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121 | Is the Work of Christ Sufficient? | Rom 6:23 | Robert Nicholson | 68332 | ||
New Creature: Amen! I agree that good works is evidence that we are saved. If we do not show any fruit in our christian life, then one would question if we are alive in Christ at all. I do appreciate your note. We both rest in the same Savior and one day we share in his presence. May God bless you. Robert |
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122 | Saved: and then Lost forever? | Eph 1:13 | Robert Nicholson | 68292 | ||
Dear brother justme: I have been thinking about the verse you referred to in your post. "In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation--having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God's own possession, to the praise of His glory. (Eph. 1:13-14) We are reminded in 1 Cor. 6:20 that "we are bought with a price" We belong to Christ and as his we look forward to that day when we will be glorified with him. Our assurance is based on his pledge which according to Eph. 1:13 is the indwelling Holy Spirit. I have enjoyed the typology we see in the example of Isaac and Rebekah in Gen. 24. The father Abraham sends his servant to search out a bride for his son. The servant carries with him the riches which represent his master. When he finds Rebekah he tells her of his master, and her his riches. She is asked " will you go with this man?" "I will go" is her response. She is given the gifts and she is betrothed to a man she has not seen. However, from that point onward she is his bride. The servant then takes her on the journey home. During the journey it was his responsiblity to ensure her safety and security and as they travelled he would tell her more of her master. At the end of the story she meets Isaac whom having not seen she loved, he is waiting for her, the bridal house is ready. Does not the journey home remind us of what the indwelling Holy Spirit is doing in our lives. He tells us more and more about our Saviour and as we travel along he guides us and provides us with security. Knowing that not far ahead is the One whom having not see we love. I know that Old Testament types are only that, however, should we not rejoice that we are betrothed to Christ and one day we will see him face to face. Dear brother, I can't answer how we can unseal something which has been sealed by God himself. God bless Robert |
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123 | Is the Work of Christ Sufficient? | Rom 6:23 | Robert Nicholson | 68250 | ||
Dear friends: I have posted the following statement several times and feel that new Christians should understand what Christ has done for them. "Our security is anchored in the worth and work of our Lord Jesus Christ who paid the ultimate price for our redemption. The eternal life which is ours when we trust him is a gift which is given to us the moment we rest in the finished work of Christ by faith. (Romans 6:23) In Eph 2:8-9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works lest any man should boast" God's word does not support faith in the work of Christ plus the works of man equals salvation. In fact to add works is an insult to the work of Christ which he purchased with his own precious blood. Robert |
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124 | The Sting of Death: Victory by the Cross | Hos 13:14 | Robert Nicholson | 68248 | ||
BradK: Thank you for your encouragement dear brother. |
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125 | The Sting of Death: Victory by the Cross | Hos 13:14 | Robert Nicholson | 68247 | ||
Amen dear brother! The Victory of the Cross, "we have a high Priest who is touched with our infirmities", we have a sure hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, he is an anchor to our soul. I think that as we pass through the trials of life, we learn by experience that we need his everlasting arms beneath us and that we are dependent upon him. In the little while between may we put our all into bringing glory and honor to his name. Robert |
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126 | Did Christ Descend into hell/ | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 68246 | ||
Dear brother Emmaus: I wasn't for a moment suggesting that because a person is an RC they are not a Christian. I believe the Bible makes it clear that a Christian who has trusted in the finished work upon the cross. The relationship which we have with God through his Son is very personal and is not regulated by organized religion. I have an aunt who is RC and is in her last days on this earth, although a devot RC all her married life, whe is trusting on the finished work of Christ for her salvation. Brother, there are parts of the writings which I would agree with and realize they are supported by the holy scriptures. However, I do not believe that we should take the writings of men and place them equal to the word of God. Please forgive me if I appeared to be critical. The amazing thing is that one day when Christ comes, those which are his at his coming will share eternity with him. Church affiliation does not enter into this at all. Peace in the Saviour's name Robert |
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127 | The Sting of Death: Victory by the Cross | Hos 13:14 | Robert Nicholson | 68196 | ||
