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221 | Titus 3:5 and washing of regeneration | Titus 3:5 | New Creature | 132529 | ||
Dalcent; you stated; "The Catholic interpretation is cast in stone" and, "This nonsense about the Christian as a man alone, his own pope pontificating on his personal interpretations of Scripture, while claiming to possess divine truth comes not from the apostolic faith. Christianity is not meant to be a multitude of individuals, as numerous as sands of the seashore." My thoughts; Has the Catholic interpretation always been "cast in stone" and infaliable? If so then why, at one time did the Popish church believe in the selling of "indulgences" and the matyrdom of those who desired to have the Bible printed in the common language of the people? Is it not accurate to say that because of such things, that the Popish church is itself responsible for the Reformation that took place, and the lack of trust in the ability of the Popish church to properly interpret Scripture? Wasn't it only when Martin Luther looked into Scripture for himself that he was able to Scripturally determine the errors of Popish teachings. When the church departed from Scriptural truth, such individuals had to part from such teachings. My point is; If the church was not totally reliable in it's interpretation in the past, how can we be so sure that it's interpretation is absolutely correct in our time? New Creature |
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222 | Titus 3:5 and washing of regeneration | Titus 3:5 | New Creature | 132515 | ||
Dalcent; Am I therefore correct in assuming that your personal view is that the church is the final authority on Scripture, and no trusted intrepretation is possible apart from what the church says Scripture means? New Creature |
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223 | Titus 3:5 and washing of regeneration | Titus 3:5 | New Creature | 132484 | ||
Dalcent; you said; "as a Catholic at least I have a Church to appeal to as arbitrar" I'm assuming you meant "arbiter" - someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue. Does that mean that you believe that the church is the final authority on Scripture? Does that mean that you believe that the Holy Spirit takes a back seat to the church in guiding us into the truth of Scripture? Should we put more reliance on human authority rather than Divine? Isn't the Holy Spirit called the "Spirit of truth?" (John 16:13 and elsewhere) Doesn't Scripture say that the Holy Spirit will lead and guide us into all truth? (John 14:26; 15:13; 1 John 2:27) As born again believers each of us personally has the promise that the Holy Spirit will teach and guide us into the truth. Part of the problem as I see it today, is that more people can be found who rely on human interpretation rather than Divine. New Creature |
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224 | old testiment of use today | 2 Tim 3:16 | New Creature | 132411 | ||
bsc; Your asscociates are wrong. Look up the following verses Rom. 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime (meaning things previously written in the Old Testament) were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. 1 Cor. 10:11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. (meaning the things that happened to those wandering in the wilderness back in the Old Testament were written for our example and learning) 2 Tim. 3:16 All scripture (both Testaments)is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 2 Tim. 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works Blessings to you New Creature |
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225 | baptism regenerate? | Titus 3:5 | New Creature | 132386 | ||
Pertaining to your question; "Can baptism regenerate?" Let me interject a bit of Commentary from the respected Adam Clarke "They who think baptism to be regeneration, neither know the Scriptures nor the power of God; therefore they do greatly err." Adam Clarke on Titus 3:5 |
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226 | Please explain the big words! | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 132378 | ||
winged; The following web-site will provide you with definitions of many big theological terms http://mb-soft.com/believe/ |
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227 | Titus 3:5 and washing of regeneration | Titus 3:5 | New Creature | 132149 | ||
Charles It is my personal opinion that the washing of regeneration is the same as the being born again in John 3:3-7 The following is a study of the word regeneration G3824 regeneration Greek- paliggenesia Thayer Definition: 1) new birth, reproduction, renewal, recreation, regeneration 1a) hence renovation, regeneration, the production of a new life consecrated to God, a radical change of mind for the better. The word often used to denote the restoration of a thing to its pristine state, its renovation, as a renewal or restoration of life after death 1b) the renovation of the earth after the deluge 1c) the renewal of the world to take place after its destruction by fire, as the Stoics taught 1d) the signal and glorious change of all things (in heaven and earth) for the better, that restoration of the primal and perfect condition of things which existed before the fall of our first parents, which the Jews looked for in connection with the advent of the Messiah, and which Christians expected in connection with the visible return of Jesus from heaven. 1e) other uses 1e1) of Cicero’s restoration to rank and fortune on his recall from exile 1e2) of the restoration of the Jewish nation after exile 1e3) of the recovery of knowledge by recollection Part of Speech: noun feminine A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G3825 and G1078 Citing in TDNT: 1:686, 117 |
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228 | The New Birth - A Survey | NT general Archive 1 | New Creature | 129287 | ||
justme Will do God Bless |
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229 | Can those in Heaven see those in hell? | Luke 16:23 | New Creature | 129191 | ||
Hello LoveU In Doc's reply to you he had in mind the same text of the Bible that also came to my mind as well, which would only remotely indicate that those on one side of the gulf can see those on the other side. But I also have the following thought: If Heaven is to be Heaven, then I cannot comprehend God allowing us to eternally watch those being eternally tormented. Such a place where we were able to observe eternal suffering of others would not be what my description Heaven would be. I just don't have any other answer. And the one I just gave you may possibly be in error. But nevertheless, I just thought I would give you my opinion on your question. God Bless you New Creature |
