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321 | CONDITIONAL ETERNAL SECURITY | 2 Pet 1:10 | Pastor Glenn | 62716 | ||
Justme, I am not sure that I can ever truly finish thinking about these things and all of the implications. This may be a reason why God made us in this physical world, while He is of spiritual nature. We must all leave our physical nature behind since flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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322 | Blaspheme against the Holy Ghost? | 2 Pet 1:10 | Pastor Glenn | 62713 | ||
Very interesting Ray, This is quit a bit to ponder. It is also certain that God shows mercy far beyond what men would show to others: Isaiah 55: 6Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. 7Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. 8"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," says the LORD. 9"For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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323 | CONDITIONAL ETERNAL SECURITY | 2 Pet 1:10 | Pastor Glenn | 62710 | ||
Wow Justme, That is indeed a lot more to think about. God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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324 | CONDITIONAL ETERNAL SECURITY | 2 Pet 1:10 | Pastor Glenn | 62631 | ||
Well said BradK, It is also interesting how God often speaks of His people as sheep, as well as, as lambs. He also talks about how He would leave 99 to find the one lost sheep. God is great! God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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325 | Blaspheme against the Holy Ghost? | 2 Pet 1:10 | Pastor Glenn | 62630 | ||
Brother Moran, Thank youfor looking into this. This forum is far better than just a study bible because of dynamic and sensitive members like you and others. We will not always agree, but I do not agree with stances that I have taken myself years ago. The Christian walk is indeed a growing and maturing process. God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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326 | CONDITIONAL ETERNAL SECURITY | 2 Pet 1:10 | Pastor Glenn | 62579 | ||
BradK, Just an observation: Heb 6:4For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, 5and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6if they fall away,[2] to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame. Notice all of the “AND”s here. 1. those who were once enlightened AND 2. have tasted the heavenly gift AND 3. have become partakers of the Holy Spirit AND 4. have tasted the good word of God AND 5. the powers of the age to come Doesn’t this indicate a Christian that is very very close to God? It seems it would take a person with the mindset of Satan to turn back from that kind of relationship to God. God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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327 | God is in control of every single atom? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 61910 | ||
John, What I said was, John 6:44 does appear to have some merit until it slams into Hebrews 6:4-6. I still beleive: It is not God’s plan or will that any should perish. John 6:44 means that God has to touch a person's heart to draw them to Jesus. However, that does not mean that they must respond to God's drawing. Also they may be drawn to Jesus, but later they turn away. God truly wanted the religious leaders (the builders) to accept the Chief corner stone. But since they chose to reject Him, then the Father rejected them also. They chose to see Him as only a mere man without deity. Matthew 21:42 Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the Scriptures: "The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. This was the LORD's doing, And it is marvelous in our eyes'?[21:42 Psalm 118:22, 23] Acts 4:11 This is the "stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.'[4:11 Psalm 118:22] 1 Peter 2:6 Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame."[2:6 Isaiah 28:16] 1 Peter 2:7 Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient,[2:7 NU-Text reads [to those who disbelieve.] ] "The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone,"[2:7 NU-Text reads [to those who disbelieve.] ] This is all that I can see in this context. God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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328 | God is in control of every single atom? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 61899 | ||
John, Your argument on John 6:44 does appear to have some merit until to slams into Hebrews 6:4-6. Are these scriptures contradicting each other? When there appears to be a contradiction it is always the interpretation or application of one of the scriptures that is wrong. For example Satan said, Mat 4:6and said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: "He shall give His angels charge over you,' and, "In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone."'[Psalm 91:11-12] 7Jesus said to him, "It is written again, "You shall not tempt the LORD your God."'[Deuteronomy 6:16] No we are not Jesus, but we need to understand by studying and praying about the methods used for proper interpretation. Yes, context is important, but so is the referencing of related scripture. God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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329 | God is in control of every single atom? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 61888 | ||
John, You said, "Yes I do. The reason I do is because Jesus said "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day ".(John 6:44) " Now John that kind of throws a monkey wrench into my argument FOR the possibility of falling away after first being drawn! Ouch. Then You said, "As far as Judas goes, Jesus knew that from the the begnning that Judas was a "son of his father the devil". He was not different than alot of people who "say" they are followers of Christ but the truth is not in them. " But you already said, "...The crowd, with a few exceptions turn away from Jesus and depart. Thereby proving that they were not drawn. All that are drawn are taught and all that are taught come to Jesus. " So how do you deal with Judas' falling away seeing that he did not leave with the crowd. But he stayed to be taught. Now, here is a scripture that should put a monkey wrench into your argument of "All that are drawn are taught and all that are taught come to Jesus. ", Heb 6:4For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, 5and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6if they fall away,[2] to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame. Doesn’t this support my argument FOR the possibility of falling away after first being drawn! God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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330 | God is in control of every single atom? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 61873 | ||
