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1 | LEFT BEHIND? | Bible general Archive 1 | John Reformed | 60243 | ||
Dear Ed You said: I believe it happens thus Spiritual awareness Belief or rejection Salvation for those that believe, damnation for those that don't believe. Adoption into the family you become one of the elect. OK, so spiritual awareness, according to your theology, comes to everyone. That would mean that a natural man, at least for a time, can appraise spiritual things. He now can understand the gospel message. Can you explain to me what Paul meant when he said: "But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised." (1 Cor 2:14) Ed, please give me scripture that says we are all given at least a moment of spiritual enlightenment. John John |
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2 | LEFT BEHIND? | Bible general Archive 1 | justme | 60300 | ||
John: If you don't mind me tossing a verse into the Forum, how about John 1:9."There was the true Light which coming into the world. elightens every man." Romans 1:20 "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature have been clearly seen, being understood though what has been made, so that they are without excuse." Actually verses 18 to 23 give a better total picture of that there is no way for anyone to say I did not know. I am not speaking for Ed, but I could not resist adding to your dialogue. So thanks for allowing my input. chairo, justme |
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3 | LEFT BEHIND? | Bible general Archive 1 | John Reformed | 60394 | ||
Hello Justme, John 3:19-21 "This is the judgment, that the Light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the Light, for their deeds were evil. For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But he who practices the truth comes to the Light, so that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God." Rom 1:21 "For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened" The verses you cited do not address my primary concern, which is to reconcile 1 Cor 2:14 with salvation. On it's face it seems to say that the gospel (which must be spiritualy appraised) cannot be understood by spiritualy dead people. How has God provided salvation under these circumstances? I am asking for a sripturaly supported answer. Thanks, John |
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4 | LEFT BEHIND? | Bible general Archive 1 | justme | 60395 | ||
John: Sorry John those verses are exactly what I use when put to a challange. So far no one has not agreed with them. But if you find what you are looking for I sure would like to know what it was. Have you considered writing a 4 John? :-) chairo, justme |
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5 | LEFT BEHIND? | Bible general Archive 1 | John Reformed | 60398 | ||
Justme, I have no desire (thank God) to add one jot or tittle to that which is perfect. I am interested however at arriving at the truth that is already contained within in the covers of the Bible. As you probably realize, there are some very tough nuts of wisdom in the Word and cracking open the shell to enjoy the fruit requires excertion. Of course without Divine enlightenment we would starve, but I believe the means God uses at times involves the sweat of our brows. Bible trivia may be fun but real knowledge generally requires labor. I enjoy working with others. So, If you would care to roll up your sleeves and join in ...you would be more than welcome. Your Brother, John |
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6 | LEFT BEHIND? | Bible general Archive 1 | justme | 60401 | ||
John: You got my help! I will keep my eyes open and maybe we will bing sweet fruit that comes with the study of Gods wonderful Word. Thank you for asking! chairo, justme |
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7 | LEFT BEHIND? | Bible general Archive 1 | John Reformed | 60403 | ||
Dear Justme, To give you an idea as where I am going with this line of reasoning I will tell you where I am at on this question. I believe that the only way a natural man can recieve and properly appraise spiritual things is by being made a new creature and being endowed by God with the mind of Christ. Once this has taken place, his blind eyes are opened and understands his sinfulness and pleads to Jesus for salvation. In other words: Salvation is totally of God. John |
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