NH. Pauls epistles were written to the believers, but for all to read. After all, many who don't believe, will do so by reading these scriptures. ALL Scripture is for us, even if it was written to the saints.Blessings.

NH. Also notice in the previous post, that this chapter also gives a good description of what “God is doing”. Dosn't say much as to “what part you play” in your salvation. Remember, …”context”.Blessings.

NH. You say “context”, yet you seem to have no understanding of what it means. Read the beginning of chapter one in the book of Ephesians, you will see to whom this epistle of Paul is written to. I'll include this chapter for you in case you can't find it in your bible.Chapter 11 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to all…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ April 13 2009,18:23)Hi C, By WE do you mean all idolatrous heathen men?NH. Please rephrase the question, I don't understand the meaning of this reply.Blessings

Thanks Seeking and Gene for sharing your experiences that led you to believe that God is in complete control. I too, at onetime believed that I had to “do certain things” to be saved, until led by the spirit, by God, shown the truth. The scripture in Eph.2:10 …”His (God) achievement are we”, says it all! Blessings.

Seeking and Gene. How pleasant it is to have others that understand it is what “God is doing”, and not what “we must do”, for salvation. Eph.1:9-11 comes to mind that explains this. …9 making known to us the secret of His will (in accord with His delight, which He purposed in Him)10 to have an administration of the complement of the eras,…[Read more]

Quote (SEEKING @ April 11 2009,01:31)Quote (chosenone @ April 09 2009,22:17)So lets rely on scripture!Eph2:7-10   …that, in the oncoming eons, He (God) should be displaying the transcendent riches of His grace in His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.8 For in grace, through faith, are you saved, and this is not out of you; it is God's approach…[Read more]

So lets rely on scripture!Eph2:7-10 …that, in the oncoming eons, He (God) should be displaying the transcendent riches of His grace in His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.8 For in grace, through faith, are you saved, and this is not out of you; it is God's approach present,9 not of works, lest anyone should be boasting.10 For His achievement…[Read more]

Seeking, Thank you, I personally prefer the “Concordant Version” of scripture. Looking at how it was translated, the methods used, I feel it to be the most accurate of any translation. Just my opinion.Blessings.

The thinker, You say in your original post …The Father is NOT our Savior. Jesus ALONE is our Savior. He Himself ALONE propitiated the Father's wrath. thinker In 1Tim.4:9-11 it says …9 Faithful is the saying and worthy of all welcome10 (for for this are we toiling and being reproached), that we rely on the living God, Who is the Saviour of…[Read more]

My opinion.God created His son 'Jesus”, He was…”Gods creative original” (Rev.3:14) and also…”Who is the Image of the invisible God, Firstborn of every creature” (Co.1:15). He (Jesus) was the first and only creation of God, ALL ELSE was created 'by Jesus', through the power of God… “for in Him (Jesus) is all created, that in the heavens…[Read more]

Quote (Cindy @ Mar. 01 2009,03:00)ServantThe rapture, as it is preached by most ministers, is a false doctrine; likewise the fear of Antichrist and his seven years of tribulation, is a false doctrine.GeorgHi Cindy. So what about 2Thes.4:13-18?Blessings.

Quote (SERVANT OF THE MOST HIGH @ Feb. 28 2009,02:02)WHERE IN THE WORD DOES IT REFER TO,OR PEOPLE GET THAT THERE IS A SECRET RAPTURE THAT IS TO TAKE PLACE BEFORE THE GRAND TRIBULATION.Hi Servant of the most High. The “rapture”, not a biblical term, but is referred to in scripture as being “snatched away”. It is not a 'secret', it is written…[Read more]

Gene, well said.God bless.

As was Saul? On the road to Damascus, Saul was changed, by God, to a deciple of His (God) from a persecuter of the church. I guess God makes a better robot than man!

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NH.There are no bible verses that say “One eternal gospel for all”. Yet you preach it. You and David are alike if you use that principle.

God says…Isaiah 43 …I, I, Ieue am AL! And there is no saviour apart from Me.Isaiah 43 13 …And there is no rescuing from My hand. I wil contrive, and who will reverse it?Isaiah 46:10 …Saying All My counsel shall be confirmend. And all My desire I will do. 11 …Indeed, I speak!…[Read more]

David. You have answered with a lenghly post that contained various opinions. I find that I cannot respond to all of these at this time, because of the time required, and I have not the time avalable at the moment. But I will respond to the “free will” discussion for now. Our salvation is not out of ourselves. We do not possess it…[Read more]

David. You answered my post with this: [Verse 1 states that this is written to the “holy ones.” In the book of Daniel and relelation, the “holy ones” are those who are given the kingdom. They have a special purpose and as A GROUP, they have been foreordained. But this doesn't mean all individuals are foreordained, for this would conflict…[Read more]