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Saved can only mean one thing--eternally secure in Christ. If this is not the definition it means nothing!

Of course I would agree that you pray and read the Bible to stop the hatred from brewing. Hatred hardens the heart and injures the soul. I will also say that maybe you should either ask the two upstairs to keep it down especially at night and if they refuse you could call the landlord who usually will give them a letter. The problem with asking is that you have to have peace within your heart before talking to them to keep your anger from showing because that will make things worse. They might not even know they are bothering you so it might not be purposeful and your anger would be for people who mean no harm. Sure we would like to think that common sense would tell people to not be loud but common sense is not that common.

On this we agree. Yet, many would take this passage and say "see, you can place your trust in Christ and still go to hell". When in reality these people never were in Christ to begin with. Christ gave a similar illustration with the Pharisee and the publican. The Pharisee trusted his own works of righteousness and performance, where as the publican simply fell on the mercy of God and was Justified. Christ himself is our mercy seat, our place where God meets us with Mercy and declares us righteous based on the Holy work that Christ did. Justified by God himself. Our works cannot add or take away from this. Scripture calls it the gift of righteousness. Please understand that James is not declaring how we are saved, but rather the effects of true faith. It is wrong to tell a man or woman that faith in Christ alone is not enough to save them. If any man teaches that salvation comes by faith+works, he has polluted the pure gospel message, and is to be accursed. Myself included.

I didn't say that. James did. "Faith without works is dead". If I may interject, James is talking about works of faith. Paul talks about works of the law. James 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Notice above what has the works. The question is where in the law does it say to sacrifice your son? We have works because of faith James 2:18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Hebrews 11 goes into more detail of the reaction of works caused by faith. 4 ¶ By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. 7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. 8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. 9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: 10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God. 11 Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable. There are more but I think anyone could see this. None of the above has anything to do with keeping the law which is self righteousness. Romans 10:3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. Philippians 3:9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: James 2:19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble I think it is obvious that believing that someone exists and has power over you is not the same as putting your trust in someone. Robertson word pictures Thou believest that God is one (συ πιστευεις οτι εις θεος εστιν). James goes on with his reply and takes up mere creed apart from works, belief that God exists (there is one God), a fundamental doctrine, but that is not belief or trust in God. It may be mere creed. Thou doest well (κaλως ποιεις). That is good as far as it goes, which is not far. The demons also believe (κaι τa δaιμονιa πιστευουσιν). They go that far (the same verb πιστευω). They never doubt the fact of God’s existence. And shudder (κaι φρισσουσιν). Present active indicative of φρισσω, old onomatopoetic verb to bristle up, to shudder, only here in N.T. Like Latin horreo (horror, standing of the hair on end with terror). The demons do more than believe a fact. They shudder at it.

Faith But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6 And If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15 Works This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. John 15:12 What More Can A Bankrupt Sinner Give? What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. Psalms 116:12-13

The claim that objective truths exist is in itself a philosophical statement so I would say philosophy has everything to do with the objective truths we desire to learn through theology. Definition: Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. Fundamental Knowledge Is The Study Of God And Of His Words For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. Hosea 6:6 It's What's For Dinner And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. Luke 4:4 In The House I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence, And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth. Isaiah 62:6-7 Of Prayer And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? Luke 18:7-8 ~ Looking For Love Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 In All The Wrong Places Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Isaiah 1:18 Men Walk And Talk Their Way To Perdition There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Psalms 16:25 Hum.... Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 3:7 ~ Objective Truth Always Points To Jesus Christ And Him Crucified And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, Revelation 1:5 And Asks, "What Are You Going To Do About Him" O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. Psalms 34:8 And Then There Is The Big Book Of Jesus Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. Psalms 119:160 Try Posting That Foundational Nugget Of Truth Into Your Upper Division "Rational" Philosophy Class Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Psalms 119:11 And Than Listen To The Heartbeat Of Men's Thoughts Toward His Creator, Our LORD The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. Jeremiah 17:9-10 And Is It Really Any Great Surprise That Sinner Men Hate God Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD. Jeremiah 17:5 After All, Most Will Not Trade Their Sins For Jesus Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. Jeremiah 17:7 Nor Will They Follow Him And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Mark 8:34 Home Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:1-3 ~ Thank You Dear Brother For Your Thoughts On God's Word Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. Colossians 2:8 Leading To The Desires Of Sinners Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. Proverbs 8:33-36 And The Grace Of God ~ Be Blessed Beloved Of The KING The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them. Numbers 6:24-27 Love, Your Brother Joe ~ Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come. Psalms 71:18

God is everywhere and can use any means to reach a person. He even used a donkey according to scripture, His ways and thoughts are far beyond our understanding.

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My answer to you would be not to look at man's opinion on the Jewish State of Israel but look to God's word to you regarding Israel in the Bible and let God judge who is and who is not an Israeli because He and He alone knows. But for us - Genesis 12:3 New King James Version (NKJV) 3 I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; Psalm 122:5-7 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. 7 Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces.” Pray for the leaders and the military and people of Israel and support those organizations who minister to them and let God worry about who is or is not a Jew but you do what you should according to God's word.