In Search of Truth

luke1

"look from the place where you are, northward, southward, eastward and westward: For the entire land you are looking at I will give to you and to your descendants for ever" (Genesis 13:14, 15). Genesis 13:15 (KJV) For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever. "...

luke1

There are many who are asleep who have died in Christ. The thief died in Christ, and will stand before Christ as will all who are saved. The quality of their works will be compared as to gold, silver, or precious stones. All these are only refined by fire. These then are works which are pleasing to ...

luke1

I am using scripture that pertains to the thief, the theme of this thread, saved by faith only. My view is that he was saved by faith only. This is my feeling for this subject matter. Saving grace is actually what it says it is, saving grace. But you are right about further re-hashing, I think it ha...

luke1

If they had heeded to do the commandment and the law which Moses charged them with, they would indeed still have possession of the land. The promise was for an EVERLASTING POSSESSION. Joshua 22:5 (KJV) But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the LORD char...

luke1

What did the thiefs' faith profit him? Can faith save him? YES

luke1

First, I would like to thank you for your imput. I can see that I have become a bit backed up in my responses. I will deal with as much as I can as I have time to do so. First I will state my views on James 2 as it pertains to salvation. Romans 3:28 (KJV) Therefore we conclude that a man is justifie...

luke1

When Christ returns, all eyes will behold him. We are branches which have been grafted into the tree of life, but we are not the root of it. Salvation is of the Jews. God will honor his promise to Abraham concerning the land promises to Israel, and will be realized during his 1000 year reign of Chri...

luke1

I will have to get back to you on most of your post. The thief called upon the name of the Lord and was saved, just like Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." and guess what , the thief was saved If you disagree with Romans 10:13, then you tell me, how was...

luke1

As for your view that Christ is now reigning on Davids throne: Hosea 3:4 (KJV) For the children of Israel shall abide many days without a king, and without a prince, and without a sacrifice, and without an image, and without an ephod, and without teraphim: Christ is now sitted at the right hand of G...

luke1

Acts 4:12 (KJV) Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. The demons lived with God, and so obviously they know him. The demons, however, deny Jesus, the only name given under heaven whereby we must be saved. John 3:...

luke1

The jailer was not the only person in there. There were other prisoners. Acts 16:25 (KJV) And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. Then suddenly there was a great earthquake, and the doors were opened and everyones' bands were loosed. Did God do...

luke1

This pertains to the ones who come up against Jerusalem, which brings about the second advent of Christ to earth. Zechariah 14:16-21 (KJV)16 And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, ...

luke1

I do not have time to elaborate, but I'm sure I covered this before. The last will and testament of any person begins at the death of the testator. The thief was still alive at Jesus' death. Galatians 3:15 (KJV) Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it ...

luke1

The thief was saved by believing that Jesus was Messiah, Saviour of the World. Ephesians 2:8 (KJV) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Ephesians 2:9 (KJV) Not of works, lest any man should boast. 2:10 (KJV) For we are his workmanship, created i...

luke1

The thief, which is the theme of this thread, was saved by faith only. He believed Jesus the Saviour of the world.

luke1

It was intended that man obey God from the very beginning, when God created Adam. Adam disobeyed. I have nothing against obedience, unfortunately, it is something that man has not been able to do. If man obeyed there would not have been a need for a new covenant. I would like to return this thread t...

luke1

This is what Mr. Heintzman says, in referring to Isaiah 26: 1-7, as he goes on to say: that the prophet is referring of the time of the COMING kingdom and the times of refreshing and regeneration which Jesus promised. These clearly refer to the 1000 year reign of Christ when he sets up his kingdom o...

luke1

This is what Mr. Heintzman says, in referring to Isaiah 26: 1-7, as he goes on to say: that the prophet is referring of the time of the COMING kingdom and the times of refreshing and regeneration which Jesus promised. These clearly refer to the 1000 year reign of Christ when he sets up his kingdom o...

luke1

The fact of the matter concerning the thief is that he believed, and thus he was saved.

luke1

When Jesus was here on earth, he asked the people to pray in this manner. Please consider that the people are on the planet earth, reciting this prayer. The prayer, of course is the Our Father........ thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth... If they are to recognize his kingdom here on earth, ...

luke1

The two SCRIPTURES I referenced are not assumptions but truths. Your response, however, are assumptions. You try to throw the thief as being saved under the old testament period, than assume that he had to have been baptised by John the Baptist, assumed that he repented, then he unrepented of his re...

luke1

Why do you have to resort to so many assumptions about the thief? John 11:25 (KJV) Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: John 11:26 (KJV) And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

luke1

I will deal with the topic of obedience. And in dealing with the topic of obedience, I will deal with the topic of disobedience. It is disobedience that got us here in the first place. We are sinners, because of the disobedience of Adam. The Living Bible: Exodus 19: The Israelis arrived in the Sinai...

luke1

Repent in Acts 2 :38 is referring to the messiahship of Jesus Acts 2:5 (KJV) And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. This clearly identifies that the ones gathered here are devout Jews. The message here is that they have not yet accepted Jesus as the ...

luke1

Well, you have quite a list of questions, and I will have to deal with them one at a time, for lack of time. You said that I did not introduce scripture to the affect that Christ set his feet on the earth. Isaiah 63:1-4 (KJV) Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this th...

luke1

The whole context of these verses are to identify Jesus, as being the promised Messiah.

