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4181 | What is the point? | 1 Thessalonians | kalos | 1348 | ||
Matthew 24:24. Dear EveryHome: I quote from your message: . . . "The church will enter that period unprepared, spiritually naked, vulnerable, and ripe for the Antichrist's deception. . . . . . . if what the church has been taught… no persecution… no tribulation… straight to heaven on a cloud… turns out to be incorrect… then apostasy will bloom. It will become very easy to doubt the Word of God (as you were taught it) if you are a pretriber . . ." . . . Your comments seem to contradict Matt 24:24, where it says: . . . Matt 24:24 (KJV) "For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect." . . . The key phrase here is "if it were possible." . . . (See also John 6:37; Rom 8:28) |
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4182 | Predestination vs free will--a thought.. | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1345 | ||
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." (See: www.gty.org/IssuesandAnswers/archive/election.htm) |
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4183 | Is there an age of accountability? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1286 | ||
Your original question, Is there an age of accountability?, was asked on 03-11-2001. However, 9 days before that I had answered a similar question. My answer is as follows: . . . AGE OF ACCOUNTIBILITY Answer Bible general JVH0212 Fri 03/2/01, 8:05am "Although a popular belief, there is no mention of an "age of accountability" in Scripture. . . . " . . . In this answer what is there that could possibly be characterized as "harsh, mocking rhetoric"? When asked a simple, straightforward question, I gave a simple, straightforward answer. . . . There is an old saying, "Ask a _____ question, you get a _____ answer." |
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4184 | But can WE know this? | Hebrews | kalos | 1281 | ||
Very good answer! Very Good! If this is the "show that never ends," -- and it is -- then you, my friend, are the star of the show. Your prolific entries, your insight and your humor keep this show high in the Nielsen ratings. And how refreshing to receive an entry from an "admitted" anything, Arminianist or otherwise. | ||||||
4185 | Still...can WE know this? | Hebrews | kalos | 1263 | ||
Dear Friend, I do not consider you an antagonist or adversary of any kind. And thank you for reminding me of that of which I continually need reminding: that in your ministry your concern is not with pure abstract theology, but with explaining and applying it in the daily life of others. You made a point in your letter that I just wasnt considering -- the practical application of all that you read and study. Sometimes I think if we were discussing these matters face to face, without the limitations of time and distance, we would more readily comprehend each other's points. And, speaking for myself, there would be less misunderstanding of the points you make. I thoroughly enjoy your input and go looking for it every day. Thanks for your friendship and your regular submissions to this site. |
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4186 | BEST COMMENTARY ON REVELATION? | Revelation | kalos | 1222 | ||
Thanks for your good answer. To understand that there are indeed four main approaches to the interpretation of the book of Revelation is fundamental to any study of this book. I.e., not only are there different explanations of the prophecies, but also note that not everyone considers Revelation a book of prophecy. As you so accurately point out, some take a historical and others an allegorical approach to Revelation. | ||||||
4187 | do we have any free will? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1154 | ||
I agree with you, Jules. I guess this forum has room for everybody and everything. But "cryptic", as our friend suggests? I thought the purpose of this site was to make things clearer, not more cryptic, confused and muddled. I don't know what my success rate is, but I personally try hard to make my notes and answers as clear and easily understood as I can, given the topic at hand. Even if no one else agrees with my answers, I try to make them simple enough for the average television addict to understand. | ||||||
4188 | COULD A BELIEVER LOSE THEIR SALVATION? | Hebrews | kalos | 1139 | ||
Your interpretation of the various passages quoted in your message, I can tell, are your honest and sincere beliefs. Thousands, even millions, of people share your interpretation and beliefs. In fact at one time I believed exactly as you do. Whether I have become a traitor or a convert is something we won't know until we sit down in that big Bible class in the sky and are taught by the Author Himself. . . . I got sidetracked if I was trying to get you to change those beliefs. "A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still." My focus should have been on sharing my understanding of the doctrine and of the Scriptures I used, leaving you to decide for yourself -- not to get you to agree with me. Your patient, reasonable reply has helped me to get back on track. Thank you for your patient, conscientious, well written reply. |
