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81 | "JESUS ONLY!" Is He not really? | John 10:30 | John Reformed | 101741 | ||
Very well put George! John |
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82 | Are We rightly Dividing the Word? | 2 Tim 2:15 | John Reformed | 101740 | ||
Hi Hank, Let's not forget that not all splits are bad. My own denomination (PCA) split because of the liberalism that was spreading through the leadership. John |
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83 | Need the Verse for Bible Is Sufficient | 1 Tim 3:15 | John Reformed | 101738 | ||
"Truth as I know is Jesus not the scripture" John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." One CANNOT seperate Jesus and Scripture. John said in John 1:14 "And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us,". (though they were inspired, but if scripture is the truth then why the multitude of conflicting interpretations?" My only answer is that we all have a long way to go before we are free from our sin natures. It is the remnant of our "old man" that hampers our ability to understand perfectly God's Word. No the King James was not the first Bible. I don't know of anyone that has made such a claim. "I personally disagree on your theory that God seems to be imperfect." Please re-read my post, I made no such claim. God is perfect and anyone saying otherwise is a fool as well as a heretic. John Reformed |
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84 | Will suicide condem my soul to hell? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101727 | ||
"In Romans 9 the potter and clay is demonstration of God's ability to use created man to accomplish his will."...I agree "for who resists His will (v19). "It is not a lesson in Salvation."...It is a lesson in God's sovereignty in all things pertaining to His creatures " I have always read it more as explanation of why some are born handicapped... talented, rich, poor, smart or slow. Why some people seem to be disposed to accomplish things and others willing to ride the waves."...If your interpretation is correct, and Chapt 9 is about God's providence, who are the vessels of honor and who are the vessels of wrath? "God harden Pharaoh’s heart this we know but do we know Pharaoh’s eternal condition? No."... I think the Bible gives us the answer in Ezek 32:32 "Though I instilled a terror of him in the land of the living, yet he will be made to lie down among the uncircumcised along with those slain by the sword, even Pharaoh and all his hordes," declares the Lord GOD. " We see Essau and Jacob where God said he hated (hated here means he knew Essau would think so little of his inheritance) Essau, yet none of us knows Essau’s eternal condition." ....Heb 12:15,16 See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled; that there be no immoral or godless person like Esau, who sold his own birthright for a single meal. "In this passage God is saying he choose the children of Abraham to bless, which He did by allowing them to be in the lineage of Jesus"....Rom 9:8 That is, it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God, but the children of the promise are regarded as descendants." Paul is telling us that the promise has not failed those to whom the promise was intended (i.e.. the children of the promise who are not saved because they were born to a particular father, but rather, so that God's purpose in election might stand.) Rom 9:13 Just as it is written, "JACOB I LOVED, BUT ESAU I HATED." "but once again are all Abraham’s children saved? No Are all Abraham’s children lost ? No once again this passage is not talking about Salvation but rather how God uses all of creation to accomplish His purpose."....Frankly, I am at a loss as to how to respond to this particular statement. "Also in the example is the clay pot a inanimate object, however in us God created emotions and responses such as rebellion, rejection, hatred, love, acceptance and repentance. But most of all faith and the ability to pray. Both faith and prayer effects the outcome of many things." ...Paul seemed to find pottery an appropriate example. Afterall, we are formed from the dust of the earth . The fact that God breathed life into us and created us in His image proves to me His greatness as a Potter. I can't understand how you could say that these pots are not representative of mankind! (The elect and the reprobate). Thanks, John |
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85 | Need the Verse for Bible Is Sufficient | 1 Tim 3:15 | John Reformed | 101718 | ||
Dear Justme, Thank you brother for your kind and encouraging words. John |
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86 | Need the Verse for Bible Is Sufficient | 1 Tim 3:15 | John Reformed | 101695 | ||
1 Tim 3:15 but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. Dear Junmeskie, The church is the "pillar" which supports the truth. The truth is Scripture itself. John 17:17 "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth. It is the "Word" that is truth and individual christians have been given the Holy Spirit as a helper to enlighten our minds and hearts to that truth. It is true that not one of us have been given a perfect understanding, and we disagree among ourselves over many things which pertain to the Bible. Nevertheless, God is working in us to accomplish His good pleasure. That which appears chaotic to us at this point in time will be made clear in eternity, and the eternal plan of God will will bring forth praises from His saints which will fill the universe with their sound. When all is said and done, all of our interpretations of what is "Written" will all be shown to have fallen short of their true magnificance. Til Then, John Reformed |
