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81 | Why did God harden Pharoh's heart? | Rom 9:17 | JibbyJee | 86487 | ||
First, I would say the foundational assumption of God loving all people the same way certainly contributes to why you may be confused about the issue. God does love everyone, and demonstrates it through the general revelation of his grace to all people (Romans 1). However, we often make the mistake of placing the love of God into a box of our own fashion, by saying He loves all people the same way, and thereby make his ability and freedom to love his own even less than that which we claim and demand for ourselves. My love for my wife and daughter is not the same as it is for the guy down the street or my boss. I have the freedom and the moral obligation to love my own in a special, intimate way. In a similiar manner, God's love for the Israelites is not the same love that He had for the Amalekites or the Egyptians. He has a special love for those whom He chooses for His own. We tend (due to 150 years of Arminian tradition) to assume God has a vanilla-flavored love for all people, when the Bible clearly demonstrates that salvation is based upon God loving and having mercy upon wretched sinners--so that they are saved--rather than loving and having the same mercy on all people the same way and hoping it works. Essentially, if God's love and mercy are the same for all people, then it is impossible for God's love and mercy upon me (grace) to be directly responsible for my salvation. What this Arminian idea says is that God didn't do anything for me that he didn't also do for the lost. Which, if true, means I'm not saved by grace at all, but rather by my own choice to be saved. But what virtue in me brought me to repentance? Was I "better", or "smarter", or "more insightful" than the guy who went to the grave unrepentant? Why do some come and others not come if, ULTIMATELY, salvation is dependent upon free will? Anyway, I apologize for the rambling. Back to your question. I believe the reason God hardened Pharoah's heart is simply because it was the desire of His will to do so in order to accomplish His purpose. Don't forget that Pharoah got what he wanted. All sinners do. Except for those whom God has made new creations in Christ--also according to His purpose and will. Romans 8-9 sheds a great deal of Light on this important question. Have a good one! In Christ, Matt Eph 1:11 in whom also we were made a heritage, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who worketh ALL THINGS after the counsel of his will; |
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82 | Why do we not keep the 7th day Sabbath | Col 2:16 | JibbyJee | 88845 | ||
Dear Vivene: Mar 2:27 And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: There ya go! In Christ, Jibbs |
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83 | Why do we not keep the 7th day Sabbath | Col 2:16 | JibbyJee | 88904 | ||
Greetings Nosnarc! I believe you are free in Christ do observe Sat. or Sun. as your Sabbath. The reason being, of course, is because Jesus is the FULFILLMENT of the Sabbath (Matt. 12:8, Mark 2:28, Luke 6:5, John 7:23). I believe the Saturday Sabbath marked the Day God rested from the Creation, thus pointed to Christ, whereas Sunday Sabbath signifies Redemption which has been accomplished in Christ. Therefore, as He has become our Sabbath, and we rest in him (Heb. 4:8-11), we observe the day of Redemption (a Sunday marked the historical Resurrection) as our Sabbath. But this is all my opinion and I don't believe it's an issue to divide over, although there are cults out there that wish to do so to their own peril (Col. 2:16). Hope that helps! In Christ, Jibbs |
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84 | meaning and process of sanctification | 1 Thess 5:23 | JibbyJee | 89025 | ||
Mickodemes, Grettings in the Lord! It's good to see the Westminster Confession quoted here once in a while. Go into your profile and tell us all a bit about yourself...AND WELCOME TO THE FORUM! Soli Deo Gloria! Jibbs |
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85 | What in the world was Paul thinking?!? | 2 Tim 4:18 | JibbyJee | 88953 | ||
What was Paul thinking?!?!? I mean, just LOOK at what he had the audacity to say: 2 Timothy 4:17 But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was rescued out of the lion's mouth. 2 Timothy 4:18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. This proves 2 things about Paul: 1. He was arrogant. 2. He was ignorant. Both are easily proved by the fact that the doctrine of eternal security is a myth. Once-saved-always-saved is a doctrine made up by Luther and Calvin. Paul may have SAID he knew he was going to heaven, but he was confused. It's possible that he could have become an apostate. He just couldn't have known. Therefore, none of us can know we are always going to be saved. Salvation depends upon our works. BEFORE YOU LAY INTO ME: THIS IS A PARODY!!! In CHRIST (and eternally secure), JibbyJee |
