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381 | filled Holy Spirit, or to walk in spirit | Rom 8:9 | Pastor Glenn | 153694 | ||
Hello Doc, Thanks for your response. I really appreciate the opportunity to discuss this subject peacfully and with respect. The paper that you refered to has one drawback that disapoints me; it is limited to Paul. I really need more detailed analysis concerning several other biblical passages like John 3, Eccl 12:7 and Heb 4:12. Yes, I am speaking of believers when using the term born again. Just simply stating that "born again" is a mataphor is not enough. Shouldn't we always look for the direct meaning first? metaphor n : a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity When Christ said "that born of the flesh is flesh and that born of the Spirit is spirit", doesn't He remove the possibility of metaphor? It is hard to find much commentary on scriptures that deal with the difference between soul and spirit like Heb 4:12: Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Your brother in Christ, Pastor Glenn |
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382 | filled Holy Spirit, or to walk in spirit | Rom 8:9 | Pastor Glenn | 153770 | ||
Hello Doc, Before I respond to your post I wanted to add more scriptures: 1 John 3:9 Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God. 1 John 5:18 We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself,[e] and the wicked one does not touch him. "For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable (1 Pet 1:23)." Gal 4:27 For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband. 28 Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise. 29 But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now. Your brother in Christ, Pastor Glenn |
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383 | filled Holy Spirit, or to walk in spirit | Rom 8:9 | Pastor Glenn | 153790 | ||
Hello Doc, You asked: "Pastor, are you reading my posts fully?" Yes, I am reading your posts fully. However, first of all, since I have never heard a Christian express none belief in the "spirit nature" of a believer as you have, I am studying the subject more deeply. Secondly, I have also never heard a Christian refer to "born again" as a metaphor. Thirdly, you refer to your view as orthodox, when as of yet, I am unable to find much in the way of clear positions on these matters in Creeds and Confessions. I do not doubt your Christianity, I just have never heard anyone on this forum or elsewhere, not even radio or TV ministries, express your positions. Maybe there are many that believe as you do, but I wish that they would speak out also. Here is some of what I found so far: http://www.carm.org/creeds.htm Belgic Confession (1561) This Reformed confession was prepared in 1561 by Guy de Bres (c.1523-1567), who was later martyred, and others, and then slightly revised by Francis Junius (1545-1602) of Bourges. First written in French, it was soon translated into Dutch and Latin. The Synod of Dort (1618-1619) made a revision but did not change the doctrine. It covers the spectrum of theological topics. Article 35: The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper We believe and confess that our Savior Jesus Christ has ordained and instituted the sacrament of the Holy Supper to nourish and sustain those who are already born again and ingrafted into his family: his church. Now those who are born again have two lives in them. The one is physical and temporal-- they have it from the moment of their first birth, and it is common to all. The other is spiritual and heavenly, and is given them in their second birth; it comes through the Word of the gospel in the communion of the body of Christ; and this life is common to God's elect only. http://www.fbctaylors.org/resources/wft.php?wft(equal symbol)146 Dichotomists dismiss the verses trichotomists hold as verification of the spirit/soul distinction. Believing it unnecessary, they find other explanations of verses like 1 Thessalonians 5:23, “…spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless…” They do not see trichotomy in Hebrews 4:12-13, “…piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit…” suggesting it would have to say, “soul from spirit” if it really taught trichotomy. Dichotomy vs. trichotomy is not a distinction to cause separation among brethren, but the man who rejects trichotomy loses one of the most helpful explanations of Biblical psychology. Why explain away these two verses in answering, “Is man a dichotomy or a trichotomy?” Pastor Vaughn, February 1, 2004 I plan to respond in detail in a few days. Your brother in Christ, Pastor Glenn |
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384 | filled Holy Spirit, or to walk in spirit | Rom 8:9 | Pastor Glenn | 153832 | ||
Hello Doc, After looking into the link that you provided in your profile, I wanted to point out that it seems to not show much support for your positions for "born again" being a metaphor or denial of the spirit nature: http://members.aol.com/rbiblech/BasicChristianDoctrine/TOC.htm Your brother in Christ, Pastor Glenn |
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385 | filled Holy Spirit, or to walk in spirit | Rom 8:9 | Pastor Glenn | 153972 | ||
Hello Doc, I think we have a big misunderstanding concerning the "spirit nature". At this time, I wish to comment only on this issue. You wrote: "Regarding your first point: what I am denying is that salvation creates a second man in the believer. Salvation does not create a kind of schizophrenia. Instead, a man is made whole." To speak of a "second man" or "spirit person" is not the same thing as when we say a "spirit nature". A spirit nature is not a “person”, any more than the fleshly (carnal, or beastly) nature is a person. The “soul” is the person. Just as a believer’s soul sometimes chooses the carnal desires or nature (Samson’s life for example), the believer also can choose the spirit desires or nature daily. An unsaved person can choose whether to feed the natural desires of the flesh or not. So, I am trying to explain that while there is no real schizophrenia within a believer, there is a battle. However, I think that we both agree that the Holy Spirit dwelling within the believer creates somewhat of schizophrenia type battle against our "fleshly desires". In short, even though we may never agree on the existence of a “spirit nature”, I am sure we agree on the battle of the flesh vs. the Holy Ghost. I believe that this spirit nature is totally holy since it is born from the Holy Ghost. 1 John 3:9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. Romans 8:7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. “Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” (John 3:5-6) 1 Corinthians 15:50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. “For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.” (1 Corinthians 15:53-54) Any comments? Your brother in Christ, Pastor Glenn |
