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21 | big sins / litle sins | Rom 3:23 | Not yet | 152334 | ||
120 is OLD today, but it was only a fraction of the average years they lived back then. Did scripture not imply that he might have lived to see the promised land, had he not struck that rock as he did? Numbers 20:12 I believe the Lords Words gave such an implication in the punishment of death He dealt, for Moses' "eyes were not weak, nor his strength gone," yet Moses saw the promised land, then died, never crossing over into it. He wasn't sick or weakly person. He was just as human as you and I. That is why, even Moses, the man who laid eyes on the very presence of God All Mighty, was no more than a fleshly sinner, a murderer, saved by Grace. In His Name |
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22 | So she should only be eating fruit? | Gen 2:16 | Not yet | 152330 | ||
And then there was sin, and just as sin devours the flesh, and ultimately the very soul of man, flesh began to eat flesh. Now man devours man and there is nothing of the flesh that is good. Except maybe a good jucy "porterhouse." |
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23 | So she should only be eating fruit? | Gen 2:16 | Not yet | 152329 | ||
What makes you think that taking the Bible "literally" would mean that "she should only be eating food that comes form the trees not soy milk and vegan burgers etc or even ground bearing vegetables or roots?" What Bible are you reading? Though I can say with a fair amount of certainty that they did not have "Bic or Zippo lighters," I don't know whether they had fire or not. Do you? Does scripture provide an answer? Not dirrectly, but I think so. Is such a question so important? Can anyone prove their thoughts concerning the matter, to be correct? If she thinks it is good in Gods eye not to use fire, and that she is sinning by using fire, then she does sin in using it. "Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin." Jam 4:17 As long as you do not flaunt it in front of her, that does not mean that you are sinning by doing the same. Read what Paul states concerning eating the meats sacrificed to idols, by those who are (scripturally) knowledgeable versus those who are not. In Him |
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24 | Who will be saved? Few, Many or All? | Rom 3:23 | Not yet | 152328 | ||
Thank you LionHeart. And thanks for quoting my favorite verse in all scripture. If only the "professors" could remember and adhere to that one, there would be more profitable discussion, and less worthless and divisive debate. In Him I am Not Yet perfect, but I am on my way. |
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25 | Who will be saved? Few, Many or All? | Rom 3:23 | Not yet | 152326 | ||
Accepting Him is the beginning. One will not accept Him unless it is His will for that one to do so. The sinful nature cannot know Him, thus, the renewing of the mind. ...be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind... Romans 12:12 The sinful nature CANNOT understand that which is of the Spirit. "The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him." John 14:17 , NIV And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him;" Joh 14:16-17, KJV For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:Eph 2:8 Do you have that faith? Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: Mat 7:7 There are many discussions concerning just who the elect are. The only thing agreed on, is that the elect are those who will ultimately make it to Glory. The best, and most scriptural discussion I have ever heard concerning who the elect are, is as follows. He is an omnipotent and all knowing God. Just as He knew before He laid the foundation of the earth, that you would be reading these very words at this very minute, He also knew whether or not you would accept His son as your savior. Thus, those whom He foreknew He chose. Elect; per Mr Webster. 1 : carefully selected : CHOSEN 2 : chosen for salvation through divine mercy 3 : chosen for office or position but not yet installed. I can hardly to fill that office. Figuratively, I believe that based on scripture, what we do here on earth, will determine the decor in that office. Life is only a dress rehearsal for what is to come. It is only a drop, in the ocean of Eternity. In His Name |
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26 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 152021 | ||
One might ask, will it be doctrine, or the Word of God that divides the goats from the sheep. If it is "scriptural" doctrine, your statement is correct, but there are many doctrines, many which are founded on scripture, but are no more than incorrect interpretation. It appears that it is better left as scripture states in Matthew 25:32, "... and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats." And I might say, Who is He? He is the WORD. In Him NYP |
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27 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 152020 | ||
Thank you dear brother, for such words of wisdom and insight. I have yet to read the responses to your note. I pray that I could be pleasantly surprised, but I fear that they will not only support my doubt, but deepen my reasoning for originating this post. What doubt one might ask. The doubt that in such a generation as this, even a small majority of those who call themselves by the name of the Master, will not be among those spoken of in Luk 13:27. Why can we not concentrate on the foundation of the Gospel, and what our Master stated in Mat 6:33? Would not, all these other matters then be taken care of? NYP |
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28 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 152019 | ||
