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1 | Thoughts on Romans 9 | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 33532 | ||
Brother Curt: I am here, in the background thinking about Romans 9. In reading Ben's response I feel common ground on his 4 point Calvinism. I have a few pages of thoughts on Romans 9 which are too lengthy to post on this forum. If you would like to read them please email me at mach@surenet.net In the meanwhile I will be back with some thoughts. Thanks In Christ Robert |
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2 | Thoughts on Romans 9 | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 33671 | ||
Brother Curt and others: I have read all the posts thus far, and agree that this subject has been debatable for centuries. Was John Calvin a Calvinist? I enjoyed the idea that the Father by his Spirit draws us to Christ and when we are brought to him, he will not cast us out. In regards to the words of the Lord Jesus which have been referred to previously: "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth will draw (all) men to me."(John 12:32) This was fulfilled in the short term at the cross, when people from all nationalites "stood and watched him there". The interesting thing is that of the responses of those who were brought to the cross. Some wept in sympathy, others reviled, some mocked and the thief asked for mercy. I believe that this saying in the light of calvary has a far more reaching prophecy. Paul in writing to the Philippins reminds them of the incarnation of Christ Jesus, his humility and his ultimate obedience to the death of the cross.(Phil 2:5-8) In verse 9 of the same chapter we read, that because of this (5-8) "God hath highly exalted him and given him a name which is above every name: that at the Name of Jesus every knee should (will) bow and every tongue should (will) confess, that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father" I believe that since Christ died to atone for the sins of the whole world (1 John 2:2) then all are responsible for his death and will be drawn to him in grace and accept his free gift of eternal life, or will reject his offer and will eventually be drawn to him in Judgment. Either way, all will bow and acknowledge that he is Lord to the glory of the Father. In my humble opinion, I believe that Jesus is teaching that the call goes out to the "whosoever" in the following verse: "And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life." (John 3: 14-15) Curt, I think that at times the prolem is that puny (speaking of me) humans cannot totally grasp the concept of "God Divine Will and ForeKnowledge" The reason for this I believe, is due to the fact that it is his divine will and foreknowledge and as God he does not have to share it with us. When we try to comprehend it, we usally end up asking questions such as: "is it fair?" or If he knew Why didn't he...?" I think however, that the message of the gospel which God has given to through his Son is very clear. Still pondering Robert |
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3 | Thoughts on Romans 9 | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 33711 | ||
Brother Curt: I had a much longer reply, however every time I try to go back from preview, my entire post is lost. I agree totally with you....but? I also agree that God desires us to search into his greatness that we might know him better. On the other hand we are not surprised when we find some things difficult to understand. Your example of Saul of Tarsus illustrates how that God will bring those who appear to be disobedient to his call to their kness, asking for forgivenness. If Paul would have made his own decision and if the Lord had not brought him down, he would have continued on with his religious zeal and without Christ. In Isaiah 53 we read "there is nothing in him, that we should desire him". In the post that I lost, I went over my experience with God. I will give you the short version. There was nothing inherently in me or my family that would endear us to God. I only knew the name of Jesus and of God as words to use in vain. I knew nothing of church or religion. My father who was 35 at the time was doing well at farming and yet within he felt an emptiness and a void. One day by chance (NOT) an old man visited us and told us he was having gospel meetings in a hall would we attend. My dad said, maybe, meaning no. The next day the preacher went down into the cow stable to talk to my dad and invited him again. This time he went and in a few weeks he was gloriously saved. This is how the good news came to me and my 4 siblings. I believed the messsage which my dad gave us and yet I could not understand it. I even tried believing on Christ and found that even though I thought I believed, I was not saved. One day on the way home from school, kneeling on a snowbank at the end of my laneway, I cried out to God in my need "I can't get saved, please help me!" And there alone as I thought of the words of John 3:16 I came to realize that Jesus had died for me. I rested on him and his promise that "I would not perish, but have everlasing life. My understanding was limited, but my joy was real and over the years God has continued to reveal to me what it was that I really came into "in Christ". In retrospect, I believe it was the Spirit of God who sent the messenger to our home and persisted with my father. In my own case it was God who placed me in a family where I would hear his word. It was God who worked within my heart and showed me my need and finally it was God who revealled the truth of his word to me. However, if I am preaching the gospel, I preach to the whosoever will! Paul says that one plants and another waters, but it is God that gives the increase. Praise his precious name. Robert |
