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481 | Can the blood of bulls take away sin? | Heb 10:4 | Robert Nicholson | 53062 | ||
Simchat Torah In Hebrews 10 the writer is comparing the shadow or type of the old covenant to the fulfilment of that shadow fulfiled in Christ. In V. 1-3 we find that the sacrifices of old covered sin for season and then the rememberance of sin. Thus, in V.4 we read "it is impossible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins." However, under the new covenant in Christ we find that his sacrifice was once for all v. 10 " But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God" V11 The old testament sacrifices covered sin, but the blood of Jesus Christ provided a way whereby God could forgive the sins of those who had died in faith before the cross and for those who by faith put their trust in him after the cross. Forgiveness such as this "their sins and iniquities I will remember no more" is only found in Christ alone. Praise his name Robert |
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482 | Is the consuming fire in Heb. hell fire? | Heb 10:26 | Robert Nicholson | 63391 | ||
Baddog: In Hebrews 10 1-18 we have a comparision of the Old Covenant under the law in comparision to the new covenant in Christ. In the old covenant it was impossible for sins to be forgiven and yet in Christ the Lord says "Their sins and iniquites I will remember no more" V.17 From verse 19-25 we have exhortations to the believers which should mark those who have been forgiven in Christ. V.26-31 Paul is not accusing any believer of this, but describes a hypothetical situation. "If we sin wilfully" This has the sense of deliberate disobedience to the truth. In other words if a person appears to know that Christ died for our sins and yet diliberately turns agains the truth "there is no more sacrifice for sins" Death was the judgment of God to those who despised Moses law" Do we think that the judgment of God against apostacy will be less for those who dispise and "hath trodden under foot the Son of God...?" Those who have deliberately turned against the truth have nothing to look for but the judgment of God at the most fearful level v.27 and v.31. I hope this helps a little Robert |
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483 | Robert, so is it the fire 1 of damnation | Heb 10:26 | Robert Nicholson | 63484 | ||
Brother Bob: The reason I was careful about using the word Apostate is that I do not believe that a saved person can become an apostate. I would say that the word of God supports the view that apostates will suffer eternal damnation. As I expressed in the last post, it would appear that Paul is not accusing them in Hebrews 10 but is warning them those who may be wavering between accepting the truth or going back to the sacrifices of old; that they either accept the truth (Christ) or the judgment of God. I would agree with you that the "fiery indignation" of verse is not referring to the lake of fire of Rev. 20, but is referring to as you have quoted "our God is a consuming fire" Heb. 12:29 and Deut. 4:24. In Deut.9:3 God is portrayed as "a consuming fire" who completely judges them who turns against him. Would you think that we could look at God as "a conmsuming fire" from two perspectives: (a) That those who stand before him in their sin will be judged righteously and the fire of his judgment will leave them empty handed in view of eternity. (b) Those who have been redeemed and forgiven will also stand before the Judgment seat of Christ and their lives will be judged. For them the sin question was settled at Calvary, however, the fire will try their motives and works and as explained to the builders of 1 Cor. 3:12-15 everything will be manifiest "because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is" v.13 There is no question at this judgment as to the eternal security of those being judged. For the Christian we will not end up empty handed. ", who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God."(1 Cor. 4:5) Forgive me if I have go on too long Robert |
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484 | Where is faith from? | Heb 11:1 | Robert Nicholson | 34710 | ||
brother Charis: Faith is a wonderful topic when it comes to Christ. The faith which we have placed in him is likened to a "hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;" (Heb. 6:19) What is faith as it relates to our relationship to God? Faith as found in Strongs word study is : "Conviction of the truth of anything" Faith is a noun, it is the inner conviction which we receive the moment we rest upon Christ as revealed to us by the Holy Spirit. This conviction can not be destroyed or lost if it is upon Christ alone. Some would argue, but how can you prove that what you believe is true? In other words is the Bible true in its revealtion of Christ to us? Can we depend upon it with our soul for eternity? Faith is founded on fact. These facts can be observed by the believer and the unbeliever. Unbelief does not change facts. Some again argue, you claim the Bible is true "because it says so itself" This is circular thinking. I believe that the foundation to the scriptures rests in Christ. Was he who he claimed to be? I think the starting point begins at his resurrection. Think of Thomas who demanded physical proof of Chirst's resurrection before he would believe. At this point he did not have faith in the resurrected Christ. We see the grace of God in his case when the Lord Jesus said to him: "Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing." (John 20:27) The answer of Thomas shows to us the conviction or faith which was given to him the moment he saw the risen Lord "Thomas answered and said, "My Lord and My God." Jesus