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3401 | are the ten commandments in effect? | 1 John | BradK | 179906 | ||
Hello dill1, I'm not exacly sure why you are "sick of being told that they were nailed to the cross". Your argument then appears to be with scripture. For, Col. 2:13-14, states: "When you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions, having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross." The claims of the law were met when we were put to death in the Person of a Substitite (Rom. 7:4-6)! God's law still stands in all its righteousness, but our relationship to it has changed! We are no longer under its dominion and condemnation. Do you see another function of the 10 Commandments for the believer? Are you suggesting that a believer must still "keep the law"? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3402 | Whatd does first john say about god? | 1 John 1:1 | BradK | 229634 | ||
Hello lex, If I may, can I assume you've read this chapter? Your question is very broad. Are you looking for a specific or general answer? Possibly you could restate the question? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3403 | god's nature | 1 John 1:5 | BradK | 151118 | ||
Hi jmjr, You might want to read, study and meditate upon "The Attributes of God" by A. W. Pink. It is a very good work and has stood the test of time. Could you possibly better define what you meant by " Most people say that God isn't the author of "bad things," but the Old Testament shows otherwise"? Could you demonstrate this by some examples from scripture? 1 John 1: 5 says, "This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all." There is a big difference from what God "allows"- His permissive will- and His sovereign will. All that emanates from God is good! Goodness is very much one of His Divine perfections. As A.W. Pink notes: "He is originally good, good of Himself, which nothing else is; for all creatures are good only by participation and communication from God. He is essentially good; not only good, but goodness itself: the creature’s good is a superadded quality, in God it is His essence. He is infinitely good; the creature’s good is but a drop, but in God there is an infinite ocean or gathering together of good. He is eternally and immutably good, for He cannot be less good than He is; as there can be no addition made to Him, so no subtraction from Him. (Thos. Manton). God is summum bonum, the chiefest good. The original Saxon meaning of our English word "God" is "The Good." God is not only the Greatest of all beings, but the Best. All the goodness there is in any creature has been imparted from the Creator, but God’s goodness is underived, for it is the essence of His eternal nature." I would highly recommend this work for you if you are seeking to understand more of His nature. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3404 | Can a born again sin as they did before? | 1 John 1:8 | BradK | 67874 | ||
Hello Tremere, This statement is representative of what you are being called on: "However, you can still fall and if you never repent (especially after knowing God) you will be condemned...I will find you more Scripture for this if you'd like!?" You need to explain what you mean by "falling" and "if you never repent". How would one "be condemned?" In other words, what is the biblical basis for these statements? Do you have scriptural support, and if so what is it? This is exactly why some of us are seeking clarification. You're not giving specific scripture references to blanket statements. I hope this helps. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3405 | Sinlessness | 1 John 1:8 | BradK | 77646 | ||
Dear God His Help, While I have read Romans 6 in its' entirety and understand it, the text does not proclaim our sinlessness! It merely points forth that even though we are under grace, it(grace) is not a license to sin. Are you advocating that a believer can acheive sinless perfection? I would advocate that our goal is not to stop sinning, but rather to walk by faith and not sight.( 2 Cor. 5:7) Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3406 | Can we determine thr truth of the matter | 1 John 1:8 | BradK | 228758 | ||
Hello armond888, You said, "real truth is based on revelation knowledge, the same way we receive salvation. Without revelation knowledge everything is up for debate with revelation knowledge nothing is up for debate." Can you define 'revelation knowledge'? By this, are you referring to Eph 1:17, "that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him." ? (NASB) We receive salvation by grace through faith, so you're saying we receive revelation knowledge the same way? Can you clarify, " with revelation knowledge nothing is up for debate." How so? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3407 | If you live right, you are rewarded? | 1 John 1:9 | BradK | 134311 | ||
