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21 | How do you evangelize someone who | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 100277 | ||
Dear Ed, John 3:27 John answered and said, "A man can receive nothing unless it has been given him from heaven. Perhaps you have been blessed with far greater spiritual experiences than have I. If so, thank God for His providence. Being loathe to engage in a defense of what level of zeal for lost souls I may or may not have, let me simply say that my only hope is Christ. Other than my boast in Him, I have nothing to brag about. I trust that is your attitude also. God Bless, John |
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22 | How do you evangelize someone who | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 100381 | ||
Thanks Figgy, Pop |
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23 | How do you evangelize someone who | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 100397 | ||
Dear Ed, It seems as if Figgy dis-agrees with your characterization of me. Of course her perspective may be prejudiced by her love for her cold, old father. :-) John |
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24 | How do you evangelize someone who | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 100432 | ||
As my dear old Grannie used to say..."The branch falls close to the tree". :-) I must say that my daughter loves her Lord. And in case theres any doubt, so does her father. John |
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25 | How do you evangelize someone who | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 100436 | ||
Dear Ed, I appreciate your reply. If I strike you as unemotional, it is because I have been praying for God's gift of self-control. It is not easy for me to read some of the things that have been said about what I believe and in the past I have re-acted emotionally. The forum has been a wonderfull experience for me. I have had a chance to share my view of Scripture with christians from a wide range of traditions. In truth, I have learned a great deal from many who hold different views as well. I have also learned a few things about myself. One of those things was that I have in the past been far more interested in what my response would be, rather than the content of the question or note I was responding to. It was my own frustration with posts from others who did not bother to REALLY read what I had written that opened my own eyes!..."Take the log out of your own eye..." came to mind. The fact is that I am a very emotional guy. I cry when we sing "Rock of Ages" at church! I identify so much with the words of the old hymn: Not the labor of my hands Can fulfill Thy law’s demands; Could my zeal no respite know, Could my tears forever flow, All for sin could not atone; Thou must save, and Thou alone. Nothing in my hand I bring, Simply to the cross I cling; Naked, come to Thee for dress; Helpless look to Thee for grace; Foul, I to the fountain fly; Wash me, Savior, or I die. Thanks Again, John |
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26 | How do you evangelize someone who | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 100478 | ||
I need all the help I can get! Daddio |
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27 | Do you have to be baptised to be saved | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 100547 | ||
Dear James, The guiding principle for me is that we are saved by grace alone, by faith alone in Christ alone. This principle was the foundation of the Protestant seperation from the popes of Rome who had concocted a complex theology of salvation that included works as a requirement for salvation. John 14:15 "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. "Be baptized" is a command! Acts 10:48 And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Rom 3:28 For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law. The desire to please Christ by obeying His commands is an "evidence" that a person has truly been "born again" and is indeed a new creature in Christ. John Reformed |
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28 | Do you have to be baptised to be saved | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 100548 | ||
Dear Emmaus, I take it that your sentence was "tongue in cheek". Even so it seemed to me an inappropriate remark. Eph 6:6 not by way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. John |
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29 | Do you have to be baptised to be saved | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 100549 | ||
Dear Emmaus, I take it that your sentence was "tongue in cheek". Even so it seemed to me an inappropriate remark. Eph 6:6 not by way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. John |
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30 | Do you have to be baptised to be saved | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 100550 | ||
Dear James, The guiding principle for me is that we are saved by grace alone, by faith alone in Christ alone. This principle was the foundation of the Protestant seperation from the popes of Rome who had concocted a complex theology of salvation that included works as a requirement for salvation. John 14:15 "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. "Be baptized" is a command! Acts 10:48 And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Rom 3:28 For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law. The desire to please Christ by obeying His commands is an "evidence" that a person has truly been "born again" and is indeed a new creature in Christ. John Reformed |
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31 | Do you have to be baptised to be saved | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 100560 | ||
