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521 | Problems w/ Carnal Christian Teaching? | Rom 7:14 | Radioman2 | 92203 | ||
Pastor Glenn: Thank you for your kind words. I want you to know that I have been reading your posts since you first started on the forum. I appreciate you, the soundness of your doctrine, and the clarity and courtesy found in your writings. You surely do stand for sound Bible doctrine. Grace and peace to you, Radioman2 |
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522 | Psalm 37:24 | Rom 8:1 | Radioman2 | 77718 | ||
He who overcomes shall thus be clothed in white garments; and I will not erase his name from the book of life. Revelation 3:5 "It is unfortunate that this passage in Revelation has become a focal point of controversy. The result has been a fixation on what the verse does not say rather than what it does say. This verse was never intended as a warning. Within its context there is nothing negative or foreboding about these words. In fact, it makes a strong statement in favor of eternal security. It is a passage of encouragement and praise. "The comments are directed to a group of faithful believers from the church in Sardis. Unlike the majority of the folks in their congregation, this handful of members had remained unsoiled by the world around them. The verse in question contains Christ's commendation to this group for their consistent walk. "To assume from what is said here that God will possibly erase names from the book of life is to read into the text a concept clearly not present. At best, it is an argument from silence, for the verse simply reads, "And I will not erase his name from the book of life." If this statement raises doubts for some about eternal security, they would do well to search the Scriptures for an answer. But to base one's answer to this important question on this verse is to adopt a method of study with the potential of leading to all kinds of problematic conclusions." (...) "The good news is, God's pencil has no eraser. Before you breathed your first word, God knew how you would respond to His offer of grace. According to His foreknowledge, He wrote your name in the book of life. And there it shall remain forever. Jesus said it this way: "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow me; and I give eternal life to them, and they shall never perish; and no one shall snatch them out of My hand. John 10.27-28 "And as if that were not clear enough: "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. John 10.29 " (To read the entire article, which I suggest you do before you post questions, go to: http://www.intouch.org/myintouch/exploring/bible_says/eternal_security/erase_149096.html) |
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523 | Psalm 37:24 | Rom 8:1 | Radioman2 | 77725 | ||
In a previous post (ID# 30239)someone wrote: 'The question has been debated, "Did Judas go to hell?" It seems to me the question could have been better resolved had it been considered from the perspective of whether Judas lost his salvation or whether he [n]ever had it to begin with. The weight of evidence in the New Testament points to the latter conclusion. Judas never "backslid" because he never "slid forward" -- he never was a truly regenerate disciple of Jesus Christ.' But I say unto you: Judas was definitely saved. Following are the Scripture passages that prove it beyond a doubt. NASB Luke 22:3 And Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot, belonging to the number of the twelve. NASB John 13:2 During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, [the son] of Simon, to betray Him, KJV John 6:70 Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? NASB John 13:26-27 So when He had dipped the morsel, He took and gave it to Judas, [the son] of Simon Iscariot. After the morsel, Satan then entered into him. AMPLIFIED John 13:26-27 So when He had dipped the morsel of bread [into the dish], He gave it to Judas, Simon Iscariot's son. Then after [he had taken] the bit of food, Satan entered into and took possession of [Judas]. KJV John 17:12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition [Judas Iscariot -- the one who is now doomed to destruction, destined to be lost (AMPLIFIED)]; that the scripture might be fulfilled. KJV Acts 1:25 That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. If you will carefully read the entire book of 1 John, you will see that all of the above verses about Judas show that he possessed every evidence of geniune saving faith. NOT! |
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524 | Where is "backsliding" in the NT? | Rom 8:1 | Radioman2 | 77728 | ||
Thank you for your reply. I appreciate your interest. But my question remains: Can you find any form of the *word* backsliding in the NT? Can you find the English word 'backsliding' (b-a-c-k-s-l-i-d-i-n-g) or any of its forms (e.g., backslide, backslidden, backslider) in the NT? |
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525 | Where is "backsliding" in the NT? | Rom 8:1 | Radioman2 | 77736 | ||
