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1061 | hinderances to correct understanding | Heb 10:1 | New Creature | 86691 | ||
Do church goers begin to embrace certain teachings, because they have been indoctrinated by denominational creeds, and statements which they would not have otherwise arrived at, had they just stayed home and prayerfully read, studied, and mediatated on the Bible? In other words, can denominations be a hinderance to correct orthodoxy? Can you provide examples? |
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1062 | Blood Sacrifice will be part of this mil | Heb 10:12 | New Creature | 111848 | ||
thelma Is there a reason you used the pronoun "herself" in reference to God, or was that just a typo on your part? New Creature |
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1063 | Blood Sacrifice will be part of this mil | Heb 10:12 | New Creature | 111864 | ||
thelma As I previously commented. I noticed in this post that you used the personal pronoun "herself" in reference to God. So I took the liberty to check out your profile and noticed you had the following listed in your profile. "Deity-Goddess" From what sources do you derive of those labels for God and for the Deity? Can you list your sources for us? New Creature |
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1064 | labels for God and for the Deity? | Heb 10:12 | New Creature | 111884 | ||
thelma As I previously commented. I noticed in this post that you used the personal pronoun "herself" in reference to God. So I took the liberty to check out your profile and noticed you had the following listed in your profile. "Deity-Goddess" From what sources do you derive of those labels for God and for the Deity? Can you list your sources for us? New Creature |
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1065 | Concerning the "Hot Topic" of once saved | Heb 10:26 | New Creature | 90211 | ||
Matt Compare the Rom. Ch. 11 passages you posted with the following Scripture From John CH. 15 (NIV) I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardner. (v.1) He CUTS OFF every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. (v.2) If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. (v.6) "When the branch is separated from the vine, the source of life is gone. Nothing can wither and die that has not previously been alive.” (unknown source) Other verses to study; every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn (cut) down, and cast into the fire. (Matt. 3:10 also Luke 3:9) Ye shall know them by their fruits. (Mt. 7:16) Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn (cut) down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. (Mt. 7:19-20) In His service New Creature |
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1066 | Please explain Hebrews 10:26 to me. | Heb 10:26 | New Creature | 97452 | ||
From Barnes Notes Verse 26. For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth. If, after we are converted and become true Christians, we should apostatize, it would be impossible to be recovered again, for there would be no other sacrifice for sin; no way by which we could be saved. This passage, however, like Hebrews 6:4-6, has given rise to much difference of opinion. But that the above is the correct interpretation seems evident to me from the following considerations: (1.) It is the natural and obvious interpretation, such as would occur probably to ninety nine readers in a hundred, if there were no theory to support, and no fear that it would conflict with some other doctrine. (2.) It accords with the scope of the epistle, which is to keep those whom the apostle addressed from returning again to the Jewish religion, under the trials to which they were subjected. (3.) It is in accordance with the fair meaning of the language--the words, "after that we have received the knowledge of the truth," referring more naturally to true conversion than to any other state of mind. (4.) The sentiment would not be correct if it referred to any but real Christians. It would not be true that one who had been somewhat enlightened, and who then sinned "wilfully," must look on fearfully to the judgment, without a possibility of being saved. There are multitudes of cases where such persons are saved. They willfully resist the Holy Spirit; they strive against him; they for a long time refuse to yield, but they are brought again to reflection, and are led to give their hearts to God. (5.) It is true, and always will be true, that if a sincere Christian should apostatize, he could never be converted again. See Barnes "Hebrews 6:4-6". The reasons are obvious. He would have tried the only plan of salvation, and it would have failed. He would have embraced the Saviour, and there would not have been efficacy enough in his blood to keep him, and there would be no more powerful Saviour, and no more efficacious blood of atonement. He would have renounced the Holy