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1 | examples of disobedient people who died | Luke 8:13 | EdB | 88541 | ||
John Is the meaning of "all" important or is salvation important? Is the meaning of "whosoever" important or is love important? Is the meaning of "world" important or is Christina fellowship important? John this is dancing on a the head of a pin, what is important than you and I are saved. We should be sharing the message of Jesus with the world not arguing over whether we choose or God choose to save us. If either of us could supply conclusive proof to end this argument right now, we would, and what would be the result? Would that change either of our positions in the kingdom, would it draw others closer, would it hasten Jesus' second coming? The answer is no! I think that nets down to useless arguement in God's book. I still think Searcher56 is to be commended on his attempt to stop another round of useless debate. EdB |
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2 | examples of disobedient people who died | Luke 8:13 | John Reformed | 88548 | ||
Dear Ed, "Is the meaning of "all" important or is salvation important?" There are no unimportant words in the Bible. Of course, somethings are more important than others. I do consider the basis upon which we are saved an essential element of salvation; not because it determines salvation itself, but it shows why God alone is to be glorified for providing it. If we say that God makes salvation merely available, that opens the door to man who can take credit for the spark of goodness in prompting his choice. I will concede that true believers would never consider boasting, for in their hearts they know that their salvation was a work of God from top to bottom and from inside to out. It's a shame that their theology oft-times contradicts their experience. You said: "If either of us could supply conclusive proof to end this argument right now, we would, and what would be the result? Would that change either of our positions in the kingdom, would it draw others closer, would it hasten Jesus' second coming? The answer is no! I think that nets down to useless arguement in God's book." I would not presume to say what the outcome of an absolutely unified church would bring. But I do know it would be by God's providence and to His glory. John 3:27 John answered and said, "A man can receive nothing unless it has been given him from heaven. John |
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3 | examples of disobedient people who died | Luke 8:13 | EdB | 88687 | ||
John I agree with you about the possibilities of a unified church. Quite frankly that is exactly what I promoted for years, even though it has cost me dearly. However after my experience on this forum and seeing how Calvin's teachings can effect others, I'm in process of ridding my library of all his teachings. Funny at one time I referenced Calvin often many (most) times to the dismay of my peers, I honestly never saw the dark side of his teaching until I witnessed what has been displayed on this forum. I view any thought of a unified church as impossible until man realizes he can not explain what God has not revealed. And when he (man) attempts to make doctrine based on these theories he will divide and separate the church. Christianity is a religion of unity and love yet when man insists on injecting his thoughts it become twisted and distorted. Love and unity gets lost to ego and desire to be right. EdB |
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