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1261 | Isn't Baptism neccessary for salvation?? | Rom 10:9 | CDBJ | 73247 | ||
Hi Meredith, I know the frustration that you are experiencing and I have been down that same road many times. The thing that I noticed in your post is the same thing that I have trouble with even to this day. You stated, “I tried to convey to her” Every time I find myself on this kick I have to relate to Matthew. Matthew 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. Did you catch who is doing the revealing or convincing? Not you or I, as designated by, flesh and blood, but the Father. Probably the best thing you could do for her is get her to promise to read the book of John and tell her to pray and ask God to reveal the truth that is contained in it. Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. You mentioned that she hoped she would get to heaven. Ask her what all this hope entails? Ask her why God should let her into heaven and you will find out what she is really trusting in. Most will say that they are trying to be the best they can, or do the best they can, what ever that means or they aren’t any worse then everybody else. You might say that the Bible say in Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. Tie this in with Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Ask how she is dealing with the sin problem that God say we all have? Next the outcome of our sin is found in Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; But hear comes the great news in the last part of the verse; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Then explain what we do to earn a gift, NOTHING, or it wouldn’t be a gift. Somebody has to pay for it, because like they say, there is no free lunch and that is where Jesus comes in. God wants us to put all of our eggs in one basket and completely trust in his Son for paying the price of our admission to heaven. We can’t earn it and sure don’t deserve it and that is the meaning of grace. I like the play on words that someone came up with for the word grace. i.e. G R A C E, God’s Riches At Christ Expense. Ephes. 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast. Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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1262 | Isn't Baptism neccessary for salvation?? | Rom 10:9 | CDBJ | 73250 | ||
Hi Meredith, I know the frustration that you are experiencing and I have been down that same road many times. The thing that I noticed in your post is the same thing that I have trouble with even to this day. You stated, “I tried to convey to her” Every time I find myself on this kick I have to relate to Matthew. Matthew 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. Did you catch who is doing the revealing or convincing? Not you or I, as designated by, flesh and blood, but the Father. Probably the best thing you could do for her is get her to promise to read the book of John and tell her to pray and ask God to reveal the truth that is contained in it. Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. You mentioned that she hoped she would get to heaven. Ask her what all this hope entails? Ask her why God should let her into heaven and you will find out what she is really trusting in. Most will say that they are trying to be the best they can, or do the best they can, what ever that means or they aren’t any worse then everybody else. You might say that the Bible say in Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. Tie this in with Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Ask how she is dealing with the sin problem that God say we all have? Next the outcome of our sin is found in Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; But hear comes the great news in the last part of the verse; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Then explain what we do to earn a gift, NOTHING, or it wouldn’t be a gift. Somebody has to pay for it, because like they say, there is no free lunch and that is where Jesus comes in. God wants us to put all of our eggs in one basket and completely trust in his Son for paying the price of our admission to heaven. We can’t earn it and sure don’t deserve it and that is the meaning of grace. I like the play on words that someone came up with for the word grace. i.e. G R A C E, God’s Riches At Christ Expense. Ephes. 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast. Here is another neat verse that we can take to the bank and cash in. God took our sin to his Son for payment and Jesus took it and gives us his righteousness back in return if we will trust in him, what a deal!!! 2 Cor. 5:21 For he (God) hath made him (Jesus) to be sin for us, (Jesus) who knew no sin; that we might be made (caused to have) the righteousness of God in him. All this for trusting in Jesus; guess who gets all the credit? All of this doesn't sound like a, I hope so to me. That's why it's called the gospel or good news. Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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1263 | Isn't Baptism neccessary for salvation?? | Rom 10:9 | CDBJ | 73435 | ||
