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I am a true Christian in moments when I am abiding in Christ. I don't sin in those moments (1 John 3:6). To quote the New Testament, 1Jo 3:8, He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might...

Yes; and in Psalms 50:1 (kjv), the Mighty God is identified as the LORD (Jehovah). Also, Isaiah 9:6 says that the name of the son that was given shall be called "The everlasting Father". That proves that Jesus is God. But in case you want to still say that He is a Person separate (rather than...

What then is the Word become flesh (John 1:14)? I think that 1 John 4:1-3, 2 John 1:7 is clear that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. Comparing that to John 1:14, I do believe that the scriptures are teaching us that Jesus is the Word.

See True Trinity. (posts #1-#6)

They are not separate but distinct; even according to the creeds. Also the Greek word "kai", which is translated as "and", can also be translated as "even"

The true Christian "cannot sin" (1 John 3:9). We must walk in the light as He is in the light in order for Jesus' blood to cleanse us from all sin (1 John 1:7). That means that we must be transparent before God; and confess our sins when the Holy Spirit pinpoints them to us (1 John 1:9).

What truth? That we can be saved apart from faith in Jesus Christ? That is not the truth; that is a dangerous lie.

God loves the whole world (John 3:16, 2 Peter 3:9); and yet not all of the world is saved. So, Romans 8:38-39 does not necessarily speak of eternal security for the believer. Other passages of scripture may in fact support that doctrine. But not this one. It is scripturally viable that we...

Nevertheless, no one can come to the LORD except through faith in Jesus Christ; and @Blood Bought 1953's paraphrase doesn't include that basic truth in what it says. If anyone followed this conversation, let them know that such a thing is heresy; for it implies that a person can reject Christ...

Those who are sealed by the Holy Spirit are those who have a heart faith that is unto righteousness (Romans 10:10) and enduring to the end (Martthew 10:22, Hebrews 3:6, Hebrews 3:14). Those with a nominal, shallow, or lukewarm faith (mere mental assent to the tenets of the gospel) can in fact...

Our righteous deeds are the natural result of being righteous in Christ. If we don't have them, we ought to question as to whether we are genuinely in the faith (Philippians 2:12, 2 Peter 1:10, 2 Corinthians 13:5).

Which comes first, believing and receiving, or becoming a child of God (receiving life)? Your theology, and Calvinism, say that becoming a child of God (receiving life) comes first. John 1:12 says the opposite. Enough of a reason for me to reject your theology. So, if you are also not going...

The free gift is righteousness (Romans 5:17); which is a practical thing (1 John 3:7, Romans 5:19, Matthew 5:6). "get to"? That does not sound like a pleasant prospect to me. People will, in fact, be damned for sinning (Matthew 13:41-42, Matthew 7:23, Matthew 25:41). I do not teach that...

It is most certainly not *wishful thinking*. The Lord deals with our fallen nature (1 John 1:7, Romans 6:6 (kjv), Colossians 2:11 (kjv)) through the Cross and His shed blood has the power to sanctify us on the inside and not just the outside (Matthew 23:25-28) I certainly do not reject...

Since @Blood Bought 1953 has falsely identified me as a Tare in other threads, I feel compelled to respond. It should be clear that he is condemning himself in pointing the finger and calling me a Tare in other threads...he has three fingers pointing back at him (Matthew 7:1-5, Luke 6:41-42)...

When the verse is paraphrased as "Whoever asks to be saved, will be saved" the paraphrase in question implies that a man can come to God apart from faith in Jesus Christ. God enables him with his drawing power. God enabling him to make a decision to either receive or reject Christ, does not...

I do have rewards in mind in the fact that I work the work of the ministry, and I don't think that that is an improper motivation.

I am saying that you cannot have genuine belief without also having repentance by those scriptures.

Giving a general definition is one way of refraining from judging others in not calling them a Christian, or saying that they are not a Christian. It can be said that those who are not born again may indeed be a Christian; certainly not saved: but we can most certainly say not that they are not...

It is "you shall never fall". And giving diligence to make your calling and election sure is the condition of the promise in 2 Peter 1:10. Of course it is God who is working in you both to will and to do according to His good pleasure.