Dear Emmaus, I am one who does believe that baptism is necessary; not necessary for salvation itself, but, to be obediant to Christ, and as a sign to the world that one has been made a new creature. "We are saved by grace... not works". I don't know how anyone could explain away this foundational passage. I'm truly perplexed. Just a comment. Please don't feel compelled to reply. Of course, you are welcome to if you so choose. John |
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32 | Do you have to be baptised to be saved | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 100564 | ||
Dear Emmaus, If you don't mind, I would like to address your reply point by point in the hope of reaching an understanding of why it is that you believe as you do. You wrote, "The difference between us is that I believe the grace that saves is transmitted in baptism,“ How do you reconcile you belief with Eph 2:8 "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;"? Do you see faith as being in the category of "any other manner He sees fit"? John |
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33 | Do you have to be baptised to be saved | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 100567 | ||
Emmaus, E-mail is fine by me. I look forward to your reply. printguys@cox.net John |
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34 | Searching for thr truth | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 100742 | ||
"If we comply with just these two commandments and live our lives accordingly,we shall be on good ground and when the time comes we shall be on our way to our desired final destination--Heaven" Dear FytRobert, Ah, if only we could our dear Lord would not have to had to suffer as He did in our place. Who among us so loves God or his brothers that he could be said to be in perfect compliance to the law of God? No my friend, the "good ground" upon which we must rely is that which surrounds Calvary. Rom 3:20 because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin. Gal 3:24 Therefore the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified by faith. John |
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35 | Searching for thr truth | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 100747 | ||
Dear Noble, I believe that the Bible teaches that love for God and love for the brethren are fruits of the Spirit. Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, I point this out for a reason. The reason being is to differentiate between works and grace. While it is true that "loving" is an action or "work", it is also true that the desire to express our love is a consequence of being "in Christ. Any ability to love which we as new creatures possess is a display of Christ's love being manifested through the members of His body. Yes "Let us do it" but let us not forget that the "doing" itself is the grace of God in operation. "It is not I who live but Christ who lives in me" and apart from Him I can do nothing. I don't mean to be at all critical of what you wrote, I just wanted to put the emphasis on Jesus. God Bless, John |
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36 | What is an Apostle? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101525 | ||
Dear Thokozani, Welcome to the forum! The following is the definition from Easton's Bible Dictionary: Apostle - a person sent by another; a messenger; envoy. This word is once used as a descriptive designation of Jesus Christ, the Sent of the Father (Heb. 3:1; John 20:21). It is, however, generally used as designating the body of disciples to whom he intrusted the organization of his church and the dissemination of his gospel, "the twelve," as they are called (Matt. 10:1-5; Mark 3:14; 6:7; Luke 6:13; 9:1). We have four lists of the apostles, one by each of the synoptic evangelists (Matt. 10:2-4; Mark 3:16; Luke 6:14), and one in the Acts (1:13). No two of these lists, however, perfectly coincide. Our Lord gave them the "keys of the kingdom," and by the gift of his Spirit fitted them to be the founders and governors of his church (John 14:16, 17, 26; 15:26, 27; 16:7-15). To them, as representing his church, he gave the commission to "preach the gospel to every creature" (Matt. 28:18-20). After his ascension he communicated to them, according to his promise, supernatural gifts to qualify them for the discharge of their duties (Acts 2:4; 1 Cor. 2:16; 2:7, 10, 13; 2 Cor. 5:20; 1 Cor. 11:2). Judas Iscariot, one of "the twelve," fell by transgression, and Matthias was substituted in his place (Acts 1:21). Saul of Tarsus was afterwards added to their number (Acts 9:3-20; 20:4; 26:15-18; 1 Tim. 1:12; 2:7; 2 Tim. 1:11). Luke has given some account of Peter, John, and the two Jameses (Acts 12:2, 17; 15:13; 21:18), but beyond this we know nothing from authentic history of the rest of the original twelve. After the martyrdom of James the Greater (Acts 12:2), James the Less usually resided at Jerusalem, while Paul, "the apostle of the uncircumcision," usually travelled as a missionary among the Gentiles (Gal. 2:8). It was characteristic of the apostles and necessary (1) that they should have seen the Lord, and been able to testify of him and of his resurrection from personal knowledge (John 15:27; Acts 1:21, 22; 1 Cor. 9:1; Acts 22:14, 15). (2.) They must have been immediately called to that office by Christ (Luke 6:13; Gal. 1:1). (3.) It was essential that they should be infallibly inspired, and thus secured against all error and mistake in their public teaching, whether by word or by writing (John 14:26; 16:13; 1 Thess. 2:13). (4.) Another qualification was the power of working miracles (Mark 16:20; Acts 2:43; 1 Cor. 12:8-11). The apostles therefore could have had no successors. They are the only authoritative teachers of the Christian doctrines. The office of an apostle ceased with its first holders. In 2 Cor. 8:23 and Phil. 2:25 the word "messenger" is the rendering of the same Greek word, elsewhere rendered "apostle." God Bless, John Reformed |
