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761 | Why was there a need for simon | Luke 23:26 | jlhetrick | 240086 | ||
No, I wasn't saying that. I was asking a question in response to your question. I wanted to know what Scriptural reference you could point to that said Jesus needed help carrying the cross. It's seems as though you were assuming that because the soldiers forced Simon to carry the cross that Christ was unable to do so Himself and "needed" someone to do it for him. It's a fair assumption and one many have made but we are just not told. I have wondered if maybe God's plan was to use that somehow in Simon's life (but we're not told) or if maybe he was speaking to the heart of a particular soldier who looked upon Christ with mercy not yet knowing that he would in a little while confess that Christ was in fact the son of God. But we can't know it for sure. |
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762 | Judas | Luke 23:43 | jlhetrick | 172166 | ||
kalos, Great posts; and great example of Bible study. It's interesting how most of the questions can be simply made to go away if we take the time to do a little work. Once, when teaching through the book of Romans at church, the issue came up regarding eternal security. Inevitably, Hebrews 6:4-6 was brought up; boldly I might add, and by an Elder that faithfully attended my class. Now,I had always believed that Judas was never saved but he had still: "Been enlightened" having seen the works of God in Jesus Himself; “tasted the goodness of the word of God" in the hearing of Jesus himself; and "shared in the Holy Spirit" as one sent by the Lord in Matthew 10:1 Interestingly enough, the passage in Hebrews and my belief regarding Judas was the very next thing in my notes. So it seemed to flow, the discussion right along with my notes. You ever had that experience, when your teaching or sharing and BOOM!, it just seems that your gently pulled back a step and the Lord takes over. It's like you can here yourself speak outside yourself. Anyway, it was flowing along and then he got me, the elder, he likes to get you like that. "How do you know Judas wasn't saved and how do you know Judas didn't die and go to heaven". I didn't have an answer. Have you ever had that happen. Believe you have a strong scriptural agrument only to have a question that you can't answer bring doubt? Well thank God for that Elder. I had all the motivation I needed to do the work to resolve this question. The next Sunday I shared the information with the Elder who had gone home and done the work himself coming up with the same conclusion. 1 Peter 3:15 (NIV) 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. Again, thanks for the bible study, Jeff |
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763 | Judas | Luke 23:43 | jlhetrick | 172200 | ||
Hi Kalos, Very good sir. This is exactly my experience. I have a biological brother who participates on the forum (he pointed me to it). He and I were talking and have agreed on as much as you have said here. I count my time (just over a year now) on the forum as one of the most significant blessings I have received. (SHOUT OUT TO LOCKMAN!) In the beginning, I was often offended by the way members responded to others (as some of my posts will testify too). I still see inappropriate responses from time to time (and probably have made some); but overall, what I see, is a holding to accountability that seems to be missing in the churches I have experienced. I am currently struggling with a certain doctrine right now, based on the way it has been presented here on the forum. I will not mention it because it has been discussed at length on the forum and I am doing a private study to help me understand. The point is not to establish that I am right, but to be established in what is right and true. I work toward that goal daily. Thanks for the contributions that you have made to that. God bless, Jeff |
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764 | once sasved always saved? | Luke 23:43 | jlhetrick | 238187 | ||
Hi and welcome to the Forum. This is a much debated question/topic and you will likely get both the answer yes and no from many hear and anywhere else you pose the question. It has been debated for longer than you and I have been alive and will continue to be a debate between Christians until the truth is revealed in Glory. You might try various searches in the Search boxes to the right and see what you come up with. Better than that though, would be to begin a serious study of Scripture for yourself and see what is revealed to you. With that said, I would point you to Romans 8:26 and keep reading through the end of the chapter and work out from there. Paul wrote of our victory in Christ Jesus and it certainly appears to me that he, Paul did not believe the finished work of Christ could be undone by anything at all. Hope this gives you a good start. |
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765 | was Jesus "the Word"? | John 1:1 | jlhetrick | 165069 | ||
