Justification and Sanctification ?

[timothyu]

Hope this helps?

I didn't disagree but merely said the word covenant was not used in Genesis, so that use was theology

 

[AbbaLove]

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Help me out here. . .how does this apply to Paul and Peter?

They were certainly aware that a supernatural anointed Gift was only possible with a Spiritual anointing(s) of the Holy Spirit. The idea of church "theology" was foreign to Peter and Paul. As Peter said "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." Then taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong. To do this on the Sabbath was a sin according to Pharisee "theology".

Also, Paul's supernatural Gift of Healing on the island of Malta - "The father of Publius was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him, and after praying and placing his hands on him, he [being annointed] healed the man.…" Likewise with the other anointed followers of His WAY like the Apostle John.

"And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things. Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God." (Revelation 22:8-9)​

The only 1st century Christian "theology" was the Lord's teaching (1 John 2:27) via the anointing of the Holy Spirit accompanied with Knowledge, Wisdom and other supernatural Gifts by the anointing of the Holy Spirit "as He will" ... "11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as He will." (KJV).

However, the Pharisees, Saducees, scribes, religious elders had their own beliefs and traditions ... and proud of it (John 8:44)

10 so the Jewish leaders objected. They said to the man who was cured, “You can’t work on the Sabbath! The law doesn’t allow you to carry that sleeping mat!” 11 But he replied, “The man who healed me told me, ‘Pick up your mat and walk.’” 12 “Who said such a thing as that?” they demanded.​

What do you think Peter and Paul would think of all these "theology" threads. Some with 30 pages due in no small measure to Christians that can't seem to agree. Is it any wonder there are agnostice and atheists and so-called Christians that don't think an abortion due to an inconvient pregnancy is a sin (consensual intercourse).

 

[ladodgers6]

I didn't disagree but merely said the word covenant was not used in Genesis, so that use was theology

All I am doing for you is sharing, so you can continue to grow in knowledge of God's word. I will try not to give you a hard time, but just because the word "Covenant" is not used in Genesis, the teaching is. Like with the Doctrine of the "Trinity", where in Scripture can I find the word "Trinity"? So we not believe it just because the word is not mentioned, but the teaching is.

You did say, and correct me if I am incorrect. You said, "And because there is no mention of the word covenant in Genesis that falls into the category of theology of man, even if the reasoning is sound." So, you make no mention of the teaching being there, and conclude that Covenant Theology is a man made theology, this is correct?

Know what you believe and why you believe it!​

 

[setst777]

"Scriptures" are not to be confused with one's personal interpretation of the prophetic riddles in those Scriptures.

The NT Scriptures do not allow for a future "millennial" kingdom

At the present time, Satan is not bound, there is no peace on the earth.

Here is another perspective on the Millennial Kingdom with Christ ruling as King as promised by God (Luke 1:30-33).

The video is less than 3 minutes in length.

 

[ladodgers6]

At the present time, Satan is not bound, there is no peace on the earth.

Here is another perspective on the Millennial Kingdom with Christ ruling as King as promised by God (Luke 1:30-33).

The video is less than 3 minutes in length.

Yes, I know the literal 1000 year millennial age. I'll provide more detail, allow me a little time.

 

[Foghorn]

Yes, I know the literal 1000 year millennial age. I'll provide more detail, allow me a little time.

Good luck finding any support for a literal 1000 year millennial .

 

[BBAS 64]

If you feel that studying God's word in context is drinking one's own Kool-aide be my guest. And you can choose to rely on the scholars that cater to your interpretations.

I know what Hebrews 7 means, but still not sure why you are discussing Hebrews 7. What does that pertain to in our dialogue?

Good Day,Setst

You said- The writer would not have written those warnings to the Christian brothers if they were guaranteed to remain saved.



I pointed to Hebrew 7 to show you that that had already been addressed by the writer of Hebrews.
Saved to the uttermost based upon His living to make intersession….



Here:



I love the warning passages they server 2 functions in my life. They keep my dependent on the mediator of the NC also gives me great love and respect for my past school master the law even know I have set it aside.

The other a little more obscure it reminds me to morn for those who are not saved even though they think they are.

I disagree I believe Jesus was quite clear in the issue, and the writer of the Hebrews in explaining the finality NC to Jews. With out getting too deep into the short falls of the OC there are NT Scholar that do better than I Ever could ( DA Carson NT use of the OT and he did a series on Hebrews that is on youtube) and Schreiner work on Hebrews or the magnum work from John Owen if you are feeling very energetic.

