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by Marc
Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:53 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

1. John 7:39 - Unlike the time before Christ was glorified now the Holy Spirit permanently indwells the person who receives Him. Such were the case of the Gentiles before they were water baptized. 2. We can be saved without doing what God has "commanded". 1 John 2:1 says "you may not sin". That is a...
by Marc
Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:15 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

It wasn't until recently that I used "the gift of the Holy Spirit" as mentioned in Acts 10:45. This expression was dodged or if it was considered the meaning of it was changed despite what the several New Testament Greek authorities stated. Not one authority was given in opposition - that should sen...
by Marc
Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:38 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

OK - thank you.
by Marc
Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:12 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

Balaam does not apply for that took place before Christ was glorified when the "Spirit had not yet been given" (John 7:39). Peter did tell Cornelius what he "must do" but that does not necessitate that water baptism was necessary for salvation. And since they asked him to stay on for a few days even...
by Marc
Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:06 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

It is "your" commentary of Scripture that so far has NOT been backed up by any authoritative New Testament Greek scholars. By refusing to believe these New Testament Greek scholars your definition concerning "the gift of the Holy Spirit" has been defined. It consists as a clear denial of what they s...
by Marc
Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:26 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

Yawn.... The Spirit being poured out on all flesh does not include beasts, birds and fish. I used this to show what your false argument would be reduced to. Your authoritative source is "your own" interpretation of what "you" believe the Greek words mean despite all the sources I cited. Still waitin...
by Marc
Thu Oct 26, 2006 6:43 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

These "men" are authoritative New Testament Greek scholars. I have provided several sources to back up my claim that "the gift of the Holy Spirit" refers to the same thing as used in both Acts 2:38 and 10:45. You have not provided one source. I would like to see sources that you can provide to back ...
by Marc
Thu Oct 26, 2006 2:15 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

Sledford, The gift of the Holy Spirit is the Holy Spirit. a. with the epexegetical gen. of the thing given, the Holy Ghost, Ac 2:38; 10:45 (Joseph Henry Thayer, Dorea, Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament, page 161). b. In Acts 2:38 "the gift of the Holy Ghost", the clause is epexegetical, the...
by Marc
Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:29 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

The "greater sin" required the greater repentance on the part of those who committed it (the Jews during this time period).

On Tuesady October 24, 2006 at 3:19pm I made clear that I believed it is not a different gospel.

By the way you didn't address "the gift of the Holy Spirit".
by Marc
Wed Oct 25, 2006 6:16 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

Yes.

The Jews during this time period received the gift of the Holy Spirit (salvation) in or immediately upon water baptism (Acts 2:38).

The Gentiles received the gift of the Holy Spirit (salvation) before water baptism (Acts 10:45).
by Marc
Tue Oct 24, 2006 4:19 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

No one can be saved apart from the word of God even if they received the Holy Spirit? You are making a false dichotomy. Because people heard (and believed) the word of God proves that they received the Holy Spirit. You can't receive the Holy Spirit without the word of God. By receiving "the gift of ...
by Marc
Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:43 am
Forum: Holy Spirit, Apostles, and Miracles
Topic: The deity of the Holy Spirit (Jehovah's Witnesses)
Replies: 1
Views: 10682

The deity of the Holy Spirit (Jehovah's Witnesses)

Hey! The passage I employ to demonstrate the deity of the Holy Spirit is 1 Corinthians 2:10, 11 where it states that He has an omniscient mind (God). The Jehovah's Witnesses state that the Holy Spirit is simply a force and not a personal being. They will point out that He is referred to as an "it" i...
by Marc
Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:22 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: Implications of Thief on the Cross: Saved by Faith Only?
Replies: 70
Views: 136014

Hi,

Would you agree that the Lord Jesus also shed His precious blood when Pilate had Him scourged and when the soldiers mockingly put a crown of "thorns" on His head? Both of which took place before the cross (John 19:1, 2)

Thanks
- Marc
by Marc
Sun Aug 13, 2006 12:08 pm
Forum: Morality
Topic: Divorce and remarriage
Replies: 15
Views: 35270

