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1041 | Truly saved or not | John 10:28 | New Creature | 45143 | ||
In Scripture on the one hand we read: "for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." (Heb 13:5) on the other hand scripture says: "if ye forsake him, he will forsake you." So we see: 1) God is not the one who does the forsaking of us (Heb. 13:5) 2) It is individuals who forsake God, at which point, He then, and only then will "forsake you" (2 Chr. 15:2) The forsaking is initiated on our part, not on God's |
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1042 | Aren't the elect commanded to repent? | Hebrews | New Creature | 45132 | ||
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1043 | Sovereignity and Abortion | Not Specified | New Creature | 45129 | ||
If God is sovereign - which I believe He is. How then, does abortion fit in God's sovereign purpose? | ||||||
1044 | Sovereignity and Abortion | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 45137 | ||
If God is sovereign - which I believe He is. How then, does abortion fit in God's sovereign purpose? | ||||||
1045 | Sovereignity and Abortion | Jer 1:5 | New Creature | 45133 | ||
If God is sovereign - which I believe He is. How then, does abortion fit in God's sovereign purpose? | ||||||
1046 | How did sin originate | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 45125 | ||
You stated: "In verse 17 John says that the Son was sent not to condemn the world but that the world through Him might be saved. Clearly then if ‘world’ means ‘every human being’ then the passage teaches universal salvation since the Son was sent to save the ‘world’ or ‘every human being’. If you deny universal salvation, then you have to admit the Son has failed in his mission to save "the ‘world’ or ‘every human being’ since according to the Son Himself not all human being are going to be saved. Which of the two do you prefer, New Creature? The universal salvation or the failed mission of the Son? " Concerning John 3:16-18 What is meant by the word "world" is clarified in verse 18 "This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead because their deeds were evil. This is clearly the whole fallen world. Scripture says "When he the Holy Spirit comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment. (John 16:8) Certain denominations theology demands that "world" and "all" don't really mean all. It is painful to watch the logic of many denominations, respond by claiming the Bible uses the words "world" and "all" in a restricted limited sense. If all does not mean all fallen human beings, then what does it mean in Romans 3:23 when it says: All have sinned. Using the logic that all doesn't mean all would then mean that in this verse the word "all" means that only all the elect have sinned, which I am sure you will disagree with. Also: How do you get around this verse? 1 John 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and NOT FOR OURS ONLY, BUT ALSO FOR [the sins of] the whole world. Finally, I don't believe that salvation is universal. It is only universal in it's offer, but is only made actual for those who by faith receive it. Neither do I believe than God ever fails or failed in any mission. It is man that fails and is held accountable for his choice which God allows him to make. |
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1047 | How did sin originate | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 45119 | ||
You asked "if God is omnipotent and ‘all-loving’ (meaning willing to save all) then why all are not saved?" Answer - God truly is omnipotent, and all loving see John 3:16. And 2 Pet. 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. The LORD's will is that none perish, and those who won't repent will eventually perish. But God doesn't coerce any one to repent, (Acts 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:) You also asked: "If you say because some resist God’s will, I ask, is this resisting more powerful than God’s will?" God has willed,that once He enlightens a person,( see John 1:9) that person has then been enabled by God,to make a decision to either receive Christ or to not receive Christ. God's Love is not forced, but God persuades people with sufficient evidence, and conviction of their sins, at which point we either refuse or accept. If we refuse it is only because God permitted one to do so, not because anyone's will is more powerful than God's will. He permits us to choose, that way on judgement day, He can justly damn those who refused Him. Man is held accountable for their actions and decisions. God will not damn someone for their inability to hear and respond. But all are without excuse. If man is unable to respond, then will God damn them for their inability? I don't believe thats the way it is. Many do. I don't Rom. 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: John 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: |
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1048 | Concerning Does God foreordain murder | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 45117 | ||
Sorry Congreationalist, yes your right I didn't answer the following question of yours. But will now reply. "If murder is a sin (and I gather you would agree with me that it is), then does foreordaining murder makes God the author of that particular sin?" Is murder a sin? - I believe so Does God foreordain it? - I don't think so I believe God FOREKNEW that people would murder. Even unbelievers can choose to either murder or to not murder. So having said that, let me ask you this: Is abortion murder? Does God foreordain abortion? If what you say is correct, that God foreordains murder, which I disagree with, then please answer the following questions Why do Christian's picket abortion clinics, if God foreordains abortion, which also is murder. Wouldn't that be the same thing as fighting against God? |
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1049 | How did sin originate | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 45112 | ||
Thanks Joe. Hopefully we will be able to further discuss this as well as other topics in the near future. At the same time I am sure we will not agree on everything. But at least we each get to post our thoughts on the different topics with a gentle spirit. Thanks again Joe | ||||||
1050 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 44997 | ||
