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1 | Bad things, Good People. Prov 4:10 | Prov 4:10 | Ocelot | 191042 | ||
Dear Jeff, I've read the Terms of Use. I'm not quite sure what name calling you're referring to. As far as labeling goes I assume you’re talking about the label “Calvinist”. To be honest, I didn't think they'd mind. If someone labeled me a "Christian" I wouldn't be offended. It seems to me that the individuals on this forum who adhere to the theological idea of predestination set forth by John Calvin (among others) are not ashamed of it (and rightfully so if they truly believe it). But if I have offended anyone by labeling them, I am very sorry. As for divisiveness, my intentions were to make peace. To assure Val that arguing the topic wasn’t going to get her anywhere. I can remember when I was new to the forum and got into a debate or two over predestination. It was very frustrating to have the opposing individuals ignore the obvious scriptural evidence (I’m sure they felt the same way about me). Anyway, I was simply trying to humorously make peace. If, after reading my explanation, you still believe that I was name calling, inappropriately labeling, or being divisive, please let me know and I will recant. Humbly, Dustin |
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2 | Bad things, Good People. Prov 4:10 | Prov 4:10 | Ocelot | 191002 | ||
Dear Val, You will find (or have found) that there are many Calvinists on this forum. Don't let this leave you dismayed. You will also find, if you live long enough and ask the right questions, that there are bugs in chocolate. Nothing is ever as we would like it. I wouldn't waste a whole lot of time arguing this subject if I were you(at least not on this forum). Just know that there are many out there that agree with you, just as there are many out there that disagree with you. Ocelot |
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3 | Keep the Sabbath Holy? | Bible general Archive 3 | Ocelot | 191001 | ||
Dear Doc, You may find these quotes interesting. "The primitive Christians did keep the Sabbath of the Jews;...therefore the Christians, for a long time together, did keep their conventions upon the Sabbath, in which some portions of the law were read: and this continued till the time of the Laodicean council." "The Whole Works" of Jeremy Taylor, Vol. IX,p. 416 (R. Heber's Edition, Vol XII, p. 416). "The ancient Christians were very careful in the observance of Saturday, or the seventh day...It is plain that all the Oriental churches, and the greatest part of the world, observed the Sabbath as a festival...Athanasius likewise tells us that they held religious assembles on the Sabbath, not because they were infected with Judaism, but to worship Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath, Epiphanius says the same." "Antiquities of the Christian Church," Vol.II Book XX, chap. 3, sec.1, 66. 1137,1138. Ocelot |
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4 | Keep the Sabbath Holy? | Bible general Archive 3 | Ocelot | 191000 | ||
Just a note: Revelation 1:10 does NOT mention the first day of the week. It does NOT mention the seventh day of the week. It simply says "the Lord's day". We are left to interpret what that means based on scripture. Ocelot |
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5 | Keep the Sabbath Holy? | Bible general Archive 3 | Ocelot | 190999 | ||
Just an informational note. You said, in regards to the Sabbath: "Be very careful about the SDA doctrines. They are rooted in the teachings of Ellen White..." The Adventist doctrine of The Sabbath was actually impressed upon the Adventist church, who were known as Millerites and were in fact Sunday keepers at the time, by a Seventh-day Baptist lady (not Ellen White), who's name eludes me. At that time, Ellen White was not involved in the leadership of the church. Just some information. Ocelot |
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6 | Is this scripture? | Bible general Archive 3 | Ocelot | 175754 | ||
Not to be contrary or anything, but I think it was actually Fredrick Nietzche that said “That which does not kill me makes me stronger.” Ocelot |
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7 | Jesus' Instruction to Nicodemus | John 3:14 | Ocelot | 173965 | ||
Dear John, I agree that the analogy is quite poor. In fact, no analogy could come close to the Real Thing in any way shape or form. No fable could come remotely close to illustrating the degradation of sin or the incredible wonder of grace. In any case, perhaps now is a good time for me to drop the subject. I hope there are no hard feelings between us. In Christian Love, Ocelot |
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8 | Jesus' Instruction to Nicodemus | John 3:14 | Ocelot | 173928 | ||
Dear John, I do not think you vile. And I am sorry for using such strong words. Ocelot |
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9 | Jesus' Instruction to Nicodemus | John 3:14 | Ocelot | 173926 | ||
Dear John, What if no one threw him the rope? Ocelot |
