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341 | Predestination: scriptures meaningless? | John | Pastor Glenn | 61285 | ||
JR doc, You wrote: "But, even in your theology "if it is a choice" it still must be a forgiven choice, or else you make salvation a "work" and not by grace alone. And this is what you explained and is what you believe, but not what the Scripture asserts. " What the scripture asserts: John 3:18"He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. "...he who does not believe is condemned already..." If we make the choice to believe in the name of Christ, then we do not need to be forgiven for choosing unbelief: "He who believes in Him is not condemned..." You said:"Salvation by Arminian Free-will Choice: Impossible (John 1:13) " Put into context: John 1:12But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: 13who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. John 1:12But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: John 1:12But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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342 | Predestination: scriptures meaningless? | John | Pastor Glenn | 61275 | ||
JRdoc, You said:"If Christ dies for (1) "all sins of all men" then why are any lost? After-all is not "unbelief" a sin? And if He died for the sin of "unbelief" how could any be lost--but some are aren't they! " Unbelief is a CHOICE. By not believing in the name of the only begotten Son of God sinners choose to remain condemned: John 3:18"He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. God's plan of salvation by choice gives all men the same choice that Adam had: life or death This is why Jesus was able to say: John 3:14And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15that whoever believes in Him should not perish but[2] have eternal life. They had the choice to either look upon the bronze snake or continue to die of the snake bites that they had recieved: Numbers 21 9 And Moses made a (1) bronze serpent and set it on the standard; and it came about, that if a serpent bit any man, when he looked to the bronze serpent, he lived. Salvation by Choice: 1. Preaching (Always necessary) 2. Hearing (Those that are eventually saved may not respond at first.) 3. Believing (Our Choice) 4. ***Born Again*** a. Spiritual growth (now have a ear to hear deeper truths, more light given), b. Stagnation (remain baby), c. Back slide Salvation by Predestination God Chooses his Elect 1. Preaching (does not matter since God will bring the light through someone eventually.) 2. Hearing (they will respond the first time since they already have an ear to hear.) 3. Believing (Automatic since God has already chosen them.) 4. ***Born Again*** (Automatic since God has already chosen them.) a. Spiritual growth (now have a ear to hear deeper truths, more light given), b. Stagnation (not possible), c. Back slide (not possible) God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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343 | How can anyone be saved? | 1 Cor 2:14 | Pastor Glenn | 61062 | ||
John, You wrote: "...Without the regenerating power of the Holy Spirit applied to a man’s heart, no one would ever believe in Christ and repent. Genuine repentance is the fruit of a regenerate heart...." But it is posible to taste of the Holy Spirit and still turn back: Heb 6:4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, Heb 6:5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, Heb 6:6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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344 | How can anyone be saved? | 1 Cor 2:14 | Pastor Glenn | 61060 | ||
"...that God elects people conditional to their positive response to the gospel." God leaves us the choice: Deuteronomy 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore CHOOSE life, that both thou and thy seed may live: Every man has enough "light" to make the right choice: Joh 1:9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. We just need to believe in Christ: Joh 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Joh 1:13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. Joh 3:15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. Joh 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. Joh 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. Joh 3:18 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. Joh 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. Joh 12:33 This he said, signifying what death he should die. God has dealt every man the measure of faith needed for a fair choice: Rom 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. I believe that "election" is based on the fact that God knows who will make the right choice, since he sees the future. I think there is more scripture on this. God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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345 | Biggest battles any Christian faces? | 1 Cor 2:14 | Pastor Glenn | 60935 | ||
Ray, You are referencing some very interesting scriptures. God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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346 | The Bible is written by man long ago ove | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 60920 | ||
"...many of whom were willing to give their lives..." should have said "...who were willing to give their lives..." because they often died for their testimonies. And is was'nt suicide murder either. Pastor Glenn |
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347 | Biggest battles any Christian faces? | 1 Cor 2:14 | Pastor Glenn | 60897 | ||
Ray, You quote Matthew 13:15 and John 9:40 without any comments. You also said: "Pastor Glenn, may I suggest that you use a version that capitalizes Deity in your studies. I can go with "God is a Spirit" but I could not go on and says that we "must worship him in spirit and truth." If He is a Spirit, then acknowledge Him as such." I looked up these scriptures in 3 different versions. They all fail to capitalize spirit here. I see this as a discription of His spirit nature, as opposed to a physical nature. So I see no problem here. The KJV is what I used, it said "God is a Spirit...". However, when it says that we "must worship him in spirit and truth.", it refers to "our" spirit (lower case) nature. NASB: John 4:23 "But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. John 4:24 "God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." KJV: Joh 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. Joh 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. NIV: 23Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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348 | Biggest battles any Christian faces? | 1 Cor 2:14 | Pastor Glenn | 60754 | ||
