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1641 | was Paul above Christ | Rom 1:1 | John Reformed | 38993 | ||
Dear Don Pedro, What does paul say about himself and His relationship to the Christ? Rom 1:1,5 "Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh, who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord". John |
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1642 | Receive? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 38917 | ||
Dear Tim, I did'nt have time to respond fully to this post and I hope you don't think I'm trying to resurrect my question about those who never have heard the Gospel. Your verses (a-i) have no relavency (at least none that I can fathom) to The first part of my question: "What about the native in Africa who never even heard of Christ?". Your answer lists a)Rebekah b)Jethro c)Asa, The tribes of Judah and Benjamin d)Jehoshaphat (who in this verse is commended for not seeking the Baals)etc. etc. I know you have been busy and have grown weary of the topic. But Tim, the proof texts you offered have proved nothing relative to my question! I know, beyond a reasonable doubt, that you cannot offer any scriptual proof in response to what happens to those who never heard the Gospel. I'm as sure of it as I am sure that Dr. Giesler is an arminian! (I'm not being mean, I'm just being emphatic). The promise is to Abraham and His seed. Not to the fleshy seed but to the spiritual seed. Not to Ishmael but to Iassac; Not to Esau but to Jacob; Not to National Israel but to the Remnant; Not to the entire world but to those who believe, Not to the reprobate but to the elect. I see the Bible as God's revelation to His chosen people. In it we find who made the universe, why it was made, who we are, what we are, where we are going and who we are and in what manner we are to worship. In it He has graciouly disclosed to us His eternal purpose. How we have been His for all eternity. We were chosen in Christ from before the founding of the world. God does not peer into the future to find out who (if any) will take up His offer! He knows the beginning from the end and He knows it certainly, because He predetermined every thing that has and will, for all eternity, take place. I truly believe that a comprehensive appreciation of the nature and attributes of God are indispensible to rightly divide His Word. If I'm not tickled pink with everything that God has done, tough! I brief reflection on His Holiness and my filthiness, will soon enough send me to my knees asking forgiveness for my lack of trust in His righteous judgements. There is much more I could say, but if you do not want to hear it, I'll buton my lips (lot'sa folks wish I had a button on my lips for real). Maybe they have a point? But they'll have to prove it from scripture. Your Brother John |
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1643 | Shouldn't we do something? | Matthew | John Reformed | 38834 | ||
Dear Dave, The Father has always known everything that we will ever do, say, think or feel. (Act 15:18) "Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world". We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works. God has already facillitated everything necessary for our sanctification. He also has chosen us to be the means by which His will is done. He has commanded us to obey Him out of our love for Christ. Do we obey Him perfectly? No. Does our sin upset His plan? No. Should we repent and confess our sin, asking for His grace to follow His commands? Yes. Rom 8:28 "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Grace and Peace Cody, John |
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1644 | does God ever say no | 2 Cor 12:7 | John Reformed | 38830 | ||
Dear Cody, Have you ever asked God for something and He did'nt give it to you? If your answer is yes, you are in the same company as every one else in the world. God has a fixed plan and purpose, not only for you and me but for His entire creation. Heb 6:17: "In the same way God, desiring even more to show to the heirs of the promise the unchangeableness of His purpose, interposed with an oath," Eph 3:11: "This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord". God tells us to bring all our cares and all our needs to Him in prayer. Phil 4:6- "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." Having prayed we are to rest in the knowledge that He always does the right thing. We place our faith and hope in Him. Trust God. John |
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1645 | Receive? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 38768 | ||
Dear Tim, Eph 2:1-3 "And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest." Rom 8:6,7 "For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace, because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so" If you are not persuaded by these verses, I am at a loss to know what verses will persuade you. Being a good calvinist, I am absolutely certain that God has predestined all things (eph 3:11). In the plan of God all things work together for the good of the believer (RO 8:28). He not only has preordained the good works that His children perform, but even the evil men do and the evil the devil does are part of His plan. At the same time He is not the author of sin or does He force men to do His will. Christians fulfill good works because of their love of Christ. Wicked men and Satan fulfill his plan because they hate Him.(Acts 4:26,27). I am comforted by my belief that if God wants to turn you into calvinist He will.(Im smiling) All I have said has been in happy christian fellowship. I have grown fond of you. I am sure that if we were neighbors we would spend many enjoyable hours discussing the wonders of our God. PS. If brother Giesler is a REAL calvinist, I'll eat my hat!!(I'm frowning) Your Affectionate Brother, John Adams |
