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221 | CAN A TEACHER FOR GOD | James 1:22 | New Creature | 95263 | ||
Janel James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Your correct. Those who hear the word, must also be doers of the word. Lastly, there should be no noticable difference between our church life and our home life. What we are, in the church we are in the home and in the world. We don't leave our religion at the doors of the church when we exit the doors. Grace to you New Creature |
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222 | Once Save Always Saved? | Rom 11:11 | New Creature | 95252 | ||
Dear Vohoka you asked "if someone does lose their salvation at what point would that be?" In my understanding, I would say that when a person repeatedly continues in a life-style given over to an extended period of unrepented and unconfessed willful sin (Heb. 10:26) that person is grieving (making sad)the Holy Spirit,(Eph. 4:30) and is in danger of quenching (1 Thess. 5:19)the Holy Spirit's work within himself. When an individual has reach this point, and his conscience has become seared, where he has silenced God's voice speaking to him. Then that person is in danger of being cut off and thrown into the fire and burned, because although he was once abiding in Christ the Vine (John 15:2) he no longer is connected to the source of life, but has become dead spiritually, and cannot become saved a second time. (Heb. 6:4-6) Grace be upon you New Creature |
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223 | loss of salvation | Heb 6:4 | New Creature | 95251 | ||
part 2 (5) If apostasy continues on its course unchecked, individuals may eventually reach the point when no second beginning is possible. (a) Those who once had a saving ex-perience with Christ but deliberately and continually harden their hearts to the Spirit’s voice (Heb 3:7—19), continue to sin willfully (Heb. 10:26), and refuse to repent and return to God may reach a point of no return where repentance and salvation are no longer possible (Heb. 6:4—6; see Dt 29:18-21, note; 1Sa 2:25, note; Pr 29:1, note). There is a limit to God’s patience (see 1Sa 3:11—14; Mt 12:31—32; 2Th. 2:9—11; Heb. 10:26-29,31; lJn. 5:16). (b) This point of no return cannot be defined in advance. Therefore, the only safeguard against the danger of ultimate apostasy is found in the admonition: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts” (Heb. 3:7—8,15; 4:7). (6) It must be emphasized that while apostasy is a danger for all who drift from the faith (Heb. 2:1—3) and fall away from God (6:6), it is not made complete without constant and willful sinning against the voice of the Holy Spirit (see Mt 12:3 1, note on sin against the Holy Spirit). (7) Those who by unbelieving hearts depart from God (Heb. 3:12) may think they are Christians but their indifference to the demands of Christ and the Spirit and the warn-ings of Scripture points otherwise. Because of this possibility of sell-deception, Paul urges all those claiming salvation to “examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves” (2Co 13:5, note). (8) Those who genuinely become concerned about their spiritual condition and find in their hearts the desire to return to God in repentance have sure evidence they have not committed unpardonable apostasy. Scripture clearly affirms that God does not want anyone to perish (2Pe 3:9; cf. Isa 1:18-19; 55:6-7) and declares that God will receive all who were once under saving grace if they repent and return to him (compare Gal 5:4 with 4:19; 1Co 5:1—5 with 2Co 2:5—11; see also Lk 15:11—24; Ro 11:20—23; Jas 5:19—20; Rev 3:14—20; note the example of Peter, Mt 16:16; 26:74-75; Jn 21:15—22). Reference - Full Life Study Bible, Zondervan Publishing House Grand Rapids Mich, editor Donald Stamp. Pg 1918 I hope that the material Makarios and myself have provided you in this topic will spur you to prayerful study of the Scriptures each of us provided to support our position Grace from our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you New Creature |
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224 | loss of salvation | Heb 6:4 | New Creature | 95250 | ||
evan; I will have to reply to your question in 2 parts because of the length of this article. But first let me state that Christian's are divided on this topic. That doesn't mean that those who disagree on this topic are not Christian's. ------------------------------------------------- Apostasy (Gk apostasia) appears twice in the NT as a noun (Ac 21:21; 2Th 2:3) and here in Heb 3:12 as a verb (Gk aphistemi, translated “turn away”). The Greek term is defined as a falling away, defection, rebellion, abandonment, withdrawal or turning from what one has formerly turned to. (1) To apostatize means to sever one’s saving relationship with Christ or to withdraw from vital union with and true faith in him. Thus, individual apostasy is possible only for those who have first experienced salvation, regeneration and renewal through the Holy Spirit (cf. Lk 8:13; Heb 6:4—5); it is not a mere denial of NT doctrine by the unsaved within the visible church. Apostasy may involve two separate, though related, aspects: (a) theological apostasy, i.e., a rejection of all or some of the original teachings of Christ and the apostles (lTi. 4:1; 2Ti 4:3), and (b) moral apostasy, i.e., the former believer ceases to remain in Christ and instead becomes enslaved again to sin and immorality (Isa 29:13; Mt 23:25—28; Ro 6:15—23; 