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86 | What in the world was Paul thinking?!? | 2 Tim 4:18 | JibbyJee | 89017 | ||
Greetings Hank! Thank you for the kind words! I hope those who don't believe in the perseverance of the saints will see that Paul certainly believed in it. I also pray people will receive the great joy and peace that is found in knowing what we hope for is sure! Christ can't lose a Christian!! In Christ, JibbyJee |
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87 | What in the world was Paul thinking?!? | 2 Tim 4:18 | JibbyJee | 89444 | ||
Greetings John! Welcome to the Forum and thanks for your reply! It's wonderful to see a 14 yearold in here standing up for Jesus! Bring all your friends! I'm ONLY 27, by the way, (to make all the old folks like Hank feel even OLDER (just kiddin' Hank!)). Now, a parody is something, like a skit or a play, or even something written like this that uses sarcasm to make a point (sometimes used to make fun of an opposing view by using metaphorical language). In the case of the post you've responded to, I was using it to use sarcasm to make the point that the Apostle Paul KNEW he was saved AND going to Heaven. Now, there are a lot of misinformed people out there who will tell you that you can lose your salvation, but that is pure nonsense and heresy. If you are saved now, you will be saved when you die. If you say you're saved now and have turned away from the Gospel of Jesus Christ and never return before you die, then you were never truly saved to begin with (1 John 2:19). I invite you to read my post again, now that you know that I, just like you do, believe wholeheartedly in the doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints (once-saved-always-saved), and was using sarcasm to make my point. Soli Deo Gloria! JIBBS PS What's your favorite verse or passage of the Bible? Mine is all of Romans 9 or John 6. |
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88 | What in the world was Paul thinking?!? | 2 Tim 4:18 | JibbyJee | 89952 | ||
Hi John! Good to hear from you again! That was great advice your youth minister gave you. Where you starting out in your daily reading? I recommend the Gospel of John. It's my favorite of the Gospels. Take care! In Christ, JIBBS |
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89 | What in the world was Paul thinking?!? | 2 Tim 4:18 | JibbyJee | 96284 | ||
Dear brother allen: Thank you for your response and for your concern. I truly appreciate the value of God's Word and the seriousness by which we should adore it, so please understand that I in no way was attempting to make a parody of God's Word, but was rather being sarcastic toward all those who teach that true saints can lose their salvation. I believe Paul knew he was saved, that is, he was declared justified by the imputed righteousness of Jesus Christ and that he was absolutely assured Christ would guide him safely into Heaven. As you will soon find out, many people here at Lockman forum, such as yourself, do not believe one can be so certain of salvation. I think this is one of the many verses that force them to realize they are teaching a doctrine that false simply because it is contrary to the certainty the Apostle Paul, as well as other Biblical persons did indeed have. We have two options. Trust in our own righteousness or trust in the righteousness of Christ on our behalf. Please consider that. thanks. Sincerely, JIBBS ps welcome to the forum! |
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90 | What in the world was Paul thinking?!? | 2 Tim 4:18 | JibbyJee | 96285 | ||
Good post radioman2 Sincerely, Jibbs |
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91 | Our name erased or added to Book of Life | Rev 13:8 | JibbyJee | 87287 | ||
Greetings EdB! I agree with you that the various versions are essentially saying the same thing. However, my own understanding of what is said in Rev. 22:19 persuades me that it is not talking about someone having their name taken out of the Lamb's Book of Life. We need to carefully evaluate these things with a balanced view of all of Scripture. God's Word is not contradictory (1 Cor. 14:33). I would suggest to you that he who commits the blasphemous sin spoken of in verse 19 commits the impardonable sin as well (1 John 5:16) and was never a true disciple of Christ to begin with (1 John 2:19). Having done so, it is impossible for that person to be brought back to repentance because of the eternally heinous nature of the crime against God and His Word (Heb. 6:3-6). You may think this is spitting hairs as well, and I respect your opinion, but I think the assumption that you're reading into verse 19 is not necessarily correct. That assumption being that the person is literally removed from the Book as if he was previously there. The verse does not clearly imply that conclusion. It could just as easily be that the verse is simply reiterating the point that the person will NEVER be able to be saved and receive eternal life. Do you agree with me that both are legitimate possibilities that need to be understood in light of all of Scripture? 1Jo 5:13 These things have I written unto you, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, even unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God. Phi 1:3 I thank my God upon all my remembrance of you, Phi 1:4 always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy, Phi 1:5 for your fellowship in furtherance of the gospel from the first day until now; Phi 1:6 being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ: take care. Alive in Jesus, JibbyJee |