John, You said, "...The crowd, with a few exceptions turn away from Jesus and depart. Thereby proving that they were not drawn. All that are drawn are taught and all that are taught come to Jesus. " Now I see where we differ. I said, all that are drawn may not always stay. But you are saying if they do not stay then they were not really "drawn". Do you equate "drawn" with "born again"? How do you come to that conclusion from this scripture seeing that Judas Iscariot was still with them? God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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331 | God is in control of every single atom? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 61862 | ||
John, Here is what I said concerning John 6:44, "It is not God’s plan or will that any should perish. John 6:44 means that God has to touch a person's heart to draw them to Jesus. However, that does not mean that they must respond to God's drawing. Also they may be drawn to Jesus, but later they turn away. (See the parable of the sower Mat 13:18-23) " I do not see a conflict with what you said here, "Jesus then explains the meaning of the verse to them: "Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father, comes to Me." Therefore, it seems clear that Jesus is telling them that their grumbling is a sign that they have not been have NOT been "TAUGHT OF GOD". Those who are taught by God are those who come to Jesus. " Those that are "TAUGHT OF GOD" are taught by the Holy Ghost. Is there a conflict in what we are saying? God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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332 | God is in control of every single atom? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 61827 | ||
John Reformed, Quoting complimentary scriptures is the way I was always taught to study scripture in Sunday School. We learned that Satan knows scripture better than we do. But we need to respond like Jesus did by saying "It is written..." when He was tempted as the devil used scriptures also by saying "It is written..." Mat 4:1-11. But I am not saying that you are the devil. Remember that Satan used God's word and twisted it to deceive Eve. He tries to use scripture to deceive us in our minds also. Using related scriptures gives us a much better picture of what God is saying. You quoted, “1. INABILITY DOES NOT RULE OUT RESPONSIBILITY ……"No man can come unto me except the Father who sent me draw him," says the Lord Christ (John 6:44).” But Jesus also said, John 12: 32And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself." It is not God’s plan or will that any should perish. John 6:44 means that God has to touch a person's heart to draw them to Jesus. However, that does not mean that they must respond to God's drawing. Also they may be drawn to Jesus, but later they turn away. (See the parable of the sower Mat 13:18-23) John 12:32 means that Jesus must be lifted up on the cross to be crucified. It means a lot more also. If the full story is told boldly by all Christians in a truly uplifting manner in the power of the Holy Ghost, then He will draw ALL men unto him! Just as Moses lifted up the serpent, so must we lift up Jesus: John 3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: John 3:15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. Luke 10:2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. God’s foreknowledge means that some are indeed predestinated, in that God already KNOWS their destination. God knows our hearts before we are born with freewill. It was God’s plan for them to obey “…with all your heart and with all your soul.”, but they always sinned again. The main point is that God Gives repeated opportunity for all men to be saved. He also warns us to watch our heart, to obey Him, and to walk in the spirit as opposed to the flesh. He never told us to teach predestination, even though I believe in it to the extent of God’s foreknowledge. However, He did tell us to preach “REPENTANCE FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS”: Luke 24:47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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333 | God is in control of every single atom? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 61809 | ||
John Reformed, You quoted, “1. INABILITY DOES NOT RULE OUT RESPONSIBILITY ……"No man can come unto me except the Father who sent me draw him," says the Lord Christ (John 6:44).” But Jesus also said, John 12: 32And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself." It is not God’s plan or will that any should perish. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. You also quoted, “2. CERTAINTY DOES NOT RULE OUT NECESSITY …THE PLAN OF GOD IS UNCHANGEABLE, because God is faithful and true (Job 23:13-14). IT IS UNCONDITIONAL, that is, its execution does not depend on any action of man but even renders such action certain (Acts 2:23; Ephesians 2:8). Moreover, it is all-inclusive, embracing the good and the wicked actions of men (Ephesians 2:10; Acts 2:23), …. It ensures the certain salvation of a vast number of favoured sinners.” Look at the main scripture: Acts 2:22"Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know-- 23Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have TAKEN[3] BY LAWLESS HANDS, have crucified, and put to death; The “taken[3] by lawless hands” was indeed certain, WHO’S hands that Satan would use was UNCERTAIN, in that no one person had been singled out in prophecy to carry it out. Of course God foreknew WHO because He knows the future, as well as, the heart of everyone from afar. Look at the other main scripture: Eph 2:8For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. God’s foreknowledge means that some are indeed predestinated, in that God already KNOWS their destination. God knows our hearts before we are born with freewill. Deuteronomy 8:2 And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not. Deuteronomy 26:16 "This day the LORD your God commands you to observe these statutes and judgments; therefore you shall be careful to observe them with all your heart and with all your soul. It was God’s plan for them to obey “…with all your heart and with all your soul.”, but they always sinned again. Jer 17:9"The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it? 10I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give every man according to his ways, According to the fruit of his doings. