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21 | No reprobates in the Bible? | Matt 12:31 | Psalm 25 | 186873 | ||
It's aorist indicative passive, and is a "one time action." Hope this clarifies? |
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22 | What is a fatal sin? | Matt 12:31 | Psalm 25 | 186879 | ||
The way I understood the original question was "is there(a)fatal sin?" I may have been wrong but I thought the question was "a sin." I did not think of 1 John 5:16. In my Greek studies and other commentaries I have always been told there is no single article there to assume or otherwise. The Greek word "tis" in verse 16 is an indefinite pronoun (any man) but I fail to see what "tis" (Strong's #5100) has to do with sin or "a sin?" Are you leaning in the direction that "a sin," meaning a single sin, could result in God taking our life? | ||||||
23 | No reprobates in the Bible? | Matt 12:31 | Psalm 25 | 186890 | ||
Hello Mark, O.K you got me! The action is past tense but now that you got me thinking I realize that I was combining several scriptures into one. Ephesians 1:4 says we were chosen in Christ before the foundations of the world. When you combine the two scriptures together it seems clear to me that the "past action" of verse 13 refers back to verse 4. This of course goes hand in hand with election and predestination. I was wrong though to state that verse 13 "was from eternity past," although chapter one of Ephesians seems to indicate that. |
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24 | Why is it not relevant today? | Matt 12:31 | Psalm 25 | 186906 | ||
Jeff, Your post? Do you mean, "is there any other unforgivable sin(s)?" |
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25 | Why is it not relevant today? | Matt 12:31 | Psalm 25 | 186918 | ||
Hello Jeff, There are innumerable things in scripture we could speculate on forever. The opinions would be as variable as the sand on the shore.For a born again believer there is "no unforgivable sin." A born again Christian can not lose their salvation therefore an unforgivable sin can not exist. For those who are not born again then one sin or a million sins makes no difference as they are all unforgiven. So, I respectfully submit that this entire argument is irrelevant and could damage or influence other readers into coming to erroneous conclusions. Agreed? |
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26 | Why is it not relevant today? | Matt 12:31 | Psalm 25 | 186923 | ||
My final reply, that which has been widely excepted by Christians for centuries: Question: "What is the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?" Answer: The case of "blasphemy against the Spirit" in the New Testament is mentioned in Mark 3:22-30 and in Matthew 12:22-32. The term blasphemy may be generally defined as "defiant irreverence." We would apply the term to such sins as cursing God, or willfully degrading things relating to God. It is also attributing some evil to God, or denying Him some good that we should attribute to Him. This case of blasphemy, however, is a specific one, called "THE blasphemy against the Holy Spirit" in Matthew 12:31. In Matthew 12:31-32, the Pharisees, having witnessed irrefutable proof that Jesus was working miracles in the power of the Holy Spirit, claimed instead that the Lord was possessed by the demon "Beelzebub" (Matthew 12:24). Now notice that in Mark 3:30 Jesus is very specific about what exactly they did to commit "the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit." This blasphemy has to do with someone accusing Jesus Christ of being demon-possessed instead of Spirit-filled. There are other ways to blaspheme the Holy Spirit, but this was "THE" unpardonable blasphemy. As a result, the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit cannot be duplicated today. Jesus Christ is not on earth. but seated at the right Hand of God. No one can witness Jesus Christ performing a miracle and then attribute that power to Satan instead of the Spirit. Although there is no blasphemy of the Spirit today, we should always keep in mind there is an unpardonable state of existence--the state of continued unbelief. There is no pardon for a person who dies in unbelief. Continual rejection of the Holy Spirit’s promptings to trust in Jesus Christ is the unpardonable blasphemy. Remember what is stated in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have eternal life." The only condition when someone would have no forgiveness is if that someone is not among the "whoever believes in Him." Recommended Resource: Hard Sayings of the Bible. In His Name, Psalm 25 |
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27 | john 8 when he bent down and wrote with | John 8:8 | Psalm 25 | 187013 | ||