At this time of year I think of this verse found in Hosea 13:14 and in 1Cor. 15:55: "O death where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory? In 1965 I was standing beside the grave of my mother, a snowy day and a day which I thought my heart would break. Standing with me were my two sisters and two brothers, the youngest 8 years of age. The preacher read these words. "O death where is thy sting, O grave where is thy victory?" I was standing beside the fresh turned earth and my mother's body would soon be lowered. My mind could not take in the message of hope as I thought within myself, there is a terrible sting to death and the grave has claimed my mother. Darkness surrounded my soul, I felt like someone who had no hope. My mother was only 47. God saved her by his grace when she was 36. However, I never thought that we would lose her so soon. Why? is the question which went through my soul. There was comfort knowing she was with the Lord she loved, but what about us? I know I was somewhat selfish and yet as I looked upon the family I wondered "Why so much sorrow?" Dear friends, the eternal issues which we debate are real. They are not some intellectual debate which in the end finishes with futility. Jesus Christ is real and he does save sinners that they may be with him forever. There is no greater news than that of the gospel: that Christ died, was buried and rose again for our sins. I praise his precious name today. Please forgive me for my personal story. Robert |
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128 | Why Should we not Praise him? | 1 Pet 3:18 | Robert Nicholson | 68193 | ||
Dear fellow believers: This verse causes me to praise God "For Christ [the Messiah Himself] died for sins once for all, the Righteous for the unrighteous (the Just for the unjust, the Innocent for the guilty), that He might bring us to God. In His human body He was put to death, but He was made alive in the spirit," (1Peter 3:18) Substitution! To think that he Son of God was willing to take my place in the cross and to bear in his own body our sins is a truth beyond comprehension. He was the one who was without sin, who knew no sin and did no sin; and yet made sin for us that we might be the rigtheousness of God through him "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." (2 Cor. 5:21) Imagine, lost guilty, hell bound sinners, clothed in his righteousness for all eternity. Why should we not praise him for he is worthy? Robert |
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129 | Did Christ Descend into hell/ | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 68192 | ||
Dear brother Emaaus: I can see from your postings that you love the Lord Jesus very much. My question is why do you have to quote from RC articles? We know that he church as you know it went out from the early church and developed many theories which are not of God. If you are a true believer in the finished work of Christ on the cross, why are you unwilling to take your place with him outside the religions of men? I have read many of your posts and your spirit connects with my spirit and I know that you love the same Savior as I. There is no malicious intend here. In Christ Rober |
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130 | He is risen! | Mark 16:6 | Robert Nicholson | 68191 | ||
Dear fellow believers: "Behold the place where they laid him" The open tomb reminds that he is not there, he is risen! The bodily resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ shows God's satisfaction in the sacrifice of his Son at Calvary! Ye seek Jesus of Nazarath who was crucified: he is not here: behold the place where they laid him" Mark 16:6 An empty tomb, a risen Savior is the testimony that "he finished the work which thou gavest him to do" John 17:4 and he is the victor as he cried "Finished!!" John 19:30 What was finished? The work which God gave him to do! We rejoice today in a living Savior who is seated at the right hand of God, he is the Name which is above all other names and we rejoice that by his Spirit he has called us, redeemed us and that he is coming again for us. May we praise his precious name! As we look on this, the things of time and sense should become dim. I rejoice in Christ, my Savior who is seated at the right hand on God. Robert |
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131 | is there security of the believer | Rom 8:39 | Robert Nicholson | 68184 | ||
Greetings New Creature: Your statement: " Security for branches depends entirely upon their remaining connected to the vine. (John 15:2,6) My statement "Our security is anchored in the worth and work of our Lord Jesus Christ who paid the ultimate price for our redemption. The eternal life which is ours when we trust him is a gift which is given to us the moment we rest in the finished work of Christ. (Romans 6:23) I agree that we must be connected to the vine which is Christ in order to have eternal life. The analogy of the grape vine is used by Jesus in John 15 to describe the union between Christ and the believer. First, we are grafted into him the moment we are born again. He is the main vine and the believers are the branches. The branches cannot be independent of the vine (Christ) who is the