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41 | why do we have to call Jesus -Lord Jesus | Rom 10:9 | meta | 209818 | ||
Thank you CDBJ, I will do that, You have nice day too |
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42 | Does Christ come into our hearts? | Rom 10:9 | meta | 210293 | ||
Thanks for the advice about questions and notes. I will get my sea legs soon. I am not sure you understand my point. Are you implying that only by saying the exact words found somewhere in scripture can we pray and be saved? Does Jesus hear the cry of my heart when I seek Him earnestly. Or does He wait until I get the words right? As for the second question. It is very clear. The word "can", meaning, is it possible? It is also clear that the words "through the Holy Spirit working" refers to His ability. Only God can impart eternal life. I am certain that you agree with that. I agree that it is not only presumptuous or unwise but more accurately impossible to improve on His words. Furthermore It would be wise for you to communicate with me exactly which words you are referring to. It is also unclear what you are referring to when you talk about deviating from the teachings of Christ and the apostles. I thought I was referring to the words of the apsotle Paul when he said Eph 3:17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; Was it something else you were referring to? |
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43 | Does Christ come into our hearts? | Rom 10:9 | meta | 210308 | ||
Thanks CDBJ, I really appreciate everything you said. and there is no but or however. Your words are refreshing and life giving. You have a great day too Meta |
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44 | Does Christ come into our hearts? | Rom 10:9 | meta | 210357 | ||
Hi Doc. Now we are on the same page, Concerning your first point, I concur, therefore there is no need for further discussion. In response to your question the answer is an obvious no. However not having understood the scriptures before I read them did not prevent God from answering the unscriptural prayer of "come into my heart". If Salvation is entirely a work of God and if I did not understand His ways before I looked to Him for my salvation how then can we say that the way in which I did come to Him ie. praying a prayer that does not appear in scripture but does not conflict with scripture, was not brought about by Him. Especially in the light of Him being able to do "far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think," One more point. The statement in Eph 3:17 is not an imperative. (That according to the dictionary implies a demand) It was in fact Paul's prayer that we would " be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God. Eph 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen." So Christ dwelling in our hearts through faith here seems to be the result of a saint being "strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man," and in this case as an answer to prayer. The third point. I agree that God behaves (if that is a correct adjective for God) according to His nature and in consistency with His word. My question was more concerning those ways being sometimes beyond our understanding even to the most accurate and learned scholar of His Word. Therefore I agree that God will not act in ways that are not consistent with His Nature and His word however He is not bound by our understanding of His Word. Eph 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us I have another question for you. What do you believe He means when He says " “ according to the power that works within us" in this context? |
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45 | Did Jesus heal everyone? | 2 Cor 12:9 | meta | 209792 | ||
I am sorry I should have clarified. Did he turn any one away when He was in the flesh on the earth? I am not looking for a question about a Christian appropriating healing. Did Jesus Christ say no to anyone while on earth. He did come close in Matt 15:25 But she came and began to bow down before Him, saying, "Lord, help me!" Verse Info. Notes Matt 15:26 And He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." Verse Info. Notes Matt 15:27 But she said, "Yes, Lord; but even the dogs feed on the crumbs which fall from their masters' table." Verse Info. Notes Matt 15:28 Then Jesus said to her, "O woman, your faith is great; it shall be done for you as you wish." And her daughter was healed at once. In this case He asked her a question and then healed. |
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46 | Did Jesus heal everyone? | 2 Cor 12:9 | meta | 209795 | ||
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47 | Did Jesus heal everyone? | 2 Cor 12:9 | meta | 233281 | ||
Thank you John for trying to answer my question. My question was did Jesus turn any one away? I should have been more clear. I was aking if Jesus Christ turned any one away that was seeking healing while He was on earth. I apologise for that. Your second statement takes a bit of a leap to presume what I was getting at. I was asking a question without implying that Paul or anyone else should jsut believe or heal everyone. If that were true it would leave a lot of people hurting. While we are on the subject though Do you have a lot of understanding about what the thorn was? We know that it was "a messenger from Satan to torment me" Paul implored The Lord "that it might leave me" There is weakness, insults distresses,persecutions difficulties mentioned, but not sickness. I am not implying that it was definitely not a sickness only that the scriptures are not stating that it is. So I still have questions. |