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4189 | Who has the opportunity to be saved? | Job 38:1 | kalos | 1135 | ||
Thanks for your reply. It is I who owe you an apology: I'm afraid I have been somewhat passionate and have made unkind remarks to you. See, that's why I couldn't be on the radio to field Bible questions. That and the fact that I don't know all the answers -- not by a long shot. I get too emotional, too passionate, whatever you want to call it. . . . Probably what I should do with my replies is to write them and then sleep on them. Re-read them the next day and decide whether they are appropriate before I send them. . . . I really like this new attitude of mutual respect and kindness, even though we don't agree on every last little thing. . . . I too think we may be closer in our beliefs than we realize. Perhaps some of the differences are because I'm not thorough enough in my questions or comments. Or perhaps I don't choose the right words to convey what I mean. I sincerely mean this. Thanks again for your reply. |
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4190 | Who has the opportunity to be saved? | Job 38:1 | kalos | 1093 | ||
Jg8ball, I want to thank you for your pleasant reply to my previous message. And thanks for saying: "...you can stop using Calvinism." I'd be delighted to stop using that C word. You have no idea what a relief it is to just drop it from my vocabulary. (smiles) Good question in your last line. I must admit: you've got me there. I only know that the Bible is filled with clear verses saying in different words and in different ways that Whosoever will may come. "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." "Whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." . . . Yet it also clearly indicates that we don't choose God, He chooses us. God and God alone has taken the initiative in our salvation from the beginning to the end. God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world for salvation. (See Eph 1:4 and following.) "...God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation..." (2 Th 2:13) . . . The Bible teaches two different things: whosoever will and God's choosing. How can two apparently contradictory statements be true? I don't know -- they just are. A word which well describes this is paradox, which is defined as "a seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true." No sarcasm intended in my answer. This is my best attempt at answering your question. To give a deeper or more comprehensive answer to your question would be to parrot the views of others. I myself would need to dig deeper into the Bible doctrine of Election before I could come up with an answer of my own. I will admit, and this is NOT a cop-out, there are aspects of election that I do not understand. . . . It is apparent to me that not everything in the Bible, such as the Trinity or the origin of God Himself, can be explained. I no longer try to explain that which cannot be explained. Please have some tolerance and patience with me regarding my custom of not attempting to explain the unexplainable. Even if I am wrong regarding explanations of the unexplainable, this is my sincere position. I'm not trying to win any arguments or persuade you that my stand on this is the only stand. Friends? I hope so. . . . I honestly look forward to your reply. One thing I'll say for you: you've given this topic a lot of thought and have come up with some very interesting questions. |
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4191 | Arminian viewpoint? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1088 | ||
Unfortunately, high percentages of professing Christians hold some Bible-related or Christianity-related ideas that are simply without support, sometimes without mention, in the Bible. I do not say that is the case with your question. I merely point out that it is something to be aware of. Respectfully yours, JVH | ||||||
4192 | Is any type of contraception allowed? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1087 | ||
Charis, your answer is excellent. It shows a great deal of knowledge and understanding -- Scriptural, biological and social -- of the subject. There's not a word of your answer that anyone could refute with Scripture. . . . One group that has traditionally forbidden the use of any method of birth control except abstinence is the Roman Catholic Church. They have their reasons, with which I'm not actually familiar. But, along with you, I see no place where the Bible expressly prohibits the use of contraceptives. . . . On the other hand, many Scriptures and Scriptural principles could be cited to argue against abortion, the USA's favorite form of birth control, especially abortion on demand. The first one that comes to mind is the Commandment "Thou shalt not kill," Exodus 20:13. Nor do I find any portion of Scripture condoning child abuse, of which abortion is the worst form, resulting in death. And none of the teachings of Jesus or the apostles give approval to the abuse of women. Since half of all abortion victims are girls, is this not abuse of women? . . . Well, I'm sure you're familiar with the arguments against abortion. Thanks, Charis, for an on-target, thorough answer to the question. Keep them coming. Every day I search out Answers and Notes written by you. Your answers are always well thought out, but they are never dull. Take care. . . .. JVH0212 |