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92 | Our name erased or added to Book of Life | Rev 13:8 | JibbyJee | 87289 | ||
Phi 1:3 I thank my God upon all my remembrance of you, Phi 1:4 always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy, Phi 1:5 for your fellowship in furtherance of the gospel from the first day until now; Phi 1:6 being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ: Greetings DL! I just have one question for you. Who began the good work in you? Alive in Christ, JibbyJee |
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93 | Our name erased or added to Book of Life | Rev 13:8 | JibbyJee | 87371 | ||
Greetings DL Respectfully, sir, I disagree with the idea/conclusion that Rev 22:19 automatically means someone's name is there to begin with. The verse is saying that if they had any hope at all of being saved it was lost when they perverted the Word of God, thereby forfeiting their place in the Tree of Life (or Book) forever. You still didn't take my question to it's full extent. If Jesus was the one who started the good work in you, and the Bible says He will finish it (that's a promise!) then you are saying He fails to do what He purposes to do. Phi. 1:6 directly contradicts your interpretation. So does 1 John 2:19. We must base our doctrine in light of all of Scripture. In the Potter's Service, JibbyJee |
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94 | Our name erased or added to Book of Life | Rev 13:8 | JibbyJee | 87442 | ||
Greetings DL! Before I reply to your last post, I must ask you to answer the question about Philippians 1:6 regarding Jesus not only beginning the work (salvation) in us but also promising to finish it. I don't see how your last response answers that question at all. You've brought predestination into the mix and somehow implied that it (the doctrine of predestination) is connected to using liberty as an excuse to continue in sin. I never heard of Christians who believe they can continue to sin willingly and still be saved. So I'm not sure why you made that statement. In fact, I'm not entirely sure why you posted any of it regarding the course of our dialogue. Nevertheless, I will make an attempt to address your concerns. As I said earlier, I'm not sure what your point is about the predestination/liberty statement. Of course I agree with it, but I just not sure how it relates to our conversation. Likewise I'm going to need you to explain how Christians still being in the flesh as anything to do with choosing our own destiny. I could equally say it does not have anything to do with it. In fact, Scripture says that flesh is worthless. Therefore, it has no eternally profitable bearing on your life or mine. Look at these Scriptures: Joh 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Joh 6:63 It is the spirit that giveth life; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I have spoken unto you are spirit, are are life. Rom 2:28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision which is outward in the flesh: Rom 7:5 For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions, which were through the law, wrought in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. Rom 7:18 For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me, but to do that which is good is not. Rom 7:25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then I of myself with the mind, indeed, serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin. Rom 8:3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: Rom 8:4 that the ordinance of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Rom 8:8 and they that are in the flesh cannot please God. If I'm understanding you correctly, you are saying that you can somehow make good of the flesh. Paul understood that He couldn't as shown in the verses above. We are saved by grace, through faith (Eph. 2:8-9) which is a work that God does (John 3:6; Eph 2:10), based upon the will of God, not man (Eph. 1:4; Rom. 9:16). That's all I have time for right now. Sorry about that. I'll try to get back when I can. In Christ, JibbyJee |
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95 | Are those drawn 2 Christ raised to life? | Rev 13:8 | JibbyJee | 88522 | ||