If you have said all you will say on this topic, thats fine with me. But I too have one last comment and will not speak further about this at this time. First: Thank you for correcting me about the author of Hebrews, I knew that, but due to my lack of time at the moment I composed that reply, I inserted Paul's name unitentionally. Secondly You stated: "If the Lord has not convinced you that you can have eternal security, through what he has done, then far be it of me to try and convince you" I never said that I didn't have eternal security. I do (present tense) have security. Eternal security from my understanding can only be taken in the present tense. "he that believeth, hath (present tense) eternal life. If you want unconditional eternal security, you can have it. It is in Christ, on a day by day, moment by moment basis. security for the branches depends entirely upon their abiding (remaining connected) with the vine. see John 15 I still believe faith is not a stopping point but merely the starting gate. Lastly: I have many times heard of the "lost rewards, but not salvation" teachings. But I cannot accept that postion from my understanding of scripture. There is more at stake that just rewards Thats why Paul wrote: Rom. 11:21 For if God spared not the natural branches, [take heed] lest he also spare not thee. 22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in [his] goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. Nevetheless it's been nice talking with you. |
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1051 | How did sin originate | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 44928 | ||
What I'm saying is my view of scripture, however perfect or imperfect remains my view. I do not claim to have a perfect answer suitable for everyone. I merely share my views with you and others seriously considering and weighing comments and replys from others like yourself. At this moment we don't agree on all points we discuss, but Thank God we can freely with a gentle spirit encourage each other in our walk with Him. Finally, concerning whether God is impartial, I still don't believe He is. God is not a respecter of people. I believe there is more to God's choosing certain people that what we currently know. think, or realize. So I don't think I will have any answer that can satisfy anyone. But thank you for helping me try to think through this. I would like to hear more of what you say on this topic as well |
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1052 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 44927 | ||
It may be better to understand the life of faith we live in the way Paul sometimes mentioned it. as a "race" Heb 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset [us], and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, In a race there is a starting line and a finish line. So too in the "race that is set before us" the race of faith, there is a beginning point and a finish point. And it takes endurance to go the distance. My Pastor once gave a message entiltled, "Going the Distance" using these same principles using scripture. Endurance is a concept I accept as being Bibical. I am not asking you to accept it for yourself. |
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1053 | Should I apologize to kalos | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 44880 | ||
I have been guilty in the past of making remarks that have resulted in hurting people, but I believe that (1) Christian's should not be offended as easily as we often are. (2) We should, go to the person who offended us, and tell them,that what they did or said hurt our feelings. And someone either intentionally or unintentionally hurt our feelings they should apologize and we should be willing to forgive them just as Christ forgave us. (3) Christian's will not always agree with each other on everything. But we should " Col. 4:6 Let your speech [be] alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man." |
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1054 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 44877 | ||
You stated:"I didn't ever suggest a single sin would cause someone to become hopelessly lost" However in your previous reply you stated: " What if you might have committed one of these bad sins that you suggest, that means that you might be in the category of Hebrews just mentioned!" By using the term "one" in this sentence, it led me to believe your were speaking of a singular sin. You asked "so then (what are these many sins) that you assume can cause the loss of your salvation?" A continous and willful practice of any sins (Heb. 10:26) Sin is sin. You asked: " If I endure, as scripture says I shall be saved," where in the scripture did you find that," Answer - Mt 10:22 And ye shall be hated of all [men] for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. Mt 24:13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Heb 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset [us], and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Rev. 3:5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. |
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1055 | How did sin originate | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 44873 | ||
What do you mean by "all-loving"? What Scripture are you using to support that God is "all-loving"? Are you saying God is not all loving? That God shows partiality? John 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. (Who does that exclude?) If God is "all-loving" in the way that you seem to be defining it, why didn't he give EVERYONE a chance to build an ark? My Answer: Gen. 6:3 And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also [is] flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years. God was longsuffering and patient with the ungodly in the days of Noah. Noah was a preacher of righteousness. The peoples hearts became hardened. But God gave them 120 years to repent under the preaching of Noah to repent, and they did not. God is not at fault here for the failure of men. God never coerces repentance. God never twists an individuals arm to repent, He convicts them and persuades them, but the act of repentance is something the sinner must do. 2 Pet. 3:9 THE LORD IS not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is LONGSUFFERING to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Why didn't he choose the whole world instead of on particular people group out of all the nations in the world to be the recipients of His covenant and His favor? My Answer: The recipients of God's favor are those who by grace through faith receive the gift of salvation which is freely offered. The OT saints received and embraced Christ through faith the same as NT saints. God's way of salvation has not changed over the years. Abraham was saved by faith, and we too are saved by exercising faith in Christ. 1 John 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for [the sins of] the whole world. In the animal sacrifices the OT saints looked forward to the day that the spotless, sinless lamb of God would be the perfect sacrifice for their sins. Today we look back to the same Lamb of God, who died to pay the penalty for the sins of all who ever lived. But only those who by faith embrace and receive Christ and His finished work at Calvary are the recipients of eternal life. Why did God tell the Israelites to completely blot out everyone who lived in Canaan rather than to evangelize them? Answer: The various reasons for this is probably because God in His foreknowledge, and omniscience knew that the heathen people would not be receptive to the gospel. And to allow them to live among God's people who were to possess the land would mean that over time the pagan people would turn Israel away from the Lord. Why did God raise up nations to judge rebellious Israel, only for those nations to be utterly destroyed? My Answer: God raised up nations, kingdoms, and kings as means of discipline against as you yourself state "rebellious Israel" or disobedient Israel, which ever wording you choose. It is because God loves His people and a loving Father disciplines His children with love. Scripture says: Heb 12:5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: 6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. 