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201 | What is so wrong with Catholics | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 148015 | ||
I'm glad I clarified and said: "These are merely my observations of the catholics I have personally come to know." Most of them don't like to be in my company, because I refuse their offers of alcohol, and cigars. Others because, I don't have any good dirty jokes to tell them, or because I don't stare at the same clanty scad woman when they say: "hey check this one out will ya". I'm sure not all are like that. Sad to say, all the ones I know are And I agree, that many Protestants of main-line denominations act no better. Especially the ones I have met from the liberal churches. Most from the liberal denominations tell me God is too loving and tolerant to condemn homosexuality. Just reporting what I observe from my neck of the woods |
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202 | What is so wrong with Catholics | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 148043 | ||
Just to clarify. I didn't say, I don't like being in their company. I said THEY don't like to be in my company. To them I'm boring. I'm not the party animal with the off-colored jokes. 1 Pet. 4:3-4 For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: |
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203 | What is so wrong with Catholics | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 148086 | ||
EdB you said: "Christians on the other hand, should be the most fun people to be around" Maybe thats why people call them FUNdamentalist's I hear that quite often, but I don't see that portrayed in Scripture. Could you please provide me with some Scripture that would support that thought? I believe Christian's should have the peace that passes all understanding ruling and reigning in their hearts They should experience the joy of their salvation They should know the hope of eternal life which God has promised They should be sober They should be sincere without hypocrisy They should be generous They should show concern about the lost They should be salt and light They should love all people And I do. But should we expect the world to love us? Not from what I read in Scripture. |
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204 | What is so wrong with Catholics | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 148185 | ||
I hear ya. I was listening to a radio show, and it was stated that it is likely that approximately 80 percent of those who believe they are saved, have never actually been born-again. And we know that Scripture says: "Except one be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God! Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." (John 3:5,7) |
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205 | What is so wrong with Catholics | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 148297 | ||
AMEN to that In many instances the message has drastically been watered down so as not to offend anyone, or make them feel uncomfortable. |
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206 | What is so wrong with Catholics | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 148299 | ||
"the demons also believe" (James 2:19) and they are not saved. | ||||||
207 | What is so wrong with Catholics | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 148554 | ||
Good post Aixen; I often wonder if it is possible that since the Roman Catholic Church is full of tradition, that it may be possible that the following Scripture would apply to them. Mark 7:6 This people honoreth me with their lips, But their heart is far from me. Mark 7:7 But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men. Mar 7:8 Ye leave the commandment of God, and hold fast the tradition of men. Mark 7:9 And he said unto them, Full well do ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your tradition. Mark 7:13 making void the word of God by your tradition, which ye have From my observations. It seems to me as though it very well may. |
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208 | John 14:15-31what does this mean? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 154241 | ||
There is an inward witness of assurance that those who are indwelt by the Holy Spirit or counselor have. The Spirit himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God: (Romans 8:16) |
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209 | I am confussed on what to believe. | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 155178 | ||
The best advice I can give you is: Stick to Scripture Prayerfully read the word of God Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide and teach you since He alone is called the Spirit of Truth Ignore the teachings of men which easily mislead Thank God for what the Holy Spirit is teaching you. |
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210 | Cremation | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 40772 | ||
I read all the replys on the topic of "cremation" and observed that almost all find no scriptural support to declare that cremation is unBibical. Most people cited the case of King Saul, and how his body was burned. However I cannot find one instance of any godly person in Scripture who chose for himself cremation. Now I too believe that God can ressurect the body whether it is burned or buried. I realize that many godly men and women were burned at the stake. However they did not choose to be burned. So my question is, should a believer who has the option of burial or cremation, choose cremation or Christian burial. And I even recognize that the term "Christian burial" has no Scriptural support. Anyone have any thoughts on this? |
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211 | Cremation | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 40778 | ||
Searcher Yes, I know this is a previously discussed topic. That is why I mentioned that I had read all the replys on this topic. I know the majority say that if one desires to be cremated that they can do so without violating God's word. What I desired to ask was the following. Since there is no scriptural text which actually says that cremation is neither unBibical or Bibical, I then look at Bibical example of godly individuals in the Bible to see if any of them chose cremation for theirselves rather than burial. I find no evidence in Scripture that any godly person chose cremation over burial. So when I cannot support a practice with the actual text, shouldn't Bibical example or role model be an example for Christian practice. I would love to hear from others. |
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212 | Cremation question simplified | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 40827 | ||
Maybe my previous attemps to acquire an answer were hampered by making my question too difficult, so let me try to simplify my question. Question: Can anyone give me a Scriptural example of a godly person who chose cremation over burial? |
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213 | re: Cremation | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 40833 | ||
