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- Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:18 pm
- Forum: Calvinism
- Topic: Greek definition for "ordain" implies Calvinism?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 15165
- Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:15 pm
- Forum: Calvinism
- Topic: Greek definition for "ordain" implies Calvinism?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 15165
Greek definition for "ordain" implies Calvinism?
Hi!
I visited your website but still have a hard time understanding the doctrine of limited atonement and unconditional election. Sometimes I find it hard to swallow, I was wondering if you can break it down for me.
I visited your website but still have a hard time understanding the doctrine of limited atonement and unconditional election. Sometimes I find it hard to swallow, I was wondering if you can break it down for me.
- Sat Dec 09, 2006 2:07 pm
- Forum: Calvinism
- Topic: Review of Calvinistic proof texts
- Replies: 23
- Views: 35702
Yeah I don't care about proving you wrong, and I am unconcerned with proving Calvinism correct. Each and every system that we have of boxing up God small enough to fit into our own minds can only do one thing if we dogmatically adhere it and that is cheapen the potentency of the creator of the unive...
- Fri Dec 08, 2006 3:09 am
- Forum: Calvinism
- Topic: Review of Calvinistic proof texts
- Replies: 23
- Views: 35702
Review of Calvinistic proof texts
what do you do with the language of john 6 what do you do with the statement of acts 13 48 now i understand the God's not fair for choosing thing but think of this... we would be heretics to say that God died in vain, but thnk of this if we are evil people ... you know like the bible says we are... ...
- Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:08 pm
- Forum: Calvinism
- Topic: few questions regarding your articles on Calvinism
- Replies: 7
- Views: 16469
few questions regarding your articles on Calvinism
I have a few questions that I would like to ask you. Like most of the people who do come to your website I desire to know the truth. I stumbled upon your page where it talks about Calvinism. I don't think that you may be 100% correct. I have a few questions about what you have written though: Whenev...
- Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:00 pm
- Forum: Sin and Salvation
- Topic: comment on using fear and hell to motivate Christians
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10130
comment on using fear and hell to motivate Christians
I was pleased with the thorough research and good thoughts that went into your article called “Does Hell Exist and is it Eternal?” However, I have a problem with the last sentence of the conclusion where it is stated: “Continue your quest for truth and learn God's will for you, so that you may be sa...
- Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:57 pm
- Forum: Evidences and Apologetics
- Topic: roadblocks to changing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10633
roadblocks to changing
I have no problem with christianity, I beleive that most christians are good people. The only reason I have not tried to become a christian, is that some of the stories such as Noah's Ark and that the bible says that Earth is less than 10,000 years old, I just can't put my faith in a book that says ...
- Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:23 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: your article regarding 'self' confidence
- Replies: 4
- Views: 14993
I had an experience of losing my job. My skills are limited to clerical work, w/c again from my experience & at the postings in the internet clerical work is very competitive nowadays & the job requirement that is posted in the internet is 5 yrs experience, bec employers do not want to waste time & ...
- Thu Aug 24, 2006 4:16 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: your article regarding 'self' confidence
- Replies: 4
- Views: 14993
your article regarding 'self' confidence
so what do you want us to do, just sit down & wait for god to feed, clothe & shelter us?
- Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:22 pm
- Forum: Evidences and Apologetics
- Topic: What if ... SeaHenge?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10538
What if ... SeaHenge?
since seahenge has risen from the sea i have given quite alot of thought and study into the surrounding. what if? what if this structure once had something placed on it,{UFO}, befor it was lost from view and driven to the deap. the ufo would probably have broken down in the sea water and it's partic...
- Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:19 pm
- Forum: Evidences and Apologetics
- Topic: What if?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 14712
You will refused to engage me because you do not have time or because I am confused or insane? Be honest, is that truly your calling? What would the Redeemer think of that? I would think that I, like the prostitute, would be the one most in need of God's salvation and truth? Why would you refuse me?...
- Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:14 am
- Forum: Sin and Salvation
- Topic: Paul was given a special gospel
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9935
Paul was given a special gospel
Paul is separate from the twelve apostles because he was sent the word of God. This word is a mystery and emphasized in Ephesians. Before Paul, God had only chosen to save individuals in Israel, and then when Paul came along, God sent Paul the word that everyone could be saved through Jesus Christ. ...
- Fri Aug 11, 2006 7:16 pm
- Forum: Jesus and God
- Topic: The Deity of Jesus and the Trinity
- Replies: 44
- Views: 105231
Thank you again for getting back to me, I seem to have caused quite a stir on the internet. But then so did the followers of Jesus when all of a sudden they hit the population with the Truth of God's Word in opposition to that which was being taught by the orthodox fraternity. Concerning the Transla...
- Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:52 am
- Forum: Evidences and Apologetics
- Topic: What if?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 14712
RE: What if?
