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1081 | What verses proove the bible is true???? | 1 Timothy | New Creature | 44185 | ||
Here are a few verses the truth of the Lord endureth forever. Psalm 117:2 God... keepeth truth forever. Psalm 146:5-6 Every word of God is pure;... Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar. Prov. 30:5-6 the word of our God shall stand forever. Isaiah 40:8 I will show thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth. Daniel 10:21 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. Matthew 24:35 (also in Mark 13:31) thy word is truth. John 17:17 the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it, not as the word of men but as it is in truth, the word of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 Hope these help you |
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1082 | Could it be they're not true believers? | Luke 15:32 | New Creature | 44098 | ||
Well most people are divided on this, but I will ask you this. In the text of Heb. 10:29 I find this written, "hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing," You need to ask yourself, can it be said of an unbeliever that the "blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified." Can the above statement found in this verse, be ever speaking of an unbeliever? Is there such a thing as a sanctified unbeliever? What do you think? |
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1083 | Can you lose your salvation? | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 44097 | ||
Rather than give you my opinion on this topic, I will insted give you some Bible text to look up, and prayerfully ask the Lord to guide your thinking concerning these verses. The verses are. (Luke 8:13 along with Mark 4:16-17) They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for awhile believe, and in time of temptation FALL away. Heb 3:12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. (Heb. 6:4-6 New American Standard Bible) For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance, since they again crucify to themselves the Son of God and put Him to open shame. 1 Tim. 5:15 For some are already turned aside after Satan. Rev. 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. 1 Tim. 4:1 the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils (John 15:6) If a man abide not me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. Rom 11:21-22 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee. 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. (Ezek. 3:20) When a righteous man doth turn from his righteousness, and commit iniquity, and I lay a stumbling block before him, he shall die ... in his sin, and his righteousness which he hath done shall not be remembered; (Gal. 1:6) I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ (Heb. 10:23,26-31, 38) Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering ... For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for our sins, But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. He that despised Moses law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. May the Lord give you correct understanding about this question of yours |
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1084 | How did sin originate | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 44086 | ||
You stated "But the serpent that was the first creature out of hell(not paradise) was completly evil." My question is: Is the serpent Satan, and if so, was the serpent ever in God's presence in His heavenly abode? You also stated "So the world could continue forever. In the middle of the Garden was the tree of Good and bad. Probably another creature that God created." So by that, do you mean to imply that the tree in the middle of the Garden was probably a creature and not an actual tree?" (thats the first time I've heard that one) Lastly you stated, "I dont think Cain drowned in the flood. He might have been one of Noahs son." So then, do you believe the Bible is wrong when it says Cain was the son of Adam and Eve? ( Gen. 4:1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD.) Do you believe what the Bible says |
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1085 | How did sin originate | Is 14:12 | New Creature | 44081 | ||
Robert, thank you for your well thought out reply, along with the way you used the Bible to support your position. I think your answer was very helpful to me. The following verse which you posted reenforced my belief that Lucifer was created perfect. Thou wast upon the Holy mountain of God; Thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire. Thou wast perfect in all thy ways from the day thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. Ezekiel 28 :14-15 And we know that this being, which was created perfect, was the originator of sin, and in fact is called the father or author of lies. So if Lucifer was created perfect, then Lucifer must have been created by the Sovereign God with the "free will" of choice. God must allowed Lucifer and the 1/3 of angelic beings to exercise their God given right to choose to either obey or disobey. And Adam and Eve must of also exercised their God given freedom of choice to disobey God in the Garden. I think you helped me think this through, although that raises more questions in my mind, like, after the fall in the Garden, does mankind in their fallen state, still possess a God given ability to choose right or wrong, or was that lost in the fall? If you would like to help me with this question also I would appreciate it very much Again, I thank you Robert |
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1086 | How did sin originate | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 44077 | ||