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4 | how credible r we if theres no rapture | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 34035 | ||
Ms. Tish: You make a valid point. We know that the time of the coming of Christ is not known by anyone except the father. When Christians speculate and set dates etc. it does bring dishonor on the testimony of the Gospel. I think we must be careful to stay with the scripture and avoid wishful thinking. Because Christ is raised from the dead and has ascended into heaven, we know that he is coming again. I believe the Bible makes it clear that there is no second chance. When Christ comes those who sleep in him and those that are alive and remain will be changed and caught up to be with him for ever. 1 Cor. 15:51 1 Thess.4:14-18 At this point there will be many left behind who have disobeyed the gospel. Will they have a second chance Never! They will accept the man of sin who will take over this world which for a while will be a peaceful transition. In 2 Thess. 2:11-12 "For this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie. That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, bu had pleasure in unrighteousness. After Christ comes, God again turns back to Israel nationally and we find that there will be a remanent of Israel saved. In addition,to this people from every tongue, tribe and nation will be saved with them. I believe that these people represent those who have never heard the gospel and as a result never rejected Christ. Peace in his Name Robert |
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5 | What is Free Will? | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 34508 | ||
Brother Joe: Just a few thoughts. When we give our testimony we will often relate the events which lead up to the time we were saved and our life in Christ after we are saved. Before we were saved we did not realize that in fact it was God through his Spirit who was dealing with us and that he was active in each step of the way. Likewise, when we were brought into saving faith in Christ, even the understanding that filled our soul "that Christ died for me" was given by the Holy Spirit, not by our own intellect. Similarly, in our Christian experience, we think that we make certain choices and yet in retrospect, we see God's hand on our path. As I sinner I am invited to "come", told to strive to enter in and given the sense that there is urgency in the matter. I may think that these thoughts are my own but after I am saved I will realize that it was God who was inviting me to come. Eph. 1 for example is wonderful truth given to believers; "Chosen in Christ before the foundation of the World" "Predestined to the adoption of sons". The difference in views seems to be: "did God force me to come by his Spirit?" Or "did the Spirit of God lead me to Christ". In others words did I have the choice to say no to the strivings of the Spirit of God? We know that in the days of Noah we see the longsuffering of God Gen. 6 "My Spirit shall not always strive with man" Also in 2 Peter 3:9 "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." I notice however, that he "is longsuffering to usward" and in the days of Noah "he was longsuffering while the ark was being built" As a result those whom upon the lord had mercy "Noah and his family" were saved and today those whom the Lord in his mercy wishes to save, he will continue to work with until they are saved" Years ago, I recall a preacher who used to say "when the last soul is saved, the Lord will come" We notice that people such as Saul of Tarsus who were brought as it were kicking and screaming to Christ. Some would say that the Spirit of God is seeking a kind of people ie., lost sinners to come to Christ. Others, contend that certain people by name will be brought to Christ. I think that the important thing is, that we do not trifle with the strivings of the Spirit of God. I have told the unsaved, to be thankful if God is making their life miserable and speaking to them about their sin and need. I personally come to the point at which I realize, that I cannot second guess the Divine Foreknowledge of God. Your brother by his grace Robert |
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6 | why did jesus come | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 34975 | ||
"This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the World to save sinners, of whom I am chief"(1Tim.1:15) It is only through faith in him that our sins are forgiven. Robert |
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7 | Adam to JESUS lineage. | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 35245 | ||
