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Thanks for the chart. It has a lot of information that we should cover. Obviously, there are a lot of points and passages to review. Rather than introducing additional points of disagreement, how about we focus on the one passage and point in time that was already introduced: Jesus instituting the L...

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Thanks for the well articulated response! We should boil the discussion down to one central question, but I should first clarify and dispense with an easier question. Regarding my observations on artos , you are unfairly stretching my meaning. I am clearly not arguing that the term should be treated...

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There has been a fair amount of discussion on this point, but even more dispute regarding the same question for elders. I have not thoroughly studied all the arguments, nor am I even acquainted with them all; however, I do currently believe the answer to your question is negative. Here's the verse, ...

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Thanks for the articulate expression of your concern. This is a common feeling, so I cherish the opportunity to respond to it. If I understand your argument correctly, it is in essence this: First, God gives us the ability to perform X (fill in the blank - worship through instrumental music, in case...

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Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate your honesty, and I sympathize with your situation that you described. On occasion, we all may feel that God is not near. O God, do not be far from me ; O my God, make haste to help me! Let them be confounded and consumed Who are adversaries of my life; Let them...

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Thanks for the comment. May I explain my statement that Jesus broke unleavened bread? First, yes, you are correct that the original Greek word, artos , is a generic word for bread and even food. It does not necessarily connote the idea of unleavened or even leavened bread. It's just food! Thayer's (...

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In the Bible, "the day of the Lord" refers to any decisive time in a nation's or people's history, on which the Lord intervenes in a very profound manner, usually for judgment. There is more than one "day of the Lord" throughout the Bible. For example: Destruction of Israel (northern kingdom, Samari...

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We do not mention a specific denomination on the ISOT web-site, because we are not affiliated with any denomination. (There is no financial support, organizational recognition, doctrinal guidance, etc. with any denomination.) In fact, you might say we are anti-denominational . :-) You can read more ...

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I am sorry, but I do not understand your question.

Are you asking WHEN is the FINAL judgment day? ... What is the first "day" in your question below?

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Thanks for the encouragement! What topics, doctrines, or trends did you have in mind?

Thanks!

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I am glad you found the article to be helpful. If you have any questions, feedback, or would like to discuss anything, please let me know. I am always happy to study the Bible, since unity is a paramount concern to the follower of Christ (John 17:20-21).

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Is Jesus, by using worship, equating the acts done to show reverence to the attitude which is driving one to perform the acts? This is an interesting question. ... May I ask a preliminary question? I thought Jesus' quotes were always taken from the Septuagint translation of the Hebrew writings. Is ...

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If the individual members are authorized to use the building for events where the unbelieving can be exposed to the word and love of God, because it is poor stewardship spending the Lord's money in those avenues. Then how is it good stewardship to use the Lord's money to build a building and mainta...

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Thanks for the good comment. Feedback is always welcomed! :-) You alternate view is indeed correct. I erroneously depicted the context. The contrast is not between the saved Israelites and the unbelieving Egyptians. Looking at the verse again: But I want to remind you, though you once knew this, tha...

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Thanks for the good question - especially this time of year! :-) In the Bible, we are told that man's judgment follows death: And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment ... ( Hebrews 10:27 ) There are no second chances. From Jesus' relating the after-death experiences of...

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In our English language, we have a rule that any pronoun must refer back to the nearest, possible antecedent. In Greek, this same notion is held, except the antecedent is called a "substantive". In Zerr's commentary on II Samuel 24:1 and I Chronicles 21:1 , he lists two passages, which he claims vio...

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It's great to hear from you again! When I study with people, in general, I try to come to the topic of salvation, as soon as I possibly can. Calvinism and other false doctrines, which distort God's plan for salvation ( Galatians 1:6-8 ), are so widely held that I feel encumbered to get to the point ...

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You didn't answer my question. Do you have faith? Or, does God have it for you? Does God draw a "line" for you to cross over or not? Do you do anything for your salvation, even believe? Or, does God do it entirely for you?

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Please answer my question: Is your belief something you do, or does God do it for you?

May God help us to have a sincere love of truth (II Thessalonians 2:9-12),

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You appear to be looking for a way out. Obviously you did not read what I wrote, or you would have been more careful in your use of "works". Just because God draws a line, that does not necessitate salvation by works, as Paul denounced in Romans 4 . Otherwise, belief would not be a requirement - unl...

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Thanks for the quick response. You appear to misunderstand what I am saying. Again, I would encourage you to reread the entire thread, especially the referenced Bible verses. Otherwise, you will never understand what I am saying, because your mindset is too different than mine. Regardless, here are ...

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email wrote:About Esau.

You missed the point about how Esau sought forgiveness "carefully" with tears. The point is that he was not truly repentant. He used tears too look repentful...kinda like chilren sometimes do when they want something bad enough.

I understand that, but what's your point?

Thanks!

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It's good to hear from you again. I noticed that you picked up with my first response to your original question, apparently overlooking where our previous conversation left off. For your convenience, I have recompiled the entire thread and included it below for your reference. In all fairness, I bel...

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Augustine, Calvin, and other like-minded commentators believed that Paul was referring to his personal experience at that time, as a believer, because of the references to himself in the present tense, ("I am ..."). This seems reasonable at first; however, Paul was known to typify and associate hims...

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Thanks for stopping by our web-site and sharing your opinion. If you have a question or would like to discuss something, please let me know. We are always happy to talk about spiritual things (or the lack thereof, for atheists). Even thought you did not seek answers or feedback, as far as I can tell...

