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101 | Who is the Bride of Christ? | Bible general Archive 4 | hopalong | 206269 | ||
More specificaly...God's elect... Matt 24:31 "And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other The Church. Hoppy |
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102 | Rejection means never knew? | Eph 4:3 | hopalong | 206103 | ||
Are you asking me to reconcile John 6:39 with 2 Peter 2:18-22? If so, please point out for me where I have erred. Thanks, Hoppy |
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103 | Rejection means never knew? | Eph 4:3 | hopalong | 206100 | ||
Thank you for your service to God and Country! My nephhew left for basic training yesterday. We love you guys and gals and pray for your saftey and the success of your mission. Matt 7:15 "Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. Matt 7:16 "You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they HOPPY |
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104 | Who constitutes the church? | Eph 4:3 | hopalong | 206096 | ||
Hi Tim, Although the church generally agreed that Pelagius' teachings were not correct, Augustine's teachings were not universally accepted either. Whereas Pelagius was condemned for being too positive in his views concerning human nature, Augustine was said by some to be too negative. Vitalis of Carthage and a community of monks at Hadrumetum, Africa (about 427 A.D.), contested some of Augustine's principles, asserting that they destroyed freedom of the will and all moral responsibility. The issue became heated in the fifth century when some monks in southern Gaul, led by John Cassian, joined in the controversy. These men objected to a number of points in the Augustinian doctrine of sin and grace, namely, the assertion of the total bondage of the will, of the priority and irresistibility of grace, and of rigid predestination. Hence a compromise was sought, leading to what later became known as "Semi-Pelagianism." On three primary points of issue, Semi-Pelagianism settled for the following positions: 1.Human nature is neither good nor bad, but injured. Just as an injured person can't quite do whatever he'd like to do, so likewise because of original sin, man's moral abilities became restricted. His free will remained, but was weakened by the Fall. Man, then, can still decide to seek and receive help. 2.Man's need for grace: Although Semi-Pelagianism believes in man's need for God's grace (for man is too weak to help himself), man by his own free will is able to decide whether he wants God's grace. Whereas Pelagius taught that salvation is totally man's own doing, and Augustine taught that salvation is totally from God, Semi-Pelagianism teaches that salvation is a combination of the efforts of both man and God. According to Semi-Pelagianism, salvation is accomplished when man decides to co-operate with God and accepts the grace God offers him. This is often viewed as a synergistic concept of salvation. 3.God's sovereignty: Semi-Pelagianism essentially maintains that the sovereignty of God is limited by man's decision to co-operate with God or not. God's gospel of salvation in Christ can be rejected by man and so return to God empty. Though God may wish to save someone, He can only do so if that person chooses to accept it and cooperate with grace. Over the course of time, Semi-Pelagian doctrine (although couched in terms of grace) became the dominant theological perspective of the Roman Catholic Church, and essentially remains so today. (theopedia) I hope that the above will be helpful in our defining our terms Hoppy |
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105 | Who constitutes the church? | Eph 4:3 | hopalong | 206095 | ||
Hi Tim, Although the church generally agreed that Pelagius' teachings were not correct, Augustine's teachings were not universally accepted either. Whereas Pelagius was condemned for being too positive in his views concerning human nature, Augustine was said by some to be too negative. Vitalis of Carthage and a community of monks at Hadrumetum, Africa (about 427 A.D.), contested some of Augustine's principles, asserting that they destroyed freedom of the will and all moral responsibility. The issue became heated in the fifth century when some monks in southern Gaul, led by John Cassian, joined in the controversy. These men objected to a number of points in the Augustinian doctrine of sin and grace, namely, the assertion of the total bondage of the will, of the priority and irresistibility of grace, and of rigid predestination. Hence a compromise was sought, leading to what later became known as "Semi-Pelagianism." On three primary points of issue, Semi-Pelagianism settled for the following positions: Human nature is neither good nor bad, but injured. Just as an injured person can't quite do whatever he'd like to do, so likewise because of original sin, man's moral abilities became restricted. His free will remained, but was weakened by the Fall. Man, then, can still decide to seek and receive help. Man's need for grace: Although Semi-Pelagianism believes in man's need for God's grace (for man is too weak to help