WordSword Posted March 6 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 167 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 1,160 Content Per Day: 0.24 Reputation: 644 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/07/2010 Status: Offline Share Posted March 6 Believers are either always forgiven for all sins, or not forgiven for any sins; Of course, the latter is never the case, and the prior is a truth of which there is no greater encouragement! A great truism is that God keeps believers in constant and continuous forgiveness (1Jn 1:9), and it’s the future sins which with one may have the most difficulty when applying this fact! The Father knows believers always want to “please” Him, because He continually “works” this in them (Phl 2:13). Apart from sins that are related to any type of addiction, of which He allows some time to repent, the sins of saints are no longer “presumptuous” or “willful” (Num 15:30; Heb 10:26). What believer would intentionally desire to sin against God, assuming one has all needed mental faculties? No, the Christian’s desire for God’s “pleasures” are always present—even when it’s momentarily interrupted by the “old man”; and this is where the temptations are the greatest, when the old man is involved. The old man is an equal or more of a repetitious temptation than Satan himself; for as the Spirit uses the “new man” or new nature, to guide and enable the believer, so does the Enemy use the sinful nature—the old man, to tempt believers! Thus, I say the enemies of the saint is self, Satan and society, and in this order of significance. For self (old man) is the closest to the believer, and is therefore the most in opposition. It’s my belief that possessing the old man and enduring its temptations continues to keep believers exercising their faith in Christ’s expiation for their sins, which strengthens faith and always needs strengthening, due to the enemies continuous temptations; and knowing that faith and salvation are permanent is of course the most important doctrine for spiritual growth and serves as the basis for all doctrines of truth! Continuing to learn the sin nature (old man) teaches to know, understand, apply and share God’s Word with one another in order to “exhort” (Heb 10:25) the saints. “Exhortation” is an attribute much needed and much missing in many if not most believers. Be blessed, be encouraged and be patiently enduring, glorifying God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ through Their precious, highly blessed and loved Holy Spirit (Who is the Creator of our new birth, Comforter, Author and Teacher of the Word of God)! Much Love in Christ NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray12614 Posted March 8 Group: Senior Member Followers: 4 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 665 Content Per Day: 0.44 Reputation: 749 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/22/2020 Status: Offline Share Posted March 8 On 3/6/2024 at 10:14 AM, WordSword said: Believers are either always forgiven for all sins, or not forgiven for any sins; Of course, the latter is never the case, and the prior is a truth of which there is no greater encouragement! A great truism is that God keeps believers in constant and continuous forgiveness (1Jn 1:9), and it’s the future sins which with one may have the most difficulty when applying this fact! The Father knows believers always want to “please” Him, because He continually “works” this in them (Phl 2:13). Apart from sins that are related to any type of addiction, of which He allows some time to repent, the sins of saints are no longer “presumptuous” or “willful” (Num 15:30; Heb 10:26). What believer would intentionally desire to sin against God, assuming one has all needed mental faculties? No, the Christian’s desire for God’s “pleasures” are always present—even when it’s momentarily interrupted by the “old man”; and this is where the temptations are the greatest, when the old man is involved. The old man is an equal or more of a repetitious temptation than Satan himself; for as the Spirit uses the “new man” or new nature, to guide and enable the believer, so does the Enemy use the sinful nature—the old man, to tempt believers! Thus, I say the enemies of the saint is self, Satan and society, and in this order of significance. For self (old man) is the closest to the believer, and is therefore the most in opposition. It’s my belief that possessing the old man and enduring its temptations continues to keep believers exercising their faith in Christ’s expiation for their sins, which strengthens faith and always needs strengthening, due to the enemies continuous temptations; and knowing that faith and salvation are permanent is of course the most important doctrine for spiritual growth and serves as the basis for all doctrines of truth! Continuing to learn the sin nature (old man) teaches to know, understand, apply and share God’s Word with one another in order to “exhort” (Heb 10:25) the saints. “Exhortation” is an attribute much needed and much missing in many if not most believers. Be blessed, be encouraged and be patiently enduring, glorifying God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ through Their precious, highly blessed and loved Holy Spirit (Who is the Creator of our new birth, Comforter, Author and Teacher of the Word of God)! Much Love in Christ NC Agreed . . . Exhortation implies that sometimes we must take instruction and correction from our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Not everybody appreciates that. Exhortation, when done properly in a spirit of love and gentleness is of great value. Of course, exhortation should always be pointing biblical scriptures and principals given by God to help his people . . . . otherwise it amounts to asking people to agree with our own preferences . . . right? Ray . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who me Posted March 9 Group: Royal Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 17 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 3,300 Content Per Day: 1.72 Reputation: 1,686 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/27/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted March 9 On 3/6/2024 at 3:14 PM, WordSword said: “Exhortation” is an attribute much needed and much missing in many if not most believers. If we are unwilling to let the bible drive our view of life, if we are unwilling to sit regularly under a biblical expository ministry, if we will not learn to eat the 'meat' of Christian belief then we are also unwilling to listen to rebukes and exhortations whether from God, a preacher or other Christians. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WordSword Posted March 11 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 167 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 1,160 Content Per Day: 0.24 Reputation: 644 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/07/2010 Status: Offline Author Share Posted March 11 On 3/9/2024 at 9:58 AM, Who me said: If we are unwilling to let the bible drive our view of life, if we are unwilling to sit regularly under a biblical expository ministry, if we will not learn to eat the 'meat' of Christian belief then we are also unwilling to listen to rebukes and exhortations whether from God, a preacher or other Christians. Amen, then we are not going to learn much! Thanks for the reply, and God bless your Family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrior12 Posted March 11 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 54 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2,428 Content Per Day: 0.88 Reputation: 1,516 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/05/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted March 11 On 3/9/2024 at 10:58 AM, Who me said: if we are unwilling to sit regularly under a biblical expository ministry Is is not though, if you are in a denominational group or church, that is the ministry you most likely would adopt ?. We also know that there can be very mixed views on scripture adaptation. e.g once save always saved and opposite. How does an individual then choose or form his theology ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who me Posted March 11 Group: Royal Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 17 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 3,300 Content Per Day: 1.72 Reputation: 1,686 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/27/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted March 11 5 hours ago, warrior12 said: Is is not though, if you are in a denominational group or church, that is the ministry you most likely would adopt ?. We also know that there can be very mixed views on scripture adaptation. e.g once save always saved and opposite. How does an individual then choose or form his theology ?. One learns theology partly through sermons, partly through talking/discussing theology and partly through study. This then influences one's choice of what church to join. As a church member one can discuss sermon content with the preachers. It is what Paul was driving at when he moaned about " baby Christians " not growing in their faith so to be able to eat solid food. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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