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261 | Do you yet say that Jesus was just a man | John 9:24 | Robert Nicholson | 55143 | ||
The Man Christ Jesus Part 2 In Philippians 2 we consider his eternal existence and equality with his father and his lowly stoop with his incarnation. “Who being in the form of God thought it not robbery (or not a thing to be grasped at) to be equal with God: But he made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of man: and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death even the death of the cross” (v5-8) God again by his Spirit is showing us that Christ was with God, equal and coeternal and that he set that glory aside and took the lowly stoop via the virgins womb and walked this scene in perfect harmony with his father, proving time and time again who he was and willing allowed his journey to lead to the cross where he gave his life for us. “he said I have the power to lay down my life and I have power to take it up again” On the cross he cried “Finished” the conquers cry, and he said “Father into thy hands I commend my Spirit” then he bowed his head and died. Even in his death we are made to realize this was no ordinary man, this was God manifest in the flesh. Paul writing to the Colossians “For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily” (Col.2:9) The important truth that Paul is teaching is that the Lord Jesus never ceased to be what he always was, by that which he became. When Jesus was on earth we read in Mark 2 how the Pharisees in their derision confirmed that Jesus is God. “Why doth this man speak blasphemies: Who can forgive sins but God. The spoke the truth, but did not know that it was God whom they were dealing with when Jesus to the paralyzed man “Son thy sins be forgiven thee” and than said “ that ye might know the Son of Man hath power on earth to forgive sins” v10 we find he healed the man. Time and time again Jesus refers to himself as the son of man which is equivalent to God in the flesh. Is it not wonderful that God shares with us his eternal counsel we read such prophetic words in Isaiah 6; 8 “the Lord saying whom shall I send and who will go for us? Then said I ; Here am I; send me” In Psalm 40:7 and in Hebrews 10:9 we read the words of the Lord Jesus “Lo I come in the volume of the book which is written of me, to do thy will O God.” For God so loved the World that he gave his only begotten (unique) Son , that whosoever, believeth on him , should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 May those who have trusted him always value him for who he is: God manifest in the flesh. Robert If we could only tell him as we know him! |
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262 | Do you yet say that Jesus was just a man | John 9:24 | Robert Nicholson | 55140 | ||
Dear friends: The Man Christ Jesus Part 1 We live in a day in which there are many “reasonable facsimiles” of Christ proposed. Some would see him simply as a good man who set a good example for us to follow, others would suggest that he is the son of God who began his days at Bethlehem and others would suggest he never lived at all. Nevertheless, the scripture is clear, Jesus Christ is the Son of God and is God manifest in the flesh. The study of the Godhead is profoundly interesting and yet as we approach the infinite we find that our finite minds can hardly take it in. Who are we to question our creator? I believe we must avoid trying to bring the God of eternity to our level of understanding “since his ways are past finding out"? The unfathomable mystery to humans is that there is one God and yet we see him manifest as three persons in one. He does not work independently of himself, indeed it is with full harmony within the Godhead which God has revealed himself to humankind. Who was Jesus Christ? Was he the Son of God or was he God manifest in the Flesh? Both! We read that “God who in many parts and in many ways spake in times past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days hath spoken unto us (in) Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things by whom also he made the worlds(ages). Who (the Son) being in the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the majesty on high.” (Hebrews 1:1) The Son of God “being” perfect tense, was, is and always will be in the brightness of his glory. The Son of God who is the express image of his person. Jesus described this “He that hath seen me hath seen the father” (John 14:9) The Son of God who upholds all things by the word of his power. This would show that he is coeternal with the father. John speaks of Christ in this way “ In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him and without him was not anything made that was made.” (John 1:1-4) God by his Spirit teaches us that Christ “is” that he always was and always will be. He was there in the beginning in creation, in fact he is the Creator. Amazing grace is that in obedience to his father, the Creator takes a lowly stoop into this world. “The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us and we beheld his glory as the only begotten of the father full of grace and truth” (John 1:14) John was a person witness, friend and disciple to the Lord Jesus. He shows to us that Jesus was not simply the Son of God who began his life at Bethlehem, but this man Christ Jesus was God incarnate. Peter in 1 Peter 2 writes concerning the Lord Jesus “who did no sin neither was guile found in his mouth” V22 Paul writes to the Corinthians “for he hath made him to be sin for us, (he) who knew no sin: that we might be made the righteousness of God through him. Peter In 1 Peter 1:19 reminds us that we are redeemed “with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot” Without blemish shows us his perfection as he came into the world and without spot shows his sinless walk in his journey here below. The important message here is that the Son of God was truly a man and yet truly God. He did not make a choice not to sin, because he could not sin, that is the divine character of God. Robert Please read part 2 |
