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  1. oi_antz

    Question about Forgiveness and salvation?

    Hi there, it is really nice to see you here and asking about this. Scripture states that God desires none should perish, but that all should come to repentance. The psalmist states that God does not delight in burnt offerings or sacrifices, but a contrite spirit and a broken heart (Psalms...
  2. oi_antz

    Poll: Christians, what is your opinion on Atheists?

    Case by case, IMO. Why is the person atheist?
  3. oi_antz

    God the Son

    Consider Matthew 1:18 and Matthew 1:20. ViaCrucis said "wisdom is personified in the Proverbs, not incarnate" - and that's better than a response I could have given. Additionally, I will point to Matthew 12:42. It's quite relevant too! Yes I would tend to say The Logos is incarnate as the human...
  4. oi_antz

    God the Son

    I believe it is, based on John 1:1 and John 1:14. Can you please explain your preferred way to view those verses?
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    Why do we need to confess our sins if we are saved by grace?

    Confess is much like admit, accept. If we admit and accept that we have sinned, then we are also inviting God to forgive, heal and teach us to overcome that sin. Conversely if we deny our sin then we also excuse and justify the sin. We do not exercise repentance by doing so. As we are called to...
  6. oi_antz

    Need some help understanding god

    Hi there Patt. Yes, the answer is that He knows exactly where you are at in all of this, and how you have arrived there. Further, the faithful acknowledge that He knows better than anyone where you will go from here. He knows us better than we know ourselves too, and in life He proves over and...
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    Fullfilment of the law

    Consider these points of view, it should help: John 4:23 Ephesians 2:11-18 John 1:11-13 John 19:11 Matthew 27:24-25
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    For the glory of God.

    This is not true, I mean what I said. This is telling though. My purpose was to make you think decisively and list these motives so that you can see a pattern and confess (acknowledge) they are not of spiritual pursuit therefore not coming from the Christian spirit. After these motives are...
  9. oi_antz

    For the glory of God.

    Do you know why they would do this? I'd quite like to see some of your ideas about that. Also, you know that I don't presume to grant the promise that belongs to Him, right? But I wish you will aspire to it. Read that passage. It is Jesus describing how one who judges is seen to be...
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    For the glory of God.

    In this age, people are accustomed to instant gratification. As calculus gratifies a specific type of person, so does truth. 2 Timothy 3:7 and 2 Timothy 4:3-4 are quite relevant here for OP, as he is considering whether faith would remain without lures of heavenly reward. It demonstrates that...
  11. oi_antz

    For the glory of God.

    For me, Jesus is not limited to only speaking through the bible, but rather The Word of God is alive, discerning my very thoughts and intentions, and this happens throughout the day even between bible readings. The Word of God as been known to the prophets even before Jesus came. Then when He...
  12. oi_antz

    For the glory of God.

    What does it signify to kiss a ring?
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    For the glory of God.

    Why believe any of us anyway? Judgement belongs to Him. We tell you what we understand, you can decide for yourself whether it makes sense, seems sincere, seems likely. Ultimately you are to answer to Jesus. You should believe Him. In saying we don't have our story straight, you are judging us...
  14. oi_antz

    For the glory of God.

    OK. Perhaps there is a valuable understanding in the why. Jesus made an interesting observation that comes to mind: when you judge others, you will be judged with the same measure.
  15. oi_antz

    For the glory of God.

    Ultimately you will answer to Him, so you should listen to Him and pray for me, that I will come to acknowledge Him. Has this happened yet? Who is promising heaven? Everlasting life is an undeserved gift!
  16. oi_antz

    For the glory of God.

    That's a good start. But then there is truth too, which will sometimes reveal that our own values ought to be adjusted. For instance, with that second sentence, it doesn't really matter who says it, whether it be me, him, her, a child, a Hindu.. anyone at all can say that, and you can test it to...
  17. oi_antz

    For the glory of God.

    I think you should test the message for what value it contains, without any judgement of the messenger, that's all.
  18. oi_antz

    For the glory of God.

    What is the basis for this conclusion? (I could have missed that it was already mentioned - then forgive and be patient). Thank you!
  19. oi_antz

    For the glory of God.

    I think this is the wrong thing to do, FWIW.
  20. oi_antz

    For the glory of God.

    Why do you think it is better to investigate the motive of the preacher while ignoring the wisdom of the message? Are you expecting the message to be discredited if the messenger is flawed?