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41 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151742 | ||
I can't help but to chuckle at your post. The same thought you exude, crossed my mind when I made that statement. Actually, you sound like myself. I was surprised when I was called first called a Calvinist. Then I did a little studying on the label. What little I did study concerning Calvinism, seems to pretty much agree with what I have come across in scripture. But... If you noted, I made the comment that I "tend" to lean toward the Calvinist way of believing. Perhaps I should have stated that, from what little I have studied of Calvinism so far, it "tends" to agree with my scriptural studies. (Check out the book WHILE MEN SLEPT, by Kerby Fannin, Ph.D.) You will find it quite enlightening concerning early church doctrines. When it comes to scripture dear soul, you will find that I will do my best not to argue it. For I firmly believe that “if a fool and a wise man are arguing, who can say which is which?” I love to discuss scripture, but I don’t feel that the word is arguable, only mens ideas concerning it. And as I, you have every right to believe what you believe. You may be right. I may be right. As long as we are not teaching against him, are we not teaching for Him? By the way, I am not a Calvinist. I can’t help it if someone named Calvin read the bible and understood what it said before I did. I prefer the word “scriptural(ist),” for if it is in scripture, I believe it, otherwise it is not worth the paper it is, or isn’t written on… I really don't know how my post got switched to election. I was simply s little depressed over the squabbling in the body. thus my topic in comparrison with the ULTRA-this and that way of today's society. In His name. |
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42 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151737 | ||
"Professing to be wise, they became fools." Oh no! Not another of this sort, I pray. What I had in mind, dear brother Ray, was once, myself to speak in such a manor as to put others down, as your words appear to do. I thought I was doing what was right, but my conscience was seared. Then I ran across 1 Peter 3:16 and my eyes were opened. What have the words of your post accomplished? Who do they glorify? I pray that all those such as we, can have our eyes and heart opened to the depths of His trurh. In Him |
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43 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151733 | ||
Thanks Angel, but that's not where I got it. I derived the thought either from the KJ or NIV. It probably had something to do with moderation. In Him |
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44 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151729 | ||
Well Doc, it's been over 30 years since I did that tid bit of research. Who knows? Perhaps I have had it wrong all these years. Perhaps I shouldn't feel so bad for getting rounder and rounder after all. Either way, I've lived many years with that phrase in mind, and I have found that "anything done to the excess" does tend reverse the initial goal, make one a glutton, or worshiper of one sort or another, which is sinful, or just plain burn one out. In Him. |
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45 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151567 | ||
Doc, I do not like to use the terms “I believe and I feel” when referring to scripture, but though I did use them, my statements are biblically founded. “I believe” there has been adequate scriptural references to prove this assertion. It is odd. When I did not use those terms, I was called arrogant. Now, I am reminded that "In the Study Bible Forum we study the Bible, not feelings, let alone personal ones." You imply that I speak from personal feelings, brother. Though you may disagree, can you not see the validity of my words? No doubt, if it the time isn't here already, it can't be far off, for the preperations are so visably in place for when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; (2 Timothy 4:3) Humbly NYP |
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46 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151566 | ||
No Doc. I can't remember where it was. It has been many years, but I am sure that the meaning was sumed up in my paraphrasure. | ||||||
47 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151565 | ||
Yes, dear brother we already are, but just as in the days of the Apostles, there is so much division. So then, how can a house divided, stand? I know that the Church will never fall, but there are so many within, who are conforming to the ways of the world, and so few who seem to care enough to “fight the good fight.” You state, "You wrote, " There are many 'positions' in scripture." That is not true. There are many positions held by man men. The Scripture does not hold positions. The Scripture is truth revealed. God has communicated coherently and clearly.” Perhaps I could have worded my statement more appropriately, but I would like for you to show me where scripture gives an absolute answer to the "once saved, always saved" question, or the doctrine of Grace and predestination. No doubt you can show me what "you consider" an absolute answer, I can too, but then there is much scripture which can be provided to cast doubt on either of our assertions. There is no doubt that “God has communicated coherently and clearly,” but no one can truthfully make the statement that there is any one particular individual who understands “all His communications, coherently an clearly,” thus I stand behind my statement, " There are many 'positions' in scripture." Yet I will reword it to say that there is much in scripture, which has many interpretations to choose from, numbers of which, are scripturally founded... Until our eyes are opened, who can say which is the correct interpretation? Bottom line, Proverbs 3:5-6. I would love to see the "doctrines of the necessity, clarity, and sufficiency of Scripture." Even more so, I would love to meet the man who has mastered them. Oh, there are many who profess, and many who, no doubt do know much, butI simply do not believe that there is anyone on the face of the earth who fully understands the whole of the word of God. |
