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4/29/08 12:11 PM |
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Casob wrote: Romans 2:28,29 wrote: For he is NOT a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither [is that] circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: But he [IS] a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision [is that] of the heart, in the spirit, [and] not in the letter; whose praise [is] not of men, but of God.Nevertheless, he is a Jew, Amen? We have been told by the same crowd that there is neither Jew or gentile in the church and they quote this verse to prove it: Ga 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. You can't have it both ways. Please choose which way you will have it. You can see how this convoluting of doctrines is confusing us simple folk, no? There is no "convoluting of doctrines" but two passages of Holy Spirit inspired scripture which do not contradict each other when interpreted properly. Why don't you reconcile the two and tell us what they mean together instead of pitting scripture against scripture and telling us they both can't be true at the same time which is exactly what you have done... "You can't have it both ways. Please choose which way you will have it." |
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4/25/08 1:41 PM |
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KK wrote: The verses in Matthew 18:23-35 ARE THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS !!! - All you boys have moved away from THE TRUTH and have embraced a "lie" from the Pit of Hell !!! Ouch!Now I say that **Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision** for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy... (Rom 15:8-9) The parable you cited is based on the Law of Moses and given for the circumcision (Jews). Beginning with Paul's conversion on Damascus Road; God, in MERCY AND GRACE, turned to the Gentiles. And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: **but I obtained mercy**, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And **the grace of our Lord** was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, **that in me first** Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. (1 Tim 1:12-16) |
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4/23/08 8:51 PM |
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AMEN!!!Thank you for your balanced and insightful posts... all of them. God bless you, Preacher. |
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4/23/08 3:09 PM |
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Casob wrote: CALVINISM IS ThE EXALTATION OF MAN! Monergism is a term for the belief that the Holy Spirit is the only agent who effects regeneration of Christians. This view, held by Reformed and Calvinistic groups, sees salvation as the work of God alone, from first to last. He has chosen in eternity past whom He will save out of lost humanity, and in His timing He will bring the elect to faith through the work of the Spirit for the sake of the Son, and save them forever to the praise of His glorious grace (Romans 8:29f).http://www.theopedia.com/Monergism Synergism, in general, may be defined as two or more agents working together to produce a result not obtainable by any of the agents independently. The word synergy or synergism comes from two Greek words, erg meaning to work and syn meaning together, hence synergism is a working together. Regarding the doctrine of salvation, this is essentially the view that God and humanity work together, each contributing their part to accomplish salvation in and for the individual. This is the view of salvation found in Arminianism and semi-Pelagianism. http://www.theopedia.com/Synergism Surely your turning of things upside down shall be esteemed as the potter's clay... (Is 29:16) |
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4/22/08 5:56 PM |
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Jhn 3:26 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and **all men come to him**. John answered and said, **A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven**.1Cr 4:7 For who maketh thee to differ from another? And what hast thou that thou didst not receive? Now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it? These are great points, Derek. THE GIFT is eternal life but that is far from the only gift. All means necessary for a liftime of service and finally to stand blameless before the righteous Judge of quick and dead must come from above; without the creature for (again speaking of the children of Zion (Sarah); that is... the born again)... Is 54:17 This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. |
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4/22/08 3:07 PM |
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Mike wrote: If repentance is a gift, why did Israel not repent? Rom 11:25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness +IN PART+ is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. Mike wrote: Can a gift from God be refused? Rom 11:28-29 As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes. **For the gifts and CALLING of God are without repentance**.Mike wrote: Make sense of this by understanding that the giving of repentance is the enablement of the sinner to repent. To speak of it as a gift is misleading. All good things come from God and work together to accomplish His purpose. Mercy and repentance, while not THE gift, are obtained (1 Tim 1:13, 1 Pet 2:10) upon the calling (draw, John 6:44-45) of the Father by means of the new birth.Joe 2:32 And it shall come to pass, [that] whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom **the LORD shall CALL**. |
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4/22/08 2:48 PM |
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For whom did Christ die?As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR THE SHEEP. And OTHER SHEEP I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, [and] one shepherd. (John 10:15-16) Who are the "other sheep"? Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: AND THAT THE GENTILES MIGHT GLORIFY GOD FOR HIS MERCY; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name (cf Ps 18:49). And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people (cf Deut 32:43... Oh yes, Moses recorded God's decree long ago). And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people (cf Ps 117:1). And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust (cf Is 11:10). (Rom 15:8-12) |
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4/22/08 2:08 PM |
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Derek wrote: What on earth do these references to Israel have to do with the new birth? Will you ask the same of Paul?Gal 4:27 For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband. Isa 54:1 Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD. And Jesus? Jhn 6:44-45 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, *And they shall be all taught of God*. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. Isa 54:13 *And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD*; and great shall be the peace of thy children. Derek wrote: And, 2Tim 2:25, as you gave for repentance, please notice the last phrase "to the acknowledging of the truth" Notice it all. God grants repentance.Toss the doctrines of men, start over with the bible and you'll not be tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine. |
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4/22/08 12:35 PM |
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Derek wrote: This is true, but Jesus said to repent. Jesus said "ye must be born again". Repentance2Ti 2:25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if **God** peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; New Birth Ps 87:5 And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her. Isa 66:7-9 Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child. Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children. Shall **I** bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shall **I** cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God. (Is 66:7:9) It doesn't matter what you used to believe, you've still got it wrong. God brings it all to pass in spite of ourselves. Foreknowledge I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: (Is 46:9-10) |
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4/21/08 11:44 PM |
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Icon O'Clast,I am sorry to see you leave but I also understand. Many reformed voices have come and gone for exactly the same reason. Your posts have been a real blessing to me, brother, and I am sure others as well. God bless you. . . . Wayne M., Good to see your post. We haven't had opportunity to say hello to each other for some time. God bless you, dear brother. |
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4/20/08 7:29 PM |
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For whom did Christ die? As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR THE SHEEP. And OTHER SHEEP I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, [and] one shepherd. (John 10:15-16) Who are the "other sheep"? Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: AND THAT THE GENTILES MIGHT GLORIFY GOD FOR HIS MERCY; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name (cf Ps 18:49). And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people (cf Deut 32:43... Oh yes, Moses recorded God's decree long ago). And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people (cf Ps 117:1). And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust (cf Is 11:10). (Rom 15:8-12) |
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4/20/08 2:35 PM |
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Casob wrote: How do you know that you are the elect? How can you be sure? The sheep hear and obey the voice of their Savior and keep His commandments by the enabling Spirit given to them in mercy. This is assurance. I will withhold the scriptural texts and ask you to answer the same question. |
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