“ RE: Cezar from Midwest ” Please take the time to show me in particular how what I preached was incorrect from the Word of God. Please refer me to Bible verses. Certainly our authority is found in the Word of God not a particular preacher's interpretation of a passage.
“ RE: Joe Lee and Straw Men ” Joe Lee,
It would have been wonderful if you had been so kind as to articulate one of the straw men I set up so that I don't do that again. My intent was not set up straw men but instead show that God's Sovereignty in the salvation of the elect is a concept beyond any human's full comprehension.
“ Great Sermon! ” Good talking points Sean. I've talked with many professing believers that don't believe that the entire Bible is "true", and further, that much of it is allegorical. It's important that people realize just how outlandish such a view is. Jesus quoted many of the OT prophets in His NT ministry, in particular citing that Jonah was factual, and that Jonah was indeed 3 days and 3 nights in the whale's belly. That said, your point rings loud and true that if Jesus used this factual event as an illustration of His future resurrection, then it is to be taken as liter and factual, and not allegorical. Great points.
“ ” I appreciate your attempt at this discussion but would have liked to have seen a more accurate description of calvinism. There were a number of straw men set up by sean, i think. Thank you though for the stimulating topic.
“ Don't Mistake Conservativism with Christianity ” In general, we may find much more common ground with conservatives than we do with liberals politically, but let's not get sucked into thinking that conservatives are a front for the faith. You may hear throw-away references to God or even Christ on the talk shows, but you'll never hear the Gospel: the only message to ever deliver people. I look forward to "The Bible", and this clip led me to re-examine the book of Jonah. Hopefully the Bill O'Reillys won't be so hung up on the big fish, but rather will be blessed by the story of a reluctant prophet, a wicked city delivered into his hands, and God's encouragement to us as witnesses that He has compassion for the lost.
“ Pretrib ” The Tribulation is God pouring out His wrath on the earth. Also, the Tribulation is the time of Jacob's trouble, not the church.
Christians will be taken out of the way then the Tribulation will happen.
Pastors that you should listen to: Jack Hyles, Lester Roloff, Bryan Denlinger, Reg Kelly, Greg Miller, D. A. Waite
“ Great Sermon! ” God has an elect, no user ion there. He chooses people on the basis of His forknowledge of who will choose Him. This keeps Him both sovereign and just.
“ Fruit... ” By their fruits ye shall know them.
O'Reilly is an actor that reads the news.
Or, what passes for news these days.
I doubt he is a Christian.
“ Great Sermon! ” Please join me in praying for Bill O reilly.... that he will have a powerful encounter with Christ...that Gods love & grace will be poured out to a receiving soul. I pray for him to be protected from the enemies deception & for God to undeniable reveal his mercies & truths!
“ Great Sermon! ” I have always interpret chapter as it is more about Peter than the centurion, Jesus is telling Peter to accept gentiles (Acts 10:34) and to leave the legalism of Judaism. We do not know when and where or how his conversion took place. I believe it he was already converted and was used by God.
“ Solid and Excellent ” There was so much that caused me to say "amen" over and over as I heard this. There was so much common sense brought to an issue that often has too much misguided zeal. King James Only-ism. But I also like the way Pastor Harris communicates in his teaching. I usually only listen to the news in focus material so I had not, until now, seen how gifted he is as a speaker. I really enjoy listening to you pastors.
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