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181 | George, do you believe? | Luke 14:26 | GeorJoy | 101639 | ||
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182 | how do I know if God is speaking to me | John | GeorJoy | 94999 | ||
I once called it a "gut feeling." Whenever I went against that feeling, I was inevitably wrong. Since learning how to walk in the Spirit, I no longer call it a "gut feeling," for I now reconize that "gut feeling" for what it really is. George |
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183 | how do I know if God is speaking to me | John | GeorJoy | 95000 | ||
I once called it a "gut feeling." Whenever I went against that feeling, I was inevitably wrong. Since learning how to walk in the Spirit, I no longer call it a "gut feeling," for I now reconize that "gut feeling" for what it really is. George |
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184 | Are you onced saved always saved? | John | GeorJoy | 102328 | ||
Rev 3:5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. Consider The Nation of Israel. How many times did they turn from the Lord? Through His infinant mercy He has always drawn them back. But what of those individuals who perrished durring their withdrawel? "He that overcometh." Are there not many who have sliped back into the grips of sin? One would say, "well they were not saved in the first place;" I would say that one should not be the first to cast that stone and make the judgement as to who was and is saved. God can not and will not loose what is His. Yet what is His has a "free will," and can, and have Backslid to sin and will perrish in the lake of fire. Salvation is salvation! Christ WILL NOT be crucified a second time for those not included in the statement "He that overcometh...." The Lion does give ETERNAL LIFE, but He does not force it on anyone. Not even the believer. He will never let go, but one can free himself from His grip. The "once saved, always saved" thought implies that once the lamb is in the flock and following the Shepherd, he has a fence around him. A fence which he can never escape and be devoured by the wolf. Scripture does not teach this thought. Quiet the contrary, scripture tells us to be ever watchfull... George |
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185 | Are you onced saved always saved? | John | GeorJoy | 102372 | ||
My position, dear Hank is SCRIPTURE. As I have stated previously, God "forces" NOTHING on anyone. Not even those who have accepted His Son. Eternal life IS ETERNAL. ETERITY is forever, not bondage. To have something, one MUST accept something, and retain it as well. In the case of the "prodical son". Had that son died in the process of splurging his inheritance, would he have died within the will of his father? I think not. The father would have grieved because he loved the child, but he would have never condoned the childs action. Just like that prodical son, we all have to "accept" the will of the Father, and continue to live and strive to the best of our ability to be pleasing in His sight. I appologize. I do not believe "Once saved, always saved." I do believe that those who do believe this way believe dangerously. I believe in "Grace." No one can convince me that the man or woman who has served God all their life, and because of one of lifes tragedies fallen away from their belief, will enter the gates of heaven. For the righteous are not saved by their acts of righteousness. Nor are the sinfull condemned by their acts of sin. We are saved by the GRACE of God! "man is stronger than Christ's "grip" " This is a weak argument and totally outside of the context of my statement. It seems that some would state that once a "slave" to Christ, one CAN NOT escape. I would state that Gal 5:1 says "Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us free..." Freedom is not bondage. Once saved, always saved is bondage to salvation. WILL NOT, I tend to agree with. CAN NOT is absurdity! and totally out of scripture. So it would appear that we are on the verge of saying the same thing. George |
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186 | What Sin? | John | GeorJoy | 102376 | ||
NO Sin causes a person to loose his salvation! It is the lack of repentance and continuance therein. It is called "backsliding" and is refered to in the book you quote from. Did you happen to overlook it? Pro 14:14. You may wish to ponder this chapter, dear soul. It is so easy to read the thoughts of the simple minded where scripture is quoted. Perhaps they never learned, or they are so soon to forget that Saton himself quoted from scripture. I should think that even the simple minded should posses, at the very least, a minute amount of discernment. This is not so. They are ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Exhorting In Christ George |
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187 | Are you onced saved always saved? | John | GeorJoy | 102383 | ||