8:6—13). (2) The Bible issues urgent warnings about apostasy, designed both to alert us to the deadly danger of abandoning our union with Christ and to motivate us to persevere in faith and obedience. The divine purpose of these warning passages must not be weakened by the view that states, “the warnings are real, but the possibility of actual apostasy is not.” Rather, we must see these warnings as speaking to the reality of our probationary period, and we should regard them with alarm if we want to attain final salvation. A few of the many NT warning passages are: Mt 24:4-5,11—13; Jn 15:1-6; Ac 11:21—23; 14:21—22; lCo 15:1—2; Col 1:21—23; lTi 4:1,16; 6:10—12; 2Ti 4:2—5; Heb 2:1—3; 3:6—8,12—14; 6:4—6; Jas 5:19—20; 2Pe 1:8—11; un 2:23—25. (3) Examples of actual apostasy can be found in Ex 32; 2Ki 17:7—23; Ps 106; Isa 1:2—4; Jer 2:1—9; Ac 1:25; Gal 5:4; lTi 1:18—20; 2Pe 2:1,15,20—22; Jude 4,11—13; see article on THE AGE OF THE ANTICHRIST, p. 1872, for comments on apostasy predicted to occur within the professing church in the last days of this age. (4) The steps that lead to apostasy are as follows: (a) Believers, through unbelief, fail to take the truths, exhortations, warnings, promises and teachings of God’s Word with utmost seriousness (Mk 1:15; Lk 8:13; In 5:44,47; 8:46). (b) As the realities of the world become greater than the realities of God’s heavenly kingdom, believers gradually cease to draw near to God through Christ (Heb 4:16; 7:19,25; 11:6). (c) Through the deceitfulness of sin, they become increasingly tolerant of sin in their own lives (lCo 6:9—10; Eph 5:5; Heb 3:13). They no longer love righteousness and hate wickedness (see Heb 1:9, note). (d) Through hardness of heart (Heb 3:8,13) and rejecting God’s way (3:10), they ignore the repeated voice and rebuke of the Holy Spirit (Eph 4:30; lTh 5:19—22). (e) The Holy Spirit is grieved (Eph 4:30; cf. Heb 3:7—8) and his fire put out (lTh 5:19) and his temple violated (lCo 3:16). He eventually departs from the former believers (Jdg 16:20; Ps 51:11; Ro 8:13; lCo 3:16-17; Heb 3:14). stay tuned for part 2 Grace to you New Creature |
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225 | Who is guilty as charged? | Heb 10:29 | New Creature | 95003 | ||
Dear Mommapbs; In answer to your question "According to this verse, (Heb 10:29)WHO is guilty of trampling "under foot the Son of God and has regarded as unclean the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has insulted the Spirit of grace"? I personally believe the verse itself, provides answer to your question. "he who has regarded as unclean the blood of the covenant by which he was (past tense) sanctified." In my understanding, only believers are ever said to have been sanctified (set apart). So I don't see how this could refer to unbelievers. Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament Hebrews 10:29 How much (poswi). Instrumental case of degree or measure. An argument from the less to the greater, "the first of Hillel's seven rules for exegesis" (Moffatt). Think ye (dokeite). An appeal to their own sense of justice about apostates from Christ. Sorer (xeironov). "Worse," comparative of kakov (bad). Punishment (timwriav). Genitive case with axiwthsetai (first future passive of axiow, to deem worthy). The word timwria originally meant vengeance. Old word, in LXX, only here in N.T. Who hath trodden under foot the Son of God (o ton uion tou teou katapathsav). First aorist active articular participle of katapatew, old verb (Matthew 5:13) for scornful neglect like Zechariah 12:3. See same idea in Hebrews 6:6. Wherewith he was sanctified (en wi hgiasth). First aorist passive indicative of agiazw. It is an unspeakable tragedy that should warn every follower of Christ not to play with treachery to Christ (cf. 6:4-8). An unholy thing (koinon). Common in the sense of uncleanness as Peter used it in Acts 10:14. Think of one who thus despises "the blood of Christ wherewith he was sanctified." And yet there are a few today who sneer at the blood of Christ and the gospel based on his atoning sacrifice as "a slaughter house" religion! Hath done despite (enubrisav). First aorist active participle of enubrizw, old verb to treat with contumely, to give insult to, here only in the N.T. It is a powerful word for insulting the Holy Spirit after receiving his blessings (6:4). But I'm sure others in this forum will have different opinions on this Grace to you New Creature |
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226 | Why is tithing yet preached today? | Lev 27:30 | New Creature | 94626 | ||
Dear sparkman Let me answer your question with a question. If no one tithed, then how would you expect a preacher to live, raise his family, feed, and clothe them. etc. etc? Would you prefer that he find a secular employment? Scripture says: 1 Cor. 9:14 Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. 2 Cor. 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. In His service New Creature |
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227 | Who makes the rules? | 1 John 3:9 | New Creature | 94338 | ||
