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1 | Some will depart from the faith | 1 Tim 4:1 | zach† | 33448 | ||
Robert; I appreciate your comments and will post some scripture for you to think about and possibly comment on. The same Saviour who said, "I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish" (Jn. 10:28) also said, "Strive to enter by the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able." (Lk. 13:23-24) The same apostle Peter who said, "In his great mercy he has given us new birth . . . into an inheritance that can never perish" (1 Pet. 1:3-4) also said "Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure" (2 Pet. 1:10) Paul who said nothing "will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Rom. 8:39) also said, "I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize" (1 Cor. 9:27) |
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2 | Some will depart from the faith | 1 Tim 4:1 | Robert Nicholson | 33511 | ||
Zach: Thank you for your patience: Part Two Example 2: Peter in 1 Peter 1: 3-4 in writing to believers provides assurance in the true of what those in Christ have been brought into “ In his mercy he has given us the new birth...into an inheritance that can never perish” On the other hand in 2 Peter 1:10 he emphasizes to the believers “Therefore my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. Does Peter mean that we can depend on the promises of God that we have eternal life through the new birth and yet on the other hand we should keep making sure we are safe? I would answer “Yes” in light of what he is teaching in the chapter, it is necessary. How then do we test to make sure? In v. 5-8 Peter list the qualities which should characterize a Christian. He tells them that if they keep these qualities in view and grow in them, then “they render you neither useless nor unfruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ” V8 I believe that this growth is attained by the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives in conjunction with our willingness to obey him in our lives. In verse 9 he cites those who lack these qualities “For he who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, have forgotten his purification from his former sins.” In v. 10 Peter then instructs them that they must “be diligent to make their calling and election sure” Why? V10 if “they practice these things”( the things mentioned before) they shall never fall (stumble) It is Christian walk which is in view , “for in this way an entrance into the kingdom into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will abundantly supplied to you. In other words the person who walks before God and whose motive is to bring glory and honor to Christ will receive an abundant entrance. Peter’s view here is service and reward. These are Peter's last words to these Christians before his martyrdom and he wants them “to be diligent that at any time after my departure you may call these things to mind” V.15 In comparing these two verse I do not see a contradiction. Our position in Christ is secure, while our daily walk is our responsibility to allow the Holy Spirit to lead us and the end result will be in “fruit” which will bring glory and honor to God. If we grieve the Holy Spirit in our lives and do not put our utmost diligence in walking for God, the lack of “fruit” will be our loss at the Judgment seat of Christ. 1 Cor. 3: 12-15 Zach I will send a second part to this response on the last reference to Paul. Peace in his Name Robert |
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3 | Some will depart from the faith | 1 Tim 4:1 | zach† | 33516 | ||
Robert; Thank-you for your response. I totally agree with your post. Another good verse is: Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you - unless indeed you fail the test? 2 Cor. 13:5 Christian's will desire to examine theirselves to see what evidence there is of saving faith and salvation. I don't think this is a once for all time done examining process, but we should desire to continually examine and test our profession. Thank you again Robert |
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