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381 | Yes. Read my response. | Rom 3:23 | disciplerami | 75942 | ||
Yes. Read my response. | ||||||
382 | Contradictions | 2 Chr 29:6 | disciplerami | 75941 | ||
Sometimes you have to be knocked on the head twice to for something to sink in. Obviously, what is offered is an viable explanation. What people think are contradictions are usually answered with more study. Good day. |
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383 | disciplerami, where do you see "while"? | Heb 6:6 | disciplerami | 75940 | ||
Hey Search, You don't get it because your aren't trying. I know what a participle is and the word the word for crucify depicts the continuing action of crucifying Christ. WHILE a falling away (2nd aorist active participle) brother is recrucifying Christ, it is impossible to renew him to repentance. It's not hard to understand, Search. I cannot read other posts WHILE I am re-answering your nonsense post. :) Good day. |
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384 | disciplerami, reconcile with Rom 6:23 | Heb 6:6 | disciplerami | 75938 | ||
Reconcile Romans 6:23 and 1 John 5:16. Sin brings death, except the sin that is committed while one walks in the light: this sin is forgiven immediately. But the Christian must, once aware of his sin, have a repentant heart that confesses unto God--as David did in Psalm 51. By repentance and confession, you demonstrate to God that you don't take his gift lightly. Attitude counts for a lot. That's the primary difference between sin that is unto death and sin NOT unto death. |
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385 | disciplerami, forgiven instantly? | Heb 6:6 | disciplerami | 75937 | ||
Oops, posted in wrong place. Searcher, You aren't trying to understand. "If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not (leading) to death, he shall ask and God will for him give life to those who commit sin not (leading) to death. There is (a) sin (leading) to death..." The implication is that a christian brother can commit sin, either to death or not. If he is commiting the sin unto death, the one seeing it is not to pray for him (because God won't forgive): there is no point in praying for the unrepentant. Reconcile Romans 6:23 and 1 John 5:16. Sin brings death, except the sin that is committed while one walks in the light: this sin is forgiven immediately. But the Christian must, once aware of his sin, have a repentant heart that confesses unto God--as David did in Psalm 51. By repentance and confession, you demonstrate to God that you don't take his gift lightly. Attitude counts for a lot. That's the primary difference between sin that is unto death and sin NOT unto death. |
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386 | Have you read my previous Post? | Rom 3:23 | disciplerami | 75934 | ||
I expect you to read my answers. | ||||||
387 | Is everyone made righteous? Rom 5:18 | Rom 3:23 | disciplerami | 75933 | ||
I already responded that question. You are being a nuisance. Try showing some courtesy and read everything I've written before posting again. Good day. |
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388 | All have Sinned ( Men and Women) | Rom 3:23 | disciplerami | 75931 | ||
Matthew 25:41 - 'then He will say to those on His left, 'Depart from Me, accursed ones, into the eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels;' Calvin's Judgment Day, or Why I'm Not a Calvinist Calvins' God: You have been found guilty. My book of deeds shows quite clearly that you are depraved, immoral and a downright evil person. What have you to say? Calvins' Goats: I don't understand, this is the first time I've ever heard of you. Why have you not revealed yourself to me before now? Calvins' God: I have mercy upon whom I choose. I closed your eyes so they would not see and your ears so they would not hear. As a matter of fact, when you were born, you were already hostile—and I mean hostile—to Me. Calvins' Goat: So why are you finding me guilty? It doesn’t sound like I had a choice. Calvins' God: Who are you to challenge the Sovereignty of God with such a question, for My ways are above your ways. Calvins' Goat: But I'm trying to understand, I don't want to go to hell, but this is the first time I've heard of it. Calvins' God: Oh come now, didn't you see my elect one's down there with their Bible's in hand? Do not act innocent, you heard of Jesus didn't you? Calvins' Goat: Yes, I did see them, but it didn't make any sense. Everything they said was gibberish. It were foolishness to me. Why couldn’t I have been one of the elect? Calvins' God: I have my ways. I made sure everyone was warned of this day. The message they proclaimed for 2003 years was powerful—for those who spiritually discern it. Calvins' Goat: Oh, if only I had spent more time reading the Bible and more time with the Christians, things would be different. Calvins' God: It wouldn't have made any difference. All of the reading in the world, all of the trying, groping, hoping and crying in the world wouldn't have helped you: because you are a goat. You were the non-elected. I did not send my Spirit upon that you might be reborn. Calvins' Goat: But I am being sentenced to eternal fire for what I did against you? Calvins' God: That's right, but also for what Adam did. Let me explain this to you so you'll understand--because above all things I want to be understood—it was a genetic thing, like so many diseases, the first man’s sin was passed on to you…....to be continued. |
