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101 | AO, was His John 3 not in effect? | John 4:14 | Aspiring Overseer | 103344 | ||
The verses you give illustrate the First Gentile conversion, which was given as a sign to the Apostles to show God's acceptance of them (the Gentiles). Only the Apostle's conversion and the that of Cornelius's family occured before water baptism. AO |
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102 | Under the Law but not under water? | John 4:14 | Aspiring Overseer | 103345 | ||
Rom 3:26-27 27Where then is boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? Of works? No, but by a law of faith. NAS Rom 2:5-8 5But because of your stubbornness and unrepentant heart you are storing up wrath for yourself in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, 6who will render to every man according to his deeds: 7to those who by perseverance in doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life; 8but to those who are selfishly ambitious and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, wrath and indignation. NAS There will always be those who wish no effort was involved with salvation and I sincerely hope, for their sakes, they are correct. AO |
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103 | AO, was His John 3 not in effect? | John 4:14 | Aspiring Overseer | 103347 | ||
Searcher, How is one "buried with Him through baptism" (by the Holy Spirit), as you suggest? AO |
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104 | AO, was His John 3 not in effect? | John 4:14 | Aspiring Overseer | 103348 | ||
Radioman2, Acts 8:11-12 12But when they believed Philip preaching the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, men and women alike. NAS Repentance or confession are not mentioned in the above verse. Does that mean they are not required, as well? AO |
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105 | AO, was His John 3 not in effect? | John 4:14 | Aspiring Overseer | 103363 | ||
My point, which you acknowledge (though indirectly) is that repentance and confession are not mentioned in that verse, yet you still include them as necessary steps. You must do the same for baptism if you are going to be consistent. AO |
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106 | All He taught apply only after He died | John 4:14 | Aspiring Overseer | 103364 | ||
Searcher, Did the Jews under the Law of Moses have to be "born again"? If not, then John 3 only makes sense when applied to the age of Christianity. Does this make Christ "inconsistent" to teach regarding future events? Throughout His life He prepared those around Him for the New Covenant. Some lessons had immediate applicability, some described future events. AO |
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107 | AO, was His John 3 not in effect? | John 4:14 | Aspiring Overseer | 103450 | ||
Radioman, I appreciate your point. As we have already addressed the necessity of a command of God to need only be given once, lets move on to why Paul stated "Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel" (your quote). You gave 1Cor 1:17 as evidence. Lets look at the full context: 1 Cor 1:10-17 10Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree, and there be no divisions among you, but you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11For I have been informed concerning you, my brethren, by Chloe's people, that there are quarrels among you. 12Now I mean this, that each one of you is saying, "I am of Paul," and "I of Apollos," and "I of Cephas," and "I of Christ." 13Has Christ been divided? Paul was not crucified for you, was he? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? 14I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15that no man should say you were baptized in my name. 16Now I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any other. 17For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not in cleverness of speech, that the cross of Christ should not be made void. NAS Verses 14-16 make it clear that Paul is not denigrating baptism, but glad that he himself did not baptize MANY so to avoid denominations. He was happy to baptize, but understood that there was danger for him to do so. Additionally, Christ personally handpicked him, because of his desire for righteousness as demonstrated by his knowledge! This made him a much more effective servant in teaching than in baptizing. AO |
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108 | Freeze-dried Salvation? | John 15:6 | Aspiring Overseer | 88573 | ||
Barb, Your commentary brings to mind one of several cautions in scripture: Prov 14:12 12There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. NAS Ephesians 2:8-10tells us this: The gentiles, who previously had no hope, were offered salvation through faith in Christ. This was the master plan of God and could not have been brought about through anything they had done. Christians are God's workmanship, created for good works, which God commands they perform. Assuming John 15 is talking about the spiritual growth of Christians, as you suggest, would God not be unfair to cast off and burn the slow learners? Those people were "in Christ" (Gal3:27), they were part of the vine or body of believers, but....they did not bear fruit (i.e. they did not work, put forth effort, preach the word, produce fruit that SHOULD REMAIN (John 15:16), not just good deeds. Scripture tells us that obedience is mandatory; that we are to prove God's will; to work out our salvation; bear fruit for God; understand God's commandments; be of one mind...the list is long. Are you willing to put forth the effort? AO |
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109 | Freeze-dried Salvation? | John 15:6 | Aspiring Overseer | 88588 | ||
Barb, I understand what you mean, completely. Thank you for your repsonse. AO |
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110 | Does Christ stand alone for salvation?? | Acts 4:12 | Aspiring Overseer | 33333 | ||
Gentlemen, You are correct in saying that Christ is the only way to salvation, however, you miss the mark in offering the popular adage, "works do(es) not save us". Scripture tells us that those who believe in Him should not perish (John 3:16), but it is clear this is conditional. Even the demons believe and shudder. Those who believe have eternal life, but those who disobey shall incur the wrath of God (JO 3:36). Further, Hebrews 5:9 tells us that Christ is the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey him. Sounds like there might be some effort involved, eh? Finally, Paul instructs us to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling" in Phil 2:12. This is curious if all we must do is "accept Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior" by "having faith" in His existance. Paul |
