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I will point you to posts #58 and #73 in this thread. They explain things. In addition, from an earlier post of mine in another thread I pointe you to, Romans 4 4 What then shall we say that Abraham, [a]our forefather according to the flesh, has found? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works...

I feel it is imperative to understanding what the beast is, to mention a powerful work by a Confessor of the faith on the run his whole life. His name is Menno Simons, and he led a very persecuted church during the Reformation. He refers to two churches in history. A true body of Christ that...

Because they failed to put faith in Jesus Christ to become the righteousness of God. For like the serpent put aloft by Moses, turning to Jesus Christ lifted on His Cross saves. John 3:14-15 24 Bible verses about Imputed Righteousness

Upon further research, both John 6 and and Romans 4 use the Greek word, ergon. The best way forward is to use context. Romans 4 is explicit, faith is not a work so that the faithful may not boast. The context of John 6 is harder, but certainly it cannot go against clear teaching in Romans 4.

According to Romans 4, it is not.

I did say that, I am changing my prayer to reflect the fact that unrepentant near murder should have consequences, but that I am called to forgive as I want to be forgiven and bless and pray for my enemies. I pray that IHOPKC's leadership will repent from their evil ways and find salvation...

Jesus Christ, then the church taking the Gospel to the world. Good question, I am stumped. That said, you do show that Believers and the world are different groups. This scripture also helps make that point, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 14 Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what...

I'm very sorry, that first sentence about logic was a thought for another debate I was having entirely, I included it by accident. Why is the middle excluded? Having defended Synergism on this Baptist Board before, there is no reason Synergism cannot assume some, though not all, are saved via...

Very timely, that came to me this morning. I am finding it very difficult to forgive. What they caused was so terrible it should be a felony. I am also reminded of the persistent widow, that shows prayers for justice are not wrong. I have much to wrestle with.

I have finished assembling the characteristics of the Beast Out of the Sea. This should help to identify candidates for that Beast. The following attributes are derived from Daniel 2, Daniel 7, Revelation 13, and revelation 17. First, we are told in Daniel that this will be a kingdom ruled by...

I did not mean that as something to offend you. I feel I must look at the whole counsel of scripture as a good Berean. I am very very busy lately, so that will take time I do not have. I am bowing out of the debate over these verses, because of that constraint. I'm sorry if I offended you.

I think it is adding to the text to say God's wrath is thus His settled disposition against sin and sinners. I feel the best way forward is to take a look at God's wrath in scripture, assemble all pertinent verses, and then start a thread in the Baptist Theology forum. Thank you.

Wow, I agree God's mind is not like ours, since it is higher than the heavens are form the earth. However, where do you find that teaching in the bible? It sounds like systematic theology without biblical warrant.

I'll have to do more research on it then. Thank you.

The problem with you notion is that God is not less than my logic. My long quote did not do its job then. God uses both Monergism and Synergism to accomplish His will. I was trying to show that the earliest Believers in Jesus Christ were specially blessed as Isaac and Jacob were. They, like...

I just realized that your position reminds me of an argument put forward by C.S. Lewis. That there is only one possible world, the one we are in. I heartily disagree with Lewis on this, but I see my arguments against Lewis' position may find use in a debate with you. The problem is if I change...

Thank you for your honesty. If you say there is no such thing as free will for man or God in the way many Reformed argue, then I will need to completely rethink my arguments. I will get back to you.

I found this that go with the things that please God from earlier. I figured you would love to have this resource. Adding to this are the following observations from scripture: Hezekiah claims righteousness from his actions and is rewarded with longer life in Isaiah 38:1-8 Isaiah 5:7 compares...

I have other pertinent information those here may enjoy. This declaration that every knee will bow and every tongue confess we are so used to hearing is very interesting in its broader context, which is a call to repent by all the nations, Isaiah 45:21-25 And there is no other God besides Me...

One more thing, your argument is far outside what almost every Calvinist I have talked to on this Baptist Board. They say that God has free will and made Adam and Eve with it, and that man's free will is now Fallen and totally depraved. You are arguing God never had free will and never gave it...