In one of my previous posts I stated something to the affect of the following; "can not is obsurdity; will not, I tend to agree with." There is no such thing as "more salvation!" Continued salvation would be more suitable. Per Mr Webster; Salvation is 1 a : deliverance from the power and effects of sin b : the agent or means that effects salvation c Christian Science : the realization of the supremacy of infinite Mind over all bringing with it the destruction of the illusion of sin, sickness, and death 2 : liberation from ignorance or illusion 3 a : preservation from destruction or failure b : deliverance from danger or difficulty The statement "once saved, always saved" states that one can not turn from the deliverance from danger or difficulty. Your post strengthens my agreement with the "will not" portion of that statement, yet and still, I can't yet agree with "once saved, always saved," but I can't say that I totally disagree with it either. Dear soul, you stated "I do believe wholeheartedly, that He that saved me, is more than capable to keep me." I do too. But scripture teachs that one "can remove his name from the Lambs Book of life." If anyone can, through scripture prove "once saved, always saved," I will accept that statement. Otherwise, through scripture I will continue to assert the statement that "this is a dangerous" way to believe. Either way; the bottom line is that we accept, believe, and repent. This is the foundation. All other discussion is "non essential." I can, and will agree to disagree with my bretherin in this matter. I pray they can and will do the same. What does "IMHO" mean? All for One And One for all. In Christ George |
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188 | What Sin? | John | GeorJoy | 102407 | ||
Paul says not to quarrel about issues that are a matter of opinion. Considering the fact that both sides on this issue have been stated, and much opinion as to scriptural interptitation has surfaced, I should think that quarreling is the next phase. Thus I will rest my case and admit only to a draw, agreeing to dissagree. Humbly George |
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189 | What Sin? | John | GeorJoy | 102409 | ||
Paul says not to quarrel about issues that are a matter of opinion. Considering the fact that both sides on this issue have been stated, and much opinion as to scriptural interptitation has surfaced, I should think that quarreling is the next phase. Thus I will rest my case and admit only to a draw, agreeing to dissagree. Humbly George |
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190 | What Sin? | John | GeorJoy | 102410 | ||
Paul says not to quarrel about issues that are a matter of opinion. Considering the fact that both sides on this issue have been stated, and much opinion as to scriptural interptitation has surfaced, I should think that quarreling is the next phase. Thus I will rest my case and admit only to a draw, agreeing to dissagree. Humbly George |
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191 | Are you onced saved always saved? | John | GeorJoy | 102411 | ||
Bro John, as I am sure you will agree, some simply can not or will not understand. Along with the few who have the nerve to "stand firm," I will not be swayed by the (opinions) of others when scripture plainly tells me contrary. It is apparent that you simply do not understand my argument. I understand where you are coming from and I wish you could truly understand what you read. Paul says not to quarrel about issues that are a matter of opinion. You have your opinion. I have mine. My opinion is based on scripture. I am sure you contend likewise. Considering the fact that both sides on this issue have been stated, and much opinion as to scriptural interptitation has surfaced, I should think that quarreling is the next phase. Thus I will rest my case and admit only to a draw, agreeing to dissagree. Humbly George |
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192 | Are you onced saved always saved? | John | GeorJoy | 102413 | ||
One final thought. I wonder about your interpritation of 2 Peter. Particularily 2 Peter 2:21. Exhorting In Christ To the end George |
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193 | Are you onced saved always saved? | John | GeorJoy | 102433 | ||
There are many thoughts and truths portrayed by scripture that are not specifically worded therein. Thus they are considered as mere opinions by those with limited or no discernment and, or void of understanding. In not so many words, yet direct from scripture, I have posted your answer already in this very thread. One can be shown the truth, but he must see it. Other than through the Spirit, no one can see it for him. In Christ George |
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194 | Are you onced saved always saved? | John | GeorJoy | 102436 | ||