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389 | Is everyone made righteous? Rom 5:18 | Rom 3:23 | disciplerami | 75922 | ||
Let it be known that Search56 has been answered. The 5:18 passage says, "the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life." Earlier Paul said that "death spread to all men." How so? Can you explain to me MrSearch in what sense has the free gift come upon all men? Do you believe life spread to all men at the moment He finished His work at Calvery? You quite clearly press Adam's sin upon all men; though vs 12 says it happened when they individually sinnned--inasmuch as all sinned-- and vs 14 says it happened even though they didn't sin in the likeness of Adam's transgression. You believe this notion of genetic sin. So are you willing to suggest universal salvation? I don't think the Search would be willing to do that! HERE IS MY ANSWER: BECAUSE JESUS ACT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS ONLY RESULTS IN SALVATION FOR THOSE WHO FOLLOW HIM; IT FOLLOWS THAT CONDEMNATION ONLY COMES ON THOSE WHO FOLLOW ADAM IN SIN. "let no one say when he is tempted, 'I am being tempted by God'; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He himself does not tempt anyone. But each one is tempted whenhe is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death." -Jas.1:13-15 "Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren, Every good thing bestowed and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation, or shifting shadow." I wonder if you will understand the import of this text in light of our discussion in Romans? When does 'sin bring forth death?' You quite clearly have to blame Adam and God who allows all men to be branded with one man's unrighteous deed. Every one of those men have an excuse for their depravity, Adam made me do it. You will protest but you must blame your depravity on God, when you ought to look in the mirror. If a man is lost, if a man is tempted, if a man sinning, he cannot blame Adam and He cannot blame God. There are two primary ways of interpreting this issue, your way and mine. Mine is better because it doesn't make God an unrighteous judge. Calvin's depravity and election and perseverance places a man in a box with no choice, no free will. If he goes to hell, it's not his fault (in your view). If he goes to heaven, not his fault, but praise be to God for his Sovereign ways [I am not mocking God, I'm mocking the false way He is represented.] Keep trying Search Good day. |
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390 | Is everyone made righteous? Rom 5:18 | Rom 3:23 | disciplerami | 75912 | ||
Did you read the passage in light of my explanation? Oh, I had an answer, but it is invisible with the filter over your eyes :) So please go back and try again, ok. Good day. |
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391 | Have you read my previous Post? | Rom 3:23 | disciplerami | 75911 | ||
Have you read my previous Post? | ||||||
392 | All have Sinned ( Men and Women) | Rom 3:23 | disciplerami | 75895 | ||
Greetings, You keep quoting the verse, but you misunderstand it. "For if by one man's offense death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one Jesus Christ. Therefore as by the offense of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life". One man's sin only introduced the sin, Just as one man's righteousness (Jesus) introduced righteousness. Man is only saved through Jesus by following Him. Man is only lost in Adam by following him. Neither sin from the one nor life from the other are automatic, man must act by his free will. Unless you are willing to say that all men were saved at the moment of Jesus death, then you cannot press the analogy of Adam any further. If I followed Adam, and I did, then in Adam I die. If I followed Christ, and I did, then his righteousness is mine. There is no question that God uses legal terms to depict judgment and righteousness and sin. He is the lawgiver, and we are found guilty when we transgress it. The reckoning of God is a calling to account. Hopefully we shall not be found wanting on that final day. But the way you use 'legally' is not Biblical because it suggests that God's nature would allow one man's unrighteousness to be put to another man's account. That is not legal on earth and it is not legal in heaven. God is fair. The only sin you have to worry about is your own. Thanks for the response. Good day. |
