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101 | What was the purpose of the law? | Gal 3:23 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187368 | ||
First, let me reiterate, I am not saying Paul was not repentant. I am saying that his repentance for sin was based upon the conviction that Jesus as Messiah; that is, Paul realized he was a sinner when he realized Jesus is the Messiah. There is no Rom 7:42. I do not see how 1 Tim 1:15 contends against my understanding of Paul's conversion experience. |
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102 | What was the purpose of the law? | Gal 3:23 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187367 | ||
I am not saying that the apostle was not repentant but his repentance of transgression was based upon the conviction that Jesus is Messiah, at least, that is my understanding as I read the relevant verses in the NT. However, although I agree that Paul was repentant, I don't understand what you mean by, "Paul had been granted the gift of repentance". |
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103 | What was the purpose of the law? | Gal 3:23 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187366 | ||
My apologies, but how does your reponse relate to my comment? | ||||||
104 | Mans appropriate relation to animals? | Prov 12:12 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187321 | ||
CDBJ, I don't think Tony necessarily stretches the text. In any case, that the Bible does say that there will be a "new heaven and a new earth" suggests to me that there will be animals. Also, somewhere in the Hebrew text it does read that the lion will lie down with the lamb (and there seems to be no indication it is figuratively speaking). Admittedly, the Bible does not say that we will specifically live with the same animals we owned on earth in heaven; but I don't think God, who is Father, will begrudge one that wish (James 1:5). |
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105 | What was the purpose of the law? | Gal 3:23 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187319 | ||
Hopalong, My reading of the Bible conveys to me the perspective that Paul did not come to salvation convicted of sin but what "knocked him off his high hoss and left him dead and lying in the dust" was the conviction that Jesus is Messiah. |
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106 | Whose voice? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187317 | ||
It still does not answer how one is certain that he is saved, unless (it seems you are saying) being "responsible to determine the source of the voice" gives assurance; that is, as long as one can figure out it is the Holy Spirit and not a some form of deception that speaks to him, he is saved. | ||||||
107 | Cannot Satan counterfeit fruit? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187270 | ||
On second thought, if it is believed that a genuine believer can, afterwards, fall away but not lose his salvation, how can a person with "rotten fruit" be judged as unsaved? | ||||||
108 | Cannot Satan counterfeit fruit? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187269 | ||
Who judges the seemingly good fruit to be actually rotten? | ||||||
109 | Concern and desire evidence salvation? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187264 | ||
If one shows a concern for their own spiritual state and a desire to know God, how does one know they are not lying? That's the whole problem with self-deception: One may believe that have are genuine towards God but, at the same time, be unconscious of their duplicity. |
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110 | Experience with performance? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187263 | ||
Is that a "yes"? | ||||||
111 | Looking into the heart for assurance? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187262 | ||
Brian, The crux of my question is not “am I living and believing what Jesus was actually teaching”, but how does one know for certain that they are saved? Unfortunately, your response did not answer it. In any case, I would like to respond to some comments you have made in appreciation of the time and serious effort you took to respond. 1. The Holy Spirit may “lead each person to a true and accurate personal interpretation without any human assistance,” however: (a) If the interpretation were personal, does it necessarily apply to all? (b) That the Holy Spirit leads “true and accurate” necessarily mean that it will be interpreted “true and accurate.” For example, is one obligated to hold as “true and accurate” the teachings of MacArthur or Stanley? (c) Is one under obligation to believe how another has interpreted the Holy Spirit’s leading? Or, to even believe that the Holy Spirit has led them (e.g. MacArthur or Stanley) in the first place? (d) Are you suggesting that the Holy Spirit is not the only authority by which one is obligated to follow? (I use MacArthur and Stanley as examples because they have been suggested by others to be read in response to my question on assurance). 2. How about those who do not give the impression that they are quacks but just hold erroneous doctrines? How does one differentiate the “quacks” from the genuine? For example, how does one determine that Kenneth Copeland is a “quack” (rather than, maybe, an errant brother) and MacArthur is neither a quack nor errant (or, may he be erred)? 3. Is it necessarily wrong to see how another interprets Scripture? Or, is it wrong to assume that another’s interpretation is correct without carefully considering it in the light of how they believe the Holy Spirit is leading them as they read the Scriptures? 4. In all honesty, there may be “strength in numbers” (but, admittedly, not necessarily). In general, there might be safety in examining what the Church believes as a whole, at least, until one feels they are capable of discerning for themselves the teachings of scripture. In any case, no one should be obligated to go against their conscience with respect to what they see scripture is teaching them. Regarding separating truth from “human opinions”, upon the assumption that the Bible is truth, what constitutes human opinion? For example, when MacArthur says, “…once you have come to the knowledge of Jesus Christ, is that eternal? The answer, of course, is yes,” is this truth or human opinion? Or, when Stanley says, “Eternal life is just that--eternal. There is nobody, not even yourself, who can take Christ's God-given gift of salvation away from you”, is this truth or human opinion? Regarding your “own personal belief [opinion?], you said that you “ listen to what the Magisterium of the Catholic Church teaches.” I was under the impression that you considered the Bible as true and, therefore, as the ultimate “Teaching Authority.” Do you consider the “Magisterium” as an authority ultimately binding on all professed believers? It seems to me that, outside of certain vital scriptural teachings, there is more “human opinion” in the Roman Catholic Church than right discernment of scripture. |
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112 | "Saved" but not saved? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187252 | ||
How does this concern assurance of salvation? | ||||||
113 | Is perseverance certain? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187248 | ||
If perseverance is not certain, then it seems that salvation is not certain; that is, there is no assurance of salvation. | ||||||
114 | Perfection? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187245 | ||
Yes, it can be but at times it is the price one must pay if he/she is to be faithful to the Cross of Jesus. In any case, I think the line after begins, "Two can be as bad as one." |
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115 | Looking into the heart for assurance? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187243 | ||
How do the taste of french fries demonstrate evidence of salvation? | ||||||
116 | Spirituality is evidence of salvation? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187242 | ||
Is that a "yes" or a "no"? | ||||||
117 | Is perseverance certain? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187085 | ||
Then the question still remains unsanswered. | ||||||
118 | Experience is evidence? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187080 | ||
That "Jesus Christ is the only way into Heaven" is not being questioned; assurance of salvation is. It is one thing to know the way, another thing to know that one is truly in the way, and still another to know that one will never go out of the way. |
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119 | Experience assures salvation? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187079 | ||
It does not seem that the questions are difficult to understand. In addition, if genuine faith requires an assurance that one is saved, it is not unreasonable to expect an answer; moreso, and answer would be vital. | ||||||
120 | E-Security only for true believers? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 186986 | ||
ebrain, I did not say that Matt 7:21 referred to genuine Christians. I did say, "eternal security is provided for those who are genuine believers." |
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