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48 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151559 | ||
Though the exact words are not in scripture, I have read the thought therein. Ie., greed, gluttony. I cannot currently put my finger on the passage, but when I do, no doubt, this thread will more than likely be long forgotten. | ||||||
49 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151555 | ||
Original Question: Why can we not just be Christians; All members of one body; the body of Jesus Christ, our savior? Kalos responded: Answer: Foreknowledge 'Occasionally someone will suggest that God's election is based on His foreknowledge of certain events. This argument suggests that God simply looks into the future to see who will believe, and He chooses those whom He sees choosing Him. Notice that 1 Peter 1:2 says the elect are chosen "according to the foreknowledge of God the Father," and Romans 8:29 says, "whom He foreknew, He also predestined." And if divine foreknowledge simply means God's knowledge of what will happen in advance, then these arguments may appear to have some weight behind them. '....But that is not the biblical meaning of "foreknowledge." When the Bible speaks of God's foreknowledge, it refers to God's establishment of a love relationship with that person. The word "know," in both the Old and New Testament, refers to much more than mere cognitive knowledge of a person. Such passages as Hosea 13:4-5; Amos 3:2 (KJV); and Romans 11:2 clearly indicate this. For example, 1 Peter 1:20 says Christ was "foreknown before the foundation of the world." Surely this means more than that God the Father looked into the future to behold Christ! It means He had an eternal, loving relationship with Him. The same is true of the elect, whom we are told God "foreknew" (Romans 8:29). That means He knew them--he loved them--before the foundation of the world.' (www.gty.org/IssuesandAnswers/archive/election.htm) Grace to you, Kalos * * * * * * * * * * * * * Not Yet responded: Thank you Kalos. Though it appears there is room for doubt, I feel strongly that you have proven my position. There are many "positions" in scripture, which cannot be proven absolutely. I feel personally that these passages are of little consequence to those of us who are firmly rooted in Christ. However a doctrine such as this, can easily dishearten the sinner who feels unworthy, or even a week child of God. Still, dear brother, you did not answer my question. “Why can we not just be Christians; All members of one body; the body of Jesus Christ, our savior? “ I prefer an answer as biblically founded as possible. |
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50 | Why can we not just be Christians? | Not Specified | Not yet | 151508 | ||
In his post #351 concerning Calvinism Kalos made the following statement " . . . WHAT DOES THE BIBLE TEACH ABOUT ELECTION? Election is the act of God whereby in eternity past He chose those who will be saved. Election is unconditional, because it does not depend on anything outside of God, such as good works or foreseen faith (Romans 9:16). This doctrine is repeatedly taught in the Bible, and is also demanded by our knowledge of God." Though I know that there are many who are much more learned than I will ever be, I simply do not read the words of scripture as making such a statement as is noted above. No doubt, they can be read as saying such, but the following is how I read it. God is an all knowing God. Before He created the heavens and earth, He knew each and every soul who would ever walk the face of the earth. He also knew who and who would not accept His Word, which was and is His one and only Son. Thus, “Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him. In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will . . . . . . “ Ephesians 1:4-5,11 Is it not his will, as is stated in scripture, that none should perish. If it were as is stated by Kalos, in having chosen His Elect, would it not be His will that the non elect would perish? Who are those he knew? Are they not those whom, from the beginning, He knew would know Him? I think this is more likely to fit the description of the loving and Graceful God of scripture. Is our faith not by His Grace? No, I do not believe that God just “picked and chose” from the pot of humanity, who would, and who would not be saved by His Grace. And though many interpret otherwise, I do not believe such a statement can be found in scripture if one takes scripture as it was intended, “as a whole,” not a bit here and another bit there. “Cover to cover.” I am called a Republican, but I am not a Republican. I am called a conservative, but I am not a conservative. I am called a Calvinist, but I am not a Calvinist. I tend to vote Republican because the party tends to poses morals, and lean toward what is scripturally founded, though they do not always operate by either. I tend to be a bit conservative. I believe the bible teaches such, but it also teaches charity and sympathy. I am called Calvinist because I believe what scripture teaches, even though others read it differently. I once looked up the biblical definition of the word “sin.” One of the many definitions of sin in scripture, is “anything done to the excess. It appears to me that Republicans, Democrats, Conservatives, Liberals, Calvinists and Armenianists, or what ever they are called, all tend to be ULTRA--Republican, ULTRA- Democrats, ULTRA-Conservatives, ULTRA-this and, ULTRA-that. Even when the opponent is right, they refuse to admit it and change their views. Why can we not just be Christians; All members of one body; the body of Jesus Christ, our savior? |
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51 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | Not yet | 151519 | ||