Baptistbred I too have read some of the commentaries by some of the same men you listed, and their comments on 1 John. Here are a few comments from Spiros Zodhiates found on pages 183 - 185 of his Exegetical Commentary on The Epistles of John Whoever has been born of God does not practice sin, for His seed abides in him and he cannot be habitually sinning, because he has been born of God. "the believer may fall into sin. 1 John 2:1 states, and if one were to fall into sin (hamarte). The verb is subjunctive aorist which means the falling into an occasional sin for which there is confession (1 John 1:9) and forgiveness. A person who sins habitually without a sense of conviction and repentance cannot claim to have the Holy Spirit within him, and he who has him cannot sin habitually. The two states are mutually exclusive. The reason for the inability to habitually sin is that he has been born (gegennetai, the perfect indicative passive of genao) of God." Concerning your closing statement in which you stated: "Who makes the rules as to WHAT sins one has to continue in to be "continuing in sin?" I can only say that sin is sin. Any sin habitually committed without remorse or a sense of conviction and confession, on the part of the individual, is not walking in fellowship, and is not allowing the blood of Jesus to cleanse him. (see 1 John 1:7) which states; "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." It is only by continuiosly walking in the light that we have fellowship with Christ. The person who continues a life-style of habitual willful sin, is out of fellowship. Last year I led a small cell group in a Study of the First Epistle of John, and these are just a few thoughts concerning your question that have entered my mind. Hope this helps somewhat Grace unto you New Creature |
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228 | Grace: Received or Accepted - Man's role | John 3:27 | New Creature | 94292 | ||
sreid Maybe the following quotes will help you work out your thoughts. "God must initiate the salvation process by reaching out to us first, convicting us, and convincing us of sin" "Because of mans’ fallen nature, it is necessary that God must intervene by graciously giving man the ability to believe and to respond." "God does not believe for us, but after making us spiritually alive, He gives us the ability to respond in belief." (all above quotes from an unknown source) John answered and said, A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven. John 3:27 From the above verse it appears clear at least to me that once we have been given something, we can then receive it. But not until it has first been offered to us. Salvation is the free gift of God to us which is to be received by faith. John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Hope this proves helpful to you Grace be unto you New Creature |
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229 | Truth, understandin or Faith in the word | John 9:31 | New Creature | 94105 | ||
George Here is the way the net bible words Isaiah 59:2 I found this interesting, and Might possibly be the OT redition of John 9:31 Isaiah 59:2 But your sinful acts have alienated you from your God; your sins have caused him to reject you and not listen to your prayers Grace unto you New Creature |
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230 | Truth, understandin or Faith in the word | John 9:31 | New Creature | 94103 | ||
George Concerning John 9:31 which the question revolved around I found a couple of interesting cross reference verses. Compare the following OT verses with the NT verse 9:31. Wouldn't you agree that these OT verses possibly help us better understand what was said in John 9:31: John 9:31 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. Psalm 66:18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: Jer. 5:25 Your iniquities have turned away these things, and your sins have withholden good things from you Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear Prov. 15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. Micah 3:4 Then shall they cry unto the LORD, but he will not hear them: he will even hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved themselves ill in their doings Grace be to you New Creature |
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231 | Noah's ark? | 1 Pet 3:20 | New Creature | 93587 | ||
confused-catholic The ark was the vehicle which saved those who entered it. Eight souls entered the ark and did not perish in the flood. Once aboard the ark the "LORD shut him in" Gen. 7:16 And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in. Today we need to be in Christ to be saved. In John 10:9, Jesus declares that He is the door for post-flood souls to enter in and be saved. John 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved The door to salvation will only remain open for a limited time, at which point it too will be shut. In that sense you could say that the ark is a type of Christ. Those not in the ark perished. Likewise those not in Christ will also perish. (Study the following verses about the door being shut) Matt 25:10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. Luke 13:25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: Blessings to you New Creature |
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232 | How do we discipline church members? | Matt 18:15 | New Creature | 93418 | ||
Dear newold; In the situation you mentioned, the church has been given guidelines, and instruction to follow. Found in Matthew Chapter 18. Below is part of that instuction. Mt 18:15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. Mt 18:16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. Mt 18:17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican. Grace to you New Creature |
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233 | Receiving Christ - Works? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 93020 | ||