Is it that you too, can not understand my words? Please do not take offence, but I cannot help but to wonder how it is that so many are so good at copy and paste, yet retain so little as to ask such a question in this matter. As to who's faith I defend, those who know more than simply how to copy and paste what is professed herein, have no such question. I will only put you in mind of 1Ti 6:12. My profession is good. It is founded on the solid rock of scripture. That there are those who disagree, makes it no less valid. They have every right to believe and profess as they will. I, also have the right to believe, and profess as scripture commands. This is another picture of what was in my mind when I originated this post. My sincere apology if my words are stronger than need be. I mean no ill will toward anyone. I believe as I believe, and what I believe is scripture. That others may read what I read differently, there is no doubt. I read scripture with the rest in mind. In Him and agreeing to disagree. |
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29 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151982 | ||
I am of no "opinion" not depicted in scripture. Neither do I have to quote the words of others who have filled my head with their "opinions" to say what it is I desire. The Holy Spirit has revealed no more to me than He has to anyone who is willing to take His word as it is written, nor, dear sir, have I made such a claim. I am Not Yet perfect. Neither, unlike some, do I fool myself into making the claim that I fully understand all there is to understand, concerning the entire Word. Nor do I, or have, as some, implied such. Respectfully defending the faith. NYP |
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30 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151885 | ||
I stand corrected. You, dear Kalos, are 100 percent correct. I tend to think of scripture and truth as one and the same, and chose to omit the latter. NYP |
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31 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151883 | ||
AMEN!!! If it weren't for His Grace, we would pay the sin debts we have all incurred. Rather, we will share an inheritance in Glory. NYP |
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32 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151881 | ||
Your words, dear soul, are more meaningful than the average reader could possibly see. Should civilization choose to concentrate, and act on them, as they do things of so little consequence, mankind would come closer to Him. I do not believe it will ever happen though. I would love to see someone produce a scripturally founded statement contrary to this thought. Not one interpreted as such, "a scripturally founded statement contrary to this thought..." The Rapture will come, (Come soon Dear Lord!) then the awful times of Tribulation, the Armageddon, and finally, the Millennium. Then, and only then do I believe such desires as what we have noted, can come to pass. No more could they come to pass in this generation, than in that of Noah, or of Sodom and Gomorrah. No doubt, the flood was the end of evil, in the day of Noah, fire and brimstone in the days of Sodom and Gomorrah, and the Rapture will be the end of this day. (Come soon Dear Lord!) In His Name. |
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33 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151874 | ||
Thank You Doc. I like to say concerning salvation, that "in these complicated times, we often fail to comprehend the simplicity of the Word." In Him NYP |
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34 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151869 | ||
If it is not in scripture, my friend, it is secondary. Necessary as one may consider it, edifying as some may think it, it is secondary. I, dear sir, understand perfectly well, the implications of my words. It is funny how I felt the same concerning yours, but I chose to mention it a little less abruptly. How one who reads my words, or chooses to take what he/she considers the implications thereof, is totally up to that one. It is apparent that you simply do not understand my words, and choose to take offence at what you do not understand. I am sorry, for I have spoken kindly and respectfully to you as well, sir. That you should consider my words otherwise, saddening as it may be, it is of little consequence, for I am sure we will both get along very well without the other. This is a prime example of my topic. I choose to forget it, and go on as though this, and our previous postings have never occurred. Though I am not sure why we end up as we so, I will take the experience gleaned from them to heart. May He multiply His blessings on you and yours, dear brother. |
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35 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151797 | ||
Well Doc. No doubt research is of value, but what does one find but the "adages, aphorisms, and attitudes" of someone else. What can I quote you from research which does not fit the above category, but scripture? I research when I am looking for an answer. That my words are my words, and not the adages, aphorisms, and attitudes of someone else, gives them value. That others may not reconize the validity of my words, is that to my discredit, or theirs? It has been said that "Not Yet" presents the picture of a dumb country bumpkin, but that there is more than meets the eye. What, dear brother do you suggest that I research? May I ask Doc, do you, as many do, dislike truth when it is concise, simple and to the point? Is scripture not often metaphorical? Does it not often embody common observations? What is it that makes my "adages, aphorisms, and attitudes" farther from scripture than what is to your liking? In His loving Name |
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36 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151795 | ||
