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101 | Theological Terms: Regeneration | Titus 3:5 | terrib | 151472 | ||
Hi Doc, So far, in reading through these exposes on Theological Terms, it seems to come down to this: It doesn't matter what a man does, it is God's will that he does them. Is this what you are saying? terrib |
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102 | Theological Terms: Regeneration | Titus 3:5 | terrib | 151478 | ||
Hi Doc, You wrote: "No, the Scriptures do not teach that at all."(concerning freedom of choice) Yes, I agree! But a close view of these quotes do not say this. Theological Term: Divine Providence "He governs all creatures and events so that they accomplish what he intends, either by their acting freely (as through human choice) or contingently (as when something happens that did not have to happen) or necessarily (as with the law of gravity). Thus God, in ways beyond our understanding, works in and through everything to bring about his good purposes." Theological Term: Election "Election is the unchangeable purpose of God, whereby, before the foundation of the world, He has out of mere grace, according to the sovereign good pleasure of His own will, chosen from the whole human race, which had fallen through their own fault from the primitive state of rectitude into sin and destruction, a certain number of persons to redemption in Christ, whom He from eternity appointed the Mediator and Head of the elect and the foundation of salvation. This elect number, though by nature neither better nor more deserving than others, but with them involved in one common misery, God has decreed to give to Christ to be saved by Him, and effectually to call and draw them to His communion by His Word and Spirit; to bestow upon them true faith, justification, and sanctification; and having powerfully preserved them in the fellowship of His Son, finally to glorify them for the demonstration of His mercy, and for the praise of the riches of His glorious grace." Theological Term: Predestination "Predestination is that aspect of foreordination whereby the salvation of the believer is taken to be effected in accordance with the will of God, Who has called and elected him, in Christ, unto life eternal." (One-sided ... were is the unbeliever in this definition?) Theological Terms: Gospel Call "Effectual calling is the work of God's Spirit, whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery, enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ, and renewing our wills, He doth persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ, freely offered to us in the Gospel." I find no free choice in any of the above statements, for they are all one-sided! They completely neglect to mention those that are unbelievers as though they do not exist at all. Out of all the statements by these men qouted above and in the Theological Terms essays that have been posted, this one has got to take the cake! Is this called redundant or what: (?) "Neither are any other redeemed by Christ, effectually called, justified, adopted, sanctified, and saved, but the elect only." --Westminster Confession of Faith (Chapter III)" - DAH ! That's like saying, "The room was painted white, the painter bought white paint and painted the walls white, therefore the walls are white." The Theological Terms essays that have been posted, to me, do not support free will. Now, as with Paul seeing the war inside himself between flesh and spirit, I now also see a war inside myself between usefullness and uselessness. But, I see Christ, in the parable of the sower, (Mat 13:3-8), spreading the seed to all the world. And, I see that a man can choose, (Mat 7:8) "For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened." And, I see the Gospel to be extremely simple, either one accepts it or not. All the "eight by ten glossy photos with circles and arrows and a paragraph on the back of each one explaining what each one was", becomes a multitude of confusion. Do you think it is possible that we over-explain things, and in the midst of all these words, all these explanations, they give birth to more questions? Maybe this is why Jesus said, Mat 5:37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. terrib |
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103 | Theological Terms: Regeneration | Titus 3:5 | terrib | 151482 | ||
Hi Tim, Thanks, it is good to get a second opinion. I haven't read anything by Shank, it will be interesting to view his slant. terrib |
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104 | Theological Terms: Regeneration | Titus 3:5 | terrib | 151488 | ||
Hi Doc, We are beating the same drum. Your eloquence of words far exceeds mine, for my oratory skills are were not delivered in such a big package from the Spirit. But we are twins in Spirit and in that I am thankful. 1Sa 18:1 And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. terrib |
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105 | Quality of faith | Heb 11:7 | terrib | 152689 | ||
Hi Doc, Did Noah have faith in Jesus Christ? Scripture please. terrib |
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106 | Quality of faith | Heb 11:7 | terrib | 152706 | ||
