggesting that what you said was wrong with regards to God calling us to himself. I don’t “feel” that God calls us to himself, I “know” for a fact that God calls us to himself. Romans 8:29-30 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. [30] Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. I am saying that it isn’t right just because “I feel it”; it’s “fact” because “God proclaims it”, in his Word. Oh well, I think we are on the same page. By the way, how did you arrive at the name Barabbas as your forum name? Mark 15:7 And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection. John 18:40 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber. ----- While suppressing an uprising in Jerusalem, the Roman authorities had arrested Barabbas (from Bar Abba, “son of the father”), a notorious freedom fighter, robber (John 18:40), and murderer, along with other insurrectionists. He may have been a Zealot, a nationalist who stirred up opposition against Rome. Now he was awaiting execution. ------ Bible Knowledge Commentary ------ No connection I surmise, just kidding, CDBJ |
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623 | searching for the truth | Philem 1:6 | CDBJ | 164797 | ||
Hello Barabbas, You say,” I feel that God calls us to himself.” Can we really trust your feelings, as being truth. That is good information, but is that your idea or is there Someone more Substantial that can guarantee that information works? What one says carries more influence if what they are forwarding is the Lord’s Word: by using chapter and verse it takes you out of the picture and carries authority. 2 Tim. 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [17] That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. A subtle hint; try to back up everything that you say with Scripture; that way it has authority, if you get my drift? Psalm 119:160 The sum of Thy word is truth, And every one of Thy righteous ordinances is everlasting. John 17:17 "Sanctify them in the truth; Thy word is truth. Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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624 | "nun" verse at Psalm 145:13 not in NASB | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 164644 | ||
Don't you think it is rather twofaced to use they very forum of the ones you are trying to discredit? That really takes a lot of class the way I see it. You are a real piece of work! Merry Christmas anyway, CDBJ |
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625 | Which day is number seven? | Ex 20:10 | CDBJ | 164606 | ||
Greetings, Since this is a Bible study forum and not a history forum what actual difference dose it make with regards to New Testament Scripture? Col. 2:16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: Have a merry Christmas, CDBJ |
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626 | Believing in the Bible and E.T.'s | Eph 2:2 | CDBJ | 164453 | ||
So what is proper, welcome to the Bible forum or greeting Earthling and enjoy the nebula? To what are you subscribing, or what do you suggest we change, other then what we are wearing for a magnetic suit that it will effectively deflect the solar ray materials that are messing up our thinking on the forum? 2 Tim. 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. CDBJ |
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627 | Brad, Chuck, Doc, , Hank, Mark, Tim, etc | Matt 11:18 | CDBJ | 164303 | ||
Hi Kalos, When it rains it pours; I've lost a bunch of my addresses as well. My address in on the end of my personal profile, CDBJ |
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628 | Saved by belief or belief and baptism? | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 164261 | ||
Hi Brad, It doesn’t sound like you are very convinced yet, seeing you still have the thought of trying to cover bases? “I've got all my bases covered, I was sprinkled as an infant and immersed as an adult:” All I can say is that it’s evident that they didn’t drown you, yet; but you haven’t been dipped, soaked, or splashed? Jesus covered all the bases when he died and rose again. If he "hadn’t covered all the bases" he would still be in the grave; but praise God what he did for us was sufficient for our total salvation and more. Romans 8:28-32 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. [29] For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. [30] Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. [31] What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? [32] He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Have a great day, CDBJ |
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629 | Saved by belief or belief and baptism? | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 164251 | ||
Hi Mark, I read an interesting article the other day, by a Greek expositor, on the topic of baptism that I would like to share with you. 1 Peter 3:18-21 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: [19] By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; [20] Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. [21] The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: The previous verses, Notice in verse 18, “by the Spirit:” Then in verse 19, “By the which”, referring to the same Spirit. Now in verse 21 “The like figure” by the Spirit, not the water. , eight souls were saved by water. They weren’t saved by the water; they were saved because they were sealed up in the ark of safety. It wasn’t the action of the water, as with water baptism, that saved them, verse 21 not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, “BUT”, (a contrastive conjunction) “The answer of a good conscience toward God,” by the baptism of the Holy Spirit, which seals us up in the ark of safety in Christ until the first resurrection in Christ is complete. The same way, or the like figure, were the eight were saved in the ark of safety. Ephes. 1:12-14 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. [13] In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, [14] Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. Ephes. 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Ephes. 4:5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, There is one baptism that unifies all believers, and it sure isn’t anything that we do, we don’t have a thing to do with it; it’s all the work of the Lord. Jesus is going to baptize everyone by one means or another; either with the Spirit or with fire. Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Repentance brings the baptism of the Spirit and no repentance will bring a baptism of fire; and it won’t just be sprinkled on those that don’t have a change of mind about the person and work of Jesus the Christ. Just like the old song says; Jesus did it all, all to him I owe, sin has left its crimson stain, he washed it white as snow. Isn’t the Lord just fantastic; and it’s all by His Grace, CDBJ |