Dear Huron Try the following verse which speaks of God's provision of grace which is to be received. What God has provided, must individually be appropriated. Romans 5:17 For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. In His service New Creature |
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234 | The Gift of Tongues | 1 Corinthians | New Creature | 92911 | ||
journey me you asked "Can every Christian or any Christian speak tongues?" In 1 Cor. 12:30 Paul asked: "do all speak with tongues?" the obvious answer is no then Paul said 1 Cor. 14:23 If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad? So I would side with you when you stated "I was taught that the gift of tongues was a spiritual gift and that not all people possess all gifts" God be with you New Creature |
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235 | Post NWT of Acts 4:12 and John 3:18? | Acts 4:12 | New Creature | 92875 | ||
Pastor Glenn; Here are the verse you requested as found in the NWT Furthermore, there is no salvation in anyone else, for there is not another name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must get saved. (Acts 4:12 NWT) He that exercises faith in him is not to be judged. He that does not exercise faith has been judged already, because he has not exercised faith in the name of the only-begotten Son of God. (John 3:18 NWT) In His service New Creature |
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236 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 92815 | ||
Dear Mommapbs: You may find the following article interesting. The American Church Calling a church by its proper name has gone out of style. In its place are Christian Centers, Family Worship Centers, Assemblies and Fellowships. Some churches, including old historic ones, have changed their name to one of these "seeker sensitive" names. Sadly, the church is taking lessons from the marketplace. Repackage, rename, "new and improved", are all ideas that the church has adopted enthusiastically. Even those congregations that have kept the name church have prefaced it with other feel-good words: Community Church or Family Church. One would think that communities or families were suddenly welcome in church! What a novel idea! A new expression has also started showing up on church signs and banners: Worship Celebrations. One would suppose that they are talking about their morning service, particularly the singing part of it. First, it may surprise some of the participants of these celebrations that music is not found in the definition of worship. Worship means respect and reverence offered to God. Reverence - now there's something hard to find in a church service! There need not be one note of music for true worship. True worship for the Christian is an everyday occurrence. While we can certainly appreciate and be thankful for what Christ has done for us, one has to wonder what most American churches have to celebrate. The American Church has frittered away its opportunities and left America and its culture to the devil. The ugliness of an increasingly pagan society is all around us, even in rural communities. Celebrate? Better yet, Repent! One large local church, in what used to be a holiness denomination, has this in their yellow pages ad: Upbeat, Exciting Music Uplifting, Friendly Atmosphere Connected - A Show for Generation X Upbeat, Exciting Music - A direct appeal to the flesh. Translations: No stuffy hymns of the church written by men and women of God, some who paid a very high price, even their lives, to serve Christ. Uplifting, Friendly Atmosphere - We will feed your self-esteem. Isn't it hard to point out to someone that they are a sinner in such a place? This could permanently damage their self-esteem! Connected - A Show for Generation X - At least they finally called it what it is - a show. Many church have come exactly that - a show. How will we entertain them next? Oh Lord, deliver us from the frivolity of our American churches! The above article can be found at: http://www.onemethodist.com/ In His service New Creature |
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237 | The name Jehovah or the name of Jesus? | Acts 4:12 | New Creature | 92814 | ||
Pastor Glenn; Please excuse me for butting in, but I can provide you with how the NWT words 1 John 4:1-3. This is how it reads: 4:1 Beloved ones, do not believe every inspired expression, but test the inspired expressions to see whether they originate with God, because many false prophets have gone forth into the world. 4:2 You gain the knowledge of the inspired expression from God by this: Every inspired expression that confesses Jesus Christ as having come in the flesh originates with God, 4:3 but every inspired expression that does not confess Jesus does not originate with God. Furthermore, this is the antichrist's (inspired expression) which YOU have heard was coming, and now it is already in the world. And before you ask me, no I am not a JW. Just someone who happened to gain access to a copy of the NWT. In His service New Creature |
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238 | Who are these removed branches? | 1 Tim 3:6 | New Creature | 92588 | ||