Hi Jeff, (Hebrews 11:7 KJV) 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. For he also preached for the hundred years that this flood was coming. So, it wasn't just some little thing that he did, 100 years! And by this faith (in God for the promise of the flood, not a prophecy of the seed), became "heir of the righteousness" which is by faith. I do see that they might have believed in the Messiah (seed) in prophecy and trust in Him of the prophecy that He would do what He said He would do. Therefore, I concede to your thought also. So, I guess I see it in two ways now. One: Faith in God the Father Jehovah alone and Two: faith in the promises to come through the seed, Jesus. I see this most likely with Abraham (Gal 3:16) and just slightly with Noah (1 Pet 3:19). You wrote: "A faith in anything other than the promised work of Jesus Christ in old testament times (though they didn't know His name) and the finished work of Christ today, would be a faith lacking in quality (value)and insufficient for salvation." So, if I were a Jew in the OT and believed in the saving Grace of Jesus Christ I wouldn't have to keep the Law? terrib |
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107 | Quality of faith | Heb 11:7 | terrib | 152707 | ||
Hi Doc, We are aware that Christ is hidden in to OT, for Paul says that these things are written for us. The point I am making is that in the time of Noah was he aware of Christ or was he aware of the God (yeh-ho-vaw) only? And this is actually a foreknowledge statement: "the lamb slain from the foundations of the world." For God knew that Jesus would be slain. The holes in your thinking is that you are looking at Noah with the knowledge that you have today. According to Rom 4 the promise was to have a child and Abraham believed God and that faith was imputed to him for righteousness. Rom 4:19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara's womb: Rom 4:20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; Rom 4:21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. Rom 4:22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. Again salvation through faith in God the Father (not Jesus) else Paul would have stated that. The Scriptures do not say that Abraham knew about Jesus. Yet his faith was unto righteousness. I am trying to look through Noah's and Abraham's eyes. See what they saw during their time and what they knew at that time. Not what we know today. For today we hear thunder and think it is just a storm...or is it? Our times today are so filled with things and things and we know what causes the rainbow, but back then seeing a rainbow was an honour a privilage and one would most likely fall on the knees and give thanks for the promise. Do we do that today? So, I try to put myself into the times of the one being written about. terrib |
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108 | Quality of faith | Heb 11:7 | terrib | 152714 | ||
Hi Doc, Isaiah 54:13, Jeremiah 31:34, and Micah 4:2 are all forward looking prophecies, pertaining to the NT. All the other Scriptures you gave are NT proclamations. Nothing to do with OT. You wrote: "Again, the very same question is before us as was before our first parents. Will we believe the Word of God? The issue has not changed." That is unbecoming Doc! We are here to learn, not to throw innuendos. The only verses I can think of right now about OT judgment are: Rom 2:12 For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without the law: and as many as have sinned under the law shall be judged by the law; Rom 2:13 for not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified: Rom 2:14 (for when Gentiles that have not the law do by nature the things of the law, these, not having the law, are the law unto themselves; Rom 2:15 in that they show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience bearing witness therewith, and their thoughts one with another accusing or else excusing them); Rom 2:16 in the day when God shall judge the secrets of men, according to my gospel, by Jesus Christ. I do not see any Scripture that says the OT people had to receive Christ to be saved. terrib |
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109 | Quality of faith | Heb 11:7 | terrib | 152721 | ||
Hi Doc, "Where do you find Abraham making a sin offering?". I believe that Law came after Abraham. But he did make burnt offerings, that were usually ment for the priests. "Jesus is in the Scripture. Even way back yonder in what God had Moses write. Many did not see it even as many do not see it now. But it was there -- and God directs those He chooses to His Word." Agreed, I see Jesus from Gen 1:1 and before and beyond. And you are right, it is not about soteriology. That also is NT. "God did not change how He saved men in the New Testament. It has always been by faith" Agree.!! Thanks Doc for your sharing. terrib |
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110 | Quality of faith | Heb 11:7 | terrib | 152724 | ||
Hi Doc, Question: "What is Soteriology?" A: Soteriology discusses how Christ's death secures the salvation of those who believe. Titus 3:5-8 is a tremendous summary of Soteriology, "He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life." (http://www.gotquestions.org/Soteriology.html) The term “soteriology” comes from two Greek terms, namely, so_ter meaning “savior” or “deliverer” and logos meaning “word,” “matter,” or “thing.” In Christian systematic theology it is used to refer to the study of the biblical doctrine of salvation. It often includes such topics as the nature and extent of the atonement as well as the entire process of salvation, conceived as an eternal, divine plan designed to rescue lost and erring sinners and bring them back into eternal fellowship with God. Many regard it as the primary theme in Scripture with the glory of God as its goal. (http://www.bible.org) This is where I got my answer, terrib |
