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You can't read either


I, Keturah wish to affirm, declare, testify ////to having been" BORN AGAIN ////" by the sweet Spirit of God. My soul, heart & mind are regenerated///// &  renewed  daily by the Spirit !

Ok I'll put YOU on ignore then.


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You have actually said that you are regenerated/ which means being born again daily to you.

The Born Again are regenerated,/ brought alive in Christ , once and once only...that is the foundation we stand on...it’s imperative that one is truly regenerated/ born again.my belief...
I believe in the heat of the moment anyone can make a mistake and @Keturah is grounded in Scriptures and is fully aware gennēthēnaiis a once of event-Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive-

Ye must be born anew (dei humas gennēthēnai anōthen). Jesus repeats the point in Joh_3:3 (dei and the infinitive instead of ean mē and the subjunctive) with anōthen (from above) only and not ex hudatos.

So this is no "gotcha!" to you.


This is the same root (anagennaō, cf. 1 Pet. 1:23) is used in Jesus' discussion with Nicodemus in John 3:3,7,8 (gennaō). It is an aorist active participle, which speaks of a decisive act. The NT also uses other metaphors to describe our salvation:

1. "quickened" (cf. Col. 2:13; Eph. 2:4-5)

2. "new creation" (cf. 2 Cor. 5:17; Gal. 6:15)

3. "partaker of Divine Nature," (cf. 2 Pet. 1:4)

4. Paul is fond of the familial metaphor "adoption" (cf. Rom. 8:23; Gal. 4:5; Eph. 1:5), while John and Peter are fond of the familial metaphor "new birth"

Being "born again" or "born from above" is a biblical emphasis on the need for a totally new start (cf. Ezek. 36:26-27), a totally new family (cf. John 1:12-13; Rom. 5:12-21). Christianity is not a reformation or a new morality; it is a new relationship with God. This new relationship is made possible because of

1. the Father's mercy and grace (cf. Exod. 34:6; Neh. 9:17)

2. the Son's sacrificial death (cf. 2 Cor. 5:21) and resurrection from the dead (cf. 1 Corinthians 15)

3. the work of the Spirit (cf. John 3:6; 6:44,65; 1 Pet. 1:2)

You have much to learn.
Johann.
 
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Here is your first post @Keturah ...you edited it out.


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Mar 9, 202355642163United KingdomFaithChristianCountryUnited KiI Keturah wish to affirm, declare, testify to having been born again by the sweet Spirit of God. My soul, heart & mind are regenerated & renewed daily by the Spirit !

We are not regenerated daily...period.
 

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You can't read either


I, Keturah wish to affirm, declare, testify ////to having been" BORN AGAIN ////" by the sweet Spirit of God. My soul, heart & mind are regenerated///// &  renewed  daily by the Spirit !

Ok I'll put YOU on ignore then.


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Don't allow her to creep under your skin-a person can only keep up a "façade" for a period of time-and you have discernment to discern error from truth.
Stay strong.
Johann.
 

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I Keturah wish to affirm, declare, testify to having been born again by the sweet Spirit of God. My soul, heart & mind are regenerated & renewed daily by the Spirit !
You are regenerated daily? Birthed in the Spirit daily?

Anyway, I am off topic, and I have spoken to Behold about it...not understanding your theology here, that’s for sure...maybe @Behold has more to teach on this regenerated daily....makes no sense to me.....regenerated is the rebirth the spiritual birth, when we become born again....it’s a one time event....it will/ should leave one speechless......we aren’t born again every day,LOL.I will leave it there ,have a great day and God Bless You.


My reply and I can read very well thanks.

Why lie, when it’s here for all to see....

This isn’t about creeping under anyone’s skin....this is about truth, she blatantly lied....and accused me of not reading properly...I don’t take that lightly....the truth will prevail....my eyes, ears and heart are very much on God.
 
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You are regenerated daily? Birthed in the Spirit daily?

Anyway, I am off topic, and I have spoken to Behold about it...not understanding your theology here, that’s for sure...maybe @Behold has more to teach on this regenerated daily....makes no sense to me.....regenerated is the rebirth the spiritual birth, when we become born again....it’s a one time event....it will/ should leave one speechless......we aren’t born again every day,LOL.I will leave it there ,have a great day and God Bless You.


My reply and I can read very well thanks.

Why lie, when it’s here for all to see....
I believe in the heat of the moment anyone can make a mistake and @Keturah is grounded in Scriptures and is fully aware gennēthēnaiis a once of event-Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive-

Ye must be born anew (dei humas gennēthēnai anōthen). Jesus repeats the point in Joh_3:3 (dei and the infinitive instead of ean mē and the subjunctive) with anōthen (from above) only and not ex hudatos.

