Results 1 - 3 of 3
|
|
|||||
Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Ordered by Verse | ||||||
Results | Verse | Author | ID# | |||
1 | Where are the scriptures, believers? | Matt 6:15 | Morant61 | 15281 | ||
Greetings Bill Mc! A heretic? Not a chance! :-) Actually, I'm close to your view of forgiveness, but for a different reason. I'm an Arminian. As such, I view the atonement as being univeral in scope. Therefore, I would extend your argument to say that in the atonement, everyone's sins are forgiven. But, it is only when we respond to the gospel that we receive the benefits. So, we have different reasons, but similar thinking! p.s. - To those on the forum who tire of the Calvinism and Arminianism debate: Don't respond, I'm not trying to start a debate. I'm just explaining my viewpoint! Did you notice that I refrained from participating in the Once Saved, Always Saved thread? :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
||||||
2 | Where are the scriptures, believers? | Matt 6:15 | Bill Mc | 15283 | ||
Dear Tim, I don't know what an Arminian or a Calvinist is. I know enough to know that they seem to be at odds or war or something. I know it sounds stupid but I haven't studied either one. Nevertheless, I agree with your statement, 'in the atonement, everyone's sins are forgiven. But, it is only when we respond to the gospel that we receive the benefits.' Complete forgiveness is provided for everyone but it is part of the package when we receive Christ - "In Him we have redemption, the forgiveness of sin." "God was in Christ, reconciling the WORLD to Himself, not counting men's sins against them." - 2 Cor 5:19 "In Him we have received the reconciliation." - Romans 5:10,11 (I think that's the reference) I believe that God has reconciled the world to Himself because, well...He said so. That's why Paul says, "God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself...so we beg you on behalf of Christ, BE reconciled to God." God has done it, so believe it and BE it - accept that it is true. I feel the same way about the forgiveness issue. "In Him, we HAVE redemption, the forgiveness of sins." God has forgiven us IN CHRIST so BE forgiven. God has done it, so believe it and BE it - accept that it is true. Take care, Tim. Rest in His love, Bill Mc |
||||||
3 | Where are the scriptures, believers? | Matt 6:15 | Morant61 | 15287 | ||
Greetings Bill! Amen! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
||||||