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1 | Megiddo, do I understand you correctly? | Rom 1:19 | GeorJoy | 91890 | ||
We "Christians" (and, I might add anyone else who has professed Christ, confessed and repented,) are forgiven, for as it says in Rom 8:1; There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Not according to what? what? Did it say "flesh?" So, in answer to one of your previous questions; NO. We who are saved have no sin. For we are washed in the Blood of Jesus, and though our sins were as crimson, they are now whiter than snow; it is made as though we have not sined by the One who is capiable of making those things which were, those things which were not. (I have pariphrase, but it is in the Word.) Megiddo, do I understand you correctly? Are you asking; 1) Can a homosexual be saved and continue that lifestyle? 2) Can a homosexual "repent" and be saved? 3) Why can't homosexuals be welcomed with opened arms? 4) All of the above George |
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2 | Megiddo, do I understand you correctly? | Rom 1:19 | justme | 91928 | ||
GeorJoy. What then do you do with 1 John 1:10? Are you suggesting sinless perfection while on earth? Yes, Jesus died for and paid the price for all our sins past, present and furture/ That does not conclude our need for confession and repentance does it? We who are saved DO sin! Am I wrong in understanding what you have said? justme |
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3 | Megiddo, do I understand you correctly? | Rom 1:19 | GeorJoy | 92026 | ||
This question really surprises me coming from you, Justme. Please do not take the following as a personal attack, for it is in no way meant to be. It is simply fact. If you could understand what you had read, then you would have understood what it is I have said. How well have you read it anyway, not what "I" wrote, but what I am sure you have already read, (or at least certain portions thereof,) for I only quoted and paraphrased what therein was said? Just me. What more can one hope to be? I would expect that when ones eyes are opened to scripture, one would could see the answer to that question, for if I am "Just Me", then I would ask, WHERE IS HE? Will being "Just ME" or for that matter "As is" provide anyone with salvation? What blessedness is there in being "Just Me" or “As is?” My joy is in KNOWING that I am in Him, and He is in me. Scripture does not say that "Just Me" or "As is" is good enough. Quiet contrary. What it does say is what I have already quoted and paraphrased on this topic. If one does not understand what has been said herein, and in my other posts concerning this topic; perhaps it is time for that one to clear the mind of what he thinks he knows and get down on his or her knees and do some serious praying. Does the song "Just As I Am" provide salvation? George |
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4 | Megiddo, do I understand you correctly? | Rom 1:19 | justme | 92142 | ||
GeorJoy;-( I read your note yesterday, and chewed my cudd on it last night and this morning. Your zeal for quoting the Word is excellent. I hope to convay respect and kindness in notes I send, and leave the subject open for the person receiving my note does not feel I have boxed them in. In some subjests that can not be done, but I still attempt to be kind and respectful. The part of your note I was addressing was your statement that "we who are saved have no sin." That statement I have always thought simply is not accurate, or Biblical. I refered you to 1 John 1:10that goes to prove that if we say we have no sin we are liers. George that was my intended point. Perhaps I did not communicate it very well. But I will rethink my position, I must be wrong? I surely agree that I do need more time on my knees, I never have felt I prayed long enough, I always seem to leave something out when talking to my Holy Father. I often think I would have failed to stay awake as took place when Jesus asked Peter and others to stay awake and pray before Jesus was betrayed. I am certian I could have done no better than Peter and the others did. I carefully reread your note, I am sorry that I have not achieved the spiritual maturity that expected from me. You make a valid point that I must be lacking some basic skills not to have the understanding of what you said. My failure not to comprehend did in deed make me unable to correctly grasp what you wrote, or I certian I would have understood what you wrote. If I in any way infered by my choice of "justme" brings any dishonnor the the Lord, I am truely ashamed. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. In over 1000 notes I have written you have been to only one with courage enough to tell me. I do not know what to say. My ineffective method of attempting to bring Biblical truth and wisdom are worthless, and I am with out excuse. I do appreciate your advise to clear my mind of what I think and I know, and get down on my knees. I will do some serious praying. My prayer is that I too can become as wise and mature as you have. I hope that in time I can become more like Christ. justme |
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5 | Megiddo, do I understand you correctly? | Rom 1:19 | GeorJoy | 92294 | ||
Your quote of 1 Jn is absolutely correct. Please ponder the leavened statement that “all true, born again Christians are without sin.” At the risk of sounding contradictory, I would also say that “we Christians are simply saved sinners.” For all (have) sinned, and come short of the glory of God Rom 3:23 . And, “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1Jo 1:8,” Paul said “I die daily(1Co 15:31 KJV,)”. And, “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; [yet not I, but Christ liveth in me:] and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Gal 2:20 ” When one accepts Christ as his or her Savior and begins to (walk in the spirit;) does that one not accept the deliverance from sin, and righteousness that Christ provided on the cross (for all believers.) (Isa 1:18 KJV) Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. “they shall be as wool.” I don’t think that wool is depicted as having blemishes. Although I didn’t take the time to clarify in my previous post, I am not saying in essence that Christians [are not sinners.] What I am saying is that a “BLOOD WASHED, BORN AGAIN) Christian is WITHOUT SIN “This is the MEAT of the word.” Forgive me if this humble servant is incapable of serving it in a more appetizing manor. Please forgive me if I appeared to suggest that “you” lack anything, for I am most lacking. The skills, and spiritual maturity you speak of are anything but basic. They are the most difficult, yet easiest gifts there are to attain. When I personally attain them (to my satisfaction,) I am afraid I will no longer be able to wag my tongue. I have thought about your (Justme and ASIS) since I made that post. I did not intend in any way to cut you, or anyone else down by that statement. I have also pondered the song “Just as I am,” and have come to the conclusion in my own personal spiritual way of thinking, that Justme, asis, and Just as I am, is exactly what the Lord wants (when we first come to Him,) for if we were to come to him as anything else, we would be liars. However, I feel that I, personally have become more than Justme, since having met my Savior. I am now “HeInMe.” At least, that is what I strive to be. (There is so much more that is to be said in this paragraph, but I know you can read it in.) Once again, please forgige me for being so blunt, but justme and asis, (to me) depicts self satisfaction. Who amoung our brotherhood is as such? I don’t suggest it, and I would feel guilty if you did, but if you were to take the above as a screen name, it wouldn’t bother me. If you did change your screen name though, I pray you would somehow let me know, for I feel as though I have set beside you in the pews of this little church of ours. Your Brother in Christ George |
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6 | Megiddo, do I understand you correctly? | Rom 1:19 | justme | 92382 | ||
GeorJoy: In my 58 years I have never found any two people who were the same or thought the same. Of the 10,000 plus people who have signed in no one has used the name Christian. Hank informed me recently. I chose justme as I am one of many on the forum. I use the name justme as a way to show humility, I have no intentions in changing my mmasked pen name. If someone wants they can call me Zorro, if they want to. I will not to use my Church title, or my degrees from seminary, for me I don't need a title to pprove my points. I do not compair my spiritual maturity with anyone else. For sure there are excellent biblical elders that leave me as feeling as a spiritual baby. Each of us hopefully, tries to be an encourager rather than a judge. I consider that kindness and respect. As long aas the intention is to dialogue, not to be dogmatic, then I enjoy that on the forum. I don't believe in "oneupmanship" as hank calles it. I have no medals to win or ladders to climb in the Forum. I hope you and others presieve me a being genuine and hopefully making a difference for the better in the forum. Blessings George. justme |
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