But, I'll need to get back to this, later.

luke1

These men that Peter is talking to are devout Jews, dwelling in Jerusalem but come from many nations. Acts 2:21Acts 2:21 (KJV) And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Acts 2:22 (KJV) Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man app...

luke1

Acts 2:21 Peter also said in Acts 2:21 (KJV) And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Acts 2:38 is a continuation of things been said to the same crowd) Repent, (change of mind) return to your first impression that Christ Jesus is the promised Mes...

luke1

Let me say that scripture is not an easy subject matter, at least not for me, none the less, it is scripture. 2 Timothy 3:15-16(KJV) And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is giv...

luke1

Matthew 25:31-40 (KJV) When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: And he sha...

luke1

Acts 1:11 (KJV) Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. Matthew 24:27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west;...

luke1

Did you quote any scripture at all, that I might be able to read. It would be most appreciated, if you would.

luke1

2 Corinthians 7:10 (KJV) For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. Paul is talking to christians, who are already saved. For the christian, God sometimes uses sorrow in our lifes so that we turn away from sin and seek eternal l...

luke1

Now let's go to the scripture and see what the Bible has to say about the advent of Christ, after which the devil is bound for 1000 years, the same 1000 years that Christ establishes his kingdom on earth, the same 1000 years which is the judgement day. 2 Peter 3:8 (KJV) But, beloved, be not ignorant...

luke1

Please note the question, that is being asked, there can be no doubt as to what the jailer is asking? 16:30 (KJV) And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? Please note the answer, and please note the dot thats follows the answer, usually it means conclusion of sentence. Acts ...

luke1

John 3:15 (KJV) That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:18 (KJV) He that believeth on him is not cond...

luke1

I'm all ears. Then you explain how it is that the thief shall be saved.

luke1

Continuing: Israel who had been shown so much more favor than Sodom and Samaria, would be much more accountable. The verse reads: As I live, saith the Lord God, Sodom thy sister hath not done, she nor her daughters, as thou hast done, thou and thy daughters............Neither hath Samaria committed ...

luke1

Before, I go any further, I'd like to say that by no means am I the originator of this theme, as I know that it has been written of before, however, since I did not see this subject matter on this forum, I thought it was interesting to read. I must give credit, where credit is due, and so the genera...

luke1

To continue: Matthew 12:18-20 Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment ( Gk. krisis) to the Gentiles. He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed...

luke1

I'm sure we have all thought of this. especially in regards to loves ones who might not have taken the opportunity to make peace with God, and accept his free gift of salvation, through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. If they did not, did their death deny them the only opportunity they shall have...

luke1

John 19:30 (KJV) When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

In Christ Jesus God bless

luke1

I apologize that I have been the source of your total confusion. I know it can not be the fault of the sciptures quoted. You wrote that my most recent quotes from scripture on Oct 3, 2006 are the source of your confusion, yet I listed Galations 3:15 to demonstrate the same view on August 28, 2006, w...

luke1

Hebrews 9:16 (KJV) For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. Hebrews 9:17 (KJV) For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth. Galatians 3:15 (KJV) Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; ...

luke1

Yes, I would have to agree with that. Thank you for your imput.

luke1

There is another addition I would like to make after reading an article entitled "Why the Old Covenant Failed" by Joe Crews. Scripture, of course will be from the Bible. Please take into consideration that I am referring to the Old Covenant (testament), and not the Ten Commandments. The Book of Hebr...

luke1

I would only like to add for reference: Colossians 2:12-14 "Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross"; Then John 19:31-33 "The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should n...

luke1

The point that I was trying to get across by using the example of the thief (malefactor) on the cross, is that belief in Jesus, God incarnate, was the only necessity for his salvation. I am sure that he had many works of disobedience, however no works of obedience that I was able to find. In fact it...

luke1

When Jesus was on the cross, there was also two other men beside him, being cruxified. Both men heard what the crowds were shouting to Jesus. One man elected to believed in Jesus, and asked Jesus to remember him. Jesus said, (paraphasing) Verily I say unto you, this day you will be with me in paradi...

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