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6901 | Christ dying only for elect? | Rom 5:6 | Makarios | 6039 | ||
We shouldn't confuse the legal aspect of this argument with what exactly Christ did for us on the cross. He died for all of man's sin (Luke 19:10, John 1:29, 1 Timothy 4:10, Hebrews 2:9, Romans 5:18). Therefore, Christ died for all the sins of all men on the cross. If you make the argument that those who reject Christ are paying for their sins in hell even though Christ already paid for it, then YES!! Yes, they are paying for their own sin 'twice' (according to your faulty Calvinistic reasoning) even though Christ already died for it on the cross. They failed to accept the grace that was offered to them by the Lord Jesus Christ. But you make the false claim that Christ died for nothing- He has possession of all of us who accept Him as Lord and Savior as His people- so you can see that He did not die for nothing. Don't worry, Joe (Reformer Joe), I have all of your answers ready and will get to you when I have the time. | ||||||
6902 | Biblical support for animals in heaven? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 6038 | ||
Thanks prayon for your informative and uplifting answer! That reference in Ecclesiates was a good one! We will keep pray(ing)on! :-) | ||||||
6903 | Is infant baptism Biblical? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 6037 | ||
Thanks Joe, I'm glad that you believe that this topic is worthy of discussion, despite you being a 5 point Calvinist. As for me, I not worried about counting if I am a 3 or 4 point Arminianist, but I just boast in the fact that I know Christ as my own personal Savior and am in a right relationship with Him. It is good to know though, since you are so slanted towards Calvinism, that there is someone like me on the Forum to balance or counter some of your reformed points of view. And of course, I'm willing to stand up to all that reformed theology, backed by Scripture. | ||||||
6904 | Is infant baptism Biblical? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 6036 | ||
Thanks Joe, I'm glad that you believe that this topic is worthy of discussion, despite you being a 5 point Calvinist. As for me, I not worried about counting if I am a 3 or 4 point Arminianist, but I just boast in the fact that I know Christ as my own personal Savior and am in a right relationship with Him. It is good to know though, since you are so slanted towards Calvinism, that there is someone like me on the Forum to balance or counter some of your reformed points of view. And of course, I'm willing to stand up to all that reformed theology, backed by Scripture. | ||||||
6905 | Is infant baptism Biblical? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 6035 | ||
Thanks Joe, I'm glad that you believe that this topic is worthy of discussion, despite you being a 5 point Calvinist. As for me, I not worried about counting if I am a 3 or 4 point Arminianist, but I just boast in the fact that I know Christ as my own personal Savior and am in a right relationship with Him. It is good to know though, since you are so slanted towards Calvinism, that there is someone like me on the Forum to balance or counter some of your reformed points of view. And of course, I'm willing to stand up to all that reformed theology, backed by Scripture. | ||||||
6906 | What does it mean to tear one's clothes? | Ezra 9:3 | Makarios | 5971 | ||
In Ezra 9:3, Ezra tears his clothes- his garment and his robe- and even pulls some hair from his own head and beard. This is a common way to express grief, distress, or humiliation (v.5). Tearing of one's clothes can also be found in Gen. 37:29,34; Josh. 7:6; Judges 11:35; 2 Sam. 13:19; 2 Chr. 34:27; Esth. 4:1; Job 1:20; Isaiah 36:22; Jer. 41:5; and Matt. 26:65. When Ezra says that he pulled some hair away from his own head and beard, it is unique in the Bible where a person would do this. We read about the shaving of one's head or beard (Job 1:20, Jer. 41:5, 47:5, Ezek. 7:18, Amos 8:10). When Nehemiah was confronted with the same problem of intermarriage, he puled out the hair of the offending parties (Neh. 13:25) instead of his own. What is the full significance of the 'tearing' of one's clothes or robes and why? | ||||||
6907 | Christ dying only for elect? | Rom 5:6 | Makarios | 5941 | ||
It may take some time, but I will seriously consider what you have written in light of your questions. I am starting to see some 'logical thought' about your line of thinking here. I'll let you know what happens. My e-mail address is archangel76@crosswalkmail.com if you find out anything or want to talk about this in the meantime. Thanks Joe, I am a simple person looking for the truth.When I find good answers to your questions, then I will post them here. If I come to the conclusion that I cannot answer certain questions based on Arminianism, then I will let you know.Your brother in Christ, Nolan | ||||||
6908 | Christ dying only for elect? | Rom 5:6 | Makarios | 5940 | ||
Joe, you have raised some good questions that I have to ask and answer for myself, believing in an Arminian view on this subject. It is good that you are pointing out the supposed 'weak' points of my point of view. I will take your questions into deep consideration and see if I can or cannot come up with an answer. How does Calvinism answer each question that you have posted above? | ||||||
6909 | Binding and Loosing power over darkness? | Matt 18:18 | Makarios | 5939 | ||