You are the one who ask the question; if you don’t want a biblical answer don’t ask; this is a Bible study forum not a forum on religiosity. I am truthfully sorry and I hope you will forgive me if I have confused you by presenting the facts of Scripture. Your statement, “Thank you for explaining to me only Greek scholars will go to heaven. Thank you for also in forming me Acts 2:38 and first Peter 3:21 have been destroyed by translation I never new that. In the future I would caution you one point. Matt 7:1 "Do not judge so that you will not be judged. "For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you.” I appreciate your comment on Matt 7:1 because I have already been judged in the person of Christ and my standard of measure is God’s word, which I am using to answer your question. People have always use Matt. 7:1 as a cop out when someone uses Scripture in a way that is contrary to their pet philosophy; it won’t happen again. 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. 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. Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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1264 | Isn't Baptism neccessary for salvation?? | Rom 10:9 | CDBJ | 74359 | ||
Greetings Disciplerami; Your belated answer to this post is so late I don’t even remember it, senior moment, but for whatever it is worth you stated, “Baptism is an act of faith.” Faith in what, the word faith is a transitive verb and demands an object? The verb is no greater then it’s object, are you trying to tell me that you are trusting in something that you worked on for your salvation plus what Jesus did? Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; If you are going to imply that the washing was baptism it has all been hashed out countless times before. This topic has only shown it’s self about 300 times on the forum, and not to be rude by any means, but please enter the word Baptism in the box on the right side of the home page titled Quick Search and click search, you will see all of the questions and answers in a very extensive list. If you have something that is new after reading the search I am sure that there are many who would be willing to share Scripture with you on the subject. Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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1265 | Alter Calls? | Rom 10:9 | CDBJ | 209656 | ||
Dear Meta, My intent of seven years ago wasn’t to use, the word of God “so flippantly”, as you suggest. My emphasis was to point out that we aren’t saved by asking Jesus to come into our hearts, per se. If you can point out that particular verse from scripture I would welcome it most assuredly. If one is saved when they express such an action it isn’t the verbiage that saved them but the fact that they believed in Jesus and what He accomplished for them on the cross. Ephes. 2:8 (A) For by grace are ye saved through faith; There are many parenthetical actions that might accompany faith in Christ but they are in fact just that, and they are useless apart from the total undivided trust in the Saviour. John 20:30-31 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. I’m sorry that what was said upset you, as evidently it did since you responded as you did. When leading someone to Christ I always make it a point that one doesn’t have to jump through and particular psychological hoop that I might suggest but that they must have total faith in who and what Jesus is, the appointed one of God, and what He did for them on the cross. In parting, I noticed that you have neglected to take part in the section on the left side of the home page, “update User Info”, seeing that you have been a believer for 39 years now, I’m sure there are many on the forum that would be interested in seeing how the Lord has been working through your life, if you would be so kind as to share that with us? You can click the author of any posting and get a little of their background if you so desire. Please share something of yourself with us and again I’m very sorry if what I said upset you. To God be the glory, CDBJ |
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1266 | why do we have to call Jesus -Lord Jesus | Rom 10:9 | CDBJ | 209751 | ||
Greetings, Is it a point of winning on a Bible study forum or pointing out from scripture where the truth stands? John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. You have posted five times in this past series and not once have you pointed out actual chapters or verses. I realize you know the characters of the Bible but chapter and verse is needed to prove a point. 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, 17that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. Please debate with proof, CDBJ |
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1267 | why do we have to call Jesus -Lord Jesus | Rom 10:9 | CDBJ | 209801 | ||
Everything that Jesus said was scripture. John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2The same was in the beginning with God. 3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. Using chapter and verse only clarifies the exact section of scripture that is being use to establish specific truth. The where no chapter and verses in the writings of original languages, it wasn’t until the mid 1500 that it was all made available to us in the English. (The following is from the following) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapters_and_verses_of_the_Bible The first English New Testament to use the verse divisions was a 1557 translation by William Whittingham (c. 1524-1579). The first Bible in English to use both chapters and verses was the Geneva Bible published shortly afterwards in 1560. These verse divisions soon gained acceptance as a standard way to notate verses, and have since been used in nearly all English Bibles. Have a nice day CDBJ |
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1268 | why do we have to call Jesus -Lord Jesus | Rom 10:9 | CDBJ | 209817 | ||
