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1 | Praying for the 'World'. | Matt 5:44 | DocTrinsograce | 163814 | ||
Dear AO, You wrote, "It [salvation] is simply a gift that is given to those who chose righteousness." If a person merits salvation by their choice, then they have something of which to boast, wouldn't you say? Tim Moran once gave an extensive argument that Hebrews 11 was not about salvific faith at all. Do you disagree? The other verses appear to have little to do with merit. Reconciliation is a work of God, not a cooperative effort. That's what makes it the good news! In Him, Doc |
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2 | Praying for the 'World'. | Matt 5:44 | Aspiring Overseer | 163826 | ||
Dear Doc, A few more items for your consideration: Matt 13:45-46 45 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, 46 and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it. NAS Note that the merchant was not simply given the “pearl”. First he sought it (action); found it (action); went and sold all he had (action) and bought it (etc.). Do you think he kept it a secret for the rest of his life or would he share his joy with others? Jer 9:23-24 23 Thus says the LORD, "Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; 24 but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things, "declares the LORD. NAS Those who understand and know God can certainly boast of their Lord. Their belief has been proven by their action and rewarded by God. They can confidently boast of this gracious system! AO |
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3 | Praying for the 'World'. | Matt 5:44 | DocTrinsograce | 163858 | ||
Dear AO, It is commendable that you've presented a fully Biblical aphorism. Boasting of the Lord is perfectly appropriate since His eternal purpose is entirely a matter of His doing. I'm certainly glad that in my own life He didn't choose to leave me to make my own decisions about eternity. I'd have never made it. Jesus answered and said unto them, "This is the work of God, that ye believe on Him Whom He hath sent." (John 6:29) "It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life." (John 6:63) In Him, Doc |
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4 | Praying for the 'World'. | Matt 5:44 | Aspiring Overseer | 163882 | ||
Doc, Clearly stated truth; yes, that is what we should all strive to achieve, is it not? You wrote, "I'm certainly glad that in my own life He didn't choose to leave me to make my own decisions about eternity. I'd have never made it.". Just how has that worked for you with God making your decisions? That would have been great for Ananias and Sapphira! Best regards, AO |
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5 | Praying for the 'World'. | Matt 5:44 | DocTrinsograce | 163887 | ||
Dear AO, We shall see in glory how it all works out. I'll depend on the grace of God, the author and perfector, of my faith over a human decision any old day! "Forasmuch as some people imagine that they must look on God as a respecter of persons if they believe that without any respect had to the previous merits of men, He hath mercy on whom He will, and calls whom it is His pleasure to call, and makes good whom He pleases. The scrupulousness of such people arises from their not duly attending to this one thing, namely, that damnation is rendered to the wicked as a matter of debt, justice and desert, whereas the grace given to those who are delivered is free and unmerited, so that the condemned sinner cannot allege that he is unworthy of his punishment, nor the saint vaunt or boast as if he was worthy of his reward." --Augustine Regarding Ananias and Sapphira: Have you ever heard of "secondary causes?" "During this earthly life corrupt nature remains in those who are born of God, that is to say, regenerated. Through Christ it is pardoned and mortified, yet both the corruption itself, and all that issues from it, are truly and properly sin." (see Ecc 7:20; Romans 7:18, 22-25; Galatians 5:17; 1 John 1:8) You mix apples and oranges when you combine your regenerational decisionalism with the acts of the redeemed. One topic at a time! In Him, Doc |
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