said "Thomas because you have seen you have believed. Blessed are they who have not seen and yet have believed. The facts of the resurrection of Christ prove that he was who he claimed to be! - the empty tomb - the undesturbed grave clothes - no body in the tomb - his bodily appearances to those he loved - the wounds of Calvary still visible - seen of over 400 people at once. - After 40 days taken up into glory - later seen by Paul on the road to Damascus What about outsiders? - the guards knew he was gone and were paid to lie. In fact his resurrection was know throughout the area. Paul in his defence before King Agrippa testified that "Christ should suffer and that he would be the first to rise from the dead" (Acts 26:23) Agrippa tried to say Paul was mad. However, Pauls answer is significant: "For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner."Acts 26:26 Agrippa, nor any of his advisors argued against the historical fact concerning the death, buriel and resurrection of Christ. The lie of the guards "his disciples stole the body while we slept"; This statement proves that something was wrong with the picture. Roman guards who slept would normally be put to death, and not allowed to spread lies. The proof of this resurrection is seen in the life of his apostles who suffered much for his sake and some were martyered in his name. Why did they do this? Because they personally witnessed the risen Christ. When God by his spirit reveals to us the truth that he died for our sins, was buried and rose again the third day. Once we are convinced of this everything else falls into place. Where does faith come from? "Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of (our) faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God." (Heb. 12:2) Note that our is in italics Faith is not something which we can not work up on our own. It is taking God at his word as shown to us in the scriptures. "For by grace are we saved by faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works lest any should boast" Eph 2:8 What is the difference between saving faith and faith? Many people will admit that they believe about Christ that he died, was buried and was raised from the dead. And yet they are not saved! They have never experience the inner conviction that God is true, that Christ is our redeemer and that he lives. Faith is given to us by God the moment we rest upon the truth which he reveals to us by his Spirit through his grace alone. Can we receive or attain more? I think most would admit that "it is a little faith in a great God" However, after we are saved our confidence in him becomes more settled or mature, if we feed on his word and live for him. When we have doubts, they are usually self-doubts. Our clarity of faith is dependent on the amount we are willing to "put off" those things which would distract us from him. Peace to you in his name. Robert |
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485 | Define Hebrews 11:8-19 | Heb 11:13 | Robert Nicholson | 51042 | ||
Hebrews 11 is a wonderful chapter! V. 1 "Faith is the substance of things hoped or the evidence of things not seen" In other words, faith is founded on fact, it is founded on the promises of God and it is based on what God has done before. Faith is not belief in the unknown, but rather belief in the promises of God which are known. In Heb. 11 we read of the heros of faith who "died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them from afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embrassed them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth" Heb. 11:13 The examples are given: "Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain" "Enoch who walked with God "was translated that he should not see death: and was not found" V.5 Noah moved by faith "prepared an ark to the saving of his house" V 7 "by faith Abraham when he was called" Abraham listened to God and stepped out on his promises by faith. Abraham's test took him to the point he was asked to give his son Isaac. The principle here is that God calls certain people and he wansts them to move by faith. My father used to explain faith this way: God will give you certain information, if you accept it, you will move by faith. Faith is like stepping in the dark with a flash light. Each step will illuminate where we are going. So it is with God, as we trust him by faith and step forward he will reveal his will to us. What I love about Hebrews 11: 8-19 That these people no matter how limited their vision trusted God and it is written "that these died in faith, not having received the promises, but were persuaded of them afar off, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilrims on the earth. These dear people did not understand the big picture but they trusted God with what they had; they saw the promise afar off. So it is today our faith is centered in Christ and his work and we know that we belong to him forever. Even though we see through a glass darkly, we know that one day we will see him face to face. Define Hebrews 11"87-19???? People before the cross trusted the light which God gave them which pointed forward to Christ on the cross. Today, we have the same privilege to look backward by faith to the cross and by faith we explain thanksgiving "unto him who loved us and redeemed us to God by his blood, be glory for forever"! Our faith is founded on Christ who is the solid rock who will never fail. Faith is never in the unknown; sometimes in the unseen. God bless each one in him Robert |
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486 | Should Christian's vote? | Heb 11:13 | Robert Nicholson | 65514 | ||