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263 | What makes Christianity different | John 14:6 | Robert Nicholson | 55131 | ||
Johnney: Let me put my convictions in perspective. 1. God has not cast away his people Israel However, all the promises hinge on the coming Messiah, Christ himself. In other words whether we be Jew or Gentile our only path to God is through Christ alone. In a future day Israel will cry these wondrous words of Isaiah 53 which include "He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquites, the chastisement of our peace was laid upon him and with his strips we are healed" In the old testament the many shadows and pictures which were given to Israel and the covenants which God gave them; each of these are fulfilled in Christ. There is no other way to be acceptable to God. We and they are accepted in the beloved. If you were to break down each of the covenants which God has given Israel, we would find that Israel failed in each one usually by disobedience. Think of the giving of the law, before Moses could get down to the camp the people were worshipping the golden calf. Gods promises are given and rely on obedience. God has never offered a universal salavation to the world. What I mean by this is that even thought the precious shed blood of the saviour has the power to forgive every sin ever committed; it is only as those who would have this forgiveness and are willing to completely bow to God and accept by faith the provision which he has provided in Christ. Think of the old testament saints such as Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. we read in Hebrews that they saw the "promise afar off" In the types and picutures which God has given them they could only understand to a point what God was trying to tell them. And yet by faith they accepted what God had told them and as they looked forward to the coming Christ; by faith God imputed to them righteousness. Their acceptance was not in what they had done, but rather in what they had done with the message of God regarding the coming redeemer. The joyful part of the news is that after the cross all nations, all races, all religions have the opportunity to know God in a personal intimate way through Christ. By faith we look backward to Calvary and release that this is the one whom God promised and this is the one who finished the work God gave him to do. Jesus Christ in his sacrifice made a way whereby a Holy and Righteous God could justly forgive sins for people of all ages. I would agree with New Creature in that there is no other way to God. Christ is the one mediator between God and man. God is totally satisfied in Christ and offers him as our redeemer, our friend, our saviour, our substitute, our Lord and ours for all eternity. If we miss Christ we have missed everthing. May we learn to appreciate the worth and work of Christ. Robert |
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264 | Is Heaven and Hell like we think? | John 14:3 | Robert Nicholson | 54993 | ||
Christian7 Thank you for the encouragement. As Christians we have so much to be thankful for. Praise his precious name Robert |
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265 | What makes Christianity different | John 14:6 | Robert Nicholson | 54992 | ||
Johnny: My answer to the question "Are the eternal promises of God to Israel broken?" No, God will not go back on his word. However, I believe that God will fulfil his promises in his own time. In Romans 11 V. 1-6 Paul addresses this question "Hath God cast away his people? God forbid..." V.1 "For God hath no cast away his people whom he foreknew..." One of the greatest promises was given to Abraham is found in Genesis 12:1-3 Not only does these promises apply to Israel, but to all the families of the earth, for he said "in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed" V. 3. However, in order for Israel or anyone for that matter to come into blessing, there must be obedience by faith. Those who left Eygpt did not come into the good of the promise of what was theirs because of disobedience and unbelief. God is faithful and he will honor his word. God bless you Robert |
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266 | Is Heaven and Hell like we think? | John 14:3 | Robert Nicholson | 54920 | ||