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386 | Is God's will prosperity/healing always? | Rom 8:28 | Pastor Glenn | 67667 | ||
EdB, Here is scripture thaty is ignored: 1 Tim 6 Error and Greed 3 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, 4he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions, 5useless wranglings[1] of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself.[2] 6Now godliness with contentment is great gain. 7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain[3] we can carry nothing out. 8And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. 9But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. ... Instructions to the Rich 17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 18Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, 19storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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387 | Is God's will prosperity/healing always? | Rom 8:28 | Pastor Glenn | 67675 | ||
EdB, I tried not to say anything more than what the scripture said. Maybe it was too much context: 1 Tim 6 6Now godliness with contentment is great gain. 7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain[3] we can carry nothing out. 8And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. 9But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. This scripture is often ignored since men lust for riches. Pastor Glenn |
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388 | Why God allows such tragedy | Rom 8:28 | Pastor Glenn | 140840 | ||
Amen and Amen EdB! ngkh, I wanted to share a few scriptures concerning how much God cares, but men fail to repent even when disaster strikes: Jer 9 23 Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; 24But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the LORD, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight," says the LORD. It is so good to know that God delights in exercising lovingkindness, judgement, and righteousness in the earth. Also, notice how people in Jesus' day didn't know how to respond to tragedy either: Luke 13 4 Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them, do you think that they were worse sinners than all other men who dwelt in Jerusalem? 5 I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish." This condition gets worse in times of great sin: Revelation 16:11 They blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and did not repent of their deeds. Revelation 16:21 And great hail from heaven fell upon men, each hailstone about the weight of a talent. Men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail, since that plague was exceedingly great. If people would repent there would be less tragedy in this world, but death is still sure in this life. God is offering eternal peace, without pain or tears for the next life. It was Adam that brought sin and death into the world, but we Christians need to seek a close relationship to God to make things better: 2 Chronicles 7 13 If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; 14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. The Question should not be why did God allow such tragedy. The question ought to be why arn't many of God's people "... which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; ". Pastor Glenn |
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389 | Aren't we in the age of GRACE? | Rom 8:28 | Pastor Glenn | 141051 | ||
Hello ngkh, "I thought with the coming of Christ, Paul said that we are no longer ruled by law but by grace. " This is true. But, I did not mention law, nor did I use scriptures that were based on law. "... We only need to believe and have faith that God loves us, blessings instead of harms shall come to us." We still need to live in love. It can be deceptive to say we believe while walking in sin: The Test of Knowing Him 1 John 2 3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. 6 He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked. I quoted this scripture before (among others): Luke 13 4 Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them, do you think that they were worse sinners than all other men who dwelt in Jerusalem? 5 I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish." As Jesus said here, this does not mean that they were worse sinners than others. But repentance does avert these kinds of disasters: Jer 18 7The instant I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, to pull down, and to destroy it, 8if that nation against whom I have spoken turns from its evil, I will relent of the disaster that I thought to bring upon it. 9And the instant I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it, 10if it does evil in My sight so that it does not obey My voice, then I will relent concerning the good with which I said I would benefit it. Paster Glenn |
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390 | Sorry | Rom 8:28 | Pastor Glenn | 141076 | ||
Hello ngkh, "We will never know if those dead Christians are what 1John 2:3 said they are, will we? " Only God knows our hearts even better than we do. He deals with us based on what is really there: Jer 17 9 "The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it? 10 I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give every man according to his ways, According to the fruit of his doings. Hebrews 4 12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. "... Even your new post mentioned repentence, disobedience, evil." We should always be willing to humble ourselves and pray and seek God's face and turn from our wicked ways. When we are too proud, we deceive ourselves and do not listen to God's warning. 1 Cor 6 9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals,[a] nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. No, we do not know peoples hearts, whether they are good or evil. So we cannot judge. Bad things happen to good people too, but it works out for their good. 1 Pet 3 16 having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed. 17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us[a] to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, 1 Pet 4 12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Amos 3 6 If a trumpet is blown in a city, will not the people be afraid? If there is calamity in a city, will not the LORD have done it? 7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets. Pastor Glenn |