Spirit, and would have shown that his influences were not effectual to keep him, and there would be no other agent of greater power to renew and save him after he had apostatized. For these reasons it seems clear to me that this passage refers to true Christians, and that the doctrine here taught is, that if such an one should apostatize, he must look forward only to the terrors of the judgment, and to final condemnation. Whether this, in fact, ever occurs, is quite another question. In regard to that inquiry, see See Barnes "Hebrews 6:4", and following. If this view be correct, we may add, that the passage should not be regarded as applying to what is commonly known as the "sin against the Holy Ghost," or "the unpardonable sin." The word rendered "wilfully"--\ekousiwv\ -- occurs nowhere else in the New Testament, except in 1 Peter 5:2, where it is rendered willingly--" taking the oversight thereof (of the church) not by constraint, but willingly". It properly means, willingly, voluntarily, of our own accord, and applies to cases where no constraint is used. It is not to be construed here strictly, or metaphysically, for all sin is voluntary, or is committed willingly, but must refer to a deliberate act, where a man MEANS to abandon his religion, and to turn away from God. If it were to be taken with metaphysical exactness, it would demonstrate that every Christian who ever does anything wrong, no matter how small, would be lost. But this cannot, from the nature of the case, be the meaning. The apostle well knew that Christians do commit such sins, (see See Barnes "Romans 7:1") and following and his object here is not to set forth the danger of such sins, but to guard Christians against apostasy from their religion. In the Jewish law, as is indeed the case everywhere, a distinction is made between sins of oversight, inadvertence, or ignorance, (Leviticus 4:2,13,22,27; 5:15;; Numbers 15:24,27-29. Comp. Acts 3:17; 17:30,) and sins of presumption; sins that are deliberately and intentionally committed. See Exodus 21:14; Numbers 15:30; Deuteronomy 17:12; Psalms 19:13. The apostle here has reference, evidently, to such a distinction, and means to speak of a decided and deliberate purpose to break away from the restraints and obligations of the Christian religion. There remaineth no more sacrifice for sins. Should a man do this, there is no sacrifice for sins which could save him. He would have rejected deliberately the only atonement made for sin, and there will be no other made. It is as if a man should reject the only medicine that could heal him, or push away the only boat that could save him when shipwrecked. See See Barnes "Hebrews 6:6". The sacrifice made for sin by the Redeemer is never to be repeated, and if that is deliberately rejected, the soul must be lost. |
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1067 | What does Heb. 10.26 mean? | Heb 10:26 | New Creature | 156885 | ||
Heb 10:26 For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth - If after we are converted and become true Christians we should apostatize, it would be impossible to be recovered again, for there would be no other sacrifice for sin; no way by which we could be saved. This passage, however, like Heb. 6:4-6, has given rise to much difference of opinion. But that the above is the correct interpretation, seems evident to me from the following considerations: 1. It is the natural and obvious interpretation, such as would occur probably to ninety-nine readers in a hundred, if there were no theory to support, and no fear that it would conflict with some other doctrine. 2. it accords with the scope of the Epistle, which is, to keep those whom the apostle addressed from returning again to the Jewish religion, under the trials to which they were subjected. 3. it is in accordance with the fair meaning of the language - the words “after that we have received the knowledge of the truth,” referring more naturally to true conversion than to any other state of mind. 4. the sentiment would not be correct if it referred to any but real Christians. It would not be true that one who had been somewhat enlightened, and who then sinned “wilfully,” must look on fearfully to the judgment without a possibility of being saved. There are multitudes of cases where such persons are saved. They “wilfully” resist the Holy Spirit; they strive against him; they for a long time refuse to yield, but they are brought again to reflection, and are led to give their hearts to God. 5. it is true, and always will be true, that if a sincere Christian should apostatize he could never be converted again; see the notes on Heb. 6:4-6. The reasons are obvious. He would have tried the only plan of salvation, and it would have failed. He would have embraced the Saviour, and there would not have been efficacy enough in his blood to keep him, and there would be no more powerful Saviour and no more efficacious blood of atonement. He would