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1 | EXPLAIM CHAPTER 3 VERSE 5 | John | g3ills | 102919 | ||
junmeskie--I can appreciate your hard work and labor in the Ante-Nicene Fathers, of which I am not yet quite familair with. But I do happen to have their works. I will dig in and get back with you. I notice that Charles Spurgeon and J. Vernon McGee don't agree with you. J. Vernon McGee didn't quite agree with me either. So verse 5 may not be speaking of physical birth when it speaks of water, but I dare to say that it is speaking of water baptism as if it had something to do with salvation. I still hold that the washing has to be by the washing of water by the Word. (Eph. 5:26) That is where the cleansing comes from, the Word. From the Word I learn about the blood shed by the Word made flesh in order that my sins could be washed away. What saves me, the water baptism or the finished work of Jesus Christ, or both? I am one that believe that faith in the finished work of Christ alone is what saves me. Reason being is, that if I attach anything that I do (baptism in water) to what Jesus Christ has done ( and what He has done He claimed that the work was finished, John 19:30), then Christ must've left out something. For it is not by works of rightousness which we have done...titus 3:5a, it is a gift of God not of works, lest any man should boast Eph.2:8b-9. I think that it is dangerous, no matter what centry christian we are or refer to, to add anything to the finished work of Christ. The thief on the cross next to Jesus must've missed the mark too...but the Word Himself disagrees with that. The Word we read and the Word Jesus spoke in fleshly person are no different. And there were no special provisions for any man to go to be with Jesus, and everyone else must follow something different. As you can probably see, I am very basic in my understanding of the scriptures, but I think that basic is sufficient for me to stand on. I don't call myself trying to be arrogant or anything like that. I will search through the Ante, and Post- Nicene fathers and see if my understanding is enlightened. And get back with you... it will take awhile though. Peace to you Junmeskie, g3ills. | ||||||
2 | EXPLAIM CHAPTER 3 VERSE 5 | John | g3ills | 102754 | ||
junmeskie, I cannot comment on some of the scriptures that you used for the simple fact that I have not much knowledge on them e.g. Ezek. But the other scriptures that you are using does not agree with your commentary of them. It will be probably unwise to get into a debate over baptism, but scripture speaks of one baptism (Eph.4:5), what do you suppose scripture is speaking of? Keep in mind I Cor. 12:13 "For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body..." Now, the water baptism of which you speak is not the cleansing agent that causes us to be acceptable. You stated that "we are adopted to His family, but before we are accepted, we must be cleansed by taking a shower to take off dirts." If that be the case, then what do we do with Hebrews 9:22? It is the blood of Jesus Christ that washed away our sins, not water baptism. Being baptised into Christ as you stated from Rom.6:3, goes along with ICor.12:13. What we do in the water is symbolic of what The Spirit had done upon our believing in the finished work of The Lord Jesus. You used 1Pet.3:21 to say that baptism now saves you, the rest of that verse disagrees with your commentary also for is says, "(not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:". If we be honest with ourselves about baptism in water, we would note where that water goes. Not to the heart and conscience, but just the outward body. I believe that the washing of regeneration in Titus 5:3 you mentioned, goes with Eph.5:26. Christ gave Himself for the church "That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,". I leave room junmeskie, that my observation may not be absolutly right, but this is were I stand. Yes I believe that we are born again by baptism, but not the going down into the water, but the baptism of The Spirit into Jesus Christ, thus becoming a part of His body. The water cannot do that for you. Peace to you, g3ills |
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3 | how do I know if God is speaking to me | John | g3ills | 102608 | ||
Good answer Makarios, you helped me also, this is the reason that I love this forum. Peace, g3ills | ||||||
4 | EXPLAIM CHAPTER 3 VERSE 5 | John | g3ills | 102605 | ||
Nicodemus asks can he enter a second time into his mothers womb and be born a second time. Jesus responds with "Except a man be born of the water" (of woman) "and of the Spirit" (of God) "he cannot enter the kingdom of God." The answer to your question is found in John 3:4,6 Notice how He follows up with verse 6 saying, "That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit." compare with these scriptures and see if it helps. The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven. (1Cor.15:47) Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. (1Cor.15:50) Hopfully it helps. peace, g3ills. |
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5 | Are you onced saved always saved? | John | g3ills | 102603 | ||
Brother George - 2Pet.2:22 would explain v21, I would think. Someone else would say it better than I can, so I quote one that I am in agreement with concerning this verse. "The dog and pig mentioned in this verse may symbolize temporary external changes resulting from conformity to a false profession of faith. Contrastly, a sheep is designated as the one representing a true believer with a living faith in Jesus Christ (John 10:1-21). This faith is indicated by the fruits of his faith." Spiros Zodhiates peace,g3ills. |
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6 | What Sin? | John | g3ills | 102588 | ||
