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4/18/11 11:55 AM |
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WJC wrote: As evil as this article is, apparently if we fail to repent, God could even allow this of His elect: "And ye shall eat the flesh of your sons, and the flesh of your daughters shall ye eat" (Leviticus 26:29). Interesting statement. As the elect, we are the true church of Jesus Christ. I doubt that God would allow us to fall in such a fashion. According to Scripture, "...If it were possible...", even the grand deception of the antichrist cannot touch us. This is good news for us striving to live out our days in this world. And yes, Mike, God ordained this as well. Evil yes, but God's holiness and power must allow it, use it and then punish it. |
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4/18/11 2:26 AM |
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Jessica Dawson wrote: Romans 7:20-25 KJV Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin. Romans 6:16 NKJV Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness? We are either servants of sin, or of righteousness. Like I said, slaves...it's one or the other...sin or Jesus Christ...and God's sovereign over all of it. |
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4/18/11 1:17 AM |
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A very good article on the subject of God, evil and sovereignty. Take a gander at this one...http://talkingpentecostalism.blogspot.com/2009/04/god-evil-and-sovereignty.html ‘I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster’ (Isa 45:7); ‘when disaster comes to a house, has not the LORD caused it?’ (Amos 3:6). Also, God uses evil for his purposes. The Lord sends evil spirits who do his work: 1 Samuel 16:14 says, ‘Now the Spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD tormented him.’ ‘The LORD said, 'Who will entice Ahab into attacking Ramoth Gilead and going to his death there?' "One suggested this, and another that. Finally, a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD and said, 'I will entice him.' " 'By what means?' the LORD asked. " 'I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets,' he said. " 'You will succeed in enticing him,' said the LORD. 'Go and do it.' "So now the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours. The LORD has decreed disaster for you." (1 Kings 22:20-23). |
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4/17/11 5:40 PM |
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myw wrote: Can God use the doings of evil men, Satan and evil spirits to bring about His purposes? Yes He can and does because He is sovereign. He is in control of EVERYTHING. If He wasn't, He wouldn't be God. |
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4/17/11 12:20 PM |
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Schotley wrote: WCF 5/2. Although in relation to the foreknowledge and decree of God, THE FIRST CAUSE, all things come to pass immutably and infallibly,[a] yet by the same providence he ordereth them to fall out, according to the nature of second causes, either necessarily, freely, or contingently.[b] [a] Acts 2:23. • [b] Gen 8:22; Exod 21:13 with Deut 19:5; 1 Kings 22:28, 34; Isa 10:6-7; Jer 31:35. Nothing happens outside God's sovereingty...period. |
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4/17/11 11:57 AM |
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Michael Hranek wrote: New in Focus I thoroughly love discussing a lot with my teenage daughter (who has a heart after the Lord) about the things of God and the times we are living in as well. SermonAudio has an excellent message by Ian Thomas "The Rediscovery of Jesus Christ" that gives us an excellent reference to the early church (and should help us better comprehend where the modern church is missing it). Of course you may have already listened to it and taken it to heart, along with sermons like Paris Reidhead's "Ten Shekels and A Shirt" Hope you have a wonderful "Palm Sunday" Thank you Michael for these references. Paris Reidhead's sermon is a classic and God used that one especially to bring me to my knees, so it holds a special place in my heart. |
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4/17/11 2:57 AM |
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John UK wrote: ...So what made the difference? How did I change from "not on your life!" to "what must I do to be saved?" I guess many will have different answers to that; but I claim that Jesus visited me with the whole intention of saving me. NOT of giving me a chance. But actually and definitely saving me. His love was too powerful for my sinful state - it won me! Yes there are many systems of theology, and always will be, but it is those who know Jesus who are saved. Hi John, would you be willing to write up your testimony for my blog? Would love to have a page dedicated to testimonies like yours. Let me know! |
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4/16/11 12:19 PM |
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passage wrote: Jn 6:37 *ALL* that the Father *GIVETH* me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. 44 NO MAN CAN COME TO ME, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. Ro 8:29 For whom he did FOREKNOW, he also did PREDESTINATE to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. glorified. Nice job explaining what a lot of "Christians" have a hard time coming to grips with. We are slaves to someone. A slave does have a free will, but must use that free inside the confines of the ultimate will of his Master. He is not his own. |
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4/15/11 11:28 PM |