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. God’s angels are witnesses from the beginning until the end, but they are not going to ask “Is God responsible for evil?”. God has already recorded what they will say: Rev 16:5And I heard the angel of the waters saying: "You are righteous, O Lord,[2] The One who is and who was and who is to be,[3] Because You have judged these things. 6For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, And You have given them blood to drink. For[4] it is their just due." 7And I heard another from[5] the altar saying, "Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are Your judgments." However, There will be men who will blame God for their condition in blasphemy: Rev 16:9And men were scorched with great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God who has power over these plagues; and they did not repent and give Him glory. Rev 16:11They blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and did not repent of their deeds. Rev 16:21And great hail from heaven fell upon men, each hailstone about the weight of a talent. Men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail, since that plague was exceedingly great. The main point is that God Gives repeated opportunity for all men to be saved. He also warns us to watch our heart, to obey Him, and to walk in the spirit as opposed to the flesh. He never told us to teach predestination, even though I believe in it to the extent of God’s foreknowledge. However, He did tell us to preach “REPENTANCE FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS”: Luke 24:47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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334 | God is in control of every single atom? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 61759 | ||
Very interesting scriptures Cyclist, It is a shame that some people will totally ignore scriptures or try to change the interpretation so that it would not have been worth saying. This is why when we interpret the bible, we need to humble ourselves, pray, and ask God to remove our own pride. Then we can judge ourselves and our motives before He can give us a more spiritual understanding. Jesus said, "It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. " John 6:63 God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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335 | God is in control of every single atom? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 61753 | ||
Hank, Yes, your old post really goes to the heart of the matter. It looks like a couple people are still around the forum from those "olden days" of 2001. ;) The forum search feature is very useful. God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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336 | How can anyone be saved? | 1 Cor 2:14 | Pastor Glenn | 61335 | ||
John, You said:"But my strongest concern is your contention that all men have the spirit of life and therefore can believe. Paul uses the term once in Rom 8:2" For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death." But here it is a reference to The Holy Ghost. Your proof text is Ecclesiastes 12:7 "and the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it." This is pretty thin evidence to build a new doctrine on, don't you think? ..." This is not a "new doctrine". I thought every Christian knew that without the spirit of life, the body dies: James 2:26For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. "...What other texts do you have regarding "the spirit of life"? " John 1:4In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. Gen 2:7And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath (spirit, not air. God is a spirit, He does not breath air.) of life; and man became a living being. Genesis 7:22 All in whose nostrils was the breath of the spirit[7:22 Septuagint and Vulgate omit [of the spirit.] ] of life, all that was on the dry land, died. Job 33:4 The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Ecclesiastes 3:21 Who knows the spirit of the sons of men, which goes upward, and the spirit of the animal, which goes down to the earth?[3:21 Septuagint, Syriac, Targum, and Vulgate read [Who knows whether the spirit ... goes upward, and whether ... goes downward to the earth?] ] James 2:26For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. If the choice for Jesus is said to be "works", then this scripture applies: James 2:17Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18But someone will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without your[4] works, and I will show you my faith by my[5] works. 19You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe--and tremble! 20But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?[6] 21Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? 23And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness."[7] And he was called the friend of God. 24You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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337 | Predestination: scriptures meaningless? | John | Pastor Glenn | 61332 | ||