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87 | Will suicide condem my soul to hell? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101691 | ||
Dear George, Is 53:10 But the LORD was pleased To crush Him, putting Him to grief; If He would render Himself as a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, And the GOOD PLEASURE of the LORD will prosper in His hand. Phil 2:13 for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His GOOD PLEASURE. If I seem "wishy washy" it is my reluctance to go beyond Scripture. I also find it impossible to believe that man is the author and the finisher of his own faith. The Bible says Jesus is responsible for our faith (Heb 12:2). I realize that if one presumes that man is ultimately the one who decides his own fate, then, rejecting Christ and salvation makes sense. The problem I have is that it conflicts with too many passages that speak of God's soveriegnty. I don't see the idea that man can successfully resist God's will as glorifying to God. If God cannot keep His New Creatures from rebelling, He then appears weak and subject to defeat. I find this view obnoxious and man glorifying! How can a lump of clay do anything apart from the will of the Potter? Take another look ay Rom 9 and John 6 just for starters. John |
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88 | Do we know what it says? | 1 Cor 7:31 | John Reformed | 101610 | ||
Dear Arnold, Excellent observation! Rom 1:22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, Thanks, John Reformed |
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89 | Christian Opposition Polictian SINNED! | Rom 13:1 | John Reformed | 101605 | ||
No, Romans 13 does not prohibit lawfull behaviour. A politician (who happens to be a christian) has the same freedom to vote his conscience as any one else. Politicians are part of the goverment. They have been duly elected and given authority to make or change laws, raise revenues etc. John |
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90 | Should one try to be clear or muddled? | 1 Pet 3:15 | John Reformed | 101598 | ||
Hi George! Rom 12:8 or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. John |
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91 | What can you call someone? | Matt 5:22 | John Reformed | 101583 | ||
Dear Tim, Jesus used "brother" in His admonotion. Do you see any reason behind His using of a famillial name, rather than a general term like "person"? John |
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92 | Will suicide condem my soul to hell? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101559 | ||
Dear George, I think you are overlooking the fact that many, if not all, christians die having failed to confess each and every sin. Thank God that we will not be judged according to our sins, but, by our relationship to Christ. Does this offer the person considering suicide a way out? I don't think so, for the Bible says that the one who perserveres to the end will be saved. It also calls upon everyone who names Christ as their Lord to work out their salvation with fear and trembling...to examine themselves to make sure that they are truly His and not mere professors (non-believers who claim to be believers). I do not say it is impossible, but, it seems to me, highly un-unlikely that a believer would choose to take his own life. What is impossible is that a christian could forfeit salvation. Salvation is a gift which, when given, is irrevocable. Rom 11:29 for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable John |
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93 | What is an Apostle? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101525 | ||
Dear Thokozani, Welcome to the forum! The following is the definition from Easton's Bible Dictionary: Apostle - a person sent by another; a messenger; envoy. This word is once used as a descriptive designation of Jesus Christ, the Sent of the Father (Heb. 3:1; John 20:21). It is, however, generally used as designating the body of disciples to whom he intrusted the organization of his church and the dissemination of his gospel, "the twelve," as they are called (Matt. 10:1-5; Mark 3:14; 6:7; Luke 6:13; 9:1). We have four lists of the apostles, one by each of the synoptic evangelists (Matt. 10:2-4; Mark 3:16; Luke 6:14), and one in the Acts (1:13). No two of these lists, however, perfectly coincide. Our Lord gave them the "keys of the kingdom," and by the gift of his Spirit fitted them to be the founders and governors of his church (John 14:16, 17, 26; 15:26, 27; 16:7-15). To them, as representing his church, he gave the commission to "preach the gospel to every creature" (Matt. 28:18-20). After his ascension he communicated to them, according to his promise, supernatural gifts to qualify them for the discharge of their duties (Acts 2:4; 1 Cor. 2:16; 2:7, 10, 13; 2 Cor. 5:20; 1 Cor. 11:2). Judas Iscariot, one of "the twelve," fell by transgression, and Matthias was substituted in his place (Acts 1:21). Saul of Tarsus was afterwards added to their number (Acts 9:3-20; 20:4; 26:15-18; 1 Tim. 1:12; 2:7; 2 Tim. 1:11). Luke has given some account of Peter, John, and the two Jameses (Acts 12:2, 17; 15:13; 21:18), but beyond this we know nothing from authentic history of the rest of the original twelve. After the martyrdom of James the Greater (Acts 12:2), James the Less usually resided at Jerusalem, while Paul, "the apostle of the uncircumcision," usually travelled as a missionary among the Gentiles (Gal. 2:8). It was characteristic of the apostles and necessary (1) that they should have seen the Lord, and been able to testify of him and of his resurrection from personal knowledge (John 15:27; Acts 1:21, 22; 1 Cor. 9:1; Acts 22:14, 15). (2.) They must have been immediately called to that office by Christ (Luke 6:13; Gal. 1:1). (3.) It was essential that they should be infallibly inspired, and thus secured against all error and mistake in their public teaching, whether by word or by writing (John 14:26; 16:13; 1 Thess. 