You may find it useful to read the Jewish writings on Melchizedek and what was believed by the Jews and why the writer addressed that the NC saves to the uttermost, and the function of Jesus as Priest and intercessor for His NC people.

Hebrew 7

Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron? For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is necessarily a change in the law as well. For the one of whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. This becomes even more evident when another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek, who has become a priest, not on the basis of a legal requirement concerning bodily descent, but by the power of an indestructible life. For it is witnessed of him, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.” For on the one hand, a former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness (for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.
And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath, but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever.’” This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant. The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. He has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, first for his own sins and then for those of the people, since he did this once for all when he offered up himself. For the law appoints men in their weakness as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.



As I had posted the warning passages are the means that God uses to keep his NC people on the straight and narrow as it were, and they are very effective.

In Him

Bill

 

[Jesus is YHWH]

I'm surprised to hear you say this.
Do you realize the closer you get to God the more you can see how sinful sin is and how Holy God is?

Where does the Bible say that ?

Can you site a verse saying the more closer we get to God through sanctification the more sinful we see ourselves ?

Thanks !

 

[Jesus is YHWH]

Good luck finding any support for a literal 1000 year millennial .

Would you like me to share the scriptures that talk about a literal 1000 years.

 

[Bible Highlighter]

I have dealt with this issue people keep bringing up. So, for clarification, does a person who is saved by Faith Alone in Christ, do they lose their salvation when they sin? This is not a trick question, it's an easy yes or no.

Grace, peace, and love to you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
May His good ways be magnified to you and your family.

To get down to business:

Does a Christian lose salvation if they are in sin? Well, it depends on the sin. While not all sin is the same (See here), the Bible teaches there are sins that can cause spiritual death or condemnation to one’s soul if they abide in them (without confessing or forsaking them), see here. Only past “death sins” can be forgiven us (See here); But future “death sins” are not forgiven us. Grievous sins (or death sins) we are currently doing are not forgive us. Believers must confess and forsake such sins whereby God would have mercy (See: Proverbs 28:13, and also see Jonah 3:6-10). Jesus warned us about how certain sins can destroy our souls in the afterlife (See: Matthew 5:28-30, Matthew 6:15, Matthew 12:37, Matthew 25:31-46). Paul basically said if any man speaks contrary to the words of Jesus and the doctrine according to godliness, he is proud and he knows nothing (1 Timothy 6:3-4). Paul also warned how certain sins can cause one to not inherit the Kingdom of God (Galatians 5:19–21) (1 Corinthians 6:9-10).

Side Note:

Please understand I am not Catholic or Orthdox, and I find their beliefs to be seriously unbiblical. There are no traditions that should be added to the Bible. No canons of Dort, and no teachings of Calvin. No added fillers or flavors should be added to God’s Word. While I believe God did give teachers in the early church, I believe today we are living in the last days and it is hard to find Christians who are correct on all doctrines. Jesus said, “when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8). While I do not know the day or the hour of our Lord’s return, I believe our Lord will be coming soon. Every day is drawing ever closer to His return. So I strive not look at the Bible through the lens of another or a particular church group, but I believe in seeking out the meaning of His Word by the Spirit, and by comparing Scripture with Scripture. I am a non-denominatoinal Trinitarian Christian who believes “the Bible Alone + The Anointing to Understand It”. May anything I write involving His Word give glory to our Jesus Christ alone.

Side Note 2:

As for Faith Alone:

When Protestants say Faith Alone, they take this to mean a Belief Alone, when I understand it to mean ”All the truths and instructions in your New Testament are a part of the faith.” For faith comes by hearing, and hearing the Word of God (Romans 10:17). Yes, the Old Testament is true, beneficial, and instructional, too. But believers are not under the 613 Laws of Moses, but they are under the laws that come from Jesus Christ, and His followers. Believers today do not have to keep the Saturday Sabbath, dietary laws, circumicision, holy days, etcetera. Believers today are to love God, and others, and preach the gospel and the Word, and help the poor, and love the brethren (as instructed by Jesus and His apostles).

I see faith like a coin that has two sides to it.

#1. 1st side of the coin of faith is a belief alone in God’s grace (without works), and​

#2. 2nd side of the coin of faith is doing works of faith, living holy, etcetera as a part of Sanctification.​

I believe in Temporal Belief Alone Salvationism (when we are first saved by God’s grace), and not Perpetual Belief Alone Salvationism.

So I am against….

