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1 | Theological Terms | Prov 1:5 | mark d seyler | 173922 | ||
Hi Doc, Synergy means working together, and so I know that we differ on the application of this word. You would call giving consent a "work". I do not. The Bible declares that we do not work for our salvation, yet it constantly demands our willingness before salvation occurs. In the case of the man who receives a call from his bank asking if it is alright for a Mr. Trump to deposit a bazillion dollars into his account, when the man says "yes", you would say that this man has worked for his wealth, while I would say that this man has not worked for his wealth, that he has received as a free gift that which this Mr. Trump has worked for. But the point that really captured my attention was: "This theory accordingly holds that the soul has not lost in the fall all inclination toward holiness, nor all power to seek for it under the influence of ordinary motives." We do not beleive that man, out of his "ordinary motives" seeks after God. Matt 11:28 "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest." 1 John 1 1 What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life-- 2 and the life was manifested, and we have seen and testify and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was manifested to us-- 3 what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ. Its not as if we are simply going through our lives, and one day wake up and say, "Ya know, I need a savior!" God makes Himself known to us - He comes to us - but He only saves us if we are willing to receive Him. John 1:12 But as many as received (active voice) Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, The Bible tells us that we receive Jesus. Over and over, throughout the pages of Scripture, God pleads with man to let Him save us. To let Him gather us together. God does not force Himself on people. God has done all the work of salvation. God wills all to be saved. God saves those who are willing. Love in Christ, Mark |
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2 | Theological Terms | Prov 1:5 | Ocelot | 173923 | ||
Amen! Ocelot |
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