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161 | Once Save; Always Saved? | John 6:37 | zach† | 36136 | ||
Joe; Nevertheless repentance is still a command. " Acts 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:" Grace and Peace zach† |
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162 | Once Save; Always Saved? | John 6:37 | zach† | 36138 | ||
brother Steve; We all are tempted to sin. Even Jesus was tempted to sin. (Matt. 4) Being tempted is not sin. Giving into temptation however is sin. When a believer sins that does not make us hell-bound. Sin in the life of a believer grieves the Holy Spirit, (Eph 4:30) and breaks fellowship with the Father and the Son 1 John 1:6-9. The conditional clause "If" in 1 John 1:9 is intended for believers who sin. We need to have no unconfessed sin in our lives. When we confess and turn from sin, fellowship is restored. 1 John 2:1 ¶ My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: Ro 6:15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. (all the pronouns in the above verses are addressed to believers in Christ Jesus) A continued life of unconfessed sin, in the believer, not only grieves the Holy Spirit, but over time hardens the heart of the individual, and if continued in will eventually lead to "Quenching the Holy Spirit. (1 Thess. 5:19). Grace and peace zach† |
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163 | Was Israel saved, or not? | John 6:49 | zach† | 35027 | ||
Dear Greg; Excuse me for interupting this discussion,but here is some scripture concerning this topic for your perusal. 1Cor. 10:1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. 5 But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. 1Co 10:6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. 9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. 1Co 10:10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. 11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. 12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. In Christ zach† |
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164 | O.T. Israel salvation? | John 6:49 | zach† | 35028 | ||
Dear charis; Just a couple of quick comments if I may. I personally believe that salvation once lost is not something which can be regained. No one ever becomes "unchosen" A child doesn't become unborn, but can become sick and die, both physically or spiritually or both. With utmost respect In Christ zach† |
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165 | zach†, is this a contradiction? | John 6:49 | zach† | 35057 | ||
Dear Searcher; Yes it is an obvious contradiction, and also a typo on my part. It was late at night when I typed it. What I meant to type was: "salvation once lost CANNOT be regained." Thank you for pointing that out to me. In Christ zach† |
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166 | O.T. Israel salvation? | John 6:49 | zach† | 35059 | ||
charis; Following your questions you sent me in your last response: "So...'Once lost, always lost?'" My answer is yes (see Heb. 6:4-6 NASB) "This would definitely lead back to a question I asked in another thread, "How easy is it to lose your salvation?" As to how hard or how easy it is to loose salvation, scripture to my knowledge only talks about the possibility of losing it. However I'm sure it may differ from one individual to another. "My friend, I have been reading the 'salvation maintenance' posts, and just cannot accept that way of thinking." Thats fine my friend. I'm not trying to win any converts to my particular interpretation of scripture. I merely desire to discuss the various topics with other believers such as yourself. "From what I have heard, we chose to accept Christ on our own initiative, then we must maintain a standard of excellence and perfect repentance in order keep that relationship, and now, we cannot stumble or we lose our salvation, never able to find Christ again. WOW!" Well that is not exactly what I stated in any of my posts, but I can see how it might be possible for us to misunderstand each other. After all we both read the same Bible(s) allowing for different versions. But we all get a different interpretations from the same book. Let me add three quick questions: Are unilateral relationships something that must be maintained? Are they something that requires some effort on the parties involved in that relationship to keep it going? Is a persons involvement in any relationship passive? Scripture as I'm sure you will agree is never in error, rather our understanding is often in error and in need of correcting. Thank you my friend for the response. In Christ zach† |
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167 | O.T. Israel salvation? | John 6:49 | zach† | 35079 | ||
