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101 | Is thea a difference btwn a church,temple n synagog | Bible general Archive 4 | lightedsteps | 220130 | ||
Hi jily Church 1) A building as we use the word today. - - Christian Religion 2) New Testament times to the present - - the people. 3) Jesus was not talking about a building. Mat 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Temple 1) A building Old Testiment times and today. - - Jewish Religion 2) The building in Jerusalem built by Solomon as per the plans given to David by God for the dwelling place of His Glory. I personally believe that to be the Holy Spirit. 2Ch 6:2 But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever. 3) New Testament times to the present - - the people. 1Co 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? Synagogue 1) A building as we use the word today. - - Jewish Religion 2) The people - - the worshipers Psa 22:3 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. While it is true these three words are descriptive of specific buildings which are used by different religions for their worship of God they are also descriptive of the people of God themselves. lightedsteps |
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102 | Is Salvation lump sum? | Heb 7:25 | lightedsteps | 220122 | ||
Hi Doc I have felt most comfortable in the Non Denominational realm for some time. Although this too has become a denomination unto itself. The particular congregation would best be described as being gift oriented. As far as my questions they were nothing more than that my questions. I don't have an agenda or any ulterior motives. Being a born again Christian I'm trying my best to have the closest relationship with God possible. Whenever I have a question about something I ASK. As far as my writing style it's all my own I just want to make sure I am fully understood. Being a two finger typist I have a lot of time to think about the words I use to express myself. Proofreading is the final step where I attempt to refine and hone what I am trying to convey for the greatest understanding possible with the least chance for ambiguity using my limited means. This tool we call the computer is nothing more than a tool. The term use to be garbage in garbage out that term still rings true. This tool is inadequate in conveying to others what we are saying or what we mean without the other abilities we have like facial expressions or tone of voice. We have to rely on the language we all speak but we should not be limited in the expression of that language by a limited vocabulary. lightedsteps |
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103 | Is Salvation lump sum? | Heb 7:25 | lightedsteps | 220120 | ||
Hi Doc No affiliation with Church of Christ (Past Present or Future). It really intrigues me though as to why you would ask this question? lightedsteps |
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104 | Is Salvation lump sum? | Heb 7:25 | lightedsteps | 220115 | ||
Hi Beja I appreciate the time you have taken to respond to my questions. Thank You. lightedsteps |
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105 | Is Salvation lump sum? | Heb 7:25 | lightedsteps | 220114 | ||
Hi Doc Thank you for the time you have invested on my questions. They have been most enlightening. Does not orthodoxy along with it's doctrines compel the believer toward an exclusive understanding of the Holy Scripture which would conform to those doctrines? Would not then any exegesis of the Holy Scriptures conducted be biased by the very nature of the understanding acquired which would coincide with the dictated doctrines found in orthodoxy? My point being there are many denominations to be found within the term Christian orthodoxy. There are also many divisions found within those several denominations. Thus my use of the term Christendom. While these differing factions within a denomination may agree on the most basic of doctrines thereby keeping them all within the bounds of orthodoxy they hold other doctrines that are not mutual in fact may be exclusive only to themselves. Are they not then incapable of retrieving from scripture a like understanding? Except where orthodoxy itself is concerned. Thanks Again lightedsteps |
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106 | Is Salvation lump sum? | Heb 7:25 | lightedsteps | 220076 | ||
Hi john The cloak of mockery is not a becoming garment for a brother it covers the very robes of righteousness. Pro 10:19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. Jas 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain. God is Love lightedsteps |
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107 | Is Salvation lump sum? | Heb 7:25 | lightedsteps | 220062 | ||
Hi Doc A little deeper clarification if you don't mind. you said in regard to Christian ( orthodoxy ) "In theology, when we use the word, we mean the essential doctrines of the Christian faith. 1) Does this refer to the most basic doctrines that all denominations can agree on or are they the doctrines of only certain denominations? What I am seeking for is the understanding of who is being specifically spoken of. 2) When you say ( orthodoxy ) would this be the same as I would say Christendom meaning all Christians regardless of denomination? Where I would be speaking about or on behalf of the Christian Faith in the general sense. 3) In your using the word ( orthodoxy ) does it encompass the Pentecostals and Catholics within this term because of the differences found in their doctrinal beliefs? you say ( heterodoxy ) "We use the word to mean those teachings that are contrary to orthodoxy." 4) Is it as simple as a different or other opinion or thinking? Or does it lean more in the direction of heresy idolatrous schismatic unorthodox something more on the order of contrary to and opposite in nature or character to the held theology? The reason I ask is that neither the term ( Christian orthodoxy ) nor the word ( heterodoxy ) have a very benign sound to them. Forgive me for saying it this way but they convey the feeling of being very staid and absolutely without any room for question. In Jesus lightedsteps |
