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1 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151519 | ||
In his post #351 concerning Calvinism Kalos made the following statement " . . . WHAT DOES THE BIBLE TEACH ABOUT ELECTION? Election is the act of God whereby in eternity past He chose those who will be saved. Election is unconditional, because it does not depend on anything outside of God, such as good works or foreseen faith (Romans 9:16). This doctrine is repeatedly taught in the Bible, and is also demanded by our knowledge of God." Though I know that there are many who are much more learned than I will ever be, I simply do not read the words of scripture as making such a statement as is noted above. No doubt, they can be read as saying such, but the following is how I read it. God is an all knowing God. Before He created the heavens and earth, He knew each and every soul who would ever walk the face of the earth. He also knew who and who would not accept His Word, which was and is His one and only Son. Thus, “Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him. In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will . . . . . . “ Ephesians 1:4-5,11 Is it not his will, as is stated in scripture, that none should perish. If it were as is stated by Kalos, in having chosen His Elect, would it not be His will that the non elect would perish? Who are those he knew? Are they not those whom, from the beginning, He knew would know Him? I think this is more likely to fit the description of the loving and Graceful God of scripture. Is our faith not by His Grace? No, I do not believe that God just “picked and chose” from the pot of humanity, who would, and who would not be saved by His Grace. And though many interpret otherwise, I do not believe such a statement can be found in scripture if one takes scripture as it was intended, “as a whole,” not a bit here and another bit there. “Cover to cover.” I am called a Republican, but I am not a Republican. I am called a conservative, but I am not a conservative. I am called a Calvinist, but I am not a Calvinist. I tend to vote Republican because the party tends to poses morals, and lean toward what is scripturally founded, though they do not always operate by either. I tend to be a bit conservative. I believe the bible teaches such, but it also teaches charity and sympathy. I am called Calvinist because I believe what scripture teaches, even though others read it differently. I once looked up the biblical definition of the word “sin.” One of the many definitions of sin in scripture, is “anything done to the excess. It appears to me that Republicans, Democrats, Conservatives, Liberals, Calvinists and Armenianists, or what ever they are called, all tend to be ULTRA--Republican, ULTRA- Democrats, ULTRA-Conservatives, ULTRA-this and, ULTRA-that. Even when the opponent is right, they refuse to admit it and change their views. Why can we not just be Christians; All members of one body; the body of Jesus Christ, our savior? |
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2 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | kalos | 151526 | ||
"sin is lawlessness" You write: One of the many definitions of sin in scripture, is “anything done to the excess." God says: AMPLIFIED 1 John 3:4 Everyone who commits (practices) sin is guilty of lawlessness; for [that is what] sin is, lawlessness (the breaking, violating of God's law by transgression or neglect--being unrestrained and unregulated by His commands and His will). NASB 1 John 3:4 Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. Where in the Bible -- book, chapter, and verse -- does it say that sin is "anything done to the excess"? |
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3 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151559 | ||
Though the exact words are not in scripture, I have read the thought therein. Ie., greed, gluttony. I cannot currently put my finger on the passage, but when I do, no doubt, this thread will more than likely be long forgotten. | ||||||
4 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | DocTrinsograce | 151561 | ||
Dear Not Yet, Are you thinking, perhaps, of the following? Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. (Philippians 4:5) I don't think it can be used for the purposes you intend, but it is the only verse I can think of that says anything close to being critical of doing things "to excess." In Him, Doc |
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5 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151566 | ||
No Doc. I can't remember where it was. It has been many years, but I am sure that the meaning was sumed up in my paraphrasure. | ||||||
6 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | DocTrinsograce | 151577 | ||
Dear NYP, I am sorry, but I cannot find any Scripture that affirms your definition of sin. In Him, Doc |
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7 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151729 | ||
Well Doc, it's been over 30 years since I did that tid bit of research. Who knows? Perhaps I have had it wrong all these years. Perhaps I shouldn't feel so bad for getting rounder and rounder after all. Either way, I've lived many years with that phrase in mind, and I have found that "anything done to the excess" does tend reverse the initial goal, make one a glutton, or worshiper of one sort or another, which is sinful, or just plain burn one out. In Him. |
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8 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | DocTrinsograce | 151732 | ||
Dear NYP, Very good adages, aphorisms, and attitudes, to be sure. Nevertheless, we want to be as close to Scriptural truth as possible. Hone those research skills, NYP. You'll find they are commodities of great value to the forum! In Him, Doc |
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9 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151797 | ||
Well Doc. No doubt research is of value, but what does one find but the "adages, aphorisms, and attitudes" of someone else. What can I quote you from research which does not fit the above category, but scripture? I research when I am looking for an answer. That my words are my words, and not the adages, aphorisms, and attitudes of someone else, gives them value. That others may not reconize the validity of my words, is that to my discredit, or theirs? It has been said that "Not Yet" presents the picture of a dumb country bumpkin, but that there is more than meets the eye. What, dear brother do you suggest that I research? May I ask Doc, do you, as many do, dislike truth when it is concise, simple and to the point? Is scripture not often metaphorical? Does it not often embody common observations? What is it that makes my "adages, aphorisms, and attitudes" farther from scripture than what is to your liking? In His loving Name |
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