Thanks for the reply. You stated, "Obviously, if God is sovereign, then it follows there's nothing in the universe that happens outside of God's will" I agree with you that God is Sovereign, and He does whatever He wills to do, and nothing happens thats outside of His will, and nothing catches Him by surprise. He knows the beginning of a matter, and also the end of the matter. But look at the following verse. 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. Notice, that verse says, "the Lord ... is not willing that any should perish" That verse talks about the Lord's will, and how the Lord's will is that none perish. But yet we know that the Bible speaks about those who will perish. Not everyone will be saved. So does the fact that the Lord wills all to be saved, combined with the fact, that not all will be saved, diminish His sovereignity? Personally I don't think it does. I believe God gave mankind a will also, and man often exercises His God given freedom of choice to disobey God. But yet God permits or allows man to choose obedience or disobedience. Only a Sovereign God could grant individual choice, which I call free will, and along with free will comes individual responsibility. |
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1087 | How did sin originate | Is 14:12 | New Creature | 43941 | ||
But if Lucifer was created good originally and there was no sin, what then was the process which caused Lucifer to commit the first sin? | ||||||
1088 | How did sin originate | Not Specified | New Creature | 43824 | ||
I read in Gen. 1:31 "And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good." Everything God created was very good. There was nothing bad about anything He created. I believe that! I also believe God created Lucifer and God didn't create Lucifer into a sinner. However the the first sin is attributed to Lucifer. So what EXACTLY caused Lucifer to commit the first sin, who later tempted Adam and Eve to sin, since we know that God is not the originator of sin and does not tempt anyone? How did the temptation of Lucifer come about or originate? James 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: |
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1089 | How did sin originate | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 43836 | ||
I read in Gen. 1:31 "And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good." Everything God created was very good. There was nothing bad about anything He created. I believe that! I also believe God created Lucifer and God didn't create Lucifer into a sinner. However the the first sin is attributed to Lucifer. So what EXACTLY caused Lucifer to commit the first sin, who later tempted Adam and Eve to sin, since we know that God is not the originator of sin and does not tempt anyone? How did the temptation of Lucifer come about or originate? James 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: |
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1090 | How did sin originate | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 43845 | ||
I read in Gen. 1:31 "And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good." Everything God created was very good. There was nothing bad about anything He created. I believe that! I also believe God created Lucifer and God didn't create Lucifer into a sinner. However the the first sin is attributed to Lucifer. So what EXACTLY caused Lucifer to commit the first sin, who later tempted Adam and Eve to sin, since we know that God is not the originator of sin and does not tempt anyone? How did the temptation of Lucifer come about or originate? James 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: |
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1091 | How did sin originate | Is 14:12 | New Creature | 43832 | ||
I read in Gen. 1:31 "And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good." Everything God created was very good. There was nothing bad about anything He created. I believe that! I also believe God created Lucifer and God didn't create Lucifer into a sinner. However the the first sin is attributed to Lucifer. So what EXACTLY caused Lucifer to commit the first sin, who later tempted Adam and Eve to sin, since we know that God is not the originator of sin and does not tempt anyone? How did the temptation of Lucifer come about or originate? James 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: |
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1092 | Are we free to disobey God's OT Law? (2) | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 43707 | ||
Agreed; Wouldn't it be nice if we prepared our Sunday meal on Saturday, and once again called the day before the Sabbath, the preparation day? That way we would not have any excuses or distractions in our lives to prevent us from fully observing the Sabbath day. Many people say, "I won't cook on the Sabbath day, but then go to a resturant and have other people cook their food for them. Wouldn't it be nice if places of business were closed on the Sabbath (Sunday) in my instance to allow employees who work at them the opportunity to be able to attend worship services? I remember when we had "Blue Laws" and business establishments like resturants, stores, etc. were closed on Sunday until after 12:00 noon. Yes it truly would be wonderful to go back to those days, but it is highly unlikely. However we can personally honor the Sabbath, by making preparations on Saturday, not out of a legalistic mindset, but rather because we individually desire to honor God, and observe the Sabbath from the heart, not compulsion. | ||||||
1093 | Are we free to disobey God's OT Law? (2) | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 43634 | ||
