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Though we have much doctrianal disagreement, it's good that we can continue to communicate in the "Word of truth" apart from contention! Concerning the Trinity it's my understanding that this is a stand-alone truth which none else can share in relating to Their essence of divinity and deity...

We are not, I'm sure you will agree, saved by "simply believing." It takes faith — trust in God Himself, not just in His word. Skypair Faith is God's Word is faith in Him. It's my acceptance that salvation is completely received upon the moment we are given faith in Christ! NC

I'm referring to "begotten" which is in reference to only one birth of the physical body, not a second birth of our spirit. No man is conceived of the Holy Spirit except the Lord Jesus (only begotten), and only man requires rebirth, not Christ.

There can be no complete knowledge of the Father’s “acceptance” until there is complete understanding concerning its eternal aspect. Though all believer’s possess “all things that pertain to life and godliness” (2 Pe 1:3), they can walk consciously only in accordance to what their understanding...

The phrases "brightness of His glory" and "the express image of His glory" denotes more than mere similitude but is in reference to the divinity of Christ, who is "the only begotten of the Father" (Jhn 1:14). This isolates being divine to Christ only because He was the only human born who was...

True! In living flesh ("terrestrial") we do glorify God and Christ. See, God gives us a body as it pleases Him, 1Cor 15:38. Not at all, NC. In fact it opens up a whole new vision into the Trinity, doesn't it? It's called the "eschatological view" which says that the true Trinity is yet to be...

True. Because the Spirit is connected with Christ--"Who is our life" (Col 3:4) and "righteousness" (1 Co 1:30).

Though that's between God and them, He knew most would not choose His way (Mat 7:13, 14), even before creating. This is always difficult to take in but I see it that He knew it would be worth it because of those He knew would choose His way (2 Tim 1:9)! Numbers aren't an issue but the changed...

Hi MH - Good commentating! Esp. your mention concerning that God does regard us as "sinners" (though sin still in our lives) complies with the reason why there are no Scripture references to any people of God as sinners. He does not regard us as being "in the flesh" (old man; sinful nature) Rom 8:9.

Yes, attributed from Him by imputation to us. Thanks for your input JAN!

Yes, the Spirit, life of Christ, salvation and the new man (new nature) are imparted, but the fruit (works) of the Spirit in us is the godliness in us, but not from us and is used by the Spirit through us to others. The righteousness in us is not our own but Christ's! Confusion is...

Hi Skypair - The I point I always like to make concerning "impute" is that this is distinct from "impart," which maintains credit and glory to God from where all righteousness dwells and not from man--but in man from God. This is the same for all godliness, i.e. holiness, justification...

Yes, if you're trying to know if I'm an OSAS believer I am. Thanks.

Hi Heb - Appreciate your reply but for me to know what you want to communicate it will require letting me know. Thanks!

Concerning the concept that the righteousness in the believer is Christ's righteousness, read Romans 4:22-24. Blessings!

I must say that I enjoy discussions with you, NC. Your thoughts stimulate me to greater understanding of my own thoughts. Thanks! skypair Thank you for letting me know of your desire for sharing and will also enjoy communicating with you! God bless!

I see the reasons for your conclusions, but it's my understanding that it's not the life of the Spirit of God that the Spirit instills at rebirth but the life of Christ (Col 3:4), through which Life all things are given from the Father. Being "born of the Spirit" designs the intention that the...

Hi JAN - Thanks too you for mentioning the great importance about proper communications between saints. How we respect one another is far more significant to God than sharing what we believe with one another, because learning to love one another is the prime objective in all things. Regardless...

Thanks. God bless us and God Be Blessed!!

I'm mostly in agreement here, and many have yet to learn that the old man (sin nature) is not eradicated in the believer, but is constrained on the Cross (Rom 6:6) from "ruling" and "dominating" us (Rom 6:12, 14). Some interpret this to mean we no longer sin, but it means we no longer sin...