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61 | carnal Christian? | Rom 7:14 | New Creature | 91987 | ||
Radioman; Good point The reason I asked whether or not a person can be carnal and be Christian at the same time, or whether the term; "carnal Christian is an oxymoron, is because the term "carnal Christian" is used so much by various preachers and lay people. Vines gives this definition of the term "carnal" Greek sarkikos. having the nature of flesh, i.e., sensual, controlled by animal appetites, governed by human nature instead of by the Spirit of God. Looking up the word "spiritual" from the same source, I find the following definition; "The spiritual man is one who walks by the Spirit both in the sense of Gal. 5:16 and in that of 5:25, and who himself manifests the fruit of the Spirit in his own ways.... According to the Scriptures, the spiritual state of the soul is normal for the believer, but to this state all believers do not attain, nor when it is attained is it always maintained. Thus the apostle, in 1 Cor. 3:1-3, suggests a contrast between this spiritual state and that of the babe in Christ, i.e., of the man who because of immaturity and inexperience has not yet reached spirituality, and that of the man who by permitting jealousy, and the strife to which jealousy always leads, has lost it. The spiritual state is reached by diligence in the Word of God and in prayer; it is maintained by obedience and self-judgment. Such as are led by the Spirit are spiritual, but of course, spirituality is not a fixed or absolute condition, it admits of growth; indeed growth in "the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." 2 Pet. 3:18, is evidence of true spirituality." It appears from the contrasting definitions of the words "carnal" and "spiritual" that the term "carnal Christian" may actually be an oxymoron. How is it possible for an individual to be "controlled by animal appetites, governed by human nature instead of by the Spirit of God." (Vines) And still be called spiritual or Christian? Wouldn't it make more sense to rather call those not controlled by the Spirit of God unspiritual? God Bless New Creature |
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62 | Salvation outside of the church | Rom 10:17 | New Creature | 50265 | ||
Can a person receive the free gift of salvation without ever setting foot inside church doors? | ||||||
63 | evidences of true saving faith | Rom 12:3 | New Creature | 50952 | ||
What are the marks or evidences of true saving faith within the individual? |
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64 | Jesus departed into Galilee | 1 Corinthians | New Creature | 57818 | ||
I was reading in the gospel of John, and as I read the following verses, I felt the need to pause. Then a question about these verses entered my mind. Maybe someone in here can give me an answer. The verses are - John 4:1 When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, 2 (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,) 3 He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee. Question - Why was it that when the Lord, Jesus heard that, His name was being associated with water baptism, He left Judaea, and departed into Galilee? Any thoughts? |
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65 | If any man destroys the temple | 1 Cor 3:16 | New Creature | 55453 | ||
I have a question concerning the following verses - 1 Cor. 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. Do these verses indicate that we as the redeemed people who have the indwelling presence of Holy Spirit and are called the temple of God can personally defile the place within us in which God resides, to the point which God will destroy the person who defiles the temple, and bring about ruin upon ourselves? I know some people will want to quote verses 11-15 to me, but after reading this chapter I honestly don't see how those verses tie in with the verses that follow. Can someone please explain? |
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66 | Holy Spirit takes up residence | 1 Cor 6:19 | New Creature | 60870 | ||
In a recennt discussion I had with a minister of a certain church, I used the following verse as well as others to tell him why I believe that the Holy Spirit takes up residence in every born-again believer. 1 Cor. 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost [which is] in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? This minister said: "we are talking about an association between God and mankind and not about a physical residence." Am I right in saying that the Holy Spirit indwells the believer. And what could I possibly say to this minister to convince him of this truth if I am correct? Any and all help will be deeply appreciated |
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67 | ARE EVEN UNBELIVERS SANCTIFIED? | 1 Cor 7:14 | New Creature | 76895 | ||