7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? 8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. Why does God allow for heathens to be born, live, and die without EVER hearing the gospel or even the name of Jesus Christ? Answer: Since the fall in the garden, everyone born since, is born heathen, including you and I. We were not born saved. As to to the second part of this question I don't agree with that statement. (look at the following scripture) Rom. 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Rom. 1:28 And even as they did not like to retain God in [their] knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; Rom. 1:32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. God can be know through observing His creation. But all will be without excuse on judgement day. They won't be able to say: "God you never reveal the reality of your existence to me. They will have no excuse. In short, where do you get the idea that "God loves everyone equally"? My Answer: does God show partiality? Can you disprove, with scripture anything I've sated in my last 2 replys? |
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1056 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 44814 | ||
If I endure, as scripture says I shall be saved, but if I endure till the end it is only becuase I continued to rely and depend on Him. We have to abide in Him. But it is His work as I continue to trust in Him. Reread my last reply, I didn't ever suggest a single sin would cause someone to become hopelessly lost |
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1057 | Does it include all suffering? | Col 1:24 | New Creature | 44798 | ||
Cheryl; I thought I would send this comment your way. I hope it helps you. I know it did me when I first read it. "Those who are suffering, or those who seek to counsel the sufferers, are all too quick to name sin as the standard cause for the distress. The very nature and circumstances of Christ’s sufferings exposes as utterly false the present-day notion that Christian’s who suffer are always sinning or out of God’s will. If Jesus, who was the perfect, sinless Son of God, suffered so much, then how can Christian’s who are so imperfect expect to escape all sufferings? The answer is that we cannot, as 1 Peter 2:20 - 23 demonstrates. Such a theology of nonsuffering, if carried to it’s logical extreme, must claim that Jesus was out of God’s will when He died on the cross." (Notes taken from the book; The Power Of Suffering - By John MacArthur Jr.) |
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1058 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 44796 | ||
Just as there is physical life and death, there is spiritual life and death. I may not be able to be unborn, but I can die either physical, or spiritual. Some teachers I have heard say: "you cannot out sin the grace of God" I believe you can, and I don't believe it is a single sin that any individual committs. |
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1059 | How did sin originate | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 44794 | ||
Joe Thanks for your reply. I really don't find anything in what you said that I can say I absolutely disagree with. I just want to say that everything has a first cause, sin included. It is my belief that God is not the first cause of sin. Rather God created man with the foreknowledge that he would exercise his God given freedom of choice, and chose to disobey. God knew before He created man, that this is the way it would be. It didn't catch Him off-guard or by surprise. Nevertheless, God knowing what would come about still chose to create His beings. So I agree with you when you say He allows it to happen. To grasp this we need to accept the different aspects of God's will, His perfect will, verses His permissive will. I also agree that the unregenerate in their deadened state cannot please God. I believe, where we might part ways is that I also believe that God can work in the unbelievers heart wooing him, and drawing him, but that God's grace can be resisted. (see Acts 7:51). Here is a few reasons why I believe God's grace can be resisted: (1) If God is all-powerful, then He could save all persons. (2) If God is all-loving, then He would save all persons. If an all-powerful God can save all, but He will not save all, then God is not all-loving. For a God who is all-loving would save all, if He could save all. But the fault lies not with God, but rather with man who when ONCE God enlightens that individual as He does "every man that comes into the world (John 1:9), that man resists God's grace and does not receive the free gift of salvation. When that happens then God,in His justice will not allow that individual into heaven, but he will be cast into hell. Man is held accountable for his decisions. Those who resist God's grace are "without excuse" Rom. 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: |
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1060 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 44741 | ||
The same God of the OT is also the same God of the new testament, even though the animal sacrifices have now been done away with. The verse from the OT which I quoted in my last response still applies to believers in NT times, as well as does the OT verse you mentioned. Those in the OT are saved the same way we are by grace through faith. Concerning 1 John 5:10-13 which you posted. When it states: "12He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God." "hath life" is present tense and the word "believe" is a verb whch is continuous and on-going. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. (1 Jn. 2:24) There is the need for endurance. Faith is not a starting point, but is merely the beginning point of our walk with Christ. Paul referred to the Christian life as a race. And a race has both a starting point and a finish line as well. Thats why scripture says: "well done thou good and faithful servant" This one endured and crossed the finish line. Scripture repeatedly states: "he that endureth till the end, the same shall be saved." (Mt. 10:22; 24:13; Mark 13:13) Salvation does not consist of a single, irrevocable commitment, whether past or present. Being saved is the experience of living Christ's own life by divine imputation and impartation. It is never a reality except in continual, dynamic relationship with Jesus. we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end. (Heb. 3:14) |
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