charis; Thank you friend for the well worded reply. The reason I ask some of the questions I do has several reasons. The main reason is to for me to work my way through the various topics that confront me on a daily basis as I spend time in the precious word of God. Concerning the relationship issue which I asked you about, let me briefly post the following and see what thoughts you may have about it. 1. God's love IS unconditional. There is nothing that can separate us from God's love. In fact, God's love was extended to us while we were still sinners...even while we were yet unborn! There is nothing...nothing I can do to make God quit loving me. He can't not love me. His love is both unconditional and irrevocable. And it's not based in any way whatsoever on what I do. God loves because God is love. 2. My relationship with God is conditional. While His love is unconditional, my relationship with God is two-way. Love can be unilateral. A relationship, however, is bilateral. For instance, I could insist that nothing my wife could ever do would change my love-I love her unconditionally and irrevocably, yet a true relationship is two-way. What if she were to walk out on me, and run off with another man, totally rejecting me and everything I stood for? Would I still love her? Yes, I could love her, if my love were unconditional. But would we still have a relationship? That's another question. A relationship is bilateral-"it takes two." Love can go one way, but a relationship is two-way. Relationships are ongoing dynamic sort of things which take two (at least partially) willing persons. Someone might argue that this immoral wife still had some legal standing with her husband, but most of us would admit that a pattern of continual and repeated purposeful acts of rebellion would end the two-way-ness of the relationship. Your thoughts |
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168 | O.T. Israel salvation? | John 6:49 | zach† | 35100 | ||
dear charis; Your well wriiten reply reflects your full confidence and trust in our Lord and Savior, and I too believe that we have more in common, especially in the essentials of our salvation. I think it may possibly be that in some of the non-essential's is where we have disagreements, and in these instances we each have liberty, but in all things charity. Once again it seems to me from the entire message of scripture, that God's agape love for all is unsurpassable, and unmatchable. God is love (agape) that is His nature. Again it seems to me that we have to distinguish God's love from the kind of love man is capable of. That is why in my previous post I stated that God's love is unconditional, and I think you agree with that, if I read you correctly. The second point I made was our reationship with him is conditional. Look at this verse: Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. I don't believe that salvation is obtained by works, however I do believe that true saving faith will produce works which is the evidence of our salvation, for even James says that "faith without works is dead." James 2:20 So if Jude 21 says we are to keep ourselves in the love of God, does that not then speak of some sort of responsibility on each believers part to remain in close constant cleaving abiding relationship with Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light? With the love of Christ zach† |
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169 | O.T. Israel salvation? | John 6:49 | zach† | 35141 | ||
charis; Once again my brother in Christ, I feel compelled to continue this discussion. But this time using a slightly different approach. I begin by quoting from your last reply, because certain statements you posted seem to stand out. And this small one seems to contradict what I hear from you. Let me now quote you if I may. "This reward is something that God desires to give, but He will not without our submission" After reading that, I ask, when you say "not without our submission" that makes me believe that individuals must take some responsibility in the surrendering and yielding process. Your thoughts? To be brief I will finish with a quote on victory; "Victory is a by-product of obedience." (Jerry Bridges) Your thoughts In Christ zach† |
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170 | O.T. Israel salvation? | John 6:49 | zach† | 35144 | ||
Brother Tim; Thank you for the information; This discussion will hopefully help both me and others come to a correct understanding of this text. Last night I was just reviewing a book by Robert Shank entitled "Life in the Son" Here is a review of Mr. Shanks book I found on the web. This is probably the greatest book ever written against the doctrine of Calvinistic perseverance. 41 years ago Dr. Robert Shank destroyed the Calvinistic doctrine of perseverance/eternal security, arguing from the Greek text. No Calvinist has dared to refute him, but all continue to philosophize, theologize-empty of objective facts from the Greek text on the real issues. June 19, 1959, Professor William W. Adams of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, wrote the Introduction to Shanks work, saying: "If Mr. Shank is right in his interpretation and thesis, it is of the utmost importance for time and eternity that we come to understand his understanding of the Scriptures. If he is wrong, it remains for us to refute his thesis..." [bold print added]. And it still remains...the Christian world is still waiting for the Calvinist to affirm his position grounded in the Greek text of the New Testament. And here is an actual comment found on the back cover of Shank's book: "Internationally known among Bible scholars for his significant books in the field of biblical theology, Dr. Robert Shank here offers a penetrating study of all the pertinent New Testament Scriptures on the doctrine of perseverance. In doing so, he calls into question the popular doctrine of "eternal [unconditional] security." Are the proof passages used to support eternal security possibly misconstrued? Dr. Shank convincingly argues that the question confronting us is not, Is the believer secure? but rather, What does it mean to be a believer? If apostasy is an actual peril for every Christian, the Scriptural warning passages must be frankly accepted rather than interpreted into irrelevance or circumvented by theological hypothesis." Brother Tim have you ever read this book? I may order a used copy from Amazon for 6 dollars to add to my library. Also have you ever heard of Dan Corner? He has a web site at .... http://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/ and he has wriiten a book entitled: "The Believers Conditional Security" In Christ zach† |