Survivor, What you term "severe prejudice",a "stifling enviroment", and "hatred based on ignorance" is entirely misplaced. Here's why: You are in direct opposition to not only historic, Orthodox Christian teaching, but specifically, the Lockman Foundations' Doctrinal Statement and posting guidelines regarding the Diety of the Lord Jesus Christ. "Postings must be Biblically based and not opposing to the authority of the Bible, Christianity, or the deity of Jesus Christ. Whenever possible, postings should include supporting Bible references." From my experience, there is an implict agreement of the doctrinal position for one be accepted and not be "stifled". You are obviously opposed to the basic core beliefs held to by the sponsor of this site. Simply put, your running against the grain, which is why you're getting some slivers, my friend:-) Do you honestly expect to be welcomed and embraced by presenting cultic teaching? It should be fairly obvious that for someone who's doctrine is diametrically opposed to the accepted postion of a particular organization, that they'd be met with resistance! Now, to echo my brother, Tim, I too love you with the love of Christ and would rejoice for you to embrace Him as your Lord and Savior. I pray for the veil to be lifted from you. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3408 | Ten commandments should be obeyed . | 1 John 2:4 | BradK | 53715 | ||
Dear reasnerm, Could you clarify your response regarding the 10 Commandments, specifically where you say" they have been added to"? I'm not sure I follow. Jesus most definitely intensifies the law in the Sermon on the Mount to show that it was not the letter of the law that mattered, but what was in their hearts.The Apostle Paul reaffirms Christs'command to love your neighbor in Gal 5:14, yet he also states prior that "all the law is fulfilled in this".(Matt.22:36-40) Also, how do we reconcile with Gal.3:23-24, Rom 6:14,10:4, and Heb.10:1-4? Yours In Christ, BradK |
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3409 | Ten commandments should be obeyed . | 1 John 2:4 | BradK | 53794 | ||
Reasnerm, I agree with you. Thanks for the clarification. We're dealing with the issue of Sanctification, or what I call "how to live Godly in Christ Jesus". In other words, what is my motivation to live a godly life? I believe you referred to it in an earlier post, Titus 2:11-12. I believe this to be one of the single best examples in scripture of what a believers motivation should be: Gods' Grace!(cf 1 Cor.15:10) Obviously Paul deals with the "cheap grace" issue in Rom. 6- grace IS NOT a license to sin. From my understanding of scripture, it becomes an issue of "yielding" to the Spirit. How do we do this? We could look at a number of verses, Gal. 5:16, Col.2:6,3:12-14,Rom.13:14, 2 Cor 5:7, that deal with the new man. Our goal is to daily appropriate His help and blessing by faith. We are exhorted to be: "filled with the Spirit" Eph. 5:18 "filled with the fruits of righteousness" Ph. 1:11 "filled with the knowledge of His will" Col.1:9 "filled with the fulness of God" Eph. 3:19 Yours In Christ, BradK |
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3410 | What commandments to keep? | 1 John 2:4 | BradK | 54538 | ||
Dear Joe, Great post! I think you're right on, brother. God Bless. Yours In Christ, Bradk |
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3411 | What commandments to keep? | 1 John 2:4 | BradK | 54541 | ||
Dear Bubbatate, Frankly, I must admit to being confused regarding the content of some of your posts. It might be fair to ask that you "show us your hand" so-to-speak! I've stated my purpose in previous posts, and a summary of my beliefs are under my user info. Would you be so kind as to either provide myself or the Forum with a short bio, or perhaps let us know where you stand in regard to the Essentials of the Christian Faith. I would like to know if you do hold to the inerrency of scripture, and if you've accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. As this is the world-view of this Forum, I think it is a fair request. Respectfully Yours In Christ, Bradk |
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3412 | What commandments to keep? | 1 John 2:4 | BradK | 54594 | ||
Dear Bubbatate, Thank you very much for providing your testimony. It helps me to better understand you. You have a very diverse background. God Bless. Yours In Christ, Bradk |