Greetings New Creature: First of all I do not judge my brothers or sisters as to their personal convictions on this issue. However, a few thoughts for consideration. I have quoted Heb. 11:13, one could ask what does this have to do with voting? I believe it reminds us of the Christian's walk of faith and occuppation on this earth. We read of those who walked by faith and how "they confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims (exiles) on the earth" This world is not our home, we are "strangers" away from home and "pilgrims" going home. As such we are ambassadors for Christ (2 Cor. 5:20), it is our responsibility to be a postive testimony for our home country which is heavenly. Peace Robert |
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487 | On the Church | Heb 11:37 | Robert Nicholson | 64728 | ||
prayon: The following gives a paraphrase of the article. http://www.johnhus.org/beliefs/index.html |
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488 | but why the teachers of today don't beli | James 3:1 | Robert Nicholson | 55544 | ||
The Bible is right: In Isaiah 30:10 we read the request of those "who would not hear the law of the Lord" "Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:" This thought is given by Paul in his letter to Timothy in regard to people in the last days "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;" You ask the question "Why do teachers of today not teach the truth of the word of God?" In part due to the fear of man or in total indifference to God's word there are some who teach what the people want to hear. We read in Romans 1:18 "That the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all unrighteousness of men, who hold (hold down) the truth in unrighteousness. You have noted that Jesus is The "Teacher". We can rejoice that he is the source of absolute truth in a world of varibleness. To those who know him as Saviour and Lord, he has entrusted this "treasure" in earthen vessels and as such we are stewarts of his precious word and responsible in our use of it. As "we grow and grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ" he reveals his truth to us by his Spirit through his word. This is not an overnight process, but one which will be for eternity. God bless Robert Nicholson |
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489 | Why do you love him? | 1 Pet 1:8 | Robert Nicholson | 51061 | ||
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490 | How was Jesus slain 'before' ? | 1 Pet 1:20 | Robert Nicholson | 81627 | ||
I believe that when we read about "Jesus slain before the foundation of the world" we are given a snapshot into God's view which is eternal. Even before the world was made God in his grace had a plan in place whereby his banished be not expelled from him for all eternity. Similar language is used in Eph 1 in which he sees us as seated in the heavenlies with Christ Jesus. However, we know that even though God views redemption as a finished work that in our view things are past, present and future. "When the fulness of time was come God sent forth his Son" (Gal. 4:4) Our Savior came into the world at the exact time which God had planned and died upon Calvary at the eact time. We also know that he will come again at the exact time which God only knows. God did not look at the world was we do and wonder "what next?" indeed he knows the beginning to the end. Through all the countless ages of eternity one aspect of him will be as a lamb freshly slain. Praise his precious name! Ropbert |
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491 | How was Jesus slain 'before' ? | 1 Pet 1:20 | Robert Nicholson | 81628 | ||
I believe that when we read about "Jesus slain before the foundation of the world" we are given a snapshot into God's view which is eternal. Even before the world was made God in his grace had a plan in place whereby his banished be not expelled from him for all eternity. Similar language is used in Eph 1 in which he sees us as seated in the heavenlies with Christ Jesus. However, we know that even though God views redemption as a finished work that in our view things are past, present and future. "When the fulness of time was come God sent forth his Son" (Gal. 4:4) Our Savior came into the world at the exact time which God had planned and died upon Calvary at the eact time. We also know that he will come again at the exact time which God only knows. God did not look at the world was we do and wonder "what next?" indeed he knows the beginning to the end. Through all the countless ages of eternity one aspect of him will be as a lamb freshly slain. Praise his precious name! Ropbert |
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492 | How can we influence who is saved? | 1 Pet 2:9 | Robert Nicholson | 27474 | ||
I do not think the scripture teaches that we are put in this world as a robot. On the other hand, I also believe in the divine foreknowledge of God. If we take a conservative Calvinistic view would we not say "the deck" is stacked. If there is no opportunity for humankind to respond to the saviour if they are "not choosen" how then can we say that God is righteous? However, knowing that God is righteous, longsuffering not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance" 2Peter3:9 should we not take another look. We know God cannot lie and the Bible cannot contradict itself. 1. It is God's desire for all to be saved. 1 Tim. 2:5 "God who will have all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. 