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I already have received Him. Because He has received me. There is nothing I can do, not "Say this and this will happen." Those who are already changed of heart and are already saved do indeed confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord, but doing this does not save. Only God's changing of the...

You said: 1.) Being in Adam makes one a sinner 2.) There is no penalty in being in Adam 3.) There is a penalty for sin. This is not logical at all, an is indeed impossible. Being in Adam CAUSES the sin; how can the cause of sin NOT be a sin in and of itself? Something that is not sinful cannot...

As am I, brother. And I do not doubt your zeal for Him; anyone who would come online as often as you do to a Christians forum I would assume and hope has zeal. All that is needed it to take that zeal, and to apply it to the right dividing of the Word of Truth. And there are plenty here that...

I pray that He would open your mind to the acknowledging of the truth, then Brother. For if you are really for Him, then the Scriptures are of the utmost importance to you. All I would advise is a more careful exegesis of the Word of God, and He shall indeed illuminate your path.

No. My heart has been changed by the Spirit. I now have been shown the glory and power of God, and have been brought to worship Him. Romans 5:10 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 Ephesians 2:15-16 Colossians 1:21-22

Sometimes we cannot recall when we hated God brother. And I would say that a hate for or enmity against God can sometimes not even be outwardly shown or even acknowledged by us. But all are born in sin, and if you are not for Christ, you are against Him.

Proverbs 20:9

I did indeed hate God. Before He opened my eyes and changed my heart to see Him for who he is, yes John 8:44 Ephesians 2:1-2 2 Timothy 2:25-26 1 John 3:10 1 John 5:19 John 8:34 Titus 3:3

No one has the capability to accept Christ because all men hate Him naturally. Job 14:4 Jeremiah 13:23 Matthew 7:16-18 Matthew 12:33 John 6:44 Romans 11:35-36 1 Corinthians 2:14 1 Corinthians 4:7 2 Corinthians 3:5

And the answer is a sad no. The condemnation is that men love darkness rather than light, because our deeds are evil. You are correct; the general call [ie. preaching and reading the Word of God] is readily available (especially in the US), but that is not enough to change a man's heart. Only...

Though, If I may add to Brother @Preacher4Truth 's statement, If that is not what you believe, perhaps you could actually state your belief, and the Scriptures from whence you attained it?

Hello brother! I would love to try and help clear up and confusion, if you would give me the time! Before the foundation of the world, God chose particular individuals for salvation. His selection was not based upon any foreseen response or act performed. Faith and good works are the result...

Yes. Just because it is required does not mean man is able. Your logic says because it is required, all men must be able. God also commanded the Israelites to follow the 10 Commandments. Does that mean that they were capable? Ok, let's bring up some basic math: No sin = No penalty. If being in...

Certainly. John says "Not for our sins only." John was speaking to a specific group of Christian believers. "But also for the sins of the whole world." John is explaining that salvation will go forth unto every nation, just as Christ did. Again, we have to remember that in his letters, they...

Yes. regeneration is when God opens the eyes of a sinner and new birth is when that sinner is given faith to believe. Again, they happen near-simultaneously, so it is indistinguishable to man apart from the revelation of the Word.

Because in order to be born again, one must be regenerated by God. Then God gives the faith. As I stated earlier, the 2 are so closely related that they happen almost simultaneously because both are gifts from God

Because if we are not regenerated, we are still in the flesh and therefore cannot accept the gift of faith or salvation.

Me looking for a single verse to back up your wild claims.

We are saved by grace through faith. This does not mean that we do not have faith. What it does mean is that this faith is a gift from God. We are not trying to get rid of faith; we are changing where it comes from. Instead of coming from within the dead, unregenerate man, we believe God changes...

Well said!