have renounced the Holy Spirit, and would have shown that his influences were not effectual to keep him, and there would be no other agent of greater power to renew and save him after he had apostatized. For these reasons it seems clear to me that this passage refers to true Christians, and that the doctrine here taught is, that if such an one should apostatize, he must look forward only to the terrors of the judgment, and to final condemnation. Whether this in fact ever occurs, is quite another question. In regard to that inquiry, see the notes on Heb. 6:4-6. If this view be correct, we may add, that the passage should not be regarded as applying to what is commonly known as the “sin against the Holy Spirit,” or “the unpardonable sin.” The word rendered “wilfully” - occurs nowhere else in the New Testament, except in 1 Pet. 5:2, where it is rendered “willingly” - “taking the oversight thereof (of the church) not by constraint, but willingly.” It properly means, “willingly, voluntarily, of our own accord,” and applies to cases where no constraint is used. It is not to be construed here strictly, or metaphysically, for all sin is voluntary, or is committed willingly, but must refer to a deliberate act, where a man means to abandon his religion, and to turn away from God. If it were to be taken with metaphysical exactness, it would demonstrate that every Christian who ever does anything wrong, no matter how small, would be lost. But this cannot, from the nature of the case, be the meaning. The apostle well knew that Christians do commit such sins (see the notes on Rom. 7), and his object here is not to set forth the danger of such sins, but to guard Christians against apostasy from their religion. In the Jewish Law, as is indeed the case everywhere, a distinction is made between sins of oversight, inadvertence, or ignorance, (Lev. 4:2, Lev. 4:13, Lev 4:22, Lev 4:27; Lev 5:15; Num 15:24, Num 15:27-29; compare Act 3:17; Act 17:30), and sins of presumption; sins that are deliberately and intentionally committed; see Exo 21:14; Num 15:30; Deu 17:12; Psa 19:13. The apostle here has reference, evidently, to such a distinction, and means to speak of a decided and deliberate purpose to break away from the restraints and obligations of the Christian religion. There remaineth no more sacrifice for sins - Should a man do this, there is no sacrifice for sins which could save him. He would have rejected deliberately the only atonement made for sin, and there will be no other made. It is as if a man should reject the only medicine that could heal him, or push away the only boat that could save him when shipwrecked; see notes, Heb 6:6. The sacrifice made for sin by the Redeemer is never to be repeated, and if that is deliberately rejected, the soul must be lost. (Barnes Commentary) |
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1068 | Who is guilty as charged? | Heb 10:29 | New Creature | 95003 | ||
Dear Mommapbs; In answer to your question "According to this verse, (Heb 10:29)WHO is guilty of trampling "under foot the Son of God and has regarded as unclean the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has insulted the Spirit of grace"? I personally believe the verse itself, provides answer to your question. "he who has regarded as unclean the blood of the covenant by which he was (past tense) sanctified." In my understanding, only believers are ever said to have been sanctified (set apart). So I don't see how this could refer to unbelievers. Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament Hebrews 10:29 How much (poswi). Instrumental case of degree or measure. An argument from the less to the greater, "the first of Hillel's seven rules for exegesis" (Moffatt). Think ye (dokeite). An appeal to their own sense of justice about apostates from Christ. Sorer (xeironov). "Worse," comparative of kakov (bad). Punishment (timwriav). Genitive case with axiwthsetai (first future passive of axiow, to deem worthy). The word timwria originally meant vengeance. Old word, in LXX, only here in N.T. Who hath trodden under foot the Son of God (o ton uion tou teou katapathsav). First aorist active articular participle of katapatew, old verb (Matthew 5:13) for scornful neglect like Zechariah 12:3. See same idea in Hebrews 6:6. Wherewith he was sanctified (en wi hgiasth). First aorist passive indicative of agiazw. It is an unspeakable tragedy that should warn every follower of Christ not to play with treachery to Christ (cf. 6:4-8). An unholy thing (koinon). Common in the sense of uncleanness as Peter used it in Acts 10:14. Think of one who thus despises "the blood of Christ wherewith he was sanctified." And yet there are a few today who sneer at the blood of Christ and the gospel based on his atoning sacrifice as "a slaughter house" religion! Hath done despite (enubrisav). First aorist active participle of enubrizw, old verb to treat with contumely, to give insult to, here only in the N.T. It is a powerful word for insulting the Holy Spirit after receiving his blessings (6:4). But I'm sure others in this forum will have different opinions on this Grace to you New Creature |