Delbib: The genealogy of Mary the mother of Jesus is found in Luke 3:23-38 which traces back to Adam. In v. 24 we read "as being supposed) was the son of Joseph who was the son of Heli" In Matt. 1 we have the genealogy of Joseph which traces back to King David. The word "son" is not in the original Greek, but has been put in by the translators. It would appear that Mary was the daughter of Heli and Josepth the son-in-law. In accord with Jewish useage of that day he would be referred to as son of Heli, but he was not beget by Heli. Robert |
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8 | Can non-Christians be in praise band? | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 36918 | ||
Brother Zach: I have a different perspective on worship. We know that at the cross the rules of worship changed in Christ. He has given individual believers access into his holy presence through his own precious blood. In John 4:23 Jesus explained to a woman that a geographic location has nothing to do with worship. "But the hour is coming and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in Spirit and in truth; for the father seeketh such to worship him" When a group of christians come to gather to worship, should not the Holy Spirit be the one who leads us into thoughts of Christ and of God which we can present to God through our great high priest our Lord Jesus Christ. I don't know much about worship bands, but I don not think an unbliever can worship in Spirit and truth. Just a few thoughts Robert |
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9 | How does God hear prayer, where is heave | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 37780 | ||
Dear brother: I may not be able to reach deep theological thinking and yet I would like to respond. I have been born again for 47 years, however, age in the Lord does not make one necessarily wiser. Some questions appear simple and yet are profound. Where is Heaven? A fragment of a song comes to mind: "Where Jesus is tis heaven there" The Hebrew word accordding to "Strongs" #08064 transliterated "Shamayim" means "lofty" in the general sense. However, heaven can refer to: a) the atmosphere b) outer space c) the third heaven Humans through technology have managed to invade (a) and (b), but (c) is the question we are discussing. I think that we can probably agree that heaven is the abode of God. We could ask however does God need an abode since he is omnipresent? Jesus referred many times to his father in heaven. Paul in writing to the Corinthians speaks of being "caught up to the third heaven" and "caught up into paradise" (2 Cor. 12 :2, 4) From this passage we could assume that heaven and paradise are the same place. We must remember however, that paradise before the resurrection of Christ was referred to as "hades" or hell( the place of departed spirits). In Luke the Lord Jesus talks about two men in "hades". In the account we find that there was a place for those who were comforted known as "Abraham's bosum" and there were those who were in torment. More importantly, between the two their was a great gulf of separation. In Psalm 16:10 we read the prophetic words regarding Christ after his death: "For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption." In Luke 23:43 we have the words of Jesus to the thief "And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise." When Jesus died his body was placed in the tomb and he went to paradise. On the third day he arose and "... When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive.." (Eph. 4:8) I believe the idea here is that when the Lord Jesus ascended to his father, he freed those who were in paradise with him and presented them to his father on high. We read in Eph. 4: 10 "he that descended (Jesus)is also the same which ascended up far above all heavens that he might fill all things" Where is Jesus now? "Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high:" (Heb. 1:3) Do Christians go to heaven when they die? You say "what a silly question?" In John 14 Jesus was explaining to the disciples that he would soon be leaving them. " If I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am there you may be also" Jesus was going by the way of the cross to prepare a way of salvation for them. And because of his victory at Calvary those would have trusted him would be "where I am". Where does a believer go when they die: According to Paul in 2 Cor. 5 "absent from the body and present with the Lord"V.6 The word present, I believe has a sense of "being" with him in his presence. What about the future for those who are with Christ and their bodies are corrupted in the graves? In 1 Thess. 4:17 we read that when the Lord comes the dead will be raised and we which are alive at his coming "will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.; so shall we ever be with the Lord." Heaven is to be with him in his fathers house; where that geographical location may be I am not sure. I will stop for now Robert |
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10 | God is a spirit? Animals have spirits? | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 38909 | ||
After the flood there was a change made by God between man and animal. He told Noah "the fear of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth on the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered. Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things" Gen 9:2-3 V.4 prohibits cannibelism. "flesh with the life thereof" this refers to humans who are living souls. If we choose to not eat meat which God has provided, that is our personal choice. However, eating meat from animals is not prohibited by the Bible. Peace |
