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1 | To my Calvinist friends. | Not Specified | Baptistbred | 97341 | ||
Doesn't 2 Peter 1:1-11 cast doubt on the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints? I quote from A.W. Pink: "In 2 Peter 1:8, we read: “For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” The unescapable inference from this is that, if the “these things” (mentioned in 2 Peter 1:5–7) do not abound in us, we shall be “barren and unfruitful”—compare Titus 3:14. In such a case we bring forth nothing but leaves—the works of the flesh. Unspeakably solemn is this: one who has been bought at such infinite cost, saved by such wondrous grace, may yet, in this world, fall into a barren and unprofitable state, and thus fail to glorify God." If we can be "barren and unfruitful", how long can we be this way until we have proved we are not saved? Just a thought. This relates to my previous question "Who makes the rules." |
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2 | To my Calvinist friends. | 2 Pet 1:8 | Baptistbred | 97346 | ||
Doesn't 2 Peter 1:1-11 cast doubt on the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints? I quote from A.W. Pink: "In 2 Peter 1:8, we read: “For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” The unescapable inference from this is that, if the “these things” (mentioned in 2 Peter 1:5–7) do not abound in us, we shall be “barren and unfruitful”—compare Titus 3:14. In such a case we bring forth nothing but leaves—the works of the flesh. Unspeakably solemn is this: one who has been bought at such infinite cost, saved by such wondrous grace, may yet, in this world, fall into a barren and unprofitable state, and thus fail to glorify God." If we can be "barren and unfruitful", how long can we be this way until we have proved we are not saved? Just a thought. This relates to my previous question "Who makes the rules." |
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3 | Who makes the rules? | 1 John 3:9 | Baptistbred | 94735 | ||
John, In my furthur studies I have found some verses that have really shed some light on the subject of 1 John 3:10. 1 Timothy 5:24-25: 24 Some men’s sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.25 Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid. 1 Corinthians 3:13 13 Every man’s work SHALL be made MANIFEST: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is. 1 Corinthians 4:5 5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will MAKE MANIFEST the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God. Also in 1 John there are hints to the effect of our imperfection here such as in: 1 John 2:28 "ashamed before him at his coming." This in essence says that many WILL have shameful lives at his coming. 1 John 3:2 "it doth not yet appear what we shall be" speaks also of our present imperfection. I am still studying and hoping to understand better, but this really helped.I still by no means believe that one can go on live wickedly here and hope to go to heaven. As for my gluttonous friend, I just used him as an example. I don't condemn him as an unsaved person. Let me know if you can shed more light on 1 JOhn 3:10 and it's meaning. Thanks. |
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4 | Who makes the rules? | 1 John 3:9 | Baptistbred | 94693 | ||
I must say I appreciate your thoughtful and intelligent answer with some of the irrelevant answers I have been getting. Thanks! I think you understand my dilema. You have given me food for thought and I will condider your comments. They have shed some light on the subject. I will study the scriptures more to try and understand. Let me know if you can shed more light on "when" we can tell a lost person from a saved person. |
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5 | Who makes the rules? | 1 John 3:9 | Baptistbred | 94624 | ||
No one has yet answered 1 John 3:10. It says , I quote once again, "By this the children of God and the children of the devil are OBVIOUS." KJV says "manifest". Must I continually ask the same question and be told that we live under grace? I have been a Baptist my entire life hold to "grace by faith alone"! Of course I don't offer my corrupt works to God as an offering to him for my salvation! John obviously emphasizes that one's faith CAN BE SEEN. Everyone keeps saying in essence that only the inward life counts to God. Then what of the hundreds of scriptures that point to the OUTWARD life? #1. We are to be able to discern the lost according to John. #2. We discern this by their works according to John. #3. My original question, "Who makes the rules as to what sins manifest a lost person, and what sins manifest the Christian struggling with sin? #4. How are we to tell a struggling Christian from a expert hypocrite? John says we can-how? |
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6 | Who makes the rules? | 1 John 3:9 | Baptistbred | 94605 | ||
Sal, please see my note to Joe Reformed. Thanks. |
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7 | Who makes the rules? | 1 John 3:9 | Baptistbred | 94604 | ||
You said: believe that the critical difference between the children of God and those of the Devil is not sin (though sin is important), but FAITH. Who are we looking to for our righteous standing before God? Our own works or the work of Christ on our behalf? John tells us that "...everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure." This hope is in Christ alone. The reason why we desire holiness rather than sin is due to the love we bear for our Lord. James says one cannot see faith WITHOUT works. 2:20: But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? I appreciate yours and Sal's comments, but both of you are saying that basically salvation is a "heart matter" or a "faith matter". This goes against 1 John 3:10 and a host of other verses in 1 John that speak of objective, not subjective proof of real salvation. |