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108 | Is Salvation lump sum? | Heb 7:25 | lightedsteps | 220058 | ||
Hi Doc In my attempt to better understand your teaching posted to dodoy I have gone back to your post 220028 Whereby I am finding it hard to nail down any definitions for a word and a term which you have used. (Heterodoxical) Heterodoxical or heretical groups, the Middle Ages involved constant attempts to renegotiate and redefine relationships among people. .....Technorati (Orthodox Christian) This is all I am able to find for your use of this term. I am sure this cannot be what you are saying. Where could I find the definition as you are using it. The Orthodox Christian belongs to the Body of Christ, the Church of Christ. This Eastern Orthodox Church is organically the same congregation (or ecclesia) which was born at the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Jerusalem on Pentecost, a direct continuation from the Apostles by laying on of hands from each generation of priests to the next. The Orthodox Christian recognizes the rich Christian heritage and proclaims that he belongs to this Church, which corresponds to the Church of the Apostles as does a grown-up person correspond to a picture taken of him as a child. The Orthodox Christian has been baptized in the name of the Holy Trinity and follows the ideals and beliefs of both the Scriptures and Sacred Tradition. He believes in a living and loving God, Whose Grace protects and guides him in the path of redemption. He believes that God has revealed Himself in the Bible through the Prophets and especially in the Person of Jesus Christ, His only-begotten Son who is man's Savior. He especially believes in the Incarnation of Christ as God-Man, in His Crucifixion and Resurrection, in His Gospel and Commandments, and in the world to come. ......Orthodox Christian Page Thank you for your indulgence lightedsteps |
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109 | False Humility | 1 Thess 5:22 | lightedsteps | 220036 | ||
Is a false humility wrong for a professed Christian? Someone that tries to give an impression to another Christian as though they are less than they actually are. Like attempting to appear to another Christian like they aren't as smart as others in things of the bible. Isn't doing this deceptive and manipulative for a Christian to practice? Wouldn't it be considered lying? Lightedsteps |
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110 | Is Salvation lump sum? | Heb 7:25 | lightedsteps | 220009 | ||
Hi dodoy God truly is the savior of all men every where for all time through the precious blood of Jesus Christ our lord. For this very passage states this truth plainly blatantly. Knowing full well as it says in Heb. 6:18 it is impossible for God to lie we must then have the full understanding that these passages are therefore true. 1Tim 2:4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 1Tim 4:10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. If we allow other scripture (I will use but two) to shed their light upon these scriptures and by so doing illuminate the truth to be found within. 1Jn 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. Heb 10:10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. When we lay them alongside 1 Tim.2:4 and 1 Tim.4:10 they are all in certain points agreeing with each other. Each of which in there own way say "ALL" 1) all men to be saved 2) Saviour of all men 3) the whole world 4) once for all We can then say without a shadow of a doubt they do and are saying all men everywhere for all time as I have said before. This fact cannot be disputed for it does clearly say that. It appears as though all of the energy for an understanding of these scriptures has gone into the meaning of the words than the reality of what was accomplished for mankind. There is the key "MANKIND" for understanding. There is not a Christian alive that would deny Christ died for the sins of mankind. Joh 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: We find then in these two verses God has provided the gift of everlasting life for the world. But at the same time we also see there is a stipulation for the effective appropriation of that gift "FAITH" The point of my whole recitation is this 1) It is Gods desire for all to come to the knowledge of the truth and the salvation He has provided. 2) The Gift of salvation has been provided for all of mankind. 3) All of mankind will not avail themselves of this salvation. It isn't a matter of ALL men WILL be saved. But that it has been provided for ALL men to become saved. Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Joh 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: These last verses sum it up. We must have faith We must believe God is God will reward us when we seek Him We do not become His children until we accept Him as our Father Why would God grant the same salvation to those that have lived their lives without wanting Him as those that have sought Him? Lightedsteps |
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111 | Is there a reason to debate? | Bible general Archive 4 | lightedsteps | 219997 | ||
dodoy Thank you very much for finally getting to your point. I have been here waiting for you to arrive. To tell you the truth at first I was thinking you were just playing word games until I myself thought of the two 12 hr. periods of time for the Jew. Which then for me explained the verse satisfactorily and your assertion of the proper word usage. Very well presented I don't see any dots that haven't been connected:-) Gods day to you lightedsteps |