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3413 | What commandments to keep? | 1 John 2:4 | BradK | 54622 | ||
Dear Bubbatate, You said in giving your definition of inerrancy "He didn't say Pauls' word or anybody elses'. If anything contradicts a 'thus saith the LORD' I'm not including it in my theology". Am I correct to understand that you would not hold the Pauline Epistles on the same level of authority as the OT or Gospels? ( 2 Tim. 3:16) Jesus said to her," I am the resurrection and the life: he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?" ( Jn.11:25,26) Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3414 | What commandments to keep? | 1 John 2:4 | BradK | 54684 | ||
Hi Hank, I believe I was responding to Bubbatate. Are they part of history now? God Bless. BradK |
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3415 | is barack obama the antichrist? | 1 John 2:18 | BradK | 234383 | ||
Hello Larry, You said "i do thank is the last president" (sic). Are you referring to Obama and saying you think he is the last president we will have? If so, on what do you base that comment? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3416 | How can I receive the unction? | 1 John 2:20 | BradK | 52629 | ||
Mike, I might ask how you define the Unction. If you've received Jesus Christ into your heart you are In Christ. All believers have received the spirit, Eph. 1:13, and are anointed with Him by God 2 Cor. 1:21,22. 1 Cor. 12:13 says, For by one Spirit were ALL baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and have all been made to drink one Spirit. The baptism is spiritual in nature, in other words, it is the Holy Spirit who places us(baptizes) into union with Christ. Hope this helps, BradK |
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3417 | What is "the anointing"? | 1 John 2:20 | BradK | 52671 | ||
Hi Mike, I believe that the NT "anointing" is best explained by 2 Cor. 1:21.(also 1 Jn.2:20,27) Note that it is God who anointed us in Christ and gave(sealed) us the Holy Spirit (vs. 22). This anointing is one time just as it was for the OT Levitical priest(Lev. 4:5). I can find no scriptural basis for a "second" or further anointing as some may teach. It might be of interest to note the usage of 2 different Greek words with reference to anointing. The usage of chrio (Strongs 5548) is found in Lk.4:18,Acts 4:27,10:38,and Heb 1:9. It is always used in connection with the Holy Spirit in these verses. The word aleipho (Strongs 218b)is used in Luke 7:46 and John 11:2,12:3. Its reference here is in connection with being annointed with oil, etc. Yours In Christ, BradK |
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3418 | Anointing?? | 1 John 2:27 | BradK | 147025 | ||
Hi Lissa, Your question is a good one. 2 Cor. 1:21 is very much to the point about anointing. The action has already taken place. Though there is much in the WOF teaching- specifically- that bandies about being "anointed" for this or that, I see very little scriptural support. I can't think of any verse that tells us someone is anointed with any particular gift or that we're anointed more than once. Even in the OT, the priest was only anointed once! ( Ex. 28:41, Lev. 7:36) We see kings and priests being "anointed" for specific tasks ( 2 Ki. 9:12, 1 Chron. 11:3), and we see ceremonial anointings in the NT in Luke 7:46 and John 11:2. It may be that there is an issue of semantics involved, but I believe the term is overused and misused many times. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3419 | What is the answer to doctrinal debates? | 1 John 3:2 | BradK | 52221 | ||
Yes,God's Word is settled in heaven(Ps.119:89). However, this side of eternity we will have to contend with doctrinal disagreements. I would seek the Unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Eph.4:3). Also, we as believers should strive for the imperative put forth in Col.3:12-16. Disagreements are part of life, it's how we chose to handle them that reveal our character. Yours In Christ, BradK |
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3420 | What is the answer to doctrinal debates? | 1 John 3:2 | BradK | 52232 | ||
Hi John, I would whole-heartedly agree with you. We MUST NOT substitute unity at the price of sound doctrine. There is a definite tendancy toward this, that we must be careful and guard against. I believe Paul addresses such an issue in 2 Timothy 4. I am always wary of the ecumenical movement for this reason. Yours In Christ, BradK |
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