The OT law said "Thou shalt not kill." "Neither shalt thou commit adultery." " Neither shalt thou steal." etc. etc. Now that we are no longer under law, but under grace (Rom. 6:15) is it now ok to kill, commit adultery, steal, etc? It is obvious that it is just as wrong today to commit any of these acts, as it was when these laws were given. Rom. 6:15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. Jesus said, "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach [them], the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven." Matt. 5:17-19 |
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1094 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 41768 | ||
Reformed, you said, "You do not have an accurate understanding of calvinism" Do I need to understand Calvinism before I can understand Scripture? If so then how did the early apostles understand Scripture who lived before Calvin? Is the Holy Spirit able to teach and guide us in God's word, or do we need to receive our interpretation from men? Does Scripture have to agree with Calvinism? Or does Calvinism need to agree with Scripture? If what I post disagrees with Calvinism is that dishonoring Scripture? Can orthodox teaching exist without Calvinism or Arminianism, terms which I have not mentioned, neither do I care to? Calvinism and Arminianism divides, but Christ Jesus unites. Neither do I intend to be unkind, but I don't care what Calvin, Arminius, or any of their disciples taught. My main concern is: "Nevertheless what saith the scripture?" (Gal. 4:30a) See ya when I return from my trip in about a week. God Bless |
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1095 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 41726 | ||
Reformed, Ok at least I now understand where your coming from. I do not entirely agree with your views on this, but I do respect your opinion concerning this, and thank you for the time you've taken to answer my questions. I especially cannot accept the fact that God predestinates some to hell. I would like to discuss this in more detail, using Scripture to support why I don't accept that idea, but I do not presently have the time. I have to back my bags and leave home for a week. But thank you for your views on this. I will hopefully get another chance to swap views on this after I return from my trip God bless you - Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. (Romans 14:19) |
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1096 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 41725 | ||
Oh ok, I thought the second reply was a bit odd. But now i understand. Thank you for clearing that up for me | ||||||
1097 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 41724 | ||
Reformed, you posted the following comment: "when they stumble in sin God uses it to work sanctification inteir lives (humility, thanksgiving etc.)." On that one I need to ask, where in the Bible does it specifically say that God uses our sin to work sanctification in their lives? In my understanding of the term "sanctification" it means, separated from sin unto God for acts of service. To resist temptation seems more like a step in the direction of sanctification, than as you state, ""when they stumble in sin God uses it to work sanctification inteir lives" Scripture says, "1 Pet. 1:22 ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit. 2 Tim 2:21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, [and] prepared unto every good work. Just to clear this up, the sanctification I mention is the progressive sanctification rather than initial sanctification Obedience, rather than disobedience is the pathway to holiness |
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1098 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 41685 | ||
Reformed, I just saw for the first time something in the Scripture you posted. Matt 18:12 "What do you think? If any man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go and search for the one that is straying? Matt 18:13,14 "If it turns out that he finds it, truly I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine which have not gone astray. "So it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones perish." I noticed that part of that text says, "If it turns out that he finds it, truly I say to you, he rejoices over it" Does not the positive conditional term, "If it turns out that he finds it," also imply at the same time the negative possibility also. If it turns out that he does not find it? I know the text ends with the following words, "it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones perish." And that also begs the question, what if the one straying has no desire to return? I realize it's not the will of God that any perish, and that speaks of God's will, but hasn't God given us a limited free will also? Does God allow us freedom to operate within the designed limits somewhere between God's perfect will, and His permissive will? |
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1099 | What did you learn today? | Ps 119:11 | New Creature | 41677 | ||
Thanks Love Fountain, concerning your comment: "May you be born from above and blessed by the word of God." I can assure you that I truly have been born again, or born from above, which ever you prefer, and I am a Child of God, and also that His word has been a blessing to me and continues to be, Col 1:9 I, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated [us] into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, [even] the forgiveness of sins: God Bless you |
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1100 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 41676 | ||
Then my next question would be, does God predestin some to hell? | ||||||
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