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What you are espousing here is an ancient heresy called "adoptionism." Scripture is clearly against such an idea. Allow me to summarize. Speaking of Christ, John says the Word was God, all things were made through him, and the Word became flesh. Simply put, Jesus was God incarnate. Joh 1:1 In...

This is true. Grace and faith are the root. Good works are the fruit. Eph 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, Eph 2:9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Eph 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in...

I don't know how you came to the conclusion that "faith" as it is found in Scripture is without empirical foundation. I suspect that it comes from an ignorance of those very Scriptures. Biblical faith is not an end in and of itself. It always has an object. That object is God, who he is, his...

Hello jshiii, The key to the entire passage is verse 33: Mat 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Make your spiritual life your first priority and God will add to you those things necessary for your earthly/physical life...

Unfortunately, some English translations do not accurately convey John's meaning. Below is a quote from the English Standard Version. 1Jn 3:4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. 1Jn 3:5 You know that he appeared in order to take away...

"All types" as in not just Jews, but people from every tribe, tongue, people and nation. This is the "world." Rev 5:9 And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe...

Yes, Paul did mean exactly what he said in verse one. The question becomes, what did he mean? Paul clearly defines what he means by defining his usage of "pas" in verse two, which lines up nicely with its semantic range. I demonstrated this very clearly in my previous post. I'll simply refer you...

Should we do all these things? Yes! Absolutely! These things are the very fruit of faith commanded by Scripture. The problem I have with you though, is that you make these things a salvation deal-breaker. You add to the Gospel by failing to distinguish between faith and the fruit of faith. Your...

That's exactly what it means. Dan 4:35 all the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to him, “What have you done?” The extent and meaning of "all...

Did Paul also "hang works around the necks of those in Christ?" He's saying the same thing James is saying. While we are not saved by works, works are the fruit of faith. Paul is clear that they cannot be separated. If you have received faith, you were also created in Christ Jesus for good...

I see you want to play a game of 'my verses trump your verses.' This is hardly a valid refutation of what I presented. As a matter of fact, it's quite irresponsible and a gross misuse of Scripture. All you've done is set up a contradiction between my verses and yours and you offer no solution to...

Those who are saved will persevere to the end. They cannot lose their salvation. Scripture has much to say regarding this truth, but one passage from the mouth of Jesus himself should suffice. John 6:37-39 37 All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will...

To be saved is to be elect. There is no difference. The Scriptures plainly teach the assurance of salvation. Do you deny this?

@speedyj1992 The music running through the entire video is very loud and distracting.

I haven't evaded a single thing. They were aware of the Gospel of grace as I've proven many times before. Again, Peter speaking says: Act 15:11 But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will." I did in fact answer this question two times now...

It would seem that those pesky little goalposts won't stand still. Epistemology is irrelevant to our current discussion.

How does "meh to Hell" refute my answer to your question? Here it is again: You said: "Name one thing you can do morally with God that I can't do morally without." I said: ""With God" you have an objective standard, which is binding on all. "Without God" you have nothing but ever changing...

Again, your initial challenge was: "Name one thing you can do morally with God that I can't do morally without." And my answer was: ""With God" you have an objective standard, which is binding on all. "Without God" you have nothing but ever changing subjective personal preferences, which...

Uh oh... another logical fallacy. I answered your initial question and now you want to move the goalposts. Allow me to remind you: "Name one thing you can do morally with God that I can't do morally without." Meh Despite your attempt at a red herring, my answer remains the same. "With God"...

What you are describing is nothing more than subjective personal preferences, which are certainly no gauge of right or wrong, good or evil. Morality requires an objective standard, which does not exist in a godless universe. Again, an atheist who is concerned about morality is simply...