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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: bjanko Ordered by Date |
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1 | Christian Dressing | Hebrews | bjanko | 32509 | ||
I do not understand the relationship of this comment to this thread, much less its pertinence to whatever it was I posted almost a year ago. |
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2 | Who Does God Draw? | 1 Tim 3:1 | bjanko | 13490 | ||
I don't see the discrepancy you are rerferring to in the passages. No part of the Bible contradicts another. You seem to have explained it yourself. |
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3 | Did Jesus die _only_ for the elect | 1 Tim 3:1 | bjanko | 13452 | ||
If Jesus died for all, then all would be saved. But all are not saved. Only some are saved: the elect. Those are the ones Jesus died for. To say otherwise is to say that Christ is not able to save, effectually, those whom He has chosen. To say otherwise is bring God down and to raise man's will up on a pedestal. |
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4 | some more things to consider... | 1 Tim 3:1 | bjanko | 12125 | ||
Those OT examples are a demonstration of God's righteousness and will be performed on the last day. Additionally, God judged in Christ all the sins of his elect people. Those OT principles are still valid. But the problem is there is no Christian theocracy active now as there was in the land of Palestine back then. But when Christ returns, the theocracy will be restored and so will its judgments of those who are pagan, who rejected Christ, or are tares in the spiritual "kingdom" of today. |
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5 | biblical or cultural? | 1 Tim 3:1 | bjanko | 11979 | ||
It's all biblical and applicable unless the Bible itself says or teaches that it's not. |
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6 | Proselyte to Judaism as means of salv. | OT general | bjanko | 3763 | ||
No. | ||||||
7 | what are the days? | Gen 1:2 | bjanko | 3762 | ||
What's wrong with the sun and moon being created on day 4? Who says that day 7 did not have an end? |
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8 | Do you have to be baptized to be saved? | Rom 6:3 | bjanko | 98 | ||
No, but rather you need to be saved first before you can be baptized. | ||||||
9 | Define term inerrancy and is it true? | 2 Tim 3:16 | bjanko | 2519 | ||
The doctrine of inerrancy of Scripture is the teaching that the Scripture is without error. The reason this is so is because the Bible is revelation from God, it is God's words. Since God is a God of truth and cannot lie or be in error, then neither can His words be false or errant. So, at the core, the doctrine of the inerrancy of Scripture is rooted in the fact that the Bible is from God Who Himself is unable to err. | ||||||
10 | healing the man who was born blind by Je | John | bjanko | 2085 | ||
The theme of John is to get the hearer/reader to believe in Jesus and be saved. Romans 10:14 says, "... How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? ..." When we hear the gospel and believe it, we spiritually "see" that Jesus is the Savior. At the end of the passage in question, Jesus turns the idea of blindness right around on the Pharisees. John 9:40 Those of the Pharisees who were with Him heard these things and said to Him, "We are not blind too, are we?" John 9:41 Jesus said to them, "If you were blind, you would have no sin; but since you say, 'We see,' your sin remains. The man in the story starts out blind but ends up seeing... not just physical sight, but he "sees" that Jesus is the Christ. The Pharisees, while under the delusion that they have spiritual discernment (that they can "see") are really bilnd. The exalted Pharisees are humbled, i.e., shown they are blind; and the humble blind man is exalted, i.e., given the gift of faith (spirtual "sight"). In John 20:30-31, John tells us that these things were written so that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ and be saved. This is why Jesus did the miracle, "so that the works of God might be displayed in him," (v. 3) and so that we might believe that Jesus Christ is OUR savior; he makes us "see" the truth about this -- heals our spiritual blindness -- and thereby causes us to cross over from death to eternal life in Him. |
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11 | Abiding seems to be very important in sc | John 15:4 | bjanko | 2083 | ||
3306 menĂ´; a prim. vb.; to stay, abide, remain:--abide(16), abides(22), abiding(4), await(1), continue(4), continues(1), endures(3), enduring(1), lasting(2), lives(1), living(1), remain(20), remained(6), remaining(1), remains(8), stand(1), stay(11), stayed(11), staying(3), waiting(1). Keeping the words from this lexicon in mind, "abiding" means to STAY DEEPLY STUCK in Christ, rooted in Him at such a deep level that you are as a branch which grows out of a vine, so that your very life and existence find their sap and nourishment in Christ Himself and in no other. Admittedly, a broad interpretation on my part. : ) |
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12 | Can a homosexual be an "Elect" | Matt 12:31 | bjanko | 1888 | ||
This question implies so many other questions. But, taking this question at face value, the answer would have to be "yes." | ||||||
13 | How about common sense? | Bible general Archive 1 | bjanko | 1488 | ||