Hebrews 10:39 (NKJV) But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul. 10:39 "draw back to perdition. The writer expresses confidence that believing readers ("we") will not be counted among "those" who fall away to destruction" (MacArthur Study Bible). 1 John 2:19 (NKJV) They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us; but they went out that they might be made manifest, that none of them were of us. 2:19 "They went out from us...none of them were of us. The first characteristic mentioned of antichrists, i.e., false teachers and deceivers (vv. 22-26), is that they depart from the faithful. They arise from within the church and depart from true fellowship and lead people out with them. "The verse also places emphasis on the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints. Those genuinely born again endure in faith and fellowship and the truth (1 Cor. 11:19; 2 Tim. 2:12). The ultimate test of true Christianity is endurance (Mark 13:13; Heb. 3:14) The departure of people from the truth and the church is their unmasking" (MacArthur Study Bible). |
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526 | Where is "backsliding" in the NT? | Rom 8:1 | Radioman2 | 77860 | ||
What we have here is a failure to communicate. Nowhere in Matthew 24:12 is there any form of THE ENGLISH WORD b-a-c-k-s-l-i-d-i-n-g. I say again: If you can, show me the book, show me the chapter, and show me the verse where any form of the word "backsliding" appears in the NT. - - - - - - - - - - Once again, nowhere in the NT do we find the *word* "backsliding". What we do find in the NT is the English translation of the Greek word for "apostasy" (Apostasia (Strong's #646) defined as "a falling away, defection, apostasy." The English translation of the Greek word appears twice in the KJV New Testament. It is translated "to forsake" in Acts 21:21 and "falling away" in 2 Thess. 2:3. Apostasy defined and summarized: "Apostasy, Summary: Apostasy, "falling away," is the act of professed Christians who deliberately reject revealed truth "(1) as to the deity of Jesus Christ, and "(2) redemption through His atoning and redeeming sacrifice (1 John 4:1-3; Philippians 3:18 ; 2 Peter 2:1). Apostasy differs from error concerning truth, which may be the result of ignorance (Acts 19:1-6) or heresy, which may be due to the sphere of Satan (2 Timothy 2:25,26) both of which may consist with true faith. The apostate is perfectly described in (2 Timothy 4:3,4). Apostates depart from the faith, but not from the outward profession of Christianity (2 Timothy 3:5). Apostate teachers are described in: 2 Timothy 4:3; 2 Peter 2:1-19; Jude 1:4,8,11-13,16 . "Apostasy in the church, as in Israel (Isaiah 1:5,6; 5:5-7) is irremediable, and awaits judgment (2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 ; 2 Peter 2:17,21; Jude 1:11-15; Revelation 3:14-16.)" Bibliography Information Scofield, C.I. "Scofield Reference Notes on 2 Tim 3". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". http://bible.crosswalk.com/Commentaries/ScofieldReferenceNotes/ 1917. |
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527 | God selection for His protection | Rom 8:32 | Radioman2 | 91663 | ||
People, When you quote anyone - whether it be another forum user, a writer, a preacher, etc. - it would be better to use quotation marks. The reason? So that we can tell where the quote ends and where your own writing begins. |
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528 | "Christ, who is God over all." | Rom 9:5 | Radioman2 | 91200 | ||
"Christ, who is God over all." . Romans 9:5 NIV Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced the human ancestry of Christ, who is God over all, forever praised! Amen. "Christ, who is God over all." . Romans 9:5 NLT Their ancestors were great people of God, and Christ himself was a Jew as far as his human nature is concerned. And he is God, who rules over everything and is worthy of eternal praise! Amen. "Christ himself was a Jew...And he is God." . Romans 9:5 HCSB The forefathers are theirs, and from them, by physical descent, came the Messiah, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen. "Messiah, who is God over all." . Romans 9:5 NET Bible To them belong the patriarchs, and from them, by human descent, came the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever! Amen. "Christ, who is God over all" |
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529 | "Christ, who is God over all." | Rom 9:5 | Radioman2 | 91385 | ||
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530 | That didn't really answer my question. | Rom 9:23 | Radioman2 | 86386 | ||
Hank: Are you suggesting that if we have a question about why a certain version translates a passage the way it does, we should contact the publisher, rather than take an opinion poll on the forum? What an odd notion! :-) Radioman2 |
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531 | That didn't really answer my question. | Rom 9:23 | Radioman2 | 86413 | ||
Whitewave: Please accept my sincere apologies for the sarcasm. I honestly was not directing it toward you, although I can see where it would appear that I was. (Search the archives for examples of questions that, over a period of 2 1/2 years, could drive a person to frustration. I do not include your question in that category.) I am truly sorry for replying the way I did. To contact the Lockman Foundation, sponsors of the NASB translation project, go to: (www.gospelcom.net/lockman/). I agree with you: it is sad, but true, that no one from the translating team monitors what is going on here at the forum. Sometimes I don't even know why I monitor it. :-) Grace and peace, Radioman2 |
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532 | True believer | Rom 10:9 | Radioman2 | 95701 | ||
Ed: Excellent post. You said what I wanted to say. Only you put it better than I ever could have. Grace and peace to you, --Radioman2 |
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533 | True believer | Rom 10:9 | Radioman2 | 95784 | ||