There is no answer, only speculation. Many think Jesus may have wrote a scriptural reference to "judge not lest you too be judged." Reason? Jesus had just replied, "He who is without sin cast the first stone." Actually, Jesus could have "just be dottling." Here's some furture insight: Jesus Forgives a Woman Taken in Adultery This story, beloved for its revelation of God's mercy toward sinners, is found only in John. It was almost certainly not part of John's original Gospel. The NIV separates this passage off from the rest of the Gospel with the note, "The earliest and most reliable manuscripts and other ancient witnesses do not have John 7:53--8:11." That is, the earliest Greek manuscripts, the earliest translations and the earliest church fathers all lack reference to this story. Furthermore, some manuscripts place it at other points within John (after 7:36, 7:44 or 21:25), others include it in the Gospel of Luke (placing it after Luke 21:38), and many manuscripts have marks that indicate the scribes "were aware that it lacked satisfactory credentials" (Metzger 1994:189). Furthermore, it contains many expressions that are more like those in the Synoptic Gospels than those in John. It appears to have been a well-known story, one of many that circulated orally from the beginning yet that none of the Gospel writers were led to include. But some in the later church thought this one was too good to leave out. The controversy with the teachers of the law and the Pharisees (v. 3) is similar to stories found in the Synoptics, as is the theme of God's mercy mediated by Jesus. |
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28 | gifts of Healing and Miracles for today. | 1 Cor 12:9 | Psalm 25 | 187207 | ||
Dear Royal, Matthew 7:15-23 clearly address these (not all)miracle workers. They are so far out on a limb as to their ridiculous behavior and teachings, be it absolute prosperity, 100 percent healing for all, and so on and so on. Honestly, look at "exactly how" Jesus describes them: "Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform "many" miracles" And then I will say to them, 'I NEVER knew you, depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness." Why are so many so easily fooled today, "we have every wind of doctrine floating around out there just like Jesus said we would. Discern the spirits as there are far more "false ones" these days than true ones. Hope to speak truth, Psalm 25 |
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29 | should all we be speaking tongues aloud | 1 Cor 14:23 | Psalm 25 | 187204 | ||
Hello Tim, In the New Testament when you see the word "tongues" in the Greek it is "glossa." (Strongs #1100)Which means "a known earthly language." A language in existance such as French, German, Latin, Spanish, and so on. Such a language can be authinicated. Today, charismatics and penecostals, for the vast majority, speak in an ecstatic language. Some claim to speak "the tongues of angels" as 1 Corinthians 13:1 but every instance in the entire Bible whenever an angel spoke it was "always" in that person's language. Angels do not have their own language as they are spirit. Studies have been done, tongue speakers have been recorded,(I don't mean any disrespect)and there is no "phonetic evidence" that any of these have the necessary constuction (s) to be any kind of language. When you compare all the languages of the world, they all have structure and the necessary "phonetics" that are required to qualify as a language. I have earnestly and sincerely studied this for years. I truly love the pentecostal people as I currently attend one of their churches. Not because I agree with all they do but because they are godly, loving people. As are many charismatic folks. Simply put, speaking in tongues is Biblical if done Biblically. God Bless, Psalm 25 |
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30 | Can you lose your salvation? | Eph 1:13 | Psalm 25 | 187815 | ||
Lookin, The verse I quoted,"sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promice," is a one time action in the Greek, it is past tense, "aorist indicative passive," which is a confirmation of Ephesians 1:4 "just as He choose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him in love." Since we were chosen in Him before the foundation of the world, we were also "sealed in Christ" with the Holy Spirit of promice. A one time action, in the past, before the foundation of the world. What "God Himself seals" can not be undone. Any study done on "what God seals" would confirm that nothing but nothing can "undo it." Therefore, this is one of the strongest verses in the Bible on eternal security for those who have been saved by and through God. If anyone can Biblically refute what this verse says, I sure don't know how. Respectfully in Him Psalm 25 |
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31 | Can you lose your salvation? | Eph 1:13 | Psalm 25 | 187848 | ||