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8 | Who is this guy? | 2 Tim 3:16 | Baptistbred | 94496 | ||
Who is this guy? This is the Studybibleforum.com isn't it? If he doesn't believe in the authority of the bible ,administrator, please get him off!He is in direct violation of the codes for this site. "This post is not intended as a personal attack on the authority of the Bible or on other users of this forum. " |
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9 | Who makes the rules? | 1 John 3:9 | Baptistbred | 94493 | ||
I really appreciate your humble spirit and thoughts on the matter. I still have a question, if "By this the children of God and the children of the devil are OBVIOUS" , and your statement "And as far as commiting sins and repenting of every one. We are covered by the blood, but where is your heart in the matter? If you are just using that as an excuse to sin, then you will not be forgiven. But if you are trying to serve God with your all, then you will be. God looks at the heart. If it ultimately is a heart matter, how can it be obvious? |
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10 | Who makes the rules? | 1 John 3:9 | Baptistbred | 94384 | ||
I appreciate your comments. I agree with all you said, however the question I have is still unanswered. In James 3:2 it says " We all stumble in many ways" . This , in reality, means "we all sin in many ways".Now do we confess every tiny offense as soon as we commit it? Lets take the patriarchs. Several of them directly violated the old testament law of marriage. They had no resmorse or repentance. This, according to 1 John 3:9 would be continuing in sin. Therefore they, according to 1 John 3:9 would be lost. The outward working of the Spirit of God has not changed. God's children have always been characterized by righteousness, right? These were not the heathen, they were God's select men of example. What about Rom. 7:15? "For what I am doing I do not understand; for I am not practicing what I would like to do, but I am doing the very thing I hate." NASB Paul says "doing" , "practicing". I am not trying to be contentious, but just trying to understand. Here is another thing. 1 John 3:10 says "By this the children of God and the children of the devil are OBVIOUS" (NASB My emphasis.) I don't understand that. If they are so obvious, why is it so difficult to discern the saved and lost? Prov. 24:9 "The thought of foolishness is sin" KJV All these definitions of sin confuse me. One almost has to believe there are sins for believer's that are covered by grace and are not "sins", and there are sins of unbelievers that "really"are sins. If the thoughts of an unbeliever are sin, why are not the same thoughts sin when believers think them? AAAAHH! :) The thing I have realized is that EVERY CHRISTIAN, EVERY DAY, CONTINUES IN SIN TECHNICALLY. Romans 14:23 "whatever is not from faith is sin." Now do we have perfect faith all the time? Do we confess this sin of lack of faith EVERY time we HAVE a lack of faith? If not, we are "continuing in sin". James 4:17 "Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin." Have we , as believers, neglected anything that is required of us? Yes! Have we repented of EVERY failure in this area and have thence continued fulfilling ALL that is required of us? No. Someone would say, "It's all covered by the blood for we believers". Then hey! Let's go ahead and have a fling and sin! I'll end it with that for now. |
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11 | What does it mean in the Bible when it? | Romans | Baptistbred | 94337 | ||
In Ge. 3:17 and Romans 8:20 it explains how the earth was cursed when man Adam sinned in the garden. The earth was originally made perfect (Ge. 1:31) So originally we "belonged" as part of the sinless earth, because there was no sin existing at the time. When sin came we and the earth were cursed. When/if we became believers in the gospel, we were then no longer part of the earth, because we are no longer under the curse of sin. The earth is still cursed (Rom. 8:22) and those who have not recieved God's gift of salvation. (John 3:36) This is what I see from scripture as the explanation. | ||||||
12 | Who makes the rules? | 1 John 3:9 | Baptistbred | 94284 | ||
I have been in the full time ministry for 29 years and given the last 15 years of my life to intense study of the Word of God. Nevertheless, I still am having difficulty understanding 1 John 3:9 and similar verses. I have all of John MacArthur's , J.Vernon McGee's, John Calvin's, John Gill's, Barnes Notes, etc....... Here is my question: Example given: I know a preacher who has pastored a church for over 40 years and has a good testimony. Has always been faithful to his wife and in almost every way been a good example of a minister. However in one area he has always failed. Exessive overeating and neglect of his Temple of God. Now, in view of 1 John 3:9 , has he NOT been continuing in sin for 40 years? By the way, he has suffered tremendous health problems for many years and could die at any time because of these. Who makes the rules as to WHAT sins one has to continue in to be "continuing in sin?" |