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1646 | Receive? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 38724 | ||
Tim, I may have to aswer you one question at a time, because of the demands on my time. 1). "The first question hinges on a Calvinistic understanding of Total Depravity. Arminians believe in Total Depravity, we just don't make the jump that 'dead' in sin means unable to respond. Eph 2:1-3 "And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest." Rom 8:6,7 "For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace, because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so". Rom 5:12 'Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned". There are many other verses that support the total inability of man to will that which is pleasing to God. You will also note the the verses I chose are didactic. The meaning does not need to be deduced. they are clear in themselves. I say this in love: Who is the one doing the leaping? May Our Discourse Bring Praise to Our King. Your Brother John |
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1647 | Receive? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 38611 | ||
Goood Morning Tim, "Calvinism seems to hold that if anyone is capable of exercising free will, then God is diminished somehow". I understand arminianism because I was instructed from it for almost 20 years. However, from your above statement I see I have made a fundamental error in assuming that you were familiar with the calvinistic position. It is as follows: (The Westminster Confession of Faith) 1. God from all eternity did by the most wise and holy counsel of his own will, freely and unchangeably ordain whatsoever comes to pass; yet so as thereby neither is God the author of sin; nor is violence offered to the will of the creatures, nor is the liberty or contingency of second causes taken away, but rather established. God does not violate the will of his creatures. He graciously calls those He has chosen, and the rest are left to follow the dictates of their own corrupt desires. Is God injust? Not according to the Bible. Acts 4:27,28: "For truly in this city there were gathered together against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose predestined to occur." Did the wicked act according to free will? Yes. Did God predestine these evil acts? Yes. Is God then the author of evil? No. Why is'nt He? For the reason that evil men acted according to their own evil desires. Even the devil is God's devil. Whatever evil the devil does, God means it for good. God's purpose is His eternal purpose. He does'nt peer down the corridors of time to determine what He should do. He does not react to unforseen circumstances and then adjust or change His plan. His ways are not our ways! I have to go plough my field. I'll continue my rant later. God Bless Tim, John |
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1648 | Hebrews 6:6 explained | NT general Archive 1 | John Reformed | 38578 | ||
Searcher, Shame on you! John |
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1649 | Hebrews 6:6 explained | NT general Archive 1 | John Reformed | 38557 | ||
Dear lonely blue, You have asked a very good question. You will probably recieve a variety of answers. After all is said and done, it will be the Holy Spirit who will lead you to the truth through your own study of His Word. Having said that, I would be happy to share with you my understanding. First of all, God never, ever contradicts Himself. If we read two verses that seem to contradict each other, you can rely on the fact that it arises from our ignorance, not an error in God's Word. A sermon by C.H. Spurgeon, a man greatly used by God, was a great help to me on this question. (You can find it at www.spurgeon.org). The Bible teaches that once we have become a part of the Body of Christ through faith in Jesus, we are covered with His righteousness. We are released from the curse of the law and are saved because of Christ's death on the cross. He died in our place. As Christians we serve Him out of love. He is the One who works within us to bring us closer to him. Therefore, our salvation is in His hands, not ours and because He never fails we can be secure in Him. I beleive what Paul is saying is that, it is impossible for a christian to fall away completely from Christ because if he did, it would be impossible for him to be saved a second time. When Jesus died on the cross, He said it is finished. Christ will never be crucified a 2nd time. Trust in Christ alone and place no confidence in your own ability. I have found great freedom and great joy by looking unto Him. You may even have to change your screename to Loved1! God Bless you, John |
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1650 | Receive? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 38516 | ||
