Everything is a "miracle"

[Luke2427]

Let's speak of the most basic assurance needed, that one is a child of God.

That assurance comes only from the witness of the Spirit. It is given only by asking in prayer, and for some, they must ask, seek, knock almost to the point of despair. They WOULD despair if God did not answer. No sight or sound in this world will do.

We understand your point, but you make it very badly.

How does the Spirit do this, Aaron? Through some emotional feeling?

Is your assurance based on a feeling "in your heart" or is it based on facts?

Faith, in the original (pisteuo), means to be fully persuaded. It has nothing to do with "feelings."

Obviously you do NOT understand my point.

 

[Aaron]

The Spirit does this by Itself. No carnal means whatever. This is pretty basic stuff. Better get a grasp of it if you fancy yourself a teacher.

 

[thisnumbersdisconnected]

S/N :"Yes, maybe him and John Calvin..." 9/20/13
S/N :"You could dress up like John Calvin..." 9/14/13
S/N :"How about John Calvin LOL?" 9/14/13
S/N :"What would Calvin do?" 8/31/13
S/N :"Maybe Calvin wrote it [the book of Hebrews] in a former life." 6/13/13
S/N :"Say, I heard John Calvin just came out with..." 8/10/09
S/N :"Do you have any pics of Calvin...' 7/24/06

If you had to go back seven years to find seven Calvin references, I have to wonder who is really the obsessed one here.

Now, maybe we can either get back to the thread topic or let it die a natural death.

 

[Aaron]

If you had to go back seven years to find seven Calvin references, I have to wonder who is really the obsessed one here.

Now, maybe we can either get back to the thread topic or let it die a natural death.

If you weren't a newby, you'd see you just got egg on your face.

Calvin lives rent free in SN's head.

 

[quantumfaith]

If you had to go back seven years to find seven Calvin references, I have to wonder who is really the obsessed one here.

Now, maybe we can either get back to the thread topic or let it die a natural death.

This number, egg is good. Lots of protein. Goes well with sausage, BACON and cheese.

 

[thisnumbersdisconnected]

If you weren't a newby, you'd see you just got egg on your face.

Calvin lives rent free in SN's head.

Apparently, also, In Rippon's. Perhaps one is a summer home?

By the way, that's not egg. I ate mustard on my lunch sandwich. See? Got some on my shirt, too.

:thumbsup:

 

[saturneptune]

If you had to go back seven years to find seven Calvin references, I have to wonder who is really the obsessed one here.

Now, maybe we can either get back to the thread topic or let it die a natural death.

Thank you for the post. Actually, the situation is that I do agree with Calvin's stance on God's sovereignty. In that aspect, he contributed much to the understanding of Scripture. Where Dippon on and I differ is the life that Calvin lead and the example he established.

Back to the thread, I do not really think that anyone disagrees that much. It has to do with the definition of the word miracle. I look at it that everything there is came out of nothing, and only God could have brought this universe and life into being. To me that is a miracle. Now, if you think a miracle as being that is something out of the ordinary that we observe in everyday life, then yes, breathing air or a child being born is not a miracle.

What is an example of an event you would consider a miracle?

 

[saturneptune]

If you weren't a newby, you'd see you just got egg on your face.

Calvin lives rent free in SN's head.

It is a good thing he has a place to live. If he decided to move into your head, he would find himself homeless.

 

[Rippon]

If you had to go back seven years to find seven Calvin references, I have to wonder who is really the obsessed one here.

Oh, he has said much more about Calvin than those seven references (and notice I included most of the ones from this year). I was just pointing out how much the guy is obsessed with the man from Geneva.

It would be a miracle if he did not reference the man at all like he promised several times in the past.

 

[Rippon]

I do agree with Calvin's stance on God's sovereignty. In that aspect, he contributed much to the understanding of Scripture.

Dispite the fact that you have often called him an idiot,dolt and various other choice terms?

I differ [with] the life that Calvin lead [sic]and the example he established.

On the subject of Calvin you have said:
S/N :"This is one of those things I need to let go...Things like this can eat a person up." 12/7/12
S/N :"I should not have commented on the character of John Calvin...It is one of those issues that I tend to get carried away with." 8/12/12

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

Dispite the fact that you have often called him an idiot,dolt and various other choice terms?


On the subject of Calvin you have said:
S/N :"This is one of those things I need to let go...Things like this can eat a person up." 12/7/12
S/N :"I should not have commented on the character of John Calvin...It is one of those issues that I tend to get carried away with." 8/12/12

"Oy vey iz mir," with this already!

 

[Luke2427]

The Spirit does this by Itself. No carnal means whatever. This is pretty basic stuff. Better get a grasp of it if you fancy yourself a teacher.

You don't seem able to comprehend the question. Let me simplify it even more so it will be on your level.

How... Ok got that part?

How does... See the question is about how something DOES something, right? Got it so far?

How does the Holy Spirit give assurance?

Is it by giving you some emotional feeling? Here's a hint for you- just say yes to that question because whether you are able to parse it out or not, that's what you are saying.

I'll stop there for now. You'll be overwhelmed if we go any deeper.

 

[Aaron]

Just reckon me an overwhelmed ignorant novice now, and give me your answer first.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

You don't seem able to comprehend the question. Let me simplify it even more so it will be on your level.

How... Ok got that part?

How does... See the question is about how something DOES something, right? Got it so far?

How does the Holy Spirit give assurance?

Is it by giving you some emotional feeling? Here's a hint for you- just say yes to that question because whether you are able to parse it out or not, that's what you are saying.

I'll stop there for now. You'll be overwhelmed if we go any deeper.

Nice condescending attitude you got there Rick. I can now well understand why you get popped in the face. I would most sincerely ask that you cut that out if its your desire to represent Christ.

Micah 6:8

What does the Lord require of you?

To act justly......
to love mercy....
to walk humbly with your God.

Enough said.....and addressed to you personally to you cause I love you brother.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

Just reckon me an overwhelmed ignorant novice now, and give me your answer first.

Yea your a dope....there I said it and I feels soooo good:laugh:

 

[Aaron]

If he really is the Lord's, he will learn. He thinks his faith is strong. Wait till God introduces him to real doubt, and what is required to conquer it.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

If he really is the Lord's, he will learn. He thinks his faith is strong. Wait till God introduces him to real doubt, and what is required to conquer it.

He WILL LEARN. Of that I am confident.