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241 | Why does the Amplified include this? | 1 John 5:8 | Robert Nicholson | 43556 | ||
brother searcher The Darby translation reads "the Spirit, and the water, and the blood; and the three agree in one." I believe that "in the earth" is in contrast to V7 "in heaven" However, most marginal readings omit in or on the earth. It is also interesting to note that verse 7 was inserted at a later time. Robert |
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242 | eternal security | 1 John 5:11 | Robert Nicholson | 43062 | ||
Dear Scribe: I agree with most of your post. However, I believe that eternal life is exactly that, "eternal". We have many promises in scripture which teach us that when we as a lost sinner are brought to Christ by the Holy Spirit, that when we rest, believe, or trust in him "we have everlasting life" We are born from above and indwelt or sealed by the Spirit of promise. Your question regarding the security of a professing Christian who carries on in serious moral sin without out apparent guilt of repentance would suggest to me that he does not have the Spirit of God dwelling in him. As you have stated we can fall into sin, but if we are born from above we cannot rest there. The point which you have made between the accidental sin of a Christian and the wilful sin of a Christian pose an important point. A Christian who is indwelt by the Spirit of God will produce certain fruit in their lives. If indeed their lives are addicted to sin, we would question the reality of their Christian profession. Do you not think that when we are saved: a) we are forgiven and delivered from the penalty of sin. b) That by his Spirit God gives us power to be preserved daily from sin. d) That eventually, we will be delivered from the presence of sin when Christ comes. Robert |
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243 | Is your salvation genuine? | 1 John 5:13 | Robert Nicholson | 27482 | ||
"This is the record, that God hath given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life and he that hath not the So hath not life (1 John 3:11-12) I rest upon the finished work of Christ revealed to through God's word and I plead nothing other than the precious blood of Christ which was shed on calvary for my sins. Not only are my sins forgiven, but he lives within my heart and gives me power to live for him and I know that one day he will deliver those redeemed by his precious blood from this world altogether. My Savior summerises it best "I give unto my sheep eternal life and they shall never perish" John 10:28 |
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244 | Can fallen spirit filled saints repent? | 1 John 5:13 | Robert Nicholson | 41258 | ||
Doggiegrace: I do not believe that a person who is "in Christ" by being born again can ever be lost eternally and that even if they fall, the father is always willing to forgive us and restore us into full fellowship with him. This is underlined by Paul in Romans 8:33-39 "33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. 34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." In John 10: 28 Jesus said "I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand" Regarding the sinning saint. In 1 John 1:8 "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In Hebrews 6 1-8 we read of apostates and how that after they have been given light, they have turned from it. I do not believe these people were ever born again. In contrast to the apostates of v 1-8 in verse 9 it is written "But, beloved we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation..." I realize that this topic is seen from other views. peace in his name Robert |
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245 | Help!! | 2 John 1:10 | Robert Nicholson | 74208 | ||
Greetings Dabmci One of the greatest commandments is to "Love our neighbor as ourself" I believe that this would include showing kindness to my neighbor who knows not Christ. If my way of life with my family reflects Christ, than we can spread the gospel by inviting him into our house. The verse you may be looking for has to do with those who would come into your house teaching false doctrine. "If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:" (2 John 1:10)KJV In other words if we cannot allow a false teacher to influence our household. In addition, we do not even bid him Goodbye since this shows us having fellowship with "his evil deeds" 2 John 1:11 Hope this helps In Christ Robert |
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246 | Does the Blood Still Work? | Revelation | Robert Nicholson | 37790 | ||
Elizabeth: I believe that the church is taken away before the tribulation. (1 Thess.4:16) I tell you this so that you will understand where I am coming from. In Rev. 12 we read of the woman about to give birth. I believe that the woman represents the 12 tribes of Israel. We find in v. 4 that the dragon (satan) is ready to devour the child as soon as its born. This I believe is referring to Christ at his birth as Herod waited to destroy him. In Verse 5 "She brought forth a man child" this speaks of Christ at his birth. "who was to rule all nations with a rod of Iron" That is God's ultimate purpose for Christ. "her child was caught up to his throne" Christ did not rule at that time, rather he died, arose and was taken up to the throne of God. V.6 "The woman fled into the wilderness" This would reminds us of the dispersion of Israel after the death of Christ. "Where she had a place prepared of God" A remanent of Israel will be perserved, she will be protected from the beast. In V. 14 "The woman was given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time" God is going to protect those whom he has saved out of the great tribulation. In Chp.14:1 we find that they have the "his father's name written on their foreheads in contrast to the lost who have the mark of the beast.Chp. 13:16 In Rev. 13 we are in the last stages of the great tribulation. You are correct that God has allowed the beast to have power over all on earth. Keep in mind the remanent (the woman) are protected. It is here that we see the fate of those who have turned against God and refused Christ. In V.14 "he deceives them" by his power and demands their total worship and controls them with his mark. In 2 Thess. 