IMJerusha
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Southern Baptists are debating and divided over Calvinism, big time. Not all Baptists are Calvinistic, and some are, but don't live in line with their theory (Spurgeon, etc.).
This is true.
Southern Baptists are debating and divided over Calvinism, big time. Not all Baptists are Calvinistic, and some are, but don't live in line with their theory (Spurgeon, etc.).
Unbelief is a unique sin because it is the antithesis of saving faith, unlike lying or lust (unbelief relates to a condition of salvation, while flesh sin relates to sanctification, not justification/glorification). Jn. 3:16 vs Jn. 3:36 vs I Cor. 5; I Thess. 4; Gal. 5; etc.
You have claimed that all sin is wilful. I can link to your quote if you want.
Explain why Hebrews 10:26-29 doesn't apply to you.
It's unimportant who brought him up, you threw into a discussion that focused on Judas as example. http://www.theologyonline.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3451192&postcount=86
I thought and read and read and thought and posted.
If true believers cannot sin, then the historical narratives in Pauline Scripture and his exhortations/imperatives for believers to not sin or cease to sin are illusory. It also makes God in Heb. 12 a liar.
Will not is not cannot. Euphemizing it away is not helpful.
All sin is caused by unbelief. Wake up.
1 Corinthians 15:34.
All sin is caused by unbelief. Wake up.
1 Corinthians 15:34.
Are you really so self deluded to think that 1 John 5:18 is not true?
Are you really so self deluded to think that 1 John 3:6-9 is not true?
Are you really so self deluded to think that Hebrews 10:26-29 is not true?
Are you really so self deluded to think that Galatians 5:19-21 is not true?
Are you really so self deluded to think that Romans 11:16-24 is not true?
Are you really so self deluded to think that 1 Peter 4:1 is not true?
Are you really so self deluded to think that Ezekiel 18:24 is not true?
Are you really so self deluded to think that John 8:34 is not true?
I'm just scratching the surface.
As Jews, they had eaten the manna and drank from the rock, and experienced the grace of God. That is not salvation (unless that grace is accessed by faith.) Those Jews were not yet ready to move past the elementals as the first few verses of that chapter make clear.
The believers among that congregation were those referred to as having "things that accompany salvation."
Heb. 6:9
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
Those "warnings" in Hebrews were made to the Jews who were God's chosen people. They were made to those who were in danger of rejecting Jesus' finished work on the cross. Those who looked back to the law for their salvation. They will never enter in until they cease from their own efforts....which is true for us as well. As long as we claim we are required to do anything except rest in the Lord, we have not yet entered into the rest of salvation.
I always chuckle when I see the most important verses ignored the way you do here. :chuckle:
Heb. 10:39
But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.
Because I have those things which accompany salvation.
A heart purified by faith and the garments of salvation to cover me.
Until you understand that, you will be ever seeking and never coming to the truth. You will be ever striving and never finding rest.
Isaiah 61:10
I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
You're not listening, too intently my friend! We sin in our, physical bodies!
The phrases used before Heb. 6:4-6 can only apply to believers, not unbelievers. The historical context is Jewish CHRISTIANS who were falling away due to persecution, false teaching, lack of discipleship, etc. It is not talking about unconverted Jews.
Truth is refreshing, and your particular truth is like a cold glass of water during a heatwave!
Hebrews was pertaining to the, House of Israel!
Uh, Judas is the side issue, and I'm not the one who brought him up. Perhaps you should think before you speak.
Truth is refreshing, and your particular truth is like a cold glass of water during a heatwave!
Hebrews was pertaining to the, House of Israel!
All sin is caused by unbelief. Wake up.
1 Corinthians 15:34.
Doormat said:Are you really so self deluded to think that 1 John 5:18 is not true?
Are you really so self deluded to think that 1 John 3:6-9 is not true?
Are you really so self deluded to think that Hebrews 10:26-29 is not true?
Are you really so self deluded to think that Galatians 5:19-21 is not true?
Are you really so self deluded to think that Romans 11:16-24 is not true?
Are you really so self deluded to think that 1 Peter 4:1 is not true?
Are you really so self deluded to think that Ezekiel 18:24 is not true?
Are you really so self deluded to think that John 8:34 is not true?
I'm just scratching the surface.
All I'm scratching, is my head, wondering why you refuse to believe the truth when you hear it! Actually, I know! It's because you have no Spiritual discernment!