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241 | How many people will go to heaven? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 176869 | ||
Hi teresaa, Allow me to comment on a few points. I join Hank in support of the doctrine of perseverence of the saints. Consider the following: 1. There is simply no verse in scripture that tells us that we will "loose our salvation". None. Yet, by contrast, there are numerous verses that detail what salvation is and how it is granted.(1 Cor. 1:30,6:11, Eph. 1:7, 13, 2:8-9,etc.) As a rule, we must interpret the less clear verses of scripture by the more clear. We also need to steer clear of "proof-texting". That is, taking verses out of context to support what we believe. Context is of paramount importance. Phil. 2:12 cannot be taken nor understood without verse 13 (it's one sentence in the original Greek). 2. What is our motivation for being saved? I suppose you could choose to live in fear of a God who would cast out His chosen. Sin was either fully atoned for at the Cross or it wasn't! If all my sins aren't forgiven (past, present, and future), then Christ must go back to the cross- an obvious impossibilty. (Eph. 4:32, Col. 2:13, 3:13) I choose to allow God's grace to be my motivator to Godly living. How would you deal with Titus 2:11-12?: " For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age" You see, it is His grace that instructs me to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts- not fear of loosing my salvation. There is a significant difference. I don't think it is much of a God Who would save us to the uttermost (Heb. 7:25) only to confuse us by living in fear of it being taken back. Why do we not focus upon the great truth in Gal. 5:16 to "walk in the Spirit, so that we may not fulfill the lusts of the flesh?" In my experience, the goal of the Christian life is not to see how close to edge (I) we can live, but how close (I) we can get to the Savior. 3. There may be an element whereby we could reject His salvation, but that's not my point or focus. Eternal life is either that, or it's not! Eternal is by definition exactly that. It cannot be "temporal". Do you not suppose that it would have read in John 3:16, that He " so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have TEMPORAL life" had He meant that?. God is not the author of confusion! 4. Future judgment regarding our eternal disposition is reserved for the ungodly (unbelievers), not the believer. (Rom. 14:10-12, 2 Cor. 5:10). The believer will be judged only in regard to rewards (1 Cor. 3:12-15), NOT salvation! Choose to believe what you will, but I find great comfort in a God Who saved my by His grace and allows me to walk by faith. To Him be the glory, honor, and praise! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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242 | How long did Noah preach | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 177128 | ||
Hello iktoose, Yes, it is also interesting - or notable- that Noah was commended for his faith in Heb. 11:7! As C. H. Spurgeon observed in his sermon on this text about Noah: "Note well, that Noah believed alone, and preached on though none followed him. There were no other believers, if you except his wife and his sons and daughters. There were eight in all; but I am afraid that some of these rather believed in father Noah than in the living God. Noah shone as a lone star. He stood like yonder solitary column in the midst of a ruined temple. He believed with an unbuttressed faith. How pleasant it is to associate with our fellow-believers! It is a great refreshment for a solitary Christian to get into a large congregation, and to feel in unison with the child’s hymn — “Lord, how delightful ‘tis to see A great assembly worship thee! At once they sing, at once they pray, They hear of heaven and learn the way. I have been there, and still would go, ‘Tis like a little heaven below.” But how would you fare if you were alone, or were surrounded by those who called you a fool for believing in the Lord? To dwell where everybody is sceptical is as injurious to faith as for a man to live where the yellow fever is raging. To have your faith pulled to pieces, and held up to ridicule, is an ordeal which some cannot stand. What if you should be like Noah, a preacher of righteousness; how stern the duty of being a solitary witness! He preached for one hundred and twenty years, and at the end of it not one person was ready to go with him into the ark. His own family was saved, but nobody else — not a solitary one. What a trial! How it has made my heart glad, during the month of May, to see and propose for churchfellowship no less than sixty-nine! But if I had to preach for a year with no converts, what should I do? I hope I should persevere, in the name of the Lord God; but what a trial! What if life were prolonged for one hundred and twenty years, and after all that preaching nobody believed your word! That would be an infliction indeed." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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243 | tongues? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 178012 | ||
Hello lillie, Well, I used to think I was in error. Then, I realized I was mistaken:-) Isn't it also possible that God- being Almighty- could just as well communicate through His inerrant, inspired, authoritative Word without tongues? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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244 | tongues? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 178119 | ||
Lillie, My discussion on this matter will end with this: 1 Cor 12:30 "All do not have gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak with tongues, do they? All do not interpret, do they?" The implied answer is NO. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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245 | Whom baptizes with the Holy Ghost | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 180048 | ||
Dear Asuba, Hmmm... How exactly did you arrive at this conclusion?? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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246 | What sort of New Year’s Resolution... | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 181648 | ||
Dear Forum: In answer to, "What sort of New Year’s Resolution should a Christian make?", I submit the wisdom of Jonathan Edwards: Jonathan Edwards’ Resolutions- Resolved, to live with all my might while I do live. Resolved, never to lose one moment of time, to improve it in the most profitable way I can. Resolved, never to do anything which I should despise or think meanly of in another. Resolved, never to do anything out of revenge. Resolved, never to do anything which I should be afraid to do if it were the last hour of my life." [Paul Lee Tan, Encyclopedia of 7700 Illustrations] Best Wishes for a Blessed and Happy New Year, BradK |
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247 | why should we pray and speak in tongues | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 183410 | ||