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10 | Theological Terms | Prov 1:5 | Ocelot | 173923 | ||
Amen! Ocelot |
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11 | Jesus' Instruction to Nicodemus | John 3:14 | Ocelot | 173902 | ||
Revelation 3:20 ‘Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and OPENS THE DOOR, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.’ Isaiah 45:22 “Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; For I am God, and there is no other.” Titus 2:11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, |
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12 | Jesus' Instruction to Nicodemus | John 3:14 | Ocelot | 173899 | ||
John, Your implication that Mark believes that man can save himself is (at least from what I know of Mark from his posts) a gross fabrication. If you were being swept downstream in a rushing river towards a waterfall, and someone tossed you a rope, after you were pulled to safety, would you claim to have saved yourself by grabbing the rope? Of course not! And you’re right about the Bible not recording anyone refusing to look at the brazen serpent. It was so easy to do. And yet, so is looking to Jesus. The analogy is PERFECT. Ocelot |
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13 | Jesus' Instruction to Nicodemus | John 3:14 | Ocelot | 173868 | ||
Hi Doc. Thanks for this excellent quote. So according to Don Fortner, “There is a people scattered throughout the ages and realms of this world who are loved of God, a people whom God is determined to save.” And how, according to the scripture quoted, does God define those “people scattered throughout the ages… whom God is determined to save.”? “The WORLD” John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” Praise God! Ocelot |
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14 | Grace, Graciously Offered | John 11:43 | Ocelot | 173720 | ||
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15 | Remaking of the Will | Rom 8:7 | Ocelot | 173639 | ||
Those are good balancing scriptures to the ones I gave :-) Ocelot |
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16 | Remaking of the Will | Rom 8:7 | Ocelot | 173638 | ||
That's a good verse. But you should keep reading… Jeremiah 18:7-11 "At one moment I might speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom to uproot, to pull down, or to destroy it; if that nation against which I have spoken turns from its evil, I will relent concerning the calamity I planned to bring on it. Or at another moment I might speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom to build up or to plant it; if it does evil in My sight by not obeying My voice, then I will think better of the good with which I had promised to bless it. So now then, speak to the men of Judah and against the inhabitants of Jerusalem saying, 'Thus says the LORD, "Behold, I am fashioning calamity against you and devising a plan against you. Oh turn back, each of you from his evil way, and reform your ways and your deeds." I’d say it balances itself out quite nicely. Ocelot |
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17 | Remaking of the Will | Rom 8:7 | Ocelot | 173611 | ||
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” Joshua 24:15 "If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.” Deut 30:19 "I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants,” Isaiah 1:16-20 "Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Remove the evil of your deeds from My sight…Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are as scarlet, They will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They will be like wool. If you consent and obey, You will eat the best of the land; But if you refuse and rebel, You will be devoured by the sword. Truly, the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” Revelation 22:17 “The Spirit and the bride say, "Come." And let the one who hears say, "Come." And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost.” John 1:12 “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,” Titus 2:11 “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,” Ezekiel 33:11 "Say to them, 'As I live!' declares the Lord GOD, 'I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil ways! Why then will you die, O house of Israel?'” |
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18 | Can Satan read our minds? | Ps 94:11 | Ocelot | 172811 | ||
Excellent point Jagfire. Ocelot |
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19 | Can Satan read our minds? | Ps 94:11 | Ocelot | 172804 | ||
Thanks Mark, But I can't take any credit. I stumbled across that accidentally (or was it?) while I was trying to approach the question from an entirely different angle. That’s one of the best things about this forum, it encourages digging into the Word of God (which can only lead to great things). Ocelot |
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20 | Only if caught in the act | Bible general Archive 3 | Ocelot | 172793 | ||
Hello mrb7610, I think it would be safe to say that the Bible does not say such a thing. Ocelot |
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