2:13). (4.) Another qualification was the power of working miracles (Mark 16:20; Acts 2:43; 1 Cor. 12:8-11). The apostles therefore could have had no successors. They are the only authoritative teachers of the Christian doctrines. The office of an apostle ceased with its first holders. In 2 Cor. 8:23 and Phil. 2:25 the word "messenger" is the rendering of the same Greek word, elsewhere rendered "apostle." God Bless, John Reformed |
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94 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101524 | ||
Hello Tim! It is not my contention that the primary teaching John 3:18 is that those who do not believe are condemned already. But, there is no denying that all mankind are in fact condemned by virtue of being "in Adam". The point that I wish to stress is that, all who approach the cross do so as condemned men seeking pardon for their crimes against their King. Those whom God has granted repentance will trust and believe that Jesus is the only way to attain to that pardon, which they so ferverntly have come to desire. The un-repentant will remain un-repentant. That which makes the difference between the two is God's grace. Rom 2:12 For all who have sinned without the Law will also perish without the Law, and all who have sinned under the Law will be judged by the Law; Rom 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. 2 Tim 2:25 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, It is not the disposition of our "wills" (to believe or not believe) that pardons or condemns. Rather, it is God's grace in granting repentance that leads to the knowledge of the truth about man and his need for The Savior. God Bless, John |
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95 | Family commitment? | Luke 14:26 | John Reformed | 101451 | ||
Perhaps you should re-read the post from Compudex. I thought it was an excellent answer your to question. John Reformed |
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96 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101289 | ||
Good Morning Tim, It's about 10am here in sunny Tucson. The birds are chirping, the coffee is brewing and God is on His throne! I've recieved wonderfull news.! Four family members have recieved God's grace and are now new creatures in Christ Jesus. Halleluia! Thank you Lord! My aunt and uncle (both nearing eighty years old), their daugter and her husband. Joy unspeakable and full of glory! I promise to answer your post later. I'm too emotional too think straight. Your brother, John Reformed |
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97 | Balanced, centered, or lukewarm? | Eccl 7:18 | John Reformed | 101287 | ||
Dear Noble, It is always a pleasure for me to recieve posts from the forum members :-) This very morning, I recieved word that four members of my family; Aunt, Uncle, cousin and her husband have been called out of the kingdom of this world into the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ. I have prayed for them fo twenty years. And today, Praise His Holy Name, I learned of their conversion to Christ. O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace! My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad The honors of Thy name. God Bless Noble, John |
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98 | How do we preach the Gospel? | 1 John 2:2 | John Reformed | 101227 | ||
Greetings back at ya Tim! Ps 34:21 Evil shall slay the wicked, And those who hate the righteous will be condemned Luke 6:37 "Do not judge, and you will not be judged; and do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; pardon, and you will be pardoned. Titus 3:10,11 Reject a factious man after a first and second warning, knowing that such a man is perverted and is sinning, being self-condemned. It seems that there are at least 3 other ways of being condemned apart from the rejection of the gospel. But I grow weary with much scribbling and must lay my fevered brow on yon soft pillow. Good Night, Jon |
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99 | Balanced, centered, or lukewarm? | Eccl 7:18 | John Reformed | 101222 | ||
Dear Noble, Matt 6:34 "So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Who knows what tomorrow holds? We pilgrims have just enough grace on our plates to take care of us today. Pehaps tomorrow God will send us sailing only He knows where. Round the world or round the block, it is all the same to Him and so should it be with us. You just have to love Watts, don't you? He cuts right to where we live. Personally I like the idea of being bourne aloft to heaven on flowery beds of ease. But I suppose that with all the sanctifiying I need, it's unlikely that I will be transported in quite that way. Good Night, John |
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100 | Balanced, centered, or lukewarm? | Eccl 7:18 | John Reformed | 101211 | ||
Dear Compudex, Martin Luther would have agreed heartily with your post. He preached that even common labor was a good work ordained by God for His own. Jesus must have been a good carpenter, and He only did those things which He saw His Father do. Thanks, John Reformed |
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