God Bless You, Your reply is no accident. When you know the truth you will find that God is completely logical, completely just and completely merciful. You will understand this place and your place as I do. My evidence is simply that God has revealed himself in my life and given me the gift of "wal...
- Wed Aug 09, 2006 2:51 am
- Forum: Evidences and Apologetics
- Topic: What if?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 14712
What if?
What if God is real and omnipotent and it is in His power to command the universe in such a way that it appears random and that Man has the appearance of free will. Let's assume that God only allows us one real choice and it is the only real expression of free will and everything else is simply Man ...
- Mon Aug 07, 2006 10:26 pm
- Forum: Jesus and God
- Topic: The Deity of Jesus and the Trinity
- Replies: 44
- Views: 105231
The Deity of Jesus and the Trinity
Dear Sir, As a Theocratic Scholar for forty-five years (Acts9:2), I have found the information on your site most interesting. However concerning the accuracy and context of the material, there is much here to discuss. I would however initially like to offer by way of this email, which shows that the...
- Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:57 pm
- Forum: Holy Spirit, Apostles, and Miracles
- Topic: Do we have prophets today?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 14123
Do we have prophets today?
From a correspondence course response...
a correspondence course student wrote:Do we still have prophets living today? (I Corinthians 13:8): YES
- Sat Aug 05, 2006 2:44 pm
- Forum: Holy Spirit, Apostles, and Miracles
- Topic: spiritual gifts, tongues, God-language and salvation ???
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12350
spiritual gifts, tongues, God-language and salvation ???
do spiritual gifts exsess today? are there different kinds of tongues? God language,and different languages from different nations? how do i become a christain? please responded..........
- Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:37 pm
- Forum: Evidences and Apologetics
- Topic: I am very angry!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7334
Re: I am very angry!
There are many things that can be said about the past by the way people want to view history.
- Fri Aug 04, 2006 8:53 pm
- Forum: Evidences and Apologetics
- Topic: I am very angry!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7334
I am very angry!
...That there are so many people who believe in Christianity. Good work.
- Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:54 am
- Forum: Holy Spirit, Apostles, and Miracles
- Topic: Did I see a Vision?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12969
Did I see a Vision?
Do you have any opinion on a vision I saw as a child age 14 in the mid 1980’s? The vision that I saw was shared by two other children ages 14 & 16 as we walked around a church yard in Staffordshire U.K. It was a ghost of a old woman that walked past us, she never looked our way or acknowledged us in...
- Mon Jul 03, 2006 9:48 pm
- Forum: Evidences and Apologetics
- Topic: alleged discrepancies of the Bible
- Replies: 9
- Views: 26146
alleged discrepancies of the Bible
Hello. I have a few questions regarding supposed mistakes in the Bible. I am a college student majoring in theology and one of the books my class is reading is Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why , written by the Greek scholar Bart D. Ehrman who is chairman of the theolo...
- Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:22 am
- Forum: Sin and Salvation
- Topic: I Peter 3:21 is not water baptism
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10459
I Peter 3:21 is not water baptism
True Baptists believe that water baptism only gets them wet and that baptism of the Holy Spirit into the Body of Christ is the baptism that saves and seals them. The later baptism happens when a person trusts Christ, long before he’s immersed in the baptistery. But I believe that for a long time we ...
- Thu Jun 01, 2006 7:22 pm
- Forum: Sin and Salvation
- Topic: Challenge regarding the duration of hell
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10399
Challenge regarding the duration of hell
Hello I am a brother in Christ and fellow seeker of the truth. I read your article about hell and I have a challenge for you: Here it is. I would like to ask that you prayerfully read the following material: http://www.tentmaker.org/ScholarsCorner.html I would like to know your thoughts. If you disa...
- Tue May 09, 2006 9:26 pm
- Forum: Morality
- Topic: about the article on women
- Replies: 3
- Views: 15455
about the article on women
** see article here ** http://www.insearchoftruth.org/articles/female_leadership.html I have a question about the role of women as prophetesses. I in particular use the old testiment example Deborah. All of Israel came to her for answers. This would show that the men and women sought the Lord throu...
- Tue May 09, 2006 5:50 am
- Forum: Sin and Salvation
- Topic: apostasy, blasphemy of Holy Spirit, baptism, HSpirit leading
- Replies: 19
- Views: 19426
baptism is an outward sign of an inward grace
I was Saved before I was baptized. The Church I went to Believed that Baptism was an outward public display that one had Accepted Jesus Christ as one's Personal Lord and Saviour, but that Baptism was not a requirement for Salvation. Thanks again for everything. Love In Christ ...