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11 | Does Bible support capital punishment? | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 38910 | ||
Hi Pup: I have struggled with the same question for many years. The references I am going to cite, I know that you are aware of them. I also think that we who profess to know the value of a single soul should think very carefully before we would suggest sending that soul into eternity unsaved. Genesis 4: 9-15 We have the first murder. Cain kills Abel. Cain was not put to death, but rather he was cursed from the earth and became a fugitive and a vagabond. In Genesis 9 :6 after the flood the lord says "Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed...". This verse seems very clear and on the side of Capital punishment. In Exodus 20:13 Thou shalt not kill. We must remember that under the law Capital punishment was the judgement for many sins. However, in Numbers 35:6 the Lord appoints 6 cities of refuge for the manslayer. and in verse 11. provides the rules for the person who kills someone unawares. Which today we would refer to as second degree murder and manslaughter. In 2 Samuel 11 we read of King Davids great sin. he lusted after another man's wife and committed adultry with her. She became pregnant by King David. David in trying to cover his sin conspired with Joab to send Uriah into the forefront of the battle and to not protect him and Davids instructions in V15 "retire ye from him, that he may be smitten and die." As we know Uriah was killed. Today in some states David would get the death penalty. Instead, David stole Uriah's wife and displeased the Lord. Nevertheless, he did not receive capital punishment as stated in Genesis 9. The examples I have looked at in the old testament show God,s law regarding murder in Gen.9 However, in each example there is punishment with grace. WHAT SHOULD THE ATTITUDE OF THE CHRISTIAN BE REGARDING CAPITAL PUNISHMENT? In Romans 12:19 which refers back to Deut. 32:35 "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written Vengence is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. The Lord Jesus in Luke 23:34 could say "Father forgive them for they know not what they do." Stephen in Acts 7:60 as he is being stoned to death could pray in a loud voice" Lord, lay not his sin to their charge." Others as referred to in Hebrews 11:38 "of whom the world was not worthy" were tortured and killed for the testimony of the Gospel. When we read these accounts, many of these early Christians prayed for their killers salvation and forgiveness. In Matthew 5:38 The Lord Jesus said "Ye have heard it said an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth; BUT I SAY UNTO YOU, that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." I realize the Lord is not talking about murder here, however the first part of this verse is misused many times to support the idea of Capital punishment. The scriptures appear to differentiate between 2nd degree murder and manslaughter and 1st degree murder. Part Two to follow Peace Robert |
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12 | Does Bible support capital punishment? | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 38912 | ||
Hi Pup Part Two Capital Punishment I have observed 2 parodoxes: a) The Christians who fight against the killing of an unborn child and rightly so, and yet on the other hand champion the execution of a person convicted of murder. b) Christians who profess to love all souls and desire to see them saved are quick to push for Capital punishment on those who are unsaved and convicted of murder. OTHER OBSERVATIONS Why do some Christians appear so bloodthirsty in this regard, would this be the attitude of Christ if he were on the earth today? Would those Christians who feel so strongly about Capital punishment have a clear conscience in pulling the switch and sending an unsaved human into eternity? If we support Capital Punishment politically, are we not guilty by approval? Other Considerations: a) Many convicted murderers in the past few years, since DNA has been used in such crimes in both the USA and Canada have been found innocent of 1st degree murder. If we had executed them, we would have been guilty of sending an innocent person into eternity. In the case of murders who are guilty and are in prison, God in his grace has dealt with some, they have repented of their sin and are saved. Not saved from their sentence, but from hell. However, if we execute them before they have an opportunity to be saved, they are doomed forever. I will stop for now. I know my view my cause ripples, however, I think Christians should always think of the big picture before lining up as sheep behind the status quo. I have been labelled as a liberal by some brethren, however, my personal feeling is I would rather err on the side of Grace and Love. Some would say, "how would you feel if it were your loved one who has been brutely murdered? I don't know, however, I would hope that by his grace I could follow the example of my Saviour. We cannot be neutral on a moral issue such as this. In Christ Robert |