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1069 | Who is guilty as charged? | Heb 10:29 | New Creature | 95103 | ||
As I said others will disagree with my opinion Love New Creature |
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1070 | Who is guilty as charged? | Heb 10:29 | New Creature | 95105 | ||
Mommapbs Once again in Heb 10:29 those guilty are have said to have been sanctified. Unless unbelievers are sanctified this verse cannot apply to them and as far as I can tell is a serious warning to believers. I also agree with the following statement concerning Heb 10:29 which comes from Coffman Commentaries on the New testament. "the sad, unwelcome fact, and one almost unbelievable, that even after one is a true and devoted Christian, enjoying all the privileges of salvation, even "sanctified" as in this verse, that even then such a person can defect from the Lord and lose his soul. All efforts to alter this fact, whether by tampering with the text of scripture or by explanations that deny the text, should be rejected." Therefore I respectfully disagree with your opinion Grace to you New Creature |
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1071 | Should Christian's vote? | Heb 11:13 | New Creature | 65513 | ||
With the U.S. elections less than a week away, I thought it might be interesting to ask the following question. Should born-again believers vote? Yes or No Why or why not? |
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1072 | Does Jesus dispise manmade crosses? | Heb 12:2 | New Creature | 60563 | ||
Today we see people wearing a crucifix or cross around their neck. I heard someone say that it would have been unthinkable in Bibical New Testament times for a believer to desire to wear a cross, which to them would have been considered a symbol of death around their necks as a piece of jewelery. Back in those days the streets were lined with crosses with people hung on them to die terrible grusome deaths. To them it was an ugly symbol of death instituted by the government of those times. That would be the same thing in their minds as us wearing what we call a coffin around our neck. The cross was something grotesque to them. A better symbol for believers would be something that represents an open and empty tomb, which makes the statement: "He is not here, He is risen from the dead" Amen PTL |
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1073 | seeking repentance | Heb 12:17 | New Creature | 110106 | ||
My question is based on the following verse. Heb. 12:17 For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears. Question; If I am reading this verse in the proper context, it appears to me that Esau sought repentance, but could not find it. If that is the actual case then is it also possible for others to seek repenatnce without finding it? In what instance could this be possible? I am curious because in another verse I read where God commands all to repent. So does God command us to do something that may be an impossibility? Acts 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent Please give me some scriptural context to base your opinion on Peace New Creature |
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1074 | I am not the one sinning? | James 1:14 | New Creature | 110598 | ||
How should we view the attitude and opinion of another believer, who believes that whenever he sins, it is not really himself that is doing the sinning. And since he isn't the one doing the sinning, then he is not to blame, and cannot be held accountable? I had a conversation last night in the local coffee shop with a gentleman who used the Scripture below to support this belief Rom. 7:17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. Rom. 7:20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. Blessings New Creature |
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1075 | I am not the one sinning? | James 1:14 | New Creature | 110715 | ||
Rowdy; I appreciate you taking the time to respond to this thread. You brought up some helpful comments, and Scripture. I agree with you. I don't personally see anywhere in Scripture where Christian's are to use their liberty as a license to sin. Blessings New Creature |
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1076 | CAN A TEACHER FOR GOD | James 1:22 | New Creature | 95263 | ||
Janel James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Your correct. Those who hear the word, must also be doers of the word. Lastly, there should be no noticable difference between our church life and our home life. What we are, in the church we are in the home and in the world. We don't leave our religion at the doors of the church when we exit the doors. Grace to you New Creature |
