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Think of Jesus . Be filled with the love of God. And may a thousand Angels fluff you to sleepBill, as long as you know I'm not speaking of you specifically, I'm happy.
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SignUp Now!Think of Jesus . Be filled with the love of God. And may a thousand Angels fluff you to sleepBill, as long as you know I'm not speaking of you specifically, I'm happy.
How do you explain Judas .Hi Sue.
My opinion on predestination is God had planned from the beginning that those who answered the Call would become his children because of their faithfulness that His ways are best. I agree with you that God knew from the outset those who would. Paul exhorted in particular the church at Galatia for their falling away.
Galatians 3:3 - Are you so foolish that having begun in the Spirit, that you are now made perfect by the flesh? (my words)
It seems that one can lose their salvation by substituting a genuine faith for another, or simply walking away. We do need to do something which is remaining faithful and obedient seeking the will of Jesus to the end of our days. God will do the rest. I agree there are many beliefs out there, most leading us down the wrong path. Deciding on which path to take is about how much we trust God to guide us. Cheers.
How do you explain Judas .
Jesus stated that thier names are written in heaven. And Judas Iscariot's name is specifically mentioned.
Did Jesus make a mistake ?
I do not assume that because they don't....How often have you given a scripture and somebody replies "I don't believe that? Too often....Applied to healing, applied to rapture, applied to deliverance, salvation and on and on.
How do you explain Judas .
Jesus stated that thier names are written in heaven. And Judas Iscariot's name is specifically mentioned.
Did Jesus make a mistake ?
Hi Sue.
My opinion on predestination is God had planned from the beginning that those who answered the Call would become his children because of their faithfulness that His ways are best. I agree with you that God knew from the outset those who would. Paul exhorted in particular the church at Galatia for their falling away.
Galatians 3:3 - Are you so foolish that having begun in the Spirit, that you are now made perfect by the flesh? (my words)
It seems that one can lose their salvation by substituting a genuine faith for another, or simply walking away. We do need to do something which is remaining faithful and obedient seeking the will of Jesus to the end of our days. God will do the rest. I agree there are many beliefs out there, most leading us down the wrong path. Deciding on which path to take is about how much we trust God to guide us. Cheers.
Because Jesus had already stated his ( Judas ) name was written in heavenHi Bill;
How do I equate that to Jesus also saying that it would have been better had Judas not been born?
You said " We are respocible for our own salvation " and that is correct .We Know that Jesus Christ doesn't make mistakes. It's not up to 'us' To explain Judas. We are responsible for our Own salvation or lack, thereof.
Judas betrayed Christ. And then he went out and hung himself. It was a unique event in Scripture. Will he be in heaven? whomever ends up there will find out.
I think the part i find frustrating with those who follow the whole notion of predestination. Is that when someone feels they ARE the elect , much like Judas did ( i can do no wrong ) Others who listen to that teaching will fall into one of 2 categories. 1) the person who feels they are worthless , give up completely . And 2 ) those who feel they are " Elect " can do whatever they want, commit sin, because they are the Elect.@Bill -- it's because We don't know who Is predestined -- only God does. So -- it still stands that everyone makes their own personal decision to accept or reject God's salvation.
God knows our every thought and action. He knows our heart. Well -- the FACT is that did Not keep those thoughts buried inside of him. The 'what if'? -- in his Heart he Did believe. His actions were his speaking up to the other thief. All three of them were going to die. It was their eternal destination being determined.
For the 'elect' of God -- the 'predestined' of God -- they will, at some point in their life, choose to accept Jesus Christ as their personal SAvior. It might be in the process of dying after living a long life. And 'we' possibly do not really understand the definition of 'predestinated'. What all it Does entail. Probably growing more and more to conform to the image of God through Christ.
We're all predestinated to be saved...ALL Humans@Bill -- it's because We don't know who Is predestined -- only God does. So -- it still stands that everyone makes their own personal decision to accept or reject God's salvation.
God knows our every thought and action. He knows our heart. Well -- the FACT is that did Not keep those thoughts buried inside of him. The 'what if'? -- in his Heart he Did believe. His actions were his speaking up to the other thief. All three of them were going to die. It was their eternal destination being determined.
For the 'elect' of God -- the 'predestined' of God -- they will, at some point in their life, choose to accept Jesus Christ as their personal SAvior. It might be in the process of dying after living a long life. And 'we' possibly do not really understand the definition of 'predestinated'. What all it Does entail. Probably growing more and more to conform to the image of God through Christ.
So -- are you saying that a person's salvation is based on 'His ways are best"? And because of 'our faithfulness to Him'?
John 14:6 Jesus Christ is telling us that "I am the way, the truth and the life , no man comes to the Father but by Me." What does that mean to You. What did Jesus Christ Do?
So -- are you saying that a person's salvation is based on 'His ways are best"? And because of 'our faithfulness to Him'?
John 14:6 Jesus Christ is telling us that "I am the way, the truth and the life , no man comes to the Father but by Me." What does that mean to You. What did Jesus Christ Do?
This I can agree with 100%We're all predestinated to be saved...ALL Humans
I think the part i find frustrating with those who follow the whole notion of predestination. Is that when someone feels they ARE the elect , much like Judas did ( i can do no wrong ) Others who listen to that teaching will fall into one of 2 categories. 1) the person who feels they are worthless , give up completely . And 2 ) those who feel they are " Elect " can do whatever they want, commit sin, because they are the Elect.
I have heard that very teaching a number of times, Spirit Filled people, can sin without consequences. Because they are the Elect . Rubbish
The truth is, Spirit Filled people are held to a greater standard , because they should know better
Hi Sue. You ask a good question. When I said His ways are best, I capitalized his to mean the Good Lord, not the believer.
I agree with you regarding what Jesus did and what the shedding of his blood does for us. Does it give us license to continue life our way dropping in for Easter and Christmas to show we haven't forgotten him? If circumstances change and we harden our hearts against God, will our names remain in the Book of Life? Cheers
We're all predestinated to be saved...ALL Humans
But think about it a minute . Judas was present when Peter exclaimed Jesus was the Messiah.No one sins without consequences.
The Only way any person 'knows' they are one of God's elect is when they accept Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. And That Should be a humbling experience -- way of life.
Read the Scripture -- predestination IS Biblical.
How about being Thankful that God has chosen 'us' -- we Are to be sharing the Gospel unto salvation with all who will listen.