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13 | Crusifiction of Christ | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 41120 | ||
I believe it is the one who suffered on the cross that we should focus on. Read Psalm 22 which provides graphic detail of death by crucifixtion. It helps us in a measure to understand what our saviour indured at the hands of sinful man and at the hands of a holy God as Christ was made sin for us. In Psalm 22:14 "I am poured out like water and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is melted like wax in the midst of my bowels. My strength is dried up like a postsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; thou hast brought me into the dust of death" Psalm 22:14-15 In v. 16 we read "...they pierced my hands and my feet" Yet when man had done his worst, the scene was clothed in darkness from the sixth to the nineth hour. It was during this time as the Lord Jesus bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that he cried that desolate cry as described in V1 "My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?" He was forsaken that we might not be forsaken for all eternity. God bless Robert |
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14 | why would god want blood not fruit | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 41265 | ||
Phebe: When Adam and Eve sinned they become separated from God and hid from him and covered their nakedness with leaves. We find however, that God clothed them in the skins of animals. From this time onward every animal sacrifice which was offered for sin is a picture or type of the Lord Jesus Christ who would put away sin by the sacrifice of himself on the cross. The people who offered the sacrifice were demonstrating to God their faith in him as they looked forward to the coming redeemer who is Christ. Why blood? The shedding of the blood showed that an innocent life was given to cover the sin of guilty man. A life was given to spare the life of the guilty. Peter writes "Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:" (1 Peter 1:18-19) Jesus was the innocent one who gave his life on the cross in the guilty sinner's place. He died that we who were dead in sin might live through faith in his finished work. God bless Robert |
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15 | Crusifiction of Christ | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 41384 | ||
Greg: I did not intend to belittle your interest in the cross. I agree that that the details and trival points are interesting. I am not "mad and crinkling my nose" at your discussion. Peace in his name Robert Nicholson |
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16 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 41390 | ||
Brother Joe: I agree that the terms which you have mentioned may not appear in a word search. However, I think that the meaning of each can be found in the scriptures. Trinity: In the scriptures we read of the "Godhead" (Acts 17:29)(Romans 1:20)(Colossians 2:9) which we see in 3 persons: God the Father, God the son and God the Holy Spirit. An example of this is found in Matthew 3:16-17 When Jesus was baptised: the Spirit of God descended and rested upon Jesus, the father called out of heaven "this is my well beloved Son in whom I am well pleased". Susitutionary Atonement: This is just a fancy term for "he took my place". A coupe of scriptures which show us this truth include: a) 2 Corinthians 5:21 "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." b) 1 Peter 3:18 "For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit" Joe in the first example we see that Christ was made sin for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God through him. In the second example, it is the Just for the Unjust. When Christ died on the cross he offered himself as a sacrifice unto to God on our behalf. God punished him in our stead. When we accept this fact by faith we are forgiven. Deity of Christ: This simply means he is God. There are many verses to support this: a) Hebrews 1:3 "Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high" "Who being" this term means who was, who is and who will always be. b) John 1:3 " In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. It is in this verse that we find that the Word is was God and the Word is God in fact he is the creator of all things. And yet we find in Verse 14 that "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth." Here we find that the eternal Word is Christ. He was made flesh at his incarnation. See Philippians 2:5-11 Second Coming: Hebrews 9:28 "So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation". We have his coming in 1 Cor. 15:51-53 and in 1 Thess. 4: "15-18. for those who are his. In 2 Peter 3:4 we find that "his coming" is referred to by mockers who say "Where is the promise of his coming?" His first coming was as the meek and lowly Jesus. When he comes again he will come in Power and glory. See 2 Thess. 1:7-10. Once saved always saved? Your original question. I believe that God's Word is true and that it can give us assurance that we are born again. In John 3:16 "that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" The words eternal and everlasting do not allow for the idea of something which is temporary. May God bless you Robert |