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1077 | Suggest sermon outline for matt 7:24-27 | James 1:22 | New Creature | 97728 | ||
globen Personally I see Matthew 7:24-27 as not speaking about the church, but rather as contrasting those individuals who hear and do, as opposed to those hear and don't do. Those who obey contrasted against those who don't obey And this could be cross referenced with; James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. New Creature |
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1078 | Only church | James 1:27 | New Creature | 59523 | ||
Here is some info about the Church of Christ, which I found at equip.org IS THE CHURCH OF CHRIST A CHRISTIAN CHURCH? "Some Christians believe that the Church of Christ promotes non-biblical teachings and practices. Is the Church of Christ a Christian church? The Church of Christ movement originally arose in the hopes of promoting unity among all Christians, but it eventually ended up separating itself from other Christian groups. Although the Church of Christ movement is basically Christian, it's difficult not to categorize certain factions as aberrant because of some of their more extreme doctrines and practices. Of all its beliefs, the Church of Christ movement is perhaps best known for its view that water baptism is absolutely essential for salvation. This is no doubt a "sub-biblical" view of baptism. Acts 10:44-48, for example, records that Gentiles were filled with the Holy Spirit (and therefore saved) before they were baptized. Water baptism is certainly a normal part of becoming a Christian and a member of the church; nevertheless, it's still possible to be saved without having been baptized -- especially when circumstances make baptism very difficult if not impossible (cf. Luke 23:39-43). Now, some of the more extreme factions within the Church of Christ movement go even further, and argue that anyone who views baptism differently from them is not a Christian and is, therefore, lost -- even if that person has been baptized! There are also reports that heavy-handed tactics are employed by a number of more extremist groups within the Church of Christ. The Boston Movement, for example, which evolved from a similar movement at the Crossroads Church of Christ, is probably the most well-known of these authoritarian groups. Both movements were rejected by the mainline Churches of Christ. This particular group goes so far as to say that other segments of the Church of Christ movement are non-Christian and will face eternal damnation. And so, while the Church of Christ movement is orthodox in many of the essentials of the faith, it is plagued with a very loud segment whose views are so extreme that developing any type of Christian fellowship with them becomes almost an impossible task. But remember, don't throw the baby out with the bath water; there are many within the Church of Christ movement who are committed Christians." |
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1079 | Only church | James 1:27 | New Creature | 59592 | ||
kalos; Your welcome Grace Peace be unto you |
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1080 | do teachers agree on issue of lost salva | James 3:1 | New Creature | 55512 | ||
Dear sharronaharris - you asked "Is salvation truly secured from God with the 'confession that Christ is personal savior, that Christ is the son of God and that Christ died for our sins on the cross and was resurrected'? or do we as believers have to perservere in obedience to the end before salvation is insured?" Chuck Swindoll has said - "belief brings salvation, but active obedience demonstrates that our belief is genuine." Do we have to perseverve to the end you aksed. I think the answer is yes. Paul described the Christian life of faith as a race, ( 1 Cor. 9:24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. Heb 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset [us], and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,) and we know that in a race there is a starting line as well as a finishing line.) Paul also said - 2 Tim. 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished [my] course, I have kept the faith: Paul not only began the race of faith, but he also went the full distance to cross the finish line. You also asked - "what of the teachers that teach the 'wrong' message" Matthew, Paul and Peter all warned us that there would be false teachers and prophets, and that we are to beware of them. See Matt. 7:17 Acts 20:28-31 and 2 Pet. 2:1 Today there are many false teachers, and they are rapidly multiplying. We need to be discerning, and compare what is being said by what God's word to us says. The Holy Spirit is our trustworthy and reliable teacher who will guide us into all truth. (See John 14:26 and John 16:13) If you have any further questions please feel free to let me know. May God bless you New Creature |
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