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4201 | Scandal of the Catholic Priesthood | Jude 1:4 | Hank | 52649 | ||
Sorry, Brian; perhaps I drew the wrong inference from your post. To a certain degree all Christians take the rap for the the offenses of the few and the beneficient influence of the church universal is likewise diminished, so it is not peculiarly a Catholic problem. Christians from every communion need to pray and continue always to pray for the peace, unity, and purity of Christ's church. Fraternally yours in Christ Jesus, --Hank | ||||||
4202 | Can you lose your salvation? | Revelation | Hank | 45169 | ||
Would you cite scriptural illustrations of those who "lost" their salvation, or of solid foundational scriptural teaching that salvation belongs, theologically speaking, in the "lost and found" department? --Hank | ||||||
4203 | Can you lose your salvation? | Revelation | Hank | 45190 | ||
tomn, as I recall, sir, the question was directed to abimco, not to you. But so that you won't feel left out, I'll ask you a question: Why do you need to know why I asked abimco a question? --Hank | ||||||
4204 | Can you lose your salvation? | Revelation | Hank | 45572 | ||
Interesting thought, CDBJ. While I have no reason (or right) to doubt the faith, sincerity or motives of those well-meaning souls who hold to a faith plus works salvific formula, it strikes me as a bit odd that some of these folks would be happy to carry a bumper sticker around town that says JESUS SAVES, but at the same time think they need to give grace just a little boost with their good works. It seems somewhat incongruous to me to proclaim JESUS SAVES, and at the same time believe that His grace alone is not sufficient to keep one saved, that one must DO SOMETHING to keep himself saved, or in other words, to keep from "losing" his salvation. No, that can't be. If one is powerless to get himself saved in the first place, surely he is just as powerless to keep himself saved. Only Christ can save us. Only Christ can keep us saved. --Hank | ||||||
4205 | who is babylon rev 18 | Revelation | Hank | 53527 | ||
xforeverx, what specifically are the "numerous clues" in the Revelation that are "unmistakenly related to the WTC attacks? --Hank | ||||||
4206 | who is babylon rev 18 | Revelation | Hank | 53570 | ||
Some of the clues of Revelation 18 are intriguing but obviously coincidental. It is a broad jump in exegesis to say that the Babylon of Revelation and New York City are one and the same. Neither does the time frame fit the New York City and World Trade Center interpretation. --Hank | ||||||
4207 | What are the implications of Christ resu | Revelation | Hank | 84961 | ||
Then read to the unbeliever the clear and impelling truth of 1 Corinthians 15 and leave him a copy to study for himself. If this powerful message from God's word doesn't move him, my guess is that nothing else will. It would be difficult indeed to improve on Paul's argument. In witnessing to unbelievers, it is good for Christians to keep in mind that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (Romans 10:17). Never should witnesses to unbelievers under estimate the mighty word of God, which is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (see Hebrews 4:12). --Hank | ||||||
4208 | What are the implications of Christ resu | Revelation | Hank | 85046 | ||
While some Christian witnesses are perhaps more creative and innovative than others, the command that Jesus laid down to His disciples still stands as the basic model for speading His gospel: "If the household is worthy, let your peace come upon it. But if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. And whoever will not receive you or hear your words, when you depart from that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet." The herald's responsibility is exactly what Paul instructed Timothy to do: Preach the word. (see 2 Timothy 4:2). Jesus taught us in the parable of the sower that that the word of God will bear fruit sometimes and sometimes it won't. (See Luke 8:4-15). But that doesn't excuse Christians from being evangelists. They still are commanded to go and teach all nations (Matthew 28:19). Christians plant and water. The harvest is up to God. (1 Cor. 3:6) --Hank | ||||||
4209 | What are the implications of Christ resu | Revelation | Hank | 85057 | ||
"Ragman" is indeed an engaging little tale from the talented pen of Walter Wangerin, Jr., who also gave us "The Book of God," a masterful dramatization of the epic events of the Bible. What Charles and Mary Lamb in their "Tales from Shakespeare" did to introduce young or otherwise inexperienced readers to the riches of the Bard of Stratford-on-Avon, Wangerin has done for the Bible. --Hank | ||||||
4210 | 18 Book of Revelation | Revelation | Hank | 94862 | ||