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17 | Did Noah ask ? | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 41598 | ||
Conlan: In Genesis we do not read of Noah asking or pleading anyone to enter the ark. However, we do know that the Spirit of God was dealing with them. "And the Lord said, my Spirit shall not always strive with man..." Gen. 6:3 However, we read in Hebrews that "By faith Noah being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith" Heb.11:7 Noah's testimony of faith in building an ark on dry land in obedience to God was a message that warned the world of judgement to come. In 2 Peter 2:5 we read that Noah was "a preacher of righteousness" It would appear that Noah's faith in God shown by his obedience was God's way of speaking to the people of his day. Would you not think that even today, an obedient Christian who lives for Christ is one of the most powerful messages in showing Christ to unbelievers. God was the one who called and said to Noah "come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation" Gen. 7:1 Robert |
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18 | Do we die or do we sleep | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 42852 | ||
Job asked these questions "man dieth and wasteth away; Yea man giveth up the ghost and Where is he?" Job 14:10 In V 14 he asks "If a man die shall he live (again)? In 2 Corinthians 5:8 that at (physical) death we are "absent from the body and present with the Lord" The scriptures usually refer to the physical death of a Christian as being asleep. In 1 Thess. 4: 14-18 we are assured of their resurrection. To be present with the Lord has the sense of a conscious knowledge of him. The souls of the martyred in Rev. 6:10 are crying for justice. In other words they are aware of what is going. Stephen at his martyrdom was given a view of an open heaven with "Jesus standing on the right hand of God" Acts 7:56. It would appear that he saw his heavenly welcome as he fell asleep in Christ. In addition, when we read of accounts of other more recent martyrs, that as they approached their death they seemed to be given strength by the Holy Spirit and appeared to transcend the horrible pain as they went to meet their saviour. The Lord Jesus in Luke 16: 19-30 speaks of two men in life and two men in death. One is comforted and the other is tormented. There is no sense in this account that they are unconscious. Just a few thoughts Robert Nicholson |
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19 | Does being saved negate the Law? | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 43496 | ||
Searcher56: What is your take on Paul's writings to the Galations? In Galations 4: 19 -31 Paul explains that the systems of law and grace cannot co-exist. He speaks of the two covenants as represented by the bondwoman's son and the free woman. The wondwoman's son represented bondage in contrast the the freewoman's son promise. In Gal. 4:28 Paul writes "Now we brethren as Isaac was, are children of promise" and In v. 30 "Nevertheless, what sayeth the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman an her son for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the free woman. The problem with the Galations, their were some who were trying to bring those who were free in Christ back under the law. That is why the emphasis in Gal. 5:1 "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made you free and be not entangled with the yoke of bondage" Freedom in Christ brings responsibility. "For brethren , ye have been called to liberty; only use not liberty as an occassion to the flesh: but love serve one another. For the Law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself" Gal. 5:13-14. The believer is not asked to wall after the law but "Walk in the Spirit and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh" V16 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. In other words those who walk in the Spirit will display the fruit of the Spirit and their lives through obedience to Christ will transcend the law. Peace in our Saviours Name Robert |
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20 | Does being saved negate the Law? | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 43551 | ||
Dear Searcher: A believer because of his privilege in Christ has a definite responsiblity to obey the Moral and eternal laws of God. Would you not agree that because we are indwelt by the Holy Spirit that we are enabled to walk in way well pleasing to the Lord. In contrast to those under the Mosaic Law who were motivated by fear to keep the commandments. I also agree with your points on the purpose of the Law. I agree that with James 2:17 that faith without works is dead. This is comparable to an apple tree without apples. There must be divine life for the fruit of the Spirit to be evident and is shown by our obedience to Christ and love toward others. I believe however, that Christians have been brought into a special relationship with Christ and as such we are his 24 hours a day and 7 days per week. Each day is his day and what ever we do, we do unto the glory of the Lord. "But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed." James 1:25 Robert |
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