2:11-12 we read "For this cause shall God send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrigheousness." You are correct that these people are beyond the cleansing power of the blood of Christ. In Rev. 14 we see those who have been saved from this terrible time of judgment. I believe we have two groups who are saved; a) The church which is his body. All those who have trusted him in this time of grace. This includes the old testament saints who have died in faith. b) A large remanent of Israel along with a great multitude from every tongue, kindred, tribe and nation. Rev. 7: 4-10 There will be people on this earth who have never rejected the gospel of Christ who will be saved along with the remanant of Israel. When Christ comes in power and glory with his saints we have an earthly company saved out of the great tribulation who enters into the earthly kingdom and a heavenly company (the church) who rules with Christ over the earth. These are very difficult scriptures to understand and I do not pretend to have all the answers. God bless you Robert |
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247 | Which John in Revelation? | Rev 1:9 | Robert Nicholson | 74140 | ||
Greetings Dat: The seven churches of God in Asia would know the person writing to them. His name is mentioned 4 times and he refers to himself as "a servant of Christ" chp 1:1, "a brother and companion in tribulation chp 1:9 and that he was exiled to the island of Patmos "for the testimony of Jesus Christ" chp. 1:9. It is interesting that the Lord Jesus told his dsiciple John (who became the Apostle John) that after he was gone to heaven he would send his Spirit who would "show you things to come" (John 16:13b) Although the Bible does not tell us clearly that this is indeed John of John's gospel, Church HIstory reveals that the Apostle John was a leader at the church of Ephesus after the death of Paul. As such John exercises pastoral care over the churches of Asia Minor. Several of the early church fathers wrote about John's exile to Patmos by the Roman emperor Domitian about A.D.95 It would appear that God choose to reveal the deep trues of the Son of God in John's Gospel and in his epistles. It would seem reasonable that he would reveal to his servant "The Revelation of Jesus Christ" Rev. 1:1 In Christ Robert |
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248 | 7 Churches in Rev., which is yours like? | Rev 1:11 | Robert Nicholson | 36369 | ||
Greetings Love Fountain: What a great question! I do not want to sound negative, but I believe that Laodicea meaning (rule of the people) represents many churches today. We find that this church is "rich and increased in goods" and think "they have need of nothing" Rev. 3:17. More importantly, in this church Christ is no longer in the center of the church, but is outside the door V20 imploring individuals to open the door and he will come into them and sup with them. I agree that all seven represent 7 actual churches, and 7 conditions of the church and 7 times in history relative to the professing church. It would be wonderful if we could live in the condition of Philadelphia, a time of brotherly love and when a great door of opportunity was opened as those men of God in the Post Reformation period spoke the word of God in truth and love; a time when thousands came to Christ. God bless you Robert |
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249 | Still confused about who multitude is | Rev 7:7 | Robert Nicholson | 65987 | ||
Chusarcik: During the great tribulation God will turn to Israel as a nation and a large remnant will be saved (sealed). However, there will be a "great multitude, which no man could number of all nations, and kindreds and tribes and people" V9 I believe this group represents those gentiles who have not disobeyed or heard the gospel and as it goes out to Israel the blessing goes over the wall. The question is often asked "What about those in the day of grace who have never heard?" I believe this is an answer to that question. I hope this helps Robert |
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250 | Still confused about who multitude is | Rev 7:7 | Robert Nicholson | 65988 | ||
Chusarcik: During the great tribulation God will turn to Israel as a nation and a large remnant will be saved (sealed). However, there will be a "great multitude, which no man could number of all nations, and kindreds and tribes and people" V9 I believe this group represents those gentiles who have not disobeyed or heard the gospel and as it goes out to Israel the blessing goes over the wall. The question is often asked "What about those in the day of grace who have never heard?" I believe this is an answer to that question. I hope this helps Robert |
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251 | Still confused about who multitude is | Rev 7:7 | Robert Nicholson | 65989 | ||