Hello Meta, That sounds agreeable. It would still be nice and appreciated if you would fill out your personal profile. Most all that remain on the forum for any length of time have done so; it’s almost like a hand shake in a face to face situation or a personal introduction, if you get my drift. There are those that shy away from posting with those that haven't taken the time to fill this section out because the assume that they might have a hidden agenda lurking there someplace and the ones not filling this out aren’t being forthright. Matthew 5:14-16 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. CDBJ |
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1269 | Does Christ come into our hearts? | Rom 10:9 | CDBJ | 210300 | ||
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1270 | Faith apart from reading the Bible? | Rom 10:17 | CDBJ | 20469 | ||
Joe, I think you said it all with your statement. We have to remember that Jesus was the Word of God and that we have the Mind of Christ, the Bible, I Cor. 2:16. We can't separate the two, because they aren't two they are one and the same; it's hard to understand but it's true. CDBJ | ||||||
1271 | Faith apart from reading the Bible? | Rom 10:17 | CDBJ | 20495 | ||
Steve, you made a comment, Jesus has one true attribute in common with God that the Bible absolutely does not have - the ability to save. Therefore Jesus is a truer, more complete, more faithful, more accurate revelation (image, picture, representation) of God. The Bible truthfully informs us of this ability and provides examples of both God's and Jesus' exercise of this ability, but the Bible doesn't have this ability. Have you considered James 1:21 that says to receive the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls? Look at Psalm 138:2 (KJV) for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. | ||||||
1272 | Is hearing necessary for salvation? | Rom 10:17 | CDBJ | 76678 | ||
If you are truthful when you say that you are curious I will be glad to expatiate; if you are looking for a debate with regard to this matter this will be the last post on this issue. The requirement for salvation, boiled down to it’s purest form, with out the interdiction of parenthetical phrases is found in many places in the Bible. The word salvation is synonymous with such words as saved, having life, eternal life, born again, becoming a son, etc. Looking at the overall picture and where the emphasis should be placed one must give special consideration to the Gospel of John since this was his primary intent for writing his Gospel. John 20:30-31 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. Coming to the point of believing is the simple key to eternal life. The word for believe as simple as it is in the English is a highly complexed word in the Greek along with it’s original intent. The point at which salvation is obtained is not fully accomplished until the original intent of the action of believe has met. The Original word, PISTIS along with its sub forms have been translated faith as well as believe. The emphasis of the action of this aorist tense verb, in the Greek since it is a transitive verb, must be placed on the object. This is not a part and partial action, in order for eternal life to be an absolute fact, all of one PISTIS must be 100 percent within the person of Jesus Christ. i.e. not PISTIS plus this that or anything else, everything else is excluded! John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: In the previous verse we are told that receiving Jesus the Christ is synonymous with believing. Where people run into a snag in when they see verses like, Luke 13:3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. What people fail to recognize is that the word repent, METANOEO in the Greek isn’t feeling sorry, as most would assume, but it is a compound word META, literally to change and NOEA the mind. It is like being lost and heading in the opposite direction of where one should be heading. The Bible says that we are all trying to do it, like old Frankie use to sing, I do it my way. What the Bible tells us is that repent and believe or faith are two sides of the same coin, one can’t have one without the other, and they both point to the person of Jesus Christ. Faith with out repent is impossible and repent with out he object of faith is impossible thus we have both in order to be effectual. Now to the confession part. If one would just consider the essence of God there wouldn’t be a problem, case and point. Acts 10:34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: It can’t be both ways if confession with the mouth must be a part of salvation then God is a respecter of persons because there are some individuals that can’t say a word, do to physical maladies. That would be like saying because they can’t talk they couldn’t be saved, making God a respecter of persons. Now I will conclude with the statement that I made in my previous post. I believe the only thing needed for salvation is perspicacity with regard to the gospel message This action, perspicacity, is initiated and revealed by God and is not attributed to any meritorious function on the part of the one involved. The message of the gospel is made clear by the work of the Holy Spirit; it is either believed or rejected by the recipient. Ephes. 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast. If this is not clear to some I would suggest that you pray and ask God the Father to reveal it to you because it is a Biblical impossibility for me to do it; this is the work and function or ministry of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 16:17 B (emphasis added and expounded) To be envied are you that are saved, and know it: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto you, but my Father, which is in heaven. :18 I am telling you, you who are saved by the understanding of who the Son is and what He has done for you, that this is how I am going to build my church, the living elect of God, and there is nothing that can tear it down because I Am who I Am. Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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1273 | Israeli State is Israel in Name Only | Rom 11:14 | CDBJ | 175824 | ||
