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121 | what is speaking in tongues? | 1 Corinthians | Aspiring Overseer | 70754 | ||
Steve, If God desires all to come to the knowledge of the truth, but knows that most will not, where is the contradiction? Christians walk by faith, not by sight. He expects those that follow Christ to do so not because of miracles, but through the evidences He has left us in His word. Just because the entire world population is not Christian does not mean they do not already acknowledge God's word as the truth. Many will never acknowledge it, even if you or I were to interpret each other's tongues or healed their friend's and family of grave illnesses. God still hopes that they would be saved, but He knows that most will not. Regardless, He does not withhold salvation from anyone who loves Him. His word is available to anyone who desires it on this Earth. All they must do is ask for help. Regarding healing, let’s take a look again at one of the verses found in the NT: Acts 5:16 16And also the people from the cities in the vicinity of Jerusalem were coming together, bringing people who were sick or afflicted with unclean spirits; and most were being healed. NAS Wait a minute!!!!! Actually, please forgive my literary license. It actually reads: Acts 5:16 16And also the people from the cities in the vicinity of Jerusalem were coming together, bringing people who were sick or afflicted with unclean spirits; and they were all being healed. NAS Regardless of the translation, the language is very clear; everyone, who came to be healed, was healed. There were no exceptions, at least not that I have found. If you know of something I have missed, please let me know! Hope you're having a great Christmas, AO |
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122 | what is speaking in tongues? | 1 Corinthians | Aspiring Overseer | 70711 | ||
Steve, God's Word has gone into all the earth, yet still many disbelieve. God's hope is for all to be saved, yet most will not seek Him. As for healing,we absolutely know that there was 100 percent sucess. Here are but two of many examples: Matt 8:16-17 16And when evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed; and He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were ill NAS Acts 5:16 16And also the people from the cities in the vicinity of Jerusalem were coming together, bringing people who were sick or afflicted with unclean spirits; and they were all being healed. NAS All those that were brought before Jesus or the Apostles were healed. If miraculoous gifts exist today, should not those who have this ability perform the same deeds as the 1st century church? AO |
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123 | what is speaking in tongues? | 1 Corinthians | Aspiring Overseer | 70688 | ||
Derek, The miraculous gifts were established for what purpose? Was it not to confirm the validity of God's Word? Once it was obvious throughout the world that His word was the truth, there was no need for the confirmation. Thus we see even Paul's ability to use the gifts wane until they were no more. The "partial" that he mentions to the Corinthians is the need of these gifts to accompany and thereby confirm God's Word until the written form of God's Word was in place. That is "the perfect" and is, of course, here today. Complete, perfect and unchanging in every detail. As an aside, if tongues or healing existed today there would be 100 percent sucess in curing the sick and all tongues could be validated as an intelligable language. Even if we go with the suggestion that the "tongues of angels" in 1 Co 13:1, is a language unknown to man, Paul still commands that they not be spoken publically (1 Co 14:28) if there is no interpreter. This likely was a safeguard against those in the body who did not truely have the gift of tongues, but felt compelled to display it. To falsify the gift and bring others into their sin would corrupt the body, thus Paul directed it only be done in private. How someone desires to worship God in private is upon their own head. This was always the case in the NT and remains so today. AO |
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124 | is there security of the believer | Rom 8:39 | Aspiring Overseer | 68424 | ||
Joe, These are the verses we are discussing: John 15:1-2 15:1"I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2"Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it, that it may bear more fruit. NAS What is the "true vine" and who are those who are "in Me"? AO |
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125 | is there security of the believer | Rom 8:39 | Aspiring Overseer | 68358 | ||