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13 | Actions betray condtion? | Not Specified | Baptistbred | 78330 | ||
Can one judge if one is saved by his actions? John Calvin's comments on 1 John 1:7: "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." "Then, integrity of conscience is alone that which distinguishes light from darkness" I fully agree that God only knows one's heart, but I still believe the bible teaches we can discern to a certain extent the general state of one's relationship with/without God. Along this line, please tell me how Barnes' comments on Acts 8:23 apply: Verse 23:"For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.". For I perceive. That is, by the act which he had done. His offer had shown a state of mind that was wholly inconsistent with true religion. One single sin may as certainly show that there is no true piety, as many acts of iniquity. It may be so decided, so malignant, so utterly inconsistent with just views, as at once to determine what the character is. The sin of Simon was of this character. Peter here does not appear to have claimed the power of judging the heart; but he judged, as all other men would, by the act. |
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14 | Actions betray condtion? | 1 John 1:7 | Baptistbred | 78334 | ||
Can one judge if one is saved by his actions? John Calvin's comments on 1 John 1:7: "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." "Then, integrity of conscience is alone that which distinguishes light from darkness" I fully agree that God only knows one's heart, but I still believe the bible teaches we can discern to a certain extent the general state of one's relationship with/without God. Along this line, please tell me how Barnes' comments on Acts 8:23 apply: Verse 23:"For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.". For I perceive. That is, by the act which he had done. His offer had shown a state of mind that was wholly inconsistent with true religion. One single sin may as certainly show that there is no true piety, as many acts of iniquity. It may be so decided, so malignant, so utterly inconsistent with just views, as at once to determine what the character is. The sin of Simon was of this character. Peter here does not appear to have claimed the power of judging the heart; but he judged, as all other men would, by the act. |
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15 | Is Bankruptcy Stealing? | Bible general Archive 1 | Baptistbred | 78322 | ||
Psalms 37:21 I feel for you and agree with that overall "chicanery" used by many of these companies is wrong, nevertheless when we sign up for a credit card, we agree to thier terms no matter how unreasonable they may be. We have the option of not agreeing to those terms and to search for other means of finance. My brother got into many thousands of dollars worth of debt by credit cards when he got married 8 years ago. He quickly realized his mistake and changed his borrowing and spending habits, but still they are just now coming to the "victory mark" in paying these debts off. Many justify tax evasion by pointing out the unfairness of the government at times, but still Jesus paid his taxes even though He knew the government was corrupt.It is a good sign that you are concerned over this matter and shows you want to please God. |
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16 | Women Pastors? | 1 Tim 3:2 | Baptistbred | 77889 | ||
I am sorry but there is none. 1 Timothy 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the "husband of one wife", vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Titus 1:6 If any be blameless, the "husband of one wife", having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 1 Timothy 2:12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. |
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17 | Why did God harden Pharoh's heart? | Rom 9:17 | Baptistbred | 77887 | ||
Read Romans 9:17-23. This enters into the subject of election which is the most contaversial there is! I am sure if you do a search you would find alot on this. | ||||||
18 | Perseverance of the saints | Not Specified | Baptistbred | 76291 | ||
Let me restate my question. In Matthew 18:22 the context is "continuing forgiveness" for repeated sins against us by a brother. This constitutes "continuing sinning" by a brother.(i.e. because we are to forgive him "continuously") How is this true in the context of the biblical doctrine of Perseverance of the Saints? I.E. How could a brother "continue sinning" against a brother in the first place according to 1 John 3:9? |
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19 | Perseverance of the saints | 1 Cor 13:4 | Baptistbred | 76300 | ||
Let me restate my question. In Matthew 18:22 the context is "continuing forgiveness" for repeated sins against us by a brother. This constitutes "continuing sinning" by a brother.(i.e. because we are to forgive him "continuously") How is this true in the context of the biblical doctrine of Perseverance of the Saints? I.E. How could a brother "continue sinning" against a brother in the first place according to 1 John 3:9? |
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20 | continuing in sin | Not Specified | Baptistbred | 76278 | ||
How does one reconcile John 8:31, 1 John 3:9, 1 John 5:18, Job 17:9, etc. (I. E. the Doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints) , with Matthew 18:22? If a brother sins day after day, after day, times without number, doesn't that constitute "continuing in sin"? Shawn Lam. 3:22-23 |
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