I would ask you to supply Scripture for some of the things you have stated as well. The main thrust of what I am saying is that we should trust the Lord with our children, i.e., with how many He blesses us with and when. And this fits perfectly into the context of us living a life of total trust and dependence on the sovereign will of God. I do not believe in abortion, even in cases of rape or incest, or even when the mother's life is in danger. An abortion is the murdering of a guiltless person and Scripture says, "Thou shalt not murder." Anyway, it is a fact that instances where it's the child's life or the mother's are extremely rare. These are hyped-up scenarios in the media, unbelieving secularists, to bring fear confusion to the issue. God is in control and He is sovereign over all. Many forms of contraception, like RUD480 (or whatever it's called) and the IUD, simply kill the fertilized egg,or at least they at times work in that manner. So even some "contraceptions" actually work like tiny abortions. I do not think we ought to try and have as many kids as possible; but I also do not think we ought to try to prevent having any kids either. Again, my reasons come down to this: 1. If a Christian mother becomes pregnant God has provided that child for the family and its care. 2. We have a loving God, a God who provides for us, one Whom we can trust. 3. If God gives us a child, we should trust Him in that matter. "Practical matters" just do not come into these precepts; although I acknowledge that there could be some scenarios where things become less clear and we have to use our God-given wisdom. I just think those scenarios are the exception rather than the rule. My points are not so much about childbirth, but on absolute trust and dependence on the One who brought US into the world. "Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight." (Prov 3:5-6) |
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14 | Scripture please? | Bible general Archive 1 | bjanko | 1482 | ||
I did give you verses, I just didn't cite Chap and verse, assuming you would be familiar with them. I said, "I think it is Proverbs that says children are a blessing from the Lord." I was wrong; it's Psalm 127:3 "Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward" It follows that a gift not be returned to the Giver, but be enjoyed and appreciated. For instance, another great gift of God is the righteousness He has imputed to us in the Lord Jesus Christ. That's not something we would take it upon ourselves to deny or return to Him. There are other passages which show God's nature and so "by inference" I see that life and death are in his hands. If nothing else, look at the providential way He gave victory and defeat to Israel, depending on their obedience/disobedience. I could perhaps say more or be more specific, but I find myself falling asleep at my computer as I type, so I must go. Forgive me, Good night, bjanko |
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15 | No hope for unity of faith? | Hebrews | bjanko | 1401 | ||
We already have a unified church. It is the invisible church -- those who are God's people and have true faith. Not all who attend church are true Christians. But the invisible church is made of those who are truly saved and Christ is their head. Spiritually, we already have unity. In discussing doctrinal issues, we will not have total agreement until Christ's return. |
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16 | If our answers relied on Scripture alone | Hebrews | bjanko | 1365 | ||
No. Scripture does need to be interpreted. And that's always the sticking point. Unfortunately, these "arguments" will never cease till the Lord returns. | ||||||
17 | Does Genesis predict Jesus? | Genesis | bjanko | 1234 | ||
The protoevangel (however you spell it); the first proclamation of the Gospel is in Gen 3:15. "And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise you on the head, And you shall bruise him on the heel." He who will bruise Satan on the head is Christ. |
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18 | Satisfactory? | Hebrews | bjanko | 1215 | ||
Yes, you have done a very good job of explaining. And I agree with you. But concerning have "no CLEAR word from the Lord," I have this to say: The verse in 2 Peter is not a simple or easy one. A lot more study would have to be done. But I have always learned to interpret the obscure passages in light of the clear passages. So, I do not even base my views on this simple verse. I believe there are much clearer passages elsewhere, which I have discussed with jg8ball in another thread. But in response to what seems to be your main concern, that of not making judgment, I agree with you totally. I am merely speaking of the teaching or doctrine that says that a saved person cannot fall away and anyone who appears to was never really saved. However, this does not mean that I am in favor of judging who is saved and who is not. I am only discussing a principle declared in Scripture, not a means of how Christian should judge Christian. I hope that clarifies where I'm coming from a little better. |
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19 | When are we 'securely' saved? | Hebrews | bjanko | 1200 | ||
"I find it 'a bit of a stretch' to say that the 'knowledge of God' and 'way of righteousness' do not speak 'necessarily' of salvation" Maybe it is a stretch; maybe it is not. But I think you need to explain WHY it is a stretch in order to support your comment. |
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20 | When are we saved? | Hebrews | bjanko | 1192 | ||
But I would again add, the verse is summed up in the next verse were this state is referred to as the "way of righteousness." I do not see that "way of righteousness" and being saved from hell are necessarily the same thing. On the way to salvatiion, you confront this righteous way; but not all necessarily complete the journey to where they are securely saved. |
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