Hamesterulz: I believe human language is inadequate to describe heaven and hell. The verse I quoted from John 14:3 is a promise of the Lord Jesus that he was going to prepare a place for us that we might be with him forever. He did not call it heaven, but rather he refers to his personal presence with his people. I think that is where the words come from "where Jesus is, tis heaven there." You mentioned 1 Thess. 4: 13-18 regarding the coming of the Lord for those who sleep in Jesus. In other words those who have died who have trusted Christ for salvation. This terminology is never used to describe those who have died without Christ. In fact in Rev. 20 they are referred to as "the dead small and great" According to 2 Cor. 5:8 when the believer dies "They are absent from the body and present with the Lord" Again you have mentioned "this mortal puts on mortality" this is found in 1 Cor.15:51-57 where we are told that believers will not all die, but we will be changed when Christ comes. It is at this time that our mortal bodies will be translated into immortal bodies forever. I have often said that words which would describe heaven are inadequate to decribe the glories. Likewise, human words can never describe what it will be for those who make the choice to be lost and separate from God forever. Hell has several meanings in scripture. In many cases it simply describes the place of departed spirits. Thus, we have the statement that at the Great White throne judgement of Rev. 20 for the dead, that "death and hell gave up the dead which where in them" Rev. 20:13 Is hell eternal? Is heaven eternal? We read in Rev. 14:11 concerning those who have rejected Christ "And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name." It is interesting that Jesus spoke more of hell than he did of heaven and warned people that they there on the broadway which leads to destruction. I do not read of annilation in the Bible. We are born living souls and as such we will live forever either in heaven with Christ or in hell to be separated from him forever. Rev. 20 makes it clear that all lost souls will stand before God. I realize that there are many today who would teach otherwise. I think however, when considering these solumn issues,that what we think does not change the truth. Robert |
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267 | why didn't God sentence Cain to death? | Gen 4:15 | Robert Nicholson | 54916 | ||
Elice Fox: First of all, when we ask the question "why did God?" we put ourselves in the position of the creature questioning the Creator. Cain was given a fate possible worse than death "Cain went out from the presence of the Lord".Genesis 4:16 At this point in God's revelation of truth to humans God had not specifically set down laws regarding murder. It was not until after the flood that this law was given in Gen. 9:6 I find it interesting that even after this law was given that God made provision for manslaugher by providing cities of refuge for the person who killed a person by accident. Another example of God's grace is King David who took another man's wife, committed adultry with her and then sent her husband into the heat of the battle with orders to his men that Urriah should be killed. David's sin cost him dearly, but did not cost him his life. In Genesis 18:25 we read Abraham's words " Shall not the judge of all the earth do right?" In a more general sense we could ask "why did God not wipe all humankind from the earth after the fall? Or why does God put up with humans today?" I believe it is all of his Mercy Love and Grace, he is the one whose ways are past finding out. Robert |
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268 | What makes Christianity different | John 14:6 | Robert Nicholson | 54907 | ||
Johnny: You asked "What about Israel? I hope you don't mind me butting in. In John 1: 11-12 "He (Jesus) came unto his own and his own received him not. But as man as received him to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them which believe on his name" In other words when Jesus Christ came into the world he came to save sinners of all race and nation. There have been thousands of Israelites who have trusted Christ as saviour and Lord beginning with the apostles who spread the gospel to their own people first, before the message was spread to the Gentile nations. Jesus Christ is the fulfilment of the promise of a redeemer to all people. In Romans 3:23 we find that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. The good news is that Christ died for all. And today regardless of our background we can be brought nigh to God through faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross. Israel is in a privileged position, for first they were given the prophecies regarding the coming redeemer. There were some at his birth who recognized him, others during his life and many after his death and resurrection. However, as we experience today, it is the few who are willing to acknowledge their need of him and to acknowledge that he has met their need completely. God bless Robert |
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269 | What theory's attempt disprove resurrect | 1 Cor 15:20 | Robert Nicholson | 54759 | ||
Dr X Matt. 28: 12-15 tells us one of the first lies used to try and disprove the ressurection of Christ. The soldiers were paid great money to say that his disciples stole the body while they slept. What is wrong with this picture? First, Roman soldiers who were found sleeping on such a job would be put to death. Secondly, if the disciples stole away his body, they would know that the resurrection was a hoax. Why then would they be willing to give their lives for Christ if he was not a living saviour? I have heard of others who claimed that he did not die but simply went into a swoon and was revived later. To see how lidicrous this is all we need to do is read the events of the crucifixtion to realize that this man truly died. I think we should reverse the question and look at the proofs which show us that Christ is risen. This is the foundation stone of what we have in Christ. "If he is not risen than we are yet in our sins". 1Cor.15 Robert |