2. Provision is made for all. 1 Tim. 2:6 "Christ Jesus who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time" 3. All will not be saved: "Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: there is no difference. Who then does God Call? The Lord Jesus said "I am come not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." Luke 5:32 The son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. It would appear that God calls a certain KIND of people from the human race. Those who are acknowledged lost sinners. By his Holy Spirit he speaks to individuals, he brings circumstances into their lives, he strives with them with the purpose of bringing them to a place were they will feel their need, their burden of sin and he will open their eyes to the finished work of Christ. Those who will not acknowledge their need, who feel they are too righteous, too intelligent, or enjoy the pleasures of sin too much, eventually God will cease his calling as he did in the days of Noah he said "My Spirit shall not always strive with man" Gen. 6:3. The Lord Jesus was continually giving invitations "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. In Rev.3:20 at the end of the church age he calls "Behold I stand at the door and knock, if any man hear my voice and openeth the door, I will come into him and sup with him and he with me. Finally, Jesus valued evangelical work "Go you into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature" Mark 16:16 Paul writes "...It pleased God that by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe 1 Cor. 1:21 In Christ Robert |
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493 | How can we influence who is saved? | 1 Pet 2:9 | Robert Nicholson | 27546 | ||
Thank you Joe: I have great respect for J.L. Packer and will read the book. I have wrestled with this subject for some time. Robert |
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494 | How can we influence who is saved? | 1 Pet 2:9 | Robert Nicholson | 27550 | ||
Bro. Lionstrong Thank you for your response. I agree that God is not obligated to show mercy to anyone. What I am trying to express is that there will not be one lost soul at the Great white Throne who will be able to cite unfairness on God's part. The books will be open, the works reviewed and the Book of Life will show that their name is not there. They will bow their head in silent agreement with God that they indeed deserve judgement forever. Do you not think that there are those who have been drawn to the saviour by the Holy Spirit and yet have refused Christ? Although God is not obligated to call anyone to salvation, does he not call the whosoever? Robert |
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495 | What is the Priesthood of Believers? | 1 Pet 2:9 | Robert Nicholson | 63148 | ||
Greetings Lionstrong: In 1 Peter 2:5 "ye also are lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices to God by Jesus Christ" Each believer is a living stone built into the spiritual house which is founded upon the chief corner stone our Lord Jesus Christ V6. As individuals we have been brought into a unique relationship to God through Christ. This spiritual relationship is in contrast to the relationship which Israel had through the Aaronic priesthood. In Christ believers have a great high priest who has entered into the holiest of all with his own precious blood on our behalf. We than as believer priests have access to God himself through the mediator of the New Covenant Christ. Heb. 10: 19-20 In Hebrews 13:15-16 "By him let us offer the sacrifice of Praise to God continually, that is the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased" Our responsibility is to sacifice our entire being to him, our body Rom. 12:1, our praise Heb. 13:15, our substance Rom 12:13 and our service Heb.13:6. I have heard it said that a "holy priesthood" deals with our worship and a "royal priesthood" our service. Maybe others will provide other thoughts. Robert |
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496 | We are also of the order of Melchizedik? | 1 Pet 2:9 | Robert Nicholson | 63175 | ||
Debbie: It is truly amazing what we have been brought into through Christ. As you have pointed out Melchizedek is a beautiful picture of Christ, both a King and priest of the most high God. Psalm 110:4 speaking of Christ "Thou art a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek". "For such a high priest became us, (who is) holy harmless, undefiled and separate from sinners (sin apart) and made higher than the heavens." (Heb. 7:26) I enjoy that he is described in the present tense. We are "accepted in the beloved" Eph. 1:6 and are as near as he. These thoughts cause one to bow in awe and adoration before our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Praise his name Robert |
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497 | How can God let us go through pain? | 1 Pet 2:24 | Robert Nicholson | 42866 | ||
I believe there are two types of suffering a Christian can experience. 1. Suffering which is the consequences of our own choice. For example if I smoke and end up with heart disease of lung cancer I can hardly blame God. If I abuse alcohol, I cannot blame God for the turmoil in my life, within my family or the cirrosis of my liver. If I insist on driving beyond the laws of the land I cannot blame God if I suffer loss, injury or death of loved ones who ride with me. 2. However, I believe that God allows trials in our lives which shape us into what we are today. He wants us to be changed into the image of our Lord Jesus. Paul is a good example of one who suffered. In 2 Cor. 12:7 we read that he was given a "thorn" in the flesh lest he be exalted with pride. He asked the Lord 3 times to take it away. His answer from God was "My Grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness" 2 Cor.12:9 Many trials in our lives bring about empathy within us and allow us to be a blessing to others going through a similar trial. I can speak from experience that if we do not set priorities in our lives with Christ in first place, that because he loves us he will bring about circumstances which eventually bring us closer to himself. The comfort we have is found in 1 Cor. 10:13 "There is no temptation (trial) taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted (tested) above that ye are able; but with the temptation also make a way to escape , that you may be able to bear it" I believe that he scriptures make it clear that when we pray even for healing it should always be "if the Lord will". We have no right to always assume that it is the Lord's will for a person to be healed, in fact it may be God's plan in the case of a Christian to take him/her home. Peace Robert |