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391 | Sorry | Rom 8:28 | Pastor Glenn | 141107 | ||
Hello ngkh, Actually, God understands your feelings: Jer 9 24 But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the LORD, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight," says the LORD. It is so good to know that God delights in exercising lovingkindness, judgement, and righteousness in the earth. God's lovingkindness for us is far greater than our parents' (John 3:16). Since He does not have to answer to anyone and He is all powerful, we wonder if He is overdoing it sometimes. But remember, He does not want to destroy anyone: Eze 33 11Say to them: "As I live,' says the Lord GOD, "I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn, turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?' Isaiah 55 6 Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. 8 "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," says the LORD. 9 "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. Heb 4 14 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. I hope this helps, Pastor Glenn |
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392 | Aren't we in the age of GRACE? | Rom 8:28 | Pastor Glenn | 141195 | ||
Hello ngkh, "For e.g. the following was my experience. Before I came to the Lord, at times when I was presented the bill after a meal, I noticed that the restaurant had left some items out. Did I call the waiter to inform him of the error. I am ashamed to admit that I quickly paid the bill and thought how lucky I was. However, same scenarios happened again now after being a christian. With no hesitation, I have always informed the waiter of the error and paid what ever is due. Was I afraid of the law? I don't think so. The law was never in my mind. I believe the holy spirit in me told me to do what is right." Excellent ngkh, you did not have to obey specific laws. The general law of love (from God) made you do the right thing. "By living in the age of grace, I believe it means that the holy spirit is in us now when we believe and by Jesus blood, even when I have sinned in the past, I've got a clean slate the moment I said my sinners prayer and by growing in Him, the holy spirit will dwell in me that I no longer have to think about the law for as Paul had said the law shall have no dominion over me." That is right. "Question is, do I truly believe that the holy sprit is in me? I believe it does. But then again, why am I at times questioned God when I believe that the spirit is in me? If I questioned God which means my faith level is only at this height, does it mean that the spirit I have is only in my head? I don't know. Perhaps Pastor Glen will be kind to help me out on this." Actually, I just read an excellent post by CDBJ that addresses this directly. Please type the numbers 141191 into your "Quick Search" box of your display window and click on the "Search" button to see his post. "As per my church's theme for this year. "Grow yourselves to grow others". I wondered on how on earth do I grow. After 18 months, I still have yet to read the bible from cover to cover and there are so much things I want to comprehend. " Sounds like a very good church. After only 18 months, you are growing just fine. Your brother in Christ, Pastor Glenn |
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393 | God selection for His protection | Rom 8:32 | Pastor Glenn | 91158 | ||
confusing, Welcome back to the forum. God protected Jesus for a time, but He came into the world for the purpose of dying for our sins. He was greater than Abel, because Christ was perfect, but God did not spare Him: Romans 8 28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? 33Who shall bring a charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. 34Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36As it is written: "For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter."[3] 37Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 38For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Also, we are pilgrims in this world. But death is not final: Hebrews 11:13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth: 1 corinthians 15 50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does corruption inherit incorruption. 51Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed-- 52in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 54So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory." 55"O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?" 56The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. 57But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor Glenn |
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394 | God selection for His protection | Rom 8:32 | Pastor Glenn | 91359 | ||
Confusing, You asked: "Are you saying that Cain has no choice but to kill abel because it was the plan of God? " No, Cain had a choice. God tried to council Cain to do what was right, but the sins of jealousy, selfishness, and self pride ruled his heart. "if the killing of abel is a purpose then it seems that cain was born just to kill abel because it is the purpose of God? " No, Cain had a choice. God does not create evil. Gen 4 6So the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen? 7If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it." "it is the nature of God to design someone life to kill? No. God sets life and death before us. He then tells us to choose life. But, many choose death instead. This is what happened with the "tree of life" and the "tree of the knowlede of good and evil" in the garden of Eden. Deuteronomy 30:15 "See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil, Deuteronomy 30:19 I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; Jeremiah 21:8 "Now you shall say to this people, "Thus says the LORD: "Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death. "About the saving of our sins through Jesus Christ, I think God did that because otherwise if there is no one save He will lose the battle against satan." God cannot lose, but we can. Accepting Jesus is our choice for life. Pastor Glenn |
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395 | God selection for His protection | Rom 8:32 | Pastor Glenn | 91496 | ||
