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81 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172368 | ||
Mark 7:7 'BUT IN VAIN DO THEY WORSHIP ME, TEACHING AS DOCTRINES THE PRECEPTS OF MEN.' Dear Brother Mark, I understand why you have leaped over what I said, and came to a conclusion that had nothing to do with my remarks. A cherished tradition has been challenged and your immediate impulse is to challenge it's detractors. That being said, please address the points themselves. Is inviting Christ into one's heart Biblically sound advice or not? If you say it is sound, please provide it's sciptural foundation. I posted this article because, like you, I desire to see those who love darkness, come to love the light. The question is: How do we know that what we are preaching is the same gospel which Paul preached? The answer lies within the pages of God's Holy Bible. Titus 1:9 holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict. John |
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82 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172431 | ||
Hi Mark, You wrote..."I perceived you asked a question to which you have a strong opinion of the answer, which a lot of us have wrong, and though you've asked, you actually wish to correct us..." Mark, how would I know that to be true prior to asking? And even if I had suspected a number of folk would disagree, what would be wrong with discussing our differences? ..."A cherished tradition"?? Cherished by whom?"... Cherished by those who include inviting Christ to save them. Probably the vast majority of denominations in America! With all due respect Mark, our theology MUST stand the test of Scripture. Scripture informs our theology and not visa-versa. All that is neccesary is for us to keep an open mind to the influence and illumination of the Spirit. I was indeed heartened to learn..." If you had asked me, I would tell you that I am acting in the interest of finding the heart of this matter." My agenda is plain and simple...it is to gloriy God and Him alone. I happen to think that "inviting Christ to come into one's heart" leads sinners to a flawed view of salvation. It seems a small thing, but it is the little foxes that kill the vine. Their is adifference between what carnal me desire and what spiritual men desire. Those who have been born again desire the riches that accompany a relationship with Christ. Those who dead in their sins desire what Trump's billions can bring them. The Gospel demands that men turn from the world; that they repent and take up their crasses and follow the Saviour. Only those who have seen the poverty of their own souls and realize that they truly deserve eternal damnation, will turn from their wicked ways and FLEE to Christ and implore Him to save them! John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, They recieve Christ because their blind eyes and deaf ears had been healed through the ministry of the Spirit. John 3:2,3 this man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him." Jesus answered and said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God." John |
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83 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172436 | ||
Hi Justme, Paul said that he became all things to all people, and that he did so for the sake of the gospel. I suppose if I were speaking to a child I would have to present the gospel in a way that particlar child might understand it. I'd have to tell them about sin and that God hates sin; about Heaven and Hell, how we all sin and how Jesus provided us forgiveness. I would ask them if they believed what I had told them. If they truly believed the gospel, I would tell them that they had just recieved the greatest gift that ever was! I would then pray with them a prayer of thanksgiving, and seek means by which they should be nourished and grow in wisdom and truth. I would not want them to get the idea that their salvation was based on anything that they had done, but that even their faith was a miraculous gift from God. Great question Pastor! John |
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84 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172479 | ||
Dear Tim, to my knowledge, there is not a particular verse that states directly that regeneraation occurs prior to or subseuent to belief. However, their is a body of text upon which we may deduce that regeneration is the Spirit's ministry which He performs according to the will of the Father. Regeneration by J.I. Packer Regeneration is the spiritual change wrought in the heart of man by the Holy Spirit in which his/her inherently sinful nature is changed so that he/she can respond to God in Faith, and live in accordance with His Will (Matt. 19:28; John 3:3,5,7; Titus 3:5). It is an inner re-creating of fallen human nature by the gracious sovereign action of the Holy Spirit (John 3:5-8). This change is ascribed to the Holy Spirit. It originates not with man but with God (John 1:12, 13; 1 John 2:29; 5:1, 4). It extends to the whole nature of man, altering his governing disposition, illuminating his mind, freeing his will, and renewing his nature. What had always puzzled me is how it is that one person becomes cognizant of his fallen nature but another (such as the Pharisee) remains in the dark. Scripture teaches us that prior to regeneration, all men are dead in trespasses ans sin (Eph 2:1); that they are carnal creatures Rom 8:7 Because the carnal mind [is] enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. Therefore, an outside agency (by necessity) must be involved! Yet the majority of evangelicals in America believe that the sinner is not "so" dead that he cannot save himself through an act of his own will cooperating with God's will. That God does His work, but until the sinner approves the proposition by believing, God's plan for him/her is suspended. The alternative to self-help salvation is the Soverign election and calling of God. But this is anathema to many professing christians. To them it seems unfair. The reason I can be so bold to say what I have said is because I have been told by them why they reject the alternative. I also know it from personal experience, having had the same feelings myself at one time. John |