Dear Tim, Your reponse implies that both you and I are intractable. Two guys that have their minds made up and that's that. I admit to being a stubborn person, however I am no match for the Holy Spirit! I've always been a person with strongly held convictions and have been skeptical (to put it mildly) about views in opposition to my own. That is, in part, why I hold to God's Soverign Grace vs Free Will. I was raised Roman Catholic; Abandoned catholisim at the age of 12. Lived for the devil til I was 30; Became a Diest and created a god as I understood him. At the age of 35 a friend of my father's presented the Gospel to me one sunny day beside a lake. I was impressed with his knowledge of the Bible, but unimpressed with his claim concerning Christ. I enjoyed the conversation but felt no compulsion to place myself under the authority of organized religion. That same afternoon, in the privacy of my bedroom, I asked Jesus to be my saviour! For years afterward, I felt that I had made a decision (or choice, if you prefer) to accept Christ as my Lord. I just was'nt to clear on how I had arrived at it. How did such a radical change in my thinking take place? I don't recall having weighed the arguements, or evaluated the benefits. Faith just seemed to have happend (Of course, now I know "faith comes from hearing the word of Christ"). Halleluia! Jesus is Lord!!! I could'nt wait to tell the Gospel to everyone. Family, friends and strangers alike. I was on fire for Jesus, I was filled with joy just anticipating their happy reception of the Good News. You've probablly been there and done that yourself. I was flabbergasted by their pitying looks and their warnings about my "reigious notions". It reminds me of Christian's reception by his family and frinds in "The Pilgrim's Progress". At any rate I was dumbfounded. Why me, when so many others deseved this blessing far more than I did? In fact most Christians I know believe that Christ just overwhelmed them. They give no credit to themselves. Tim, I bet (that is if, I was a betting man) that you feel exactly the same way. Don't you? I know that personal testimony and annecdotal evidence is not definitive proof. It is subjective and fallible. We have worn a hole in our mousepads copying and pasting scripture to one another. But rememember the Samaritan women at the well? What did she do (God bless her heart)? John 4:39 From that city many of the Samaritans believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified, "He told me all the things that I have done." If you do not wish to pursue our dicussion to the end, I would not hold it against you. But I would be disappointed. I presented you with a pair of questions that at one time I could not answer scriptualy (at least not from an arminian perspective). That does not mean that you can't answer them. Does it? God Bless Tim, Your Brother John |
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1651 | Receive? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 38444 | ||
Dear Tim, I wonder at myself. What is my motivation for spending so much time and effort in defending what I believe to be the truth? Is it merely a carnal desire to triumph over an opponent? I pray that it is not. I justify my stubborn persistance by telling myself that my only goal is to glorify God. That His Word is true and that it is worth fighting for. Being a sinner, I must confess my less than perfect performance. I'm an incurable romantic. My favorite author (next to God) is John Bunyan. Have you read Pilgrim's Progress? A wonderfully insightful book. I'sure you have must read it. My favorite preacher is C.H. Sprurgeon. I love Martin Luther for his bombastic yet beautiful speech (not surpisingly, I highly recommend his "Bondage of the Will".) My favorite Hymns are "Rock of Ages Cleft for Me" and "A Mighty Fortress is Our God". When I engage in a hotly debated doctrine, I see myself as a warrior taking the field of battle in the service of my King. I have my orders and my mission is clear; Fight for and defend His truth and bring to Him the spoils of the victory, The Glory that is His alone. The very idea of His sharing His glory with man is , to my mind, anathema. The doctrine of "free will choice" implies that God does everything He can to pursuade man to turn from his rebellion and to surrender to Christ. But man has the power to thwart God's best efforts. Rebellious humanity triumphing over their King! The King can only stand by and weep. No, No, No! Do you really believe That God almighty does not possess the wherewithal to overcome the stubborn rebellion of mere man? Or maybe He withholds His might to make it a fair fight? If so He does them an injustice by doing so. I have been disappointed with some other of my brethren on this forum. They take the field and fight valiantly for a season, but when the contest gets to hot, they flee, shouting over their shoulders: " We are tired of this contest, when will it end! Your opinions are not welcome! We desire peace and quiet!". In the world to come we saints will speak joyfully of God's magnificent plan. It's perfection, beauty , justice, mercy and power. Why should we grow weary now, in this world? I will try not to trouble you with those particular questions again, but, I will continue to wonder at your refusal to answer them. PS. If it's any consolation, I'm also a burr under the saddle to many a reformed brother. Pray for me. Your Brother in Christ, John Reformed |
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1652 | Receive? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 38411 | ||
Dear Tim, You know as well as I, that the reformed apologists can answer any and all challenges the arminians put forth. You, in turn will either agree or disagree. I would be happy to provide my exegesis to the aforementioned verses, if that is what you truly desire. But first tell me how you would answer an unbeliever (from scripture , please!) as to those questions I posed to you at the end of my last post. I know you would agree, that Human Reason finds it's place in the service of the Word. Not the other way around. God Bless You Tim, John |