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270 | Eternal Life: A Free Gift? | John 3:36 | Robert Nicholson | 54755 | ||
Kalos: Thank you brother. Strong's word "Apeitheo" along with the definitions make the verse very clear. Robert |
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271 | Eternal Life: A Free Gift? | John 3:36 | Robert Nicholson | 54733 | ||
To all: Is eternal life a gift from God which is given freely to those who trust Christ as Savior and Lord? I would like to examine the truth of John 3:36. On this forum I have heard some refer to the NASB version which reads: "He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." John 3:36 I would like to compare it to the King James Version which reads: "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him." John 3:36 The difference I have noted in interpretation falls on the middle part of the verse: The 12 translations of the Bible which I have access to break down the following way. a) He that believeth and he that believeth not is found. NIV, KJV, NKJV, KJ21, WE, YLT, AMP. b) He that believeth and he that obeys not is found in the NASB, AMP, NLT, ASV, JD, One might ask why is this distinction important? I have found that some use the verse the following way: " He that believeth in the Son hath everlasting life. No disagreement here "But he who does not obey the Son shall not see life" This is the section where I see a significant problem at times. I have heard some express that the meaning of this verse is: If we believe on the Son we have everlasting life, however, if we do not obey the son by keeping his commandments than we are in danger of losing our eternal life and coming under the judgement of God. I disagree with this intrepretation for the following reasons: 1. Context. The Lord Jesus began this subject in the early part of John 3 What did he teach? a) His reason for coming into the world. V.17 "For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved." b) That unbelievers are condemned already. "He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God" V.18 Thus, in the light of the words of the Lord Jesus we can understand what John the Baptist is saying in Verse 36: That there are those who have trusted Christ and they have eternal life in contrast to those who have not believed on the Son or have not obeyed the Gospel and as such they have not life and the wrath of God hovers over them. Jesus repeats the same truth in John 5:24. John in 1 John 5:12 repeats the same truth "He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son hath no life" I believe the Amplified translation shows us that both renderings mean the same thing. We either have eternal life or we do not have eternal life based on our attitude towards the claims of Christ. I love the words of an old gospel song: "Eternal life's in the question And joy through eternity Oh what will you do with Jesus? What will your answer be. Robert |
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272 | Explanation of all the races? | Gen 10:32 | Robert Nicholson | 54730 | ||
Jeshuafreak: Thank you. I agree that today according to Romans 3 there is no difference before God. That "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God" v.23. I will check you posts. Robert |
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273 | Explanation of all the races? | Gen 10:32 | Robert Nicholson | 54704 | ||
Norrie It is interesting according to Chronology in the Bible that Noah lived 350 years after the flood and died 2 years before Abraham was born. However, Shem, Noah's son lived 502 years after the flood. He knows Abraham for 150 years and Isaac for 50 years. The geneology of Jesus is traced back to King David through Joseph the husband of Mary his mother. In Matthew 1 we see the Lord Jesus as King, thus we are given the genealogy of a King. In Luke 3:23 we are given the genealogy of Jesus traced from Mary his mother back to Adam. Luke portrays the humanity of Christ as the Son of Man. At this moment I cannot give you much information on the 10 Lost Tribes except we know their names and that God has plans for them in a future day. Revelation 7: 4-8 The reason we have information today on ancient peoples is that in their times genealogy was very important. Thus, today we can find much in the Bible along with other ancient writings which is constantly being confirmed by Archaeology. For example, it is only in recent years that a dig a Haran revealed information on Terah Abraham's father thus confirming the Bible which tells us Abraham moved from Ur to Haran. I would agree with you that the Anglo Saxon people of England have not descended from the lost tribes and are in fact a Gentile nation. Regarding Joseph and Mary having other children: There is not much written on this and I do not know of any genealogy on them. The important thing to remember is that in Genesis 3:15 after humans became sinners by disobedience, God promised them a redeemer who would come via the seed of the woman. As we look at the genealogy of Mary we see the grace of God as down through the ages he chooses those who would bring this promise to fulfilment. We thank God that "when the fulness of time was come, God sent forth his son..."(Galations 4:4) God bless Robert |