#1. Perpetual Belief Alone Salvationism (that does not include true Sanctification to live a holy life whereby they are turning God’s grace into a license for immorality or a grievous sin and still be saved type mentality) (Besides maybe select Pentecostals, I see most (not all) of those in Protestant Christianity as those who turn God’s grace into a license to sin) (Note: I do not exactly agree with Pentecostalism. While I do lean more towards Cessationism and I prefer not to get mixed up into seeking after miracles, I do not discount the possibility that the miraculous gifts could maybe continue today given the right time and or believer having great faith. I also say this not so as to condemn myself, as well. For if the miraculous gifts are continued by some believers in some remote place on the Earth, or if God plans to revive them during the End Times, I do not want to speak against the working of God). Yes, I am aware Calvinists appear to teach holy living (Lordship Salvation) as a part of the faith but I believe this is a smokescreen or double message to their “sin and still be saved” belief.​

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#2. Perpetual Works Alone Salvationism (that does not include one being initially saved by God’s grace without works) (This would be groups like the Catholics, the Church of Christ, and certain YouTubers or smaller ministries).​

Again before I address this same recurring argument, allow me to ask, do you hold to a Plan of Salvation? Please do me a favor and be as detail as possible, so that I do not misrepresent your position. That's not my goal, I just want to know your premise.

While Christians need to be concerned primarily with only two aspects of salvation, there are technically four aspects entirely in God’s plan of salvation. Two of them God does, and two of them are synergistic.

The Four Aspects of Salvation.

The Four Aspects of Salvation: When I read the Scriptures, I see 4 different aspects of salvation described. #1. Provisional Atonement (not "Limited Atonement"). (A 100% Work of God alone that can only be applied personally to an individual's life via by being saved by God's grace and...

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I believe the Bible teaches that through faith there is…

In other words, I believe God’s Word teaches two aspects of salvation.

#1. God’s grace through faith without works (initial Salvation).​

#2. Sanctification (Lived out over the course of our whole life) (Secondary Aspect of Salvation).​

Some call this “Initial and Final Salvation” but I do not think the term “Final Salvation” is accurate to reflect the secondary aspect of salvation because I consider ”Glorification” (God taking us home to be with Him in His Kingdom on account of our faith and faithfulness).

There are a wide variety of Christian individuals and a small few Christian groups that believe in this doctrine. Not all Christians who hold to “Initial and Final Salvation” have their hearts correct with the Lord. I have ran into individuals who believed this truth of salvation and they are not always loving or nice. But there are others who are loving. Conditional Salvationists (like myself) are more likely to believe in Initial and Final Salvation, but even John Piper has made the claim that he believes in this doctrine. Granted, I disagree with John Piper because he says he says he still does his sins and yet those sins are not on him because he does not have them anymore.

 

[ladodgers6]

Good luck finding any support for a literal 1000 year millennial .

I am gathering data to refute it.

 

[Jesus is YHWH]

I am gathering data to refute it.

Good luck with refuting a literal 1000 years

 

[ladodgers6]

Grace, peace, and love to you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
May His good ways be magnified to you and your family.

Amen, and to you and yours as well, in Christ Alone by Grace Alone!

To get down to business:

Surely Sir, I'm your Huckleberry!

Does a Christian lose salvation if they are in sin? Well, it depends on the sin. While not all sin is the same (See here), the Bible teaches there are sins that can cause spiritual death or condemnation to one’s soul if they abide in them (without confessing or forsaking them), see here. Only past “death sins” can be forgiven us (See here); But future “death sins” are not forgiven us. Grievous sins (or death sins) we are currently doing are not forgive us. Believers must confess and forsake such sins whereby God would have mercy (See: Proverbs 28:13, and also see Jonah 3:6-10). Jesus warned us about how certain sins can destroy our souls in the afterlife (See: Matthew 5:28-30, Matthew 6:15, Matthew 12:37, Matthew 25:31-46). Paul basically said if any man speaks contrary to the words of Jesus and the doctrine according to godliness, he is proud and he knows nothing (1 Timothy 6:3-4). Paul also warned how certain sins can cause one to not inherit the Kingdom of God (Galatians 5:19–21) (1 Corinthians 6:9-10).

So then, you do not hold a view of, Plan of Redemption. This is correct? I will address your post in sections because there's too much to unpack, is this okay?

Now, to address your comments. Only past sins are forgiven us, not future sins??? This is conjecture Highlighter because Christ's death and bloody cross washes all of our sins away, past, present and future. He is the Paschal Lamb where all of our sins lay. He purchased God's people with his blood! He came to fulfill His Father's Promise to save his people from their sins!