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111 | Can other writing be God inspired? | Acts 20:7 | Aspiring Overseer | 50531 | ||
God tells us His word is inspired; complete and without error. He then warns His people not to add or take away from anything that He has commanded. If we accept God's word as truth, then we know that He would not contradict Himself by inspiring a writer other than those whom He used to pen His Holy Writ. Thus, it is simple to determine which books or articles are inspired; none. P. S. Argueing that books other than the Bible are inspired really is the breeding ground for allowing that various "holy" works of other religions/denominations have equal footing. |
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112 | Having yet not knowing one has | Romans | Aspiring Overseer | 90104 | ||
George, Originally you asked, "Can one have recieved the Holy spirit and not know?". In your last response you said, "Once again, I will reveal my ignorance by stating that although currently I have no biblical foundation for the following statement, I believe there is one. I (think) they, the Holy Spirit and The Holy Ghost are two completely different things.". Which question do you wish to discuss? If the first, consider if it is possible for a person to be "in Christ" and not know it. In other words, to be a Christian and not know it. The passage from Romans discusses a Christian's position as walking according to the Spirit, or in other words, God's will. If a person does not know how to become a Christian, then how will they know God's will? Does this make sense? AO |
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113 | Having yet not knowing one has | Romans | Aspiring Overseer | 90370 | ||
Ray, My spell check did not catch it! AO |
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114 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56702 | ||
I agree that salvation only is obtained through Christ. What most people fail to understand is that salvation involves more than passive belief! Christians must obey God's commands for His covenant to apply. | ||||||
115 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56779 | ||
Hebrews 5:9 says, "And having been made perfect, He became to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation. Christ becomes to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation. God made this very gramatically clear. |
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116 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56781 | ||
You wrote,"Many people are under the impression that salvation depends on what WE do: WE must excercise "saving faith; We must be baptized; We must love God; WE must obey His Law; We must etc., etc., ad infinitum." Are you saying that a person may be saved who does not "excercise saving faith; or be baptized; love God; or obey His Law"? |
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117 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56810 | ||
You stated, "Surely one does not have to change the way he thinks and acts BEFORE God will save him. Salvation WILL change the way you think and act. Changing in this manner is the RESULT, not the CAUSE, of salvation." If this is true, why do judges keep serious criminals behind bars UNTIL they show signs of repentence? Most people I know would not be too excited about having an unrepentent arsonist move to their neighborhood. Deeds of repentence are ALWAYS required before salvation. |
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118 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56865 | ||
Since I am quoting God's word and you are countering with the written opinion of denominationalists, I would reconsider your line of arguement. That deeds of repentence are always required is not my opinion; its God's command. Consider this sample of verses: Lev 26:40-43 40'If they confess their iniquity and the iniquity of their forefathers, in their unfaithfulness which they committed against Me, and also in their acting with hostility against Me-- 41I also was acting with hostility against them, to bring them into the land of their enemies-- or if their uncircumcised heart becomes humbled so that they then make amends for their iniquity, 42then I will remember My covenant with Jacob, and I will remember also My covenant with Isaac, and My covenant with Abraham as well, and I will remember the land. NAS 2 Chron 7:13-15 14and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray, and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. NAS Luke 15:17-21 17"But when he came to his senses, he said, 'How many of my father's hired men have more than enough bread, but I am dying here with hunger! 18'I will get up and go to my father, and will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight; 19I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me as one of your hired men. "' 20"And he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him, and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him, and kissed him. 21"And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' NAS Acts 17:30-31 30"Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all everywhere should repent, 31because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the dead. " NAS Acts 26:19-20 19"Consequently, King Agrippa, I did not prove disobedient to the heavenly vision, 20but kept declaring both to those of Damascus first, and also at Jerusalem and then throughout all the region of Judea, and even to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds appropriate to repentance. NAS Rev 3:19-20 19'Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; be zealous therefore, and repent. NAS Keep praying for guidance and God will be faithful. |
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119 | What are the "works of God"? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56866 | ||
For the record, the passage you are attacking deals with the requirements under the Mosiacal Covenant. Are you saying that works were not required there, as well? Surely, you would agree that the Apostle Paul was one of the most knowledgeable and active Jews of the day. He did not reach his level of experience without effort. | ||||||
120 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56867 | ||
Let me see if I understand this correctly, Hank. You run this forum and only allow discussion if it meets your approval! Why not have a reasonable discussion and prove your case rather than attacking the messenger? |
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