How is it possible for the unbelieving wife to be sanctified by the beleiving husband. And does this mean that it is possible for unbelievers to become sanctified? see verse below 1 Cor.7:14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy. Blessings New Creature |
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68 | Unbelieving spouse sanctified? | 1 Cor 7:14 | New Creature | 76938 | ||
I viewed the other discussions concerning this verse, (1 Cor. 7:14, one even says, that just because the unbelieving spouse is sanctified through the believing husband, that does not imply that the unbelieving spouse is saved in any way shape or form. Is it the marriage between the believing spouse and the unbelieving spouse that is sanctified, or is the wife sanctified as the text appears to indicate to me. I don't see where this verse says the marriage is sanctified, rather the verse states that the unbelieving spouse theirselves is what is sanctified through marriage with the believing spouse. So if "sanctified" means set apart for God, and also means holy, how is it possible that the unbelieving spouse is said to be "sanctified" (or holy) and yet be unsaved. How is this possible? New Creature |
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69 | Can obedience produce the new birth? | 1 Cor 13:8 | New Creature | 132939 | ||
Country Girl says: "Similarly a human being can about God's Word and respond in a very reasonable manner and simply obey His commands and become His child for the rest of his/her life. Clearly most people would agree No Miracle there." Not only are you incorrect of your undersatnding of the new birth, your entirely missing the point. The new birth which is recorded in the Bible, is a supernatural act of God upon a individual dead in trespasses and sin. Your also mistaken to say that obedience produces the new birth. The new birth is God actuated. Are you attempting to say that being born again is not Biblical? If thats the case then you should reveiew the following Scriptures 1 Pet. 1:3 NASB Blessed be the GOD and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has CAUSED US TO BE BORN AGAIN to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, BORN, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but OF GOD. John 1:13 EXCEPT A MAN BE BORN of water and OF THE SPIRIT, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 3:5 John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and THAT WHICH IS BORN OF THE SPIRIT is spirit. |
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70 | So who is right? | 2 Cor 3:17 | New Creature | 62140 | ||
Two sincere believers read the same Bible. After prayerfully reading, studying, mediatating, and trusting for the Lord's guidance in properly interpretaing the Bible, these two come away with differing theological perspectives, and doctrines. Both find Bibical support for why they believe the way they do. Is it possible that: A) one of then is wrong? B) both of them are wrong? C) both of them are only partially correct in their understanding? D) both are holding onto only half of the whole truth? E) other? "Whatever is only almost true is quite false, and among the most dangerous of errors, because being so near truth, it is more likely to lead astray. Precise knowledge is the only true knowledge, and he who does not teach exactly, does not teach at all." (H.W. Beecher) |
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71 | Cremation | 2 Cor 5:8 | New Creature | 40782 | ||
I read all the replys on the topic of "cremation" and observed that almost all find no scriptural support to declare that cremation is unBibical. Most people cited the case of King Saul, and how his body was burned. However I cannot find one instance of any godly person in Scripture who chose for himself cremation. Now I too believe that God can ressurect the body whether it is burned or buried. I realize that many godly men and women were burned at the stake. However they did not choose to be burned. So my question is, should a believer who has the option of burial or cremation, choose cremation or Christian burial. And I even recognize that the term "Christian burial" has no Scriptural support. Anyone have any thoughts on this? |
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72 | blaspheme the Spirit | 2 Cor 5:17 | New Creature | 52394 | ||
my question(s) concern the phrase "blasphemy against the Spirit" which is mentioned in Matthew 12:31-32 Question 1 - is this something that a saved person or an unsaved person commits? Question 2 - Wouldn't it be necessary to first know, or have the indwelling presence of the Spirit within you before you can blaspheme Him? |
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73 | Predestination | Eph 1:4 | New Creature | 41650 | ||
Is a man predestinated by God to salvation because he believes in Christ or is he enabled to believe in Christ because he is predestinated? |
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74 | "objects of wrath" | Eph 2:3 | New Creature | 98720 | ||