- Mon May 08, 2006 10:17 am
- Forum: Sin and Salvation
- Topic: apostasy, blasphemy of Holy Spirit, baptism, HSpirit leading
- Replies: 19
- Views: 19426
conversion may have not been genuine
Hi. Thanks for your note. What I'm basically afraid of is that my conversion was not genuine- only an enlightment- and therefore upon falling back I can no longer get Saved again- so that basically I am doomed. But then when I try to admit this I get a real bad feeling so I continue to struggle. Whe...
- Thu May 04, 2006 2:02 pm
- Forum: Sin and Salvation
- Topic: apostasy, blasphemy of Holy Spirit, baptism, HSpirit leading
- Replies: 19
- Views: 19426
RE: fall from Grace
In all honesty I was depending on my feelings. I felt The Holy Spirit was telling me to ask Jesus' Forgiveness. This is a Charismatic Church and a large part of the Praise service is Praying Privately to one's self. So what do I do at this point? Scripture does Say to ask God's Forgiveness for sins-...
- Thu May 04, 2006 5:48 am
- Forum: Sin and Salvation
- Topic: apostasy, blasphemy of Holy Spirit, baptism, HSpirit leading
- Replies: 19
- Views: 19426
RE: fall from Grace
I went to Church last night and The Holy Spirit seemed to keep telling me to ask Jesus for Forgiveness. Love In Christ ...
- Wed May 03, 2006 12:14 pm
- Forum: Sin and Salvation
- Topic: apostasy, blasphemy of Holy Spirit, baptism, HSpirit leading
- Replies: 19
- Views: 19426
RE: fall from Grace
Thanks again. Love In Christ ...
- Wed May 03, 2006 11:08 am
- Forum: Sin and Salvation
- Topic: apostasy, blasphemy of Holy Spirit, baptism, HSpirit leading
- Replies: 19
- Views: 19426
RE: fall from Grace
Thanks again. So there is no way I could have committed the unpardonable sin. I'll try to get a new start with Christ then. God Bless you Always. Love In Christ ...
- Wed May 03, 2006 9:12 am
- Forum: Sin and Salvation
- Topic: apostasy, blasphemy of Holy Spirit, baptism, HSpirit leading
- Replies: 19
- Views: 19426
RE: fall from Grace
Thanks so much for you concern and time. I'll try and follow this article that you sent me. I asked Jesus to Forgive my sins about 22 years ago and I said the sinner's Prayer but I think I may not have given Christ complete control of my heart and life. I'll keep trying. Thanks again so much. Love I...
- Tue May 02, 2006 2:27 pm
- Forum: Sin and Salvation
- Topic: apostasy, blasphemy of Holy Spirit, baptism, HSpirit leading
- Replies: 19
- Views: 19426
RE: blasphemy of the Holy Spirit
Well, this is what I am really afraid of- I did have this knowledge and then I deliberately disobeyed The Holy Spirit- I have never felt Close to God Since- and this has been three years. Except when I Pray to God I Feel His Closeness Again and when there have been times when I have been tempted to ...
- Tue May 02, 2006 6:49 am
- Forum: Sin and Salvation
- Topic: apostasy, blasphemy of Holy Spirit, baptism, HSpirit leading
- Replies: 19
- Views: 19426
blasphemy of the Holy Spirit
Hi. thanks for answering me. I was very afraid that Hebrews 6:4-6 applied to me and that therefore I could never be Saved; that I was just enlightened and thus upon falling back I could never be renewed to repentance. Do you know anything about this. Thanks again for your time. Love In Christ ...
- Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:24 am
- Forum: Sin and Salvation
- Topic: apostasy, blasphemy of Holy Spirit, baptism, HSpirit leading
- Replies: 19
- Views: 19426
apostasy, blasphemy of Holy Spirit, baptism, HSpirit leading
Hello. I read your article. I'm scared I lost my Salvation by sinning after I Accepted Christ As My Lord and Saviour. Do you know how I would know if I have been permanently cut off. I feel like I am but when I Pray and Have Faith I Feel Close to God again. Can you help me out on this. Thank you. Lo...
- Mon Apr 17, 2006 2:06 pm
- Forum: Sin and Salvation
- Topic: only belief is required for salvation
- Replies: 41
- Views: 80811
only belief is required for salvation
"Salvation is a work of God for man, rather than a work of man for God." No aspect of salvation is made to depend on human merit or works no matter how slight they may be. The word "gospel," both noun and verb occurs 132 times in the New Testament. The word "repent," with its noun and verb occurs on...
- Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:38 am
- Forum: Holy Spirit, Apostles, and Miracles
- Topic: sharing the knowlage
- Replies: 2
- Views: 18408
sharing the knowlage
From the island of Cyprus, to whom it may concern: To my brothers and sisters who have dedicated their lives to Lord Jesus Christ. To all of those who are justly anticipating to live eternally in the Heavenly Kingdom “Be Holy because I am holy” (Peter 1,16) Sainthood (holiness) is not a philosophy o...