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Lurker wrote: Sorry, friend. I don't stand to inquisitions. I've posted here for over five years so if you want to "nail" me down either do the time or access my history. You could also look up monergism as that best captures my belief regarding God's work of salvation. Thank you...that's all I wanted to know. One day, though you might just stand before the enemy's "inquisition" and it will be far worse than anything I have offered. I ask to continue on dialogue. Without answers to questions, there is no dialogue. Bless you brother. |
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4/15/11 10:54 PM |
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Lurker wrote: RR, My comment to Seaton should answer your questions. But here is something for you to think about. Even though you asked questions, you clearly made a misguided decision regarding my belief system. Did God cause you to wrongly judge a brother in Christ or are you responsible for your error? Didn't answer my questions though. Are you responsible for your life, salvation and where you go when you die? Are you helping God save mankind? What happens when you die? Will you stand before God with your resume or will you stand before God with Christ's work on the cross as your only hope? Just trying to nail you down (excuse the pun ) |
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4/15/11 12:29 PM |
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Lurker wrote: God gave us all a brain, logic and reason. Use it! . . . Chris Perver, Excellent comment. I guess that means that God didn't pick us but we picked Him? Are we responsible for our own salvation? Are we in charge of what happens to us here on earth? How about in the hereafter? Can we force God to bow to our wills? Is He sovereign or not? Can't have it half way, slaves... |
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4/14/11 6:47 PM |
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John UK wrote: A pastor earlier on has given one NT scripture where Jesus commanded the tithe, but with also the more weightier matters of the law, grace, love etc. However, this was surely still under the old covenant. Also note that this tithe was of vegetables for the Levitical priesthood, of which 10% of it was given to the Lord. So the Lord's tithe was 1%. How folks can translate this into the new covenant I do not know. I wish also to say a word on behalf of the poorer brethren. Such, if they were to give 10% of their income, would soon be out on the streets, because the cost of living is such that they couldn't afford their rent. My NT says that God loveth a cheerful giver, and there is no restriction or constraint on how much is given to the Lord's work. It is all down to a man's conscience, in which he is free to give as much or as little as he wishes. But there is a NT principle concerning giving and receiving. Exactly...thank you brother. |
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4/14/11 3:57 PM |
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You see, when a Christian's eyes are opened to God's "Big Picture" for humanity, you start to understand that there is much more to life, than individual decisions. If one can use a tapestry to illustrate. God is weaving this tapestry, and is in control of what design shall be created. He decides which thread goes where and how each thread coexists with each other. Each thread is independent of each other but is wholly connected to the other. Our "free will" is only allowed by the sovereign hand of God as He weaves this tapestry, writes this book, paints this picture. He allows, ordains and decides where each piece of the puzzle goes. it has to be this way if He is sovereign. If God is in control, then we are all on leashes, allowed to only venture out as far as He ordains. if not, then He is only a spectator and we are in control. |
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4/14/11 3:50 PM |
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Andy the Antinomian wrote: There ya go! Follow None of the law. Break all 10 commandments, thats the only way you can be justified by grace. Seriously, did you think I was saying that? Can we refrain for once with the smart remarks and attacks on character? Do we all remember the consternation that Paul and the other apostles had over circumcision? Remember how one side was trying to compel the Gentiles that in order to be justified and approved by God they needed to be circumcised? What was Paul's response? Now I ask you all who cling so dogmatically to tithing? What is the motive behind your tithe? Are you tithing out of a need to be approved by God? Or are you tithing because you love God so much that you just want to give...? If it is the later, then what stops you from giving more? Why stop at 10%? If you are doing anything out of a need to be approved then you are missing the whole point of true Christianity. We can do nothing to gain God's approval, that's where Christ and grace come in. I myself, follow the Scriptures and unless someone can convince me with Scripture, New Testament Scripture that God commands us to tithe, then I have to say that you (collectively) are showing signs and evidence of rebellion against God's word... |
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4/14/11 1:36 PM |
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Chris Perver wrote: I agree that man in his unsaved state is a slave to sin, but that does not mean to say he has no free will, only that his will is naturally inclined towards evil. His will is still free, in that he is not a robot. If a man has no free will to choose to do good or evil, then he cannot be held accountable for his own sins. Likewise, if you say that man has no free will outside of God's sovereignty, then you are perilously close to saying that God is the author of sin. proverbs 16.33 "The lot is cast into the lap, but its EVERY decision is from the LORD." |
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