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21 | Resist His will? | Rom 10:17 | slide_m46 | 76768 | ||
In your opinion, can we resist the will of God? | ||||||
22 | Did Jesus die for the whole world? | Rom 10:17 | slide_m46 | 76769 | ||
I would agree with the "whoever will" thought. However, the question is this. WHO WILL? The answer to who will, is those who CAN. Those who can, are named in John 6:44 and again in John 6:65, (No one CAN come to me unless my Father who sent me DRAWS him.) These are our Lord's words. Then the question in my mind at least, becomes, Who can resist the will of Almighty God. Can we mere humans do this? I think that there is substantial scriptural support for the thought that NO ONE can resist the will of God. If you can help me to understand this whole thing better, I would appreciate it. | ||||||
23 | Can all be saved? | 1 Cor 5:5 | slide_m46 | 119284 | ||
Sandre, I think the question you have asked is one that has been debated in this forum, and throughout the history of our faith. Can EVERYONE be saved? Christ told us clearly that "I am the way the truth and the life and no one comes to the Father except through me." He also stated that "No one comes to me except that my Father who sent me draws him..." This scripture illustrates, as other scripture indicates, we cannot turn toward Christ without the Father's call. All of our righteousness is "like filthy rags," and not one among us is worthy of His grace Does the Father draw ALL to Christ? Once we are drawn by the Sovereign of the Universe can we resist His drawing? Does He know, being the Omnicient Lord of All, that we will or will not accept His call? If He knows, does that mean that we then cannot alter our path? Are we predestined toward salvation or destruction? All these questions give us cause to study His word and to prayerfully ask for the Holy spirit to lead us to understanding. I personally think that there are some things that we will not know in this life. Scripture leads me personally to feel that not all are called by the Father to the Son. Our saviour said that "not one that the Father had given Him would be lost." Not even one! We also know that many are lost. Does this indicate that not all were given to Christ by Our Father? I tend to think so, but many do not. I can't envision Christ being wrong about His statement nor do I see it possible for Jesus to have NOT told us the truth! "Some are "appointed to destruction." Some "hearts are hardened," and I know that His word tells us that "the potter has the right to make of the clay one vessel for good and one for evil purposes." At the same time, I know that Our Father is a merciful loving and all powerful God. He is capable of anything that His will desires. The questions that you and I raise should not cause division among the bretheren, rather they should cause us to search His Holy Word and counsel each other in our understanding. Whether all are saved or not is His concern, not mine. My concern should be ONLY to serve Him as He calls me to, to worship Him, and to do my best to hear, understand, and do His will. God bless and keep studying, Big Al |
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24 | Are there different heavenly rewards? | 2 Tim 1:9 | slide_m46 | 119185 | ||
Can someone help me with scriptural support or denial of levels of reward in heaven. Based on the judgement we will all face, and our salvation through Christ Jesus, how do we understand being judged? Are there different rewards for different people based on their works on earth? Thank you very much, Big Al |
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25 | Are there different heavenly rewards? | 2 Tim 1:9 | slide_m46 | 119191 | ||
Puddy, Thanks so much for your response. I would however like to have some scriptural support for your response. I too have an opinion, but I prefer to rely on God's word for my final opinion, and being short on time to actually research this myself I am hoping for some support that might direct me to particular books an verses in God's word. God bless and keep you, and continue studying. | ||||||
26 | Are there different heavenly rewards? | 2 Tim 1:9 | slide_m46 | 119895 | ||
Would it be correct to interpret the workers in the vineyard story as "heaven itself as the reward?" If we accept Christ, even on our death bed, and we do it with sincerity and truth, then heaven IS our reward. The same reward as someone who chose to accept Christ when they were 8 years old. Whether we accept Him early or late, the reward is the same, ie. heaven itself. God being a just and righteous God, He rewards us with His grace and takes us to His heavenly home. This may leave an unanswered question about the reward which may differ for some....once in heaven. Your thoughts? |
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