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Unbelief is iniquity. However, the context of that passage and every other passage you have quoted state the exact opposite. Faith is a precondition to forgiveness. Without faith, there is no forgiveness. The entire book of Acts is about the importance of preaching and people’s response of...

I went to great lengths to discuss the context of the verses you quoted. You ignored all of it to just make more statements. So, if you are not going to engage in a discussion then I suppose there is nothing for me to say. I’m not going to keep discussing the context of verses if you refuse...

There is no verse in the Bible that suggests that unrepentant unbelief is forgiven by the cross. The formula for salvation in the NT is very consistent. We are saved by grace through faith. Nowhere do we read that we are saved by grace in spite of unbelief. The burden of proof is on you to...

Just one more note on the Romans passage for clarity… The key verse is vers 26 “And in this way, all Israel will be saved…”. What you need to understand is, in the structure of the Greek sentence, it’s clear that the focus here is the manner of salvation. The focus is not “all Israel will be...

Brightfame, you are taking these passages out of context. Anyone can quote a scripture and attribute any meaning they want to the passage. You have to read the passage in context to understand the meaning. So lets take a look at these passages you quoted: Titus 2:14 Who is the “us” and the...

I agree that the above statement is not true. I dont think you are following me at this point. I did say Jesus died for the whole world as you quoted in the end. However, Scripture does indicate that Jesus death only APPLIES to the believing. I am not a universalist. So, the Scriptures...

I think the two of you are talking past each other. Jesus died for the whole world as it is clear in the NT that Christ‘s blood is intended for all. Those who believe in him are saved (the Church). So it is fair to say that Jesus died for the Church and that Jesus died for the world. This...

Thanks for your reply. I also believe in dual fulfillments of the Bible. However, I think the concept of ”the Antichist” is wholly lacking in the NT. Usually, the passages that people point to regarding this figure are found in 1 John and 2 Thessalonians. I, however, feel neither of these...

Thanks. I will look at starting a few theological topics of interest as well as a topic on practical ministry both in the local church and chaplaincy. Thanks for the encouraging words!

Theologians like Augustine and others were Amillenial. Thus they believed the “Church age” to be represented by the 1000 years. The millenium is characterized by a period where Satan is ”bound” and ends when Satan is “released” and ultimately judged. In my opinion, Satan is bound by the...

IMO, this was already fulfilled during the days of Antiochus Epiphanes IV. In reference to changing times and laws, I think it had to do with him trying to prevent the Jews from celebrating the feasts in their calendar, circumcise their children and obey dietary restrictions set in their...

I’m sorry. I dont understand this statement.

I dont disagree with this that the book refers to the past, present and future. I am not a preterist. I just dont think that John is referring to one specific fulfillment…which is why I think there are cyclical visions that increase in severity (seven seals, seven trumpets, seven angels, seven...

I appreciate your response and your references to a lot of Scripture. I do not think this passage is referring to Jesus preaching to souls condemned in the days of Noah in hell/purgatory for the following reasons… 1. “Spirit of Christ“ is a reference to the Holy Spirit (cf. Romans 8:9, 1...

Yes, we are all descendants of Noah, but God chose a particular lineage to be his message bearers. God did not send prophets or give the Law to the nations of the world. While any Gentile could convert to Judaism and be accepted into the covenant (we see this throughout the Old and New...

Personally, I dont think the 1 Peter passages are talking about this, but ai posted a few that i think do. In my view, Peter is talking about Christians who are suffering for their faith. Peter uses the story of Noah to drive home a point. The Christians were suffering in a similar fashion to...

Ha, well Revelation is one of my favorite books. I know a bit about Preterism, but would be interested in asking questions and learning more. I (obviously) really like my view and feel it is a very empowering and insightful way to read the book. IF pms are a paid thing, maybe someday in the...

I’ve studied the Scriptures many years as well as the arguments of Calvinism and Arminianism. I have no trouble harmonizing Scripture. If there are passage you feel cannot be harmonized with my view, I’d be happy to discuss them. However, my guess is I am familiar with them and not only feel...

Hebrews 11:39-40 also speaks to this:

Yes, in a sense, their obedience did result in forgiveness. However, the NT clearly spells out that that forgiveness was secured through Christ. David was a man of faith. The forgiveness he received was the result of his trust in God and was forwarded to the cross of Christ. The animals...