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1421 | God's mercy | Eph 2:4 | CDBJ | 177669 | ||
Hi CIB, I think your post got posted one thread off from its intended destination. Try sending it again but make sure you are reading Cristy222 when posting. It sure makes me feel good to know that others make the same silly mistakes that I make! Isn’t it great to know that our salvation depends entirely on the Lord and not us: if it depended on us we could find a million ways to mess it up! John 10:27-30 "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; [28] and I give eternal life to them, and they shall never perish; and no one shall snatch them out of My hand. [29] "My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. [30] "I and the Father are one." Have fun, CDBJ |
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1422 | Can MY faith in Christ save me? | Eph 2:8 | CDBJ | 193027 | ||
Greetings RNtim and welcome to the forum. Here is a point that has helped me understand the word “faith” and it might clear thing up a little. The word faith is what’s know as a transitive verb, that is it has a subject and an object it’s the object of faith that has all the merit or gets all the credit, not the subject or the one having the faith or the one believing. Jesus must be the object of faith in salvation “as the living word”. That’s the starting point for the child of God and as a believer in Christ one continues in God’s plan by exercising faith in God’s “written word”, The Bible. As for Peter’s stumbling you might be able to derive some comfort from the following verses. Romans 3:3 What then? If some did not believe, their unbelief will not nullify the faithfulness of God, will it? 2 Tim. 2:11-13 It is a trustworthy statement: For if we died with Him, we shall also live with Him; 12If we endure, we shall also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He also will deny us; 13If we are faithless, He remains faithful; for He cannot deny Himself. Sometimes even as in Peter’s case we aren’t faithful but that doesn’t change the fact that God is faithful. I like this poem by the famous preacher, Charles Spurgeon. "If ever it should come to pass, That sheep of Christ might fall away, My fickle, feeble soul, alas! Would fall a thousand times a day." I hope you enjoy the forum, CDBJ |
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1423 | Faith a gift? | Eph 2:8 | CDBJ | 219419 | ||
Interesting info on Eph. 2:8,9 from the (Bible Knowledge Commentary) 2:8-9. These verses explain “the incomparable riches of His grace” (v. 7), expanding the parenthetical statement in verse 5, It is by grace you have been saved, and adding that the means of this salvation is through faith. Hence the basis is grace and the means is faith alone (cf. Rom. 3:22, 25; Gal. 2:16; 1 Peter 1:5). Faith is not a “work.” It does not merit salvation; it is only the means by which one accepts God’s free salvation. Paul elaborated, And this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Much debate has centered around the demonstrative pronoun “this” (TOUTO). Though some think it refers back to “grace” and others to “faith,” neither of these suggestions is really valid because the demonstrative pronoun is neuter whereas “grace” and “faith” are feminine. Also, to refer back to either of these words specifically seems to be redundant. Rather the neuter TOUTO, as is common, refers to the preceding phrase or clause. (In Eph. 1:15 and 3:1 TOUTO, “this,” refers back to the preceding section.) Thus it refers back to the concept of salvation (2:4-8a), whose basis is grace and means is faith. This salvation does not have its source in man (it is “not from yourselves”), but rather, its source is God’s grace for “it is the gift of God.” Verse 9 reinforces this by showing that the means is not by works since its basis is grace (Rom. 3:20, 28; 4:1-5; 11:6; Gal. 2:16; 2 Tim. 1:9; Titus 3:5), and its means is faith (Rom. 4:5). Therefore since no person can bring salvation to himself by his own efforts, no one can boast (cf. Rom. 3:27; 1 Cor. 1:29). Their boasting can only be in the Lord (1 Cor. 1:31). This opened my eyes, CDBJ |
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1424 | is water-baptism needed for salvation? | Eph 2:8 | CDBJ | 223840 | ||
Greetings, Many are deluded by trying to add to what Jesus finished on the cross. Scripture boiled down to its simplest truth is that ones salvation Is by grace through faith and anything added to faith or taken from faith destroys the pure function of faith there by neutralizing faith and its object, Jesus Christ. Faith plus anything lessons saving faith and as a result some are depending on something they assume they must do and there by grace is not applied to that individual. Paul demonstrated this in, Acts 16:29-31 Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, 30And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. If baptism was part of the salvation it would have been expressed as such by Paul. John goes so far as to tell us the meaning for his gospel in the following verses. 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. Anyone depending on their works by being baptized by water for salvation has actually destroyed their hope for salvation. Faith for salvation must be an “undivided trust” in what God did for mankind in the person of His Son Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 (AMP) 8 For it is by free grace (God’s unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ’s salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [of your own doing, it came not through your own striving], but it is the gift of God; 9 Not because of works [not the fulfillment of the Law’s demands], lest any man should boast. [It is not the result of what anyone can possibly do, so no one can pride himself in it or take glory to himself.] CDBJ |
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1425 | is water-baptism needed for salvation? | Eph 2:8 | CDBJ | 223866 | ||