NKA, I am sure you are familiar with John chapter 15, where Jesus teaches His disciples about the kingdom of heaven. It reads: John 15:1-2 15:1"I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2"Every branch in Me (in Christ) that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes (disciplines) it, that it may bear more fruit. If people wish to be part of the "true vine" they must be "in Christ", that is to be covered by the atoning sacrifice of His blood, as I am sure you agree. Pay close attention to what is said next, however; those branches already "in Christ", who do not bear fruit, are taken away! These branches (Christians) were "in Christ" (i.e. saved and having full knowledge of the goodness of God) yet they did not bear fruit and thus lost their salvation! Why did they bear no fruit? Is not God able to perform all the works necessary? If God were to ensure our salvation regardless of our effort, then this chapter, and many others, are foolishness. Of course, they are not, so from the perspective of an independent thinker in Scripture; which I trust, you are; this requires careful consideration. We can either trust in what others say about Scripture or research it for ourselves. Agreed? John 15:8 8 By this is My Father glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. NAS Christians must put forth the effort to prove themselves as Christ’s disciples. AO |
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126 | WHAT IS MEANT IN VERSES IN 2COR.4:7-9? | 2 Cor 4:9 | Aspiring Overseer | 68264 | ||
Paul stresses the earthly body of a Christian is inconsequential to the spiritual. He also highlights that a Christian's effectiveness as a teacher will not be attributed to their physical situation, but to the singular greatness of God's master plan. In no way could anyone say that Paul, or any of the evangelists, were persausive due to a lack of worldly concerns. Rather, they were persausive, because of their preaching of God's word, in spite of these concerns. Thus the power of God's word stood on its own merit. In fact, Christians are likely to suffer more difficulties than non-christians as God prepares them to be experienced teachers. AO |
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127 | Be serious about this- | Bible general Archive 1 | Aspiring Overseer | 56914 | ||
Estelle, PLease forgive me as I have not had the chance to fully reply to your response. In my studies today, however, I believe I may have found a passage you may find more conclusive. Lev 5:17-18 17"Now if a person sins and does any of the things which the LORD has commanded not to be done, though he was unaware, still he is guilty, and shall bear his punishment. NAS Best wishes for a fruitful study, AO |
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128 | What are the "works of God"? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56913 | ||
Is 1:18 adjures God's people to reason together with Him. Why do you feel that a viewpoint which is contrary to the commonly held notion should not be given a fair hearing? I will remind you that I am not the one making personal attacks. I just appear to be in the minority on this forum. If you were offended by anything I have written, it was not my intent. P. S. FYI, the "works of the Law" you refer to in Romans 3:28 are the works of the Law of Moses, not the works of the Law of Faith. Two different covenants; two different laws. |
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129 | What are the "works of God"? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56912 | ||
I agree fully. | ||||||
130 | Be serious about this- | Bible general Archive 1 | Aspiring Overseer | 56911 | ||
The age of accountability is strictly my opinion, as previously stated. What other concepts are you requesting scriptural references? | ||||||
131 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56868 | ||
If someone were to seek to be justified by the Law of Moses, which this verse refers to, you would be correct. | ||||||
132 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56867 | ||
Let me see if I understand this correctly, Hank. You run this forum and only allow discussion if it meets your approval! Why not have a reasonable discussion and prove your case rather than attacking the messenger? |
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133 | What are the "works of God"? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56866 | ||
For the record, the passage you are attacking deals with the requirements under the Mosiacal Covenant. Are you saying that works were not required there, as well? Surely, you would agree that the Apostle Paul was one of the most knowledgeable and active Jews of the day. He did not reach his level of experience without effort. | ||||||
134 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56865 | ||
Since I am quoting God's word and you are countering with the written opinion of denominationalists, I would reconsider your line of arguement. That deeds of repentence are always required is not my opinion; its God's command. Consider this sample of verses: Lev 26:40-43 40'If they confess their iniquity and the iniquity of their forefathers, in their unfaithfulness which they committed against Me, and also in their acting with hostility against Me-- 41I also was acting with hostility against them, to bring them into the land of their enemies-- or if their uncircumcised heart becomes humbled so that they then make amends for their iniquity, 42then I will remember My covenant with Jacob, and I will remember also My covenant with Isaac, and My covenant with Abraham as well, and I will remember the land. NAS 2 Chron 7:13-15 14and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray, and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. NAS Luke 15:17-21 17"But when he came to his senses, he said, 'How many of my father's hired men have more than enough bread, but I am dying here with hunger! 