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Thanks for your inquiry. To answer your question, I would like to ask you two questions: First, what does this verse mean? "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, hav...

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What is your standard for determining the answer to this question and similar questions? Tradition? A current synod, conference, seminary, or association? The Bible? I am assuming you would cling to the Bible as God's light for our darkness. So, what do you think is the Bible pattern for salvation? ...

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I am glad to hear you found the explanation helpful. It is my deepest prayer that my writings accord with God's Word, bring glory to Him, and help others. May I recommend a series of books, if you are reading through the whole Bible? Bob and Sandra Waldron have a series of books ("Lamp to My Feet", ...

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I don't know if someone else responded to your questions, but I had responded to your earlier feedback on our Romans 9 article. In case no one else in our group has responded to your recent questions, here are a few thoughts for your consideration. I think these verses can be answered by considering...

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I am thankful that you found the article to be helpful. BTW, we have a whole series that address the doctrines of Calvinism in a similar way: http://www.insearchoftruth.org/articles/index.html#calvinism If you have any additional comments, questions, or feedback - about Romans 9 or any other topic, ...

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The "In Search of Truth" web-site was developed and maintained by a group of New Testament Christians. It is not owned or guided by any particular church. However, the "Church of Christ" is indeed a Biblical name ( Romans 16:16 ). You can read more about Bible names for the Lord's church here: http:...

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A visitor asked for a index of material on the ISOT related to various questions on Bible authority and application of more subtle principles, such as silence of the Scriptures, generic authority, etc. For others' benefit, here it is, as of today: Instrumental Music http://www.insearchoftruth.org/ar...

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Thanks for the encouragement! The "In Search of Truth" web-site is owned and operated by a handful of individuals, who share common understanding of God's Word. We do not represent any particular denomination. In fact, you might say that we are "anti-denominational", because we believe that God does...

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Thanks for understanding! It is still early, and I would like to polish it some more, but hopefully this draft will be helpful:

http://www.insearchoftruth.org/articles/romans_9.html

May God help us to love Him supremely,

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About the Seventh Day Adventist church, they take a very different view of God's Word, including modern day revelation, Sabbath keeping, etc. I could not place membership with one of their churches, because they do not even worship God on the correct day! You can read a discussion on the topic here:...

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I am sorry that it has taken me so long to respond. We receive a lot of questions regarding Calvinism, and Romans 9 receives the lion's share of the questions. I had considered writing an article on this chapter, focusing on the various Calvinistic arguments that are typically based in this chapter....

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I am sorry that it has taken me so long to respond, but you have asked a very good question! Many people, especially those who identify with Calvinism, generally associate the words "predestination", "election", and "foreordination" with Calvinism's definition of those terms. However, that is not ne...

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We are thankful you found the web-site too!

If you have any questions or feedback, please let me know.

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I believe the Bible teaches that there are 3 beings who are divine, so in some respects, they may each be referenced as "God". Please see this passage in Hebrews, where the term "God" is applied to both the Father and the Son: But to the Son He says: "Your throne, O God , is forever and ever; A sce...

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One of the ISOT workers mentioned these two books to me: “PAUL, Apostle of the Heart Set Free.” F.F. Bruce, 1977 “Twelve Ordinary Men." John Macarthur I am unfamiliar with them, but they came recommended based on the authors having contributed other valuable works. Please let me know if you find the...

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I am 34.

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The Bible was the fundamental source in researching and writing our information provided regarding apostles: http://www.insearchoftruth.org/articles/apostles.html There are various traditions about the apostles, primarily their deaths, like found in Foxe's Book of Martyrs. However, since these sourc...

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I wrote the articles on baptism on the ISOT site. Multiple people contributed to the discussions hosted on our forums. Some of the members have shared some background info on our "Introduction" section: http://forums.insearchoftruth.org/forum-1.html Personally, I meet with a non-denominational group...

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Thanks for the good questions! About purgatory and mass, these traditional beliefs are generally associated with the Catholic church. The idea of mass, as conceived by the Catholic church, is not taught in the Bible. Please see these links for more details: http://www.insearchoftruth.org/articles/Lo...

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Thanks for the good question! I am glad you asked it. I must confess that I have been puzzled by the original question. I ask myself, "Why would my level of education matter?" Please consider this verse: For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh , not many mighty,...

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Interesting glossy: http://www.time.com/time/specials/packa ... 60,00.html

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Thanks for your fine question based on this article: http://www.insearchoftruth.org/articles/thief.html You are right. I do not know whether he was baptized previously or not. He could very well have been immersed previously according to John's baptism , later apostatized, and finally repented on th...

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Thanks again for submitting very good questions. Larry has provided you with an excellent answer, presenting formidable problems for the Calvinist position. Also, he has provided Scriptures proving the free-will of man. We have some material that is being developed regarding some of the specific ver...

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Thanks for you the correction. Please excuse our typo. This has been corrected:

http://www.insearchoftruth.org/articles/calvinism.html

If you find any other errors, or have any comments, I would be glad to hear them.

Thanks,

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There are some audio files here: http://www.insearchoftruth.org/audio/index.html#calvinism Br. Waldron does an excellent job. He works hard to make it simple, and as you know, Calvinism is a big subject. It is easy to get lost in it, especially if someone really doesn't want to be convinced otherwis...

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