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112 | Heb. 6:4-6 Security | Gen 1:1 | lightedsteps | 219985 | ||
Hi Beja I can honestly say we are of the same mind as far as the irrevocable nature of our salvation. I also respect your integrity as for your seeking of the truth. I feel a mutual striving for this illusive knowledge. Always keeping in mind our God is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him. You are right I do the same thing as I believe everyone that desires to possess the truth should do. Never giving up for in our indever we are in effect seeking knocking and asking. With that in mind we know we will be rewarded by God. He has promised our labors will not be in vain. We should persevere being diligent to rightly divide the word of truth. A tool that I have used most often is to recite a passage (I am having trouble understanding) out loud attempting to capture the same tone as the author meant them. Even as though God Himself was speaking these very words to me. I have found when I do this if I take these words spoken in the bible personally I can then hear the truth to be found in them. In doing so I have experienced God speaking His word to me in such a way that it has at times changed the belief I had in a certain passage. When we read the bible we do so with our reason our intellect we also interpret what is being taught within the passage comparing what we are reading with what we already know. There are times "we" might be getting in our own way. But when we read a passage out loud that we are having trouble with we then only hear it our brains are incapable of speaking hearing reasoning interpreting comparing at the same time. Our intellect then is effectively bypassed. If we are intent on speaking the words as they would have been said we will then hear them as the would have been meant. At this point I would advise you to read from Hebrews 5:11 through 6:9 this seems as though it could be a complete thought all of which would then be in context. Maybe your hearing it rather than studying it will help. We have a tendency to keep seeing the same things over and over again. My prayer is that this will aid in your understanding lighted steps |
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113 | Heb. 6:4-6 Security | Gen 1:1 | lightedsteps | 219961 | ||
Hi Beja Your thoughts on Spurgeon's sermon, "I was hoping for more on how this fits into the context. I am not saying he is wrong or right, but due to the great contention over this passage I was hoping he would make his case stronger." my answer Are you saying that based solely on the fact Spurgeon did not make a stronger case by bringing it back to the context of the entire passage you cannot accept his interpretation as correct? As you have stated there is great contention over this passage. Has anyone else made a better case by doing those things you say? your thoughts "Basically I think if one was to debate the issue and argue his view two things would need to be established in light of what he said." 1. First it would need to be established that the notion of unshakeable salvation was so imbedded into the author and reader's thinking, that they would have understood an impossible situation was being discussed as Spurgeon is suggesting. There is no such assertion in the text. The only way you can put it there is to consider it "a given." my answer It is hard for us to understand the beliefs held by those of the first church. We do not have the benefit of hearing firsthand what the Apostles taught. If the assertion you are referring to is missing. Was it Spurgeon or the Author of Hebrews that failed to make this assertion? 1) It must have been the author because "There is no such assertion in the text" then there must have been the "GIVEN" in the authors mind. Is that then what Spurgeon has seen which would then account for his lack of connecting it to the context of the passage in which it appears. Because it is a truth an understanding that would stand on its own merit. Therefore it became an interjection by the author in his teaching to a people that new these things. Question Does a truth of God that has not been connected to the overall context of the book or chapter in which it appears cease to be a truth? We need to understand and remember these books were written to churches that didn't have the canon of scripture that we possess today. They didn't have the benefit of understanding how things are to be read in context and in light of other scripture. Therefore did they have a better or different understanding of the reality of salvation than we do today? Where these things we need weren't needed by them. We only have what has been written and the interpretations of those teachings. We on the other hand have what could be called denominational doctrines. These doctrines can be arrived at when reading exactly the same piece of scripture but coming to opposing doctrines. 1Co 1:12,13 12) Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. 13) Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? 1Co 3:3,4 3) For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? 4) For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? Because of the differences in our beliefs today are we not yet carnal? What have we lost? What I am saying is there are truths to be found in the bible that we will never be able to come to or believe in or avail ourselves of because our doctrinal beliefs have shut the door to those truths. If it is a contextual issue on your part then doesn't chapter 10 satisfy that? Your brother Lightedsteps |
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114 | Savior of the Whole Earth | Gen 1:1 | lightedsteps | 219929 | ||