So this is no "gotcha!" to you.

This is the same root (anagennaō, cf. 1 Pet. 1:23) is used in Jesus' discussion with Nicodemus in John 3:3,7,8 (gennaō). It is an aorist active participle, which speaks of a decisive act. The NT also uses other metaphors to describe our salvation:

1. "quickened" (cf. Col. 2:13; Eph. 2:4-5)

2. "new creation" (cf. 2 Cor. 5:17; Gal. 6:15)

3. "partaker of Divine Nature," (cf. 2 Pet. 1:4)

4. Paul is fond of the familial metaphor "adoption" (cf. Rom. 8:23; Gal. 4:5; Eph. 1:5), while John and Peter are fond of the familial metaphor "new birth"

Being "born again" or "born from above" is a biblical emphasis on the need for a totally new start (cf. Ezek. 36:26-27), a totally new family (cf. John 1:12-13; Rom. 5:12-21). Christianity is not a reformation or a new morality; it is a new relationship with God. This new relationship is made possible because of

1. the Father's mercy and grace (cf. Exod. 34:6; Neh. 9:17)

2. the Son's sacrificial death (cf. 2 Cor. 5:21) and resurrection from the dead (cf. 1 Corinthians 15)

3. the work of the Spirit (cf. John 3:6; 6:44,65; 1 Pet. 1:2)

You have much to learn, and since you are a "nitpicker" your own sins will find you out.

1Ti 5:1 Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;
1Ti 5:2 The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.
1Ti 5:3 Honour widows that are widows indeed.
1Ti 5:4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.
1Ti 5:5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.
1Ti 5:6
But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.
1Ti 5:7 And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.
1Ti 5:8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
1Ti 5:9 Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,
1Ti 5:10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.
1Ti 5:11 But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;
1Ti 5:12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.
1Ti 5:13
And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
1Ti 5:14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
1Ti 5:15 For some are already turned aside after Satan.
1Ti 5:16 If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.
1Ti 5:17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
1Ti 5:18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
1Ti 5:19
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
1Ti 5:20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
1Ti 5:21 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.
1Ti 5:22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
1Ti 5:23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
1Ti 5:24
Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.

1Ti 5:25 Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

Johann.
 
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This isn’t about creeping under anyone’s skin....this is about truth, she blatantly lied....and accused me of not reading properly...I don’t take that lightly....the truth will prevail....my eyes, ears and heart are very much on God.
Your eyes, ears and heart very much on Behold.
Johann.
 

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Don't allow her to creep under your skin-a person can only keep up a "façade" for a period of time-and you have discernment to discern error from truth.
Stay strong.
Johann.


Thank you!❤️
Either typing I left out "my mind" or wrote it so fast spell check didn't recognize it as a word.It should have said my mind is RENEWED daily, just as God's mercy is fresh every day......praises to him for that ❤️ I PUT HER ON IGNORE...I'm good. :vgood:
BTW I DID NOT edit that post, it's plain to see....hmmmmm adding lying to the lists!

Absolutely being saved is a one time event, then I try to stress our walk through discipleship........ I'll just let 30 y.o. " birthed in the Spirit born against REMAIN INFANTILE BABIES!
 
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Thank you!❤️
Either typing I left out "my mind" or wrote it so fast spell check didn't recognize it as a word.It should have said my mind is RENEWED daily, just as God's mercy is fresh every day......praises to him for that ❤️ I PUT HER ON IGNORE...I'm good. :vgood:
BTW I DID NOT edit that post, it's plain to see....hmmmmm adding lying to the lists!

Absolutely being saved is a one time event, then I try to stress our walk through discipleship........ I'll just let 30 y.o. " birthed in the Spirit born against REMAIN INFANTILE BABIES!
And that's the problem-many are still in INFANTILE state and well advanced in years after their reborn experience-problematic.
I have a few that really encourage me to come to the table-you are one of them sister.
Johann.
 

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Careful here-I can prove, from Scripture-what I mean by works,

"works"...

As long as you are not teaching that "works" are required to be saved or to stay saved..... then its all good.
But once you try to prove that "works prove im saved, and if i dont work, then im not".... you've just denied ... "The GIFT of Salvation"

See that "GIFT"?

You dont work for a "Gift'.
 
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So then simply answer yes or no? Do you no longer sin?

"no law, no Transgression"

"the born again are not under the Law....but under Grace."