Hi Doc, With reference to Israel; do we always know exactly what’s going on within the plan of God and is everything cut and dried from our perspective? Your previous post kind of reminded me of the “Elijah syndrome”, where he thought he was up on all the current events. Elijah speaking, 1 Kings 19:14 And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away. Not much left of true Israel from the way Elijah saw it. What seemed like a broad view of the situation from Elijah’s viewpoint turned out to be Elijah virtually looking through a keyhole into a mirror! The Lord saw the overall picture, as it truly was, and decided to show Elijah the overall puzzle picture? 1 Kings 19:18 Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him. As for Israel, we don’t know all that the Lord is doing at the present time, but I would venture a guess that God’s clock is ticking right on time. Someone once quipped, “I’m not sure what the future holds but I know who holds the future.” As for your ending, "We are to spread the gospel message of Jesus Christ to Jew and Gentile alike!" Alike, OK, but in a certain order. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. These are like the before and after, salvation, verses. Galatians 3:28-29 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. [29] And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. Isn’t it fun having all of the pieces of the puzzle and trying to figure out just how they all fit to form the perfect picture? CDBJ |
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1274 | Israeli State is Israel in Name Only | Rom 11:14 | CDBJ | 175847 | ||
Hi Mark, That’s an interesting observation in Isaiah 11:11 and since that is the Kingdom age, and I agree, now what do we do with the Scripture cited by Paul; it surely can’t take place during the Kingdom age? 2 Thes. 2:1-4 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, [2] That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. [3] Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; [4] Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. My question would be, is Israel a nation now or is it just a figment of our imagination? Just kidding. If Israel is a nation, which is a fact, then the situation in 2 Thes could be right around the corner, no matter what transpired to bring it to pass with regards to the gathering of the Diaspora. Sometimes I don’t understand all I know about that, CDBJ |
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1275 | Levitate, go to heaven, or the City? | Rom 11:25 | CDBJ | 139449 | ||
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1276 | Levitate, go to heaven, or the City? | Rom 11:25 | CDBJ | 139554 | ||
I think that the promise given in, John 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. This was an extension of the promise given to Abraham. Hebrews 11:9-10 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: [10] For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God. This promise is shown being fulfilled Rev. 21:2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. It thought that was a general consensus? CDBJ |
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1277 | Levitate, go to heaven, or the City? | Rom 11:25 | CDBJ | 139593 | ||
Hi MJH, I think that the word “mansions” would be a very appropriate English word for the nominative, feminine, plural of the Koine Greek noun, “mone”. The reason being the following, 1 Cor. 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. My wife and I reside in a very nice home in the suburbs and I am sure that what ever the Lord provides will be a mansion compared to what we have now; putting it into the human perspective! Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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1278 | Levitate, go to heaven, or the City? | Rom 11:25 | CDBJ | 139604 | ||
Hi Kalos, Believe me, when we get there “heaven”, even closet space will be like a mansion compared to what we have now! CDBJ |
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1279 | Levitate, go to heaven, or the City? | Rom 11:25 | CDBJ | 139606 | ||
Yes, you are absolutely right, but one must realize that God has revealed more to some then to others, and that’s why Paul was in such a big hurry to get out of here! 2 Cor. 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Paul saw some things that would blow our minds! 2 Cor. 12:2-7 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. [3] And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) [4] How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. [5] Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. [6] For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me. [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. Time here on earth is but a diagonal scratch across the lengthy line of eternity, CDBJ |
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1280 | CAN THE DEVIL STEAL A GIFT OR GOD TAKEIT | Rom 11:29 | CDBJ | 179870 | ||
Greetings Thenoel2 and welcome to the forum. I believe you might have double clicked your post, on your first try, but that’s OK, keep posting. Try to use scripture to back up your position. I can’t refute your biblical knowledge but I can tell you this much, it sure sound like your garage is in the same mess that mine is! 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. Have fun on the forum, CDBJ |
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