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301 | What do Catholics teach about salvation? | Matt 22:37 | New Creature | 64298 | ||
I will answer your question concerning 1 Pet. 3:21 with a short response kalos gave in response to the same question. I quote from a well written post from kalos because he words it better than I can, and also because I agree with his post concerning that topic. kalos,I hope you don't mind me quoting from you. "Water baptism does not seem to be what Peter has in view in 1 Peter 3:21. The English word "baptism" is simply a transliteration of the Greek word baptizo, which means "to immerse." Baptizo does not always refer to water baptism in the New Testament (cf. Matthew 3:11; Mark 1:8; 7:4; 10:38-39; Luke 3:16; 11:38; 12:50; John 1:33; Acts 1:5; 11:16; 1 Corinthians 10:2; 12:13). Peter is not talking about immersion in water, as the phrase "not the removal of dirt from the flesh" indicates. He is referring to immersion in Christ's death and resurrection through "an appeal to God for a good conscience," or repentance." |
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302 | Two aspects of the will of God | Matt 23:37 | New Creature | 70475 | ||
kalos Here is a couple of interesting comments concerning the different aspects of God's will that I found, in a book titled; "Life In The Son" - by Robert Shank "All that occurs within the universe is within the permissive will of God. Neither men nor angels nor devils can go beyond the limits of God’s permissive will. But it is by no means true that all that occurs is in accord with the perfect will of God." "It is evident that there are two aspects of the will of God with respect to sin: His permissive will allows it; but His perfect will forbids it and will bring all sin into judgement" "Numerous Scriptures reveal God’s perfect will to “have all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Tim. 2:4); but the fact that not all men are saved reflects God’s permissive will. If a man is saved, it is in accordance with God’s perfect will that all men should be saved; if a man is lost; it is in accordance with God’s permissive will that men, being free moral agents rather than mere puppets, may refuse to obey Him. The latitude between God’s perfect will and His permissive will is the area within which men function with freedom as responsible moral intelligences, accountable before God in solemn judgement. As moral intelligences created in His image, men must of their own free will concour in God’s redemptive process" Here is what I personally conclude about the different aspects of the will of God. So we might say our God given freedom is limited within the bounds which lie between God’s perfect will and God’s permissive will. Peace New Creature |
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303 | communion actually body/blood? | Matt 26:26 | New Creature | 96578 | ||
Brother Tim; Excellent answer It is true as you stated that false teachings and doctrines had already arisen even in the early church, and that fact is easily proven from Scripture. 2 Pet. 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you 1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. P.S. I just received my copy in the mail of Robert Shank's "Elect In The Son" I plan on slowly reading it this fall and winter. Grace to you NC |
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304 | communion actually body/blood? | Matt 26:26 | New Creature | 96579 | ||
Emmaus We have to be careful and discerning about the content in any extra-Biblical writtings, no matter how old they maybe. Whatever source the wriitings may be, we need to compare them with our final authority for truth which is Scripture. Even before our Bibles were completed, we were warned that false teachers and prophets already existed. 2 Pet. 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction 1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. God bless and keep you NC |
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305 | Questions for reflection and comment | Matt 26:45 | New Creature | 110843 | ||
Dear mommapbs; Concerning sleepy Christian's you said "I also think that many are asleep in the pews!" In light of that comment how do you interpret the following verses in their proper context? Is it possible that sleep maybe referring to complacency among believers? Mt. 25:5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. Mt 13:25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. Mr 13:34 For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. Mark 13:35 Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: Mark 13:36 Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. Mark 13:37 And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch. Blessings New Creature |
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306 | Blasphemy against Holy Spirit | Mark 3:30 | New Creature | 118996 | ||
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307 | Who is this One who even forgives sins? | Mark 4:35 | New Creature | 56795 | ||
Concerning the Son's identity the following verse comes to mind. Matt. 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Jesus was Emmanuel -meaning God with us. Jesus can be said to be the God-man. Fully God and fully man The Holy Spirit is God in us. The Holy Spirit is the life giving Spirit. I don't fully understand the Trinity, but I believe it. One day we will more fully understand |
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308 | Does that make it clearer? | Mark 10:30 | New Creature | 96740 | ||
ja er mitt hus Deres hus For Gud slik elsket verdenen, ga som han hans eneste begotten Sønn, den whosoever believeth i ham ikke omkommer, men har evig liv. spre ordet Ynde til De Nytt Kreatur |
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309 | Is OT still applicable for NT believers | Mark 16:18 | New Creature | 45822 | ||
Searcher So is it your contention that the verses I gave as an example do not apply to NT Christians? |
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310 | Is OT still applicable for NT believers | Mark 16:18 | New Creature | 45929 | ||
Markarios; Thanks for a great answer. Besides the verse you mentioned, which was: Romans 15:4 "For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope." [ESV] Here is another NT verse that says pretty much what the verse you sent me says: Here it is: 1 Cor. 10:11 Now all these things happened unto them (REFERRING TO THE ISRAELITES WHO WERE WANDERING IN THE WILDERNESS) for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Thanks again Blessing to you also |
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311 | Is OT still applicable for NT believers | Mark 16:18 | New Creature | 46567 | ||
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312 | Can a person push God too far?? | Luke | New Creature | 54969 | ||