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274 | Explanation of all the races? | Gen 10:32 | Robert Nicholson | 54647 | ||
msbblc: You ask difficult questions. We know that only 8 people were saved from the flood as you have rightly pointed out. "And the sons of Noah that went forth from the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japeth: and Ham is the father of Canaan" Gen. 9:18 In verse 19 we are told that from these three sons of Noah "was the whole earth overspread." Noah made a prophetic statement regarding each of his sons in Gen 9 25-27 a) The posterity of Ham through Canaan would be cursed to a servile standing in the world. b) Shem would have a special relationship with the Lord God. c) Japheth would be enlarged, I believe meaning that he would be father of many nations. In Gen. 10 we are given the generations of the sons of Noah after the flood. In Gen. 11 as you have pointed out already the tower of Babel and the dispersal of the people over the earth. From "Tegg's Essential Chronology of the Old Testament it is suggested that: Shem is the father of those in early Asia. Ham the father of the African nations. Japhet the father of the European nations. I hope this does not confuse you. Robert |
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275 | I THOUHGT YOUR NOT TO EAT PORK | Lev 11:7 | Robert Nicholson | 54612 | ||
Mercie: In Leviticus 11 the Lord outlined dietary rules for his people under the law. Robert |
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276 | Eternal Security is it possible? | 2 Tim 1:12 | Robert Nicholson | 54606 | ||
Grace and Truth: It is not my intention to cause contention, but I would like to respond to your answer. I believe that we must "rightly divide the word of Truth" The Lord Jesus taught clearly that there are those who have life and those who have not live. We are either in one group or the other. The only foundation upon which we can build is the Lord Jesus Christ who is referred to as " an anchor to the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil" Heb. 6:19 The Lord Jesus taught that those who are on the rock are safe Matt. 7:25 Throughout the book of Matthew the Lord is dealing with the reality of profession. In Matt. 7: 13-14 we have two ways, one leading to life and the other to destruction. In v.15-20 we have two types of prophets which can be tested by their fruits. In V 21-23 Two types of professors, those who are real and those who are false. I believe that in our world today there are thousands who profess to be Christian and have never knew Christ. They have done things in his name along with many christian type works and yet they have never been born again. The Lord is telling us that the day will come when there false profession will be exposed. In v24-29 the Lord Jesus points out that there are two foundations upon which one can build. "Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them, I will liken to a wise man, which built his house upon the rock" What does it mean to hear his sayings? In John 5;24 Jesus explains this "Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from death unto life. This verse tells us that once we place faith in the finished work of Christ that we have a present possession "everlasting life" and we no longer stand in a place of condemnation. Even more wonderful we have passed from death (spiritual) unto life. In Matt. 25 1-13 is speaking again of one group of 10 virgins who profess to be waiting for the coming of the bridgegroom. They all slumbered and slept and to the human eye were identifical. However, the Lord tells us the 10 are divided into two groups, those with oil in their lamps and those without oil in their lamps. Oil in the scripture is symbolic of the Spirit of God. We find that the time of realty is realized at the moment the call came. There were those with light and those in darkness and those with light could not help those in darkness. Those that were ready went in with the bridegroom to the marriage and the door was shut. The others who professed to be waiting for the bridegroom came knocking only to hear the word "I know you not" Do you not think we have an important lesson here? That we must be ready, we must know Christ if we expect to be taken to him when he comes? The scriptures tell us "Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his." Romans 8:9 Regarding overcomers: We can never become overcomers with our own strength, as Paul said, "For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not." Romans 7:18 In other words even though we desire to please God after we are saved, we cannot do it on our own. In fact we are given the secret "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Phil. 4:13 This most certainly ties in with the verses I have already quoted from Romans 8 especially verse 37 "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us." In 1 John 4:4 we read "Ye are of God, little children and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world" Overcomers are those who have come over to Christ by faith who indwells