Hello ahmari, I would agree with Doc in his response and the logic he employs! Your question is more of a leading one in nature as you are making an assumption:-) I see no direct command in scripture for any or all believers to "speak in tongues". In fact Paul quite clearly states in 1 Cor. 12:30 , that "All do not speak with tongues, do they?" However, we do see Paul beseeching the believer to: 1. "With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints," (Eph. 6:20 NASB); 2."Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;" (Col. 4:2 NASB); 3."pray without ceasing," ( 1 Thes. 5:17 NASB) These are but 3 examples of prayer given in the NT regarding prayer. It is with certainty that we are to pray. It would be questionable that we are to speak in tongues! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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248 | why should we pray and speak in tongues | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 183546 | ||
Hello wonbyone, 1 Cor 12:30 "All do not have gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak with tongues, do they? All do not interpret, do they?" 1 Cor 12:31 "But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a still more excellent way."(NASB) 1 Cor 14:1 "Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual..." (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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249 | Please go Resources and Update User info | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 184833 | ||
Hi Shelly, I think you missed the entire point of CDBJ's request:-) It is voluntary. He's not attempting to "change the rules of the Forum." As I read it, He's merely asking those who do register to add a Profile. Having contributed to this Forum for almost 5 years, I can say this truly does help in the communication process and goes a long way toward fulfilling Rom. 12:10- "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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250 | Who is Jesus? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 185967 | ||
Arianism, plain and simple! See Council of Nicea 325! | ||||||
251 | I want my wife back | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 186090 | ||
Hello minister..., Are you affiliated with the Watchtower Organization, aka JW's??? If not, why don't you please include some info about yourself in the User Profile. It is helpful to know where one is coming from. BradK |
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252 | Calvin or Armini | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 186715 | ||
Hello God's elect, Despite the tone of your question, your name seems to imply being a Calvinist:-) Here are some insights on the matter from C.H. Spurgeon- "The Ethiopian eunuch might have received divine illumination, and doubtless did receive it, but still, when asked whether he understood the Scripture which he read, he replied, “How can I unless some man shall guide me?” The guiding man is needed still. Divines who have studied the Scriptures have left us great stores of holy thought which we do well to use. Their expositions can never be a substitute for our own meditations, but as water poured down a dry pump often sets it to work to bring up water of its own, so suggestive reading sets the mind in motion on its own account." "It seems odd, that certain men who talk so much of what the Holy Spirit reveals to themselves, should think so little of what he has revealed to others." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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253 | Calvin or Armini | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 186730 | ||
Hello GE, Let me pose 2 rather direct answers. 1. Suppose they're not wrong; 2. Suppose you are wrong Friend, ignorance is no virtue, so how would you handle 2 Tim. 2:15? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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254 | Calvin or Armini | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 186779 | ||
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255 | Calvin or Armini | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 186810 | ||
Dear Psalm 25, Welcome to the Forum. If I might, it may be beneficial take some time to familiarize yourself with the SBF (Terms of Use and About Forum) if you haven't done so already:-) As one who has posted for close to 5 years, it really pays dividends to get a feel or flavor of the Forum. (Look before you leap) This is a public forum, so please don't take replies so personal and try to lighten up:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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256 | once saved always saved | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 188192 | ||
Hello eric, Based upon your statement, I'd presume that once saved, always saved is not true! However, I'm not sure what you mean by you "denounced the holy spirit,"? Could you clarify? You sound uncertain. Additionally, how does one "used to be saved"? Upon what scriptural basis? Heb 7:25 plainly states: "Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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257 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 188230 | ||
Hello Cheri, This seems like a lot of speculation. What scriptural basis would you have to support the claim that"they can influence our thoughts and feelings and home right in on them to their (evil/good) benefit."? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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258 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 188232 | ||
Hello IGT, Before this thread becomes nothing more than conjecture and speculation, might we appeal to and stand with what scripture says? You seem to contradict yourself several times in your post to WOS! If there is no scriptural basis to support your "personal thoughts" and "circumstances" why belabor the point? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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259 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 188610 | ||
Dear IGT, I'm truly sorry to hear that! May the God of all comfort, be with you during this difficult time. I will lift you up in prayer, brother. In Him, BradK |
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260 | The APOCALYPSE CODE. | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 189909 | ||
Hello Rick, Allow me to comment on a couple points: 1. Please attempt to make your posts Christ-like. Personal insults and name-calling serve no purpose, are not edifying, and are certainly not in keeping with the Forum guidelines!; 2. Joyce Meyers' theology leaves much to be desired. She is not Orthodox nor sound in her teachings. I personally would not spend much time defending her. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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