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111 | Quality of faith | Heb 11:7 | terrib | 152736 | ||
Hi Doc, I have always seen Christ in the OT and do not want you to think that I don’t. My main thought, at the time, was if the OT people knew Him or were they worshipping the Father directly. After reading some of your posts and some articles on this subject and searching my beliefs, I can see where they were looking forward to the Messiah. I don’t know why, at this moment, I let that one brain cell go off on such a tangent, for I actually, after some reflection, have always known the answers. So, whether it was a trial or an assault I will be informed in due season. So, I feel I need to apologize to the forum for the time I took. It is easy to see how some factions get started. A second thought has come to me while writing this, maybe it wasn’t a test pointed toward me; possibly for some other reader. God bless you for your steadfastness and all the others that participated. As you wrote to someone, it’s good to have a shoulder once in awhile. Your brother, terrib |
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112 | seeking repentance | Heb 12:17 | terrib | 110111 | ||
Ray, You wrote: "for the birthright was not available to him any longer." Exactly! And this is what will happen after the harvest. The door will be shut. And as in the parable (Luke 16:19) of Lazarus wanting a bit of water, the time will be too late. So, live well, let your light shine and Glorify God the Father in all you do. p.s. I have watched this forum for some time and I enjoy reading many of the gifted answers. |
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113 | Premarital sex is a sin? | Heb 13:4 | terrib | 112446 | ||
Dear newg86, You wrote, "I really hate that my thoughts were perverted by twisted lust." You are not alone, we ALL have things that we wish we didn't. Paul said by the Spirit: (Rom 7:19 ISV) For I don't do the good I want to do, but instead do the evil that I don't want to do. (Rom 7:24 ISV) What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? (Rom 7:25 ISV) Thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with my mind I myself serve the law of God, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin. Don't get wound up by this, for the enemy knows that it might be a stumbling block for you. Confess it, forget it. And if the enemy brings it up again you just tell him (out loud, because he can't read your mind) to take the matter up with Jesus because you gave it to Him. May God flood your being with His Spirit! terrib |
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114 | Premarital sex is a sin? | Heb 13:4 | terrib | 112460 | ||
Greetings monkman, Not to be flippant, but I did not know that God's Word was different in Europe. Considering the Mosaic Law: Mat 19:8 - He saith unto them ... - Jesus admits that this was allowed, but still he contends that this was not the original design of marriage. It was only a temporary expedient growing out of a special state of things, and not designed to be perpetual. It was on account of the hardness of their hearts. Moses found the custom in use. He found a hard-hearted and rebellious people. In this state of things he did not deem it prudent to forbid a practice so universal; but it might be regulated; and, instead of suffering the husband to divorce his wife in a passion, he required him, in order that he might take time to consider the matter, and thus make it probable that divorces would be less frequent, to give her a writing; to sit down deliberately to look at the matter, and probably, also, to bring the case before some scribe or learned man, to write a divorce in the legal form. Thus doing, there might be an opportunity for the matter to be reconciled, and the man to be persuaded not to divorce his wife. This, says our Savior, was a permission growing out of a particular state of things, and designed to remedy a prevailing evil; but at first it was not so. God intended that marriage should be between one man and one woman, and that they were only to be separated, in the case of adultery or death, by him who had formed the union. You wrote, “the only sin I would admit is adultery...” Isn’t that enough? Look into your heart, you know! terrib |
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115 | Effective and accomplish are energeo | James 5:16 | terrib | 149237 | ||
