Recent content by Van

On and on the posters keep repeating the same false charges, the same efforts to change the subject, the same efforts to deny the biblical gospel. But why is our faith not a contribution to our salvation? No one is saved without it. I know; do you? How many times have I answered this...

This has nothing to do with the topic. I said God knows our hearts and you agree. The key issue of our dispute, is whether Abraham or his faith was credited as righteousness. No one is made righteous, except by the blood of the Lamb, He paid the debt owed due to our unrighteousness, and...

Justification refers to being made righteous from a state of unholiness. This occurs when a person is transferred into Christ and undergoes the washing of regeneration. God chooses to transfer the person into Christ (referred to a sanctification by the Spirit) on the basis of crediting their...

Lets see, the one that has ripped Romans Chapter 4 out of his bible, now charges me with ripping Chapter 8 out of mine. However, I agree with every word of scripture, including every word of Romans Chapter 8. Also I agree with Luke 13:24 which says many will strive to find the narrow door but...

Does this poster believe what the bible says? Did anyone say or suggest salvation is based on what we decide to do, or does scripture say salvation does not depend on the one who wills or runs to be saved, but upon God who calls those of His choosing into His kingdom? The key issue of our...

Justification refers to being made righteous from a state of unholiness. This occurs when a person is transferred into Christ and undergoes the washing of regeneration. God chooses to transfer the person into Christ (referred to a sanctification by the Spirit) on the basis of crediting their...

I have been unaware of this prayer request. I know that just because cancer has been rendered "undiscernible" does not preclude recurrence. I have a similar story, my great grandson had a large mass in his pelvic region, but they were able to reduce its size using medicine, and he spent months...

Just claiming something is impossible does not make it impossible. Say I am in a race, and I desire to finish first. Does this mean I would pack a gun and shoot those in front of me so I will finish first? Nope. To desire something, does not mean "by any means" but can mean, by means...

God desires all people to be saved, according to His redemption plan, not according to the man-made nonsense of universalism. He makes the decision of who believes when He credits the faith of some as righteousness. People make autonomous choices within the purview allowed by God. If our...

For the second and final time, scripture says God knows our hearts, it does not describe the mechanism for His understanding. One could guess God is able to mind read, but that is going beyond what is disclosed in scripture. The key issue of our dispute, is whether Abraham or his faith was...

Here is the sequence, 1) we hear and learn from the Father and are drawn, attracted, with the lovingkindness of Christ's gospel. 2) We put our trust in the name of Christ Jesus, as God the Son, and our Lord and Savior, sent by the Father 3) God credits our faith, or not at His choosing, as...

If you continue to deny Paradise is the Third Heaven, it is pointless to continue. 2 Corinthians 12:2-4

I put it all together years ago. But you cite a verse that gives the sequence, 1) hear the word, 2) trust in the gospel, 3) then after you believe, 4) you were sealed in Christ with the Spirit of Promise. And for the umpteenth time, who decides whether you believe, you or God!!!!!!! It is...

Sir, you understanding does not reflect what scripture actually says. Rather than changing verses, address when God credits our faith as righteousness. Do you think He chooses to save those whose faith He does NOT credit as righteousness? Salvation is instant, the very second God transfers...

Your claim is nonsense. Paradise is the third heaven, the abode of God. Salvation prevent those saved from the Hades.