Hello Daryll, Yes, Jesus was and is the Word. I'm assuming you are feferring to John 1:1 John 1:1-5 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God . 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. NIV "Through Him all things were made.." Col 1:15-16 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. NIV "In him was life, and that life was the light of men." John 14:6 6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life . NIV Hope this helps |
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766 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | jlhetrick | 167032 | ||
Hello ebrain, I'm curious about the statement you made. you wrote: "In our Lord's day the unforgivable sin was to describe the Holy Spirit's work, as the work of the Devil, see Matthew 12:22-32, in our day it is calling the Holy Spirit a lier." Where in scripture were you convinced that the "unforgivable sin" was one thing in the days Jesus walked the earth and is something else today in our time? I'm just curious because I have never heard this teaching before. Thanks, Jeff |
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767 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | jlhetrick | 167033 | ||
Hello Shythiyl, Just a comment. The cofession of sin is not in and of itself, what results in forgiveness of sin. It is involved in the process but it is not what accomplishes forgiveness. Confession of Christ is what accomplishes forgiveness. Of course we confess Christ by acknowledging that we are sinners (confessing sin)and by recognizing that we have no power to escape the penalty of sin which is death. The gift of salvation through grace is freely given by God, and at that time our sins are forgiven based on the "finished" work of Christ. See Romans 10:9-10 Therefore, I can honestly say, I have past and future sins that have never been confessed individually, but, I can rest on the proimise of scripture that they are forgiven. See Romans 6:10 With love, Jeff |
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768 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | jlhetrick | 167064 | ||
Good day ebrain, Now I am curious about two statements you have made. You wrote: "As I have said before, becomming a christian does not require the abandenment of common sense." I'm not sure what you meant or what your point was in making the statement.?? My previous question to you was meant for clarification on this teaching of yours that is new and strange to me. I'm not interested in applying common sense or sarcasim, but biblical support. I'll give it another shot. you wrote: "In our Lord's day the unforgivable sin was to describe the Holy Spirit's work, as the work of the Devil, see Matthew 12:22-32, in our day it is calling the Holy Spirit a lier." Now, you give biblical support for what the unforgivable sin was "in our Lords day". I'm asking for biblical reference for it changing from "describing the Holy Spirit's work, as the work of the Devil," in one period of history to "calling the Holy Spirit a lier" in another time in history. Where in scripture were you convinced that the "unforgivable sin" was one thing in the days Jesus walked the earth and is something else today in our time? I'm just curious because I have never heard this teaching before. You clearly state it was one thing during this time and something else during another time. I'm asking for clarification on what you mean. Thanks, Jeff |
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769 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | jlhetrick | 167166 | ||
Hello ebrain, It appears from your responses that I have upset or offended you. That was not my intention. My posts to you were sincere and an attempt to clarify what you were teaching about blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. I'll try again to make my point understood and gain clarification regarding your statements. By the way. Not only have I read the verses in question many many times, I have studied this topic somewhat in depth myself. Thus, the confusion regarding your statement as copied and pasted below for reference. You wrote: "In our Lord's day the unforgivable sin was to describe the Holy Spirit's work, as the work of the Devil, see Matthew 12:22-32, in our day it is calling the Holy Spirit a lier." Once again, whether your intention or not, the simple and plainly put statement clearly stipulates a change. It says, in that time that, and in this time this. You offer: "In resoponse to your latest post let me say that I have allready given you the verses you are asking for, they are 31, and 32 of Ch 12 of Matthew." Yet these verses do nothing to support your statement. There is no indication that blasphemy of the Holy Spirit changed from one thing to the other in one time vs. another. Now lets put the issue of common sense to rest here. As you stated in your post. You have referenced "common sense" before in response to others. Where teaching of scripture is concerned, if common sense is to be applied, it must be on the assumption that many who read the posts on this forum are not well grounded in scripture. For that matter, no offense to anyone, some may also be short on common sense as well. We both have met people in that category. So I think it more appropriate not to rely on the potential common sense (or something in our own "nature") of our readers. Instead, clearly articulated, responsible statements are in order. And if someone, anyone, doesn't understand and asks for clarification; a responsible and clear restructure of your statement or teaching should be given in response. My first post to you was not for my benefit. It was to call attention to a very short declaration of a more complicated subject as though that was all there was to say about it. It was also for the benefit of those readers who may have a difficult time applying their common sense to a topic they are minimally familiar with. Finally ebrain, Please don't be overcome with pride. If someone asks for clarification on your posts, simply assume that they need clarification. Don't assume they are attacking you and stubbornly stand by your original, apparently unclear statement. That isn't teaching. Simple question for clarification. Do you believe that blasphemy of the the Holy Spirit is exactly the same today as it was in the days Jesus walked the earth; or has the criteria changed? Here is an example of a simple and clear statement regarding the topic as offered by Easton's Bible Dictionary. 'Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost (Matt 12:31,32; Mark 3:28,29; Luke 12:10) is regarded by some as a continued and obstinate rejection of the gospel, and hence is an unpardonable sin, simply because as long as a sinner remains in unbelief he voluntarily excludes himself from pardon. Others regard the expression as designating the sin of attributing to the power of Satan those miracles which Christ performed, or generally those works which are the result of the Spirit's agency. (from Easton's Bible Dictionary, PC Study Bible formatted electronic database Copyright © 2003 Biblesoft, Inc. All rights reserved.) With all sincerity, Jeff |
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770 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | jlhetrick | 167334 | ||
Hello shythiyl, Your welcome. You don't seem to be "odd" to me. I would think from your post that the differences regarding you and your wife probably balance each other. I tend to be more like your wife. I often attempt to include too much detail, often losing my listener (who is often my wife). When I am recalling, my wife will remind me that it is not important to remember who was standing where and what they were wearing, and the time of day, etc., etc. Anyway, I have learned (though I don't always apply it effectively) that "enough" detail is essential, while "too much" detail can be defeating as far as having your point made. Jeff |
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771 | Apollinarianism | John 1:1 | jlhetrick | 205311 | ||
Wow- now I'll have a name to put on it when I see it posted. Thanks for the post. |
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772 | Same question | John 1:1 | jlhetrick | 211801 | ||
I'll offer a thought that may or may not address your question in a helpful way. Is there too much focus on the death of Christ when trying to understand this? The death of Christ is in no way the fullness of the gospel nor is it the fullness of the New Covenenant. The so-called New Testament books are the record of what the OT foretold. In focusing solely on Christ's death we leave out the virgin birth (showing Him God) the sinless life (affirming Him blameless, spotless, able to satisfy God's justice) and then the resurrection and ascension. On the cross Christ did not say something to the effect that "with this last breat it has started" (as in the start or beginning of the NT). He said, "it is finished". The promise of the NT may have been fully realized at that point, but the entire truth, beginning with the virgin birth, was the New Covenant given as promised. Great question leading to serious thinking. My answer may be totally inadequate though. God bless, Jeff |
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773 | is jesus God. | John 1:1 | jlhetrick | 237189 | ||
Hello dimilo - welcome to the Forum. Yes, Jesus is God. This fact is interwoven throughout the whole of Scripture. One place you might start reading to clearly understand this is the Book of John. Start at chapter 1 and read all 21 chapters. While the truth of Jesus being God is established, as mentioned above, throughout the Bible (most clearly in the gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) it's my opinion that John puts a significant degree of emphasis on the deity of Jesus. |
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774 | How do we receive Him? As Guest/Owner? | John 1:12 | jlhetrick | 163961 | ||