When was the thief on the cross baptized after he believed: he wasn’t, yet he was in fact saved and God is no respecter of persons! (Adam Clark Commentary) Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness—Those who were foolish, disobedient, and deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, could not possibly have works of righteousness to plead; therefore, if saved at all, they must be saved by mercy. See the note on Ephesians 2:8; and see a discourse entitled, Salvation by Faith proved, 8vo., 1816, in which I have examined every system invented by man for his restoration to the Divine favor and image: and have demonstrated, by mere reason, their utter insufficiency to answer the end for which they have been invented; and have proved that the doctrine of salvation by faith is the only rational way of salvation. By the washing of regeneration. Undoubtedly the apostle here means baptism, the rite by which persons were admitted into the Church, and the visible sign of the cleansing, purifying influences of the Holy Spirit, which the apostle immediately subjoins. Baptism is only a sign, and therefore should never be separated from the thing signified; but it is a rite commanded by God himself, and therefore the thing signified should never be expected without it. By the renewing of the Holy Ghost we are to understand, not only the profession of being bound to live a new life, but the grace that renews the heart, and enables us thus to live; so the renewing influences are here intended. Baptism changes nothing; the grace signified by it cleanses and purifies. They who think baptism to be regeneration, neither know the Scriptures nor the power of God; therefore they do greatly err. If the apostle John knew that (water) baptism was a needed part of salvation he would have included it in his gospel message stated in 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. CDBJ |
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1426 | is water-baptism needed for salvation? | Eph 2:8 | CDBJ | 223899 | ||
Well taken! God's plan of salvation even as God himself hasn't changed since man first walked this earth. The Old Testament believers trusted in the work of the promised Messiah that was to come. We have the privilege of knowing who that Messiah is, Jesus Christ the righteous. God’s plan, for those who will inherit eternal life, is for those whom He foreknew to place the entirety of their hope of living with and in the presence of God for all eternity solely in the work that God would accomplish on the cross in the God Man Jesus the Christ. There was no baptism for those that trusted and believed God in the Old Testament that had anything thing at all to do with their salvation, and as such water baptism has noting to do with ones salvation in the New Testament! Malachi 3:6 (A) For I am the LORD, I change not; Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. Trust in Christ “only for eternal life” or “try and add” to His finished work and miss out on the eternal blessings that God has for those that put “all” of their hope for the future in Jesus God’ unique Son! 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. 11And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13These 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. CDBJ |
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1427 | Is GOD calling me to be full time worker | Eph 3:1 | CDBJ | 144646 | ||
Greeting 9-1-1, Your message is good, "Without strong faith, I tell you Satan is swift and he will come on strong, but with faith and love he doesn't have a chance!" Don't you think it would be wise to add a little to it, with biblical support? Ephes. 6:13-18 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Have a great day, CDBJ |
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1428 | Is GOD calling me to be full time worker | Eph 3:1 | CDBJ | 144677 | ||
Hi 9-1-1, Sincerity, as with speaking from the heart would appear to be a great quality by the fact is it doesn’t hold any authority, as does, thus saith the Lord. You say you are speaking from the heart! Being a new believer have you ever noticed what God's Word has to say about the “heart”? Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? Well let say you actually ment sincerity; that lead us to a sad story. There was a mother that had a sick child and she wanted her little darling to get well and she was very sincere, feeling the way she did. She managed to give her child a pill that she sincerely though would make the child well. The pill had no markings on it and as it turned out the pill was for killing roaches and the child died! The mother was sincere when she gave the child the pill and had all good intentions but it turned out she was sincerely wrong. Stick with what God actually says and back up what you say with Scripture and you will save yourself a lot of grief in the long run. 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 great day, CDBJ P.S. Could you put a little story of yourself in your personal profile; maybe how you came to a saving knowledge of Christ or something? You can check each author of any post by left clicking their name on their post. Example You can click the letters on my post (CDBJ) and see a little about me. I hope you enjoy the forum! |
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1429 | Is GOD calling me to be full time worker | Eph 3:1 | CDBJ | 144703 | ||
Hi 9-1-1, Are you telling us that you no longer have an old sin nature now that you are saved? I assume that you are still in your body since you were able to post your message? CDBJ |
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1430 | Is GOD calling me to be full time worker | Eph 3:1 | CDBJ | 144752 | ||