I can not believe Hank, that you should make such a post in response to the thread to which it is attached!!! Are you responding to My post? I think not! For, if so then your computer screen is not showing words that came from my keyboard. I intend absolutely no malice Hank, but you might consider re-reading my posts, for your post, though vaguely near, is absurdly beneath the realms of thought portrayed therein. In Christ George |
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195 | Are you onced saved always saved? | John | GeorJoy | 102440 | ||
And what of those who "do not" overcome? Through a dirrect result of their actions, or lack thereof, will the Lord not do as He stated in Rev 3:5 Everyone responding has either ignored or failed to see the truth in this verse... George |
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196 | Are you onced saved always saved? | John | GeorJoy | 102577 | ||
Are you so quick to judge simply due to your lack of understanding? Read Rev 3:5. Interpret it as you will. Then read 1Peter 2:4 to 9 Then read 2 Peter 2:20 to 22. Then dear brother and all who would dispute the subject, re read them until the spirit opens your eyes. For it is apparent that it is not the time of understanding for many. Could it be that the reason that so many are described in 2Ti 3:7 is possibly due to the fact that they have, and continue to ignore the instruction in 2Ti 2:15. Radioman2. I have provided what you ask. If you still do not understand; this doesn’t make these truths any less true. Don’t let it bother you dear brother for, “for everything there is a time,” even the understanding of various truths. …That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; Exhorting In the name of our Lord And Savior, Jesus Christ. George |
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197 | Are you onced saved always saved? | John | GeorJoy | 102579 | ||
Hank, are you too so quick to judge simply due to your lack of understanding? Read Rev 3:5. Interpret it as you will. Then read 1Peter 2:4 to 9 Then read 2 Peter 2:20 to 22. Then dear brother and all who would dispute the subject, re read them until the spirit opens your eyes. For it is apparent that it is not the time of understanding for many. Could it be that the reason that so many are described in 2Ti 3:7 is possibly due to the fact that they have, and continue to ignore the instruction in 2Ti 2:15. Hank. I have provided what you ask. If you still do not understand and REFUSE TO SEE; this doesn’t make these truths any less true. AND IT MOST ASSURREDLY DOES NOT MEAN THAT THEY ARE NOT THERE... Don’t let it bother you dear brother for, “for everything there is a time,” even the understanding of various truths. …That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; Exhorting In the name of our Lord And Savior, Jesus Christ. George |
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198 | I'm needing the answer on Galations 5 | John 3:3 | GeorJoy | 90874 | ||
Paul is speaking of the "sins of the flesh" in the passage you quote. He states "for the flesh doth desire contrary to the Spirit." We have ALL sined and come short of the glory of God! There is but one UNFORGIVABLE sin, and that is to sin against the Holy spirit "Ghost". If, when you pray it seems that at times the Lord is farther away, it is not He who moved. Sin seperates us from Him. Repent in sincerity, confess, and if you have accepted His Son, You WILL be forgiven. Whether you have forgiven yourself or not. Learn to "walk in the spirit" and you will enjoy the fruits thereof, mentioned in 5:22. One of which is the peace you seem to be looking for. George |
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199 | Isn't believing Christ for salvation suf | John 3:3 | GeorJoy | 90876 | ||
This "Salvation Stuff" as you call it is the "stuff' you, I and everyone else needs to keep our immortal soul from "Eternal Damnation in the lake of fire and brimstone." As to "What makes you think you must born again to be saved?" Nothing makes me "think so." The word of God lets me "KNOW" so. If you are not familiar with it and you are concerned with what the future holds for your immortal soul. I would suggest you get into it. KJV Joh 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Joh 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Joh 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. Joh 3:8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. George |
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200 | "Born-again Christian" redundant? | John 3:3 | GeorJoy | 90879 | ||
Good question. Yes and no. Yes, in that you are correct. No, in that sometimes it is necessary to clarify what, to some may not be as obvious as it is to others. However... Are all Christians born again? If they believe in Christ, some call them Christians. That doesn’t mean that they have accepted Him as their Lord and Savior. . George |
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