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@SilenceMyWord The Gospel is good news for "bad people" and bad news for "good people".

The most hated doctrine of all is the idea of Eternal Security. Even those who profess to believe will always confess there must be SOMETHING you can do to lose it, like stop believing. Or they say "well...they never really believed". It is very rare I find someone who reads the KJV who doesn't know this doctrine. I suppose it's just a fruit of God's word. OSAS is The Gospel. You cannot be unborn again.

@Nanndy16 17 Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. - 2Co 5:17 KJV

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@FuadFR @cuvtygf77916 @tadgh_dc Jesus bore the wrath you and I deserve for our sins, friend. Either you pay for your sins or Jesus can. Either way, the debt must be paid. Don't reject His gift friend. Repent and trust Him while He can be found! Do not harden your heart!

@SimpleBible4U @cuvtygf77916 @tadgh_dc My I ask you question When jesus was crucified and dead, did Father die as well?

Diversity is our greatest strength!

@cuvtygf77916 @tadgh_dc Follow Jesus Christ, Son of The Living God and Savior of all mankind. He is The Way, The Truth and The Life. No one comes to The Father except by Him. God bless you friend. Repent and trust Christ today. There is forgiveness in His name. Believe in Him.

@SimpleBible4U @tadgh_dc both of you need to understand the oneness of Allah that He alone is worthy of worship

I wonder why Hollywood never points out this part of Hindu religions when they are harping on "diversity"...

Christians, pray for our brothers and sisters in India.

@DBJ540 @TrevorSAndersen @CherylSchatz Why is your heart so heardened? Don't you have enough charity to hear those who were sinned against and grieve with them? Matthew 7:16 KJV [16] Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

@TrevorSAndersen @CherylSchatz No. If you don’t know how to ask enough questions to understand someone’s theology or don’t know enough theology to recognize what you’re hearing then that’s on the church.

David Allen testifies about stealth Calvinism.

@FercherWolfgang @ADFIntl @FoxNews Amen brother. May God have mercy on them. Let's pray they find Him while He can be found. God bless you friend! 🙏 May The God of peace guard your heart and mind today!

@ADFIntl @FoxNews People that do this will need to answer before the Almighty God one day. Let's hope they accept the grace of Jesus Christ before they meet their creator.

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@Soteriology101 I actually just made a video explaining what I believe "predestination" means! I think you may agree... youtube.com/shorts/wdp1JUQ…

Those IN CHRIST are PREDESTINED to become Holy, like Christ (Rm 8/Eph 1) Paul NEVER says some are predestined to be IN CHRIST!

Seems like God had a purpose for His laws afterall! Exodus 23:10–11 (KJV) 10 And six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in the fruits thereof: 11 But the seventh year thou shalt let it rest and lie still; that the poor of thy people may eat: and what they leave the beasts of the field shall eat. In like manner thou shalt deal with thy vineyard, and with thy oliveyard.

Industrial arable farming loses approximately 30 billion tonnes of topsoil per year globally. At current rates, we have about 60 harvests left before the soil that grows the world's crops is functionally depleted. Sixty harvests. About sixty years. Managed rotational cattle grazing builds topsoil at 1-2 inches per decade. Root systems deepen under grazing pressure. Manure feeds the soil biology. Hoof action increases water infiltration. Carbon moves from the atmosphere into the ground. This is how the North American Great Plains built six to eight feet of topsoil over millennia. Bison. Moving constantly. Never overgrazing any one area. The land thrived. Then we shot the bison, ploughed the grassland, planted continuous corn, and turned Kansas into a dust bowl within fifty years. The solution to topsoil loss is not fewer cattle. The solution to topsoil loss is more cattle, managed better, on more land. But that would require updating the narrative. The clock is ticking at thirty billion tonnes a year, and the narrative remains the priority.

Almost like God knew what He was talking about when He told the Israelite's to let the ground rest! Exodus 23:10–11 KJV 10 And six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in the fruits thereof: 11 But the seventh year thou shalt let it rest and lie still; that the poor of thy people may eat: and what they leave the beasts of the field shall eat. In like manner thou shalt deal with thy vineyard, and with thy oliveyard.

