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The above title is in reference to what Paul termed in the preceding chapter as “the body of sin” (Rom 6:6), having all its “members” (Col 3:5) within the Adamic nature and is the cause of both physical and spiritual death, which originated from Adams disobedience in his covenant with God (Gen...

It was through the “Tree of Life” that God taught Adam concerning eternity; and through the “Tree of Knowledge” He taught him His holiness. Knowledge and understanding is best taught through contrast and in this case, one tree for life and the other for death--both represent the contrast of...

Regardless if we think we are deserving or undeserving (which is the case), union with God comes with a complete package (2 Pet 1:3), which was completed on the Cross when Christ said “it is finished” (John 19:30). “Covenant” and “Grace” are not in opposition but in parallel, in that each lies...

Regardless if we think we are deserving or undeserving (which is the case), God’s work and blessings in the believer’s life is a complete package, because He already knows what will transpire between Him every child of His. This package was completed on the Cross when Christ said “it is...

The above passage refers to the saved and the unsaved. 1 Cor 3 is in reference only to the saved. "He shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved." Same as the honorable and dishonorable vessels; save and unsaved.

Regardless of where one is in Christ, the Father is continually conforming us at our individual level. This conformation, which is ongoing in all believers, is centered on servitude to the Father, which is how Christ's life and teachings were exemplified to us. The Spirit did everything using...

Episkopos, I fail to see a reference in 1Co 3 that the one who "suffers loss" will be cut off. The text clearly explains he's still saved, unless I'm not understanding your intended meaning of "cut off".

I'm not sure what is meant by the above, but 1 Cor 3 does not address the issue of salvation. I believe it refers to the rewards in eternity which will be the result from our witness ("every man's work"; "any man's work"). If our doctrine was not scriptural ("wood, hey, stubble") it will not...

The saved have already been judged, condemned, crucified and raised in Christ and are awaiting "the redemption of our body". Only the finally unsaved will be judged according to their works,, as in the second resurrection (Rev 20:12, 13) which will be all who were not in the first resurrection...

"When you repent of your sins does Jesus "cleanse you from all unrighteousness", as in 1 John 1:9?" -Axhead Neither repentance, nor confession procures forgiveness and cleansing from unrighteousness. Repentance prepares for confession; confession petitions for forgiveness and cleansing (1 John...

"In fact, if there is nothing to beware of, why would He mention it at all." - Dragonfly I don't know how you deduced this from my post but it's a misunderstanding. Christians are to "walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise; Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye...

Hi D.F. and God's blessings to your Family! Blessed be God!! One who is of "the elect" will persevere to the end, therefore, one who does not persevere was never in "the elect". Being an elect is not the result or cause of persevering, but persevering is the effect and evidence of the elect...

Prentis, you are elaborate in your reasoning, but to me it is many times so general that it doesn't contain enough specific related information to understand what you are trying to support. I'll try to use some of your material in this post to attempt to explain myself and I hope you know it's...

Lots of good stuff on this thread Episkopos and I'm hard pressed to think of a better example of the "narrow way" than what you've shared, but I do, just for truth's sake, want to add something concerning the "broad way". The lesson of the broad and narrow way is analogous to the lost and the...

My beloved little Brother, God uses those who are studious of His Word and seek to apply it, to understand it.This esp. includes Bible commentators which many are men of God who have devoted the majority of their lives to the study of Scripture for the express purpose of receiving from...

____________________________________________________________ "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple” (Luke 14:26). Of course, this passage is not Christ instructing us to hate...

“For this is My blood of the new testament” (Mat 25:28; Mark 14:24). “This cup is the new testament in My blood” (Luke 22:20; 1 Cor 11:25). The “new testament” and “the new covenant” (Heb 8:13; 12:24), which is “the everlasting covenant” (Heb 13:20), are all one and the self-same agreement made...

Hi Dragonfly and God's blessings to your Family! "For they [are] not all Israel, which are of Israel" (Rom 9:6). Only the Jewish Christians are counted as "Abraham's seed". "Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, [are they] all children" (v 7). "That is, they which are the children of...

It takes much more time to understand Scripture without the aid of a good Bible commentary, and efficient spiritual growth is stunted otherwise. I do not add this to belittle anyone but to be helpfully supportive in sharing the truth. To serve sin is to willfully obey it, such as a servant...