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630 | Reading too much into C S Lewis ? | 2 Tim 2:15 | CDBJ | 164124 | ||
Why is it good to be aware of the denominations of certain individuals; no denomination carries any biblical significance or authority. Jesus made this clear in, John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me. This is a Bible study forum not a denominational debate and the denominational view of individuals is not the issue. One is only correct if their understanding of Scripture lines up with all the other Scriptures on specific doctrine or topic, not because they are of one denomination or the other. Psalm 119:160 The sum of Thy word is truth, And every one of Thy righteous ordinances is everlasting. Please don’t crowed denominations into the picture, that way we can all communicate by the same rules; we have enough pork barrels in politics. Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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631 | did Jesus die for our sins or sickness | 1 Pet 2:24 | CDBJ | 164026 | ||
I have seen so many with that misunderstanding about healing on the forum that it’s making me sick! You suggest the following. I agree we get sick; nevertheless, it is not God’s desire that we are sick and that is why healing is made available to us. God can heal everyone that He desires to heal and He doesn’t need someone as an instrument to do it! Tell your unconvincing story to Billy Graham, as well as millions of other Christians who trust all that the Lord wills for their life. What you are telling me is that you believe in God you just don’t believe God. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 1 Thes. 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. The Lord has given this great nation of believers some of the greatest healers in the world they call themselves doctors! The Lord has blessed us with a great variety of them as well, and the opportunity for us to pray that He will help and intercede in times of need. Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. You’re starting to cause my hypertension, go up, CDBJ |
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632 | did Jesus die for our sins or sickness | 1 Pet 2:24 | CDBJ | 164014 | ||
You said the following, “Even Jesus went without experiencing hunger;” Who is right, you or, Matthew 4:2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. As for sickness, or what ever tag you would like to put on it, the reason we get sick is because we are still at home in these bodies of death and sin is still in the world and we are still subject to the results of sin while residing in these bodies. Romans 7:24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? None of us will have a perfect bill of health until we are separated from these bodies of corruption. How many of the people, maintaining the same prospective that you are trying convince this forum of, celebrated their 200th birthday this year and are a picture of health? That’s what I thought, CDBJ |
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633 | did Jesus die for our sins or sickness | 1 Pet 2:24 | CDBJ | 164002 | ||
Hello atdcross, You suggested the following in your post, “The "wages of sin is death" and no one can avoid it” The fact is, the wages of sin isn’t physical death at all but spiritual death i.e. separation from God. This death can be avoid by all who will simply trust in the work that God did in the person of His Son, Jesus the Christ. Have you ever considered that Christ actually died twice while on the cross, spiritual death and physical death? Jesus paid the price of spiritual death, which is separation from God, Matthew 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? After paying the price, that a Holy God demanded, for our sin, Jesus said the following “TETELESTAI”, it is finished; the wages for sin are paid in full. The word TETELESTAI, in the original Koine Greek, is in the indicative mood, perfect tense, passive voice, third person singular. In actuality, it was a reality, and Christ completed the action with results that will go on into the future. He alone received the wrath of God on our behalf. 2 Cor. 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. How’s that for a great deal! Jesus took what we deserve and when we trust in Jesus God gives us His very own righteousness that is in Christ. The issue now between God and Man isn’t our sin but the Saviour. God poured out His wrath for our sin on the person of His Son Jesus. The only sin that Jesus didn’t die for was rejecting Jesus as our substitute for sin. i.e. our Saviour. John 16:7-9 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. [8] And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: [9] Of sin, because they believe not on me; After Jesus had finished his work on the cross He then bowed His head and willingly released the spark of life from His body, because His work on the cross was complete. John 19:30 (B) he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. We can be born twice and die once, because Jesus was born once and died twice. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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634 | Just because I studied the Word... | 1 John 2:27 | CDBJ | 163743 | ||
Hi Kalos, Psalm 119:160 The sum of Thy word is truth, And every one of Thy righteous ordinances is everlasting. CDBJ |
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635 | Still an adulteress if I marry again? | 1 Cor 7:11 | CDBJ | 161967 | ||
