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John Chapter 3

John chapter 3 has been a comfort for many through the ages. It has been a point of contention too. Calvinism in general teaches that "born again" in this chapter proves that regeneration precedes believing faith. The term regeneration means "rebirth" and the Titus 3:5 verse is considered to refer to the words "born again" or "born from above". Calvinist eisigete the text and violate their on mantra that context is king in...

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FAITH

Faith
Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is (1) the assurance of things hoped for, (2) the conviction of things not seen. Faith then is trust in something that cannot be seen, but is hoped for. What exactly is this that can't be seen, but hoped for? How is this understood in light of John 20:29 "Jesus said to him, "Because you have seen me, have you believed? Blessed are they who did not see, and yet believed." In this case some believed that saw Jesus and others that...

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C- Conditional salvation

Mark 1:14. Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15. and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel."
Luke 15:7. "I tell you that in the same way, there will be {more} joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
Acts 17: 30. "Therefore...

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