source of life and sustenance for the branch. In fact we are totally dependent upon him for he said "without me you can do nothing". The topic in John 15 is dealing with fruit bearing in the life of a believer. To abide in him is to be a disciple of his, submitting to his will and as such we will bring forth fruit (Gal. 5: 22-26.) If we abide in him we will a) abide in his love, b) have full joy v.11, c)have love for one another, d) be friends, not servants, e) our fruit remains f) answered prayer. If we are not willing to abide in him by being submissive to his will, we will wither and at the judgment seat of Christ our work will be tried by fire, only the work which honors Christ will remain. Discipleship is an important excercise for a believer and is the out-working of what Christ has done within. However, our security is not based on our work, but on the work of Christ on the cross. I believe that is why we are given such powerful portions of scripture such as Romans 8:34-39 Peace in our Saviour's name Robert |
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132 | is there security of the believer | Rom 8:39 | Robert Nicholson | 68137 | ||
Greetings Corky: There is no contradiction between the two scriptures you have cited. In Romans 8: 38-39 is a note of victory to those who are "in Christ Jesus"v.1 In verse 35-39 we are told this wonderful truth that there is absolutely nothing that can separate the believer from the love of Christ. Our security is anchored in the worth and work of our Lord Jesus Christ who paid the ultimate price for our redemption. The eternal life which is ours when we trust him is a gift which is given to us the moment we rest in the finished work of Christ. Romans 6:23 In our lives there may be things which will cloud our daily fellowhsip with God, but there is nothing that cancell the relationship we have in him through Christ. In Matt. 25 we must remember the entire chapter is talking about profession. In other words in this world we have many people who profess to be Christians. The reality of that profession will be tested when Christ comes. Thus we will have those who have never known him exposed for what they are. The key is "do we know Christ as our Savior and Lord?" or are we simply hoping that our works or church affiliation will make us fit for heaven. "We are more than conquerors through him that loved us" Rom 8:37 God bless Robert |
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133 | Praise the Lord! | Exodus | Robert Nicholson | 68027 | ||
Tremere: I agree that there is nothing in the Bible which supports the idea that going to church makes you a Christian. That is the wonderful thing with God's way of salvation through Christ is that it is very personal and that we can have a personal relationship with God with joining some organized system. Christian fellowship is important however, and God delights in the praises of his gathered people. In the New Testament the local church of God consisted of born again Christians who met together on a regular basis. In Acts. 2:42 "they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship and in breaking of bread and in prayers. In these early days the church was guided by elders who were to lead by example, to feed the flock of God and to watch for their well being. Christ was the gathering center and the Holy Spirit the divine teacher. Much of oganized religion (and I am not church bashing) is set up by man and does not reflect what God intended. As an individual Christian we are God's seven days per week, 24 hours per day, he wants our life, our all to be lived to his honor and glory. If we gather in a place where God's name and word is honored, as an individual we have the support and fellowship of other believers. In addition, as a group we have the privilege of bringing glory and honor to God when we follow the command of the Lord Jesus by remembering him in the Lord's supper. In Hebrews 10:25 we exhorted "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching" One day the church which is his body will be gathered around his throne and we will sing unto that One who is worthy! Praise his name! Just a few more thoughts Robert |
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134 | Praise the Lord! | Exodus | Robert Nicholson | 68014 | ||
tremere: There are two aspects of the church under the New Covenant in Christ. The scripture refers to the church which is his body and the local church which is generally referred to as the church of God. In 1 Cor.12 we read about the church which is his body. In verse 13 "For by one Spirit we are baptised into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have all made to drink of that one Spirit" Each person who has trusted Christ is baptised by the Holy Spirit into the one body. As we find between verses 14-26 the church which is his body is made up of many members with Christ as the head. The members are unique in their place and are equal regardless of their place. In verse 27 "Now you are the body of Christ, and members in particular" This spiritual church is made up of all believers from Pentecost onwards. There are no counterfeits in this church. Under the New Covenant Christ has entered into the holiest of all, "into heaven" to appear in the presence of God for us. He is our great high Priest and Mediator. As members in the church which is his body we have access into the very presence of God through the precious blood of Christ. The local aspect refers to professing believers who are "called out" ( this means church) to the Name of Christ alone. The members of this church are from a particular geographical location. Within this church there is failure and even those who profess to be Christs' and are not. Peace in his Name Robert |
