Not By Works
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Mr. Posthuman...this person is not longer available for comment 
but i'm a bit disturbed to be glad about that
that dude...
wannabe cult leader much??
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Indeed. And he possesses an impeccable knowledge of and recall of the Scripture to boot. I must have listened to at least 1000 hours of MacArthur's sermons. Just listening tonight in the car. Yet another excellent broadcast. Get the phone app works great.
I have been listening to Alister Begg for a few months.....but I notice I really missed MacArthur lol.
I have been listening to Alister Begg for a few months.....but I notice I really missed MacArthur lol.
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i'm not surprised --- thank you
but i'm a bit disturbed to be glad about that
that dude...
wannabe cult leader much??
but i'm a bit disturbed to be glad about that
that dude...
wannabe cult leader much??
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But you and he do not teach the same thing thankfully
a. I am wrong
b. You are wrong
c. We are both wrong
d. One of us is missing something
The bible is always right every time
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For those who might think anything contrary, we love Catholics, but we don't love Roman Catholicism.
Do you think those Roman Catholics you mentioned, who were "Born Again Christians", were born again by practicing the works prescribed in the Roman Catholic faith's catechism?
ccc 1213 "Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua),4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word."5"
Do you think those Roman Catholics you mentioned, who were "Born Again Christians", were born again by practicing the works prescribed in the Roman Catholic faith's catechism?
ccc 1213 "Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua),4 and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word."5"
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also 'answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes'
enigmatic!!
it puzzled me for a long time, but i think i understand:
do not answer a fool in the same foolish way he speaks to you -- repay good for evil, not evil for evil or evil will never leave your house.
fight fire with water, not more fire.
answer a fool with wisdom, because if you let him go on speaking foolishly he will think he's 'stumped you' and believe himself wise.
so -- not according to his folly, but according his folly. not in like manner, but appropriately
what do y'all think? am i just as foolish? or was the dust brushed away, and did light dawn on these old bones?
enigmatic!!
it puzzled me for a long time, but i think i understand:
do not answer a fool in the same foolish way he speaks to you -- repay good for evil, not evil for evil or evil will never leave your house.
fight fire with water, not more fire.
answer a fool with wisdom, because if you let him go on speaking foolishly he will think he's 'stumped you' and believe himself wise.
so -- not according to his folly, but according his folly. not in like manner, but appropriately
what do y'all think? am i just as foolish? or was the dust brushed away, and did light dawn on these old bones?
Those bones of yours sure are shiny brother Post.
(but me thinks the Light dawned on them a long time ago, and have caused them to remain brilliant for quite some time now)
John 1:9, John 8:12, John 12:46, 2 Corinthians 4:6.
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Absolutely ...the foundation is the true gospel and from there God will reveal much to each one of us, as long as we are open, seeking with a humble heart.
I will admit to having been influenced by those who promote a feeble gospel (I no longer even want to type his name) that teach you need to get holy and prove your status in Christ, I prefer the mighty gospel that declares in Christ you are holy,
... and my patience is limited because they are damaging the spiritual church each and every day by having people strive for what is already available in Christ Jesus
I will admit to having been influenced by those who promote a feeble gospel (I no longer even want to type his name) that teach you need to get holy and prove your status in Christ, I prefer the mighty gospel that declares in Christ you are holy,
... and my patience is limited because they are damaging the spiritual church each and every day by having people strive for what is already available in Christ Jesus
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If I focus too much on sin, I will fall, yet if I'm not vigilant, I will fall <-- everyone have this common struggle, dilemma during their spiritual warfare, but both have a common denominator
Unwittingly doing exactly what Satan wants: focus on self, and problems
The right response: focus on Jesus instead
Which is why, the less we worry and fret about the dilemma, the less influence it has
Don't worry about feeling too unworthy, Jesus said "it is finished"
Unwittingly doing exactly what Satan wants: focus on self, and problems
The right response: focus on Jesus instead
Which is why, the less we worry and fret about the dilemma, the less influence it has
Don't worry about feeling too unworthy, Jesus said "it is finished"
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