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3381 | is baptism necessary for salvation? | 1 Pet 3:21 | BradK | 74604 | ||
uni soldier, So, are you saying that one is saved by a "work" and not faith? Would you care to clarify? Also, then what of Titus 3:5,"not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit," Without scriptural support, your words do not carry much weight:-) Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3382 | How Does Baptism Save? | 1 Pet 3:21 | BradK | 75597 | ||
Dear middleton, Is your understanding that Col. 2:12 is a reference to water baptism and not spiritual? If so on what basis would you conclude that:-) Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3383 | How Does Baptism Save? | 1 Pet 3:21 | BradK | 75764 | ||
Hi Rocky, I'd refer you to 1 Cor. 12:13, "For by ONE SPIRIT we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit." The spiritual "baptism" is the reality,water is merely symbolic. As Dr. Kenneth Wuest notes regarding this, "It is the baptism with the Spirit in the sense that God the Father does the baptizing through His personal agent, the Holy Spirit." Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3384 | How Does Baptism Save? | 1 Pet 3:21 | BradK | 75781 | ||
Hi Rocky, I don't necessarily disagree with what you say, however my question is still: What are we to make of the clear statement in 1 Cor.12:13? In light of 1 Cor. 12:13, I do not take any of the Pauline references as referring to water, but rather spiritual:-) Speaking The Truth in Love, BradK |
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3385 | Impacting the Culture | 1 Pet 4:17 | BradK | 196632 | ||
Doc, A good point and pertinent quote. Our need is not to reclaim America for Christ, but to give Him the preeminence He alone deserves! "Our Greatest Crises in an Age of Crises" 'Some have called it a crises of Christology, I prefer to call it a crises or supremacy. The crises of supremacy rises inside the Church wherever Christians are paralyzed by a significant shortfall in the way they understand the Person of the Son of God, His leadership in the Purposes of God, His distribution of the resources of God and His honor from the People of God.' (David Bryant- Christ is All) "The erosion of Christ-centered faith threatens to undermine the identity of evangelical Christianity... real revival and genuine reformation will not be built on flimsy foundations," (Dr. Timothy George) May Col. 1:18 be our chief goal: "so that He Himself will come to have first place (preeminence) in everything." (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3386 | Satan never saw Hell? | 1 Pet 5:8 | BradK | 186076 | ||
Hi Ginger, Yes, that is essentially true. Satan is not literally in hell- it is not his current place of abode. Peter writes in 1 Pet. 5:8 that, "Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around (Gr.-present tense) like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour."(NASB) Also see, Job 1:7 and 2:2. According to Rev. 20:10, satan will be cast (thrown) into the lake of fire and "tormented day and night forever and ever." This will take place prior to the Great White Throne Judgment. I hope this helps, BradK |
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3387 | Where is Satan? | 1 Pet 5:8 | BradK | 197291 | ||
Hello jclark, According to 1 Pet 5:8- "Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, (presently)prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." He is active and we need to stay vigilant as Eph. 6:12 warns: " For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." I hope this helps, BradK |
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3388 | Can satan know our thoughts?jey | 1 Pet 5:8 | BradK | 215298 | ||
Hello jey, There's nothing in scripture to indicate satan knows our thoughts! He's a created being and not omniscient. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3389 | Can Satan read your mind? | 1 Pet 5:8 | BradK | 225371 | ||
Hello docalinda2, No, Satan cannot read our minds as he is not omniscient! There is nothing from scripture to indicate otherwise:-) BradK |
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3390 | Dr. Rebecca Brown? | 2 Pet 1:3 | BradK | 153307 | ||
Hi journeyme, I went directly to Dr. Browns' web site at www.harvestwarriors.com and pulled up several quite revealing statements. Under the brief intro on their Home Page was this: "Led by Rev. Daniel Yoder and his wife Rebecca (Brown) Yoder, M.D. This dynamic couple minister together as a team to boldly teach biblical truths with an authority based on their own extensive and unique experiences. The goal of Harvest Warriors is to raise up an army for God in these last days, empowered and trained to do the spiritual warfare necessary to reap a bountiful harvest of souls for Christ." So, their "authority" is based upon "their own extensive and unique experiences." Wow! That's not exactly a ringing endorsement in my mind, and it certainly does an end-around with the authority of SCRIPTURE! Under: About