us with his Holy Spirit and gives us the power to be overcomers in him. In Revelation 22:19 we have a warning with dire consequences. A person who knows Christ and is indwelt by his Spirit will never despise the word of God or try to take away from anything God has said. I agree that Mark 16, 9-20 is inspired and have never thought otherwise. In verse 16 the Lord Jesus speaks words similar to John 5:24, that there are two groups of people: He that believeth and he that believeth not. He that believeth and is baptised: please note that believeth comes first, then baptism. We know from other scriptures that upon believing a soul is born from above and indwelt by the Holy Spirit. We also know from other scriptures that upon receiving eternal life that Christians in obedience to the words of Christ were baptised outwardly proclaiming what has happen within. The mark of a Christian is "my sheep hear my voice and they follow me" Robert |
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277 | Saved? | Acts 4:12 | Robert Nicholson | 54521 | ||
Jesusfriend: You have pointed out a very important truth: that our soul's salvation if found in Christ alone. Church affliation, religion, regligious deeds or a good moral life does not earn us forgiveness with God. Forgiveness is only found in the work and worth of Jesus Christ who offered himself as a sacrifice for sin once and for all. When we are honest before God we have to acknowledge that it is not what our hands can do, but what Christ has done on our behalf. I rejoice in the words of John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Robert |
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278 | well then let iron sharpen iron | Matt 24:14 | Robert Nicholson | 54412 | ||
Justme In Acts 1 we read about the Lord Jesus taken up into heaven. His loved ones were wondering when he would set up his kingdom. The risen Christ made it clear to them that this time was in his father's care. No matter how much we try to speculate on various world events we will never know until the promise given to his disciples is fulfilled. Think of them as they stared upward as their is taken up and are given this message "Ye men of Galilee why stand gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus which is taken up from your into heaven, shall come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven" Acts 1:11 I believe all who belong to Christ look forward to that day when he will come. However, we may suffer much before that time will come. In the meanwhile we are to watch expectantly for him as we labor for him. As a father and grandfather it is my desire that loved ones will come to Christ will there is still opportunity. The most tragic thing is for a person who is in a place of opportunity to miss Christ. God bless you Robert |
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279 | Eternal Security is it possible? | 2 Tim 1:12 | Robert Nicholson | 54342 | ||
Greetings Grace and Truth: I do not know much about angels who kept not their first estate. They are in a different sphere than humans. That is the amazing thing about God's grace is that he choose to reveal himself to fallen man through Christ. Christ died for our sins and because of his work and worth we can rejoice that our sins are forgiven. Rev. 2:10 is dealing with faithfulness as a Christain and subsequent reward, not our security in him. I love these words: "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." Romans 8:34 -39 Peace in his name Robert |
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280 | Eternal Security is it possible? | 2 Tim 1:12 | Robert Nicholson | 54337 | ||
Good morning New Creature: I apologize for taking so long to respond. I believe that in Romans 11 we have a comparision of the workings of God with Israel nationally and the Gentile nations. In v.25 we read that"...blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in" I think that in Romans 11 we more of a national view rather than a view in the individual Christian. In v. 13 He is speaking to the Gentiles and explaining this mystery that the Gentiles who are likened to the wild olive tree are being grafted in to the good olive tree. Conversely, because of unbelief some of the natural branches have been broken off. The warning is that even though they (the Gentiles) have been grafted in, they should not boast of this blessing. The warning is that God could turn away from the Gentile nations and in fact he will turn back to Israel in his own time. In verse 22 the words "if thou continue in his goodness" I believe that the if is not questioning there security in Christ, but is the if of argument meaning "since" you continue in his goodness. I do not believe that the scriptures contradict themselves or that God will go back on his word. When he gives us the gift of eternal life through Christ, he will not take it back. It has been paid for with the precious blood of Christ and is not dependent on my subsequent behavior after I have been saved. The sign that we have divine life within is that "we follow him" and out of love and devotion to him our lives should in some measure honor him. I realize that some believe that we can we saved and lost, however, I rest upon the promises of Christ, one being "they shall never perish. Peace in our Saviour's name Robert |
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