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21 | does God chose who he will save | Eph 1:1 | New Creature | 185888 | ||
I couldn't have worded it better. I don't need to make any corrections in what you stated. Thanks for all the help. | ||||||
22 | does God chose who he will save | Eph 1:1 | New Creature | 185887 | ||
Brother Hobbs Yes the jailer experienced the monergistic drawing. The drawing is solely God's work. That is why I believe the drawing must be classified as monergistic in nature. The beliving part is what man must do in response to the drawing. When the jailer asked Paul and Silas: "What must I do to be saved" Paul and Silas didn't respond and say to the jailer; "There is absolutely nothing you can do to be saved" Instead they told the jailer exactly what HE MUST DO. They told the jailer that HE HAS TO believe. By responding in belief the jailer is acting synergistically. Believing is an act man must do. God enables a man to believe, but man must individually and personally do his own believing, although God gives the man the ability to do so. As an illustration, I can lead a horse to the water trough, but once I lead him there, there horse must drink for himself. The drinking part is something the horse must do for himself. I can't do that for him. |
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23 | Why do some believe while others do not? | Bible general Archive 3 | New Creature | 185871 | ||
Thanks I apologize for the mistake | ||||||
24 | does God chose who he will save | Eph 1:1 | New Creature | 185870 | ||
At first appearance it would seem that monergism would cancel out synergism, but upon closer look, I personally believe that is not the case. We see it stated in Scripture John 6:44 - No man can come to me, except the Father that sent me draw him: This tells me we cannot come to Jesus unless the Father first does something. The something mentioned is drawing us. The word "cannot" shows the impossibility of an individual coming on his own initiative. Therefore this drawing should be classified as monergistic. Next we see in Scripture where the Phillipian jailer asks Paul and Silas; Acts 16:30 Sirs, what must I do to be saved? Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus, and thou shalt be saved The above text refers to our part in appropriating salvation. In order to be saved we must personally and individually believe. And since God doesn't believe for us, but gives us the ability to believe, then our act of believing which comes in command form must be classified as an act that is synergistic in nature. One in which God's previously work of drawing assists us in a response of faith. Therefore my conclusion is that examples of both monergism as well as synergism can be found in Scripture. The one doesn't contradict the other. It's just a matter of at which point in the process of salvation monegism is in action, and at which point in the process synergism kicks in. Well thats how I see it. There are other verses I could have concluded as support, but I think what I have stated is sufficient at this time. |
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25 | does God chose who he will save | Eph 1:1 | New Creature | 185856 | ||
I would agree. And I would also have interested individuals study how monergism and synergism both receive Biblical support without the one contradicting the other. | ||||||
26 | Why do some believe while others do not? | Bible general Archive 3 | New Creature | 185853 | ||
My personal opinion is that a person cannot believe unless God first gives that person illumination.God must first give us a heart to know Him. 2 Cor 2:14 Now the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him; and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged. A person cannot savingly come to Jesus unless God draws that person to Himself John 6:44 No man can come to me, except the Father that sent me draw him: Hope that helps. If I can assist you further please let me know |
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27 | 1st second and third heaven | Bible general Archive 3 | New Creature | 185850 | ||
This is how it was explained to me. The first heaven is where the birds fly. The second heaven is where the stars and planets are. The thrid heaven is the abode of God | ||||||
28 | No one wants advice | Bible general Archive 3 | New Creature | 181547 | ||
The facts keep interfering with my theories | ||||||
29 | Is masturbation wrong? | Rom 2:15 | New Creature | 181451 | ||
Excellent reply kalos | ||||||
30 | Is masturbation wrong? | Rom 2:15 | New Creature | 181449 | ||
nallon said: It seems you are asking for judgement and it is not our responsibility. What is our duty is to "Love" as we have been Loved by God. nallon; If that is what you have gotten out of my replys then you have misunderstood what I have said. What I was attempting to say is, it's not I who is judging anyone. It is each of our own individual God given consciences which judge us individually. "Conscience is appointed to be the “vicegerent” of God in inflicting punishment, if his commands are not obeyed. It pronounces a sentence on our own conduct. Its penalty is remorse; and that penalty will be demanded if its promptings be not regarded. It is an admirable device, as a part of the moral government of God, urging man to the performance of duty, and, in case of disobedience, making the mind its own executioner." A. Barnes on 1 Pet 3:16 "Conscience is that act or judgment of the mind by which we decide on the lawfulness or unlawfulness of our actions, and by which we instantly approve or condemn them. It exists in every man, and is a strong witness to our integrity or to our guilt." Albert Barnes commenting on Rom 9:1 "consciousness exercises a judicial function, determining what is right or wrong, approving or condemning, urging to performance or abstinence. Hence it is not merely intellectual consciousness directed at conduct, but moral consciousness contemplating duty, testifying to moral obligation, even where God is not known;" - Marvin Vincent commenting on 1 Pet 3:16 "The word ("conscience") properly means the judgment of the mind respecting right and wrong; or the judgment which the mind passes on the immorality of its own actions, when it instantly approves or condemns them. There is always a feeling of obligation connected with operations of conscience, which precedes, attends, and follows our actions. “Conscience is first occupied in ascertaining our duty, before we proceed to action; then in judging of our actions when performed.” - Albert Barnes commenting on 1 Pet 3:16 "In conscience man stands face to face with himself" - Cremer NC |