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636 | Why are we judged? | Bible general Archive 3 | CDBJ | 161829 | ||
Hi Nsquared, That's an interesting post and it does all seem rather redundant doesn’t it? God hates sin, and because of His character, “He must” punish sin and the Bible says that we are all sinners. Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; So how can God just up and forgive us of our sins if we confess them, as you say? Can God just up and excuse us for our sins? That would destroy the eternal perfect character of God. It sure seems like a pickle; God must punish sin, as the Bible says, but then that would mean separating us from God forever and God doesn’t want that because He loves us so much. God devised a fantastic plan where as He could satisfy His perfect righteousness and yet provide a way that we could spend eternity with Him in heaven. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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637 | Do Angels have Genders? Male and Female? | Matt 22:30 | CDBJ | 161748 | ||
Hi PenJ, Did you happen to notice the date on the post that you answered? 8-28-03 I hope EdB wasn't sitting at his computer waiting for an answer; just kidding. Anyway, welcome to the forum. Why don’t you take a few minutes and fill out your personal profile. You can left click on the name of any author of any post and find out a little about the author. Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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638 | Did God create Life? | Gen 1:1 | CDBJ | 161314 | ||
Hello Abccan, God didn’t create life, just like He didn’t create light and love and the list goes on; He is light and He is life. God doesn’t have life, He is life. He chose to give life to certain objects that He created that’s understandable. God also gives eternal life; do you have that yet or is that something that you are working on? Have a good day, CDBJ |
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639 | heaven is perfect but we live on earth | Mark 10:21 | CDBJ | 160954 | ||
Hello Pako, I am glad that it works for you, the miss concept of “prosperity teaching”, isn't a sure thing for all! Many, even with the case of the Apostle Paul couldn’t get it to work for him because it wasn’t in God’s plan for his life, as it isn’t for many loyal believers, the Lord just hasn’t planed it that way. Paul informs us, 2 Cor. 12:8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. Paul realized that after three attempts with prayer that his physical problem wasn’t dissipating, so instead of rebelling and reacting in defeat, he responded in faith. 2 Cor. 12:5 (B) yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. 2 Cor. 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. Christ had something far better for Paul then just good health, it was grace. Paul found out that he was better off with the grace and the power of Christ, over the healing that could have been his. The Lord revealed the following to Paul, 2 Cor. 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Now here is an example of “Biblical prosperity teaching” and how the love of God can be expressed by believers for others. Philip. 4:10-13 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. [11] Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. [12] I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. [13] I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me It gave others, in Christ, the opportunity to express the love of God through them toward Paul. Philip. 4:14 Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction. Paul exuded the “prosperity teaching principal” as being the grace of God, and not good health and this was manifest to others through Paul’s ability to cope with his physical maladies and praise God for it. 2 Cor. 12:9 (B) Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Cor. 7:4 Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation. I think the following pretty much sums up how Paul used his physical affliction for the prosperity of others. 2 Cor. 1:3-4 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; [4] Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. Paul didn’t react against his physical condition, he responded knowing that it too, was a work of God, in his favor. Paul had his thinking screwed on straight; he knew that all things weren’t good, but that God can cause them all to work together for good. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (Emphasis on his, God’s purpose) Have a great day, CDBJ |
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640 | Is belief in the bible needed to be save | NT general Archive 1 | CDBJ | 160848 | ||
Hello hetfield, You sure are sending some mixed signals! In your last post you made this comment, “Beking saved means to have eternal life with Christ. How to be saved is to put your faith in Christ, John 3:16. Why use the bible? Because I belief it to be accurate, useful and reliable.” On your first post you said this, “It is my opinion that the new testament in accurate, useful and reliable but not "the word of God". That doesn’t even make sense! If the New Testament isn’t God’s intended thought put in writing, as you suggest, i.e. the Word of God, why would you bother believing it. According to your way of thinking if it’s not the Word of God it could all be a hoax! I don’t claim to be the sharpest knife in the drawer but at this point you have me thoroughly confused. You are saying you are saved, yet you don’t think its God Word; then whose word is it and who devised the plan? 1 John 5:10-13 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. [11] And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. [12] He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. [13] These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. Those that "don’t believe" those verses aren’t making the writers of the New Testament liars; they are calling God a liar because it’s His recorded record and plan, i.e. God's Word! Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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