Let me ask you two questions.

Did not the LORD say that His Spirit will not always strive with man?

Dan 12:11 And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days.
Dan 12:12 Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.

Where is there any mention of the antichrist establishing the covenant to start with in this passage?

My argument is that any covenant of such significance, especially one that pertains to bible prophecy would be clearly spelled out in scripture as to the contracting parties and the terms of the agreement. We have all been led to believe that this covenant in Daniel 9:27 refers to a covenant between the Antichrist and Israel. However where is the terms of this contract clearly spelled out in scripture? If it's there, then I will gladly concede this point and recant my argument. FWIW I am a seeker, not a scrapper.

Doctor WOMI wrote:
Head?
Let's try to work from the bottom up first.
I think maybe, covering their thighs and chest would be a good start.

R. S Graziotin wrote:
No truer word said . What is happenning with our convictions about modesty??

Michael Hranek wrote:
you might recall the 'beloved' by Calvinist/Reformed Westminister Confess of Faith(fanciful world of Calvinism?) tells us as much in how "their" "god" has created certain people only so "he" could damn them to hell for all eternity and makes sure they will never believe in the Son of God Jesus Christ who shed His precious blood for sinners on the Cross.

Rom 9:20 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?
Rom 9:21 Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?
Rom 9:22 What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction:
Rom 9:23 And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,

Doctor WOMI wrote:
"WOMI,
Hope you are doing well. If you are interested, I have a challenge for you at the link below. Scroll down a couple of my post to find out what the question is. I am not interested in throwing jabs or digs, but a sincere and reasonable question concerning Daniel 9:27."
Thanks There is Hope. I will take a look at it as soon as I can. Do not be disappointed if I do not answer right away since my time has been lately very limited.

Hope you are doing well. If you are interested, I have a challenge for you at the link below. Scroll down a couple of my post to find out what the question is. I am not interested in throwing jabs or digs, but a sincere and reasonable question concerning Daniel 9:27.

Get the picture. There are 204 verses where this Greek word is used.

It is very difficult to maintain that the word "world" in John 3:16 is restricted to the elect only, simply due to the fact that the same word is used in the immediate context of this passage, vs. 16-21. In this case the meaning would have to be consistant in each case or else you would have confusion.

What you must also consider is the verb tenses used in the passage. In verse 16 "believeth" is present tense "is believing". It is a promise to one who is a believer already, not a promise to one to become a believer and God would save them. Although we must also note the fact the the bible clearly states that one is to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ to be saved. To deny this is to deny scripture. One must come to Him for salvation. Question is, who will come to him? Will man come to him on his own or is it those whom the Father gave him? Jesus is the only Way, the only Truth and the only Life.

Norman Smith wrote:
I recently placed a comment against the sermon by Pastor Click *tulip wilts under the son*.
I have had no less than 4 venomous emails sent to me because of this !
Come on dear saints...if one is born again ,one should be *clothed with humility*, and *speak the truth in love*, even if one is convinced that they are earnestly contending for the faith.

Shame on those 4 who would display such behavior. It is totally uncalled for and displays their unregenerate nature.

I listened to Bro. Click's message and much of his criticisms were based on misinformed sources. I have heard a couple of other messages that were anti-reformed as well and the same rhetoric is used. Misinformation! Instead of consulting the writings of Calvin himself or men like Witsius, he consults people like Dave Hunt or modern day people who call themselves Calvinist but have no idea what Calvin actually taught.

B2B, many confuse being regenerate oor quickened as being saved. As the farmer breaks up the hard rocky ground, plows it, disks it before he can plant the seed, the same applies as God prepares the heart of the unregenerate man, makes it ready to receive the Word of God and produce fruit. When God does the work, He gets results or else tit makes God a failure. Jesus SHALL save His people from their sins. All that the Father giveth me SHALL come to me.

Back 2 Basics wrote:
Hope - now we don't leave out 13 God is the drawing force that enables us to receive.

Many of the IFB that have come here in the past say that they came by their own power and free-will and that God didn't have to free their will from the bondage of sin.

BTW, I've checked out your website. I am familiar with Bro. Malone. I have heard him preach many years ago at a Sword conference and have always had a great respect for him.

I'll be away for a couple of days, but I'll try to check in on a remote computer. Blessings my brother.

Total Depravity or Total Inability.
Rom. 3:10-12
Job 4:4
John 3:19
Ps. 51:5
John 6:44
John 15:5
Jer. 17:9

"My understanding of Cism is that U take that a step farther. Am I right or wrong?"

Lurker wrote:
"Receiving Him" is an unfamiliar term and unless you can establish a precedent from scripture to use this term I would encourage you to stick with "repentance and faith" as man's obligation in salvation.

Agreed.
God bless.

Separatist wrote:
I think sermon audio slows down the download speeds.I was having trouble with downloads taking 20-30 minutes and called up my provider who tested my speed and it was fine. He said sermon audio was slowing down the download speeds.I then went to another sermon website and had no problem. I think it might have something to do with the paying customer vs the free customer. The Separatist

Back 2 Basics wrote:
Roger..You have to work hard to get works out of "conviction of the Holy Spirit" and "Impossible to save myself." If your going to debate at least be honest!!!!! That's all I ask.
PS: God loves you unconditionally!

rogerant wrote:
Now that looks like a genuine testimony brother.
However, that is a complete turnaround from you initial profession that was laced with I's rather than HE's.
God Bless

rogerant wrote:
Your testimony is laced with verbs expressing what YOU have done.

rogerant wrote:
That is why we have confessions of faith, faith in Christ, and why you have fundementals that one must believe to be saved. The differece is life and death.

Mattew 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Be careful when quoting Matt. 7:22, there is more to that passage, see verse 21.

Matt. 7:21 "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that *** doeth the will of my Father *** which is in heaven."

What is the will of the Father?

John 6:40 "And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day."

But lest we forget.

Phil. 2:13 "For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure."

No belief, no salvation.