Matthew 1:21 She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” All of them!

Do you honestly believe that believers will lose their salvation if they forget or don't confess every single sin committed on a daily basis? I wish you luck with that, which is impossible! Trying to crucify Christ over and over is contradictory to Scripture. It's Christ who has secured the Redemption of God's elect on that Cross that day. The Good News of the Gospel is not a to do list on what one must do to be saved! It's an announcement of what God did in Christ for his people! Christ came to fulfill his Father's will, and what is his Father's will?

35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. 36 But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe. 37 All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. 38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. 39 And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. 40 For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.”
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Very powerful and wonderful good news for God's elect people! I want to focus specifically on the last few passages here. And this is the will of him who sen me, THAT I SHOULD LOSE NOTHING OF ALL THAT HE HAS GIVEN ME! This is the Promise and Will of God. Promised to Adam & Eve, Abraham, David. This is the Covenant of Redemption! God giving his word, that he will save his people form their sins! And have eternal life, and nobody will be able to snatch them out of his hand or his Father's hand!

This is why I become a convinced Classical Calvinist, and recanted on Arminianism, because Arminianism first of all, don't hold to Justification by Faith Alone; Imputation of Christ's righteousness. Which is the crux of the Gospel and upon where the Church stands or falls. And God's Promise, his word, his Oath, his Covenant of saving his people is fulfilled in Christ. As Christ's last word on the Cross, "It is Finished"! Christ left nothing undone, he finished it all for God's people whom he gave to the Son to redeem! This is where I can find joy, love, assurance, refuge, gratitude, and peace of conscience!

So, obviously I disagree with you premise in your comments above. But I'll finish with this, an excerpt from one of my favorite theologians.

"Liberalism is always in the imperative mood; where as Christianity is always in the triumphant indicative. Liberalism always appeals to the human will. Christianity announces first, a gracious act of God. What we need is not exhortation (directions or a list to save myself; works), but a Gospel! Knowledge of the facts on how God has saved me. Have you any good news? I know your exhortation will not help me, but if anything has been done to save me, will you not tell me the facts?"

---J. Gresham Machen​

 

[timothyu]

There is too much emphasis on us and not enough on the greater plan in God's realms. We are but bit players. As far as the Bible goes, it is as much about the battle of God with the fallen elohim as it is about us, and it tells the story of God's battle with the fallen elohim from the time of the Garden, to before the flood, to afterwards where He choses His own people while the fallen elohim control all the rest. The people's that God wiped out (even when the Hebrews came to the promised land) were of the elohim and not of God. God's final triumph was when the fallen elohim failed to realize killing Jesus would be their eventual demise and loss of power over mankind, or they never would have allowed it.

Jesus' resurrection showed His power over the worst the elohim had to offer (death, which was their power over mankind). As a result all under the territorial control of the elohim were now free to chose to follow God and reject the world the elohim had formed, what we call the world of mankind and our ways, in favour of the Kingdom to come. The Hebrew people were no longer the only chosen people but those formerly of the elohim were free to safely mutiny in favour of God.

 

[Bible Highlighter]

@ladodgers6

The reason why Calvinism is false because it makes Election/Regeneration the means of salvation instead of believing the gospel of salvation. In Calvinism: Believing the gospel is just a peripheral or side effect of being elected/regenerated. Actually, while High Calvinism is false, it is actually more consistent with its belief system than Classical Calvinism. If one is truly Elect or regenerated, then God will make it possible for them to get the necessary info. on the gospel. There would be no need to really preach the gospel. Yet, the Bible teaches we are saved by receiving the gospel.

1 Corinthians 15:-4
”Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:”

1 Corinthians 1:21
”For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.”

God saves them that BELIEVE.
God does not save them that don’t believe yet.
You say that they are saved by a regeneration that proceeds before they even believe.
But my Bible says that are saved by believing.

A person is saved by receiving the gospel.

2 Corinthians 4:3-4
“But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.”

The gospel is believing that Christ died for our sins, He was buried, and risen the third day.
The gospel at the heart is believing in Jesus.

 

[Bible Highlighter]

There is too much emphasis on us and not enough on the greater plan in God's realms. We are but bit players. As far as the Bible goes, it is as much about the battle of God with the fallen elohim as it is about us, and it tells the story of God's battle with the fallen elohim from the time of the Garden, to before the flood, to afterwards where He choses His own people while the fallen elohim control all the rest. The people's that God wiped out (even when the Hebrews came to the promised land) were of the elohim and not of God. God's final triumph was when the fallen elohim failed to realize killing Jesus would be their eventual demise and loss of power over mankind, or they never would have allowed it.

