First, I was aware of the part of Scripture that says, “
The fool hath said in heart there is no God” for a very long time.
That was not what I was referring to. There is nowhere in Scripture it is written the exact words the way you said it.
You said, I quote:
“To even think that we are capable of such self regeneration or of good moral standing by our own deeds, thoughts, sayings, traditions or practices is as the FOOL TO SAY THERE IS NO GOD!” Quote by L3astAm0ngManyB13ss3d.
The whole of these words above are not to be found in any Bible.
The Bible does not say it like that. Nowhere does the Bible say those exact words.
Secondly, nowhere am I suggesting that there is no regeneration or born again experience of the believer, either. Most Christians believe in being born again by the Spirit and water (John 3:3-8). The Holy Spirit baptizes a new believer into the body of Christ (which includes Christ being the head of the body - 1 Corinthians 12:13). Then Jesus baptizes the new believer into the Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:11). Believers are changed in the new birth when they receive Jesus as their Savior and or seeking forgiveness with Him. They receive a new heart, and a new spirit (Ezekiel 36:26). This is what it means to be born of the Spirit. Christians being born of water means to be awakened to God’s Holy Word (Scripture) (See: Ephesians 5:25-27 -Water of the Word, 1 Peter 1:23, 1 Peter 2:2, Romans 10:17). The Bible becomes the very literal words of God to a new believer (1 Thessalonians 2:13) and they are given an Anointing to Understand It (1 John 2:27). But Paul tells us:
“…present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:1-2).
Paul tells us:
”…let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” (2 Corinthians 7:1).
Just by obeying the doctrine in obeying righteousness you can be set free from being a slave to sin (See: Romans 6:17-18).
If we continue in His Word, we are His disciples indeed, and we will know the truth and the truth will set us free (See: John 8:31-32).
This means we have to keep putting the Word back in our hearts and minds and not allow the devil to snatch those words out of our hearts because of a lack of understanding those Scripture verses (See: Matthew 13 - Parable of the Sower), or by speaking something that is not in line with the faith or what is written (See: 1 Corinthians 1:10) (2 Corinthians 4:13).
Jesus will also baptize us with fire (This is the trial of our faith by fire) (See again Matthew 3:11, 1 Peter 1:7).
Faith comes by hearing, and hearing the Word of God (Romans 10:17).
Sometimes we may not know we are speaking against the Word.
God’s people are destroyed for lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6).
I hope this helps, and may God bless you.