Unto us a child was born, unto us His Son was given. The LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, Peace On Earth Good Will Toward All Men, Merry Christmas, People |
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115 | wednsday or friday Jesus died | NT general Archive 1 | lightedsteps | 219916 | ||
Hi Dhaniei Just a question as I see you are a Messianic Jew and would probably have a better understanding of the separation of days vs. nights. I believe as you do frome the sign of Jonah statement made by Jesus. Anyway my question is We all know that there was a big rush to get Jesus off the cross and in the tomb before sundown. This then taking place in that manner "Does His being in the tomb before sundown then count as the first day"? Is only part of the daylight hours still counted as a full day? The other thing is how can Jesus have a Passover meal with his disciples before He was crucified? Isn't the Lamb Eaten during the Passover meal? Luke 22:10-12 If Jesus has had this meal then it is already the Holy Day Celebration isn't it? What then would be the big rush? Help me out here will you. I just can't see Him as the Passover Lamb slain for the sins of the world and eating the Passover befor He was crucified. Have a Merry Christmas lightedsteps |
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116 | Heb. 6:4-6 Security | Gen 1:1 | lightedsteps | 219888 | ||
Beja Your statements are numbered my explanations underneath are not. (1) His point is that the author is in reality presenting an impossible scenario. Your right Beja the author is presenting an impossible scenario he clearly says that in v.4 that is how he started his teaching. "For it is impossible" (2) He is talking about true saved people, Your right again as he said a child would come to the this conclusion if he read these passages. (3) he is talking about real falling away of saved people, Right again but this is where the author has to insert the IF in v. 6 because he originally stated that it was impossible then he went on to describe who he was talking about ending with the fact the ones he has spoken of could not ever fall away. (4) and he asserts that such a situation would render salvation impossible for that individual. your statement is confusing to me so I will state it the way he says it is. The coming back to the point of another salvation repentance again. Jesus died once for him. (5) Only the author of Hebrews point is that this could never happen. Last but not least you are Right again. To put it into todays language It is impossible for anyone that has gained salvation through the grace of God to ever lose that salvation. In other words to fall away. But if they ever could then it would be as impossible for them to ever come back to the point of a new salvation for them because they have rejected the first one provided for them by Jesus Himself. At this point the only other reference I will use is Heb 10:26-31 What he is actually saying is. It is impossible for you to fall away but if you could. Sort of a catch 22 (6) Now, to me the real crucial point of such a take on the passage, is that you must show a reason the author of Hebrews would have said this. It has to contribute to his argument in some way or form. In other words, why would the author of Hebrews have ever brought up a situation that will never happen? It has to have some contribution to the larger context. I think Mr Spurgeon answered your question pretty well in the last of my posts 10, 11 I think I understand what you have meant it seems like an insertion into the text because it doesn't follow the whole narrative of the chapter. My ref. in Heb 10 has a rather good context that works because the author says close to the same thing. But this time it follows the narrative. nice having someone to discuss thoughts with lightedsteps |
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117 | Heb. 6:4-6 Security | Gen 1:1 | lightedsteps | 219887 | ||
Hi again Mr. Beja Now as far as I understand and believe these three verses they are the anchor so to speak that says and defines for us who believe there is No Loss of Salvation for the Sons of God. There is no other place in scripture that has condensed this belief into one teaching something we can hold on to as an assurance to our souls in Gods own words I Hold you in My hand You Are Safe NOW. |
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118 | Heb. 6:4-6 Security | Gen 1:1 | lightedsteps | 219886 | ||
Part (11) There is a cup of sin which would damn thy soul, O Christian. Oh! what grace is that which holds thy arm, and will not let thee drink it? There thou art, at this hour, like the bird-catcher of St. Kilda, thou art being drawn to heaven by a single rope; if that hand which holds thee let thee go, if that rope which grasps thee do but break, thou art dashed on the rocks of damnation. Lift up thine heart to God, then, and bless him that his arm is not wearied, and is never shortened that it cannot save. Lord Kenmure, when he was dying, said to Rutherford. "Man! my name is written on Christ's hand, and I see it! that is bold talk, man, but I see it!" Then, if that be the case, his hand must be severed from his body before my name can be taken from him; and if it be engraven on his heart, his heart must be rent out before they can rend my name out. Hold on, then, and trust believer! thou hast "an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, which entereth within the veil." The winds are bellowing, the tempests howling; should the cable slip, or thine anchor break, thou art lost. See those rocks, on which myriads are driving, and thou art wrecked there if grace leave thee; see those depths, in which the skeletons of sailors sleep, and thou art there, if that anchor fail thee. It would be impossible to moor thee again, if once that anchor broke; for other anchor there is none, other salvation there can be none, and if that one fail thee, it is impossible that thou ever shouldst be saved. Therefore thank God that thou hast an anchor that cannot fail, and then loudly sing— "How can I sink with such a prop, As my eternal God, Who bears the earth's huge pillars up? And spreads the heavens abroad?" How can I die, when Jesus lives, Who rose and left the dead? Pardon and grace my soul receives, From my exalted head." |
