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Discussion in '2003 Archive' started by Sularis, Apr 14, 2003.

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  1. Yelsew

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    The point is, your definition excludes that which continues to exist.
     
    #21 Yelsew, Apr 15, 2003
  2. Frogman

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    I was trying to help brother, the originator of this post accosted me for providing a distinction as to whether or not free-will currently exists, if you will read back over the various posts you will find that it took me three posts to explain that I did not agree with his posts before I realized he wanted my definition.

    At this point it is irrelevant as to whether you or I agree or disagree concerning the present existence of 'free-will.' As I said in the previous post, the field is not open for battle until an established understanding of the terms (definitions listed in the opening post) are agreed upon.

    God Bless.
    Bro. Dallas
     
    #22 Frogman, Apr 15, 2003
  3. Sularis

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    Ok so we have the definition of sin agreed upon

    Sin:
    An act or omission of an act in rebellion against the Will, Word, and/or Person of God
    I think we have free will kind of held down to

    Free Will:The ability of man to make a choice without any bias or prejudice on the part of his nature

    Sin Nature:
    An effect of Adam's sin passed down through the generations - it is a flaw in our character that predisposes us to choose sin as an acceptable course of action.

    If you disagree with these then post your own
    Existence isnt the issue here - definition is
     
    #23 Sularis, Apr 15, 2003
  4. Frogman

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    Unfortunately, it appears as if no one is interested in agreeing on even difinitions.

    God Bless.
    Bro. Dallas
     
    #24 Frogman, Apr 16, 2003
  5. Yelsew

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    Has there ever been agreement on these definitions?

    Only among birds of a feather.
     
    #25 Yelsew, Apr 16, 2003
  6. Frogman

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    I agree.
     
    #26 Frogman, Apr 16, 2003
  7. Scott J

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    No. Sin is missing the mark of God's perfection. Your definition limits sin unnecessarily and requires to one extent or another a conscious act of rebeling against God. Atheists sin and would completely reject the notion that they are rebelling against God.

    I think your definition is skewed.
    No. Free will is the ability of man to make a choice in accordance with his nature. Even God's free will is limited by His nature, ie. He cannot lie, sin, or deny Himself.

    The sin nature is passed from Adam but it isn't just a "flaw in our character". It limits us to behavior that cannot please God. Even the "good works" performed by the unsaved are an offense to God because they were done for the honor, good, and glory of someone other than God... they miss the mark of His perfection because He was not in them.
     
    #27 Scott J, Apr 16, 2003
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