EdB My point is. If cremation is for the believer, why do I not find a single Bibical example of a godly person choosing cremation over burial. Most replys I have read in here concerning this topic say it does not matter whether one chooses cremation or burial. My contention is, what scriptural examples do we have for our practice as believers. I see evidence in Scripture that the godly preferred burial. So my next question would be, why burial and not cremation? |
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214 | re: Cremation | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 40851 | ||
EdB I appreciate your comments on this topic. I just have been thinking about this lately and want to make sure I give my family proper instructions concerning either my burial or disposal. Do I want to become food for whatever creatures may feed upon my rotting flesh, or do I want to help starve them into extinction? Well enough of the kidding around, in all seriousness I want to be sure I honor God and seek His direction and will for my life AND PHYSICAL DEATH in everything I do. | ||||||
215 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 41382 | ||
Hello; I did a word search on the words "eteranl security" and did not find these two words used together in God's word. | ||||||
216 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 41462 | ||
Joe; It was my mistake that I didn't make my reply long enough to include things like the Trinity, substitutionary atonement, diety of Christ, and second coming of Christ, which I find Scriptural support for even though they are not mentioned by those terms, they are implied by plently of Scripture and therefore I believe in those terms. But when I come to the term "eternal security" I find no support for it except on a daily on-going continious basis. By that I mean, one who is in the faith, or in Christ today - present tense - possibly may not be in Christ tomorrow or the next day or year - future tense. Actually I see the concept of "eternal security" based on a one-time decision sometime in the past without any exercise of faith in the present as a non-Bibical concept. I see where Scripture is actually in opposition to the "eternal security" concept. . MY NIV Bible reads; "Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position 2 Peter 3:17. I realize that there are many who will disagree with my thoughts on this, at the same time, I respect the right and opinion of others concerning this. |
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217 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 41465 | ||
Kalos, Using my NIV Bible I came up with the following verse. "Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position." 2 Peter 3:17 I believe that the above verse was addressed to believers indicated in this verse by the words, "dear friends" "you" and "your" Secondly they must have possessed (present tense) a secure position Thirdly, there was the warning of the possibility of falling from that secure position which they presently enjoyed. So in light of that, the believers were told to "be on their guard" |
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218 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 41500 | ||
John 3:15 That whosoever believeth (pisteuo - a verb) in him should not (not cannot, or will not) perish, but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth (pisteuo- a verb) in him should not ( not cannot or will not) perish, but have everlasting life. in him should not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:36 He that believeth (pisteuo - a verb, denoting ongoing and continious action) on the Son hath (echo - to hold one's self to a thing, to lay hold of a thing, to adhere or cling to) everlasting life: For John 5:24 Same as previous verses. ("hath everlasting life" denotes present possession, and future possession only for those who continue in the faith) John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: (The sheep are those who continue to hear and follow Him) 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand. (This is the promise for the ones who persevere in the faith. "Eternal Security" involves perseverance in the faith. The promise of eternal life is to the "overcomers" 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. Concerning Rom. 8:35, 37-39 Scripture says sin separtates us from God. Isaiah 59:2 Eph 1:12 That we should be (not necesssarily will be, but should be. it's is within God's perfect will that we should be, but then there is God's permissive will also) to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. 13 In whom ye also [trusted], after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 14 Which is the earnest (arrhabon - money which in purchases is given as a pledge or downpayment that the full amount will subsequently be paid.) of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. The earnest is only a downpayment Eph 4:30 also mentions the possibility of grieving the Holy Spirit, along with the admonition not to. Phil 1:6 God continues to abide in those who continue to abide in Him see John 15:4. Abide is key here as it is throughout God's word Heb. 10:12-14 merely speaks about the ones who are sanctified. Not about whether salvation can be lost or not 1Pet. 1:3 Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope (elpis - expectation of eternal salvation - I don't see how hope and assurance can be the same. I can hope for many things. That does not mean I will necessarily have all I hope for.) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, (but were not home to fill the spot reserved for us, which is yet future.) 5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (Notice the ones who are kept are not merely kept but they are kept by faith - our faith. This also talks about salvation which is to be revealed in the last time. That means it has not as yet been revealed) Concerning the words "Who are kept by the power of God through faith" God's word also says, " Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in the love of God," So we see we are kept as we keep. In this my reply I showed how the verses you mentioned do not to me at least support the concept of unconditional eternal security" You may differ I respect that |
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219 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 41532 | ||
Joe, While what you say is true, what is in the following verse of the Bible is also true. Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, 1 Peter 1:5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. We are kept as we keep on abiding or clinging to Him see John 15:4 also I in Him and He in me - a joint relatinship with Him. A partnership if you will, Continual abiding. |
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220 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 41572 | ||
I like the Amplified rendition that you posted Amplified. For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him SHALL NOT perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life. The clinging that is mentioned here is what I tried to somewhat speak about in my last reply. The clinging to Him is partially our responsibility. |
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