joejoe replied to the topic eternal salvation in the forum Scriptural Teachings 20 years, 11 months ago
THE TRUE MEANING OF REVELATION 3:5"He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment: and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels." Revelation 3:5This verse is one of the wonderful verses addressed to believers that is often overlooked and…[Read more]
joejoe replied to the topic eternal salvation in the forum Scriptural Teachings 20 years, 11 months ago
A PERSON CAN NOT LOSE THEIR SALVATION You are missing an important point. Nothing man does merits salvation. This includes good deeds, asking forgiveness, proclaiming Christ, "continuing in the faith," etc. Salvation is a gift from God, based on His mercies alone. We don’t deserve it; that’s why it is called "mercy." He saved us "…not by works…[Read more]
joejoe replied to the topic Cherubs in the forum Faith 20 years, 11 months ago
The entire first chapter of Ezekiel describes cherubim. INTERESTING FACT:The cloud that surrounds God is made of cherubim.If you are interested in learning more about angels, this chapter is a must read.
joejoe replied to the topic in the forum Free Will? 20 years, 11 months ago
I never said that God doesn’t want anyone to perish. May I remind you of the Flood in Genesis as well as all those who God destroyed at Sodom and Gomorrah. God doesn’t "create/predestine others for destruction", He chooses/elects some to be saved. For God said to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on w…[Read more]
joejoe replied to the topic in the forum Free Will? 20 years, 11 months ago
GOD CHOOSES MAN, MAN DOES NOT CHOOSE GODDo you deny the total depravity of man, and hold that the will of man is free and has the ability to choose Christ and the salvation that is in Him? Such teaching is false and delusive since the Scriptures represent election as occurring in the past, irrespective of personal merit. ‘The children be…[Read more]