Greetings retxar! Then, I'm assuming you believe not all men are drawn by God. Would that be an accurate assumption based upon your statement "John 6:44 simply says that all who come to Jesus are drawn to Him by God. It should be easy to see that the one who was drawn, the one who came, and the one who will be raised up, is all talking about the same person."? Or said differently, is it equally true that the one who is NOT raised up is the one who didn't come because he WASN'T drawn? In Christ, Jibbs |
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96 | Are those drawn 2 Christ raised to life? | Rev 13:8 | JibbyJee | 88600 | ||
Greetings retxar! Hey, bud, there's no need to get defensive. First off, I am only asking questions for the purpose of gaining information about WHY your statement was made. I need to ask questions because that initial statement was VERY broad and open to interpretation. We all must be as concise as possible and be open to explaining WHY we believe as we do rather that dismissing someone else simply because we disagree with them. You say the text means what it "simply says". So what is that, exactly? I mean, I believe the verse in it's own context "simply says" something completely different that you do. So who's right? Shall we debate the context of John 6:35-45 exegetically? Regarding your postscript: The passage has nothing to do with so-called "invitations". It says "drawn". And all who are drawn are raised up to eternal life. If you aren't raised up to eternal life, you weren't drawn. This passage is speaking directly of man't INABILITY and the purpose of God's SAVING GRACE. God doesn't invite to save. God saves. Can you show me how you can come to another conclusion from Scripture? In Christ, Jibbs |
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97 | Are those drawn 2 Christ raised to life? | Rev 13:8 | JibbyJee | 88746 | ||
Greetings retxar: Judging by the disrespectful tone of your reply, my conclusion is that you've made up your mind what the passage says and no one else could possibly be correct. Nevertheless, I will respond to your post. I use the ASV, KJV, NKJV, NASB, and NIV. All of them, in my opinion of course, clearly teach that all who are drawn are lifted up to eternal life in the CONTEXT of John 6:35-45. So, I will assume you are using one or more of those translations and therefore the subject is clearly NOT translation, but rather INTERPRETATION. To you, it simply says whatever (you've yet to explain anything) and to me it simply says all who are drawn to Christ by the Father are raised up to eternal life. So, should we figure out who's interpretation is "simpler" and declare the victor? I should hope not. Here's how I understand the verses in their own context. Perhaps that will give you a bit more meat to chew on instead of just throwing a flurry of rhetorical punches. Joh 6:35 Jesus said unto them. I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall not hunger, and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. Joh 6:36 But I said unto you, that ye have seen me, and yet believe not. Joh 6:37 All that which the Father giveth me shall come unto me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.((Are all men given to the Son??)) Joh 6:38 For I am come down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. Joh 6:39 And this is the will of him that sent me, that of all that which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up at the last day. Joh 6:40 For this is the will of my Father, that every one that beholdeth the Son, and believeth on him, should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. Joh 6:41 The Jews therefore murmured concerning him, because he said, I am the bread which came down out of heaven. Joh 6:42 And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how doth he now say, I am come down out of heaven? Joh 6:43 Jesus answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves. Joh 6:44 No man can come to me, except the Father that sent me draw him: and I will raise him up in the last day. ((This is clearly connecting "DRAW" with their "BELIEF". Notice it says "no one CAN come", signifying inability, yet in spite of the inability the father DRAWS him. And Jesus clearly shows (notice the punctuation, a colon) that this man that was DRAWN will also be raised up on the last day. This raising up cannot be divorced from the context of previous verses such as John 6:37 or 6:40, nor can it be seperated from the following verse:) Joh 6:45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall all be taught of God. Every one that hath heard from the Father, and hath learned, cometh unto me. I don't understand how ANYBODY can say these verses are NOT talking about CHRIST doing the will of His Father--raising those who are drawn to Him to eternal life. Other than the strong traditions that sometimes blind us from the truth. If you care to give an explanation of John 6:35-45 from your point of view, please do so. I would love to hear your side in detail. In Christ, Jibbs |
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