Lookin, You have some good points; but: We must allow all of the scriptures to balance out each other. Anyone, you and I included, must not take isolated verses and interpret them by themselves. The other very significant issues is; do not rely on the English to correctly interpret what was written in the Greek. As we all know the Greek is very precise as our English is anything but. In order to have a clear understanding of what Ephesians 1:13 is saying we must take it in context with all of Ephesians chapter one. If God chose us before the foundation of the world and the Holy Spirit sealed us in Him in the past tense, then this was done by God's choice not ours. No matter how you look at "whom God choose and why," the scriptures are clear that it was done "and sealed," in our case, thousands of years before we were ever born. Of course the effect of being sealed was fully accomplished "after we were saved." God, knowing who will be (or would be depending on your interpretation) sealed those who will be saved thus securing their salvation. The whole point of how this discussion began was "the security of salvation," and if it can be lost by a born again believer. As I stated in my last response the Bible is very clear that "what God seals" can not be "unsealed." What God does no man can undo. And, the other side of that coin would be that if it were possible to loose what God had done then no one could get "re-saved" as the scriptures show it to be "a one time action in the past." Looking at what Romans chapters 1,2, and 3 shows that no man has ever sought God on his own; "no not one, not even one." Stop to think about it; it's much harder to stay saved in a totally hostile world than to get saved. We are not Satan's enemy til after we're saved. Would God then, after securing our salvation, leave it up to us to stay saved? If getting saved is a gift from God, would God then leave His sheep among wolves and expect us to "hang in there?" Would we as humans recruit and train a soldier then send him out to battle "all on his own?" God who sent His only begotten who suffered and died for us, has a specific plan for our life and eternity then "leave us to fend for ourselves?" I know of no mortal man who would do that to another man. No human General would ever send a soldier out in enemy territory and say "good luck hope you make it." Let alone God who sacrificed His only Son for us. The very idea that God went to all that trouble to save us would then expect us to stay saved. If we have not the ability to get saved, not even remotely, how would God then expect us to "stay saved." God who loved us and gave His all is now going to expect us to "not lose what He Himself gave us and paid the ultimate price for?" Something to think about........ Personally, I think the teaching that one can loose what God has done is the ultimate insult to a God who has clearly shown us our depravity and our total ineptness to accomplish anything. Hope this helps, my friend. Psalm 25 |
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32 | Can you lose your salvation? | Eph 1:13 | Psalm 25 | 187853 | ||
Lookin, I respectfully "give up." It is obvious that you have your mind made up as I, and numerous others, have given you proof text after proof text that you continue to argue about. The free will mentality is a "Johnny come lately." Historical Christianity considered it "a herisy." A look back in history, the first three centeries where they were closest to the teachings of the apostles original teachings, declare free will and the lose of eternal security a heresy and extremely false doctrine. So, my friend, I leave you in God's hand and hopefully you won't "jerk yourself out of His almighty, sovereign, purposeful will." It is the ultimate shame on us carnal, sinful human beings that think we can thwart God's purposes and presupose that our will and failures can render what God has done "ineffective." Psalm 25 |
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33 | Can you lose your salvation? | Eph 1:13 | Psalm 25 | 187856 | ||
Here's some additional info. A conversation between two pastors: Matt: Can we lose our salvation? Sam: I believe we can Matt: What must you do to keep it then? Sam: Believe. Matt: Phil. 1:29 says that God grants that we believe. John 1:12 we are born again NOT of our own wills. John 6:28-29 our believing is God's work. So... it is up to God then, it would seem. Sam: That is true and Hebrews say that if we willing sin after knowing the truth we no longer have an intercessor in heaven Matt: Have you ever sinned willfully after being a Christian? Sam: I am not speaking of one sin, I am speaking of turning away from God. Matt: That isn't what Heb. 10:26 says. But, if you can lose your salvation, then what do you do with John 10:28 where Jesus says he gives eternal life and the sheep will NEVER perish? And also 1 John 2:19, "They went out from us, but they were not really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, in order that it might be shown that they all are not of us." You are teaching that we keep our salvation by works. Sam: What about those who endure to the end will be saved Matt: That is Matt. 24:13. That is speaking of the end times tribulation era... not of justification. If you can lose your salvation, then what do you do with John 10:28 where Jesus says He gives eternal life and the sheep will NEVER perish? If you can lose it then Jesus should have said, "and they may perish..." or "they CAN perish." But he said, THEY WILL NEVER PERISH. So, will they never perish? Or can they? Sam: Believing is a present tense word and you must believe till the end Matt: Yes. But can you answer the questions above? Sam: And belief requires a response Matt: Can you answer the question regarding John 10:28? Sam: I believe we are God's sheep if we follow him. Matt: Wrong. We follow him BECAUSE we are His sheep. You have it wrong. This is a common error in Christianity in America. It amounts to salvation by works. Sam: He says his sheep know his voice and follow Matt: Yes...and they will NEVER PERISH, right? Sam: There are 2 schools of thought on this subject and I am not Calvinistic. But I do not want to argue about it Matt: You don't have to be calvinistic. Jesus said they will never perish. 