Good answer, orthodoxy! This verse (Matthew 18:18) has been quoted so many times but actually has nothing at all to do with spiritual warfare! However, it is true that God has given us all we need to have victory over the devil (Eph. 6:11-18). I agree with you, Christ is speaking about church discipline. | ||||||
6910 | Difference between exegesis/eisogesis?i | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 5938 | ||
Thanks Steve. Its good not only to point out the difference of the two, but to recognize them and to avoid reading into the text. Have a blessed day! -Nolan | ||||||
6911 | Babies in heaven when they die? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 5937 | ||
Thank you all for your input that you have each put a lot of thought into and have researched, I appreciate answers on this subject that are based upon the Bible! I had always leaned towards the possibility that small children and infants that died very early would be taken to heaven since they had not yet reached the age of accountability. But that was just my own point of view until I asked the question, which you all have shed some much needed "light" upon! Thank you, and I pray that we can comfort those who may have lost their loved ones in the past. Blessings in Jesus! -Nolan | ||||||
6912 | Is the United States in the Bible? | Dan 7:4 | Makarios | 5928 | ||
I was listening to Irvin Baxter's Endtime prophecy program (http://www.endtime.com) on the radio and he specifically mentions that the United States is in the Bible, and it is here in Daniel 7:4.. He says that the first beast was like a lion (in which he alludes to Great Britian) that had the wings of an eagle (the Official symbol of the United States). He claims that this represents the United States. Is there any truth here or is this just pure speculation? | ||||||
6913 | Is this the battle of Armageddon? | Rev 20:8 | Makarios | 5926 | ||
Is this final battle against God and the battle of Armageddon one and the same? | ||||||
6914 | Christ dying only for elect? | Rom 5:6 | Makarios | 5925 | ||
With all due respect, Joe, the condemned are dying in their own sins- rest assured of that fact. However, I still hold that it cannot be refuted that Christ provided them with the opportunity not to endure hell, but they missed it and did not recognize that opportunity (being salvation in His Name). We are only here for 70 some years as human beings. Is not that a short time to determine what we will be doing for all eternity? I would pray that more would accept Christ, but that's not up to me but the Holy Spirit. | ||||||
6915 | Christ dying only for elect? | Rom 5:6 | Makarios | 5924 | ||
And so we are in agreement- my premise is flawed and so is yours! :) | ||||||
6916 | Christ dying only for elect? | Rom 5:6 | Makarios | 5923 | ||
I do not believe in an elevated mankind. I see no point in arguing with you about such petty matters- you know where I stand. And I believe in a very powerful God, the same Father who sent His only Son to die for me. I would take issue with you here also but it would be pointless. | ||||||
6917 | Human responsibility, divine sovereignty | Rom 9:19 | Makarios | 5922 | ||
If people, like myself, are drawn to God through the Holy Spirit, then my responsibilities are spelled out in Romans 12:1-5, to offer up myself as a 'living sacrifice' to my Lord, and to lead a simple, holy and pure life before my Lord. Even though I have devoted my life to Jesus in every way and I have been called to a deeper relationship with Him, I must remain pure and holy, and this should be something that I do willingly and voluntarily as a believer in Christ! In this way, I will not hinder God's work in me and I can bear spiritual fruit without getting caught up in the things of this world. | ||||||
6918 | What's the second part of the verse mean | Ezek 34:16 | Makarios | 5918 | ||
It seems here in this passage of Ezekiel that the 'fat and strong' are those with power who had fattened themselves by oppressing the other 'sheep' (vv. 17-22). NASB Study Bible. | ||||||
6919 | Christ dying only for elect? | Rom 5:6 | Makarios | 5917 | ||
To answer your questions about Arminianism, question 1 is not a theoretical possibility because it simply did not happen and could not happen (Isaiah 55:11). To answer Question 2, Hebrews 7:23-28 states that Christ died for all sins once for ALL, being the perfect sacrifice. Therefore, the Arminians view not only is based on scripture but it is theologically sound as well. This is where I am coming from. As far as prevenient grace, this is summed up as grace provided to them who respond and cooperate with the calling of the Holy Spirit, supported by 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 2:8-10. Our dialogue has not only helped us to better define where we stand on the issue of election but also to see where each other is coming from. It is clear that there are two different understandings of exactly who Christ died for on the cross.In either case, God's election is loving (Eph. 1:4-11), it glorifies God (Eph. 1:12-14), and the product of election is a people who do good works (Eph. 2:10, Col. 3:12). | ||||||
6920 | Christ dying only for elect? | Rom 5:6 | Makarios | 5914 | ||
This might just be the conclusion that we have to make here (or reconciliation of our views), that God loves us enough to let us make the decision individually about His free gift even though He indeed intends to save us. | ||||||
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