I have an honest question, friend. You say that you follow "the traditions of the apostles" but the tradition of "the first pope" (Peter, according to your doctrine) was married. The tradition of the first Bishops and Deacons, were also to be married (1 Timothy 2:2), and specifically, to have conjugal rights to their wives (1 Timothy 2:4 ; 2:12), directly contradicting what you said (ie. they were not celibate). After all, how could they have children while remaining celibate? In fact, the reasoning was that it was actually BENEFICIAL to the church for them to have kids because it gave an outward testimony of the quality of their leadership of the Church (v5 "For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?")! So, how do you reconcile this? Which is correct? The tradition of the apostles that not only allowed, but exhorted church leaders to have wives and children? Or the tradition of the RCC that directly contradicts this? Don't you think it is not even a little bit worrisome that it is SPECIFICALLY right after this passage that Paul issues this warning: 1 Timothy 4 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3 Forbidding to marry... If I were Catholic, I certainly would! I hope you are not offended by this friend.

Priestly celibacy is one of the oldest traditions. "It has seemed good to absolutely forbid the bishops, the priests and the deacons...to have sex with wives and procreate children; should anyone do so, let him be excluded from the honor of the clergy."-Council of Elvira, 305AD

@BCSFellowship @WWUTTcom Also. Take careful note of what Paul warned: "take heed that no man decieve you...". God bless you!

@SimpleBible4U @WWUTTcom THE BODY OF CHRIST THAT EXISTS TODAY WILL NOT SEE THE ARRIVAL OF AC !

When Paul spoke of the return of Christ, he said, "Encourage one another with these words" (1 Thes. 4:18, 5:11). No apostle explicitly taught a third temple, pre-trib rapture, and premil reign, nor do they say if anyone has another end-times view, "Find a new church."

Well then who else could Paul be referring to? He is talking to believers, right? Pray about it friend. Like I said, I believed what you believe (pre trib) most of my life. It wasn't until I learned about the Post Trib/Pre Wrath rapture theory that I finally felt like I understood eschatology. God bless you.

I agree there will be a third temple! I just disagree that it is only for unbelieving Israel. I used to believe this too, but The Bible does indeed teach believers will be here for the arrival of the Antichrist (and again, I don't know how I missed it for so long). 2 Thessalonians 2 1Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 2That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. 3Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; 4Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. See that? The rapture ("...our gathering together unto him...)" CANNOT occur until 3 things happen. 1.) Temple is rebuilt (so the Antichrist can place himself in it) 2.) The falling away 3.) The man of sin is REVEALED! All right there! Again. I don't know how I never saw it before....but believers will be here for it when it happens.

@WWUTTcom 2 THESSALONIANS 2 IS ABOUT THE THIRD TEMPLE ! THE ANTI-CHRIST WILL ENTER IT. LIKE IT OR NOT THERE WILL BE ANOTHER TEMPLE, BUT IT IS FOR UNBELIEVING ISRAEL.

This is the issue with the idea that good works MUST follow salvation (and why it is often called "back-loading works"). Not simply "should" (the Biblical and logical position, as Eph. 2:10 says). The problem arises when we ask the question "what if someone has no good works"? See if works prove your salvation, then, logically, NOT having good works prove you AREN'T saved. So the same questions must be asked of this view as other works based methods of salvation: "What kind, how many, for how long, etc." You see, if we are honest, this view produces the exact same problems as the "Lordship Salvation"/"Catholic" view: "Then how can I know I am really saved? Do I really believe?" If it is true that good works MUST follow salvation, then to verify your salvation you MUST look to your works. After-all, if you do not have them, then according this view, you aren't actually saved. You can PROFESS to believe, but can you really be sure if there "is no fruit"? I know this is a hard pill to swallow, but this is why we must TRULY hold to faith alone. Either works are needed or they aren't. If you MUST exhibit them to be saved, then they ARE NEEDED to be saved because NOT HAVING THEM means you ARE NOT SAVED. Do you truly believe that "belief" is all that is required? Or do you believe "belief" is not enough...you need evidence...

Works are not necessary for salvation. Works are inevitable because of salvation. We are saved by grace alone through faith alone. RZ, I understand you don’t want to promote laziness in our walks with Christ. I understand that when we preach the gospel (grace alone through faith alone), immature or deaf ears will think changes in behavior are unnecessary. You and I both know that a truly born-again person will change. They will accept correction. They will live a life of repentance. But these things are evidence of one who has been saved, rather than of one trying to secure salvation.