The Word teaches that there is no sin that Jesus did not die for. Therefore there is no sin that is gone unpaid for by the blood of Christ. You are correct that we all have sin of some sort, and the scripture that you quoted (1John 1:8,10)simply tells us that if we say these things, the Truth is not in us. As v6 tells us that if we say that we have fellowship with Him and have a lifestyle of walking in darkness, we lie and do not the truth. I think that the sin of unbelief will be the sin that will cause you to lose out on salvation. But that would be a person that is not in Christ. For a person who is born again, to sin, will not cause him to lose his salvation because we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the rightous. (1John 2:1-2) Jesus is our rightousness, we do not stand in this grace in which we stand because of or in our own rightousness, but that of Christ's. He is our atonement. This doesn't give us a license to go out and do what we please because Jesus has already paid the price but... "if any man sin"... These are just my thoughts, though small, I think that if you read khuck's answer to 1-heavenbound question "Are you once saved always saved", you would get a good answer to your question, I think. peace to you, g3ills |
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7 | what type of book is the bible, research | Bible general Archive 2 | g3ills | 100925 | ||
M.Draves, I could not find some of the answers that you asked. I lack the tools to search some of them, please feel free to enlighten me on some good tools for theories (JEPD). I couldn't find words like TaNak, or mashal (except for mashal being a village in Asher located in the plain south of Acre) I wonder if TaNak has to do with "divisions", according to your hint??? Torah... The first five books of the OT, the Law of Moses Neviim... known as the 2nd division of the OT, the prophets. Kethuvim... known as the 3rd division of the OT, the writings The Septuagint is a greek translation of the Hebrew OT scriptures. The portion of books rejected by the Proestants are called Apocrypha. Could'n find what the Roman Catholics call it. the classification of the writings that were written first... The Pentateuch(???) Author of the only Historical book in the NT... Luke Non excepted book for NT... the gospel of Thomas Well that is what I could come up with, maybe you see why I wanted to know HOW to research properly. I am always open for suggestions and references. Peace, G. |
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8 | what type of book is the bible, research | Bible general Archive 2 | g3ills | 100711 | ||
Sorry Mr.Draves, I have been calling you Drake, my mistake. G | ||||||
9 | what type of book is the bible, research | Bible general Archive 2 | g3ills | 100710 | ||
Hank, I will, thank you again. But please don't misunderstand...the grown people I speak of don't shun me because I exert effort to learn of Christ, but because I seek a Paul to a Timothy. It is easy to look Christian behind a pulpit or in church, but how do you cope with everyday living and the challenges that come in life? I often wonder how a man of God who is really close to God would react to certain things in a christian manner. Most people seem to shun that. Do you know what I mean? example: I made alot of mistakes raising my children because I didn't know how to handle some situations, it seems that some wrong decisions could have been avoided if I could have seen how my dad would've handled situations properly. I hope that I am making sense. I equate that with my christian living, to be around seasoned men, to see how to respond Christ-like to everyday situations. I would take up too much space to go on, I hope this make sense. G | ||||||
10 | what type of book is the bible, research | Bible general Archive 2 | g3ills | 100698 | ||
Drake, this is the first I've heard of him. Interesting, thank you, that was incouraging. G | ||||||
11 | what type of book is the bible, research | Bible general Archive 2 | g3ills | 100690 | ||
No, I am not in seminary or nothing like that. I am a 46 year old man that is not very well educated. I was 38 years old before I realized that I was not dumb. So now I am trying to learn without the help of the grades 1-12. So I missed alot. I take classes like precept on precept (Kay Author ministries) with a local bible teacher. I am a person who still longs for what I missed growing up from my dad, but I realize that it will never happen because grown people think that something is wrong with an man my age trying to follow too closely to learn Christ. So this is my way to run with the horses, and learn. I do not call myself chalenging anyone's view, rather I welcome them. I do however stand on the scriptures as the only living book, my love letter from God. G | ||||||
12 | what type of book is the bible, research | Bible general Archive 2 | g3ills | 100677 | ||
No Drake, nothing can change my view of the Bible, but I cannot answer alot of questions concerning scriptures as I would like. I have copied the questions that you asked, that I may find the answers and expand my understanding. (which is not all that great, I am learning). The only question that I can answer is the classification for the first three Gospels that John does not fall into...which would be the synoptic gospels, which means "to see the whole together", so called because of their simularity. This is my reason for trying to learn how to research. When I look at the answers of quite a few of you on the forum, I no doubt fit in at the bottom of the pole. But I want to learn, that is why I appreciate you seasoned saints. I will get back with you on the answers of the other questions. G. | ||||||
13 | what type of book is the bible, research | Bible general Archive 2 | g3ills | 100493 | ||
Hank, I appreciated so much your answer to my question on how to search out what type of book is the bible. You are right, I should always let the scriptures speak for itself. You were very helpful. I will have other bible questions in the future, I would like to call on you, God Bless...and you also Drake | ||||||
14 | what type of book is the bible, research | Bible general Archive 2 | g3ills | 100235 | ||
Thank you on the information on what to search. I do read the bible, and I see it as, history, literiture, forthtelling of the future, and most of all I see it as instructions for life. But as a class question, I didn't know what to use to study out the question. Also, I wanted to get other views of what type of book the bible is. I still would appreiciate more views. | ||||||
15 | what type of book is the bible, research | Not Specified | g3ills | 100225 | ||
What type of book is the bible, and how do I go about researching this question out? | ||||||
16 | what type of book is the bible, research | Bible general Archive 2 | g3ills | 100229 | ||
What type of book is the bible, and how do I go about researching this question out? | ||||||