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1 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172499 | ||
Hi Mark, Joh 1:12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, Now..if we read this verse in isolation, we logically may conclude that regeneration occurs upon the faith of the unregenerate hearer of the gospel message. But, when we compare it with other verses, questions arise. Faith by deinition is a spiritual gift. We are not born with it. Like all good gifts it comes from above. James 1:17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. Is there any evidence in the bible that wouldlead us tp presume that the carnal (ie natural; fleshy) man possesess this gift? No! All evidence is to the contrary. Dead in trespasses and sin; mind is enmity to things of God; unable to recieve or believe spiritual things...etc. I'm on a lunch break, but will look for your reply. God Bless, John |
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2 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | Morant61 | 172505 | ||
Greetings John! Just so we are clear, which verse says that 'faith' is a gift? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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3 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172511 | ||
Hi Tim, James 1:17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. I classify faith as a "good thing", and I know that you would as well. The question remaining is whether or not the unregenerate man has an inate spritual gift as a natural birthright. I think not! We lost all spirituality when Adam fell. John |
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4 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | mark d seyler | 172513 | ||
Hi John, Jam 1:17 Every good gift (lit. giving) and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. This says "every good gift", so faith, if indeed counted as a gift, would count as a good gift, but I don't see that this verse instructs us to count faith as a gift. Love in Christ, Mark |
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5 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | John 1:12 | hobbs | 172516 | ||
I never expect anyone to adopt my theology, therfore I am not surprised at your conclusion. God Bless Mark, John |
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