Jesus' resurrection showed His power over the worst the elohim had to offer (death, which was their power over mankind). As a result all under the territorial control of the elohim were now free to chose to follow God and reject the world the elohim had formed, what we call the world of mankind and our ways, in favour of the Kingdom to come. The Hebrew people were no longer the only chosen people but those formerly of the elohim were free to safely mutiny in favour of God.

Work out your salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12).
Let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit perfecting holiness in the fear of God (2 Corinthians 7:1).

 

[Bible Highlighter]

@ladodgers6

You believe in Election/Regeneration as the means of salvation.

But the Bible teaches that the gospel of Christ is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes.

Romans 1:16
”For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”

You don’t believe this.
I do. That is why Calvinism is false.
Granted, there are tons of verses that refute Calvinism, but generally those who believe as you do are not willing to change because they prefer God to be in the Calvinistic sense (Which is wrong).

 

[Bible Highlighter]

Amen, and to you and yours as well, in Christ Alone by Grace Alone!

Surely Sir, I'm your Huckleberry!

So then, you do not hold a view of, Plan of Redemption. This is correct? I will address your post in sections because there's too much to unpack, is this okay?

Now, to address your comments. Only past sins are forgiven us, not future sins??? This is conjecture Highlighter because Christ's death and bloody cross washes all of our sins away, past, present and future. He is the Paschal Lamb where all of our sins lay. He purchased God's people with his blood! He came to fulfill His Father's Promise to save his people from their sins!

Matthew 1:21 She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” All of them!

Do you honestly believe that believers will lose their salvation if they forget or don't confess every single sin committed on a daily basis? I wish you luck with that, which is impossible! Trying to crucify Christ over and over is contradictory to Scripture. It's Christ who has secured the Redemption of God's elect on that Cross that day. The Good News of the Gospel is not a to do list on what one must do to be saved! It's an announcement of what God did in Christ for his people! Christ came to fulfill his Father's will, and what is his Father's will?

35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. 36 But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe. 37 All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. 38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. 39 And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. 40 For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.”
​

Very powerful and wonderful good news for God's elect people! I want to focus specifically on the last few passages here. And this is the will of him who sen me, THAT I SHOULD LOSE NOTHING OF ALL THAT HE HAS GIVEN ME! This is the Promise and Will of God. Promised to Adam & Eve, Abraham, David. This is the Covenant of Redemption! God giving his word, that he will save his people form their sins! And have eternal life, and nobody will be able to snatch them out of his hand or his Father's hand!

This is why I become a convinced Classical Calvinist, and recanted on Arminianism, because Arminianism first of all, don't hold to Justification by Faith Alone; Imputation of Christ's righteousness. Which is the crux of the Gospel and upon where the Church stands or falls. And God's Promise, his word, his Oath, his Covenant of saving his people is fulfilled in Christ. As Christ's last word on the Cross, "It is Finished"! Christ left nothing undone, he finished it all for God's people whom he gave to the Son to redeem! This is where I can find joy, love, assurance, refuge, gratitude, and peace of conscience!

So, obviously I disagree with you premise in your comments above. But I'll finish with this, an excerpt from one of my favorite theologians.

"Liberalism is always in the imperative mood; where as Christianity is always in the triumphant indicative. Liberalism always appeals to the human will. Christianity announces first, a gracious act of God. What we need is not exhortation (directions or a list to save myself; works), but a Gospel! Knowledge of the facts on how God has saved me. Have you any good news? I know your exhortation will not help me, but if anything has been done to save me, will you not tell me the facts?"

---J. Gresham Machen​

1 John 1:9 means what it says. I am sorry you don’t believe it.
It says IF we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
You dont’ believe 1 John 1:9 in that God forgives a person of their sin when they confess it. Many Calvinists believe like John Piper who says he still does his sins and yet those sins are not on him because he does not have them anymore. They think they can sin and still be saved.

But Jesus warned us of this false belief in Matthew 7:22-23, John 8:34-35, Matthew 13:41-42.

Also see Jude 1 about those believers who turned God’s grace into a license for immorality.

Most of Christianity today believes they can sin and not die (Which is the SAME LIE the devil gave to Eve in the garden)!!!