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393 | Is sin inherited from father and mother? | Rom 5:12 | disciplerami | 75863 | ||
Hi Joe, That God is not partial, biased, or prejudiced has to do with His nature. He will judge all men according to the same standard. He does not judge some men more harshly than others. He is fair and just. That is the idea. This fairness will translate into some being saved and most being lost. It also means that God does not give a free pass to some and others get overlooked. The offer to drink of the living water is to whosoever will. And God means it. He's not playing a game, it's not semantics, it's not a hat trick. Every individual can potentially go to heaven through faith in the atoning blood of Christ. God offers it and man must take hold of it. God's grace reaches down and man's faith takes it. As many as received...He gave the right to become children of God. Have a good dan! |
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394 | Can a toddler go to heaven? | Rom 3:23 | disciplerami | 75857 | ||
Dear Sniper, The kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these, It is we adults who need to become like them. Children are innocent, pure as Adam before the first sin. And they remain that way until they reach the age when they should know right and wrong and choose the wrong. Some on this forum will tell you that Adam's seed was tainted, literally, and a sin nature was transmitted to each generation. They who say this have a problem though. Jesus was of the seed of Adam and Abraham. They invent an argument that the male seed is the only way the sinful trait is passed on, hence Jesus was spared since Joseph wasn't His biological father. But God says Jesus is of the seed of Abraham and fanciful notions can't take that away. Jesus was flesh. If sin was transmitted at conception, Jesus would have been depraved. Good day. |
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395 | All have Sinned ( Men and Women) | Rom 3:23 | disciplerami | 75847 | ||
Words have meaning. "Legally they were condemned." I challenge this statement. What you propose is illegal. God does not do illegal things. God is the author of everything good and He is a righteous judge. No one should say that God condemns one man for the sins of another. That is not the message of the Bible. "Wages of sin is death" This is a different matter. Paul is saying the wages of my sin is death, what I earn for my sin against God is spiritual death. But what I get through faith in Jesus Christ is forgiveness, the free gift. Have a good day. |
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396 | Is sin inherited from father and mother? | Rom 5:12 | disciplerami | 75846 | ||
Yes, I agree with this. God calls all men unto Himself through the Gospel. In fact, 2 Thessalonians 2:14 says that we are 'called' THROUGH the Gospel. If God calls only a few, then He is a respector of persons. I don't even want to suggest such a thing. God's call is indiscrimniate, his 'drawing' is to all. The Gospel is God's power to saved (Romans 1:16). Ah, the foolishness of the message preached! To those who believe, salvation! |
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397 | Is sin inherited from father and mother? | Rom 5:12 | disciplerami | 75845 | ||
Dear John, A lot of people like me have a deep faith in the atonement that comes through Christ and we show it through our faithful obedience. There is nothing inherent in the word 'obedience' to suggest 'works salvation.' I don't have to believe in Calvin's tenets to know that salvation is a gift. But there are too many admonition/commands in the Bible for me to sit and tell anyone that God does it all. God did His part at Calvary. The blood that was shed there is powerful and abundant to take away the sins of every individual on earth. But God, no respector of persons, has not gone so far as to wipe out everyone's sins. He only does that for people who have faith. Agreeing on this point, we have a choice to make: does God give saving faith to an elect few, or is the Gospel truth sufficient enough to counter the false messages in the world so that the honest hearer repent and turn to God? I choose the latter. It makes the most sense. When I criticize, I do not criticize God. For example, I don't criticize God for promising that the majority of people are hell bound. I don't criticize God for allowing pain in the world. I don't criticize God for entrusting the soul saving message to mortal men. I know that God is wise enough to choose the best method. My criticism is of a doctrine that ignores so much of Scripture. I have had the pleasure of converting two men to Christ: two men who were raised since childhood in the Calvinists tradition. Their dads were preachers of that persuasion, and all of their schooling up to and into college was at religious schools. They told me of the private wrestlings they and their college classmates had over so many passages of Scripture that contradict 