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48 | Did Jesus heal everyone? | 2 Cor 12:9 | meta | 233282 | ||
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49 | Nothing but the Blood of Jesus | Eph 2:13 | meta | 234883 | ||
Hi Doc, I agree with you that it is a strange accusation. The one moment in time that all of eternity past and future is measured from is the cross. The single act of The Creator dying to rescue His creation from death is beyond what we could conceive or ask for. The most brilliant remedy, the greatest act of courage and the most effective and powerfull victory ever won should leave us humbled and in awe of our glorious and beautifull savior. How can anyone state that someone else is too atonement centered?. I do have a question though. Are evangelicals the only believers that make such mistakes? How many evangelicals would completely agree with your statements? I find it odd that a group has to be named to make this point. I find it odd that so many Christians have to look to some other group that they do not agree with to make their point. I understand that you cannot change the fact that these people may have claimed to be evangelicals. Is that why they were in error? Or is it just that they were deceived. If these folks were all in california would it be californian evangelicals. If these were people that all graduated university would it be educated Californian evangelicals. I think you can see where I am going with this. Please note the following is a direct extraction from the definition of the word "evangelical" : "emphasizing salvation by faith in the atoning death of Jesus Christ through personal conversion, the authority of Scripture, and the importance of preaching as contrasted with ritual" So if these so called evengelicals in your words "challenged the dominant understanding of Christ's death on the Cross as the substitute for our sins." then it is logical to state that they were not doing so as evangelicals but as unbelieving and deceived Christians. Perhaps we could be less divisive if we spoke about the arguements themselves and not malign some good people who may exalt Christ in their hearts, their conversations and their deeeds, in some cases as much as non evangelicals and in some cases maybe even more than some non evangelicals. Is that possible? You are a wonder full brother in Christ. Meta Luke 18:8b However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth? |
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50 | Nothing but the Blood of Jesus | Eph 2:13 | meta | 234891 | ||
Those are fine arguments Doc. I still feel that the fact that these people were evangelicals is irrelevant and therefore unecessary in making your point. I see no benefit. I do agree that Jesus himself said that he came not to bring peace but a sword Mat 10:34 There is no scriptural basis and no argument for unecessarily categorising the people that were in error here. It is a human practice that is not bliblical but comes from our sin nature. If there were some distiction as to what type of fallen creatures we are that make such mistakes I cannot see it. I definitly do not subscribe to peace or unity at any price. However I fail to see a price here. We are in fact to make an effort to preserve unity. Eph 4:3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Let me reiterate. If there were a benefit. If it helped to reveal truth or enlighten us then I do not suggest we hide truth to protect anyone. Again that is not the case. It is a useless fact that they were evangelicals. You have so much wisdom and I am on your side (another irrelevant fact) about the atonement issue. If we are to judge ourselves first then I suggest you do just that. Why not ask The Lord what He would say concerning this issue? Blessings in Christ Meta |
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51 | Nothing but the Blood of Jesus | Eph 2:13 | meta | 234902 | ||
Hi Doc, Please forgive me. I do believe it is beneficial that you mentioned that it was evangelicals in light of the fact that what they were deviating from was one of the basic principles of evangelicalism. In this context it only makes sense to make that reference. I was reacting to something that I do see so often. One group pointing at another rather than lifting up Christ. This is definitely not what you were doing and my reaction was unwarranted. Had I taken time to really pay attention to your first reply I would have realised that. I regret that I wasted your time with this nonsense. Thank you for your faithfulness. In Him Meta |
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52 | Are we to be under a spiritual covering? | 2 Tim 2:15 | meta | 221348 | ||
Hello Brad, Yes it helps. I was asking a question to get views. I am not stating that I think such a thing is healthy or scriptural. I believe your view is correct. 1 Tim 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, Thank you for the quick reply Meta |
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53 | Will God forgive me? | Jude 1:24 | meta | 235024 | ||
oops Please forgive. I accidentally posted by hitting the wrong key. The answer #1 posted is complete. The one listed as #2 was not. please ignore #2 Thanks Meta. |
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