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37 | Will suicide condem my soul to hell? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101559 | ||
Dear George, I think you are overlooking the fact that many, if not all, christians die having failed to confess each and every sin. Thank God that we will not be judged according to our sins, but, by our relationship to Christ. Does this offer the person considering suicide a way out? I don't think so, for the Bible says that the one who perserveres to the end will be saved. It also calls upon everyone who names Christ as their Lord to work out their salvation with fear and trembling...to examine themselves to make sure that they are truly His and not mere professors (non-believers who claim to be believers). I do not say it is impossible, but, it seems to me, highly un-unlikely that a believer would choose to take his own life. What is impossible is that a christian could forfeit salvation. Salvation is a gift which, when given, is irrevocable. Rom 11:29 for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable John |
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38 | Will suicide condem my soul to hell? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101691 | ||
Dear George, Is 53:10 But the LORD was pleased To crush Him, putting Him to grief; If He would render Himself as a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, And the GOOD PLEASURE of the LORD will prosper in His hand. Phil 2:13 for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His GOOD PLEASURE. If I seem "wishy washy" it is my reluctance to go beyond Scripture. I also find it impossible to believe that man is the author and the finisher of his own faith. The Bible says Jesus is responsible for our faith (Heb 12:2). I realize that if one presumes that man is ultimately the one who decides his own fate, then, rejecting Christ and salvation makes sense. The problem I have is that it conflicts with too many passages that speak of God's soveriegnty. I don't see the idea that man can successfully resist God's will as glorifying to God. If God cannot keep His New Creatures from rebelling, He then appears weak and subject to defeat. I find this view obnoxious and man glorifying! How can a lump of clay do anything apart from the will of the Potter? Take another look ay Rom 9 and John 6 just for starters. John |
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39 | Will suicide condem my soul to hell? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101727 | ||
"In Romans 9 the potter and clay is demonstration of God's ability to use created man to accomplish his will."...I agree "for who resists His will (v19). "It is not a lesson in Salvation."...It is a lesson in God's sovereignty in all things pertaining to His creatures " I have always read it more as explanation of why some are born handicapped... talented, rich, poor, smart or slow. Why some people seem to be disposed to accomplish things and others willing to ride the waves."...If your interpretation is correct, and Chapt 9 is about God's providence, who are the vessels of honor and who are the vessels of wrath? "God harden Pharaoh’s heart this we know but do we know Pharaoh’s eternal condition? No."... I think the Bible gives us the answer in Ezek 32:32 "Though I instilled a terror of him in the land of the living, yet he will be made to lie down among the uncircumcised along with those slain by the sword, even Pharaoh and all his hordes," declares the Lord GOD. " We see Essau and Jacob where God said he hated (hated here means he knew Essau would think so little of his inheritance) Essau, yet none of us knows Essau’s eternal condition." ....Heb 12:15,16 See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled; that there be no immoral or godless person like Esau, who sold his own birthright for a single meal. "In this passage God is saying he choose the children of Abraham to bless, which He did by allowing them to be in the lineage of Jesus"....Rom 9:8 That is, it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God, but the children of the promise are regarded as descendants." Paul is telling us that the promise has not failed those to whom the promise was intended (i.e.. the children of the promise who are not saved because they were born to a particular father, but rather, so that God's purpose in election might stand.) Rom 9:13 Just as it is written, "JACOB I LOVED, BUT ESAU I HATED." "but once again are all Abraham’s children saved? No Are all Abraham’s children lost ? No once again this passage is not talking about Salvation but rather how God uses all of creation to accomplish His purpose."....Frankly, I am at a loss as to how to respond to this particular statement. "Also in the example is the clay pot a inanimate object, however in us God created emotions and responses such as rebellion, rejection, hatred, love, acceptance and repentance. But most of all faith and the ability to pray. Both faith and prayer effects the outcome of many things." ...Paul seemed to find pottery an appropriate example. Afterall, we are formed from the dust of the earth . The fact that God breathed life into us and created us in His image proves to me His greatness as a Potter. I can't understand how you could say that these pots are not representative of mankind! (The elect and the reprobate). Thanks, John |
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40 | Purpose Driven Life? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101747 | ||
Dear Norrie, Is it any wonder that the evangelical church is so ineffective in bringing our society back to righteousness? I am appalled that a church would set aside the preaching of Scripture in favor of a man's book during a worship service. John 4:23,24 "But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." 2 Tim 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, Titus 1:9 holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict. John Reformed |
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