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81 | Order of occurance | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 128414 | ||
hello following him; It was good to hear from you once again. Below I posted a couple of your comments. "In response to your question I would say we are active but only as one responding to the direction of the Lord: For example see the scriptures below the works we do are originated in God. He prepared them that we should walk in them. Our response is to walk in them." "The Spirit gives life to our mortal Bodies - By the Spirit we put to death the deeds of the flesh." - "You are a son of God if you are being led by the Spirit" - "The spirit interceeds for us." "God causes all thing to work for our good - In Rom 8:29-30 you can see our progress from glory to glory is realy God's work being performed in us. We only respond to Him. If we will not respond to Him then I would say that would be living according to the flesh (see Rom 8:13 above) and regeneration does not take place." So I can better understand you. I would like to ask you another question if you would be so kind. the question is. Do you believe the Holy Spirit dwells even in unbelievers, and remains inactive in them, until some at point in their lives they become aware of His indwelling presence, and at this point they begin actively responding to Him? I hope I didn't propose too diificult a question |
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82 | Order of occurance | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 128437 | ||
Hello following him; Once again, thank you for your comments. I think I now better understand your position on this topic. Secondly you asked: "Will you share with us your findings?" Sure, once a few more replys come in. Even when I give you the results, I would appreciate it if you would remember that, the findings were initially only meant to serve as a survey to see how the understanding of other believers concerning this differs from my own personal thoughts on this. Blessings New Creature |
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83 | Order of occurance | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 128438 | ||
Hello again Steve; From reading your replys, it appears that you believe that "repentance" precedes "regeneration" and that "faith" is subsequent to "regeneration." Would that be correct? Blessings New Creature |
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84 | Order of occurance | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 128586 | ||
Hank; Thanks for that definition. Compare that definition with the following one. "the term regeneration has been chosen to designate the initial act, that act in which God alone is active, while conversion is frequently used to designate the logically subsequent phase in which the person is active as a result of the grace which the person’s consciousness is engaged in the exercise of faith and repentance. Regeneration in this restricted sense is logically antecedent to any saving response in the consciousness or understanding of the subject. Regeneration is a change wrought by the Spirit in order that the person may savingly respond to the summons, or demand of the call, embodied in the gospel call." (John Murray, Collected Writings of John Murray (Edinburgh: Banner, 1977), Volume 2, pp. 171-172). God bless you Hank New Creature |
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85 | Order of occurance | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 128587 | ||
Steve; Thanks for helping me clarify your beliefs concerning this topic God bless New Creature |
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86 | Order of occurance | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 128677 | ||
Hank; Thanks for that insight on the word "see" In my initial thoughts concerning the word "see" I was not so much referring to physical sight, in which we see with our physical eyes, but rather I was thinking about spiritual sight. And I don't think our physical eyes are what we use to see or comprehend spiritual things and truth. When it comes to the realm of spirit, we often associate the heart as the organ of sight. For instance we often sing; "Open the Eyes of my Heart Lord, I want to see You." In that song there is no mention of our physical eyes. The heart is the organ of sight. The unbelieving world says; "First show me, then I will believe. But the spiritual man says; when I believe then I will see. In the relam of the Spirit belief even precedes sight. I hope that helps you understand my thinking about this somewhat. God Bless New Creature |
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87 | Order of occurance | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 128851 | ||
Rowdy. Thanks for the reply. I now better understand your position on regeneration. Let me ask you one more question. Since you believe that the event called "born again" occurs when the individual is immersed in baptism. Would it be correct to assume, therefore that you are pro-active in bringing about your new birth. In other words. Since you personally must decide to submit yourself to become baptized, then your act of submission makes you pro-active in the event, rather than passive. Would you agree? God Bless you New Creature |
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88 | Order of occurance | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 128901 | ||
Rowdy; Thanks for the reply I will mark you down as passive on our part, but active on God's part New Creature |
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89 | Is Gambling Wrong? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 140768 | ||
Hello kalos Good to see your still hanging around in this forum. Your input is appreciated and respected Grace back at you New Creature |
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90 | Is Gambling Wrong? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 140769 | ||
Hello Russ I remember in the past before I became saved, that I use to love playing card games, and gambling for small amounts of money. Once I became genuinely saved, I lost my love for card games altogether. I can't even stand to look at a deck of cards anymore. But thats just how God was working in my life. |
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91 | Why God allows such tragedy | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 140867 | ||