You asked: "Does any form of the word backslide appear anywhere in the NT? If so, could you please give the book, chapter and verse where it does." Sure. For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. Heb. 2:1 (NASB) To "drift away" is the same as backslide In Rev. 3:16 the word "lukewarm" describes a backsliding church. Rev. 3:16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. (KJV) The term "lukewarm" is a term for those churches or individuals who have become complacent, and even apethetic. It can be used to describe the Christian who once had a zeal and was on fire for the Lord. They were hot, but now were described as being "lukewarm" and possibly on their way to becoming cold. Luke describes backslidders in this fashion as those who - "look back" after putting his hand to the plow. (Luke 9:62) KJV Heb 10:38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if [any man] draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. KJV ("draw back" is the same as backslide. One of Strongs definitions of "draw back" is : - "one stealthily retreating") One last verse also serves as a warning against "departing" from God. This departure is gradual. Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. (Heb. 3:12) Below is what happens in the life of a backslidder and some clues in how to recognize one. Backsliding is, as the word implies, a sliding back--not a jump off a cliff Initially, the prayer life may be crowded out with other interests--even innocent pastimes: sports, hobbies, television. As we fill our hearts and lives with junk food, our hunger for the Word diminishes. And Church attendance usually slackens off. The backslidden persons sensitivity to spiritual things is not what it used to be, we may sense very little guilt. The further they stray, the more distant the voice of God becomes. Finally the Old Testament says: Mal 3:6 For I [am] the LORD, I change not; which echos the same thing we find in the New Testament where we read: Heb 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. The same God of the Old testament is also the same God of the New Testament. |
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313 | Can a person push God too far?? | Luke | New Creature | 54978 | ||
I believe I already did. "drift" "draw back" and become "lukewarm" amounts to the same thing as backslide does. The result of either one has the same results. Please let me ask you a question. Is it your opinion that Christians living today do not backslide? |
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314 | Can a person push God too far?? | Luke | New Creature | 54999 | ||
I cannot find the word backslide in the NT I also cannot find the words "Trinity" or "rapture" in the Bible. That doesn't mean I don't believe in them. But I still believe that the words "drift" and become "lukewarm" amount to the same thing. Many of the churches of Revelations had become backslidden. That is why the Lord admonished them to do the first works and repent. They had a good start, but became complacent and lukewarm. By making the statement that Christian's backslide, I am not referring to the "Eternal Security" topic. I simply believe that true Christian's have moments and even periods in their walk with the Lord where they become complacent in their faith. Christian's go through dry periods, which might also be referred to as wilderness periods. |
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315 | Can a person push God too far?? | Luke | New Creature | 55000 | ||
The words Trinity and rapture are not in my Bible either. yet I believe in them, because they are implied. The same is true that backslide is implied by the words "drift" and become "lukewarm" |
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316 | Can a person push God too far?? | Luke | New Creature | 55066 | ||
Hank Here is the answer I gave kalos concerning my thoughts on backslidding, I will post it for you also. Many of the churches of Revelations had become backslidden. That is why the Lord admonished them to do the first works and repent. They had a good start, but became complacent and lukewarm. By making the statement that Christian's backslide, I am not referring to the "Eternal Security" topic. I simply believe that true Christian's have moments and even periods in their walk with the Lord where they become complacent in their faith. Christian's go through dry periods, which might also be referred to as wilderness periods. God bless New Creature |
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317 | Can a person push God too far?? | Luke | New Creature | 55067 | ||
Diane; I apologize. I meant to add the quotes and source. But in my haste, and hurry to post my answer and get to work, I forgot to add them. Please accept my apology God Bless |
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318 | Can a person push God too far?? | Luke | New Creature | 55068 | ||
kalos I need to make an addition to what I ealier posted to you. I posted the follwing, in my first response to you: "Backsliding is, as the word implies, a sliding back--not a jump off a cliff" "Initially, the prayer life may be crowded out with other interests--even innocent pastimes: sports, hobbies, television. As we fill our hearts and lives with junk food, our hunger for the Word diminishes. And Church attendance usually slackens off. The backslidden persons sensitivity to spiritual things is not what it used to be, we may sense very little guilt. The further they stray, the more distant the voice of God becomes." In my haste I forgot to give the source for that quote. Which I will now do. The source is: Diane Dew, "The Backslider in Heart," http://www.dianedew.com/backsldg.htm "Essentials of Revival." |
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319 | Can a person push God too far?? | Luke | New Creature | 55069 | ||
Dear Diane; I reposted the quote and gave you the proper credit which is due. And also listed the source and web-site. Once again I ask you to accept my sincere apology and regrets, for this error on my part. In the future I will make sure to give you credit for your insightful words I feel so bad. Once again I am sorry and ask for your forgiveness. God Bless you Diane New Creature |
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320 | One example of loosing salvation NT | Luke 8:13 | New Creature | 88369 | ||
Tim The fact that God will never leave or forsake us, in no way indicates that it is God that ever does the forsaking. It is not God that forsakes us, we, however can leave or forsake Him. It is called departing from the faith. (see 1 Tim 4:1) The fact that nothing can separate you from the LOVE of God in no way means that nothing cannot separate you from the LIFE that is in Christ. "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the LOVE OF GOD that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." In quoting this passage, the eternal security adherents argue that it proves that once we are saved we are always saved; and even though "sin" isn't mentioned in Paul's list, it is understood to be included, hence no sin committed after initial salvation will condemn a person! there is a definite DIFFERENCE between the "LOVE" of God as mentioned in Rom. 8:38,39 and the "LIFE" of God, according to Scripture! This is easily proven by noting that UNSAVED people are LOVED by God, even though they are devoid of His LIFE! A clear case in point is the rich, young ruler who was certainly UNSAVED, yet LOVED by Jesus (Mk.10:21)! It must be further noted that this same unsaved man, like all unsaved people, are separated from the LIFE of God," (Eph. 4:18) but, again, not separated from His LOVE! Since one only has salvation when he has the LIFE of God, Rom. 8:38,39 does NOT assure an unconditional salvation on the basis of God's infinite love!" (quoted from an unknown source) New Creature |
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