18'I will get up and go to my father, and will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight; 19I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me as one of your hired men. "' 20"And he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him, and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him, and kissed him. 21"And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' NAS Acts 17:30-31 30"Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all everywhere should repent, 31because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the dead. " NAS Acts 26:19-20 19"Consequently, King Agrippa, I did not prove disobedient to the heavenly vision, 20but kept declaring both to those of Damascus first, and also at Jerusalem and then throughout all the region of Judea, and even to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds appropriate to repentance. NAS Rev 3:19-20 19'Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; be zealous therefore, and repent. NAS Keep praying for guidance and God will be faithful. |
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135 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56810 | ||
You stated, "Surely one does not have to change the way he thinks and acts BEFORE God will save him. Salvation WILL change the way you think and act. Changing in this manner is the RESULT, not the CAUSE, of salvation." If this is true, why do judges keep serious criminals behind bars UNTIL they show signs of repentence? Most people I know would not be too excited about having an unrepentent arsonist move to their neighborhood. Deeds of repentence are ALWAYS required before salvation. |
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136 | Be serious about this- | Bible general Archive 1 | Aspiring Overseer | 56788 | ||
You stated, "I haven't found any passage where a person is held accountable for something he doesn't understand. God treats ignorance with mercy (1 Tim 1:13 and Heb 5:2).". Try these: Job 36:12 12"But if they do not hear, they shall perish by the sword, And they shall die without knowledge. NAS Prov 19:2 2Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge, And he who makes haste with his feet errs. NAS Isa 27:11 11When its limbs are dry, they are broken off; Women come and make a fire with them. For they are not a people of discernment, Therefore their Maker will not have compassion on them. And their Creator will not be gracious to them. NAS Jer 5:3-4 3O LORD, do not Thine eyes look for truth? Thou hast smitten them, But they did not weaken; Thou hast consumed them, But they refused to take correction. They have made their faces harder than rock; They have refused to repent. 4Then I said, "They are only the poor, They are foolish; For they do not know the way of the LORD Or the ordinance of their God. NAS Matt 15:14 14"Let them alone; they are blind guides of the blind. And if a blind man guides a blind man, both will fall into a pit." NAS 2 Cor 4:3-4 3And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, 4in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. NAS Hos 4:6 6My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being My priest. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children. NAS |
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137 | Be serious about this- | Bible general Archive 1 | Aspiring Overseer | 56784 | ||
The age of 18 is simply the age that people are accorded legal rights as adults in the United States and with that an implied ability to be responsible. The responsibility of a Christian is to accurately handle the word of God. Note that my response to Cicybaby12 was not that age 18 was the given age; simply that age 18 is normally one of responsibility; ability and finally credibility. For some people it could be younger; others much older. Why do people find it so difficult to obey All the commands of God? Should we pick and chose those things which are convenient? |
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138 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56781 | ||
You wrote,"Many people are under the impression that salvation depends on what WE do: WE must excercise "saving faith; We must be baptized; We must love God; WE must obey His Law; We must etc., etc., ad infinitum." Are you saying that a person may be saved who does not "excercise saving faith; or be baptized; love God; or obey His Law"? |
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139 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56779 | ||
Hebrews 5:9 says, "And having been made perfect, He became to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation. Christ becomes to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation. God made this very gramatically clear. |
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140 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | Aspiring Overseer | 56702 | ||
I agree that salvation only is obtained through Christ. What most people fail to understand is that salvation involves more than passive belief! Christians must obey God's commands for His covenant to apply. | ||||||
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