Quote (Gene Balthrop @ July 11 2008,09:54)DK….is that not what the spirit of God does, it brings us to repentance. “men and brethren what shall we do seeing we have put to death the son of God', a few weeks before that they were saying crucify Him, so what made the difference was it not the Holy Spirit that convicted them in their hearts that…[Read more]

Only God can give “Grace”.

Quote (Nick Hassan @ July 11 2008,08:52)Hi, It is not written that all men will be forgiven and given eternal salvation.It is written that all must repent.Still haven't discovered what Jesus has done for us?

Quote (dirtyknections @ July 11 2008,03:08)Quote (gollamudi @ July 11 2008,02:53)I think both seem to be OK for me if the One saves is God the merciful one.I agree…but he only saves those who do his will and follow him..not all do according to scripture“God is operating ALL in accord with the councel of HIS WILL”. (Eph.1:11)So… If Gods will is…[Read more]

Hi dk. Just a quick reply, I find myself getting too involved in these debates, although I do find them interesting, hearing the various opinions.You say, “what is all this judgement talk about?” Judgement is not whether 'guilty or not guilty', it is obvious that we are “all” guilty. The judgement is the penalty that is to be paid. It is…[Read more]

Hi dk. There is only one “Image of the invisible God”. Do you really think we are like Him (Jesus) now? Of course not, but we will be when God has pefected us, and we will be 'joint heirs with Christ'. Then we will be “in the image of God”.Blessings.

Hi dk. Thanks for your explanation doubting the “salvation of all”. Most of the scripture you quote, except one, are from the OT and the four gospels, which are for Israel, still under the law and the old covenant. Their exclusion was from “the Kingdom”, if they disobeyed the laws. This kingdom was an earthly kingdom, the promised land.…[Read more]

NIck. Have you finally learned as to why we need not repent? I'll bet not. I won't hold my breath for your explanation, there won't be one.Blessings.

Nick. You have a problem, it seems you're blind and can't see truth. “God hardens all, that He may have mercy on all”Hang in there Nick, God will open your eyes eventually.Blessings.

God created evil, scripture says so, Isaiah 45:7. Read it yourself.

Quote (Nick Hassan @ July 09 2008,18:49)hi GM, Anyone who dares blame God for evil is more than brave.It is because our loving God allows choice that evil arises.But God will rid all of heaven and earth from all that evil.Nick. I have corrected you so many times in your mistaken understanding of scripture, yet you just ignore the correction as…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ July 09 2008,17:43)Hi GM,All scripture is useful. Those who make doctrines only from the positive aspects make false doctrines.Nick. I asked for an example of this post. But I know you won't give one, because there is none. Another of your contrived 'false accusations'. Blessings.

Hi Gene, and Adam. Useing the “Interlinear Scripture Analyser”, which publishes the original Hebrew characters, alongside the English translation of these characters, uses “Make”, as correct translation. If it were 'past' tense, it would have had to use 'made' in the sentence structure, which it does not. So, Gene, you are correct in…[Read more]

Repeat …”Who is the Saviour of ALL mankind”.

Nick. And a little more of Tim.4, to add to the context. 10 (for for this are we toiling and being reproached), that we rely on the living God, Who is the Saviour of all mankind,11 especially of believers. These things be charging and teaching. I repeat this because you have a shor and selective memory.And also… Who wills that all mankind…[Read more]

1Samual.16:14 But the spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an EVIL spirit from the Lord troubled him.Don't anyone tell about this scripture to Nick, he will have it cut out of his bible, blasphamy you know.

Quote (Nick Hassan @ July 09 2008,21:16)Hi, Some people cut and paste scriptures, then cobble them together and think they have found a truth. For example take 1Tim21 Tim. 2:4  …our saviour, God, Who wills that all mankind be saved and come to the realization of the truth.  Mix it with Is 4610Declaring the end from the beginning,         And f…[Read more]

Hi dk. So when God created the fruit of the tree of “the knowledge Good and Evil” it was just of a physical nature? Your “explanation”, doesn't agree with scripture. God uses evil to accomplish His purpose, He cannot sin. See 1.Sam.16:14 …and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him (Saul). There are other examples as well, but I am…[Read more]

Hi theodorej. Thanks for giving Nick a hand, he sure needs it. Also, you had the integrity to answer about “repentence”, which Nick was unable, and/or refused to do. But… may I disagree with you? The word “repent” was used in the teachings of Jesus to the Israelites, (His chosen people) to do as you quoted in your reply in giving Nick a…[Read more]

My mistake, I quoted the wrong scripture, should be Isaiah.45:7. Former of light and creator of darkness, maker of good and Creator of evil. See “Interlinier Scripture Analyser”, for original Hebrew characters regarding correct literal translation.Blessings.