Hi Phebe, I believe that not only does Matthew 5:32 allow for divorce but it also allows the offending party to remarry any other partner. If it was allowed in the Old Testament (under the Law) then why would wouldn't it be allowed now that we are no longer under the Law but of grace? Matthew 5:32 r...
by Marc
Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:45 pm
Forum: Morality
Topic: Divorce and remarriage
Replies: 15
Views: 35270

Hi Phebe, How's it going. As with every doctrine we must consider "every" passage of Scripture for "the sum of Thy word is truth" (Psalms 119:160). Emphasize the word "sum". The passages listed show that divorce is not to take place but according to Matthew 5:32 there is an exception to this. God do...
by Marc
Tue Jul 25, 2006 5:20 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

In terms of the gift of the Holy Spirit having the same meaning both in Acts 2:38 and 10:45 I have quoted Arndt and Gingrich, Thayer, and Vine. Here is one more: "In Ac. the Spirit is called the dorea of God in 2:38...10:45" (Gerhard Kittell, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, Volume 2, pa...
by Marc
Fri Jul 14, 2006 4:20 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

As already demonstrated "the gift of the Holy Spirit" which necessitates the forgiveness of sins (salvation) in Acts 2:38 also signfies salvation in Acts 10:45 - before water baptism in Acts 10:48. a. The same Greek phrase b. By the same author c. In the same book d. In the same context (the theme o...
by Marc
Fri Jul 14, 2006 2:36 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

In answer to your question, since they have not received salvation from God they are thus not righteous. In answer to your next question as to if Cornelius was a Patriarch see the ten definitons at: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/patriarch 1. Yes 2. No 3. No 4. No 5. No 6. No 7. No 8. No 9. ...
by Marc
Sun Jul 09, 2006 2:01 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

I must apologize. I did not see that Thayer included 2 Corinthians 7:1 in the use of katharizo as meaning the same thing as Acts 15:9. Here Paul is speaking of himself and to the other Corinthians. So this word can be applied to those who are "already" Christians. Something else came to mind. In ter...
by Marc
Sat Jul 08, 2006 5:49 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

Not only has JSM17 shyed away from telling us if "all" the Gentiles with Cornelius were righteous before Peter arrived (Acts 10:24) but he has also avoided Peter's description of the present state of all the Gentiles he witnessed to in Acts 10 as being "purified" (Acts 15:9). From what I've been abl...
by Marc
Sat Jul 08, 2006 1:07 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

A few more things... 1. John 4 (Acts 10:22) a. John wrote it b. The Holy Spirit inspired it c. The Lord Jesus does not correct her misunderstanding. I am referring to the Samaritan women at the well. Verse 10 - The Lord Jesus mentions "living water". Verses 11 and 12 - She assumes it is the H2O that...
by Marc
Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:35 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

If one has the gift of the Holy Spirit do they have the forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38)? Yes or no? 2 Kings 5:18 (Acts 10:22) a. A man of God wrote it. a. The Holy Spirit inspired it. b. Elisha like Peter shows no sign of approval or disapproval of what he had heard. Is what Namaan said he was going...
by Marc
Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:24 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

JSM17- Already addressed: a. Friday June 30th, 2006 5:38am b. Tuesady July 4th, 2006 6:18pm c. Wednesday July 5th, 2006 11:55am sledford wrote: "The truth of the matter will stand on its own" a. If one receives "the gift of the Holy Spirit" they have "the forgiveness of sins" (Acts 2:38). b. Corneli...
by Marc
Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:01 pm
Forum: Morality
Topic: Divorce and remarriage
Replies: 15
Views: 35270

After studying this issue more I believe the Bible does declare that divorce and remarriage are allowed (even among believers) in the case of adultery. Matthew 5:32 and 19:9 make no distinction.