Chusarcik: During the great tribulation God will turn to Israel as a nation and a large remnant will be saved (sealed). However, there will be a "great multitude, which no man could number of all nations, and kindreds and tribes and people" V9 I believe this group represents those gentiles who have not disobeyed or heard the gospel and as it goes out to Israel the blessing goes over the wall. The question is often asked "What about those in the day of grace who have never heard?" I believe this is an answer to that question. I hope this helps Robert |
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252 | Should Christians remain silent on these | Rev 17:5 | Robert Nicholson | 64528 | ||
Dear Pastor Glenn: I find the whole genetics thing scary, mostly because that I don't understand it. Secondly, I wonder if man should try to play God? Would you not agree however, that God is in control of genetics and will allow man to only go so far? God gave humans control over the animal kingdom after the flood. In the past many people have had their lives saved by having a pigs valve put in their heart. If it were your child who needed this procedure how would you feel? I often think of people of the past who died from what we consider simple diseases. I remember as a child a neighbor going into cardiac arrest and fell to the ground with people looking on until he died. We had not yet discovered CPR. I would suggest that it is God who gives humans the brains which have made discoveries for our good. Should we not take advantage of them. A few years ago my nephew was saved with a kidney transplant. Some of the local brethren where he attended thought this was totally wrong. I think that before we become vocal we should be aware of our facts. There are some diseases which plague both saint and sinner and it would be wonderful if God would guide the scientists in finding a cure. I am not being argumentative, Actually, I have given much thought to this whole thing and have many questions. Your brother in Christ Robert |
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253 | to learn the truth | Rev 21:1 | Robert Nicholson | 69087 | ||
Greetings FYTRobert: We know that this old earth and the heavens above which I believe does not include the 3rd heaven the abode of God will be destroyed. However, in Rev. 21:1 we read this prophecy: "...I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away..." The seer endeavors to use human language to describe this eternal state. As in all eternal matters human language cannot describe the beauties or the glory of what God has prepared for those who are his. I believe that the safety of angels and old testament saints and the redeemed of all ages we have to leave with God, since we know that they will share this eternal abode with him forever. When we think of heaven as you have pointed out we see it as a beautiful and holy place. It is interesting that the Bible does not really promise to go to heaven, but promises us that we will be "present with the Lord" We will be with him where he is. As this terrible judgment comes upon this ungodly world, those who belong to Christ will be safe in his presence. God is so awesome that in our finite reasoning we cannot comprehend the greatness of his person or his ways. In Christ Robert |
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254 | In Heaven you will not know things of th | Rev 21:4 | Robert Nicholson | 69083 | ||
Greetins Bobbette Cook: If I understand your post correctly you are asking "Do our loved ones who are now in the glory remember earth and the loved ones they have left behind?" I believe that God would have us remember those who have gone before. We read "The memory of the just is blessed..."(Proverbs 10:7) In the scriptures the memory of those who died in faith as found in Hebrews 11 are of great example and inspiration for us. Likewise, the memories which we have with a loved one in Christ, can sustain us and cause us to give glory to God for his love to us. In 2 Cor. 5:8 we read that the person who knows Christ when they die, they will be absent from the body and present with the Lord. I believe the word "present" has the sense of conscious presence with the Saviour. In Luke 16:19-31 the Lord Jesus gives us a glimpse into eternity for two men. The man who was lost definitely had a memory and was worried about his 5 brothers. On the other hand, the man who died right with God was comforted. In Rev. 5:9-10 we read of the song of the redeemed: "They sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book and open the seals thereof; for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred and tongue, and people and nation; And hast made us unto God kings and priests..." In this song I believe that when we are with Christ that we will appreciate what he has done for us and will praise him for eternity. However, our focus will be on him and there will be no place for regret or sorrow. When I think of the many loved ones who have crossed to the other shore, I take great comfort in these words "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." (1 Cor. 2:9) There is so much which God has chosen not to reveal to us at this time, but we rest in him by faith knowing that he doeth all things well. God bless you Robert |
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255 | give me the verse that states this | Rev 21:12 | Robert Nicholson | 65896 | ||
William1952 I believe you are looking for Revelation 21:12 Robert |
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