In his post #351 concerning Calvinism Kalos made the following statement " . . . WHAT DOES THE BIBLE TEACH ABOUT ELECTION? Election is the act of God whereby in eternity past He chose those who will be saved. Election is unconditional, because it does not depend on anything outside of God, such as good works or foreseen faith (Romans 9:16). This doctrine is repeatedly taught in the Bible, and is also demanded by our knowledge of God." Though I know that there are many who are much more learned than I will ever be, I simply do not read the words of scripture as making such a statement as is noted above. No doubt, they can be read as saying such, but the following is how I read it. God is an all knowing God. Before He created the heavens and earth, He knew each and every soul who would ever walk the face of the earth. He also knew who and who would not accept His Word, which was and is His one and only Son. Thus, “Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him. In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will . . . . . . “ Ephesians 1:4-5,11 Is it not his will, as is stated in scripture, that none should perish. If it were as is stated by Kalos, in having chosen His Elect, would it not be His will that the non elect would perish? Who are those he knew? Are they not those whom, from the beginning, He knew would know Him? I think this is more likely to fit the description of the loving and Graceful God of scripture. Is our faith not by His Grace? No, I do not believe that God just “picked and chose” from the pot of humanity, who would, and who would not be saved by His Grace. And though many interpret otherwise, I do not believe such a statement can be found in scripture if one takes scripture as it was intended, “as a whole,” not a bit here and another bit there. “Cover to cover.” I am called a Republican, but I am not a Republican. I am called a conservative, but I am not a conservative. I am called a Calvinist, but I am not a Calvinist. I tend to vote Republican because the party tends to poses morals, and lean toward what is scripturally founded, though they do not always operate by either. I tend to be a bit conservative. I believe the bible teaches such, but it also teaches charity and sympathy. I am called Calvinist because I believe what scripture teaches, even though others read it differently. I once looked up the biblical definition of the word “sin.” One of the many definitions of sin in scripture, is “anything done to the excess. It appears to me that Republicans, Democrats, Conservatives, Liberals, Calvinists and Armenianists, or what ever they are called, all tend to be ULTRA--Republican, ULTRA- Democrats, ULTRA-Conservatives, ULTRA-this and, ULTRA-that. Even when the opponent is right, they refuse to admit it and change their views. Why can we not just be Christians; All members of one body; the body of Jesus Christ, our savior? |
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52 | GOD gives Jesus the power to save? | Prov 3:5 | Not yet | 151500 | ||
I really do not believe that there is a straight forward biblical answer to your question. The Trinity is a subject of much discussion, and though some may be closer than others, I do not believe anyone has the correct answer. No doubt there are many such topics in scripture which are simply beyond our current omprehension.Thus there is Proverbs 3:5-6. Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. In Him NTP |
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53 | The Arminianism/Calvinism" debate | Heb 6:4 | Not yet | 151053 | ||
Question withdrawn. Should have read a little farther down before opening mouth. | ||||||
54 | WHO is Hebrews 6:4-11 refering to? | Heb 6:4 | Not yet | 151051 | ||
A belated thanks, Hank | ||||||
55 | The Arminianism/Calvinism" debate | Heb 6:4 | Not yet | 151050 | ||
Please forgive me. I do not wish to cause strife, but isn't this a "Bible Discussion Forum"? Is there something wrong with an "Arminianism/Calvinism" debate? My way of believing scripture has been labled "Calvinism," but I still like to debate and read debates of those aposed. As long as the debates glorify, rather than degrade His name. No matter what a belief is labeled, are the participants herein censored to chosen topics of debate? |
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56 | Do you need to be a Scholar? | Acts 4:13 | Not yet | 151035 | ||
As a famous Bible teacher once put it. "Graze in the pastures of others, but give your own milk." | ||||||
57 | Tongues, madness or sign for unbeliever | 1 Cor 14:22 | Not yet | 151034 | ||
Scripture specifically states that "tongues edifies no-one other than the individual who speaks them." Tongues are of no benefit to an unbeliever. In fact they are of no benefit to anyone, not even the speaker, unless there is an interpreter. The unbeliever would consider it madness unless his eyes were opened by the Holy Spirit, in which case he would no longer be an unbeliever. |
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58 | Reincarnation, scripturally founded? | Not Specified | Not yet | 150754 | ||
I often hear the word reincarnation in a scriptural sense. Scripture states that "it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment." This statement was made in the NT. I know that some OT individuals seemed to believe in reincarnation, but can anyone point out anything in the OT (other than questions) that might imply reincarnation? |
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59 | Reincarnation, scripturally founded? | Heb 9:27 | Not yet | 150758 | ||
I often hear the word reincarnation in a scriptural sense. Scripture states that "it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment." This statement was made in the NT. I know that some OT individuals seemed to believe in reincarnation, but can anyone point out anything in the OT (other than questions) that might imply reincarnation? |
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60 | Reincarnation, scripturally founded? | Heb 9:27 | Not yet | 150756 | ||
I often hear the word reincarnation in a scriptural sense. Scripture states that "it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment." This statement was made in the NT. I know that some OT individuals seemed to believe in reincarnation, but can anyone point out anything in the OT (other than questions) that might imply reincarnation? |
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