- Marc
by Marc
Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:04 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

The "SUM" of Thy word is truth (Psalms 119:160).
by Marc
Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:55 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

As shown, Acts 13:16 and 17:17 shows that these Gentiles "feared God" but they were still in need of salvation. You didn't address these passages at all. You also didn't address how you would go about proving that "everyone" that was with Cornelius was also saved before Peter met them (Acts 10:24). ...
by Marc
Tue Jul 04, 2006 7:18 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

Hey! Now that it has been established that Cornelius did indeed hear the gospel message before he received "the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 10:45) demonstrating that he already had "the forgiveness of sins" (Acts 2:38) before he was water baptized I would like to make several remarks about your p...
by Marc
Sat Jul 01, 2006 11:43 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

1. My present day example showing that "began" can be used figurativelly was dodged. 2. Luke's recording of Peter saying he gave an "orderly account" when in fact it wasn't "strictly" chronological was dodged. 3. In terms of commentators who hold to the belief that the falling of the Holy Spirit occ...
by Marc
Sat Jul 01, 2006 12:56 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

Let's take another look at Thayer in regards to your "the Holy Spirit fell just as Peter was getting the very first word out of his mouth" theory. In his definition of "began" as used in Acts 11:15 he cites several other texts along with it. This is under "2c". It reads that in these texts archomai ...
by Marc
Fri Jun 30, 2006 9:35 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

What are you talking about?! Is your mind that "water logged" that you can't understand that cf. means "refer to" ponting to Acts 10:44. Thayer states many passages where "archomia" is used and "then" he gives its "explanation" as to its meaning. Open your eyes and read one of the examples he gives ...
by Marc
Fri Jun 30, 2006 12:39 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

Nice to see that this time have quoted what Thayer actually said concerning Acts 11:15 in the use of "began". "Acts xi. 15 (cf. x. 44)" cf. means to consult or refer to. So when deciding the meaning of "began" in this text Thayer says to "refer to" Acts 10:44. And there it demonstrates that the fall...
by Marc
Fri Jun 30, 2006 6:38 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

That is correct "they" said Cornelius was righteous. Nowhere does it say that God did. Matthew 16:22 - Matthew wrote it, Peter said it and the Holy Spirit inspired it. Is what the Holy Spirit inspired Matthew to write something that we would agree should have happened? Not only does Acts 11:14 demon...
by Marc
Fri Jun 30, 2006 12:29 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

This is in response to the previous two posts. Cornelius was not saved before Peter met him. For Peter was to tell him words by which he "shall be" saved (Acts 11:14). If I said, "I shall go to the bakery" I wonder how many of us would conclude that I am "now" in the bakery? Furthermore, Acts 2:38 d...
by Marc
Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:50 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

The continual dodge of my original post is indeed revealing.

In terms of Acts 11:4 and 15 see the third page of the thread "The conversion of Cornelius (baptism not necessary)". My post is dated Thursday June 1, 2006 12:09pm.
by Marc
Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:53 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

Cornelius did hear "the words" in order to be saved. They are found in Acts 10:34-43. In terms of Acts 11:4 and 15 I have already dealt with these two passages in another post. I couldn't help but notice you just simply ignored the points I brought up in my post. I guess it is just easier to say my ...
by Marc
Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:32 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: THE CONTEXT OF CORNELIUS
Replies: 79
Views: 139792

Just returned... All these expressions mean the same thing: a. To have the Holy Spirit "fall" upon you (Acts 10:44). b. To have the Holy Spirit "poured out" on you (Acts 10:45, Titus 3:6). c. To "receive" the Holy Spirit (Acts 10:47). d. To be "baptized" with the Holy Spirit (Acts 11:16). e. To be i...
by Marc
Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:25 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: The conversion of Cornelius (baptism not necessary) - #3
Replies: 77
Views: 158956

The text says Cornelius needed to hear words whereby he "will be" saved. You have him saved and then saved again without ever being unsaved. Yes saved but... not really saved. Yawn...I have already explained Acts 11:4 and 11:15. You keep repeating the same thing without refuting what I have previous...
by Marc
Sun Jun 04, 2006 9:06 am
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: The conversion of Cornelius (baptism not necessary) - #3
Replies: 77
Views: 158956