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171 | O.T. Israel salvation? | John 6:49 | zach† | 35145 | ||
charis; I don't totally disagree with you but still need to go yet another step further in my discussion with you if you don't mind. Look at the following portions of scripture: Acts 5:32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. Heb 5:9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; 1Pet. 1:22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth Don't these verses teach us something about the importance of our responsibility to obedience to the faith? Especially Heb. 5:9 I could use many other verses on this topic, but at this time won't. Even Jesus Himself said: "John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments." So to me that would seem to indicate that non-obedience would necessarily give evidence of our lack of reverance and love for the Lord. Do you see what I mean. And by the way: You didn't indicate this but I will still state the following. I have no intentions of trying to trick you or trap you with my questions. In His name zach† |
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172 | O.T. Israel salvation? | John 6:49 | zach† | 35228 | ||
Joe; I have heard of Mr Shank, but haven't read anything by him as yet. Maybe Tim Moran can help you with other questions concerning him. Tim is more familar with him. As for the quotes. They are not my words, rather the words from a review of the book I found. The web site that quote can be found at is: http://www.crisispub.com/greek/RECOMMENDED(add a pertcent sign here the forum doesn't allow them)20BOOKS.htm The other quote came from the back cover of the book and can be found at Amazon.com Just type in book title which is Life In The Son by Robert Shank. Who knows; Maybe you could be the first one to prove him wrong :) In Christ zach† |
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173 | Abiding seems to be very important in sc | John 15:4 | zach† | 35067 | ||
kalos In this reply you posted the quote "nothing is allowed in the life which separates" from Him." So my question would be which things are they which separate us from Him? In Christ zach† |
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174 | Abiding seems to be very important in sc | John 15:4 | zach† | 35068 | ||
dogwood continuing on with John 15:6 in the CEV it is also written; If you don't stay joined to me, you will be thrown away. You will be like dry branches that are gathered up and burned in a fire. In Christ zach† |
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175 | Is there no volition? | John 15:4 | zach† | 35069 | ||
kalos; Just a good Reformed quote to add here. Charles Spurgeon has said "Although we are sure that men are not saved for the sake of their works, yet we are equally sure that no man will be saved without them." Also many whenever they quote from Eph. Chapter 2 rarely include vs. 10 along with verse 8 and 9 Verse 10 says: Eph 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. In Christ zach† |
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176 | Divisions and disunity?? | John 17:21 | zach† | 35617 | ||
seeking; To me personally it is a sad day when discerning correct teaching from unsound teaching is considered to be devisive and unloving. Today's cry is for "ecumenicalism" which is defined as: "the organized attempt to bring about the cooperation and unity of all believers in Christ. For years, Evangelicals distanced themselves from institutional ecumenism because of the unsound theology of the programs involved and of the groups involved. Today however the spirit of compromise has invaded Evangelicalism. What were now witnessing is a growing emphasis on inclusion and tolerance. Sound doctrine and correction are despised as "divisive" and "unloving." Ignoring the Scriptures, numerous evangelical leaders today claim that concern for doctrine causes division and therefore should be avoided for the sake of love and unity among the brethren.. The Scriptures however, couldn't be more specific in it's opposition to such a teaching. Rom. 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. It is the duty on the part of every Christian to work towards unity among true believers, while at the same time never compromising truth. Many leaders and lay leaders are being taught that doctrine is not crucial, and that to fight for the truth is unspiritual, some are even being encouraged to accept apostate denominations as genuine expressions of Christianity. Whenever I ask myself: how can Bible-believing Christian's accept many of the teachings held up today? This is the answer I come up with. Few read the Bible any more. Far too many people simply go along with whatever they are told is bibical, with no particular interest in checking it out for themselves. How many times have you heard that somebody was "causing division in the church?" Well maybe they were supposed to. After all, there are two things that cause division according to the Bible: truth and