- Tue Apr 04, 2006 5:52 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Identity of the thief on the Cross
- Replies: 3
- Views: 16026
Re: The thief on the Cross
Thank you for responding. I have always wondered how a man so directly involved in such an historic event as the Crucifiction, has managed to remain nameless for thousands of years.
- Sun Apr 02, 2006 3:27 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Identity of the thief on the Cross
- Replies: 3
- Views: 16026
Identity of the thief on the Cross
What was this man's name?
- Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:33 pm
- Forum: The Church
- Topic: instruments and spirtual music played or sung in the home
- Replies: 7
- Views: 19826
instruments and spirtual music played or sung in the home
Would it be acceptable for someone to use mechanical instruments as part of spiritual music that is played or sung in the home?
- Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:54 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: music to make decisions by...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 13715
music to make decisions by...
I am searching for a reference that has to do with the use of music. One of the prophets had to make a decision and asked for musicians to play. Afterwards the decision was made and he proceeded to act upon it. I believe it was in the old testament. So sorry I do not know more.
- Wed Mar 01, 2006 3:05 am
- Forum: Calvinism
- Topic: Study #4 - God's Sovereignty and Man's Free Will
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9087
Study #4 - God's Sovereignty and Man's Free Will
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [ISOT] Truthseekers: Results for On-line Bible Study #4 - God's Sovereignty and Man's Free Will Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 18:31:59 -0500 Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted on Friday, February 24, 2006 at 17:31:56 ---------------------...
- Mon Feb 13, 2006 10:52 pm
- Forum: Morality
- Topic: Woman teaching high school age boys?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 18209
Woman teaching high school age boys?
I am trying to figure out whether it is permissible for a woman to teach a class to a group of homeschool students of high school age. There would be boys present, ages 12 and up (I think the oldest boy there will be 15). It is a daytime class for homeschool students and their moms, so no dads will ...
- Sun Dec 04, 2005 3:16 pm
- Forum: Jesus and God
- Topic: calvinism question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 13813
calvinism question
i stumbled across your website as i was looking for articles on calvinism. i believe calvinism is an attack on God's character. i have 2 or more friends that are calvinists. i've read some of your information but not all yet. i do want to ask you this. how do we reconcile the fact that God knows all...
- Sun Nov 27, 2005 3:39 pm
- Forum: Evidences and Apologetics
- Topic: New Age Christianity? Jesus versus Ghandi?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 23717
I'm sorry if these posts sound negative or hostile, but I'm just really confused about this. I'm struggling pretty hard with this religion stuff, and I'm seriously not sure what to believe anymore. I've tried going to church but that has not seemed to help, and perhaps even makes matters worse. More...
- Sun Nov 27, 2005 3:38 pm
- Forum: Evidences and Apologetics
- Topic: New Age Christianity? Jesus versus Ghandi?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 23717
Well it's based on reality, it's not a hoax. And Gandhi never claimed to be anyone great or special, he was just an ordinary man who lived his life in a very extraordinary way, and he made a great positive impact on thousands of lives. And also, no religious wars have come as the result of Gandhi's ...
- Sun Nov 27, 2005 3:34 pm
- Forum: Evidences and Apologetics
- Topic: New Age Christianity? Jesus versus Ghandi?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 23717
Actually, the truth right now has led me to believe that God is a hoax. And the bible is a definite hoax. I believe that the real truth is what lies at the center of a person's heart and soul, and the bible really does nothing to help a person realize this. To realize the soul's true potential. If G...
- Sun Nov 27, 2005 3:28 pm
- Forum: Evidences and Apologetics
- Topic: New Age Christianity? Jesus versus Ghandi?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 23717
New Age Christianity? Jesus versus Ghandi?
Most christians don't seem to like or approve of the fact that I'm also a "New Ager" or that I'm into New age type of stuff. I don't strictly adhere to everything in the bible and I don't go to church or anything. However I still try to keep Jesus first and foremost in my life and I believe that God...
- Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:10 pm
- Forum: Jesus and God
- Topic: The doctrine of God
- Replies: 11
- Views: 41070
The doctrine of God
Classical theism, the reigning doctrine of God in Christendom, affirms that God is void of body, parts, passions, even compassion, wholly simple, wholly immutable, independent, immaterial, the supreme cause and never the effect. What creatures have, God does not. I challenge this doctrine, on four g...
- Wed Oct 26, 2005 2:04 pm
- Forum: Sin and Salvation
- Topic: life after Judgment Day?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 14737
life after Judgment Day?
I read that on Judgement Day we will recieve new bodies. Does that mean we will have new apperance and that we will start new lives...or what?