I've already explained both Acts 11:4 and 11:15 in a previuos post and nothing what I wrote was refuted. The Holy Spirit fell upon Cornelius as did it to the apostles in that now both were now indwelt with the Holy Spirit and since the Holy Spirit is God and God indwells is you that describes a save...
by Marc
Sat Jun 03, 2006 10:18 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: The conversion of Cornelius (baptism not necessary) - #3
Replies: 77
Views: 158956

Cornelius had the forgiveness of sins before he waas water baptized therefore Cornelius was already saved before he was water baptized. Cornelius was saved by both hearing the gospel and receiving the Holy Spirit. By receiving the Holy Spirit he was born of the Holy Spirit (John 3:8)....before he wa...
by Marc
Sat Jun 03, 2006 4:28 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: only belief is required for salvation
Replies: 41
Views: 80459

"My" workless salvation?

To the one who "does not work" (Romans 4:5).
by Marc
Sat Jun 03, 2006 3:12 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: only belief is required for salvation
Replies: 41
Views: 80459

No, for James 2 is talking about physical life.

I find it almost laughable that you demand a direct answer but then dodge Romans 4:5.
by Marc
Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:56 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: The conversion of Cornelius (baptism not necessary) - #3
Replies: 77
Views: 158956

The women at the well being a Samaritan would probably have some idea about the Holy Spirit from the Old Testament.
You haven't shown why water "can't" refer to being born from the womb or the Holy Spirit himself.

You never responded to the syllogism.
by Marc
Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:51 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: ONE BAPTISM Is it Water or is it Spirit or both
Replies: 12
Views: 25762

Fact: Mark 16:9-20 is not in the earliest Greek manuscripts (among others) so is therefore too unreliable of a text to base any doctrine on. In terms of throwing them out who threw them in? That's right I will not agree that salvation came to the Jews and to the Gentiles in the exact same way becaus...
by Marc
Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:44 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: Are they really the same thing?
Replies: 14
Views: 28399

We do them. One must do them to be saved. Yes salvation is conditional. If you believe, repent and confess you are saved. If you do not believe, repent and confess you are not saved.
by Marc
Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:41 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: only belief is required for salvation
Replies: 41
Views: 80459

When you believe on Christ you believe that He shed His blood for the forgiveness of your sins. Romans 4:5 is clear that no works are involved.
Since confession and repentance are required to be saved that necessitates that they are not works.

Zero works can save.
by Marc
Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:38 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: Are they really the same thing?
Replies: 14
Views: 28399

One must believe, repent and confess in order to be saved (Romans 10:9, 10; 2 Peter 3:9).
by Marc
Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:36 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: The conversion of Cornelius (baptism not necessary) - #3
Replies: 77
Views: 158956

Yes everyone is saved by grace. This is true. This grace allows a person to be saved but how one gets saved at this time varied. In terms of God not being a respector of persons this means that now the Gentiles can be saved. It is not meant exclusivelly for the Jews. I have shown how those in Acts 2...
by Marc
Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:15 pm
Forum: Sin and Salvation
Topic: only belief is required for salvation
Replies: 41
Views: 80459

Acts 10:43 and Romans 4:5.
by Marc
Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:13 pm
Forum: Calvinism
Topic: Once Saved...Always Saved!
Replies: 36
Views: 71036

In 2 Timothy 1:6 Timothy was told to "kindle afresh" the gift of God in him. This doesn't mean that Timothy's gift was now "snuffed out". Rathaer, he ought to keep the fire of his gift burning ever brighter (fresher) instead of neglecting it (1 Timothy 4:14). This equally applies to the Christian's ...
by Marc
Fri Jun 02, 2006 11:11 am
Forum: Morality
Topic: Divorce and remarriage
Replies: 15
Views: 35270

Divorce and remarriage

Is divorce allowable based on Matthew 5:32 and Matthew 19:9? Thayer defines "porneia" in these passages as "used of adultery" (Thayer's Greek English Lexicon). If so does the offending party have the biblical right to marry again?