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31 | What is blocking us from God's love? | Rom 8:39 | New Creature | 181441 | ||
We have a personal relationship with Christ. Is this relationship unilateral, or bi-lateral. For that matter are any relationships except self-love uni-lateral? The following words come straight from the mouth of Jesus John 15:9 "As the Father has loved me, I have also loved you. Remain in My love. John 15:10 If you keep My commands you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commands and remain in His love. In verse 9 we see the command to "Remain in His love" In verse 10 we are told how we remain in His love. Obedience does not lead to salvation by works. Obedience is merely the by-product of having been saved. It's what a genuine saved person naturally does. Eph 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them. Titus 3:8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. James 2:17 faith, if it have not works, is dead James 2:20 faith without works is useless James 2:26 faith apart from works is dead. |
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32 | Is masturbation wrong? | Rom 2:15 | New Creature | 181438 | ||
I agree, but how does our conscience fit into this? Why the gulity conscience after performing such an act. Is our conscience God given? Is God using our conscience to let us know right from wrong? Doesn't a man's own conscience pass sentence on his conduct? I found the following concerning the conscience at ISBE "Another question of great interest about the conscience is, whether it involves an intuition of God. When it is suffering the pain of remorse, who is it that inflicts the punishment? Is it only the conscience itself? Or is man, in such experiences aware of the existence of a Being outside of and above himself? When the will is about to act, it receives the command to choose the right and refuse the wrong; but who issues this command? Is it only itself, or does the imperative come with a sanction and solemnity betokening a higher origin?" I think Paul would have agreed: Acts 24:16 Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always. |
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33 | Is masturbation wrong? | Rom 2:15 | New Creature | 181422 | ||
I am a senior citizen, but thanks for the compliment. You will have to tell me exactly how a person pleasuring himself/herself through this act is focusing on God's glory. Especially with a disturbed God given conscience. |
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34 | What is blocking us from God's love? | Rom 8:39 | New Creature | 181363 | ||
I really don't see how that answers my question The verses I mentioned were not contrasting true believers with false believers. The verses were addressed to believers without distinction. Where do you find the contrast in the verses I used? |
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35 | What is blocking us from God's love? | Rom 8:39 | New Creature | 181342 | ||
Then why does Scripture say; John 15:9 Remain in My love. Joh 15:10 If you keep My commands you will remain in My love, Jude 1:21 keep yourselves in the love of God, and Isa 59:2 but your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, so that he will not hear. |
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36 | What translation do you prefer and why? | Heb 6:6 | New Creature | 181136 | ||
CBDJ First of all. Adding the word "if" to Heb. 6:6 doesn't add clarity to the verse (in my opinion) Second of all, if you followed the origination of this thread, you would understand that this thread isn't a debate on eternal security. The thread actually is about which translation of the Bible one prefers and why. Blessings NC |
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37 | 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 WHO? | 2 Thess 2:7 | New Creature | 181101 | ||
John 14:16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, THAT HE MAY BE WITH YOU FOR EVER, Who does "you" refer to? Believers Right? 2 Th 2:7 For the mystery of lawlessness doth already work: only there is one that restraineth now, until he be taken out of the way. The above verse doesn't say the Holy Spirit will not remain with believers forever. 2 Th 2:7, if it refers to the Holy Spirit, is merely saying that he, the "restrainer" who holds back evil will be taken out of the way of holding back evil. It doesn't say he will be taken away or removed from those who believe. Once again, I don't see what John 14:16 has to do with 2 Th 2:7 Here is another translations wording of 2 Th 2:7 For the secret of this lawlessness is already at work, but only until the person now holding it back gets out of the way. ISV |
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38 | 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 WHO? | 2 Thess 2:7 | New Creature | 181078 | ||
Cuddle Once again, I don't see how John 14:16 relates in any way to 2 Thess 2:7 The indentity of the "restrainer" is something I am still looking at. Blessings NC |
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39 | What translation do you prefer and why? | Heb 6:6 | New Creature | 181062 | ||
kalos I don't care to play dueling versions, I just gave you an example of a pre-KJV, pre-Geneva Bible which omits the word "if" If my desire was to prove "if" shouldn't be included in the wording of Heb. 6:6, I would take you to a Greek word study, which proves that any translation using the word "if" is doing so without any warrant from the Greek. Blessings NC |
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40 | What translation do you prefer and why? | Heb 6:6 | New Creature | 181060 | ||
Doc This whole thread originated when Cuddle ask the question: "Which translation do you prefer and why. She also asked for a comparrison example why one prefers one translation over another. At that time I told Cuddle, my preferred translation was the NASB, and the I simply happened to use Heb 6:6 as a comparrison example. I did not want, and still don't want to turn this into a debate about perseverance of the saints, since that wasn't the intent of the original post. Blessings NC |
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