Hello 9-1-1, Well it sounds like you have arrived and there isn't anything this old believer can add to the knowledge you have already acquired. I’ve known the Lord for near forty years now and I have found out that one grow older physically faster then they do spiritually, no matter how much one studies! 1 Cor. 10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. The most surprised individual, after a horrendous fall, be me says I. I don’t even know when the slip came until I lay flat on my back how could I do that????????? 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Have a great day, CDBJ |
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1431 | Lionstrong, who is the world? | Eph 3:6 | CDBJ | 18899 | ||
I think that in a way, that you are both right, now how is that for openers? The word for atonement in the Old Testament was KAPHAR, i.e. a covering; the sin was covered, but it was still there, until God's Messiah would come. The word that we have in the New Testament for atonement is KATALLAGE in the Greek, which is derived from KATALLASSO, to reconcile. Do you remember what John the Baptist said when he saw Jesus coming? (Behold the Lamb of God who covers our sin) ((NOT)) Behold the Lamb of God, that TAKES AWAY the sin of the World, it's gone. So now the issue isn't sin anymore, John 16:7-9, but Jesus. The only sin that can condemn a person now it the one that the Holy Spirit is convicting the World of, which is rejecting Jesus as their Savior. The only sin that Christ couldn't and didn't pay for is the sin of rejection. WOW, what a plan, and God the Father even has to reveal this to us! We that know this plan can't praise Him enough, Hallelujah what a savior! God is not willing that any should parish but that all would come to a change of mind about His Son Jesus the Christ. My two cents worth, CDBJ | ||||||
1432 | Lionstrong, who is the world? | Eph 3:6 | CDBJ | 18919 | ||
Yes, that was only MY two cents worth, but it cost God the most precious thing He had, the life of His only unique Dear Son, and I love Him more and more. CDBJ | ||||||
1433 | Lionstrong, this is not universalism. | Eph 3:6 | CDBJ | 19010 | ||
Hi Joe, in regard to the one point that you made about regeneration before faith. There is something that I believe and I am not even sure where it came from so please don't back me in a corner on this one. The unbeliever can't understand anything from God as you stated because his spirit needs to be born again, and I Cor. 2:14 will back that up. I have in the back of my head some place that the only thing that an unbeliever can understand is the Gospel and only then because God the Holy Spirit reveals it to them. Maybe via John 16:8-11 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Of sin, because they believe not on me; Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. It seems like I have been using this verse a lot lately; well what do you think? You don't have to respond to this if you don't want to; it is just for a train-of-thought. CDBJ |
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1434 | Lionstrong, this is not universalism. | Eph 3:6 | CDBJ | 19035 | ||
Jo, that is a great concept I couldn't tell you how many time that I have read those verses and I have never looked at it in that light. It just goes to show you that His word is alive. I think you might be on to something here but I would like to see a whole new thread on this. Please let me know, if you would, via e-mail when you do it so that I don't miss it. It is very interesting at this point, and I can't see anything wrong with it. I must say that if that is the case, I have been teaching something that isn't there. You know there is a verse in Psalm 119: 160 NASV that says, the sum of Your Word is truth. Sometimes it is hard to see the whole picture with our finite minds. Yours in Christ, CDBJ |
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1435 | denominations. | Eph 4:3 | CDBJ | 149097 | ||
Hi EdB, Did the Jewish Scribes, who were so particular about forwarding God’s Word, in every minute detail, consider the Apocrypha as Scripture or just as religious writings at that time? 2 Tim. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: I guess what I mean to say is, do you consider the Apocrypha to be (theopneustos), or God breathed as all Scripture is! Have a great day, CDBJ |
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1436 | denominations. | Eph 4:3 | CDBJ | 149120 | ||
That is exactly the way I see it, but it appears that EdB sees it from a different slant and I thought it might be interesting to hear what it is. CDBJ |
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1437 | Is baptism done only once? | Eph 4:5 | CDBJ | 42346 | ||
Wow Makarios, I am with you on this one but don't get into it with Joe he doesn't give up! CDBJ | ||||||
1438 | Dead Jews redeemed at 2nd coming? | Eph 4:8 | CDBJ | 239825 | ||
Greetings, Your post has me a little confused; are you implying that when a believer, in the church age, dies that they don’t reside with Christ? CDBJ |
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1439 | Dr. B., Did He inspire Peter and Jude? | Eph 4:9 | CDBJ | 171710 | ||
Greetings Dr. B. In reading your post I must say they are very interesting but for one who has posted as many times as you have why have you persisted in doing so in obscurity? Luke 11:33 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light. Most ardent posters, that don’t have a personal agenda, have been forthright about filling out a personal profile which makes ones comment on the SBF quite a bit more palatable. Have a nice day, CDBJ |
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1440 | what does ephesians 4:9 mean-"descended" | Eph 4:9 | CDBJ | 184010 | ||
Hi PDAL, I’m not the sharpest knife in the drawer; so if it isn’t too much trouble could you please explain that post a little differently? It’s about as clear “to me” as mud. Sometimes it takes me a while to learn things; when I was born my mother held me back a couple of years, CDBJ |
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