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  1. MatthewG

    Do you speak against "Sinlessness"?

    A question I have, is this @1stCenturyLady, have you ever met a sinless person? Or a person who you deem that is alive today, who has not missed the mark of the glory of God? If you sinned one time, does that make you a deemed sinner for life? By the flesh one could say yes. By the spirit one...
  2. MatthewG

    Do you speak against "Sinlessness"?

    Sure, but my conclusions is still what it is, @1stCenturyLady. You did not really properly address the post, so this is all I have to share with you, I have nothing more to share on the subject. I am not a non-believer. I am okay with going along with Paul in describing that the sin within him...
  3. MatthewG

    Does the bible tell us to keep up with other peoples sins?

    Comparatively to the preaching of sinless perfection, or those who are highly religious may take a step too far and become a person in the judgement seat of God, rather than looking at themselves in the mirror. They compare themselves to others, saying " I am not as bad them because of ...
  4. MatthewG

    Does the bible tell us to keep up with other peoples sins?

    There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with being able to share with people in prayer, or bible study, or bible readings. There doesn't seem to be any reason to keep a track of a person's sins. Now if there are things that lead to problems and cause harm or death to another human beings, those...
  5. MatthewG

    Does the bible tell us to keep up with other peoples sins?

    Is there a reason why you would think that it is a good idea to do something like that? Are there situations you could give as a result of why you hold something against something for example in what they might have done in an action that caused you to have issues? Does the bible talk about us...
  6. MatthewG

    Does the bible tell us to keep up with other peoples sins?

    @Rella, it's a general question as a phrase to denote, people who are continuously keeping up with the sins of others. Which is why I ask, does the bible suggest it to be something one does?
  7. MatthewG

    Why are Christians indulging in sin rather than overcoming?

    The same way James expresses, “Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.” ‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭NLT‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/116/jas.1.14-15.NLT Its all...
  8. MatthewG

    Does the bible tell us to keep up with other peoples sins?

    Does the bible tell us to keep up with other peoples sins? Aren't we suppose to become dead to sin?
  9. MatthewG

    Do you speak against "Sinlessness"?

    @1stCenturyLady, I guess I do speak against sinless perfection. It's perplexing. With Christ in someone, and a person abides in him, they are actively allowing the Spirit of Christ, the Holy Spirit of God to come through them because they are being lead by the spirit, perhaps they pray with...
  10. MatthewG

    Scripture in Context

    Some good points, Ronald, it is a wonder if a person has went through all four stages of soil in their life, and through it all they continue to hold on to faith, or let it go. It is most certainly a choice, there is only one work that I know which is of believing on the one whom God had sent...
  11. MatthewG

    Some days are just plain bad. Horrible. Horrific, Terrifying. Especially in the face of our own...

    Some days are just plain bad. Horrible. Horrific, Terrifying. Especially in the face of our own mental status, financial, familial problems, or physical health. Slow down just a bit, and do not be hard on yourself on these things.
  12. MatthewG

    Scripture in Context

    My thoughts are similar, and if the Kingdom of God resides in believers, today, they are given the power to become sons and daughters of God. John 1:12 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: If Jesus Christ...
  13. MatthewG

    Scripture in Context

    I agree with a lot of your points, thank you for sharing Marks. There are some things that we see differently on. It is cool, just talking to you man sometimes people will get defensive and its understandable.
  14. MatthewG

    Does the Bible tell us to be fruit inspectors?

    Are there any scripture relating that people should governing over other peoples faith, or even life, by fruit inspection? Is a man with a tattooed body, make them a bad person because of his tattoos? Is a woman who drinks coffee, deemed to be demanded not to drink coffee because it is a sin...
  15. MatthewG

    Scripture in Context

    Not wanting to this to be personal; just honest. The words are from the writer of Hebrews. Do you not think that we are able to have a taste of heaven, by and through the holy spirit and what it produces with the Lord Jesus Christ living with-in us? Do you believe it is impossible for people...
  16. MatthewG

    Scripture in Context

    What does that have to do with people deciding to leave faith, other than the common phrase which to me a judgement made by man and not by God. "They were never saved to begin with" such a grand judgement people make which is ridiculing of others, who really may have actually had faith but...
  17. MatthewG

    Scripture in Context

    God is or is Paul writing to someone? Most certainly lets not be intellectually dishonest, @marks. I believe all things are possible with God, and people can repent, they must choose themself. It is impossible for anyone else though, to make them choose that.
  18. MatthewG

    Scripture in Context

    I disagree. We as individuals can not make them choose faith. They can repent. To just deem impossibility is a mistake. All things are possible with God, if someone chooses to look towards him, and to have faith.
  19. MatthewG

    Scripture in Context

    If they renounce their faith, and evict God out of their house, Jesus continues to knock at the door.
  20. MatthewG

    Scripture in Context

    I think it is impossible for you to change their mind. They themselves have to choose to change their mind, and God is patiently waiting calling to all. 8‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. 9If it bears fruit next year, fine. But if...