Dear justme; You asked - "In John 15 verses 2 and 6, is Jesus refering to nonchristians or Christians?" I think the answer to that can be found in John 15:5 where it says - "ye are the branches" the pronoun "ye" is referring to believers John 15:1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. John 15:2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. John 15:3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. John 15:6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. ----------------------------------------------- Below is the comments on John 15:6 from Adam Clarkes Abridged Commentary on the Bible. "Our Lord in the plainest manner intimates that a person may as truly be united to Him as the branch is to the tree that produces it, and yet be afterwards cut off and cast into the fire, because he has not brought forth fruit to the glory of His God. No man can cut off a branch from a tree to which that branch was never united; it is absurd, and contrary to the letter and spirit of the metaphor, to talk of being "seemingly" in Christ - because this means nothing. If there was only a seeming union there could be only a seeming excision. So the matter is just where it began; nothing is done on either side, and nothing said to any purpose. He is cast forth. Observe that person who abides not in Christ in a believing, loving, obedient spirit, (1) is cut off from Jesus, having no longer any right or title to Him or to His salvation. (2) He is withered - deprived of all the influences of God's grace and Spirit. (3) He is gathered - becomes (through the judgment of God) again united with backsliders like himself and other workers of iniquity. And being abandoned to his own heart and Satan, he (4) is cast into the fire - separated from God's people, from God himself, and from the glory of His power. And (5) he is burned - is eternally tormented with the devil and his angels, and with all those who have lived and died in their iniquity. ------------------------------------- If any one abide not in me - By living faith; not by Church communion only. He may thus abide in Christ, and be withered all the time, and cast into the fire at last. He is cast out - Of the vineyard, the invisible Church. Therefore he was in it once. (Wesley on John 15:2) ----------------------------------------- In His service New Creature |
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239 | Who are these removed branches? | John 15:6 | New Creature | 92586 | ||
Dear justme; You asked - "In John 15 verses 2 and 6, is Jesus refering to nonchristians or Christians?" I think the answer to that can be found in John 15:5 where it says - "ye are the branches" the pronoun "ye" is referring to believers John 15:1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. John 15:2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. John 15:3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. John 15:6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. ----------------------------------------------- Below is the comments on John 15:6 from Adam Clarkes Abridged Commentary on the Bible. "Our Lord in the plainest manner intimates that a person may as truly be united to Him as the branch is to the tree that produces it, and yet be afterwards cut off and cast into the fire, because he has not brought forth fruit to the glory of His God. No man can cut off a branch from a tree to which that branch was never united; it is absurd, and contrary to the letter and spirit of the metaphor, to talk of being "seemingly" in Christ - because this means nothing. If there was only a seeming union there could be only a seeming excision. So the matter is just where it began; nothing is done on either side, and nothing said to any purpose. He is cast forth. Observe that person who abides not in Christ in a believing, loving, obedient spirit, (1) is cut off from Jesus, having no longer any right or title to Him or to His salvation. (2) He is withered - deprived of all the influences of God's grace and Spirit. (3) He is gathered - becomes (through the judgment of God) again united with backsliders like himself and other workers of iniquity. And being abandoned to his own heart and Satan, he (4) is cast into the fire - separated from God's people, from God himself, and from the glory of His power. And (5) he is burned - is eternally tormented with the devil and his angels, and with all those who have lived and died in their iniquity. ------------------------------------- If any one abide not in me - By living faith; not by Church communion only. He may thus abide in Christ, and be withered all the time, and cast into the fire at last. He is cast out - Of the vineyard, the invisible Church. Therefore he was in it once. (Wesley on John 15:2) ----------------------------------------- In His service New Creature |
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240 | Problems w/ Carnal Christian Teaching? | Rom 7:14 | New Creature | 92115 | ||
Radioman; Thanks for sending this reply to me. After reading the comments on this subject from 'Ernest Reisinger' I can say that I agree with him when he stated: 'Many are comfortable living sinful lives' I call that antinomianism. in this day in age it's getting tougher to distinguish the saved from the lost, because those who profess to be saved look and act more and more like the world through compromising with the world. Billy Graham once said, as close as I remember it; "It's good for a ship to be in the sea, but it is not good for the sea to be in the ship. In the same way, it is good for a Christian to be in the world, but it is not good when the world is in the Christian" Blessings upon you New Creature |
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