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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: Lookn4ward2Heavn Ordered by Verse |
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101 | Whose voice? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187317 | ||
It still does not answer how one is certain that he is saved, unless (it seems you are saying) being "responsible to determine the source of the voice" gives assurance; that is, as long as one can figure out it is the Holy Spirit and not a some form of deception that speaks to him, he is saved. | ||||||
102 | Clarification | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187318 | ||
1. My apologies if I was not clear. What I meant was how can receiving salvation be conditional on one hand and, on the other hand, receiving God's love be unconditional (that is, if receiving God's love is equivalent to receiving salvation)? 2. Again, is there not the possibility of deception? In addition, is it not necessary that one first be saved before he/she can have the Spirit's witness? 3. Would not your response here rule out Hebrews 12:5-9 as evidence of salvation? If not, why not? |
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103 | E-Security only for true believers? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187369 | ||
I am not questioning whether or not genuine believers are eternally secure. My question is how does one know that they are saved in the first place or, in other words, how does one determine with infallible certainty that they are genuine believers? | ||||||
104 | E-Security only for true believers? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187429 | ||
Before I became a believer, as I was reading the Bible, I came to understand many verses, which understanding I still hold to be true today as a Christian. | ||||||
105 | Good Works Equal Born Again? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187602 | ||
I did not ask how one can know if someone else is a genuine Christian, that is, have the assurance that they are saved. I ask how con one know for certain that they themselves are saved. However, some questions: 1. What do you mean by "whose sin nature has been crucified? Are you suggesting one who no longer sins at all? 2. If good works are mixed with bad works, can one know for certain that they are born again? If so, how? Is it be weighing or counting out if one's good works are more than their bad works? |
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106 | Looking into the heart for assurance? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187603 | ||
You conclude, "Ultimately, the question becomes: what is the truth, which is Jesus?" The question, "What is the truth?" is not my point. The assumption is that truth is already known. The question may be put, "How can one be certain that they are on the path of what is, in reality, truth?" The question is not, "Is Jesus the truth?" The question is, "How can one be certain that they are in the truth?" |
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107 | Good Works Equal Born Again? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187669 | ||
I'm sorry. I don't understand how all you have written is an infallible assurance that one is saved. Please briefly explain how you interpret each verse you cited as infallible assurance of salvation. |
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108 | E-Security only for true believers? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187807 | ||
I'll answer with two questions: Are not professing to be a Christian and assurance of final salvation two different things? Can one be a Christian and yet not have absolute and infallible assurance of final salvation? |
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109 | E-Security only for true believers? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187835 | ||
CDBJ, (1) It seems the belief is that there is no indication of who, among the professing, are genuine Christians. Therefore, I say "professing Christians", which assumes all who confess the name of Jesus, whether or not, in reality, they are true believers. This assumption seems to be the consistent judgment of the NT (at least, the epistles were written on the assumption that the churches or persons reading them were genuine believers). Also, that "Jesus is the ultimate and there are no ifs ands or buts; Jesus paid it all!" is not being challenged. (2) Ep 2:8; Jn 3:36. That salvation is by grace and God gives eternal life to believers are not being denied, and neither are these the questions being discussed here. (3) Jn 5:10-13. If one professes to believe this, what assurance is there that their profession is genuine, that is, how can they be certain that they are included in what the 20 percent (as you surmise) of true believers? In any case, since it is agreed we are not to pass judgment, we must assume "professing Christians" are genuine believers. However, then, let me rephrase the question: How can one who believes in Jesus know for certain that they are now saved with the result that they will never fall away? (4) That the "true believer in Christ puts all of the responsibility for their eternal future in Jesus hands" is not in question; the fact of one the one professing being a true believer is the question. (5) Unfortunately, it seems to me that your response misses the point of my question and offers answers that, while they may be true in themselves, do not address the issue. |
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110 | E-Security only for true believers? | Matt 7:21 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187851 | ||