humpy -- Your view of eschatology, the Preterist interpretation developed by the Jesuits, is by no means universally held among Christian believers. It is but one of four major interpretations, the other three being Historical (Postmilennialism), Idealst (Amillennalism), and Futuristic (Premillennialism). ..... I hold to the Futuristic, or Premillennial, perspective, as do a wide number of evangelicals around the world, and as did numerous church fathers from the initial Christian centuries. This perspective is in perfect harmony with the message of the entire Bible. Far fewer interpretive enigmas are engendered by this approach. I post this not to invite an eschatological debate (I will not debate eschatology), but to lend to your answer perspective and balance by noting that there certainly are other views that large numbers of Christian believers hold and consider quite viable and more harmonious with Scripture than the Preterist. --Hank | ||||||
4211 | 18 Book of Revelation | Revelation | Hank | 95128 | ||
humpy - Thanks for clearing up the ages old mysteries of eschatology with a single, isolated verse from Revelation. .... There is a verse in Genesis 6:14 that tells me plainly to build an ark. By the way, do you happen to know where I can buy some good gopher-wood on sale? -:) --Hank | ||||||
4212 | 18 Book of Revelation | Revelation | Hank | 95232 | ||
humpy -- Thanks so much for your response. You obviously poured a great deal of work into it and I appreciate that. And your sincerity is evident, as is your humble respect for God's word ..... I'm no Preterist, but a Premilennialist, and thus your views don't run parallel with mine; nevertheless, I respect your views and your right to voice them. Not long ago on the forum I was invited by another user to debate eschatology. I declined on the grounds that there are two things I don't do: wash windows and debate eschatology. For want of any better reason than this, I likewise decline to engage you in an eschatological discourse. Some of my friends on the forum may wish to pick up the thread, but not I. Again, humpy, my sincere thanks for your kindness in responding, and let me hasten to assure you that you have said nothing to kindle my ire, nothing whatever. Blessings and peace in Christ's name. --Hank | ||||||
4213 | A New Reformation? | Revelation | Hank | 95803 | ||
New Creature - You could have hardly quoted a better source than A. W. Tozer! How the church could use a million titans of the faith like him today! Here was a man who was afire to preach the gospel of Jesus and the cross, not the gospel of material prosperty. He gave the royalities from his books to the needy and never owned a car in his life. What a contrast to some modern-day "preachers" who drive Rolls Royce cars because, they claim, that's what Jesus wants His followers to do. Anyone who would take time to do a web search on A. W. Tozer and read what this man of God has written will be richly rewarded for his efforts. He's one of my heroes of the faith. --Hank | ||||||
4214 | A New Reformation? | Revelation | Hank | 95818 | ||
Justme - For readers who are entertained by the kind of fiction that the "Left Behind" series offers, it is innocent enough diversion, I suppose, as long as they bear in mind that it is largely fiction and stick with Scripture for their facts. This genre of writing has never been my cup of tea. I don't enjoy it and don't read it, but I don't condemn it. The only danger I can see is when it falls into the hands of undiscerning readers who lack the ability to distinguish man's fiction from God's fact. "Left Behind" should be viewed for what it is, fictional entertainment, not exegesis of Scripture. --Hank | ||||||
4215 | A New Reformation? | Revelation | Hank | 95825 | ||
New Creature - Wouldn't you just love to hear a sermon on humility by this pompous, luxury-loving wind-bag of a preacher that you and your wife met at the bed and breakfast inn? --Hank | ||||||
4216 | A New Reformation? | Revelation | Hank | 95827 | ||
New Creature - Well, Mr. LaHaye was at least honest enough to admit that half of his writings is pure fiction. That's better than what many modern preachers and teachers on TV and in the pulpit are willing to admit! --Hank | ||||||
4217 | A New Reformation? | Revelation | Hank | 95828 | ||
Amen. | ||||||
4218 | A New Reformation? | Revelation | Hank | 95874 | ||
New Creature - It's a miracle you're still alive after suggesting that the missus spend her anniversary in the kitchen! How long were you in the hospital after that? :-) --Hank | ||||||
4219 | A New Reformation? | Revelation | Hank | 95877 | ||
Congratulations to you and your wife on the 34th anniversary of your marriage. ..... Chances are she may elect to keep you around for another year! ..... Or is she the sort of optimist who checks with the court house records every year in hopes that the license has expired? :-) God bless both of you. --Hank | ||||||
4220 | 18 Book of Revelation | Revelation | Hank | 95888 | ||
Candylee - Those who visit the Amazing Facts website should also visit Ripley's Believe It Or Not website -- just as a reminder to exercise their option. --Hank | ||||||
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