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There is a great imbalance in the modern gospel which uses certain verses so say that we need do nothing. It is true indeed that it is not by works nor by any of what we have done that we are granted forgiveness and the remission of sins, and it is nothing of us that allows us to be reconciled...

Whether merely academic or not, I am worried far more about the end result. 'It's the intention that counts' is a popular saying in French, and a common philosophy in our western world, but I do not believe it applies when we are trying to deal with the things of God. Surely Uzziah's intentions...

You're assuming I missed part 2, but you haven't asked yet, or at least I didn't perceive your question. :) I actually agree with you. If it is from the Spirit, it will be in agreement with the scriptures. We are to test the Spirit, and by two or three witnesses is a matter confirmed (The...

It makes many people who believe it... But with what I was suggesting, there is no employees, staff, etc... At least not in an official salaried way. In the body we are to take care of each other. If one is called to the ministry through God, those with him take care of him, another is called to...

:blink: If that was clearly speaking your mind, I didn't get it... Seems like there's some sarcasm. But I can't read through it, or between the lines if you will. Don't understand. Sorry.

This can all be resolved with one common act of obedience.... 'And they had all things in common' (Acts). When the church adopts the way of Mammon, it will suffer the consequences. We then become just like the rest of the world which is run by Mammon. But we are to be run by brotherly love...

The servant of God must have a humble attitude... 10 So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.’” (Luke 17) We may know we are God's children if indeed we have served him and tasted of...

Thanks for sharing... The problem around the current leadership as it is set up in the churches is, like you say, on so many different levels. On the one hand the organizations are driven by carnal results, and based on attendance and tithe, which would either drive a true man of God away or...

No, my suggestion is not that we should not search the scriptures. Rather notice the emphasis on "in them you think you have eternal life." The purpose of the scriptures is to point us to Christ. The scriptures SPEAK of the tree of life, but we must EAT of the tree of life. Notice also that...

Joh 5:39 You search the scriptures; for in them you think you have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 40 And you will not come to me, that you might have life. Jesus strongly rebuked the Religious leaders because they searched the scriptures, and through those claimed for...

As a theological point of view, or doctrinal stance, I don't have an issue with this... Until we say, 'I am of those predestined'. If one were to hold to this doctrine, he would have to conclude with the fact that he doesn't know who is predestined, including himself... After all, if others have...

I wasn't raised here in Montreal. Actually grew up in Ontario near Cornwall until I was 18... However, I've got a few horror stories from a young brother in law who's teacher was... 100% french! In french, pineapple is 'ananas', so when someone asked how to say 'ananas' in english, he just said...

We are empowered so long as we co-operate! Amen, well said. We are warned that we can err concerning the faith, fall away, be cut off... And these warnings are real. Jesus said "he who endures to the end shall be saved". This is why we must continue our walks in sobriety and walk gently on the...

I would reiterate, quote bible verses, and try to explain again the point I'm actually trying to make. But this.... conversation.... is going nowhere. I am open to reconsidering my points of view if they be questioned, but if you want to call me silly and act like you've got it all figured...

All have access, and all CAN enter. But the Bible says the opposite of what you say. Not all enter or have entered... Heb 4:1 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. I agree we do not come together as an...

Hi all! :) I was provoked to meditation today when two verses came to my mind... And thought I would share an open ended post as I'm pondering these things. Jude speaks of a "common salvation" which he intended to write of, and seemingly (through his wording) it seems that it is not exactly...

I gave you the benefit of the doubt at first, but you keep arguing against things I didn't say. I never said it was only accessible to a select few, rather I said 'Amen' to 'anyone can receive the fulness of God in the holy of holies' (rocky). I do not follow Wesley either, rocky happens to talk...

Exhoration is not popular in a society based on the rights of each individual, and the rights of self. Our individualistic society claims that all can live as they please, and exhortation is an infringement on that right. But it should not be so with God's people. Heb 3 13 But exhort one...

Actually, reading over the OP, it seemed to me it was about the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Rocky said: "Whatever, anyone can receive the fullness of God in the Holy of Holies. And as this doctrine is Wesleyan, and John Wesley did not intend the denomination, these things are best sought...

Entering the gate and starting the Christian walk is indeed simple, it is to turn our hearts to God in repentance. But, for lack of a greater witness near us, we often think that it ends there. It is only the beginning of a journey to attain the high calling in Christ Jesus, as rocky pointed...