Who gets spiritually weird? EdB: Speaking of the word of fake movement, have you ever wondered: What kind of people get spiritually weird? I think you will enjoy the following. Grace to you, Radioman2 ___________________ 'It seems like every couple of years a new fad comes down the pike promising a, deeper richer, fuller, Christian life. If you've been around for a while you know what I mean. In my twenty years as a Christian we've had Power in praise; the "second blessing" as key to the powerful Christian life; . . . heavy-handed submission to church leadership; binding, loosing and rebuking of demons, NAME IT AND CLAIM IT, the School of the Prophets, hearing the voice of God, power evangelism. These are all fads, ladies and gentlemen, evangelical joy-toys. They each may emphasize something that has biblical merit, but they do so in an unbalanced way, and each fails utterly as a panacea, as the one particular and principle thing that makes your Christian life "work." 'It is uniquely American to want an easy way out, especially a way out that is not painful and requires no work. That American value has crept into our American Christianity. So we have these seminars to get it all taken care of in a weekend. Want mental health? Get hands laid on you and you'll have mental health overnight. Want spirituality? Have a vision, get the baptism, . . . Want your problems to disappear? Simply praise the Lord. Want to be rid of temptation and sin? Have the demon cast out. Want to be done with the aggravation of decision making? Let God speak to you. 'Instead of being devoted to developing spiritual maturity and attaining Scriptural knowledge, we want the quick fix. Instead of developing mastery, we want magic. Instead of learning our lessons, we want the master sitting next to us during the tests of life whispering His answers into our ears. We anticipate an A in the exam of life not because we know the material, not because we've mastered the content and it's become a part of us, but because we've cheated. 'You will notice, by the way, that these extreme things do not stay around long, and that the effects of these fads fade over time. That's why the church as a whole has to move on to its next fast-fix.' ____________________ "How to Keep from Getting Spiritually Weird" by Gregory Koukl. This is a transcript of a commentary from the radio show "Stand to Reason," with Gregory Koukl. (Emphasis added.) For more information, contact Stand to Reason at (www.str.org) |
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534 | spiritual wierdness | Rom 11:6 | Radioman2 | 83766 | ||
Sammy: Your apology is accepted though unnecessary. There's nothing to forgive. No problem. Welcome to the forum! One word of caution: On this forum, always be a Berean. Whatever you read here, check it out for yourself to see if it's in the Bible. If it doesn't line up with God's Word, then it's probably speculation or worse. Don't believe it. Welcome aboard, Radioman2 |
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535 | HELP ME PLEASE...I am not content! | Rom 12:1 | Radioman2 | 102568 | ||
"Breathes there a man with wit so dim...?" (sigh) |
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536 | HELP ME PLEASE...I am not content! | Rom 12:1 | Radioman2 | 102572 | ||
But Jesus answered and said to them, "You are mistaken, not understanding the Scriptures nor the power of God. (NASB Matthew 22:29) But Jesus replied to them, You are wrong because you know neither the Scriptures nor God's power. (AMPLIFIED Matthew 22:29) |
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537 | Help thinking | Rom 12:2 | Radioman2 | 79060 | ||
Searcher56: Thank you. And I like your passages. Yes, there are more. When I first read the question, I was tempted to reply: "See Genesis 1:1 through Revelation 22:21." :-) (P.S. If sometimes we don't see eye to eye on certain questions, please do not think that I do not appreciate you. For, in fact, I do appreciate you and esteem you highly.) Radioman2 |
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538 | Can Satan know our thoughts? | Rom 12:2 | Radioman2 | 94334 | ||
Christian24: You write: "Satan does know your thoughts." No, he doesn't. Satan is neither all-knowing nor all-powerful nor everywhere present at the same time. Only God possesses these attributes. Satan cannot know your thoughts or read your mind. In the Gospels we read that Jesus knew their (men's) thoughts and Jesus knew what was in man. You are not comparing Satan (the creature) with Christ (the Creator), are you? Grace to you, Radioman2 |
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539 | should you have extra marital affairs? | Rom 13:9 | Radioman2 | 87656 | ||
Retxar: Welcome back! I've missed your postings. Good to have you back. Grace and peace, Radioman2 |
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540 | "Doctrine divides" | Rom 16:17 | Radioman2 | 85969 | ||
'"Doctrine divides" has been the hue and cry. Yes, doctrine does divide - that’s its very purpose. It divides us from the Jehovah’s Witnesses and from those . . . who promote a distorted view of Christ and His atonement.' -- Paul R. Belli and G. Richard Fisher AMPLIFIED Romans 16:17 I appeal to you, brethren, to be on your guard concerning those who create dissensions and difficulties and cause divisions, in opposition to the doctrine (the teaching) which you have been taught. [I warn you to turn aside from them, to] avoid them. |
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