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    What is the purpose of many warnings in scripture in the NT ?

    Seeing as there are dozens of warnings in the New Testament written to believers , it would be of value to disclose exactly what those warnings are for ! Are the warnings written to Christians serious ? Are they severe ? Are they concerning salvation ? Rewards ? Or the legitimacy or otherwise...
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    Is it possible to have Jesus only as Saviour and not also as Lord ?

    There is a doctrine held by a member of CF who posts here , that indicates Repenting from sin is not part of the salvation process , this doctrine implies salvation is simply by faith , therefore no sinful lifestyle is any barrier to salvation because it is not the deal. But is that not a...
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    Christ and His Gospel came with a DUPLEX design

    It is often argued on these forums that Christ came solely to save and to heal , that "God wants everyone saved" that "Jesus died for everyone" that "Grace is simply an opportunity for all to be saved" and that 'man is the final decider in salvation not God who merely wishes to save ...
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    Is Repentance necessary for salvation ?

    There are those who will agree that Repentance being part of The gospel is also part of salvation ' that we must repent and that we aren't saved unless we do repent . There are others who deny this . What say you ?
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    Those who demand a scripture that demands a Limited Atonement !

    A few days ago there was a bit of a battle going on here in Soteriology concerning Limited Atonement , also known as Definite Atonement . It was demanded by those who believe in Universal Atonement that those who believe in Limited Atonement provide at least one scripture that limits the...
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    The discrimination of choosing only believers !

    There are those who hold that election to salvation is wrong and unethical , such is the enmity between natural thinking and Divine Election that many attempts have been made over centuries to avoid the dreaded doctrine of election , this is done in several ways but always with one goal in mind...
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    Was Judas saved ?

    Seeing as there is an ongoing concern about the person Judas regarding his alleged salvation then I thought it best to open a new thread . Was Judas saved ? Is Judas now saved ? Those who think so had better start by quoting scripture as the determining proof .
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    Someone requested this quote , hope you read it ..

    Chapter 7.--Augustin Confesses that He Had Formerly Been in Error Concerning the Grace of God. It was not thus that that pious and humble teacher thought--I speak of the most blessed Cyprian--when he said "that we must boast in nothing, since nothing is our own." [Cyprian, Testimonies to...
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    Sufficient for all ?

    Here's a quote from a web page . I have been attempting to ascertain the point of a hypothetical redemption seeing as only those who believe will in fact receive . What do you make of the old formula ? "Sufficient for all, efficient for the elect" "Among those who generally accept the...
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    Perhaps the most misunderstood passage of scripture

    Romans 4:22–25 Therefore IT WAS also CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS. 23 Now not for his sake only was it written that it was credited to him, 24 but for our sake also, to whom it will be credited, as those who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, 25 He who was delivered...
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    Scripture says

    Scripture says we are chosen for salvation and some Christians openly say this is FALSE !
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    Bookworms Unite

    Bookworms Unite just came down from my loft the other day with a very old John Gill commentary (it's in velum) 3 very large vols on the N.T , and I am guessing it's a really early edition for you bookworms , let me check , vol 1 ; MDCC XLVI vol 2 ; MDCC XLVII vol 3 ; MDCC XLVIII...
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    I want to pray for my Mum to be saved , what do I pray ?

    Everyone is welcome to reply , derailing will be either ignored or reported , If I am asking God to save my Mother what should I say ? If God cannot save anyone unless they ask , should I ask my Mother to allow God , or should I pray that God intervene and change her mind , the stakes are high...
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    Are Calvinist theolgians and preachers few in number ?

    I find this list helpful when looking over book searches : A George Abbott (Archive, Google, EEBO) Robert Abbott (Archive, Google, EEBO) Thomas Abernethie (Archive, Google, EEBO) Theodorus à Brakel (Archive, Google, EEBO) Wilhelmus à Brakel (Archive, Google, EEBO) Richard Adams (Archive...
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    Blind eyes and a hidden Gospel ? it's a miracle any are saved !!!

    2Cor.4 [1] Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; [2] But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's...
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    Wycliffe ; Tyndale , Geneva etc

    Bibles Online Sorted by Date I found this site and thought I would share it .
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    anyone seen a US documentary by Bill Still ?

    If you know of this Bill Still or this documentary what are your views ? Is he on the level ? Is this just left wing propaganda or something we need to grasp ? his video is on Youtube The Money Masters From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...
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    What was your first Computer ? any Pics ?

    I have still got my first computer , can't throw this away ;) what computer did you first use or own ? any Pictures is a bonus .... Here's my first Computer : Amstrad PCW9512
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    The Hypocrisy Of Prevenient Grace ...

    Many who affirm the Dogma of Prevenient Grace are called Arminians or Synergists . They preach that man is somehow tainted enough that he is unable to come to the Lord for salvation without prevenient Grace , seeing mankind are descended from Fallen Adam it is correct to say we are imperfect and...
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    Arminianism is the view that exalts the sinner

    For those who espouse salvation by Free will , they have failed to see their own self made conundrum ; I have often thought the FWD (Free will Defence) was flawed as it just moves the same "problem" back one step . The Free -willers can be guilty of exalting the view of sinners by inventing...