Us, Dr. Rebecca (Yoder) Browns' qualifications are stated as: "Rebecca has ministered to thousands of people through her books, seminars and individual counseling. Her vast experience through personal encounters gives exceptional credibility to her teaching. She has a deep understanding of the tactics and weapons of Satan’s kingdom which only a few possess. She is uniquely gifted by God to teach." So you say! I can claim to be uniquely gifted by God too, but that doesn't necessarily make it so. While their own personal experiences may have given them "credibility" in the worlds' eyes, that's a long-shot from true, Biblically-based credibility and understanding! There's nothing about their training and studying of the Word of God that I could find. Again, while they may be both "internationally recognized" (I've never heard of them), that in and of itself does not lend credence to their ministry! They may have a passion for others and be committed to serving the Lord, etc, but I see a very experience-based, emotionally-focused, ministry that may or may not be led of God. Remember, 1 Thess 5:21 instructs us to "test all things..." and 1 John 4:1 says not to "believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are from God." Decide for yourself, but I think personally, your time would be better spent in studying what the Word has to say about this topic- if you're interested. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3391 | CONDITIONAL ETERNAL SECURITY | 2 Pet 1:10 | BradK | 62551 | ||
Hi Teragram123, I wanted to offer comment on your note regarding Conditional Eternal Security. I am curious as to what prompted the note. As this is an area of disagreement between believers, I respond in love and in the context of Romans 14:1. I think it would be better to confine terminology to what is found in scripture as neither "Conditional" nor "Unconditional" salvation are. I hope this makes sense. We either have the spirit of the world or the Spirit of God (2 Cor. 2:12). As I see it, there are at least 4 points to consider: 1. We are saved solely on the basis of Gods' Grace and mercy through faith! (Eph.2:8,9, Tit.3:5); 2. God is faithful even when we are not (2 Tim.2:5); 3. Eternal Life is not "Temporal" Life. If we are "In Him", we have redemption through His blood,the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches OF HIS GRACE! (Eph.1:7); 4. God is NOT the author of confusion.(1 Cor.14:33). Our salvation is not based upon our performance, but rather on the sufficiency of Christ! As far as the passage in Hebrews 6, this is also a much debated, and misunderstood scripture. I believe the context is clearly dealing with the issue of maturity, not salvation. The Hebrew Christians are being admonished to press on to maturity , or perfection. Keep in mind that the Christian life is not about how close we can get to the edge, but rather how close can we get to the Savior. Our goal should be that of Phil. 3:10. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK PS. It might be helpful to include some info about yourself on the user profile. I've noticed an absence of such by many new users :-) |
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3392 | CONDITIONAL ETERNAL SECURITY | 2 Pet 1:10 | BradK | 62588 | ||
Hello Pastor Glenn, Your observation is noted,and I would agree for the most part. Let me briefly elaborate. As I believe the issue is maturity, we could say that a "mature" Christian is one controlled by the Word of God. Their life is saturated by and submitted to Gods' Word. Maturity requires time for a believers life to be in complete obedience to God's Word. Maturity gained is not necessarily permanent. It can be lost, not salvation. The exhortation starting in Chap. 6:1, carries over the thought from 5:11-14. The writer is urging his readers to go on to maturity! I think the exhortation suggests that maturity is not a permanent state, it can be reversed. There seems to be an analogy from Heb.3:7-11,15 and 4:7 to Israel's experience at Kadesh-Barnea which is interesting. Their failure in 6:6 to continue on the path toward maturity could cause them to remain in a spiritual condition that God will not change. I see that this is what the writer is speaking of when he says,"to renew them again to repentance". Israel's refusal to go into the land did not cause them to lose their relationship with God, for God still referred to them as a redeemed people (Is.43:1); but, as a redeemed people, they lost the privileges and blessings they could have received by faith- believing God. Their refusal to go into the land was a refusal to go on to maturity. So it is in Hebrews 6. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3393 | The Word of God? | 2 Pet 1:20 | BradK | 222287 | ||
Hi Carole, Are you saying the King James Version is the only inspired version? Are you KJV only? Can you clarify? Thanks, BradK |
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3394 | Private Interpretations | 2 Pet 1:20 | BradK | 234665 | ||