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85 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172499 | ||
Hi Mark, Joh 1:12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, Now..if we read this verse in isolation, we logically may conclude that regeneration occurs upon the faith of the unregenerate hearer of the gospel message. But, when we compare it with other verses, questions arise. Faith by deinition is a spiritual gift. We are not born with it. Like all good gifts it comes from above. James 1:17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. Is there any evidence in the bible that wouldlead us tp presume that the carnal (ie natural; fleshy) man possesess this gift? No! All evidence is to the contrary. Dead in trespasses and sin; mind is enmity to things of God; unable to recieve or believe spiritual things...etc. I'm on a lunch break, but will look for your reply. God Bless, John |
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86 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172500 | ||
monergism.com Enjoy! John |
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87 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172501 | ||
monergism.com Enjoy! John |
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88 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172504 | ||
No Mark, that is far removed from any thinking of mine. The only requirement is that your name has been written down before the foundation of the world. I know how badly that grates on the ears of man. It grated on mine as well. But in seeking to refute it, I was convinced that it wwas ineed God's truth. The unregenerate has no desire for Christ. However we are required to preach to all men, for we don't know who is elect, or who is reprobate. God alone knows. God has not only ordained the means, but also the ends. When a person who is elect hears the gospel he most naturaly will agree with God on allthings concerning salvation. He would have sensed his hopeless and helpless condition; believe that Jesus the Son of God was his only hope of escaping God's wrath and gaining eternal life. Being a new born babe , his understanding maybe elementary, but God provides what ever is lacking. back to work I go, John |
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89 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172511 | ||
Hi Tim, James 1:17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. I classify faith as a "good thing", and I know that you would as well. The question remaining is whether or not the unregenerate man has an inate spritual gift as a natural birthright. I think not! We lost all spirituality when Adam fell. John |
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90 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172515 | ||
Dear Mark you asked..." does Scripture tell us that only the regenerate can be given faith?..." Without faith it is impossible to please God. Therfore, all born again believers have this gift of faith. ..."Were Old Testament Saints "born-again"? Did the Holy Spirit indwell, and create a new creation, in the saints during the Old Testament times?..." Absolutely YES! All true Isrealites are heirs to the promise and Abraham is the father of them all. John Why would you answer "no"? |
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91 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172516 | ||
I never expect anyone to adopt my theology, therfore I am not surprised at your conclusion. God Bless Mark, John |
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92 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172520 | ||
Mark I've told you where faith comes from...from God! It is He who has chosen His people and has written their names in the book of life long before anthing was created. Without grace there is no Faith, therfore, no regeneration. If someone gave you a car but no key, you could'nt even get in, nevermind get anywhere ! (:-) Unlike a car and it's key, Grace and Faith are inseperable John |
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93 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172523 | ||
Exodus 32 32 But now, if you will forgive their sin--but if not, please blot me out of your book that you have written." 33 But the LORD said to Moses, "Whoever has sinned against me, I will blot out of my book. ..."The plain meaning of this text, to me, it that God has written of book of people, apparently their names, and some of them will be blotted out from that book, specifically, those that sin..." Mark, (no need to reply)Do you believe that your name is in that book? And have you sinned against God? I know I have. Does that mean I am doomed to destruction and eternal torment? No, because I died on the cross with Jesus Christ, and it is no longer i that live , but it is Christ who lives in me....Halleluia!!! Those who are in Christ will conquer for He has made us more than conqurerers! John |
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94 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172543 | ||