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230 | The New Birth - A Survey | NT general Archive 1 | New Creature | 129147 | ||
Karen I have your answer recorded Thanks a bunch God Bless you New Creature |
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231 | The New Birth - A Survey | NT general Archive 1 | New Creature | 129146 | ||
Thank you justme God bless you New Creature |
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232 | The New Birth - A Survey | NT general Archive 1 | New Creature | 129040 | ||
Hank Thanks for the reply Yes it would certainly benefit each of us to not only become acquainted with the correct definition of repentance, but other words often associated with salvation. For instance; under the umbrella we call salvation are terms like, justification, sanctification, and glorification etc. I believe it should be our desire to gain a correct understanding of such Biblical terms and how they relate to a more complete picture of what salvation entails. Thanks again Hank God Bless New Creature |
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233 | The New Birth - A Survey | NT general Archive 1 | New Creature | 129039 | ||
Mark; Thank you I also have profited from our discourse Love in Christ New Creature |
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234 | The New Birth - A Survey | NT general Archive 1 | New Creature | 129038 | ||
Thank you Emmaus I will check it out soon as I am able Blessings New Creature |
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235 | The New Birth - A Survey | NT general Archive 1 | New Creature | 128979 | ||
Emmaus Thanks for that bit of history I see that "The Council of Trent" obviously must have believed that there may have been things that precede justification. I wonder if they ever elaborated on that. God Bless New Creature |
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236 | The New Birth - A Survey | NT general Archive 1 | New Creature | 128978 | ||
Thanks again Mark I want you to know that I am not disagreeing with you. I merely am probing you to see if you still remain firm in your stance of "being passive, but consenting" I see you continue to remain standing firm in what you believe concerning this discussion, and I commend you for that. The reason I probe deeper in questioning individuals, is to come away with a better understanding of how individuals view this topic. Keep in the word God Bless you New Creature |
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237 | The New Birth - A Survey | NT general Archive 1 | New Creature | 128968 | ||
Country Girl Help me understand. You said to put you down as passive concerning the "new birth" but now you say, in our repenting we are active. So if we must be active and repent, how can we say that in the new birth we are passive. If you were to say that the "new birth" precedes repentance, and we are passive in our new birth, but then we must be active in our repenting, then that would seem consistent to me. Help me out here. God Bless New Creature |
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238 | The New Birth - A Survey | NT general Archive 1 | New Creature | 128966 | ||
Tim; After reading Mark's position, I personally couldn't see where the option of being "passive but consenting" could be possible. Below is my reply to Mark. I wanted you to see the problem I have with with such a position. When I looked up the word "passive" in my Websters Dictionary I got the following definition: passive adj. 1. influenced or acted upon without exerting influence or acting in return; inactive but acted upon. 2. offering no opposition or resistance; submissive; yielding; patient. 3. taking no part; inactive; inert. 4. in grammar, indicating that the subject is the receiver (object) of the action the verb denotes (e.g., in "the tree was struck by lightning," was struck is said to be in the passive voice). Then looking up the word "consent" I end up with the following definition; consent 1. to agree (to do something); give permission, approval. 2. an act of the will By using those definitions, I don't see how it is possible to be both "passive" and "consenting" at the same time. How is it possible to be passive and yet consenting using those definitions? Maybe you can help me once again. God Bless you New Creature |
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239 | The New Birth - A Survey | NT general Archive 1 | New Creature | 128965 | ||
Thanks Mark; When I looked up the word "passive" in my Websters Dictionary I got the following definition: passive adj. 1. influenced or acted upon without exerting influence or acting in return; inactive but acted upon. 2. offering no opposition or resistance; submissive; yielding; patient. 3. taking no part; inactive; inert. 4. in grammar, indicating that the subject is the receiver (object) of the action the verb denotes (e.g., in "the tree was struck by lightning," was struck is said to be in the passive voice). Then looking up the word "consent" I end up with the following definition; consent 1. to agree (to do something); give permission, approval. 2. an act of the will By using those definitions, I don't see how it is possible to be both "passive" and "consenting" at the same time. Correct me if I am wrong. However, if what I am thinking is correct, do you still wish to be put down as "passive" but "consenting" God Bless you Mark New Creature |
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240 | The New Birth - A Survey | NT general Archive 1 | New Creature | 128959 | ||
Dear Hank; I am in COMPLETE AGREEMENT with everything you said. I believe exactly the same as you on this. What initially prompted me to inquire about this topic, were a couple of articles from the Reformed Camp, in which they stated that "regeneration precedes" faith. I just wanted to see how many in this forum agree or disagree with that statement. Actually, before I complete my survey, I plan on rewording the question exactly that way. The question will be; Does regeneration precede faith, or does faith precede regeneration. I first wanted to discuss this with community members, and by wording my question in various ways, to see how individuals understand and comprehend the question, while at the same time seeing if the individuals are remaining consistent in what they believe. I hope this helps you understand what I am attempting to accomplish. The more responses and input I get, the more interesting this survey becomes. God Bless you brother Hank New Creature |
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