There is no sin found in a "new Creation in Christ" who is "One with God"... "seated in heavenly places". "in Christ".

Ronald, let us know if you can ever understand this, as ive explained it to you, over 35 times.
 
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And that's the problem-many are still in INFANTILE state and well advanced in years after their reborn experience-problematic.
I have a few that really encourage me to come to the table-you are one of them sister.
Johann.
tenor_gif254078495030454659.gif1685992000121_7071562990079110845.gifSINCERELY ! MY HEART BEATS FOR MY FAMILY OF THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH!
 

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"works"...

As long as you are not teaching that "works" are required to be saved or to stay saved..... then its all good.
But once you try to prove that "works prove im saved, and if i dont work, then im not".... you've just denied ... "The GIFT of Salvation"

See that "GIFT"?

You dont work for a "Gift'.
When we become born again, works do follow, but not in our own strength/ we don’t work at it.

I don’t work, it’s God who works in me....it just happens very naturally....and when I’m guided to help my neighbour with her garden, it’s the Lord leading me to help her.....I don’t even think about it...it just happens..if that makes sense.LOL...He definitely directs my path for sure...absolutely amazing!
 

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@Behold.

A member said, they don’t walk in the Spirit 24/7 or that they are sinless, the more they come to know Jesus they say, the more they realise their shortcomings....

Do you know what this means?

if you ask them what they mean by "walking in the spirit", they'll talk about doing works.

they have no idea.
 
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Once again @Johann ....you have copied and pasted, other people’s interpretation of become born again....as Behold has said many times...think for yourself....you have not answered any of my questions.
Prove me wrong-or my post wrong-you are incapable of offending me sister.
I see loopholes" in your "theology" since you don't have a gospel to the lost and dying in this world and on this Forum.

Again, prove my post wrong-always willing to stand corrected-and my copy and paste is for the doxa of Christ Jesus-not Johann, no pride, no boasting.
In the hopes that you will CONTINUE to GROW-an Eureka moment for you

Again, I say to you-you are making Christ Jesus a liar-

1Jn 1:5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

1Jn 1:6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
1Jn 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
1Jn 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
1Jn 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1Jn 1:10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.


2Pe 3:14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

2Pe 3:15 And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;
2Pe 3:16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
2Pe 3:17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
2Pe 3:18
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

1Pe 2:1
Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,
1Pe 2:2
As newborn babes
, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

1Pe 2:3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
1Pe 2:4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,-


Eph 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
Eph 4:15
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
Eph 4:16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

Ephesians 4:13-15

until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ,

Colossians 2:6-7

Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude.

Hebrews 12:2
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fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Colossians 2:2
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that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding,
resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ Himself,

Romans 15:14
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And concerning you, my brethren, I myself also am convinced that you yourselves are full of goodness,
filled with all knowledge and able also to admonish one another.

1 Corinthians 2:6
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Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away;

1 Corinthians 14:20
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Brethren, do not be children in your thinking; yet in evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.

Ephesians 1:17-18

that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,

Colossians 1:9-10
For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for
you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;

Romans 12:2
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And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.

1 Corinthians 3:1-3

And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual men, but as to men of flesh, as to infants in Christ. I gave you milk to drink, not solid food; for you were not yet able to receive it. Indeed, even now you are not yet able, for you are still fleshly. For since there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not fleshly, and are you not walking like mere men?

Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

Ephesians 4:22-23
that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind,

Philippians 1:9-11

And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ; having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

-I don't expect you to understand, yet, but there is much more to the gospel than being born from above.
Down with the ease, up with the sleeves.
Johann.
 
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if you ask them what they mean by "walking in the spirit", they'll talk about doing works.

they have no idea.
Brother, one can only walk in the Spirit ,if they have been birthed in the Spirit......
 

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"works"...

As long as you are not teaching that "works" are required to be saved or to stay saved..... then its all good.
But once you try to prove that "works prove im saved, and if i dont work, then im not".... you've just denied ... "The GIFT of Salvation"

See that "GIFT"?

You dont work for a "Gift'.
We are on the same page then-
Johann.
 

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Prove me wrong-or my post wrong-you are incapable of offending me sister.
I see loopholes" in your "theology" since you don't have a gospel to the lost and dying in this world and on this Forum.
Brother, I am not trying to offend you....I’m not here to prove you wrong....why, because you never post anything of yourself....

It’s always copy and paste of another’s interpretation of scripture....does the Holy Spirit lead you to copy and paste other people’s understanding of scripture.
 
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