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1653 | purgatory is it true? | Matt 22:32 | John Reformed | 38407 | ||
Dear Diosdado, The reason for the existance of the protestant denominations is directly linked to Roman Catholic doctrines such "Purgatory". Rome insisted on "faith plus works" as the way of salvation. The Protestants insisted on Faith alone in Christ alone by Grace alone." Let me know what you find out from Galations. Welcome to the Forum,and may the Holy Spirit lead you into all truth. John Reformed I suggest you read Paul's letter to the Galations. |
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1654 | Receive? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 38389 | ||
Dear Tim, You said: "I doubt any of us would say that everyone in the Old Testament was lost because they never heard a preacher." I actually asked about people who had never heard of the Gospel or Jesus. Nevertheless, lets include all the pagan tribes, not only mentioned in the OT but in the entire Kosmos (see 1.) Then the nation of Israel (see 2.) I.) Pagans: (Rom 10:14) How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher?" (2. (Gal 3:7) Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham. The OT Nation of Israel had preachers galore. Most never entered into God's Rest. Only those of the promise. And they through faith. Tim M.: "I'm not claiming that it would be a common occurance, " (Rom 3:10-18) as it is written, "THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE; THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD; ALL HAVE TURNED ASIDE, TOGETHER THEY HAVE BECOME USELESS; THERE IS NONE WHO DOES GOOD, THERE IS NOT EVEN ONE. THEIR THROAT IS AN OPEN GRAVE, WITH THEIR TONGUES THEY KEEP DECEIVING, THE POISON OF ASPS IS UNDER THEIR LIPS; WHOSE MOUTH IS FULL OF CURSING AND BITTERNESS; THEIR FEET ARE SWIFT TO SHED BLOOD, DESTRUCTION AND MISERY ARE IN THEIR PATHS, AND THE PATH OF PEACE THEY HAVE NOT KNOWN. THERE IS NO FEAR OF GOD BEFORE THEIR EYES." "NOT EVEN ONE" seems to indicate no one, nobody, zip, zilch, zero.( Paul sounds as if he is espousing the doctrine of Total Depravity.) Tim M: " I do believe that someone who honestly seeks God will be found by God...". (Rom 3:11) "THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD". (Strongs)None: a primary word, the absolute negative "The key word here though is found "by" God." (Luke 19:8-10) Zaccheus stopped and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, half of my possessions I will give to the poor, and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will give back four times as much." And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, because he, too, is a son of Abraham". For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost." Notice: Jesus did not say "because he, too has become a son of Abraham. As you can see the scriptures give no hope to the the one who has never heard the Gospel. Of what benefit is free will to one whose only desire is evil continually? If God had dedesired the salvation of all men, why have_ all men_ not had the opportunity to be saved? If arminians cannot offer scriptual answers to questions such as these, they show the bankruptcy of "Free will choice in salvation". I was an arminian for 20 years. It was very difficult for me to accept God's absolute rule over His ceation. But, in the end my soulish wisdom had to bow to God's divine wisdom. I took shelter in His attributes and in His promises. He is just. He is love. His plan is perfect, and when we stand before His throne His elect will rejoice in all His works He has done. Brother John |
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1655 | Receive? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 38288 | ||
Dear Tim, Thanks for your reply. But to be honest with you, I can't buy your answer. For the following reasons: 1. (Rom 1:20) For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse." Clearly, in this chapter Paul is speaking to the unregenerated nature of the sons of Adam. I'm certain you have read and understood the dire implications for the man who is outside of Christ. 2. (Rom 10:14) How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? I have not taken these 2 verses out of context. Frankly, nothing annoys me more than that kind of sloppiness in handling The Word of God. I have been guilty of it myself, and am ashamed that I have done so. God willing, I shall not do it again. Your Friend and Brother, John |
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1656 | Receive? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 38209 | ||
Hi Tim, I don't know if this is "kosher" but I have been reviewing some of your past posts and have been impressed with your knowledge and erudition. However, I still think your wrong regarding who chooses whom (is that correct or shoult the object be who?). I wouldlike to ask you a classic question posed most oftenly by pagans: "What about the native in Africa who never even heard of Christ? What chance did that poor guy have?" I know calvinist answer. What saith the arminian? John |
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1657 | Bad Arguments Against Calvinism | John 15:16 | John Reformed | 38165 | ||