I agree with your point about inheritance. The issue, once again, is "inherit what"? My answer, obviously, is "rewards"! The Bible is clear. We cannot DO ANYTHING to merit eternal life! 🙂 If that is true (and it is) that works CANNOT have anything to do with salvation. PERIOD. I understand that you may not want to believe that, friend, but that is what The Bible says. Romans 4:4-5 KJV [4] Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. [5] But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Romans 11:6 KJV [6] And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. Now rewards ARE "reckoned of debt", just not SALVATION! All that is required is to BELIEVE! God bless you friend. I hope you see the truth. I struggled with this for a long time. I hope to see you in Heaven, but I KNOW I will be there because it has nothing to do with me, just like The Scripture say: 1 John 5:13 KJV [13] These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

Claim: “Ephesians 2:10 says we should walk in good works, not that we must.” Refutation: You’re misunderstanding what “should” means in the verse. In Greek (hina en autois peripatēsōmen), it expresses God’s intended purpose, not a casual suggestion. Paul’s point is: God saved us in order that we actually live a life of good works. It describes the life Christians are meant to walk in. Scripture is clear that refusing that life is spiritually dangerous: • James 2:17 — “Faith without works is dead.” • John 14:15 — “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” • 1 John 2:4 — “Whoever says ‘I know Him’ but does not keep His commandments is a liar.” Your child analogy also fails. A child who refuses his father’s will risks losing the inheritance: • John 15:6 — Branches that do not remain are cut off and burned. • Romans 8:13 — “If you live according to the flesh, you will die.” So Ephesians 2:10 isn’t saying obedience is optional. It says salvation recreates us for a life that actually walks in the works God prepared. Refusing that path kills the faith itself (James 2:17).

To be saved, we must be obedient to Christ. And Christ commands us to receive him in the Eucharist.

Should in Greek means the same as in English, that's why the translators chose that word! 🙂 Always remember friend, if you have to translate something yourself it means you don't have an accurate translation. However, this IS an accurate translation! Anyway, if I tell my child he SHOULD go to college. Does that mean that he WILL? I agree 100% that disobedience is dangerous. The issue is you think that the equation is: faith + works = salvation. The Bible says: Faith + Works = Rewards That's where the train is coming off the tracks. Faith without works doesn't mean you don't have faith. It means your faith is not profitable! That's what "dead" means! Titus 3:8 KJV [8] This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. See that? Unto men, not God! In fact, The Bible refutes the idea this has to do with salvation in Romans! Romans 4:2 KJV [2] For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. See? He was justified BEFORE MEN, not before God. You are confusing salvation with discipleship. And it is understandable, most people do. But we shouldn't because if we don't get The Gospel right, we will not be saved. You see my point friend?

I don't think you understand my point, friend. Let me give you an example. If I clean your room after asking you to do it, should I reward you? Of course not. You didn't do it. If I clean your room with you, did you do it? Yes. Therefore, if you cooperate with God to save you, you are saving yourself with God's help...which means you aren't going to be saved. Rom 11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. Either Christ does it ALL (grace), or you do ALL OF IT (works). Either way, someone must do ALL the saving. There is no "cooperation" in salvation.

@SimpleBible4U @needGod_net @counseloftrent We are required to cooperate with God's commands and His will. Lastly your point that it somehow doesn't make sense to be judged for somethy we didn't do, your stance is unbiblical. This is known as a sin of omission. Such sins are condemned in James 4:17.

"Work" is an English word that essentially means "something done". That is why Paul uses it interchangeably with "deed". So anything you do is "a work". To be justified "by works" simply means to be justified by "something you do". And that is exactly why Ephesians says it is "not of ourselves" and Titus 3:5 says "Not by works of righteousness which we have done". In other words, "not by anything we do, even anything good". So, if you can be unsaved by something you do or don't do...it means you ARE SAVED by something you do or don't do. Saved by works... But I know why you are trying to separate "Mosaic Law" from "works" in general, but it is not how The Bible describes them. But, even The RCC says you must keep The 10 commandments to be saved, which IS the mosaic law! So either way you slice it, you are saved by your works (specifically works of the law), according to The RCC. But Paul disagrees... Gal 2:16 Knowing that a man is NOT justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. But if you want to be justified by The Law, you better do it perfectly. That is what it required. Gal 3 10For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. Don't listen to what man says. Obey God and His word. They do as The Pharisees did! Do not be deceived friend! Mark 7 13 Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye. Trust in Christ ALONE!

@SimpleBible4U @needGod_net @counseloftrent I think you're confusing terms. When Scripture juxtaposes work vs faith, it is referring to works of the (Mosaic) law. This is NOT what sacraments are. You're equivocating by saying anything that happens is a work, in which case act of persevering in faith is itself a work.