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Florida College said:Brethren,
Your comment: Matt 7: is talking about people who think the have to work for salvation
My comment: Matthew 7: 21-23 is not talking about people who think they have to work for salvation. The Lord says what they lacked was that they did not do God's will (or works of obedience). They acted outside of the law - - that is, they did not do what God required them to do in his law. Those who cling to the "faith only" doctrine ignore the commands and examples that stress the importance of , not only baptism, but repentance and confession also. This is lawlessness. Lawlessness is not acceptable to God.
Your quote:
God has done all the work for are salvation
My comment:
Why not harmonize whatever passage it is that you think says that Gods does it all for salvation with Philippians 2:12?
I have asked before for your understanding of Romans 9:11. You have used this verse to suggest that baptism is not necessary, and that God's election (predestination) is set; God does it all; it really doesn't matter what we do. I think I have been rather patient with you - - this verse is speaking of Rebecca and Jacob's sons, Esau and Jacob. While it is true that Esau and Jacob did not have to be baptized before they were born, and it is true that God chose Jacob, the younger brother, to rule over the older brother, what does either fact have anything to do with determining what is necessary for our salvation today? You obviously are loaded up with information on this topic that I do not have. Enlighten me!
Since you promote salvation by faith only, tell me why we do not have to obey the commands to repent of sins?
(see Luke 13:3,5 ; Acts 2:38 ; Acts 8:22 ; Acts 17:30) I would like to see you harmonize the passage that teaches salvation by faith only (??????) with these passages that stress the necessity to repent.
FC
aggie03 said:A brethren, one last thing that I would like to point out, is that you have still falied to properly address any of the points that we have presented, while we constantly endeavor to fully harmonize the ones that you have presented. There are passages that appear to be contradictory in the Scriptures if they are ripped from their context, thus disregarding their original intent. .
Florida College said:Brethren,
In the midst of your ramblings, you somehow forgot to answer any of the questions that you were asked. So, here they are again:
My comment:
Why not harmonize whatever passage it is that you think says that Gods does it all for salvation with Philippians 2:12?
I have asked before for your understanding of Romans 9:11. You have used this verse to suggest that baptism is not necessary, and that God's election (predestination) is set; God does it all; it really doesn't matter what we do. I think I have been rather patient with you - - this verse is speaking of Rebecca and Jacob's sons, Esau and Jacob. While it is true that Esau and Jacob did not have to be baptized before they were born, and it is true that God chose Jacob, the younger brother, to rule over the older brother, what does either fact have anything to do with determining what is necessary for our salvation today?
You obviously are loaded up with information on this topic that I do not have. Enlighten me!
Since you promote salvation by faith only, tell me why we do not have to obey the commands to repent of sins? (see Luke 13:3,5 ; Acts 2:38 ; Acts 8:22 ; Acts 17:30)
I would like to see you harmonize the passage that teaches salvation by faith only (??????) with these passages that stress the necessity to repent.
Additional thoughts:
"Let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment." - James 3:1 Teachers carry a dual responsibility: they are responsible for not only what they believe, but for what they teach others to believe.
Brethren, If indeed I am blind, then enlighten me.
Here's an opportunity.
Your quote:
"In titus 3:5 Not of works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy he save us,...................."
My response:
Excellent verse. Are you suggesting that this verse tells us that we don't have to obey God's commands (i.e. repentance - Lk. !3:3 ; confession - Matt. 10:32-33 ; & baptism - Acts 2:38)?
Brethren, have you ever heard of a red herring?
FC
Florida College said:Brethren,
Your quote:
DO YOU NOT KNOW OF THE hOLY sPIRITS 7 WORKS THE HOLY SPIRIT DOES FOR ARE SALVATION?
2 THES 2:1-2 RESTRAINING
jOHN 16:7-11 REPROVING
ACTS 11:15-18 bAPTISING
1 COR 12:12-13 rEGENERATION
gAL 3:3:2-5, 1 COR 12:13 iNDWELLING
ePH 1:13 SEALING
EPH 5:18 FILLING
My response:
One of the verses you listed was Acts 11:15-18. In these verses, Peter is explaining the events of chapter 10 to Jewish Christians who were not there to witness what transpired. Are you saying that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is required for salvation? If so, please harmonize your answer with Acts 8:35-39?
DO YOU KNOW THE 27 WORKS OF CHRIST ON THE CROSS
FC
Florida College said:Brethren,
Your quote:
DITTO TO YOU TOO...
My response:
What a powerful argument!!! Very convincing!!!
It is encouraging to see such excellent use of scripture. Thanks for sharing this deep insight into scripture with all of us!!!
FC
Florida College said:Brethren,
Your quote:
thus are salvation is Only God's work according to John 6:29 and it is according to Eph 2:8 For by
grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is a gift of God. yet you argue that we must be baptized we are by the Holy Spirit and thus it is not seen but still Done 1 cor 12:13 ......
My response:
Please harmonize 1 Corinthians 12:13 with Acts 8: 35-39. I need some help understanding how the baptism that is required under the gospel of Christ is by the Holy Spirit, and not in water.
You will help me, won't you?
"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear." - 1 Peter 3:15
FC
Florida College said:Brethren,
Your quote:
DITTO TO YOU TOO...
My response:
What a powerful argument!!! Very convincing!!!
It is encouraging to see such excellent use of scripture. Thanks for sharing this deep insight into scripture with all of us!!!
FC
-Florida College said:Brethren,
Just a few quick thoughts.
Your quotes:
[relating to Philippians 2:12]This is talking about Present tense salvation after believing because there is going to be tribulations James 1:2 and other trials 8:35
Philippians were already saved in belief
FUTURE SALVATION IS WHEN WE ARE PERFECTED 1THES 5:23
My thoughts:
Where is the passage that says the Philippians were saved by belief?
What is it that Christians have to do in the face of temptations and tribulations? You have said a number of times that God does it all; so, are you saying now that Christians have to do something? Isn't that salvation by works?
Brethren, have you ever heard of a red herring?
Your response:
DIFFERENCE OF INTIAL SALVATION OF GOD PUTTING US INTO CHRIST
VERSES PRESENT TENSE SALVATION WERE gOD GIVES US A CHOICE TO OBEY OR DISOBEY AND GET PUNISHED hEBREW 12:6-11
RED HERRING ? NO
My thoughts:
How do we get into Christ? (Hint. Look in Galatians 3:27 - "For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.")
Are you saying that God gives us a choice as to whether or not we obey? How does that fit in with your idea of predestination?
Concerning the 27 works of Jesus on the cross. I have never sat down and tried to list 27 specific things that Jesus accomplished on cross. Jesus accomplished many things on the cross. What specific thing do you think we are missing - - that relates to our current discussion - - the necessity of baptism?
Concerning the red herring - - an example is in Matthew 12:1-24. It is a tactic used by those who cannot give an answer - - they change the topic, or verbally attack the other person. In this example, the Pharisees verbally attack Jesus because they cannot deny the obvious miracle, but refuse to accept him. Now what were you saying about my blindness? What was your reasoning?
Closing thoughts:
Acts 8:35-39. Philip preached Jesus to the eunuch. What baptism did the eunuch request . . . Holy Spirit . . . or in water?
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