Dear Bruce, God never sins, nor does He coerce or force man to sin. God is Holy, Righteous an Just. Man has a free will! The trouble is that the will follows the desires of man's evil heart. When we speak of the heart we mean the nature of the creature, and the nature of man is a fallen nature. Paul describes the fallen nature of mankind in Romans 1 and 2. Mankind is not just sick, it is dead spiritualy. The last thing fallen man seeks to do is to Glorify God! Without faith it is impossible to please God. Fallen man has no capacity for faith, he is spiritualy dead. God preordained every evil, wicked deed that led to the crucifixtion of His Son. (Acts 4:27,28) "For truly in this city there were gathered together against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose predestined to occur." What does predestine mean in NT Greek? Strong's Concordance 4309 proorizo 1) to predetermine, decide beforehand 2) in the NT of God decreeing from eternity 3) to foreordain, appoint beforehand To answer your question directly: God is responsible for the possibility of man to sin. He is not responsible for their sinning itself. Out of the desires of their own evil hearts they freely commit sins against there God. At the same time (as we have seen in Acts 4) God has preordained their sinful deeds (which He neither coerces or forces upon them) to fulfill His own Holy purpose. Your Thoughts Bruce. Brother John |
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1658 | Bad Arguments Against Calvinism | John 15:16 | John Reformed | 38151 | ||
Dear Tim, You wrote: "Since under Calvinism, salvation is only given to the elect, why didn't God simply elect everyone, since He desires everyone to be saved? The author's construction has God not doing something He is perfectably capable of doing. To me, this is a major problem for Calvinism. We all agree that God does not have to show mercy to anyone. But, if He desires all to be saved, and He is able to save all, then why doesn't He? Easton's Bible Dictionary: The ground of this election to salvation is the good pleasure of God . God claims the right so to do. The ground of this election to salvation is the good pleasure of God: (Eph 1:5,11) "He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will,", "also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will". (Matthew 11:25,26): "At that time Jesus said, I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants." "Yes, Father, for this way was well-pleasing in Your sight. (John 15:16,19) "You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may give to you", " If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this the world hates you." God claims the right so to do: (Romans 9:16,21)"So then it does not depend on the man who wills or the man who runs, but on God who has mercy.", "Or does not the potter have a right over the clay, to make from the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for common use?". Honestly Tim, I believe it is the arminian position that has a problem. I could just as easily ask of you: If God desires every one to be saved, why did He create those who He knew would be damned? I have provided my answer, what dost thou saith brother Tim? Your Brother in Christ, John |
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1659 | Bad Arguments Against Calvinism | John 15:16 | John Reformed | 38133 | ||
Dear Norrie, I apologize for not responding to your post sooner. If you have been following this thread you will have noticed that the debate has been furious at times. My hands were full and I could'nt reply at that time. Both sides are convinced of the correctness of their position and have brought forth scriptures to prove it. This is very good. Paul praised the Bereans for doing the same thing: Acts 17:11 "Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so." I'm sorry to say, but at times we become frustrated with one another and lose our tempers. When iron strikes iron somtimes sparks will fly. Most of the time we apologize for indulging our flesh, and ask for forgiveness from each other and God. Both sides also use human reason as a means of arriving at the truth, this is also a legitimate tool God has given us, but it must be the servant of Scripture and never it's master! Being sinners we sometimes forget this. What I, or anyone else, thinks about something is not all that important. "What saith the Word of God Himself" is all that matters. In the end, after all is said and done, the Holy Spirit will have changed us in some way or another. Rom 12:2 "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect." God Bless you and your Sunday School class. Your Brother in Christ, John |
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1660 | What does the NT say about suicide? | NT general Archive 1 | John Reformed | 38089 | ||
Dear Rachel, I can't think of a specific verse that addresses suicide directly. However, it should be apparent to anyone who reads the NT that suicide is a sin. Heb 11:6 "And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. When trials assail us and all looks hopeless is a holy time for a christian. It means God is refining us like a silversmith who heats up the silver until all the impurities come to the suface. He then skims them off the top and the silver is made purer. It can be very painful. But the good Lord knows what is best for us and we must trust Him if we would be worthy of bearing His name. Remember, Christ is the author and finisher of our faith. Tell your friend or whoever it may be that promted you to ask this disturbing question, to find God's promises to His children and to cling to them as a drowning person clings to a life preserver. Gods word never fails. It will keep us all afloat til we reach that "Golden Shore". But we are to arrive at the time He has provided. I pray the Holy Spirit will use my poor words to comfort and stregnthen any one considering such an unworthy act. We are soldiers in the service of our King. Not cowards who flee the battlefield. God Bless you Rachel, Brother John |
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