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1 | What explanation would you like? | Rom 1:18 | Percival | 67589 | ||
ateo, Colossians 2:8 (KJV) Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. Without faith, salvation is impossible. Without trust in the Bible, virtually everything contained is open to doubt. Are you truly convinced that you once believed in God and trusted His word? But now you do not and will not? Perhaps your questions about genealogy and pi are bound to your answers to these questions. Indeed, return to the Lord! Rather, find Him whilst He calls! Praise the Lord! |
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2 | Elegant Salvation? | Eph 2:5 | Percival | 31141 | ||
Indy, Regarding your nit, I was not referring to spiritual perfection, i.e. "incapable of sin," but human perfection, i.e. "incapable of error." Perhaps they have only exchanged mystical religious arrogance for intellectual religious arrogance? Please note that I do not accuse all of this attitude. Many involved with one sect or another are unaware of the "higher doctrines" of their own church, or simply ignore them. The faith of the multitude is certainly more basic than the traditions of men. Praise the Lord! |
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3 | Divine Healing, True or False? | Matthew | Percival | 14969 | ||
HeirofGod, It seems to me that your surroundings demand size, numbers and money to prove abundance. These things are not possible to many faithful Christians all over the globe. Do you call them unfaithful? Where might we look in the Bible to find the pursuit of these things? In my study of the Word of God, the abundance to long for was love, joy, peace, satisfaction, hope, faith, i.e. the abundance of the heart. I call this more than merely getting by. Young (I suppose) lady, whoever told you that God was going to do a 'quick work' was obviously selling something. I think you have bought it! Praise the Lord! |
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4 | Goodbye, Friends | Eph 4:29 | Percival | 7135 | ||
Hank, Though I laud your humble heart, I cannot agree with your decision to depart from our midst. Do not punish yourself for something that God does not punish. "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise." Psalm 51:17 For you to leave would bring pain to my heart, my brother in Christ. Please reconsider, and join us in fellowship. Praise the Lord! |
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5 | One God; Calvin is his prophet? | Bible general Archive 1 | Percival | 6586 | ||
Radioman, Sink me! I found your question rather witty, yet maintaining Biblical essence. Bravo! Praise the Lord! |
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6 | One God; Calvin is his prophet? | Bible general Archive 1 | Percival | 6585 | ||
Orthodoxy, I find it hard to believe that you are claiming injury from personal abuse. You may think that all your comments up to this point were merely impersonal, godly observation. However, you are the epitome of insensitivity and crassness. Your style precludes all fruitful discussion by slandering your fellow Christian. Is this your manner with real people, or just while on the internet? I would think it dangerous to be so rude, living in America. Praise the Lord! |
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7 | Christ dying only for elect? | Rom 5:6 | Percival | 6539 | ||
Joe, I tried to find my hypocrisy, but could not. My definition of bigotry is correct. 10 percent is not a lot to work with. No, Calvinists are Christians, but Christians are not necessarily Calvinists. The law of non-contradiction is not in the Bible, and dependent on the original postulation. Nobody has mentioned working their way into heaven. Joe, thank you for clarifying this point. I am sincere in this. Though your stance is dogmatic, you are not preaching condemnation, and I am relieved. Faith, no 'red herring' was intended. You are most welcome! Praise the Lord! |
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8 | Is harsh language appropriate? | Bible general Archive 1 | Percival | 6535 | ||
Orthodoxy, Because this is a forum of Christians, gathering to study the Bible. Because your 'holy rebuking' and curses are inappropriate in this venue. Because you are not Calvin, nor are you God. Because we are saints in an international public forum, with non-believers, new believers and unstable believers reading your pugnacious commentary. Because, if you try, you can convey the same thing without the acrimony, and be more effective for Christ Jesus. Praise the Lord! |
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9 | Christ dying only for elect? | Rom 5:6 | Percival | 6534 | ||
Joe, I am certain that Paul and Christ Jesus were warranted in their correction. However, my friend, you are neither Paul nor Christ Jesus. Also, this is an internet forum dedicated to Bible Study, not propunding dogma or rebuking brethren. Your separate points may or may not have merit, but in toto they are pure Calvinism, falling exactly into the category of dogma. Some fairly reasonable alternatives have been proposed. Perhaps you cannot hear them for lack of effort. Judging by your previous statements, my views are not worthy of serious review. I have great respect for Calvin, but have trouble with the Biblical representation of limited atonement. There is abundant evidence that atonement is for all, though strict Calvinists simply say that all doesn't mean all. Supralapsarianism seems indeed to make God into the Author of sin, and man into an automaton, neither of which I believe. Some Arminians deny original sin, which I think is unscriptural. Again, the strict Calvinist doctrine popularly know as 'once-saved, always-saved' is difficult to reconcile with blaspheming the Holy Spirit and other scripture describing 'fallen' brethren. All told, both Calvinist and Arminian dogma have Biblical shortcomings. I cannot adhere to either one. Instead, I claim a more elegant, simpler faith. I am not devoted to a single creed. Joe, this is as far as I go into arguing the merit of one dogma over another. Especially in this environment. Discussing points of faith with grace and temperance are more in keeping with this particular venue and audience. Honestly, I do not judge your conclusions. I have a few of my own, arrived at through some study and careful consideration of the Bible. Perhaps some day we will discuss them together. Praise the Lord! |