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498 | Meaning of woman being weaker sex | 1 Pet 3:7 | Robert Nicholson | 65893 | ||
Ames: I hope I am not stepping into a mine field on this question. I enjoy the NASB rendering of this verse: "You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered" 1 Peter 3:5 I do not think that the question here is whether the woman is weaker or not, but rather has to do with the attitude of the husband toward his wife. Some translations cite physical strength as the difference. If a husband wants to truly honor his wife he will treat her like she is a weaker vessel. In other words his love and care for her will be such that he will treat as his most valuable treasure. After all "we are fellow heirs of the grace of life" I hope this helps God's blessing to you Robert |
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499 | Why Should we not Praise him? | 1 Pet 3:18 | Robert Nicholson | 68193 | ||
Dear fellow believers: This verse causes me to praise God "For Christ [the Messiah Himself] died for sins once for all, the Righteous for the unrighteous (the Just for the unjust, the Innocent for the guilty), that He might bring us to God. In His human body He was put to death, but He was made alive in the spirit," (1Peter 3:18) Substitution! To think that he Son of God was willing to take my place in the cross and to bear in his own body our sins is a truth beyond comprehension. He was the one who was without sin, who knew no sin and did no sin; and yet made sin for us that we might be the rigtheousness of God through him "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." (2 Cor. 5:21) Imagine, lost guilty, hell bound sinners, clothed in his righteousness for all eternity. Why should we not praise him for he is worthy? Robert |
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500 | what does this mean, is there no hope? | 2 Pet 3:9 | Robert Nicholson | 32188 | ||
Dear Angala In 2 Peter, the apostle is teaching the Christians about the last days in view of the Lord's coming in power and glory. 2 Peter 1:14, Peter appears to know that his martyrdom is near and he wants to leave them with "last words" which will strengthen them and give them assurance that God is and will always be in control. In Chp. 2, he warns them of false prophets who teach heresy and lead others away from the Lord. He assures them that such people are destitute of the truth v. 17 and that they may appear to be genuine Christians but eventually they go back to their wicked ways v. 20 Peter says that for such apostates that "it would be better for them to have not known the way of righteousness" in other words they will be judged for what they professed to be. Peter emphasizes by citing old testament examples that although it appears that God does not judge those who follow after wickedness and ignore him, that indeed he will judge the ungodly in due time. The principle is that ALL sin must be judged. A holy God cannot overlook sin. That is why he sent his only son to be made sin for us upon the cross, that he might suffer the judgement for our sins allowing those who will except his subsitutionary work to be forgiven and the possessors of eternal life. With this background to the verse which you are questioning in Chp. 3 in view of the coming of the Lord that their will be scoffers deny the truth of his coming. In v.5 - 6 they are compared to those in Noah's day who sinned against God with a high hand until God said "my Spirit shall not always strive with man" Gen. 6:3. Even though Noah was warned by God about the coming judgement and built an ark, the people around him were not concerned. The reality was the time came when God called the eight people who received his message into the ark and shut the door. We find that although God was patient with them, the ungodly who did not fear him perished in their sin. In V.7 Peter speaks of a time when God will judge ungodly people. In V. 9 he tells them that because the ungodly seem to go unjudged, "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, but is longsuffering" Again as in the day of Noah, God is holding back his wrath with the hope that those who ignore him might change their minds and come to repentance. "God is not willing that any should perish" however, there is a day coming V.10 when Christ will come in vengence upon those who have rejected him. Humans who reject the strivings of the Spirit of God, the love of God through Christ are making a willing choice to be punished for their own sins. Angala this chapter is not dealing with disobedient Christians who are safe in Christ. When we fall as Christians we know from 1 John 1:9 that "if we confess our sins, he faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In the verse you have provided it says that "God is not willing that any should perish" In John 3:16 we read of the provision which can be ours "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. I hope this helps Safe in his hand John 10 Robert |
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