1 John 2:19 says, "They went out from us, but they were not really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, in order that it might be shown that they all are not of us." If someone leaves the faith it is because they never were saved. We endure because we ARE saved...we don't become or stay saved by our works. Sam: So you are saying that if someone accepts Jesus as his savior and feels the need to repent and follows Jesus for many years and then for some reason he turns a walks in darkness that in the end he is still forgiven. Matt: I didn't say that. The Bible says in 1 John 2:19, "They went out from us, but they were not really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, in order that it might be shown that they all are not of us." Sam: You are saying it is impossible for a true christen to turn Matt: To turn??? Not sure what you mean. Sam: Away form God, to reject him Matt: No, a true Christian cannot. Here is why. 2 Cor. 5:17, "Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come." Sam: I am saying that when we believe that we are justified and from that point on we walk with Jesus in belief and we walk each day we pick up our cross and continue walking with him If we stop walking and turn from God and no longer trust in him as our savior then we will not enter heaven. Matt: Right... because...1 John 2:19, "They went out from us, but they were not really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, in order that it might be shown that they all are not of us." THEY WOULD HAVE REMAINED if they were really Christians to begin with. Matt: Now a question for you. Are you saying that the Spirit begins the work of salvation in us and that we work it out and complete it by remaining faithful? That IS what you are saying, that we get saved and keep it by the effort of our works, right? Check this out. Gal. 3:1-3, "You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified? 2 This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith? 3 Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh?" Sam: I would say that there are very few people who ever have lived that can say they did Matt: You still have not answered John 10:28. Sam: Your teaching is a new teaching Matt: No. Jesus taught it. He said those with eternal life will NEVER PERISH. |
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34 | Can you lose your salvation? | Eph 1:13 | Psalm 25 | 187979 | ||
Lookin, This says it all, by your own words: No formal Bible training...pretty much studied the Bible on my own. I am not a member of any church or denomination at this time. |
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35 | What Bible says about fear/knowledge | 1 John 4:18 | Psalm 25 | 187587 | ||
hilary234, There are many fears in this life. Basically, in my opinion (as I too have had to face fears of numerous variety), we all have two fears. Fear of (perhaps) failing God somehow, and fear about circumstances and how it they will affect our future. Can you be more specific? Psalm 25 |
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36 | What Bible says about fear/knowledge | 1 John 4:18 | Psalm 25 | 187588 | ||
hilary234, There are many fears in this life. Basically, in my opinion (as I too have had to face fears of numerous variety), we all have two fears. Fear of (perhaps) failing God somehow, and fear about circumstances and how it they will affect our future. Can you be more specific? Psalm 25 |
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37 | millennium pre and post | Rev 20:5 | Psalm 25 | 186846 | ||
The rapture position: Believers will be "taken up" at the beginning of the 7 years of tribulation. We will be with Christ during this time.It is referred to as "the wedding feast." At the end of the 7 years we will return to earth to rule and reign with Christ for 1000 years. The final judgment will occur at the end of the 1000 years. Christians will be at the "bema seat of Christ" to determine rewards. The lost, or unsaved will be judged "according to their works," which will fall short since they did not trust in Jesus and recieve the free gift of eternal life through Him. They will be cast into the lake of fire forever and the believers will enter their final rest and be with Jesus forever. The rest of the dead refer to those who died without Christ at the end of the 7 years of tribulation and are awaiting judgment. | ||||||
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