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10 | Accusations obligatory? | Rom 5:6 | Percival | 6530 | ||
Orthodoxy, Please take your curses elsewhere. I am concerned about your offensive nature because this is a Study Bible Forum. This is not an opportunity for you to spout dogma. There are people that refuse to fellowship here because of the acrimony and bigotry evident in your comments. Rebuke those in your household, or in your local church, or people you meet in the street if you so desire. Curse saints to their face if it satisfies your need to be superior, but this venue is inappropriate for such behavior. Praise the Lord! |
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11 | Accusations obligatory? | Rom 5:6 | Percival | 6512 | ||
Orthodoxy, I don't recall said fellow every denying atonement, only your definition of 'the nature' of atonement. It is not your defense of the Gospel that I question, but your offense of other Christians. How many others, might I ask, do you consider cursed? Praise the Lord! |
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12 | Christ dying only for elect? | Rom 5:6 | Percival | 6489 | ||
Joe, I’m sorry you don’t like my manner of speech. I am only attempting to be correct. *Bigotry - The acts or beliefs characteristic of a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her opinions and prejudices.* I was addressing all who had become precisely as described in the above definition. If you feel that I was speaking of you, then perhaps you are correct. I have never studied under Rome. My naming Martin Luther as an heretic was to exemplify the bandying about of the term. He was, if you remember, pronounced heretic. I do not consider him to be any more heretic than our brave Arminian brother. Truly, you seem to consider yourself more discerning and more aware than anybody with a different view. The record of your righteousness is duly noted. Do you afford the same righteousness to others in Christ Jesus? Are we not included in the blessings of Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3:8 and 9, and Titus 3:5? I believe these verses are Christian, not Calvinist. I see that you are wide awake, and appreciate the power of your convictions. Praise the Lord! |
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13 | Christ dying only for elect? | Rom 5:6 | Percival | 6488 | ||
Joe, I do not believe I made mention of your motives. The effect, however, is questionable. That your methods are justified by the example of Paul and the Lord Jesus is an hardly justifiable in light of the overwhelming balance of scripture that portrays patience, meekness, gentleness and peace. As for emulating the Old Testament prophets, I should say that it takes more than rudeness to become like them. It is good to hear that you are not frustrated. Your self-assurance in this matter of the doctrine of election is commendable. Please note that only a hairsbreadth separates self-assurance from self-righteousness. I am not as convinced as you are that you hold the absolute knowledge of right and wrong. I do, however, see that you are very zealous, and well versed in your dogma and the Bible. Thank you for your participation in this Study Bible Forum. Praise the Lord! |
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14 | Christ dying only for elect? | Rom 5:6 | Percival | 6442 | ||
Orthodoxy, I daresay some will be surprised at what God thinks is 'negotiable' on that day. Especially when we are discussing the grace of our Lord and Savior. Praise the Lord! |
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15 | Christ dying only for elect? | Rom 5:6 | Percival | 6441 | ||
Joe, It is unbecoming to say among the faithful, "You are like a so-and-so." I can sense your frustration, but I doubt that you will win an argument by resorting to name-calling. Praise the Lord! |
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16 | What took you so long? | Rom 5:6 | Percival | 6426 | ||
EdB, You are correct that this was not physically 'connected' to the 'other' discussion. I will rectify the situation. With all due respect, regardless of the lack of physical 'connection,' did it not seem obvious that was my intention? Praise the Lord! |
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17 | Jesus is the Father and the Holy Spirit? | Matt 28:19 | Percival | 4911 | ||
Joe, I do not propose discarding sound theology for the sake of "everybody getting along." I simply remember that, though I am called to abhor sin, "But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you..." Matt 5:44 and "You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the sons of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself; I am the Lord." Lev 19:18. Please do not tear any pages from your Bible on my account. I understand the temptation to claim we are following Jesus' example (toward the Temple moneychangers)when we proclaim righteous anger, but at the expense of love? Praise the Lord! |
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18 | Jesus is the Father and the Holy Spirit? | Matt 28:19 | Percival | 4836 | ||
Dear Joe, Please abstain from using the exclamation mark, as it makes you appear angry. Even though I have found myself very much in agreement with many of your remarks on doctrine, anger does not become a disciple of Jesus. If I may, I would ask that if you consider your opponent an heretic, does that mean you also consider him unworthy of salvation? If this is the case, he needs to be led to truth in love and compassion. Rather, if you consider him saved, but misled, is he not still your brother? These thoughts crossed my mind when reading some of your posts. Praise the Lord! |
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19 | Brotherly love, primary? | John 13:35 | Percival | 4652 | ||
Hank, what a lovely answer. I feel guilty now, accusing this forum of lacking love! Your answer shows abundant love and care. I have read more, and shall continue to read more, and if I can think of something new to ask, I shall do so! (I noticed that many questions have been asked redundantly) Thank you for encouraging me to keep at it. Praise the Lord! | ||||||