Hello Mommapbs, He is a guest, so to speak, when you open the door and let Him in. Guest, as in, He was invited in. (is this what you mean)? Rev 3:20 20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. KJV I recently heard Dr. David Jeremiah talking about how the Lord opens doors for us in our lives. Doors of ministry, opportunities to do His will. He also explained how we often hinder the progress by attempting to open doors for ourselves. He made a good point. The only door that Jesus will not open is the door to our hearts. That door, as the verse demonstrates, is to be opened by us. But He knocks. He gives us the gift of grace and the measure of faith by which we are able to bellieve and receive Him. He is the "owner" when you make Him so. Rom 10:8-9 8 But what does it say? "The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart," that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: 9 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. NIV Notice the believing as well as the confessing Him as Lord. I tried to answer this based on the way you presented your question. I'm not sure, really, what you mean by receiving Him as "Guest" or Owner. The bible doesn't teach that He will be one without being the other. In other words, unless He is Lord over you, you have no fellowship with Him. A guest is here for a time and then goes away. When you accept the gift of grace that was given freely by God through Jesus Christ, He becomes your Lord. That is, He is your Master (or Owner if you will). He has freed you from the slavery of sin wich used to be your master. Hope this helps, JEff |
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775 | How do we receive Him? As Guest/Owner? | John 1:12 | jlhetrick | 163969 | ||
Sorry you were irked Doc, I too am irked at the continuous iresponsible, unloving, unChrist-like, way that people respond indirectly to others on this forum. It's so unfortunate. Especially when they quote out of context of what the person actually wrote. This is shameful, and probably sinful as well. But you know what irks me the most? Those who use language like "we have nothing to do with that", or "He is Lord, He is King, He is all these things and more" "I have no power to make Him anything." Especially when they are unscriptural in their context. And the fact that some have so much biblical knowledge that has failed to turn into wisdom. This is unfortunate. Of course you have the power. To receive Him or reject Him. And don't try to throw some Calvin at this. I'm more interested in what the bible has to say about it, what Jesus had to say about it, and what the writer's of the scriptures had to say about it. There are those out there who would work to take away any and all individual responsibility. Those same people would also love to see the doctrin of free will turned on it's head. I'm glad the Lord made it clear to those who are willing to accept His word on it. Jeff |
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776 | How do we receive Him? As Guest/Owner? | John 1:12 | jlhetrick | 163974 | ||
Hello mommapbs, I like your comments. I also believe it is fine to disagree with me. I would ask you to consider though what the bible teaches about this subject. There are many who would teach that we have no part or responsibility regarding our relationship with Christ. This is contrary to the teaching of scripture. Having a "couple of verses" in mind is a good start, however, putting them into context and getting the truth as a result should be the goal. So, disagreeing with me is fine, I am sometimes wrong. But disagreeing with scripture is wrong. We don't take from it a couple of verses and declare a truth that, well, is not true. Your right, Jesus Christ is King, and has authority over all. This includes the damned. Read the first chapter of Ephesians. Who is Paul talking about in the first several verses. Who is he referring to as "predestined"? Pay attention to verse 13. Notice the prerequisite for those non-Jews being included with Paul and the "us" and "we" he had earlier spoke of in the chapter. Those who "heard the word of truth" and "believed". So, when I use the terminology of "making Jesus Lord" know that this is a long-standing language used in the church for hundreds of years to emphasise the individuals responsibility for believing in faith what they have heard from the word of God. No too that there are others who would preach "a different gospel". Beware of them. Jeff |
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777 | How do we receive Him? As Guest/Owner? | John 1:12 | jlhetrick | 163980 | ||
Hello again Doc, It’s uncharacteristic of you to respond in a thread without first examining it fairly well, especially when there are only three posts in it. I say this to your credit. You must be a busy man. I’m glad to hear that you don’t ascribe to “hyper-Calvinism”. As for the “more commonly held theological perspective that denies the sovereignty of God”, would you be so kind as to give me additional feedback on this theology? I have little knowledge of it. I am aware that the lost may be of this persuasion, but I haven’t heard the teaching within the church. You mentioned in your post that you were listing the scriptures I requested? I didn’t request any. I guess that was just another example of your being to busy to read thoroughly. But the verses you listed made me feel like, perhaps, you found something in my post that made you question my belief in the sovereignty of God and His lordship and authority over all. Again, too busy to read and consider?? As for you referring to me as “son”. Well, I’ve seen you do that to others on the forum. I think it speaks for itself so no further comment is really necessary. Jeff |