"It seems odd, that certain men who talk so much of what the Holy Spirit reveals to themselves, should think so little of what he has revealed to others. My chat this afternoon is not for these great originals, but for you who are content to learn of holy men, taught of God, and mighty in the Scriptures. The temptations of our times lie rather in empty pretensions to novelty of sentiment, than in a slavish following of accepted guides. A respectable acquaintance with the opinions of the giants of the past, might have saved many an erratic thinker from wild interpretations and outrageous inferences. Usually, we have found the despisers of commentaries to be men who have no sort of acquaintance with them; in their case, it is the opposite of familiarity which has bred contempt." [C.H. Spurgeon- Commenting and Commentaries; Lecture 1: A Chat about Commentaries] |
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3395 | Private Interpretations | 2 Pet 1:20 | BradK | 234670 | ||
Hello Ed, Neither. You missed my point. Follow some of the recent discussion/remraks by fringe groups here on the SBF and my comments should make more sense in that light! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3396 | Private Interpretations | 2 Pet 1:20 | BradK | 234677 | ||
Hello Edb, I read your response. Thank you for the comments. You said, "But questions such as why did the majority of translators translated this verse this way and that verse that way even though it might be "fringe" to you should be addressed. " Can you or would you be willing to provide such helpful input on this matter for the edificstion of the Forum? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3397 | peopl should read the bible b4 they ask | 2 Pet 2:3 | BradK | 179990 | ||
He is Lord, If you compare Benny Hinn to sound doctrine, he is a clear fake, a fraud, and a charlatan. His ministry only flourishes because of the Hollywood-type promotion that shows well through the medium of Television. It appeals to those who are neglectful of the Bible. I do not say these things lightly either! Benny's ministry does not stand the test of Orthodoxy. In the history of Christianity his relevance pales in light of the likes of Gill, Spurgeon, Whitfield and Edwards. One would be much more benefited by studying what they thought and believed, instead of the chicanery promoted by Hinn. He serves no one but himself and the mindless, empty theology of TBN! The man is not a serious student of the Word, nor a capable teacher! (2 Tim. 4:3-4) Have a blessed Thanksgiving. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3398 | hell | 2 Pet 3:9 | BradK | 228358 | ||
Hello skybender, Where does 2 Peter 3:9 mention anything about hell? Are you reading a different translation? I'm missing something... Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3399 | does bible contradict itself? | 2 Pet 3:16 | BradK | 195436 | ||
Hello again, Brenda, Would it be fair to enquire as to why you ask this question? R.A Torrey, a noted Evangelist and Bible scholar of the 20th Century wrote an entire book devoted to both your questions: "DIFFICULTIES IN THE BIBLE- Alleged Errors and Contradictions". In short, here's a summary of his intro- "Every careful student and every thoughtful reader of the Bible finds that the words of the Apostle Peter concerning the Scriptures, that there are some things in them hard to be understood, “which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest . . . unto their own destruction” (2 Peter 3:16), are abundantly true. Who of us has not found things in the Bible that have puzzled us, yes, that in our early Christian experience have led us to question whether the Bible was, after all, the Word of God? We find some things in the Bible which it seems impossible to reconcile with other things in the Bible. We find some things which seem incompatible with the thought that the whole Bible is of divine origin and absolutely inerrant. It is not wise to attempt to conceal the fact that these difficulties exist. It is the part of wisdom, as well as of honesty, to frankly face them and consider them. What shall we say concerning these difficulties that every thoughtful student will sooner or later encounter? So, to answer your question: No. The Bible does not in it's 66 Books which were written over a period of 1500 years contradict itself. If you'd like more info, I highly recommend "Evidence That Demands a Verdict" by Josh McDowell. He was a skeptic turned believer because he could not truly refute the claims of the Bible when honestly considered. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3400 | does bible contradict itself? | 2 Pet 3:16 | BradK | 195452 | ||
Hi Cheri, Absolutely. In fact, the genealogy in Matt. 1 is one of the examples he covers in detail in the book. Another point he makes is that just because someone "alleges" there are discrepancies, i.e. can't explain a difficulty, doesn't mean that there isn't an answer it for it. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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