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  1. Bothers & Sisters in Christ - As we’ve been conversing a bit about the “once saved – always saved” (OSAS) teaching in various recent threads (and actually it’s a significant ongoing discussion on the Worthy forum), I’ve been thinking and considering this matter. Various people have brought up good points, both pros and cons to OSAS. This has me thinking about how salvation looks from God’s side, in light of the matter of life. (FYI: I mentioned this in a few of the OSAS threads, but I wanted to more fully elaborate, with verses, in this new thread. And sorry for the longer post, but it seems necessary and hopefully is an easy read and a blessing.) God is all about life! He is the sole Creator of life. He made the earth to team with an abundance of life. And Jesus said in John 10:10, “I am come that they might have life and have it to the full” and in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth and the life” and He also said, and “I am the resurrection and the life.” His purpose was to defeat death and bring life back to man. So let’s look at the matter of our salvation from this perspective – the perspective of life. (presented in three sections + summary/concluding thought) A) We should all agree on the finality and efficacy of that what Christ did on the cross. Right before He gave up His life He loudly proclaimed, “It is finished!” Those words were not spoken lightly and are very far reaching indeed! So what was finished and what happened as a result of Christ’s death and resurrection? Here are a couple verses regarding what happened at that wonderful event (i.e., beyond paying the ultimate penalty for our sin): “The Last Adam (Christ) was made a life-giving Spirit.” 1 Cor 15:45b “Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it abides alone. But if it dies, it brings forth much fruit.” John 12:24 (Jesus speaking of His crucifixion and what would be produced) B) Jesus spoke several times about the importance of humans being “born-again.” When something is born a new life occurs. He told us, “Unless one is born-again, they cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3) Therefore, as Christians we know that unless someone receives Christ into them, they cannot be born-again. Therefore, they cannot receive God's eternal life and see the kingdom. Here are some verses related to the matter of being born-again and what that means: “Born-again, not of corruptible seed . . .” 1 Peter 1:23 “Whoever is in Christ is a new creation. Old things have passed away – behold the new has come!” 2 Cor 5:17 “I give them eternal life, they shall never perish and no one snatches them out of My hand.” John 10:28 “That which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” John 3:6 “I will put My Spirit within you.” Ezekiel 36:27 “He that is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.” 1 Cor 5:17 “I am in my Father, and you are in Me and I am in you.” John 14:20 "Whoever is born of God . . . His seed (‘sperma’ in Greek) remains in Him” 1 John 3:9 “Conformed to the image of the Son of God . . . the Firstborn” Rom 8:29 “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Col 1:27 C) Another significant thing Jesus did was to make the Father’s name known to His disciples. In the Old Testament the name of Father was used for God very rarely. In the New Testament the name of Father is used abundantly, and Jesus was the initiator of speaking of God as Father, and this is in relationship to both Himself and His disciples. Here are just a few verses related to God being our Father and His relationship with us: “[Father] I have made Your name known to them.” John 17:6 “I am ascending to be with My Father and your Father.” John 20:17 “Our Father, which is in heaven . . .” Matt 6:9 “Bringing many sons to glory.” Heb 2:10 “Now we are children of God, and it does not yet appear what we shall be . . . we shall be like Him.” 1 John 3:2 “It is of God that you are in Christ Jesus.” (not our doing) 1 Cor 1:30 Summary of A, B & C: Putting the verses in these three sections together, we get a picture of a loving Father who desires to have many children. Christ said He came that we might have life, and in order to do this, Christ first had to pay the ultimate price for our sin. And then, in resurrection He became a life-giving Spirit that could be received into those who accepted Him. As per 1st Corinthians 6:17, His Spirit became joined to our spirit and we were born-again of incorruptible seed (sperma). Now we have His very life! The old was done away with (old self & life was crucified in Christ) and now we are a new creation in Him - “Behold I make all things new!” Just like in the rest of God's nature, what is born of God the Father, cannot be unborn. My concluding thought is that the title of father is given to someone who has offspring, or in other words, gives life and existence to another. As humans, we father children who possess our biological life and many of our attributes – they are born and become our children. We then love and care for them so that they may grow in life effectively. At some point our children may become very rebellious and even seek to disown us as being their father or disavow they even possess our life as children. However, we know it’s probably a phase they are going through, and we continue to look out for them and care for them. This care may mean they need some discipline for their good, so they may get back on track toward growing and becoming mature, productive and loving adults themselves. No matter how rebellious they become, they are always still our children with our life in them, and we would never think of killing them if they misbehave, but rather correct them to grow properly. If this is the case with us, imperfect/fallen humans as we are – how much more is our infinite, loving heavenly Father – the giver of life!? “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” Hebrews 13:5 & 2 Corinthians 9:15
  2. How do we have hope in heaven as believers in the world that we live in?
  3. Creator of Mankind Podcast Episode 5: Eternal Life Through Christ Part 1 http://shoutengine.com/CreatorofMankind/eternal-life-through-christ-part-1-72436 https://itunes.apple.com/ph/podcast/eternal-life-through-christ-part-1/id1448028459?i=1000428055668&mt=2 I never heard these talked about in the churches or the pulpit. But this is very important for a Christian. Please comment and share. I need your opinions and reactions.