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135 | Is God's will prosperity/healing always? | Rom 8:28 | Robert Nicholson | 68007 | ||
Graceful: This post is not intended to be argumentive In Isaiah 53:5 and in 1 Peter 2:24 "with his stripes (wounds) we are healed" speaks of spiritual healing and forgiveness. Our bodies will not be changed until Christ comes 1 Thess. 4:13-18 and as such physically we are not immune to the human condition. I believe God does heal according to his will. When we are saved we are not promised a "rose garden", but rather "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution" (2 Tim.3:12) However, God has promised us "There hath no temptation (trial) taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation (trial) also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." ( 1 Cor. 10:13) I believe that God allows suffering in our lives to deepen our love to him and to be a help to others going through similar circumstances. Paul and Timothy suffered health problems in their lives and millions of Christians today suffer problems, not because of some sin, but because they are human. It is within these trials that we see the grace of God shine through. God heals, he is in control of all life, whether the person is saved or a non-believer, God is in total control. God always answers prayer in one of three ways: Yes, No and wait. You mentioned 1 Cor. 11: 28-30 regarding those who were weak and sickly and some had died. It is here we see that "whom he loveth he chasteneth" In the case of the people at Corinth they were bringing dishonour upon the Lord's name and were not well to judge their own sinfulness. If we are born again and purposely walk in disobedience and bring dishonor upon the testimony of Christ, God will deal with us. We will reap what we sow. Peace in his name Robert |
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136 | Is this phrase in scripture? | 1 Cor 10:13 | Robert Nicholson | 67970 | ||
Greetings jlynette: I believe you are looking for 1 Cor. 10:13 which reads "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."KJV Peace in his name Robert |
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137 | What does Bible teach on election? | Bible general Archive 1 | Robert Nicholson | 67845 | ||
Regardless of our view on election, the Lord Jesus has commanded that we preach the gospel. (Mark 15:15) The message of the gospel of Christ is God's way of speaking by his Spirit to lost sinners. Paul could "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth;..." Romans 1:16 In Romans 10:15 and Isaiah 52:7 we read "How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace and bring glad tidings of God things" Most people when talking about the time they rested in Christ will discuss the events and the scripture which spoke to their soul and how that they realized their sin and need of a Savior. However, after we are "in Christ" in retrospect we realize that it was God by his Spirit who brought the circumstances into our lives, who convicted our souls by his word and revealed to us our terrible need. In my own case it was God who revealled to me that Christ died for my sins and "that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" John 3:16. The point I am trying to make is that in our natural condition we cannot choose God Romans 3 Without the strivings of the Spirit of God we would never have repented or rested in the finished work of Christ. We cannot question the Divine foreknowledge of God, he is our Creator and he is absolutely Sovereign. We do know that by his grace and wonderous love provided a way whereby lost sinners could be forgiven through faith in the work of his Son. It is after we are "in Christ" that we can come into the enjoyment that "we were chosen in him before the foundation of the world" Eph.1:4 I do not think that the scripture supports a fatalistic approach to the spreading of the gospel. When we look at example of such people as the early apostles, who held back nothing to spread the gospel of Christ even to the point of martyrdom we realize that the gospel must be preached and that God will use it in bringing lost sinners to himself. Robert |
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138 | Jesus on the moutain in Galilee ? | Matt 28:16 | Robert Nicholson | 67655 | ||
I do not believe there is any contradiction, but that we are looking at different times. The order of the Lord.s appearances after his resurrection is suggested as: On the day of his resurrection: 1. To Mary Magdalene (John 20: 14-18) 2. To the women returning from the tomb with the angelic message. (Matt. 28 8-10) 3. To Peter, probably in the afternoon (Luke 24: 13-31)(1 Cor. 15:5) 4. To the Emmaus disciples toward evening (Luke 24: 13-31) 5. To the apostles except for Thomas(Luke 24: 36-43)(John 20: 19-24) Eight days later: 1. To the apostles, Thomas being present (John 20: 24-29) In Galilee: 1. To the seven by the Lake of Tiberias (John 21: 1-23) 2. On the mountain, to the apostles and 500 brethren at once (1 Cor, 15:6) At Jerusalem and Bethany again: 1. To James (1 Cor. 6:7) 2. To the eleven (Matt. 28: 16-20: Mark 16: 14-20; Luke 24:33-53; Acts 1: 3-12 To Paul near Damascus (Acts 9: 3-6; 1Cor 15:8) Reference: Schofield Study Bible, note on Matt.28 Hope this helps Robert |