Yes Ray, I go with the capital "Spirit who gives life". When it comes to the "meat", we do not get more spiritual by deeper intellectual discussion or intellectual growth. A baby might eat meat, but his body will not be able to digest it. We must always humble ourselves, pray and seek God's face to continue to grow spiritually. When it came down to intellectuallism, there was none greater than the Scribes and Pharisees. But this is what Jesus said of them: Mat 13:11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. Mat 13:12 For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. Mat 13:13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. Mat 13:14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive: Mat 13:15 For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. Mat 13:16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear. Jesus told the woman at the well: Joh 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. Joh 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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349 | Is it wrong to preach against sin? | Matt 7:2 | Pastor Glenn | 60698 | ||
Thank you Hank, Your answer concerning condemning sin brings to mind John 3: "17For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. 18"He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 21But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God." Also: Matthew 10:22 And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved. God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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350 | Is it wrong to preach against sin? | Matt 7:2 | Pastor Glenn | 60588 | ||
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351 | ...with such an one no not to eat? | Matt 7:2 | Pastor Glenn | 60586 | ||
OK justme, My update is now done. Pastor Glenn |
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352 | Does this mean that it is wrong to ask? | Rev 17:16 | Pastor Glenn | 59911 | ||
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353 | Does this mean that it is wrong to ask? | Rev 17:16 | Pastor Glenn | 59898 | ||
Very well said Debbie, However, about Hitler; Hitler and everyone like him in history matches up well to the following scripture (the dragon): Rev 12:17 So the dragon was enraged with the woman, and went off to make war with the rest of her children, who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. Bless You, Pastor Glenn |
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354 | Does this mean that it is wrong to ask? | Rev 17:16 | Pastor Glenn | 59897 | ||
Hank, Why was prophecy written? I understand the concern of many Christians that dogmatic speculations can be bad for the spread of the Gospel. But it is also bad to ignore prophecy for fear of being wrong. We may be wrong about how we match up current events to scripture. But the scriptures are never wrong. Everything that was written will happen. You seem to be saying "dogmatic or not just stay away from prophecy". 2 Tim 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; Apparently this scripture is wrong. It should say "...all scripture 'except prophecy' is profitable for teaching..." Maybe this is bad advice too: Acts 5:38 "So in the present case, I say to you, stay away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or action is of men, it will be overthrown; Acts 5:39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may even be found fighting against God." Pastor Glenn |
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355 | Does this mean that it is wrong to ask? | Rev 17:16 | Pastor Glenn | 59892 | ||
2 Tim 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; Apparently this scripture is wrong. It should say "...all scripture 'except prophecy' is profitable for teaching..." Maybe this is bad advice too: Acts 5:38 "So in the present case, I say to you, stay away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or action is of men, it will be overthrown; Acts 5:39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may even be found fighting against God." Pastor Glenn |
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356 | Does this mean that it is wrong to ask? | Rev 17:16 | Pastor Glenn | 59845 | ||
Very well said EdB, I understand the concern of many Christians that dogmatic speculations can be bad for the spread of the Gospel. But it is also bad to ignore prophecy for fear of being wrong. We may be wrong about how we match up current events to scripture. But the scriptures are never wrong. Everything that was written will happen, no matter how often we interpret things wrong. You mention a number of very interesting observations of your own. Scripture indicates that a world wide monetary system and a world wide government will be ready for the Antichrist to assume command in the end. But Christ will take it all back! Praise God. Dan 2:44 And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever. God Bless, Pastor Glenn |
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357 | Does this mean that it is wrong to ask? | Rev 17:16 | Pastor Glenn | 59796 | ||
John and Makarios, You ask:"How would it profit the furtherence of the Kingdom of God? " The real question is how would it profit the furtherence of the kindom of God by using personal attacks, intimidation, and control the way John did to EdB? The rules of this forum: "...For the teacher and scholar, it's an opportunity to freely share your knowledge. The StudyBibleForum.com is built from the "Bible" up. A synergetic resource built to enhance and deepen your study of God's Word. ..." Furthur: "...Postings are not to be intended as a personal attack on the authority of the Bible or on other users of this forum. They are not to be submitted as an effort to foster divisiveness, ill-will, dissension or disruptions to this forum. Please carefully proofread your posting to ensure it represents your best efforts." Pastor Glenn |
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358 | Ten kings identity related to verse 14. | Rev 17:16 | Pastor Glenn | 59481 | ||
Verse 14 seems to identify the ten kings by who they make war against. However, this verse identifies them by who they hate. | ||||||
359 | Ten kings identity related to verse 16. | Rev 17:14 | Pastor Glenn | 59480 | ||
This verse seems to identify the ten kings by who they make war against. However, verse 16 identifies them by who they hate. | ||||||
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