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778 | How do we receive Him? As Guest/Owner? | John 1:12 | jlhetrick | 164007 | ||
Hello momapbs, Sorry, I haven't seen you on the forum before. I have to say that I was trying to be helpful when responding to your original posted and then withdrawn question. After the dialogue though, I'm suspicious as to why you asked the question the way you did. You see, if you hang areound here long enough, you will see many very intelligent people that tend to answer simple questions with a complicated, deep, and technical response. your post presented as one with very limited bible knowledge and as one with some "christian lingo". I was attempting to use your own language to help you understand the truth. I grew up in the church hearing the very same language. My first impulse was to call your language into question but I didn't feel one with such a basic understanding would benefit from that. But then you made a point to disagree with me for using your own language. My mistake. But while we’re back to it (the post) let me try to responsibly understand your position and point. You wrote: “First, Mark 10:45 "the Son of Man did not come to be served. but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many " which suggests to me that we are HIS guests, He serves us” My question is: He has come, and He has given His life, does He still serve you? Or is He your master and you serve Him? In the post I am responding to now you write: “He has given us the capacity to believe and an awareness of Himself for us to choose to believe in - therefore no one has an excuse (Romans 1)” Very good, you are right. But having no excuse isn’t enough (Romans 1:18-20 for example) There is the “believing in faith”, which is each person’s choice and responsibility. As I pointed out, we are only capable of that faith in the first place because God Himself gives us the faith to believe. Also you write: “However, just because some terminology is "a long-standing language used in the church" does not necessarily make it "gospel." Very good again, your on track. I hope I clarified above that I was using your language, not my own. I was attempting to teach you vs. attack your presentation. One last thought to try and help out. You quoted Psalms 23:7 and used it (I believe) to relate to this discussion regarding what we believe and how it shapes us. Remember to always take scripture in context of what it is teaching. These verses are referring to one who is focused on self and not God. Hope this helps you, Jeff |
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779 | How do we receive Him? As Guest/Owner? | John 1:12 | jlhetrick | 164010 | ||
Hello Momma, Your getting closer. Your concept of all that we are and all that we can "do" or offer, is from Him in the first place. We are nothing without Him. Our very breath is given from Him. You write: "Be still, and know that I am God." From this point we begin to see that He does all the work; believers are but the instrument Again, don't take scripture out of context. This verse is not at all speaking of our work or what we do in service. It is speaking to the fear we may feel when all seems to be crubling around us. "be still and know that I am God". You might paraphrase it like this: Don't worry, I am your protector and able to deliver you. It is a contradiction to say "He does all the work; believers are but the instrument." We ARE His instruments, but called to DO His work. You seem to think that by acknowledging this you might be somehow saying that it is of your own accord. This is not the argument. We do His work as He has called us to do, and we do it only by the power and ability that He gives us. IT's not a contradiction. You actually make the point when you write "He serves THROUGH us" (emphasis added). Mark 16:15 15 He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. NIV Luke 4:8 8 Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.'" NIV 1 Cor 15:58 58 Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord , because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. NIV 1 Cor 16:10 10 If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord , just as I am. NIV Hope this helps, Jeff |
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780 | How do we receive Him? As Guest/Owner? | John 1:12 | jlhetrick | 164012 | ||
Doc, Please tell me your joking. Was my request for additional feedback on the theology of denieing God's sovereignty an attempt to "stir debate". This would be " a violation of SBF guidelines". Again, please tell me your joking. I have to believe that you are. Son, you can't name a topic in your post and then insinuate that someone's request for additional information is an effort to stir debate. Besides Doc, you do enought stiring on your own. You say as much in the post I'm responding too. You seem to like it. But not to worry, I was not stirred to excess. I think you find it difficult to accept when you are shown to be lacking in one of your responses. It is all a part of the learning process. You will show true maturity and wisdom when you are able to accept redirection with some humility. I truly hopes this helps, Jeff |
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