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Well, all, I can do is point to the actual language, which is clear. I gave an example, too. The Galatians were sons of God through faith in Christ, THEREFORE God sent the Spirit of His Son into their hearts. Again, the Spirit is in Christ--the branches abiding in the Vine are supplied with...

1 Jn 5:11 Yes, the life/Spirit is in Christ--for that reason, only those who abide in Him receive the Spirit. 1 Jn 3:23-24 Yes, it says those who obey Him abide in Him and they receive the Spirit. This is just as Galatians 4 says, "Because you are sons in Christ God sent the Spirit of His Son...

If you look through the discussion, it is not "of course"--they want to deny the truth because they hold to a man made tradition which is threatened by the Apostolic dogma. Right, but because abiding is by obeying they don't like that doctrine. It seems unavoidable that, even though someone...

The main discussion is not on defining "abiding", just that "abiding" is necessary, and that some do not "abide" (1 Jn 2:28)--ie, an argument against OSAS. That said, the commands that 1 John lays out are as follows: 1 John 3:23,24 23And this is His commandment, that we believe in the name of...

It would be best if we all abstained from characterization of our opponents. The topic is not "What is the character of my opponents? Good? Bad? Ugly?" Therefore, engaging in that discussion does not move the actual discussion forward. The topic is "Abiding In Christ Necessary for Eternal Life"...

I wouldn't be so quick to judge my opponents as hellbound! Also, I prefer to stick to discussing the pertinent Scriptures, not to speculate about my opponents' spiritual standing!

Well, I will still say that they can know God even if they don't agree with me doctrinally--and I don't believe that people who disagree with me have to remain in sin, since I heard John Piper, who believes in OSAS, said that God gave him the grace to not even be attracted to a woman other than...

I don't say that they don't know God. We know God because He is merciful (Jer 31:34), not because we have perfect doctrine. I do say that they don't speak accurately--and that they're not helpful to people who have genuine questions. They hold to some of the Gospel truth, so God is with them.

1. The point was that it didn't get answers for me, so I recommend bringing your difficulties to God over fasting. 2. Nevertheless, fasting varies. You may skip a meal or two. You may fast for a day, or two days, or a week, or two weeks, or a month, or longer. Those are decisions that are...

I fast from food by not eating it? I'm not sure if I'm understanding your question.

If I'm lucky, they respond to the OP, then, they quickly get debunked, then, since they have nothing left to say, they stand around lodging false accusations--consisting in, basically, "You don't agree with my view because you're unspiritual--nevermind that I can't defend my view using...

True, which is why I put "RitaJanice" on ignore. LOL Yep, the one who does good works will, in due time, if they persist, REAP eternal life (Gal 6:6-10)! The "doer of the law" will be REPAID eternal life (Ro 2:6-16)! So clear!

Scripture says the eternal life/Spirit is only located "in Christ" (1 Jn 5:11). Those who abide in Christ by obeying Him are supplied with that (1 Jn 3:23,24). Branches abiding in the Vine are supplied with its substance and bear fruit (Jn 15). Those who do not abide do not receive the...

@Ritajanice, It's been "nice" having you throw turds at me, like a zoo animal, but I'm going to go ahead and put you on ignore so that I won't be wasting any more resources on you, since you are the weaker vessel, and should just remain quiet since your weakness (spiritual and mental)...

This must explain why you're always at war with Scripture. You're unspiritual. :Laughingoutloud:

I say faith and works, just as Scripture states, and just as Christianity taught until a few hundred years ago--you believe in a new version of Christianity that has no Scriptural or historical root. That's on you not me.

God willing you won't be back. You just post empty hysteria.

Yup, both faith and works! Just like Scripture teaches, and just as Christianity had taught from its very inception until a few hundred years ago when a new doctrine came about that you hold to! 1 John 3 18Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.

Bye! Hope you won't be back! You add nothing to the discussion!

Thanks for proving you have no basis for your lies.