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When we put on the new man, we put on a behaviour of walking according to the new nature in our practical lives. Thus, when the new man is "on", we will not be sinning with our spirit...and neither will we be sinning with our flesh. What is at stake here is that men may decide to make excuses...

It is referring to the fact that my salvation is secure. When we go to heaven, we obtain "eternal" life... That means what we become eternal beings in heaven...dwelling in eternity with the High and Lofty One (Isaiah 57:15). So my life in heaven overlaps with my life on earth.

Of course I am currently seated in the heavenlies...

Can someone come to a living faith while on their deathbed, so that there are no subsequent works to show for their faith? I believe that they can. I also believe that the pressure to do good works in order to "save myself" is not conducive to doing any kind of work that could in any way be...

I disagree with that premise.

I do believe that if we put on the new man, it is a behaviour that we are putting on; and in putting off the old man we are putting off a behaviour. Romans 6:6 is very much the scripture that for me interprets Romans 7:14-25. It is no longer I who sin, but sin that dwells within me...but if I...

I agree that you don't need a degree to understand the Bible. But I disagree with you in that I most certainly believe that sola fide is the teaching of the Bible. If you know that you are saved, there are passages that tell us that we cannot lose our salvation; and to neglect them would be...

I sincerely doubt that this would be the case. Paul himself wrote against the doctrines of asceticism in his epistle to the Colossians. Paul said nothing that was "dumb"...but I'd be interested in knowing what, among the things that he said, you think are dumb. The first heaven is the...

Can you elaborate on this please? Please set it forth in Bible study so that it can be seen by all what you are saying. Thanks, @justbyfaith.

To say that when we sin, it is not all of us that sins, but only our flesh, reeks of gnosticism. Gnosticism teaches that what we do in the flesh doesn't matter because the real "us" isn't sinning when we sin sins of the flesh. This appears to also be what you are teaching. It is therefore sad...

Mat 11:25, At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Luk 10:21, In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven...

justification is one of three aspects of salvation; the other two being sanctification and glorification. Justification is salvation that has happened in the past for every believer; sanctification is happening in the present moment; and glorification is yet future.

This apparent contradiction has been perfectly reconciled in my mind. Actually He did (John 20:28-31). The Father and the Son are distinct Persons according to the Trinity.

Titus 3:5 cannot be interpreted to be speaking of baptismal regeneration because 1 Peter 3:21 tells us that baptism does not accomplish the putting away of the filth of the flesh; as in washing of regeneration coming about by water.

It has a specific importance in that the helmet on our head is an important piece of the armor (see Ephesians 6:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:8). We are saved by grace through faith apart from works (Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 4:5-6, Romans 11:5-6, Titus 3:5 (kjv)). Paul knows Jesus in the same way...

Hi @101G, First let me say that Jesus exists in a finite human body (1 John 4:1-3, 2 John 1:7). Secondly, concerning sitting on the throne, I would like to quote a verse that you have also quoted, Rev 3:21, To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also...

God is a Spirit (John 4:24). Jesus is God (the same Spirit, Ephesians 4:4) in the flesh.

Jesus gave credence to Peter's writings (John 16:13) and Peter, in his writings, gave credence to Paul (2 Peter 3:15-16). And Paul, in his writings, spoke of the fact that all of scripture is inspired of the Lord and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction...

He is the love that fills my heart. Without Him, I can do nothing.

I simply want to be called great in the kingdom (Matthew 5:17-20).