  4. Keys to everlasting life!!! This IS the truth of salvation and is absolutely worth 17-min of your time! Jesus revealed this revelation progressively. For a long time I had to preach and live by faith, not fully understanding why this doctrine of fully surrendering to Jesus was not works-righteousness based and left room for grace by faith. Now I understand it's because the humble will live this way. The humble will realize they cannot do anything without Jesus Christ, like Jesus said. The humble will lay down their lives, pick up their cross, and follow Jesus to life, daily! As the Bible makes clear: God resists the proud, and to the HUMBLE God gives GRACE! And is it not by grace that we are saved?! It is. So humility is absolutely key to salvation. Humility is what is good and right in the sight of God. Humility is what leads to the kind of life that allow the work to get HIS eternal work done through us. Humility is everything, for without it we become enemies of God, and God WILL resist us, and I cannot imagine any of those that God has resisted entering in to Heaven on the day of judgement. I guess time will tell. But to me, the scriptures make it crystal clear, and I am going to pursue this race home to God with the most zeal and to the highest degree possible for me to run. I am not playing around or risking my eternal soul. Humility is the path I will choose, by the grace of God, by humbling myself in brokenness of spirit, in poverty of spirit, in front of Him and seeking HIS way home, as HE leads me!!! God is awesome, wonderful, and amazing! At the end of the day, there is nothing better than God's plan for out lives. His will is perfect; He is all-loving, all-knowing, and all-powerful, truly we should be jumping at the chance to surrender our lives to a God such as this, and I ABSOLUTELY AM! God has proven His goodness to me time and time again! There is no other way to TRULY live and get the most out of this life than to give it ALL over to Him! So to those who choose to do their best to take their every word and action from God, I think that is wonderful! Let us continually humble ourselves in front of Him, and follow His way home! It's going to be a marvelous journey to say the least! God bless you all, in Jesus' mighty name! -Daniel James 4:6 (NIV): But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble." James 4:6 (KJV): But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. John 14:6: Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Matthew 7:21: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Acts 4:12: Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. Romans 10:9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Titus 3:5: he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-eg4L5L4S8
  5. Romans 5:5 - "And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit which is given unto us." Observation: ACTING IN LOVE WHEN OTHERS ARE NOT ACTING IN LOVE TOWARD ME - THIS IS THE HIGHEST VALUE TO MY SOUL. LOVE IS THE PATH ON WHICH I WALK AS CLOSELY AS IS POSSIBLE TO THOSE WHO ARE ALREADY LIVING IN THE LIFE ETERNAL. THE MORE I FOLLOW LOVE THE MORE MY OLD SELF IS CONSUMED AND DIES. Galatians 5:22 - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith." Proverbs 18:21 - "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." Affirmation: I SPEAK GOD'S WORDS CONTINUALLY, AND THEN WATCH THE HOLY SPIRIT BLAST THE MOUNTAINS OF OBSTACLES OUT OF MY WAY. Psalm 77:12 - "I will meditate also of all Thy work, and talk of Thy doings." What I think about the most will grow the strongest in me. Joshua 1:8 - "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night." "Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." - Ephesians 5:20 Thankfulness takes the sting out of adversity. That is why He has instructed us to give thanks for everything. There is an element of mystery in this transaction: You give Him thanks (regardless of your feelings), and He gives you Joy (regardless of your circumstances). This is a spiritual act of obedience—at times, blind obedience. Thankfulness opens your heart to His Presence and your mind to His thoughts, enabling you to see from His perspective. It is this Light of His Presence that removes the sting from adversity. "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." - Psalm 118:1 "Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord." - Psalm 89:15 ALBERT FINCH MINISTRY
  6. I searched the word "hell" and did not find a thread so here goes. You know we have heard preachers say "if you don't accept Jesus you will spend eternity burning in Hell." Do you really believe that is biblical, or is it possible God will just extinguish your life after the Great White throne judgment? What purpose does it serve anyhow to burn forever? Anyhow, I know believers are promised the gift of eternal life, but are unbelievers promised the "gift of eternal fire?" Titus 3: saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,6whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8 thank you, spock
  7. It's fascinating to see the evidence of God's existence everywhere. Even my 2 year old daughter have been subtly teaching me how God works and God's way of parenting us. Check out this video to find out more. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Nw7yxZRX-M
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