ebrain, 1. Please show in the Bible where an infallible assurance of final salvation is essential in order to be saved. 2. It is possible for one to look forward to heaven - that is, to be assured of salvation - without having the certainty that at the end of life they will remain saved. 3. And again, the question remain unanswered, how can one know with certainty that they are saved? |
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111 | Jesus' thoughts on child abuse | Matt 18:6 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187523 | ||
Jesus had a child on his lap when he said this. It would not be wrong to take it literally and connect it to the topic of child abuse. KJV: "But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were thrown in the depth of the sea." |
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112 | Jesus' thoughts on child abuse | Matt 18:6 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187605 | ||
CDBJ, Good point. But I'm not arguing that the main subject is discipleship, however, neither will I argue that it is "bad theology" to us it as Jesus' response to the problem of child abuse. Today I just heard on the news how a 5-year-old child was raped, beaten, and hung with her own jump rope in a closet. Makes me wonder why the need to be so precise in Biblical "interpretion" and argue over the insignificant "misuse" of a verse for reasons, which God can only approve: to prevent child abuse. Acts of love transcends "correct" Biblical interpretation. |
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113 | Jesus' thoughts on child abuse | Matt 18:6 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187607 | ||
See my comment ID #187605. | ||||||
114 | Jesus' thoughts on child abuse | Matt 18:6 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187666 | ||
CDBJ, I agree all the way... |
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115 | Jesus' thoughts on child abuse | Matt 18:6 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187667 | ||
WOS, I actually don't think there is a misinterpretation per se. I think the text does refer primarily to discipleship but can also be applied to the subject of child abuse specifically or, in general, to the subject of children. There are many verses that, although having a specific interpretation, allow for a wider application without damaging the verse itself or its intended meaning. As such, I don't believe I am applying the verse in question incorrectly or corrupting it. The fact is God loves his children, whether they are figuratively mentioned as those who are his disciples or, literally, children; and to stumble either one is to incur his wrath and find the stumblers would be better of with a "noose around the neck and thrown into the sea" bit. Love covers a multitude of "misinterpretations". Therefore, as far as this particular issue is concerned with the verse, I respectfully submit that much ado about nothing is being made. P.S. I enjoy Barnes' Notes but I don't see how his warning can be applied to my understanding and application of Matt 18:6 as I am not "fritter(ing) away its (specific) meaning" but only widening its application in a manner consistent with the heart and spirit of the verse. |
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116 | Jesus' thoughts on child abuse | Matt 18:6 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187668 | ||
Mark, It seems we are in agreement and it is because of verses like Matt 18:6 that we clearly see that "God clearly has a heart for children" (see my note ID# 187667). |
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117 | "Many are called, but few are chosen." | Matt 22:1 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 193371 | ||
It seems that he meaning of the Matt 22:14 is be found in the context of the parable with which it is connected. Although many were called, they refused the invitation. In addition, although accepting it, there was one who refused to acquiesce to the proper way the invitation is to be accepted and was thrown out. It might be good to note that in the parable, there is a reason why few were chosen and the rest rejected; the reason being that those chosen accepted the invitation and its required "dress code", and those not chosen were not chosen because they either refused the invitation in the first place or, upon accepting it did so under false pretense. Jesus says that in like manner is the kingdom of heaven to be compared: God calls all men to salvation, however, only those who accept it and do so on God's terms, are allowed entrance into the kingdom. |
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118 | "Many are called, but few are chosen." | Matt 22:1 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 193373 | ||
Well, in the first place, no one is chosen because they are "good enough" to be in heaven (cf Rom 3:10). However, no one is chosen by some inscrutable, arbitrary divine decree not taking into consideration the response of the one called. Also, there is no person whom God has not chosen by that same inscrutable, arbitrary divine decree without considering their response to the call. To put it simply, if one is chosen, it is not because they are "good enough" but because they believe in Jesus Christ. |
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119 | what is born again? | John 3:5 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 193382 | ||
To be "born again", simply put, is when a sinner becomes a child of God through the divine indwelling. A sinner becomes a child of God in consequence of his repentance and faith toward God (Jn 1:12; 3:3; cf. v.15-16). Repentance itself is not regeneration (the "born again" experience); neither is one regenerated in order to repent. |
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120 | Can you lose your salvation? | John 5:24 | Lookn4ward2Heavn | 187811 | ||
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