himself), man by his own free will is able to decide whether he wants God's grace. Whereas Pelagius taught that salvation is totally man's own doing, and Augustine taught that salvation is totally from God, Semi-Pelagianism teaches that salvation is a combination of the efforts of both man and God. According to Semi-Pelagianism, salvation is accomplished when man decides to co-operate with God and accepts the grace God offers him. This is often viewed as a synergistic concept of salvation. God's sovereignty: Semi-Pelagianism essentially maintains that the sovereignty of God is limited by man's decision to co-operate with God or not. God's gospel of salvation in Christ can be rejected by man and so return to God empty. Though God may wish to save someone, He can only do so if that person chooses to accept it and cooperate with grace. Over the course of time, Semi-Pelagian doctrine (although couched in terms of grace) became the dominant theological perspective of the Roman Catholic Church, and essentially remains so today. (theopedia) I hope that the above will be helpful in our definations. Hoppy |
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106 | Who constitutes the church? | Eph 4:3 | hopalong | 206040 | ||
Dear Val, Salvation of GOD. read John 6:39 "This is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me I lose nothing, but raise it up on the last day. Those who reject their salvation were never born again to begin with. God Bless Hoppy |
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107 | Who constitutes the church? | Eph 4:3 | hopalong | 206039 | ||
Dear Immanuelsown The Elect of God,past,present and future. Hoppy |
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108 | Criteria for Permanence of Doctrine? | 2 Tim 2:15 | hopalong | 205895 | ||
Apostles Creed The Apostles Creed is a description of the basic principles of Christian Faith. There are theologians that believe that those principles were written by the original twelve Apostles on the tenth day following the ascension of Christ into heaven. Other theories teach that the Creed was in fact developed later, in A.D. 215. In its original form, the document was used and recited during baptismal ceremonies for the churches of Rome. It became to be known as the Roman Symbol, and displayed in a question and answer format, with believers affirming their acceptance of the Creed. The authorship of the creed has been discussed by theologians and debated for centuries. While it did not originate within the Catholic Church, many scholars agree that the Statement of faith developed as a baptismal confession of faith, which continues to be used in most Western churches. Learn God's Word by taking this Apostles Creed Bible Quiz. Here is the wording of the Apostles Creed and the Scriptures that support the principles: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: (Genesis 1:1 and John 3:16) who, was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin, Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. (Luke 1:26-31; 23:14-25, 24:46-56). He descended into hell. (1 Peter 3:19) The third day He arose again from the dead. (Luke 24:26-49) He ascended into Heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, whence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. (Luke 24:51; Luke 22:69; 1 Peter 4:6) I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrections of the body, and life everlasting. (Romans 12:5; 1 John 1:9; Hebrews 6:2) Apostles Creed The Apostles Creed is a description of the basic principles of Christian Faith. There are theologians that believe that those principles were written by the original twelve Apostles on the tenth day following the ascension of Christ into heaven. Other theories teach that the Creed was in fact developed later, in A.D. 215. In its original form, the document was used and recited during baptismal ceremonies for the churches of Rome. It became to be known as the Roman Symbol, and displayed in a question and answer format, with believers affirming their acceptance of the Creed. The authorship of the creed has been discussed by theologians and debated for centuries. While it did not originate within the Catholic Church, many scholars agree that the Statement of faith developed as a baptismal confession of faith, which continues to be used in most Western churches. Learn God's Word by taking this Apostles Creed Bible Quiz. Here is the wording of the Apostles Creed and the Scriptures that support the principles: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: (Genesis 1:1 and John 3:16) who, was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin, Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. (Luke 1:26-31; 23:14-25, 24:46-56). He descended into hell. (1 Peter 3:19) The third day He arose again from the dead. (Luke 24:26-49) He ascended into Heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, whence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. (Luke 24:51; Luke 22:69; 1 Peter 4:6) I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrections of the body, and life everlasting. (Romans 12:5; 1 John 1:9; Hebrews 6:2) www.christianet.com/bibleverses/apostlescreed.htm |
