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61 | Baptism...What does God's Word say? | John 4:14 | Aspiring Overseer | 103266 | ||
Also, note that the thief on the cross did not die in the Christian age, but under the Law of Moses. AO |
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62 | Is God subject to change? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 102287 | ||
Radioman, I can not answer the question unless I understand what you perceive the difference to be in knowing all things and foreseeing all things. Is that not reasonable to ask? AO |
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63 | Is God subject to change? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 102285 | ||
John, If only one Christian soul successfully entered heaven, would Christ's death been in vain? Of course not! Just because God created man with the ability to choose does not mean His plan is ever changing. God's plan is for all to be saved, but it is for man to uphold their end of the bargin. AO |
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64 | Is God subject to change? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 102282 | ||
Then, John, why did God say what He did in Jer 19:4-5? AO |
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65 | Is God subject to change? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 102281 | ||
By your questions are we to infer that you can know about something and not foresee it? AO |
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66 | Is God subject to change? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 102269 | ||
Steve, I understand your interesting point of God being upset with His creation going so far astray from His will. Why would God choose to comment that these things never came to His mind? Would it not have been sufficient to merely say these were terrible sins? Yet, God specifically chose to go further. Could it be that God chooses not to know some things? AO |
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67 | The unpardonable sin? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 102238 | ||
Tim, In re-reading your post, I understand your belief that salvation is a past completed action and that this is instrumental to your faith. Your post stated, “Titus (3):4 - " But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life." Every action of God in this verse (is) in the tense of past completed action. We aren't being saved. We aren't hoping to be saved. We are saved, justified, and have already become heir of eternal life.” Consider this regarding your comments: Titus 3:7 states that we “might” become heirs having the “hope” of eternal life. These words are not definite, but conditional. Furthermore, we should continue reading this chapter: Titus 3:8 8This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men. NAS Paul directs Christians to speak confidently of those things they have learned to encourage all Christians to WORK! Christians must be careful to engage in good deeds! We also must note that this concept of serving God is a process of “being saved”. 1 Cor 1:18 18For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing foolishness, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. NAS As long as a Christian is working to do what God desires of him, he is saved. If he is lazy, he should expect no better treatment than what scripture affords the lazy slave in the parable of the talents. If you desire to explore this further I am at your service. AO |
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68 | Is God subject to change? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 102237 | ||
Gentlemen, Just a note on whether God is surprised by anything: Jer 19:3-5 4"Because they have forsaken Me and have made this an alien place and have burned sacrifices in it to other gods that neither they nor their forefathers nor the kings of Judah had ever known, and because they have filled this place with the blood of the innocent 5and have built the high places of Baal to burn their sons in the fire as burnt offerings to Baal, a thing which I never commanded or spoke of, nor did it ever enter My mind; NAS Some things God never conceived, because of the gross immorality involved. It “never entered (His) mind”. AO |
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69 | The unpardonable sin? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 102071 | ||
Momma, I enjoy the forum and appreciate your viewpoint. Thank you for your gentle spirit. AO |
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70 | The unpardonable sin? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 102070 | ||
Radioman2, How do you mean? I would like your feedback. AO |
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71 | The unpardonable sin? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 102051 | ||
One entry found for forum. Main Entry: fo·rum Pronunciation: fOr-um, Function: noun Inflected Forms: plural forums also fo·ra Etymology: Latin; akin to Latin foris outside, fores door -- more at DOOR Date: 15th century 1 a : the marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business b : a public meeting place for open discussion c : a medium (as a newspaper) of open discussion or expression of ideas 2 : a judicial body or assembly : COURT 3 a : a public meeting or lecture involving audience discussion b : a program (as on radio or television) involving discussion of a problem usually by several authorities (Merriam Webster Dictionary) You apparently view the Study Bible Forum as definition #2. AO |
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72 | The unpardonable sin? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 102035 | ||
Momma, Thank you for your postings. AO |
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73 | The unpardonable sin? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 102033 | ||
Tim, Can a Christian lose their salvation? AO |
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74 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101969 | ||
Radioman, You quote as doctrine the precepts of MAN! Just because someone told you that baptism is not necessary for salvation does not make it so. You discount the honest observation of Arapqa, offer NO scripture, but instead give him a WEBSITE! AO |
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75 | The unpardonable sin? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101968 | ||
Hi Momma, The unpardonable sin is whatever sin that keeps a person, either in the Church or not, from spending eternity with God. It is only unpardonable if the person has not repented before they physically die! Matt 22:1-14 is a good example of a man who commited the unpardonable sin. He came to the feast unprepared! Also the parable of the 10 virgins applies: Matt 25:1-13 25:1"Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2"And five of them were foolish, and five were prudent. 3"For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, 4but the prudent took oil in flasks along with their lamps. 5"Now while the bridegroom was delaying, they all got drowsy and began to sleep. 6"But at midnight there was a shout, 'Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.' 7"Then all those virgins rose, and trimmed their lamps. 8"And the foolish said to the prudent, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' 9"But the prudent answered, saying, 'No, there will not be enough for us and you too; go instead to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.' 10"And while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut. 11"And later the other virgins also came, saying, 'Lord, lord, open up for us.' 12"But he answered and said, 'Truly I say to you, I do not know you.' 13"Be on the alert then, for you do not know the day nor the hour. NAS All ten virgins knew the Lord was coming, but only five were prepared for His arrival. The other five commited an unpardonable sin! They did not properly prepare, as the man without wedding clothes did not properly prepare, for the master. You see, your instruction to this point in your life has always been that Jesus's sacrifice was for all past AND FUTURE sins, but nowhere does God give anyone a "free pass" to cover all sins that they wil make once they are in the body (the Church). He DOES give them the ABILITY to turn away from sin, because it is impossible, even for a Christian to keep from sinning, but it is the Christian's choice to turn away or not. If they do not, AND die in that condition, they have commited the unpardonable sin. By the way, failure to accurately handle scripture also falls in the above category, i.e. it is the responsibility of the individual to pray for help, which God will provide by sending a Christian to that person. As for praying for your enemies, that prayer should be that they seek the truth and through their observance of the Christian's actions they might be sorowful enough to seek God. Note , however, that the verse you quote applies only to those that persecute YOU. I sincerely hope this helps. AO |
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76 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101915 | ||
Radioman, Reason, not emotion, is always the best principle. Isa 1:18 18"Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are as scarlet, They will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They will be like wool NAS P.S. Is this thread amazing or amusing you? AO |
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77 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101913 | ||
Hank, Obviously, this is a tender subject. Matt 12:31-32 31"Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven men, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. 32"And whoever shall speak a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him; but whoever shall speak against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, either in this age, or in the age to come. NAS If we had a hypothetical mutual friend named Joe, how would he define blasphemy against the Spirit? Might he say it was the act of continually rejecting God? AO |
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78 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101908 | ||
Hi Tim, We are, of course, speaking conceptually. What sin do you believe is pardonable when conducted in a willful, unrepentant state? AO |
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79 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101902 | ||
Tim, Is not salvation the result of having been cleansed from sin? The result is the result, not the cause. The act of baptism is not to remove dirt, but to bury past sins and be born anew. It is symbolic of Christ's death and resurrection, but more importantly, the doorway to contact the blood. P. S. Peter most likely felt necessary to include this, because denominationists argued that this was a symbolic bodily washing akin to the traditions of the Jewish law and therefore meaningless. AO |
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80 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aspiring Overseer | 101888 | ||
Hi Momma, Yes,no,yes,yes. Any of the situations you mention can be pardoned if the individual stops sinning, repents and from that time forward practises righteousness. AO |
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