Can We Really Exercise Free Will?
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Not to those who do not have eyes to see. Giving a range of valid applicable meaning is fully acceptable
to them except when it contradicts their man made traditions/doctrine, and vain man exalting philosophies
which they cling to regardless of how much they contradict what the Bible explicitly articulates.
to them except when it contradicts their man made traditions/doctrine, and vain man exalting philosophies
which they cling to regardless of how much they contradict what the Bible explicitly articulates.
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Cam, the whole purpose of studying Scripture is learning why we should amend our beliefs to conform to GW,
which I did with respect to OSAS. I cannot help it if y'all deny what the three passages that were suggested
did not support tulipism. God can lead humans to water, but He does not make them drink.
which I did with respect to OSAS. I cannot help it if y'all deny what the three passages that were suggested
did not support tulipism. God can lead humans to water, but He does not make them drink.
So cite something you have learned from CC discussions.
Another example I will share is that I was prompted to specify/clarify that good works are also a form of faith as follows:
The distinction between kerygma and didache involves a difference in content and purpose. The kerygma proclaims GRFS, which calls for repentance and acceptance of Jesus as Lord, which is an all or nothing decision that occurs at one moment in time. The didache teaches God’s will regarding how saints or those who have been saved should live in order to be a good witness for Christ, which involves learning more of God’s Word throughout one’s lifetime.
A passage teaching this truth is Colossians 2:6-7: “Just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord [kerygma], continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught [didache].” There is no qualitative difference between faith that accepts God’s saving grace at conversion and faith that accepts God’s working grace while walking/living (Eph. 2:8-10, 2Cor. 5:7, Rom. 1:17), but only a quantitative difference as each additional moment passes–and of course faith remains non-meritorious during the saint’s entire lifetime.
Another example I will share is that I was prompted to specify/clarify that good works are also a form of faith as follows:
The distinction between kerygma and didache involves a difference in content and purpose. The kerygma proclaims GRFS, which calls for repentance and acceptance of Jesus as Lord, which is an all or nothing decision that occurs at one moment in time. The didache teaches God’s will regarding how saints or those who have been saved should live in order to be a good witness for Christ, which involves learning more of God’s Word throughout one’s lifetime.
A passage teaching this truth is Colossians 2:6-7: “Just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord [kerygma], continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught [didache].” There is no qualitative difference between faith that accepts God’s saving grace at conversion and faith that accepts God’s working grace while walking/living (Eph. 2:8-10, 2Cor. 5:7, Rom. 1:17), but only a quantitative difference as each additional moment passes–and of course faith remains non-meritorious during the saint’s entire lifetime.
I apologize for coming across as distasteful. I thought that I was being very sympathetic,
because I realize that we all have a cross to bear, and previously I had jokingly ascribed her antagonism
to having the proverbial "bad hair day".
Not sure if you are aware that previously I apologized for getting crosswise and asked her to tell me
when I crossed a line, but she was unforgiving.
Thanks for the reproof, and I will keep trying to be better,
as I forgive everyone who has persecuted me on CC.
because I realize that we all have a cross to bear, and previously I had jokingly ascribed her antagonism
to having the proverbial "bad hair day".
Not sure if you are aware that previously I apologized for getting crosswise and asked her to tell me
when I crossed a line, but she was unforgiving.
Thanks for the reproof, and I will keep trying to be better,
as I forgive everyone who has persecuted me on CC.
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Conflating again, the inability to save oneself (the point of the story) with the inability to receive the salvation.
I did not read regeneration first in the story?
Keep over analyzing the story that always goes really well, I mean did the Good Samaritan talk to the man, so we can therefore assume no Gospel needs to be shared.
If we are going to perform eisegesis, TULIP's god is the un-loving one Jesus describes – the one who passes over the man bleeding and dying on the Jericho road.
I did not read regeneration first in the story?
Keep over analyzing the story that always goes really well, I mean did the Good Samaritan talk to the man, so we can therefore assume no Gospel needs to be shared.
If we are going to perform eisegesis, TULIP's god is the un-loving one Jesus describes – the one who passes over the man bleeding and dying on the Jericho road.
Nothing about regeneration in the story. Your mathematical skills are coming through.
The reason Jesus told so many parables is because some subjects are complex and Jesus breaks down the doctrines into bite sized morsels. Every story doesn't tell the whole story, but every lesson does add to our understanding. That's how you should be mathing.
The reason Jesus told so many parables is because some subjects are complex and Jesus breaks down the doctrines into bite sized morsels. Every story doesn't tell the whole story, but every lesson does add to our understanding. That's how you should be mathing.
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