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101 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101204 | ||
Dear Hank, the factis that I did answer you. It's not my fault that you would not accept it. I dont mind your inserting yourself in the middle, we all do that quite often. But in all fairness...you never addressed the issues I raised, but instead, dismissed them as "calvinistic spin" and "smoke and mirrors." Hardly a basis for a polite arguement over the question at hand. Now, except for an "attaboy" from Ed to Hank, Ed has disappeared. John |
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102 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101200 | ||
Dear Rextar, Your probably right. Thats the problen with shooting from the hip, it often misses the mark. Thats what I get for posting while at work :-). If you read my further remarks, you may find my arguement more persuasive...or less. Thanks for the advice, John |
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103 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101199 | ||
Dear George, Thank you for your generous comment, but no, I'm a printing salesman with a G.E.D. that I earned while in the Navy. However, I've always loved to read and perhaps something of the authors I've read has rubbed off on me. I have particular fondness for the classics. Thanks, John |
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104 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101192 | ||
He is condemned because he has not believed, and that's what the passage says. ..... The former is a Calvinistic spin. The latter is what the passage actually says. And the two don't mean the same thing at all. --Hank What then is the is the legal position of those who are not saved? Innocent or Guilty. And if guilty are they not already condemned before placing faith in Christ? Their rejection of Jesus is the fruit of their spiritual condition. Luke 24:11 But these words appeared to them as nonsense, and they would not believe them. |
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105 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101189 | ||
Dear Hank, Comparing scripture with scripture. Eph 2:1 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, That is the condition of all men prior to belief in Christ. If they continue in this condition they will die spiritual corpses, and their condemnation will be realized in fact. The only way I am wrong is if men are not condemned in Adam. 1 Cor 15:22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive. If that's spin, unspin it for me please. What is your understanding of the condition of men prior to faith in Christ? John |
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106 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101186 | ||
Dear Hank, Another thought occured to me just now. Are we not all born into the world under the sentence of death? Are we not all lost and doomed to eternal damnation? Is it not tue that our sole hope is the gratuitous mercy of God Himself? Does this not show that we come to the gospel as condemned men already? Cetainly our rejection of Christ merely proves our just punishment, does it not? Since the gospel has not been preached to all men, in all places and in all ages, do those who have never heard it escape final judgement by virtue of their ignorance? I think not! Therefore we are condemned for our sins against our Creator and not for rejecting Christ alone. John |
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107 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101182 | ||
Dear Hank, I find the term "calinistic spin" offensive. It is a derogatory remark that offends a group of christian brothers and sisters of yours. By your use of that term you characterize all calvinists as spinners of Scripture, when in fact, Calvin himself, would have corrected me for not including other, clearer evidences to buttress my statement. If you want to correct me, fine. Just be a bit more sensitive to the spirit of the rule, which is the nurture of brotherhood. Smoke and mirrors? Of what good is critisism without explanation? It may serve the flesh but not the spirit. Where have I erred? John |
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108 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101181 | ||
Hi Ed, "Hank,Good catch!"?...Do you really see our conversations as a ball game with two competing sides? Is the goal to get John Reformed OUT? I trust that is not your attitude. John |
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109 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101179 | ||
I knew you'd recocognize a "sweeping remark" when you saw one. :-) John |
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110 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101178 | ||
I don't know why I waste my time? "for there is none so blind as he who will not see" I love you anyway :-) John |
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111 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101177 | ||
But he who believeth not is condemned already. This means that there is no other remedy by which any human being can escape death; or, in other words, that for all who reject the life given to them in Christ, there remains nothing but death, since life consists in nothing else than in faith. The past tense of the verb, is condemned already, was used by him emphatically, to express more strongly that all unbelievers are utterly ruined. But it ought to be observed that Christ speaks especially of those whose wickedness shall be displayed in open contempt of the Gospel. For though it is true that there never was any other remedy for escaping death than that men should betake themselves to Christ, yet as Christ here speaks of the preaching of the Gospel, which was to be spread throughout the whole world, he directs his discourse against those who deliberately and maliciously extinguish the light which God had kindled.(John Calvin) I suppose the past tense of the verb may not prove my point, but neither does it refute it. I appeal to an earlier verse and will attempt to defend my statement from it. John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God." That which strikes me about v.3 is the use of the verb "cannot see" as oppossed to "will not see". It seems as if Jesus is telling Nicodemus that unless a person is born again he unable to percieve spiritual reality (the Kingdom of God which is real as compared to this world which is a mere shadow of reality). Paul, as well, wrote in 1 Cor 2:14 "But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised." It is also a fact that God is omniscient and knows the end from the begining. Therefore He knows (without getting into how He knows; election or fore-looking)who will not believe. Those who do not believe can be said to be "condemned already" by virtue of God's omniscience. "The former is a Calvinistic spin." I will not be drawn in to a topic that is "...strictly forbidden on this StudyBibleForum." If indeed you are in a position of some authority, you should be the last one to critisize or open a door to debates of this nature. If I, a mere user, were to say "arminian spin" or "Southern Baptist spin" you would be quick to correct me. Maybe even report me as an abuser! Let's be fair with each other; Shall we? If you want to accuse me personally of spinning...fine, I can defend myself with scripture...but if I defend calvinism I am in violation of the rules. You know that better than I. John Reformed |
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112 | Are Christian apologetics unbiblical? | 1 Pet 3:15 | John Reformed | 101165 | ||
Every time I see your name I wonder if you were in the Navy? :-) I was a Radarman3 myself. But getting back to your question...I do agree with your contention that logical arguements are not unbiblical per se. In fact they can be used effectively to shoe the listener that faith itself is not anti-intellectual. My problem is when faith is placed in the power of arguements themselves. In other words, the mis-use of logic. The idea being "if only I can prove by nature itself that God is, then this person is bound to see the light!" John |
