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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: jg8ball Ordered by Verse |
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141 | What abt Rom 8 and 1 Jn 2? | Hebrews | jg8ball | 1228 | ||
Ok, maybe "really easy" was not the best possible words to use. I was thinking about the exodus from Egypt when it appeared really easy for the Hebrews to forget what God had done for them. The really easy kind of stuck in my mind. If it would make you happy, then I'll change it to "possible". I've already stated my views on the other verses and won't bother you with them again - unless of course you'd again like to see that there is another possible (really easy) interpretation. Also, (and I'm not calling YOU a Calvinist but am using the term to define a group of people that lean more to the general Calvin beliefs) there was another thread which stated that Calvinists believe that children are lost as opposed to the Arminian belief that children are saved. Do you know if this is true? And is this also your belief? |
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142 | What is Escaping Corruption of World? | Hebrews | jg8ball | 1612 | ||
I assume then that you do not believe once saved, always saved. | ||||||
143 | Do those in heaven know what's happening | Heb 12:1 | jg8ball | 672 | ||
I don't think that this was meant to be interpreted that way and since there are no other passages that mention that we are watched from Heaven (at least none that I am aware of), I would tend to interpret it more as way to mention all the great and faithfull people mentioned in the previous chapter. Although I don't think this verse talks about it, I am posting a question about a similar topic in reference to a tv show called "Crossing Over". |
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144 | Dwell with your wife with understanding? | 1 Pet 3:7 | jg8ball | 678 | ||
In my opinion, Peter is just telling the husband and wife to live a loving and faithful life. Specifically, he's telling the husband that the wife (keep in mind the time period this was written and how women were generally treated) is not as versed in the ways of the world and of God (at least publically), and she is not able to "bring home the bacon" like the husband is, but the husband should be understanding and realize that she is equal to the husband when it comes to the grace of life. | ||||||
145 | Eternal Security and 2 Peter 2:20 ??? | 2 Peter | jg8ball | 1041 | ||
Since you brought up the topic of Eternal Security, could you please interpret how 2 Peter 2:20 suggests Eternal Security? (2 Pet 2:20 If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning.) To me, this is clearly saying that a believer can lose his salvation. Also, I can't speak for everyone, but everyone that I know that believes that it is possible to lose your salvation also believes FIRMLY that you are saved by faith alone and NOT by any works. I'm not sure where you got the idea that you cannot lose your salvation because you are saved by faith alone. Those are two completely different thoughts. Since the above verse says that a believer can fall away and since Jesus says that no one can steal your salvation away from you, then the only way that I can see of losing your salvation would be for a believer to (for some strange reason) renounce Jesus and turn back to the ways of the world. And since a believer can fall away then that kind of blows the election doctrine as you believe it. As far as the 250 times you quote that "elect" type words appear, Are you kidding? Did you actually look them up. (it's really easy to do using this site - try it) I personally think you just read a post from another user and took for granted that it must be gospel - probably the same way you came to believe in the Doctrine of Election. Of those 250 times, you will actually only find a few that can be used to support the doctrine (until you read it in context). As far as "Free Will" goes, this is a term used to describe all the examples throughout the bible just as Trinity is a word you won't find in the bible but is a word we use to describe the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit being separate and the same. Yes, God has his Elect. They are called believers and ANYONE and EVERYONE can become one if they choose to accept Christ. How about Romans 10:9-11? That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame." Please re-read that last sentence a few times. How can you honestly, (logically and spiritually) not believe that ANYONE and EVERYONE has been given the opportunity to be saved? |
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146 | Eternal Security and 2 Peter 2:20 ??? | 2 Peter | jg8ball | 1077 | ||
Thank you! I agree with everything you said. My concern is with people that believe that God pre-chose certain people to be saved. In other words, they believe that there are certain people that are unable to be saved. This is what an elder at the church I attend is telling me. He calls himself Calvinistic and believes firmly in the Doctrine of Election. There are just too many verses that talk otherwise. I also get frustrated when people say things like "since there are 255 times the elect, election, chose, chosen and choose appear then that proves the doctrine. What they fail to do is look up the words, read them in context, and see that they (or at least the majority of them) have nothing to do with Election. What I'm starting to see though is that there appears to be different levels of belief in Election. Those that believe ALL can be saved and those that believe SOME can be saved. I believe ALL can be saved - through FAITH ALONE. I'm not sure why JVH0212 keeps implying that I believe it's also by works. God offered me salvation through Jesus and I elected to accept it. |
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147 | Eternal Security and 2 Peter 2:20 ??? | 2 Peter | jg8ball | 1078 | ||
Talk about close minded persons. Yes, verse 1 (and this chapter) talks about false teachers. But, I didn't ask about verse 1, I asked about Verse 20. Since you seem not to want to read that far, I'll break it down in easy to understand terminology for you. 2 Peter 2:20 "If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ..." How does one escape the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord? It doesn't matter who you are. If you escape it, then you are saved. PERIOD. (unless of course you believe there is some sort of "in between" state.) "...and are again entangled in it and overcome" "And again entangled" implies that the person has reverted back to the old sinfull ways "...and overcome..." would imply that the person has lost Jesus. "...they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning." This proves that they are no longer saved because if so, then how could they be worse in the end? Basically, it's telling you that you'd be better off having not been saved at all. Because those that are saved and renounce that salvation to turn back to the ways of the world and spread lies will not be in a good mood at judgement day. By the way, did you get a chance to look up those 250 times the words appear in the bible? Do you still want to use that number? I'm not sure why your eyes have been closed but I pray that someone will be able to open them. |
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148 | Eternal Security and 2 Peter 2:20 ??? | 2 Peter | jg8ball | 1085 | ||
I'm not denying that it's talking about false teachers. I'm saying that verse 20 is saying very clearly that it's possible to lose one's salvation. Couldn't it be that the people that were saved and given up the salvation are the false teachers mentioned above. Who would be a better false teacher? One that knew nothing of the Bible or one that knew about it, new the love of Jesus, but later rejected it for the pleasures of the world and began twisting the doctrines with little half-truths to sway people away? PLEASE READ THE WHOLE CHAPTER (or better yet, the whole bible) Don't throw out verses because they don't fit with what you want to believe!!! And as I've repeatedly said, I don't deny the number if instances the words appear. I deny your use of the words to make your point. Take each of those words in context and most have nothing to do with the doctrine of election. And again, the word Trinity does not occur in the bible at all. Does this mean it doesn't exist? NO!! When you respond to a posting, please take your time and read it and try to understand, answer, and address all that was written. |
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149 | ...by His grace, right? | 2 Peter | jg8ball | 1119 | ||
Who's other grace is there? Thanks. | ||||||
150 | Have you ever looked at Urantia Book? | Rev 19:4 | jg8ball | 913 | ||
I'm sorry, but I think I missed something somewhere. You said earlier "According to reports, the book was produced by more than 400 experts who were told to prepare questions for God regarding the need for additional knowledge and understanding in their fields of expertise. These questions were submitted. The answers came from 'out there.'" and now you feel that it is the scroll that Daniel was to seal until the times of the end?. Don't you think it's more likely that the group of 400 people concocted their own religion? I also assume that you must believe that we are in the times of the end and have been ever since the book went on sale. You also mentioned that you watched a man read the book and go insane. Did you sit and watch him read the entire 2000 pages? and Did he go insane gradually as he read or did it happen as soon as he finished the book? Sorry, I'll stick to the Bible. Matthew 7:15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves." |
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