'total depravity' and 'perseverance of the saints.' The professors reminded them not to worry, those were the mysteries of the Bible you aren't to challenge. To wrestle and try to reconcile the Scripture was tantamount to challenging the Sovereignty of God. Anathema. I'm sure I still have things to learn about Calvinism, but believe me, I've studied it. It took time, but we studied and they saw that they could reconcile Scripture and the 'mysteries' cleared up. I believe every tenet of Calvinism is 180 degrees out of kilter. But I still, wholeheartedly believe that I'm unworthy and undeserving of the salvation I have. I have it, but I did not earn it. Rejecting Calvinism doesn't equate with 'works salvation.' All of my works are as filthy rags, but that doesn't mean they don't please God. God wants us to engage in good deeds and let our light shine before men in such a way that they might see them and glorify God in heaven. When I study with someone, I start with the message of Jesus Christ and what He did for mankind. I then establish that salvation is available to all who call on the Lord. I reinforce that salvation is BY Grace (God's unmerited favor, His gift) and THROUGH Faith (man's obedient response, man's turn from sin). I am not a Calvinist, I'm not a Pelagianist, I'm nothing but a Christian. I have an AGAPE love for God and man, I HOPE in what I do not see and trust that God will bring Me home some day, I walk by FAITH, not by sight. A Calvinist tries to diminish the testimony of those who believe in necessity of the "obedience of faith" by casting such activity as "acting saved", without actually being saved [believe me, I've seen those sentiments on this forum]. A man's faith is visible in the way he walks and talks. I do not call into question his faith because he chooses to fight the good fight and strive against sin. I do not call into question his salvation if he declares that he chooses to love, he chooses to have faith in the unseen, he chooses to do the works that Jesus taught. Jesus said, 'go and do likewise.' Those words are powerful, in and of themselves. They are not cold, dead, and lifeless waiting for the Holy Spirit to enter the individual and give them meaning. God's word is powerful, living and active. When you read (Ephesians 3), you can have insight into the mysteries. Every man who seeks first His kingdom and His righteousness can read the Bible and it will make him wise unto salvation. It is the word of God, the imperishable seed, by which a man is born again. The faithful man of God is to 'preach and teach these principles.' He is to admonish, reprove, exhort, etc and the words, being truth, will cut to the quick and convert. The Word of God doesn't need the Holy Spirit to come in to the individual to give them power. The Word is the Sword of the Holy Spirit. I've said enough. I mean no disrespect to you, but I cannot agree with Calvin. Good day. |
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398 | Contradictions | 2 Chr 29:6 | disciplerami | 75842 | ||
Jamieson, Fausset, Brown says the following: "8. Jehoiachin--that is, "God-appointed," contracted into Jeconiah and Coniah (Jeremiah 22:24). eighteen years old when he began to reign--At the age of eight his father (Jehoiakim)took him into partnership in the government (2 Chronicles 36:9). He began to reign alone at eighteen." |
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399 | Eight or Eighteen when Jehoiachin reign | 2 Chr 29:6 | disciplerami | 75840 | ||
Jamieson, Fausset, Brown says the following: "8. Jehoiachin--that is, "God-appointed," contracted into Jeconiah and Coniah (Jeremiah 22:24). eighteen years old when he began to reign--At the age of eight his father (Jehoiakim)took him into partnership in the government (2 Chronicles 36:9). He began to reign alone at eighteen." |
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400 | disciplerami, reconcile with Rom 6:23 | Heb 6:6 | disciplerami | 75838 | ||
Searcher, You aren't trying to understand. "If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not (leading) to death, he shall ask and God will for him give life to those who commit sin not (leading) to death. There is (a) sin (leading) to death..." The implication is that a christian brother can commit sin, either to death or not. If he is commiting the sin unto death, the one seeing it is not to pray for him (because God won't forgive): there is no point in praying for the unrepentant. Reconcile Romans 6:23 and 1 John 5:16. Sin brings death, except the sin that is committed while one walks in the light: this sin is forgiven immediately. But the Christian must, once aware of his sin, have a repentant heart that confesses unto God--as David did in Psalm 51. By repentance and confession, you demonstrate to God that you don't take his gift lightly. Attitude counts for a lot. That's the primary difference between sin that is unto death and sin NOT unto death. |
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