Hi Mark, I think Doc has directed you to romans 4 regarding Abraham. You also asked..."Where in the Bible do you find the first "born from above" experience happening?...". Gen 4:4 Abel, on his part also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of their fat portions. And the LORD had regard for Abel and for his offering; Abel - (Heb. Hebhel), a breath, or vanity, the second son of Adam and Eve. He was put to death by his brother Cain (Gen. 4:1-16). Guided by the instruction of their father, the two brothers were trained in the duty of worshipping God. "And in process of time" (marg. "at the end of days", i.e., on the Sabbath) each of them offered up to God of the first-fruits of his labours. Cain, as a husbandman, offered the fruits of the field; Abel, as a shepherd, of the firstlings of his flock. "The Lord had respect unto Abel and his offering; but unto Cain and his offering he had not respect" (Gen. 4:3-5). On this account Cain was angry with his brother, and formed the design of putting him to death; a design which he at length found an opportunity of carrying into effect (Gen. 4:8,9. Comp. 1 John 3:12). There are several references to Abel in the New Testament. Our Saviour speaks of him as "righteous" (Matt. 23:35). "The blood of sprinkling" is said to speak "better things than that of Abel" (Heb. 12:24); i.e., the blood of Jesus is the reality of which the blood of the offering made by Abel was only the type. The comparison here is between the sacrifice offered by Christ and that offered by Abel, and not between the blood of Christ calling for mercy and the blood of the murdered Abel calling for vengeance, as has sometimes been supposed. It is also said (Heb. 11:4) that "Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain." This sacrifice was made "by faith;" this faith rested in God, not only as the Creator and the God of providence, but especially in God as the great Redeemer, whose sacrifice was typified by the sacrifices which, no doubt by the divine institution, were offered from the days of Adam downward. On account of that "faith" which looked forward to the great atoning sacrifice, Abel's offering was accepted of God. Cain's offering had no such reference, and therefore was rejected. Abel was the first martyr, as he was the first of our race to die. Easton's Bible Dictionary). John |
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95 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172596 | ||
Hi Mark, You had written": "This seems to speak a clear doctrine, that God wrote a book of all who would live, and as they sin, they draw their wage of death, and God blots them from His book. The verses which cause me to doubt your view are: Rev 13:8 All who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who has been slain. and... Rev 17:8 "The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss and go to destruction. And those who dwell on the earth, whose name has not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, will wonder when they see the beast, that he was and is not and will come. " everyone whose name has not been written". Obviously, the Book of Life does not include everyone whom God has granted physical life! Rather it includes only God's elect. His people whom Jesus came to save from their sins. ( Matt 1:21). |
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96 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172601 | ||
Hi mark, I'm at work so forgive the brevity of my replys. Don't worry about posting me...I'm the only one who I can get in trouble with...I'm self employed:-) Consider...Psa 4:3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him Does this not indicate that God's people had a spiritual status that was not held by the pagan (ungodly) peoples of the earth? Got to run.. John John |
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97 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172623 | ||
Mark, You asked..."But what about Ezekiel 18, where the people's spiritual status was gained or lost based on their adherence to the Law? This was the fundamental weakness of the Old Covenant, while the New Covenant brought spiritual creation that could not die..." The only thing that the Law accomplished (besides instruction on what God expected from His people) was condemnation. No man (except Jesus)ever kept God's Law. The institution of animal sacrifce etc. was God's grace which He provided for His own people. No person has ever attained righteous status apart from grace and faith. John |
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98 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172647 | ||
Hi Mark, should not written be translated. Having no education greek, I would be a fool to question a great greek scholar :-) Is it your contention that "not written in the book of life" is wrongly translated? If so, the majority of our translators are wrong as well. It would be helpful if you would show how Robertson would amend the 2 verses in question. John |
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99 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172659 | ||
Hi Mark, Ater further study, I have concluded that the verses in question may be interpreted both ways. The problem I have with long threads is that, mostof the time the original question is gets lost among the trees. Now the topic (at least as far as amnd me are concerned, is "Whose names are written in the Book Of Life?" John |
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100 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172739 | ||
Beautiful Doc...absolutely beautiful! John |
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