error. In Scripture Jesus said: "Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:" Luke 12:51 I have to keep reminding myself to the fact that the truth offends those who don't want to hear it. As far as unity is concerned: True unity is not sought by pretending that there are no differences, as modern ecumenists have done, but recognizing and respecting those differences, while focusing on the great orthodox truth all Christian's share. Among the essentials we can and should be able to share are: The virgin birth, the deity of Christ, the atonement, the resurrection, the authority of Scripture, and the second coming. I have to state again that it is my personal opinion that sound doctrine produces right living and unsound doctrine or teaching produces loose living. Just a couple of additional thoughts to add to this post. Many otherwise sound churches no longer preach the whole council of God so as not to offend the unchurched How can the church fulfill it’s place as the "pillar and ground of the truth" (1 Tim. 3:15) if it persistently compromises with falsehood and refuses to challenge error in it’s midst? Whatever is almost true, is false in this day in age it's getting tougher to distinguish the saved from the lost, because those who profess to be saved look and act more and more like the world through compromising with the world. I'd rather be divided by truth than united by error Finally; Truth without love is legalism, and love without the truth is humanism Grace and peace zach† |
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177 | Believe verb form, tense and mood | Acts 16:31 | zach† | 37038 | ||
In the familar story of the Phillipian jailer. The jailer asks: " Acts 16:30 "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" At which point they said to him: 31 "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house." The question I have concerning these verses is this: in verse 31 what form, tense, and mood is the verb "believe" in as found here? Secondly the phrase from verse 31 "thou shalt be saved" Is that in present, as well as future tense, or does that refer to the endurance of one who has believed? Grace and peace be multiplied unto thee zach† |
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178 | Believe verb form, tense and mood | Acts 16:31 | zach† | 37097 | ||
Brother Tim; Thank you for the speedy reply. The answer you have provided, concerning the text certainly clears my thinking concerning these verses. Thank you Grace, and peace be multiplied unto thee. zach† |
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179 | Is there more to salvation than this | Romans | zach† | 34358 | ||
walker; Acts 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. Our responsibility is to repent and believe. Of course once we become born-again Christian's we have the Holy Spirit indwelling us. Our bodies are His temple (1 Cor. 6:19-20) and as temples they are to be kept clean for the Master's use. We are to DAILY submit, and surrender ourselves to His molding influences. The Holy Spirit operates in us as we co-operate with Him. We need to love Him and others and follow His teachings and serve one another in the capacity in which He has gifted you and enabled and empowered you. We are to spend time with God in prayer, and in His word. We cannot know the will of God, if we neglect the word of God. And our lives should take root in Him, mature and bring forth fruit for His glory. I could go on and on, but hopefully this helps answer your ? In Christ zach† |
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180 | What can I teach on Faith? | Romans | zach† | 34360 | ||
lillee; here is a Bibical definition of faith. Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Ungers Bible dictionary defines saving faith as “such belief in the Lord Jesus Christ as leads one to submit completely to the authority of Christ, and to put complete and exclusive trust in Him alone for salvation. Faith is being sure and certain about unseen realities solely on the basis of what God says in His word, no matter what may be the external conditions, circumstances, or appearances, the person of faith will trust in God’s promises, rely upon God’s word and obey God’s commands without doubting or wavering, no matter what the cost or sacrifice. Sight is not faith. Hearing is not faith. Neither is feeling faith. But believing when we can neither see, hear, nor feel, is faith. We walk by faith, not by sight 2 Cor. 5:7 Faith is believing what God hath said What can be proved requires no faith to accept. Faith rests upon the character of God, not upon the demonstrations of laboratory of logic. A.W. Tozer Faith is not of ourselves it is a gift from God Eph. 2:8 That means it does not originate within us. God is the author (originator) of our faith Heb. 12:2 Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. HOW DO WE GET FAITH Faith comes by hearing the word of God. Rom. 10:7 Faith and obedience go hand in hand. God requires faith that manifests itself in obedience Heb 6:12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. (Saving faith is also an obedient faith. Faith and obedience are not contradictory. Jesus is the “author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him.” Heb. 5:9) FAITH IS NOT just an intellectual assent to certain ideas or to historical truth. Neither is faith feeling. We walk by faith not by sight or physical senses. In Christ zach† |
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