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109 | Criteria for Permanence of Doctrine? | 2 Tim 2:15 | hopalong | 205888 | ||
Apostle's Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He arose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, whence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church,the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. |
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110 | Creeds and Confessions Needful? | Bible general Archive 4 | hopalong | 205885 | ||
Many churches have traditional practices, such as a particular patterns of services. In Protestant churches, where the Bible is usually the final arbiter of doctrine, any story or belief not found therein is considered tradition, and not part of doctrine. In the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches the Sacred Tradition of the church may be considered doctrine.9 In the Bible, the traditions of men is sometimes contrasted with the word of God. For example, Jesus told the Pharisees, "You revoke God's word by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many other similar things" (Mark 7:13). (wikipedia) |
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111 | Creeds and Confessions Needful? | Bible general Archive 4 | hopalong | 205883 | ||
Dear lady, why are you now bringing up TRADITION, which is a seperate subject altogether. Getting back to your initial inquiry...see AA Hodge "1. Why are Creeds and Confessions necessary, and how have they been produced? The Scriptures of the Old and New Testament having been given by inspiration of God, are for man in his present state the only and the all-sufficient rule of faith and practice. This divine word, therefore, is the only standard of doctrine which has any intrinsic authority binding the consciences of men. All other standards are of value or authority only as they teach what the Scriptures teach." |
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112 | Creeds and Confessions Needful? | Bible general Archive 4 | hopalong | 205878 | ||
my answer is that Protestants are not bound to a the precepts handed down by a Pope. |
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113 | Make a Decision | Rev 3:20 | hopalong | 205782 | ||
John, please check out ID# 5443 for another perspective. Hoppy |
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114 | Make a Decision | Rev 3:20 | hopalong | 205773 | ||
JOHN, Did you recive my message? Hoppy |
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115 | Make a Decision | Rev 3:20 | hopalong | 205769 | ||
Dear John, No need to to apologize my friend. You made a good point, which is that the pews are populated with many who think that they are saved, but, are in reality, dead in sin. It is a shame that so many churches neglect the Gospel of Christ in favor of a gopel of self of self improvement. They assume that because their members walked an aisle and prayed a prayer and were baptized, that now the preacher is free to preach to them how to be a better christion. If you have the time listen to a sermon by Southern Baptist preacher....Paul Washer. IT' SON YOU TUBE God bless John I gotta hopalong |
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116 | Make a Decision | Rev 3:20 | hopalong | 205542 | ||
Dear John, the Q posed :Question (short): Make a Decision Question (full): Is this verse in essence, a call to Salvation, spoken by JESUS? From the other verses 14-19 it sounds like he's saying, choose this day whom you will serve! Make a decision. I belive it is a call for repentance and re-newed fellowship. Personally, I would not enmploy it as part of my evangelical efforts. Hoppy |
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117 | An interesting discussion/question | Romans | hopalong | 205264 | ||
Hi Tim, Sorry, but I'm having a hard time following your train of thought. you began with Rom. 5:18 - "Consequently, just as the result of one trespass was condemnation for all men, so also the result of one act of righteousness was justification that brings life for all men." I replied by stating that my reading of the text led me to believe that "all" reffered to all kinds of men, since not all men (universily) are justified. That only those men who are in Christ have attained justification. I suggest that our presuppositions may make it difficult to reconcile this issue. Hoppy |
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118 | An interesting discussion/question | Romans | hopalong | 205260 | ||
hi lion, The doctrine held by those who believe that none will perish but that all of fallen mankind will be saved. Hoppy |
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119 | An interesting discussion/question | Romans | hopalong | 205248 | ||
Tim, Your primary contention seem to be..."So, I would respectfully disagree that 'all' only refers to kinds of men." How then do we avoid the false doctrine of univeral salvation? Hoppy |
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120 | Make a Decision | Rev 3:20 | hopalong | 205159 | ||
John, To whom is Rev2;20 addressed? Hoppy |
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