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119 | Heb. 6:4-6 Security | Gen 1:1 | lightedsteps | 219885 | ||
Part (10) And now, lastly, we come to improve this doctrine. If Christians can fall away, and cease to be Christians, they cannot be renewed again to repentance. "But," says one, "You say they cannot fall away." What is the use of putting this "if" in, like a bugbear to frighten children, or like a ghost that can have no existence? My learned friend, "Who art thou that repliest against God?" If God has put it in, he has put it in for wise reasons and for excellent purposes. Let me show you why. First, O Christian, it is put in to keep thee from falling away. God preserves his children from falling away; but he keeps them by the use of means; and one of these is, the terrors of the law, showing them what would happen if they were to fall away. There is a deep precipice: what is the best way to keep any one from going down there? Why, to tell him that if he did he would inevitably be dashed to pieces. In some old castle there is a deep cellar, where there is a vast amount of fixed air and gas, which would kill anybody who went down. What does the guide say? "If you go down you will never come up alive." Who thinks of going down? The very fact of the guide telling us what the consequences would be, keeps us from it. Our friend puts away from us a cup of arsenic; he does not want us to drink it, but he says, "If you drink it, it will kill you." Does he suppose for a moment that we should drink it. No; he tells us the consequences, and he is sure we will not do it. So God says, "My child, if you fall over this precipice you will be dashed to pieces." What does the child do? He says, "Father, keep me; hold thou me up, and I shall be safe." It leads the believer to greater dependence on God, to a holy fear and caution, because he knows that if he were to fall away he could not be renewed, and he stands far away from that great gulf, because he know that if he were to fall into it there would be no salvation for him. If I thought as the Arminian thinks, that I might fall away, and then return again, I should pretty often fall away, for sinful flesh and blood would think it very nice to fall away, and be a sinner, and go and see the play at the theatre, or get drunk, and then come back to the Church, and be received again as a dear brother who had fallen away for a little while. No doubt the minister would say, "Our brother Charles is a little unstable at times." A little unstable! He does not know anything about grace; for grace engenders a holy caution, because we feel that if we were not preserved by Divine power we should perish. We tell our friend to put oil in his lamp, that it may continue to burn! Does that imply that it will be allowed to go out? No, God will give him oil to pour into the lamp continually. Like John Bunyan's figure; there was a fire, and he saw a man pouring water upon it. "Now," says the Preacher, "don't you see that fire would go out, that water is calculated to put it out, and if it does, it will never be lighted again;" but God does not permit that! for there is a man behind the wall who is pouring oil on the fire; and we have cause for gratitude in the fact, that if the oil were not put in by a heavenly hand, we should inevitably be driven to destruction. Take care, then Christian, for this is a caution. 2. It is to excite our gratitude. Suppose you say to your little boy, "Don't you know Tommy, if I were not to give you your dinner and your supper you would die? There is nobody else to give Tommy dinner and supper." What then? The child does not think that you are not going to give him his dinner and supper; he knows you will, and he is grateful to you for them. The chemist tells us, that if there were no oxygen mixed with the air, animals would die. Do you suppose that there will be no oxygen, and therefore we shall die? No, he only teaches you the great wisdom of God, in having mixed the gases in their proper proportions. Says one of the old astronomers, "There is great wisdom in God, that he has put the sun exactly at a right distance—not so far away that we should be frozen to death, and not so near that we should be scorched." He says, "If the sun were a million miles nearer to us we should be scorched to death." Does the man suppose that the sun will be a million miles nearer, and, therefore, we shall be scorched to death? He says, "If the sun were a million miles farther off we should be frozen to death." Does he mean that the sun will be a million miles farther off, and therefore we shall be frozen to death? Not at all. Yet it is quite a rational way of speaking, to show us how grateful we should be to God. So says the Apostle. Christian! if thou shouldst fall away, thou couldst never be renewed unto repentance. Thank thy Lord, then, that he keeps thee. "See a stone that hangs in air; see a spark in ocean live; Kept alive with death so near; I to God the glory give." |
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120 | Heb. 6:4-6 Security | Gen 1:1 | lightedsteps | 219884 | ||
Hi mr. Beja Wow you not only read fast you answer the same way. let me say Me. Sourgeon does give what I consider to be a pretty good reason for everything that the Apostle said. so here it is. This is what he said would be the improvement on the doctrine which he referred to in my Part (7) Thanks for the reply lightedsteps |
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