To fight with you for unity would not be to fight with you, but to fight the evil within the both of us, both our flesh. Dear soul, you have hit the nail on the head. Though I have read this passage time and again, I had only underlined the words "that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you." Normally I highlight something which strikes me. I did not know how deeply that passage had struck me. It has been as a prick in my heart for many years. My heart bleeds when I see two brothers arguing, or I cannot get my point across in a manner a brother can understand. Often we are saying the same exact thing, only in a different manner, yet it seems that we simply cannot come to a mutual understanding. Can you see the irony? I do not wish to state that I know everything when it comes to the Word of God, but what I do know, I know it to be the truth of God. If what I know to be truth, another disagrees with, I feel it is my duty to at least make an attempt to come to a mutual understanding. Who knows? I might learn something. If we cannot, so be it. It is no reason for division. Who cares if what some believe concerning once saved, always saved, is true or false. If one is walking in the will of God, it is of no concern to him, unless perhaps it pertains to a loved one. Then all parties involved would be of more use to the loved one by prayer, than debate. So what if predestination is, as some believe. Scripture states that, ”he who stands firm to the end will be saved.” Matthew 24:13 And “The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” Psalm 145:18. So as long as one knows he/she knows and calls on Him in truth, what difference does what someone else believes make? Proverbs 3:5-6 were included in scripture for a reason, and I personally lean on them heavily. Thank you dear brother. In His Loving Name. |
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37 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151793 | ||
Thank you dear brother. Perhaps we do not disagree after all. It is all in the use and structure of the words presented. It seems that the word "extreams" keeps poping up in a negative sense. This puts me in mind of a word I used in another post "ULTRA," or anyhing done to the excess. It appears that the result of these "extreams" fits one of my definitions of the word "sin." I am a big fan of the CRI. In Him |
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38 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151789 | ||
Scripture says what it means and means what it says. The Word, is not relative. It is absolute, but even absolutes have comparisons. The fact that one can associate personal experiences in life with scriptural depictions, and learn from the comparison, does not make their conclusions incorrect, as long as they do not differ from the line of scripture. Scripture can mean many different things to different people, depending on the current happenings in their life at one particular time. When one studies something, they attempt to understand and master the fundamentals of that something. Understanding and mastering the fundamentals of scripture is just like graduating college. One can use what they have learned and build on it, or simply spread what they know as a teacher. In the case of scripture, hopefully the teacher will be led by the Spirit. Teachers do not always have the benefit of experience. They tend to teach what they have been taught, and consider everything else superfluous, incorrect or irrelevant. . Romans 15:4 For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. Who can say that learning cannot come from association? In His loving Name. |
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39 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151787 | ||
Doc. You are using words, names and such, which I have never heard of. I have no doubt that the "Nicene and Apostolic creeds" are scriptural, and mean something to someone. Were I familiar with them, they might even mean something to me. No doubt they are said to articulate specific scripture, and are affirmed by many. Perhaps they are everything they are said to be, but they are not scripture. Where, dear brother does my assertion differ from an original of mine? I have never made a comment, which would oppose the one you quote... And why do you include "gibberish such as �" when quoting my words? I do not think you understand them at all? Perhaps we should end our conversing on a pleasant note, for they do not appear to be heading in a direction which will be glorifying, Your scriptural quotes imply that you simply do not understand my words. It should be noted as well, that many are "Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth." 2Ti 3:7 I will be looking forward to your postings. In His Loving name. |
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40 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151744 | ||
Are you stating that it is your view that everything in scripture is plain and simply, cut and dried, easily understood by all who read, as simple as 2plus 2 equals 4? Forgive me if I sound like a dumb old country boy, but that is just exactly what I am. If I failed to quote the scripture, it is because I would have to quote page after page, and I took it for granted that those who read my post were familiar with the passages concerning my references. ie. Passages concerning eternal salvation, loss of salvation, the doctrine of grace and election, etc. Such topics as "once saved, always saved" have been debated to no end, and there is still no firm conclusion, which is biblically founded. Many emphatically state that it is this way, then quote their scripture, while others just as emphatically, state that it is that way, and they provide just as much convincing scripture as the opposition to their statement. Surely you understand my words. I know the answer that I seek. It is in scripture, and if I am not mistaken, I have quoted it already. I simply wanted to promote a discussion along that line. In Him |
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