JRdoc, I said: "...unbelief is not "a" sin... Rom 5:18-21" You said: "1. Funny, but untrue. ..." You completely ignor the scripture. "...What in turn you have said is that NO ONE may be lost because UNBELIEF (which everyone has) is NOT SIN. ..." Everyone IS lost in the sin condition of the flesh: Psalm 51:5Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me. After we choose Christ we are born of the Spirit and can live in our new spirit nature by dying to the flesh. "...Since it is not a sin (so you say) it does not need to be forgiven. ..." Isaiah 55:6Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. 7Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. I am not going to pretend to understand all of God's ways: Isaiah 55:8"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," says the LORD. 9"For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. However, the first Passover was a choice to put blood over the door posts. To look upon the bronze serpent was a choice. Noah chose to move with fear and build the Ark of Safety. All of these were types and shadows of Christ involving simple choices to believe God's warning. Salvation is still a gift. It is a lie to call it a "work": Romans 3:4 Certainly not! Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar. As it is written: "That You may be justified in Your words, And may overcome when You are judged."[3:4 Psalm 51:4] "...Thus anyone who is a unbeliever goes to Heaven? Please…Get Real! " No, but the sin condition of the flesh leads to the choice of unbelief: Gal 5:19Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery,[3] fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21envy, murders,[4] drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. "2. Next you assume that UNBELIEF is a condition of the “flesh” and not a “spiritual condition” Actually, I barely said 3 sentences in the entire post. Most of it was quoting you or scripture. Unbelief IS a spiritual condition, as well as, a condition of the flesh. "Christ has a different opinion of UNBELIEF than you: Mat 13: 58 And he did not many mighty works there because of their UNBELIEF. ..." This is my point, their unbelief was due to walking in the flesh. All of your scripture quotes show this same thing. Unbelief is the opposit of faith. Faith is ... the evidence of things not seen. Abraham chose to believe God (faith in something with no physical proof) and it was counted to him for righteousness. By your reasoning, the parable of the sower is therefore meaningless: Mat 13:18 "Therefore hear the parable of the sower: 19When anyone hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside. (Shouldn't matter, if he was predestined he'll understand one day before he dies) 20But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; 21yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles. (Shouldn't matter, if he was predestined he'll stop stumbling one day before he dies)22Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. (Shouldn't matter, if he was predestined he'll become fruitful one day before he dies) 23But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty." " May God give you mercy to see the truth. " I choose Jesus by faith. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the life. Don't worry though, by your reasoning I will come around if God has predestined me anyway. God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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338 | How can anyone be saved? | 1 Cor 2:14 | Pastor Glenn | 61314 | ||
John, Here is a similar scripture: Gal 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Why tell a believer to walk after the Spirit. Wouldn't that be automatic for someone that is "Elect". It sounds like a command (with the choice to refuse or obey). You said: "You also said that: "We all have the spirit of life". Would you tell me what you mean by "all"? " All men (believers or not) have the spirit of life: Ecclesiastes 12:7 and the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. The point is that all men have the "light of life" to make a fair choice for Jesus: John 1:4In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. I must confess that I am just starting the "really" understand some of these scriptures myself. I pray that others will much more understand and expound. God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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339 | Predestination: scriptures meaningless? | John | Pastor Glenn | 61300 | ||
JRdoc, You said: "You affirm that Christ died for ALL (without exception) the sin of ALL (without exception) men. This is the affirmation of Arminianism and yours as well as you stated and affirmed. Now, UNBELIEF is a sin. If Christ did not die for it than ALL are still in their sin. If Christ died for the sin of UNBELIEF for ALL MEN (without exception) then NONE (without exception) could ever be lost. This is UNIVERSALISM and this is what your doctrine affirms whether you like it or not. " Unbelief is not “a” sin, it is the sin “condition” of the flesh that we inherited from Adam: Romans 5:18Therefore, as through one man's offense judgment came to all men, resulting in “condemnation”, even so through one Man's righteous act the free gift came to all men, resulting in justification of life. 19For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man's obedience many will be made righteous.21For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. That sin condition stays on the flesh forever: 1Cor 15: 50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does corruption inherit incorruption. You said: "1. Now this doctrine denies the so called free-will of man. After-all your doctrine affirms that the sin of UNBELIEF has been taken care of at Calvary for ALL men without exception and thus THE DECISION has been made. So please do not accuse Calvinists of doing that which you do to the glory of man. " Now I say again: “If we make the choice to believe in the name of Christ, then we do not need to be forgiven for choosing unbelief: “ God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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340 | How can anyone be saved? | 1 Cor 2:14 | Pastor Glenn | 61290 | ||
John, 1 Cor 2:14 DOES NOT APPLY to choosing Jesus Christ. This scripture, in context, refers to spiritual growth AFTER salvation. After salvation we still have a natural nature that wars against the flesh. He is saying for us (believers) to walk after (strive for) spiritual things. When we allow ourselves to indulge in drinking, cursing, lusting, or other carnality, we are walking after the flesh. God has separated the choice for Jesus. This is what it means by His being THE LIGHT. This is what the old testament types and shadows refer to. This is why there is only one way to salvation. Everyone knows. Everyone. We all have the spirit of life: Ecclesiastes 12:7 and the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. That spirit of life is what is refered to in John 1:9That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.[NKJV] Rom 8:29For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. "whom He foreknew, He also predestined " We are only predestined because God "foreknew" we would choose Christ. God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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