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1661 | does God chose who he will save | Eph 1:1 | stjohn | 185902 | ||
Thanks brother New C. Amen! I agree with you, I wanted to see how you saw this as I didn't quite understand your question. An easy task for me! I often need clarification, as to, what is, the actual question. God bless. John |
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1662 | does God chose who he will save | Eph 1:1 | stjohn | 185868 | ||
Hello New.... monergism would seem to cancel out synergism. I would be interested in seeing Scripture that supports your inference. God bless. John |
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1663 | Why do some believe while others do not? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185866 | ||
Hello New... warm greetings! thank you for your note and for your Gracious offer of assistance. I had looked at this note several times before I knew you were addressing me. I did not really know until I checked my email. I hope you don't think its to forward of me, and I do apologize, but It would be helpful if you addressed your note to the one your talking to my friend. I hope to have many fruitful discussions with you. Thank you again. God bless. John |
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1664 | Hell! | Matt 8:12 | stjohn | 185848 | ||
And thank you mae, although it does seem to be a contradiction i.e. eternal fire/outer darkness. I believe that the written word perhaps cannot really describe what hell really is, so I would think that it is suggesting, perhaps something even worse. Just my opinion. God bless. John |
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1665 | Why do some believe while others do not? | NT general Archive 1 | stjohn | 185846 | ||
Thanks brother Hobbs! I Just got home to your post, And all I can say is, isn't he a wonderful savior? I don't get it ether brother, when I look back at the old sinful retch that God pulled out of the pig pen. And I remember that first sweet fellowship with Him, I cast my eyes to heaven and said. "Me?" And that silent voice said. " Yes my son, I love you." God bless :-) John |
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1666 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185826 | ||
Thank you Apollos, Good questions all of them, hear is something else to look at. I'm not saying you need to you seem to have a very good understanding of scripture. but look at this please. Josh 6:25 However, Rahab the harlot and her father's household and all she had, Joshua spared; and she has lived in the midst of Israel to this day, for she hid the messengers whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. Heb 11:31 By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish along with those who were disobedient, after she had welcomed the spies in peace. James 2:25 In the same way, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? And, we can see as humans, God's work in creation by way of general revelation, i.e. The heavens declare His glory! Maybe for some that is enough? God and His Great Mercy? I don't have the answer for sure. I know this tough, I'd rather be standing before The almighty God. Never having heard the Word, then someone that did and did nothing about it. God bless. John |
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1667 | Why do some believe while others do not? | NT general Archive 1 | stjohn | 185822 | ||
Hello Hobbs, Greetings brother! Without getting into a debate, as I'm not really to sure of the prudencey of such, as brother Jeff has graciously pointed out. I wonder if you would be gracious enough to tell everyone your view on election. I am curious to see your thesis on this subject. God bless. John |
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1668 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185820 | ||
Amen brother Apollos! I have thought About this too. The saints of the old Testament were obviously saved, without knowing Jesus, but they did have the Gospel. i.e. The knowledge of the coming of the Kinsman redeemer spoken of by God, way back in Genesis. Does that help any? God bless. John |
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1669 | You have to be born of water and spirit | John 3:5 | stjohn | 185813 | ||
That was a fox | ||||||
1670 | You have to be born of water and spirit | John 3:5 | stjohn | 185811 | ||
Whoo? | ||||||
1671 | You have to be born of water and spirit | John 3:5 | stjohn | 185808 | ||
Hi brother C I thought you'd be out hunting coyote. Thanks for pointing out, especially Ephes. 5:26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, I had glossed over that one. I better hit the books, ah, Book that is. Bless you brother. John |
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1672 | You have to be born of water and spirit | John 3:5 | stjohn | 185804 | ||
A hearty thank you BradK!! And may I say that I really enjoy having discussions with you, and appreciate your input to the forum. I have learned much from reading your posts! And can fully understand your scrutiny of novel aproches to interpiting scripture 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. Bless you brother. John |
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1673 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185800 | ||
Hi Hobbs, Yup, that right. God bless. John |
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1674 | You have to be born of water and spirit | John 3:5 | stjohn | 185797 | ||
Hi BradK. Just adding a little levity, really I hope you know me well enough that I am not intending any malice ether my friend. Sorry. And speaking what I believe to be true is no burden, and really not difficult at all. Personally I think that the view that Jesus was referring to the amnionic fluid of natural birth is not really all that good because its really to much of a no brainer. Of course he would have to be fiscally born or he wouldn't be standing there talking to Him. And (we) know, that we have to be born fiscally to get reborn spiritually. And may I say, I don't think that is something Jesus needs to teach us. Its just to obvious. And, may I say that there are literally billions of people born that don't get born again. Lets look at the list again please. 1. Water means natural birth and Spirit indicates spiritual birth. 2. Water and Spirit together indicate a cleansing and spiritual renewal. 3. Water is the baptism of John and Spirit is what comes with Jesus. 4. Water indicates the outward part of Christian baptism and Spirit the inward part. OK. you already know I don't hold to number 1. and 3 and 4 both refer to baptism. And we know that water baptism is not essential to being born again. So. that leaves number 2. And the water indicates to me the spiritual cleansing we get from the Word. So. one three and four, are out the door. Sorry :-) And, I am not as I have said before dogmatic about this. I really just don't see this, as a hard thing to understand. Thanks for all the info brother, But its not going to change my mind. (alleged mind that is) ;-) God bless Brother BradK. John |