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4193 | Eternal Security and 2 Peter 2:20 ??? | 2 Peter | kalos | 1083 | ||
Verse 20 is part of the verses that make up chapter 2. In v. 20, the word "they" is a pronoun. Every pronoun must have an antecedent (a noun to which it refers). To find the antecedent, you have to keep reading what comes before the antecedent until you find the noun. In this case, the antecedent of "they" (v. 20) is "false teachers" (v. 1). . . . If this answer is too complex, remedial reading classes for adults are offered at many public schools and colleges. Or you may want to read chapter 2 in one of those new versions intended for the illiterate and the subliterate. . . . If you use an exhaustive concordance for the NIV, you too will come up with 250 occurences of the words elect, election, choose, chose, and chosen. You will also find the word "freewill" occurs a total of 22 times in the Bible. Stop riding me about the number of times the above words appear in the Bible. It's a simple matter of statistics, not interpretation. . . . Thank you for getting through one entire question of yours without mentioning the word Calvinism or Calvinist. |
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4194 | Arminian viewpoint? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 1064 | ||
I'm sorry I misunderstood the intent of your original question about Arminian and Calvinist children. Looked like a joke to me. Sincerely sorry I've offended you. I am also growing very weary of all this Calvinist stuff. For the last time, I NEVER NEVER USED THE WORD CALVINIST EXCEPT WHEN SOMEONE ELSE USED IT FIRST. AND I NEVER NEVER NEVER SAID I WAS A CALVINIST. I THOUGHT THE KING JAMES ONLY PEOPLE WERE HUMORLESS AND INTOLERANT. YOU ANTI-CALVINISTS HAVE THEM BEAT BY A MILE. | ||||||
4195 | Denying the Master | 2 Peter | kalos | 1042 | ||
2 Peter 2:1" 'who bought them.' The terms which Peter used here are more analogical than theological, speaking of a human master over a household. The master bought slaves, and the slaves owed the master allegiance as their sovereign. (For an OT parallel, see Deut. 32:5,6, where God is said to have bought Israel, though they rejected Him.). . . ." Doctrinally, this analogy can be viewed as responsibility for submission to God which the false teachers had refused. Beyond this, they are probably claiming that they were Christians," and "that the Lord had bought them actually and personally. With some sarcasm, Peter mocks such a claim by writing of their coming damnation. Thus, the passage is describing the sinister character of the false teachers who claim Christ, but deny His lordship over their lives." . . . (John MacArthur, MacArthur Study Bible, Nashville:Word, 1997) |
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4196 | (still) God created evil? | Genesis | kalos | 1022 | ||
. . . Charis, I just wanted to pass along to you the following. I wrote it BEFORE I read your Note, "Maitta! No mas." Looks like we were both thinking along the same lines re "(still) God created evil?" . . . re the computer that Mr. G. made (?) . . . Unanswered Genesis JVH0212 Mon 03-12-01, 12:20pm . . . I have a question. This computer that Mr. G. made -- does it come with Spell Checker? |
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4197 | (still) God created evil? | Genesis | kalos | 1014 | ||
P.S. Also, thanks for clarifying for me the meaning of the original question, "Why did God put us on earth with satin?" I thought it was because neither silk nor velvet had yet been invented at that time. | ||||||
4198 | (still) God created evil? | Genesis | kalos | 1012 | ||
Congratulations, Charis! Ditto, Bravo and Amen! Well put. I couldn't even come close to answering the question as well as you did. . . . From JVH0212 |
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4199 | Is there no volition? | John 15:4 | kalos | 1009 | ||
Good morning, Charis! . . . Likewise because of my respect for you, I too will not allow a disagreement to come between us. I doubt that there is one person in my church who would agree with me on every point of doctrine. But, regardless, I sure love and appreciate those folks. . . . The verse you quoted, Rom 3:4, is one of my all-time favorites. Maybe it should be a motto for this forum. . . . Continued fellowship with each other is also my desire, as well as yours. Good to hear from you. Take care. . . . Sincerely, John (which IS the name on my birth certificate). |
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4200 | Is there no volition? | John 15:4 | kalos | 954 | ||
P.S. Likewise this week has been more interesting and stimulating for me because of your recent note, "Dear fellow, please understand." Also, I was humbled by your note. I misjudged you and, after reading your note, I was sorry I had done so. |
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