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113 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101164 | ||
"John Yes and so shut the door its us four and no more" Ed, where in the world do you get the idea that this old saw applies to what I believe? There will come a day when the last person to be saved will be saved. But that day and that person is known to God alone. In the meantime our job is to preach the gospel to all nations and all people. Please don't pigeon hole me according to pre-concieved ideas you may have about calvinists. I agree that there are certain groups that are what is called hyper-calvinist and they might fit your stereotype, but, please do not include me in this fringe group. It is akin to saying all pro-life ers support the murder of abortionists. It's just nonsense! I also did not say, nor did I mean to imply that you said "anything was a match for scripture". I was merely emphasising what we bith know to be the truth. Generally, I look for an opportunity to ask the person what they would say to God if He asked them "Why should I let you into Heaven?". The answer (9 out of 10 times) is "good works". If the fellow is the one out of ten that says he does not believe in God or Heaven, I ask him to answer for the sake of arguement. "Suppose you did believe in a Creator, then what do you think your answer to God would be?". Oftimes this provides a basis for the presentation of the gospel itself. John |
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114 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101161 | ||
Dear Ed, I am happy to say that I agree with much of what you have said. In my zeal for the gospel, I, pehaps, have given the impression that reason and science have no place at all. That was not the point which I wanteded to convey. They have their place to be sure! But as you said their place is to give us "the entrance to share the Gospel." Now we are singing from the same hymn book! The question I was answering was "If someone does not accept the Bible as God's word, then tell how you would convince them there is a Creator?" My response was "I don't believe that anyone (without certain exceptions; Infants, severely hanicapped etc.) does not truly believe in a Creator. If they really did'nt believe they would have an excuse before God." I take it, we agree up to this point. Right? My next remark was probably the one that you dis-ageed with. I said "I think that science, logic and philosophy are good tools for the apologist, but not the evangelist. His tool is the Gospel." This remark of mine was not definitely too sweeping a statement. I apologize. What I should have said is that they are not the PRIMARY tools of the evangelist. In fact the gospel is not a tool as much as it is a spiritual weapon, wielded with the intent of slaying the "old man". We must die before we can be raised to new life in Christ. Tools are meant to fix things that need repair. The old man is beyond repair! Your comments? John |
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115 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101153 | ||
I don't believe that human nature is any different today than it has been since the Fall. The lies of Satan and the foolishness of our post-modern culture are no match for the gospel of Christ. Those who do not believe, do not, for they are condemned already(John 3:18). |
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116 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101152 | ||
All I know Ed is that which has been revealed to me in the Bible. Thats all that anyone of us knows. I make no private claim to wisdom or knowledge. I see no need to read into my posts hidden meanings, as if my purpose was to disparage Billy Graham or anyone else. You read the verses I cited. What do they say about man's so-called ignorance concerning his Creator? They say man is not ignorant; that his claim of ignorance is a fraud! You said "I saw that reference summarily dismissed as something a “real” evangelist wouldn’t need, even though I have heard Billy Graham reference items from the book more than a few times." I would have appreciated your comment on whether I rightly divided the Word, rather than jumping to un-warrented assumtions. Paul says (in no uncertain terms) that they are liars! That they know the truth already but wickedly suppress it. What makes anyone think that human wisdom can do anything to change their minds or hearts? Reason has no power in itself when one is dealing with a person who is bent on refuting every point you want to make. Been there, done that. Let's just be obediant in giving them the gospel and leave the philosophizing to the philosphers. John |
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117 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101146 | ||
Hi George, The Word is awesome! In a few brief sentences it cuts away all the phony excuses. 1 Thess 1:5 for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. POWER! That's what I pray for when I tell someone about Jesus...God's power at work, changing hearts and minds, before my very eyes. It makes one want to take his shoes off and worship Him! Many people try to avoid hearing gospel altogether. Instead they raise objections meant to divert us from our mission by taking us down "bunny trails" that never end. The next thing you know hours have gone by and the gospel still has not been shared. Others raise objections because they are truly interested in having their questions answered. Nevertheless, for whatever reason the objections are raised, the answers should be from the Bible itself. John |
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118 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101141 | ||
Dear Ed, I meant no offense. My post was simply an attempt to share with you my observation of what the Bible says about the condition of fallen man. We are on the same side...Aren't we? John |
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119 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101099 | ||
Hi Ed, I don't believe that anyone (without certain exceptions; Infants, severely hanicapped etc.) does not truly believe in a Creator. If they really did'nt believe they would have an excuse before God. Paul utterly demolishes the concept of "true" atheist. Rom 1:20-23 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools, I think that science, logic and philosophy are good tools for the apologist, but not the evangelist. His tool is the Gospel. I try to stick with what the Bible says about the hopeless situation the fallen man is in... and then tell him the "Good News"! Perhaps God will grant the person repentance. 2 Tim 2:25,26 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will. If the person brings up the topic of atheistic evolution, I take him to romans and tell him what it says about what he is really doing... suppressing the truth in unrighteousness. We are saved by grace not reason. May God bless your presentation of the gospel to those whom He sends your way. John |
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120 | Is the husband the priest of the family? | Hebrews | John Reformed | 101095 | ||
Dear Mammaw, Welcom to the "Forum"! Ihave not found any passge that would indicte that the husband alone is the priest of the family. 1 Pet 2:9 But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; Rev 5:10 "You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon the earth." However, the godly husband is the head of the family as Christ is the head of the church. Eph 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body May God bless you through your involvement with us. John Reformed |
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