Good reply lionheart I also believe that God can take all the circumstances that occur and use them for His glory. Sometimes the only way God seems to be able to get peoples attention is through diaster which often results in the lose of life. Many times these circumstances or pain are the tool that forces those who would otherwise never seek after God to now seek Him out. Pain sometimes is the only broadcast system people are atuned to Blessings New Creature |
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92 | What is so wrong with Catholics | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 148015 | ||
I'm glad I clarified and said: "These are merely my observations of the catholics I have personally come to know." Most of them don't like to be in my company, because I refuse their offers of alcohol, and cigars. Others because, I don't have any good dirty jokes to tell them, or because I don't stare at the same clanty scad woman when they say: "hey check this one out will ya". I'm sure not all are like that. Sad to say, all the ones I know are And I agree, that many Protestants of main-line denominations act no better. Especially the ones I have met from the liberal churches. Most from the liberal denominations tell me God is too loving and tolerant to condemn homosexuality. Just reporting what I observe from my neck of the woods |
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93 | What is so wrong with Catholics | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 148043 | ||
Just to clarify. I didn't say, I don't like being in their company. I said THEY don't like to be in my company. To them I'm boring. I'm not the party animal with the off-colored jokes. 1 Pet. 4:3-4 For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: |
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94 | What is so wrong with Catholics | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 148086 | ||
EdB you said: "Christians on the other hand, should be the most fun people to be around" Maybe thats why people call them FUNdamentalist's I hear that quite often, but I don't see that portrayed in Scripture. Could you please provide me with some Scripture that would support that thought? I believe Christian's should have the peace that passes all understanding ruling and reigning in their hearts They should experience the joy of their salvation They should know the hope of eternal life which God has promised They should be sober They should be sincere without hypocrisy They should be generous They should show concern about the lost They should be salt and light They should love all people And I do. But should we expect the world to love us? Not from what I read in Scripture. |
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95 | What is so wrong with Catholics | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 148185 | ||
I hear ya. I was listening to a radio show, and it was stated that it is likely that approximately 80 percent of those who believe they are saved, have never actually been born-again. And we know that Scripture says: "Except one be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God! Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." (John 3:5,7) |
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96 | What is so wrong with Catholics | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 148297 | ||
AMEN to that In many instances the message has drastically been watered down so as not to offend anyone, or make them feel uncomfortable. |
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97 | What is so wrong with Catholics | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 148299 | ||
"the demons also believe" (James 2:19) and they are not saved. | ||||||
98 | What is so wrong with Catholics | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 148554 | ||
Good post Aixen; I often wonder if it is possible that since the Roman Catholic Church is full of tradition, that it may be possible that the following Scripture would apply to them. Mark 7:6 This people honoreth me with their lips, But their heart is far from me. Mark 7:7 But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men. Mar 7:8 Ye leave the commandment of God, and hold fast the tradition of men. Mark 7:9 And he said unto them, Full well do ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your tradition. Mark 7:13 making void the word of God by your tradition, which ye have From my observations. It seems to me as though it very well may. |
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99 | re: Cremation | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 40851 | ||
EdB I appreciate your comments on this topic. I just have been thinking about this lately and want to make sure I give my family proper instructions concerning either my burial or disposal. Do I want to become food for whatever creatures may feed upon my rotting flesh, or do I want to help starve them into extinction? Well enough of the kidding around, in all seriousness I want to be sure I honor God and seek His direction and will for my life AND PHYSICAL DEATH in everything I do. | ||||||
100 | Show in the Bible once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 41462 | ||
Joe; It was my mistake that I didn't make my reply long enough to include things like the Trinity, substitutionary atonement, diety of Christ, and second coming of Christ, which I find Scriptural support for even though they are not mentioned by those terms, they are implied by plently of Scripture and therefore I believe in those terms. But when I come to the term "eternal security" I find no support for it except on a daily on-going continious basis. By that I mean, one who is in the faith, or in Christ today - present tense - possibly may not be in Christ tomorrow or the next day or year - future tense. Actually I see the concept of "eternal security" based on a one-time decision sometime in the past without any exercise of faith in the present as a non-Bibical concept. I see where Scripture is actually in opposition to the "eternal security" concept. . MY NIV Bible reads; "Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position 2 Peter 3:17. I realize that there are many who will disagree with my thoughts on this, at the same time, I respect the right and opinion of others concerning this. |
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