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1 | do we have any free will? | Bible general Archive 1 | tigerman | 3337 | ||
Yes, we do have free will. The bible says that following Jesus is a choice we have to make (Matthew 16:24, Mark 8:34, Luke 9:23). | ||||||
2 | do we have any free will? | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 15969 | ||
Tigerman, Do you think we continue to have freewill after we are saved? The choice to leave God? Kin |
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3 | do we have any free will? | Bible general Archive 1 | zach† | 32858 | ||
Yes, I personally believe that we have free will after we become saved. We still sin don't we? So if we say that we don't have free will after becoming saved, we would have to conclude that God does our sinning for us after we are saved. And we know that is NOT the case. We choose to sin even after being saved. Again I repeat, God does NOT take away our free will once we are saved | ||||||
4 | do we have any free will? | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 33025 | ||
I agree with you. If we have the freewill to sin after salvation, do we have the freewill to leave God? Kin | ||||||
5 | do we have any free will? | Bible general Archive 1 | zach† | 33566 | ||
Kin; Scripture says: God will never leave us or forsake us. And you can believe that is true. The other side of the coin is, we can forsake Him. The LORD is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you. (2 Chr. 15:2) and other verses as well. |
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6 | Practical definition of 'forsake?' | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 33575 | ||
Dear zach†, Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus! Could you please supply me with a *practical* definition of 'forsake?' Is this an 'anti-faith?' An 'incantation?' An 'action' that is universal, or case-by-case? Are steps involved, or is there a 'one time and you are out' violation? Or is it a combination of two or more of the above? Is it possible to 'forsake' and 're-repent?' Is there something I have missed entirely? While I admit that there are abundant Scriptures that speak of the possibility, scarce are those that explain how and when grace is defeated. Blessings and peace to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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7 | Practical definition of 'forsake?' | Bible general Archive 1 | Dino Bencini | 33706 | ||
Yes Jesus will always take you back. The only unforgivable sin Jesus talks about is grieveing the holy spirit. I think if you've committed the un-forgivable sin you wont want to seek repentance anyway. Here are some scripture, I think they speak for themselves... Mark 3:28 Truly I say to you, all sins shall be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they utter; Mark 3:29 but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin |
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8 | *Practical* not *ethereal* | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 33733 | ||
Dear Dino Bencini, Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus! Trust, my friend, that I well know this Scripture! The problem is: 1) If Jesus will always take you back, then are we in a constant state of saved-unsaved-saved-unsaved...etc.? 1a) If so, is the outcome sure that in the end we are saved? or, 1b) Are we unsure of our status? i.e. Are we saved only if we are in God's good grace(s) at the moment of our death? 1c) Doesn't God know when we will die? i.e. If God doesn't know if we are saved or not, it seems to deny any form of the words 'chosen,' 'elect,' or 'known' by God, except in a general sense. As one that believes in a personal God, I find this very disconcerting! 2) I was asking for a *practical* definition, not an *ethereal* one. The doctrine of a believer committing an 'unforgiveable sin' depends upon the two phrases 'blaspheme (sometimes 'grieve') the Holy Spirit' and 'deny Christ.' That these two concepts are in the Bible I cannot deny! However, if we are to preach this doctrine, the burden of explaining what this means falls upon us. It cannot be a vague thing! Also, if you make these sins *easy* to commit, then you send to hell some that God has counted as in heaven. My examples are Peter and David. (though there are many more!) In the Old Testament and the New, God's people have sinned terribly and been forgiven, Jesus was denied, and the Holy Spirit grieved. But God, in His great mercy saved even those! It is this same mercy that I lean upon! How about you? Or is it now your effort and clean life that will now get you into heaven? In conclusion, I say that I am not against your claim of 'possible unforgiveable sin' as a theory and a dire warning. But if you bandy this theory 'loosely' to the effect of eroding the faith of those that God has loved, you are committing the sin of robbing God's people. Me, I prefer to encourage God's people in a positive sense. I do not offer the false security of 'God loves you whatever you do!' But I do preach that His love is effective to the salvation of those who are call His name! Can we say to God's people, "You could lose your salvation, but I'm not going to tell you how!"(?) It seems to me that if we only preach a perfect life...or else!, then we are 'faith-robbers,' not 'faith-givers.' Blessings to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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9 | *Practical* not *ethereal* | Bible general Archive 1 | Curtnsally | 33742 | ||
Brother Charis I agree with what you are saying. I would ask... fundamentally, doesn't this get back to the "free will vs chosen" debate? If we are chosen, then can we fall away? Does God choose us... if so can we de-select ourselves by our actions, or is grace irresistable. In regard to your words of encouragement toward believers who waver, I am reminded of a number of supporting scriptures. The first and most obvious is the reaction of the father to the prodigal son, who received his wayard one back with great love after the son had made a total wreck of his life. If this isn't a picture of our Father in heaven, I don't know what is! Another is the admonition "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching." in Hebrews 10:25. Of course, we are not to "Sin all the more that grace may abound"... but everyone knows this. We don't have to use Scripture like a bat. Jesus said, "If you love me, feed my sheep". We feed the flock with our words of encouragement. Excellent words! Blessings Curt |
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