The majority of Christianity’s view on how they can sin and not die is expressed the same way by Hitler in this video:

 

[timothyu]

Work out your salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12).
Let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit perfecting holiness in the fear of God (2 Corinthians 7:1).

Yes but God was/is involved in a battle far greater than ours.

 

[Bible Highlighter]

Amen, and to you and yours as well, in Christ Alone by Grace Alone!

Surely Sir, I'm your Huckleberry!

So then, you do not hold a view of, Plan of Redemption. This is correct? I will address your post in sections because there's too much to unpack, is this okay?

Now, to address your comments. Only past sins are forgiven us, not future sins??? This is conjecture Highlighter because Christ's death and bloody cross washes all of our sins away, past, present and future. He is the Paschal Lamb where all of our sins lay. He purchased God's people with his blood! He came to fulfill His Father's Promise to save his people from their sins!

Matthew 1:21 She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” All of them!

Do you honestly believe that believers will lose their salvation if they forget or don't confess every single sin committed on a daily basis? I wish you luck with that, which is impossible! Trying to crucify Christ over and over is contradictory to Scripture. It's Christ who has secured the Redemption of God's elect on that Cross that day. The Good News of the Gospel is not a to do list on what one must do to be saved! It's an announcement of what God did in Christ for his people! Christ came to fulfill his Father's will, and what is his Father's will?

35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. 36 But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe. 37 All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. 38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. 39 And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. 40 For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.”
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Very powerful and wonderful good news for God's elect people! I want to focus specifically on the last few passages here. And this is the will of him who sen me, THAT I SHOULD LOSE NOTHING OF ALL THAT HE HAS GIVEN ME! This is the Promise and Will of God. Promised to Adam & Eve, Abraham, David. This is the Covenant of Redemption! God giving his word, that he will save his people form their sins! And have eternal life, and nobody will be able to snatch them out of his hand or his Father's hand!

This is why I become a convinced Classical Calvinist, and recanted on Arminianism, because Arminianism first of all, don't hold to Justification by Faith Alone; Imputation of Christ's righteousness. Which is the crux of the Gospel and upon where the Church stands or falls. And God's Promise, his word, his Oath, his Covenant of saving his people is fulfilled in Christ. As Christ's last word on the Cross, "It is Finished"! Christ left nothing undone, he finished it all for God's people whom he gave to the Son to redeem! This is where I can find joy, love, assurance, refuge, gratitude, and peace of conscience!

So, obviously I disagree with you premise in your comments above. But I'll finish with this, an excerpt from one of my favorite theologians.

"Liberalism is always in the imperative mood; where as Christianity is always in the triumphant indicative. Liberalism always appeals to the human will. Christianity announces first, a gracious act of God. What we need is not exhortation (directions or a list to save myself; works), but a Gospel! Knowledge of the facts on how God has saved me. Have you any good news? I know your exhortation will not help me, but if anything has been done to save me, will you not tell me the facts?"

---J. Gresham Machen​

Actually, you have your poles reversed. Calvinism is more likened to liberalism because it seeks to take a liberal interpretation upon all the free will verses in the Bible.

Free will is a choice that leads you down a path that determines which road you want to take.

Free Will in the Bible:

#1. Joshua 24:15 KJV -
"Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve"

#2. Matthew 11:28 KJV -
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

#3. John 7:17 KJV -
"If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God."

#4. John 7:37 KJV -
"If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink."

#5. Acts 2:38 KJV -
"Repent, and let everyone of you be baptized"

#6. Acts 3:19 KJV -
"Repent therefore and be converted"

#7. Acts 16:31 KJV -
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved"

#8. Acts 17:30 KJV -
"but now commands all men everywhere to repent"

#9. Revelation 22:17 KJV -
"Whoever wills, let him take the water of life freely."

#10. Genesis 4:7 KJV -
"If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him."

#11. Revelation 22:17 KJ2
"And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that hears say, Come. And let him that is thirsty come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely."

#12. Luke 13:34 NLT -
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones God's messengers! How often I have wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you wouldn't let me.

You don’t believe the gospel is how you get saved, either.
You believe Election/Regeneration is how you get saved.

Paul does not call it the gospel of your salvation for nothing in the Scriptures.
But I am sure you will just liberalize this text below in the Bible so as to defend Calvinism (because that is the bent mindset you have about God).

Ephesians 1:13
”In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,”

Again, your gospel is not 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. While you may not call Election/Regeneration the gospel, your gospel is technically Election/Regeneration (Whether you realize that fact or not).