My question concerns the Biblical term "objects of wrath" Does an "object of wrath" have to remain in that condition, or can he be moved to a state where it may be said he now has become an "object of mercy"? Look at these verses; Romans 9 22What if God, choosing to show his wrath and make his power known, bore with great patience the objects of his wrath--prepared for destruction? 23What if he did this to make the riches of his glory known to the objects of his mercy, whom he prepared in advance for glory-- From the following verse it appears that even the saved were (past tense) "objects of wrath" It seems, here at least, that being an "object of wrath" is not an fixed unmoveable condition. Would that be correct? Ephesians 2:3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. New Creature |
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75 | "objects of wrath" revisted | Eph 2:3 | New Creature | 99141 | ||
John Reformed The problem I have with your interpretation that the "objects of wrath" mentioned in Rom. 9:22 and in Eph. 2:3 are not one and the same is this. Even though in Eph. 2:3 the words "prepared for destruction" are not found, that still isn't proof to suspect that the "objects of wrath" in Rom. 9:22 differs from those mentioned in Eph. 2:3 If the "objects of wrath" in Eph. 2:3 were not the same as the "objects of wrath" in Rom. 9:22 then they would be labeled "objects of mercy" I don't see Scripture mentioning a third class of people that we could say are in between the two states. I see them as either "objects of wrath" or "objects of mercy" Where do you come up with a third category? In your interpretation you make a third class of individuals. I don't believe that Scripture supports that idea. Blessings to you New Creature |
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76 | Discernment of false teachings | Eph 4:11 | New Creature | 46096 | ||
Joe Yes we are a body not lone-rangers, we are called to community. It's just that in these days there are many "wolves in sheeps clothing" and as christians, we need to beware and be discerning. Many believers who are in groups, sects, congregations, religious bodies, have been found to be collectively deceived together. So merely belonging to a denomination, or a community of believers does not necessarily assure us of not being in error. Many individuals as well as bodies of believers are sincere in what they individually and corperately believe, but are yet sincerely wrong. Thats why the word of God, and the Holy Spirit are the only reliable safe-guards against individual, and corperate error and deception. The number of false teachers is on the rise in our times. "O God, the enemy has entered into Thy pastures and the sheep are torn and scattered. And false shepherds abound who deny the danger and laugh at the perils which surround Thy flock. The sheep are deceived by these hirelings and follow them with touching loyalty while the wolf close in to kill and destroy I beseech Thee, give me sharp eyes to detect the presence of the enemy; give me understanding to see and courage to report what I see faithfully. Save me from the curse of compromise." (Aiden Wilson Tozer) Even today many who desire Ecumenicalism, have compromised the truth in order to strive for unity. But I'd rather be divided by truth, than united by error. Blessing to you |
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77 | circumcission and baptism | Col 2:12 | New Creature | 56882 | ||
What comparrisons can be made between circumcission in the Old Testament, and baptism in the New Testament? | ||||||
78 | repost of circumcission and baptism? | Col 2:12 | New Creature | 56888 | ||
Dear Searcher: Those posts you referred me to do not really answer my question in a way that I had hoped. So I hope someone in here with with some real insight on this topic of whether there are any comparrisons that can be made between Old testament circumcission, and New Testament baptism. What do others think? | ||||||
79 | 2 Separate Groups or One? | 2 Thess 1:8 | New Creature | 46926 | ||
Question - Does the following verse mention two separate groups of people or one? It speaks of: 1) "those who do not know God" 2) "those who do not obey the gospel" Is the first group of "those" unbelievers? And is the second group of "those" believers who do not obey the gospel? 2 Thessalonians 1:8 dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. (NASB) 2 Thessalonians 1:8 To deal out retribution (chastisement and vengeance) upon those who do not know or perceive or become acquainted with God, and [upon those] who ignore and refuse to obey the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. (AMP) |
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80 | Who is Ezekiel 28:13-15 referring to? | 2 Thess 2:4 | New Creature | 137730 | ||
Who is this referring to? Ezek. 28:13 Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created. Ezek. 28:14 Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire. Ezek. 28:15 Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. |
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