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139 | What are the qualification for an elder | Titus 1:5 | Robert Nicholson | 67385 | ||
Jr. Deacon and brother justme: Greetings: Just a couple thoughts on the work of an overseer. First of all it is a good work. 1 Tim. 3:1 It is not a position, but a work which I believe will be evident in the life of the person who desires this work. It is not for a novice (1 Tim. 3:6) The overseerers in the early church were appointed by the Holy Spirit: "Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood." (Acts 20:28) An overseer is a undershepherd, under Christ the good Shepherd. It is a work of giving, self sacrificing and grace which includes: leading by example, feeding from God's word, protecting from false teachers and watching for the souls of the flock. Just a few thoughts Robert |
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140 | prophecies jesus filled where in bbl? | Luke 24:44 | Robert Nicholson | 67375 | ||
Greetings finalife: Christ after his resurrection said this to his disciples: "These are the words which I spake unto you while I was yet with you, that all things might be fulfilled which were written in the law of Moses, in the prophets, and in the psalms concering me" (Luke 24:44) In other words Jesus is telling us that throughout the entire old testament, God is telling us in prophecies and showing us in Old Testament shadows and types: his Son Jesus Christ. A) One of the first pictures of Christ is found in Genesis 3:21 Adam and Eve were naked and ashamed, they tried to cover themselves with their own works by making coverings from fig leaves. However, they were not covered until God covered them with the coats of skins. This is a picture of the righteousness of Christ which clothes is person who has been redeemed by his blood. B) The first direct prophecy is found in the same chapter of Genesis when the Lord says "I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thous shalt bruise his heal. (Gen 3:15) God is making a promise here that the seed of the woman (which is fulfilled in Christ) would be bruised by satan and yet in that bruising of Christ upon the cross satan and his kingdom would be crushed. This is the first promise of a redeemer. Others: C) Gen. 12:3 the promise to Abraham "in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed" Fulfilled in Matt 1:1 were we read of "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham" Jesus is the fulfillment of the promise to Abraham and the way whereby God has blessed all the families of the earth. D) Micah 5:2 "But thou Bethlehme Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of the shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruller in Israel: whose goings forth have been from old, from everlasting" The fulfillment is seen in the birth place of Christ in Luke 2:4 E) Isaiah 7:14 concerning the birth of Christ. "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. This is fulfilled in Luke 1: 26, 30, 31 and chp. 2: 7, 1nd 21 It is here we read of his virgin birth and his name Immanuel or "God with us". F) Jerimiah 31:15 "Thus saith the Lord; a voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation and bitter weeping; Rachel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not (they were dead) Jeremiah 31:14 This is fulfilled by Herod who in his attempt to kill Jesus, "slew all children that were in Bethlehem, and all the coasts thereof, of two years and under" Matt. 2: 16-18 G) Hosea 11:1 "When Israel was a child, then I loved him and called my son out of Egypt. This is fulfilled in Matt. 2: 13-15 in which Joseph was warned in a dream to flee to Eygpt for the safety of the child. Thus, when they returned the scripture was fulfilled "Out of Egypt have I called my Son?" The amazing thing about this prophecy like many others we had to wait for the fulfillment before we could understand the original prophecy. Others: Psalm 2:7 fulfilled Matt. 3:16 Psalm 78: 2-4 fulfilled Matt. 13: 34, 35 Isaiah 61: 1-2 fulfilled in Luke 4:17-21 Isaiah 53:3 fullfilled in John 1:11 Zechariah 9:9 ful in Matt. 21: 6-9 Psalm 8:2 ful in Matt. 21:15-16 Psalm 41:9 ful in Matt. 26: 41-15 Psalm 35:11 ful in Mark 14:55, 56 Isaiah 53:7 ful in Mark 15: 3-5 Isaiah 50:6 in Matt. 27: 26-31 Isaiah 53:12 in Luke 23:32-33 Zechariah 12:10 and Psalm 22:16 in John 20:27 I would suggest you read Psalm 22 in its entirety and compare it to the sufferings of Christ on the cross in the four gospels. I have only just begun the list. I hope that when you read these references that you will be able to appreciate Christ. When we look at such a subject we are like a child with a sand pail trying to empty the ocean. However, I would be happy to discuss any of the above or to provide many more. In Christ Robert |
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