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1675 | You have to be born of water and spirit | John 3:5 | stjohn | 185788 | ||
Hi BK. OK. Then what does He mean by the water in this verse. V, 13-14 Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life. Is this the water of natural birth or spiritual birth? And It seems like He's could be talking about drinking water to one without discernment. So, I'm not sure your view holds water. Pardon my pun. ;-) God bless, John |
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1676 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185786 | ||
Hello Doc, This one sentence has helped me very much. you wrote. "I think that the ordo is mainly a pedagogical devise." We all have different needs, according to our particular position that life circumstances has dealt to us. I have had a difficult time convincing others that I was saved before I knew that it was Jesus doing the saving. the Holly Spirit led me to Jesus. different "ordo salutis" Thanks Doc! God Bless. John |
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1677 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185767 | ||
Hello Apollos, Warm greetings brother! The thief on the cross never heard the gospel, at least scripture doesn't say. Maybe like the old testament saints that believed God? Maybe something like a credit plan? :-) God bless. John |
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1678 | A church that does not practice tongues | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185766 | ||
Amen my brother! I am grateful to our Lord that your wife Has been given this wonderful gift! And what a mysterious wonder it it is! Thank you Tim. God bless. John |
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1679 | A church that does not practice tongues | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185755 | ||
Hello mark, aah, I think that is what I was saying. Trying to at least. Maybe read it again without assuming that I am against speaking in tongues? Thanks for the insight by the way. But your preaching to the choir! God bless, John |
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1680 | A church that does not practice tongues | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185751 | ||
Hello Tim, Thank you brother, That is, sort of, what I was referring to when I said I thought you wanted to defend their right, sorry, I was not clear on that one. It is hard to be explicit in a small space, and say all that is on ones mind. (that would be 'alleged' mind in my case) ;-) In any event, I do support your position, And you have said it very clearly, all very well, and supported by scripture. And I can certainly appreciate wanting to keep it scriptural, as mere opinion can sometimes be quite tainted by emotion. Thank you. Now having said that, I would appreciate very much everyones consideration of the following. This has been a subject that I have spent many hours in pryer, meditation, supplication, and study. Early on, as I had only been a Christian a very short time, I was involved in a church that practiced tongues, among other questionable things. This was a very difficult time for me. I wanted to be in God's will, and do the things that they were trying to teach me, but the more I looked at all these issues it became more clear that it was not scriptural. They told me that if God had not moved on me with the gift to speak in tongues, that I should just practice making sounds on my own, and God would then guide me, and His Spirit would take over if I made the first effort. Hmm, I had to think that one over. So, to the Bible for guidance, I had no-wear else to run. And they would say, oh, so, confidently, don't be afraid, we were afraid at first too! And that small voice was saying, " If you take it, its not a gift!" "Be careful my son." They tried also teach me that I should go up front an get slain in the Spirit, Just giving it all up to God. This would give me the confidence I needed to trust God, and start practicing my pryer language, (Tongues). Hmm, Were could I find that in Scripture? Back to the Bible I went. Were else? Also they would say things like," you know John, of course because we are born again, and the Spirit of God lives in you, your spirit and the Holly Spirit, are one, your spirit, cannot be possessed by a demon",... (man, thats good news! .. right?)... "But." ... "However;" ... "One could, for-instance, ... live in your big toe!" (I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP!) And was told, that we all needed to see a faith healer from time to time to have the little fellows cast out, they called it, deliverance, hmmm, sounds like the name of a bad movie. OK; Back to tongues, I believe, that this (pryer language) is given to some. I also believe, that probably ninety nine, out of an hundred, do not have it!! The ones that I have known, that I believe have truly been given this gift,... add up to one. And she would do it in privet, and never in a worship service, as she believed it would be disruptive, and not edify anyone but herself. Hows that for scriptural? 1 Cor 14:1 Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. 2 For one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God; for no one understands, but in his spirit he speaks mysteries. 3 But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation. 4 One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church. And one thing we can consider in Paul's teaching, is that it was very common in toughs days, to have someone at a gathering that just didn't speak the same language. hmm. So, this was a woman, who had many, inconceivably horrible events happen in her life. And I believe God Had given to her this pryer language to comfort her, as it would be a way for her to forget, and just have sweet fellowship with our Lord. Not 'very' Scriptural I know, much hear-in is my tainted opinion. May I say this, I still have fellowship with the people in that church, I love them all very much. I just don't go for sunday service. 1 Cor 12:23 and those members of the body which we deem less honorable, on these we bestow more abundant honor, and our less presentable members become much more presentable, 24 whereas our more presentable members have no need of it. But God has so composed the body, giving more abundant honor to that member which lacked, 25 so that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. Let us therefore 'not' forsake fellowship, and be graceful to all. God bless. John |
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