Hebrews and the Warnings in Hebrews

[Dave G]

Sorry I think I used a phrase from the KJV again.

I do that all the time.
Try not to worry about it, the "KJV" is the Bible in English...

It just uses an older form of many English words.

 

[Dave G]

And how do I know I am preaching the right gospel?

People who hate God will hate the Gospel that you preach,
Just as they hated Paul and put him through all sorts of troubles.

See 2 Corinthians 11:24-27 and the book of Acts.

Hey...
The world hating us comes with the territory.
Try not to let it get to you.

 

[Dave G]

Okay, then I'm a sinner, and Jesus died for my sins, was buried and rose again from the dead, to give me eternal life which can never be taken away me, and I believe that, and trust in that, and in Him. Does that make me saved? I thought I was already saved but then I started doubting.

I'd be more worried if I didn't doubt.
To me, you're asking the hard questions about yourself, and that is a very good place to be.

In the midst of having doubts, rest in the words of your Saviour, my friend.

Read the Psalms.
Read the book of John.
Read the book of 1 John.
Read Ephesians.
Read the book of Romans, chapter 8 is a good one.

 

[Dave G]

Is Ralph Yankee Arnold preaching the right thing?

I'm not going to provide that answer for you,
as it's up to each individual believer to decide for themselves who the false ones are and who the true ones are.

But if you're asking for advice,
Watch them all carefully, and evaluate their spiritual fruits ( Galatians 5:19-23 ) over a period of time.

For example, is the Bible teacher or preacher continuously and unrepentantly guilty of:

1) Adultery, hidden or otherwise?
2) Fornication? God's word says that to avoid this, a man should get married.
3) Uncleanness? I'll let you decide what that is.
4) Lascivousness ( being lewd and crude, taking things that are sacred and speaking of them in a not-so-sacred manner )?
5) Idolatry ( covetousness )?
6) Witchcraft ( consorting with spirits )? Yikes.
7) Hatred?
8) Variance ( always quarreling )?
9) Emulations ( always seeking to one-up, or be superior to people in speech or in other actions )?
10) Wrath ( always being hot-headed and angry )?
11) Strife ( always wanting to pick a fight with others )?
12) Seditions ( conduct or speech that incites people to disobey authority )?
13) Heresies ( teachings about the Bible that are not true )?
14) Envyings ( always being jealous of what others have )?
15) Murders? Yikes again.
16) Drunkenness ( speaks for itself )?
17) Revellings ( partying )?


Like a bad tree, bad fruits always show up "on the branches"...
Especially during careful observation.

The Lord tells us how we can know His teachers versus the ones that are not ( Matthew 7:15-20 ).
Also, see 2 Peter 2.

 

[tyndale1946]

Okay, then I'm a sinner, and Jesus died for my sins, was buried and rose again from the dead, to give me eternal life which can never be taken away me, and I believe that, and trust in that, and in Him. Does that make me saved? I thought I was already saved but then I started doubting.

You think your the only one Guido?... When that happen do this!... Brother Glen

Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.

 

[kyredneck]

"In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away"

It was written when the Old Covenant was still around in some form, but on its last legs, so to speak. These passages have a special reference to that time, not ours, And certainly not to some imaginary Tribulation period in the future.

BINGO!