Confusing, You said, "In your last note you quote the verse that everything happened in the purpose of God now you said that killing of abel is not a purpose or plan of God. I am now more confuse than my "name"" No, Cain killing Abel was not God's plan, but everything eventually is turned into good for those that are called according to His purpose. Abel is living now and forever. "So do you think eating of that fruit is not a plan of God, so whose plan is that? what really the plan of God for them?" God's plan was for them to live forever without death or pain. "if they plan of God for them is different why is not happened is He not powerful enough to make it happen? what kind of Almighty is that." Now Confusing, if you have children I think you already know the answer to your own question. God gives us our own share of the blame. God does a perfect job, but we do not. If you try to judge God, He will much more judge you. Even if you do not have children, you probably have infuence on someone. God does not create evil. God created Lucifer good. Lucifer turned bad in pride. Pastor Glenn |
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396 | God selection for His protection | Rom 8:32 | Pastor Glenn | 91668 | ||
Confusing, You said: "When he created human, again its fell it show that he is not a good creator as you can see because of that creation of him millions of people die in pain, too many people suffer because of his creation (satan) and god cannot do something to stop it." First of all it seems that you are not learning anything from studying the bible. If all you can see is God as the great big failure, then why continue here? Is there something new that you are trying to find out? There are plenty of others that do want to learn and do not keep saying the same things over and over about God's alledged failure. I rather study with those that are reasonable. By denying everything I say, you are a real disapointment. "Because he want many people to worship him he dont think of the pain and suffering that will cause of his failed creation." For those that do not repent, there is some "REAL" pain and suffering coming. Do you also blame the police and judges for murderers and robbers? Pastor Glenn |
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397 | Are you a true believer? | Rom 8:39 | Pastor Glenn | 68220 | ||
Romans 8 is the wrong chapter to consider this question. "Is there security of the believer?" is secondary to the question of "Are you a true believer?". So maybe the question should be: "Is there security of the TRUE believer?" There are many that SAY they believe, but do they believe "in their heart"? Romans 10 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Nowhere in the bible does it teach salvation for someone that is stuck in sin. If they truly love Jesus there will be evidence of a changed life. He said those that love Him will keep His comandments. Yes, King David slipped into sin, but when the temptation came again years later he showed his spiritual maturity: 1 Kings 1 1 Now King David was old, advanced in years; and they put covers on him, but he could not get warm. 2Therefore his servants said to him, "Let a young woman, a virgin, be sought for our lord the king, and let her stand before the king, and let her care for him; and let her lie in your bosom, that our lord the king may be warm." 3So they sought for a lovely young woman throughout all the territory of Israel, and found Abishag the Shunammite, and brought her to the king. 4The young woman was very lovely; and she cared for the king, and served him; but the king did not know her. Those that are stuck in sin should doubt their "true salvation" and repent. They do not need to hate themselves, but they should hate their sin. Then God can change them from the inside out. See Psalms 51. Pastor Glenn |
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398 | Are you a true believer? | Rom 8:39 | Pastor Glenn | 68233 | ||
Exactly, The question was incomplete. The question is usually incomplete when we sin also: "I have sinned, so did I just loose my salvation?" The first question should be: 1. Was I saved to begin with? 2. If yes, then was I walking in the spirit or in the flesh? 3. If I was walking in the flesh, then I am carnal. So how do I get a closer walk with the Lord? Have I been filled with the Spirit? We must be willing to do whatever it takes to get free from the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life: Matthew 5 Adultery in the Heart 27 "You have heard that it was said to those of old,[3] "You shall not commit adultery.'[4] 28But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. 30And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. Matthew 18:8"If your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life lame or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into the everlasting fire. 9And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire. |
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399 | Does God "pass-over" or does He "harden" | Rom 9:18 | Pastor Glenn | 138240 | ||
nwells, We must take all of scripture into consideration here. The vast majority is telling men of their own responsibility. If it was only a matter of God choosing who He wills, then 2/3rds of scripture would become meaningless. For instance, examine these scriptures for starters: Eze 18:25-32; 33:10-20, John 3:14-21, and Jer 31:29-30 Hope this helps, Pastor Glenn |
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400 | The question exists in Paul's Theology | Rom 9:18 | Pastor Glenn | 138296 | ||
Hello Nwells, I wanted to respond to your two questions: 1. “My question is one of our view of how God has mercy and how God hardens people. …Can a fallen man (meaning a sinner, before regeneration) do anything to please God? If he can - what can he do?” There is another question that must be answered first because your question implies that faith comes only AFTER regeneration. Is this what you believe? Heb 11 5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, "and was not found, because God had taken him"; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. If we believe as I do that faith comes first, then Heb 11:6 answers your question. If not then we cannot agree on this question. 2. “Second, you said: "God has no need for us to perish (eternal damnation in Hell)" If God did not want people to go to hell, would anyone go to hell?” Another scripture answers this: 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. Also: Eze 33 11 Say to them: "As I live,' says the Lord GOD, "I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn, turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?' Matthew 25:41 "Then He will also say to those on the left hand, "Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels: These scripture clearly answers your second question. God does NOT want people to go to hell, but many will. Remember also that Israel is God’s “Chosen” people, but all of them are not saved. Pastor Glenn |
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