Hi Searcher56, Concerning James 5:16 The NASB, ESV and ISV includes the word "Therefore" in the translations. The use of this word connects James 5:16 to verse 15. Without the use of this word verse 16 starts a new thought. Even on this forum the NASB and the Amplified Bible versions are different. If we use the "therefore" word, the thought of praying for the physically sick could be carried on. If we do Not use this word the thought would be: Confess our offenses to one another and the healing would be a spiritual restoration. Just look at the two Scriptures at the top of this forum page. As printed, the two versions (NASB and Amplified) have two different meanings. James 5:16 (because I read the verse without the "therefore") means that if you have faulted your brother you should confess to him so that both can pray over the transgression and the emnity that the transgression produced can be resolved. Thus restoring or healing the relationship. And earnest prayer of the righteous will have great power. Then in verse 17 James gives an example of that power and reminding us that Elijah was human also. Some comments on this would be appreciated. I don't see the "oun" (therefore) in the Greek being used. Uses the therefore: NASB - New American Standard Bible ESV - English Standard Version ISV - International Standard Version Does Not use the therefore: ASV - American Standard Version CEV - Contempary English Version DRB - Douay-Rheims Bible KJV - King James Version LITV - Literal Translation of the Bible MKJV - Modern King James Version Starting with verse 13a is a new subject. afflicted verse 13b is a new subject. joyful verse 14 is a new subject. physical healing verse 16 is a new subject. spiritual healing verse 19 is a new subject. falling away Thanks, terrib |
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116 | Effective and accomplish are energeo | James 5:16 | terrib | 149239 | ||
Not according to the Translation box to the right. |
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117 | Effective and accomplish are energeo | James 5:16 | terrib | 149242 | ||
Well, then, I guess I will have to re-think about this verse. For I have always considered it as being some conflict or fault between brothers. As does Clarke, Gill, Wesley and Henry. Thanks, terrib |
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118 | Effective and accomplish are energeo | James 5:16 | terrib | 149250 | ||
Tim, I did a quick research on James 5:16 and looked at two lexicons. As far as I can see: Stephen's Textus Receptus (1550) does Not contain 'oun'. Wescott-Hort (1881) Does contain 'oun'. Personally, I see a great difference in using the "therefore" and connecting verses 14 and 15 with verse 16. I think is has to do with the word 'healed' since 14,15 talk about sickness, for we relate the word 'healed' to physical most of the time. Just as I don't use "By His stripes we are healed" as being physical. (Please anybody; let's not go there). Maybe you can offer more light on this for me. It really bugs me when I come across this kind of thing and I'm not satisfied until I'm satisfied. Do you know what I mean? And, no, I'm not from Missouri.:) I read from a Thompson Chain Reference Bible and the margin notes also refer to spiritual healing, understanding that he is just a man also. Do you have a preference between the two lexicons listed above? Others may say, "Ask God for help", yes, and sometimes God uses others to answer the prayer. Thanks Tim for your help! terrib |
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119 | Effective and accomplish are energeo | James 5:16 | terrib | 149261 | ||
You are right, I was wrong, the therefore is there therefore the therefore I was talking about was therefore connecting verse 15. :-) terrib |
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120 | Effective and accomplish are energeo | James 5:16 | terrib | 149265 | ||
Hi Searcher, The point I was making was in verses 14-15: is there any sick call for the elders to pray and anoint with oil and the prayer of faith will save the sick and the Lord will raise him up and if he has sin it will be forgiven. That is a finished work. In verse 16 now, the Scripture tells us to pray for one another that we may be healed. This is a different situation now that we are praying for each other because, above, the elders were praying for us and anointing with oil. This is why I was concerned about the word 'therefore' in verse 16, because by using the word it connects or carries on from verse 15. And one of the two Greek lexicons I looked at does not use the word and the other does. Therefore, I stated that verse 16 starts a new thought and is not still talking about healing the physically sick as in verse 14 -15, but is now talking about offences toward a brother, a spiritual healing. Then James talks about Elijah as being just a man as we are and just how powerful prayer can be. So powerful, it can dry up the earth. Permit me to share with you a true story about effectual pray. Jim Vines, a young man that surrendered to Jesus the same time I did, was hiking in the Sierra Mountains in California. A huge boulder became dislodged and was tumbling down the edge of the mountain straight toward young Mr. Vines. He heard it's sound, turned around and the only two words that came out of his mouth was, "Jesus! - No!", and the boulder exploded right in front of him and he didn't have a scratch. If he kept his mouth shut, he would be dead. He stood up in church the next Sunday with the rest of the church group that was with him and testified of this. Well, being Pentecostal, I tell you we had a good time in the Lord. Praising and singing, no, we didn't roll on the floor. So, the effectual fervent prayer of this baby Christian did availeth much. We were so young, I don't know if we even knew about this verse. But God did! I said all that to say all this, I am settled with the answers I have been given by the forum. Thanks, terrib |
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