thetruth replied to the topic Jesus promises you will stop sinning in the forum Scriptural Teachings 15 years, 9 months ago
Quote (kerwin @ Jan. 28 2009,07:34)Jesus taught in his sermon on the mountain mentioned in Matthew 5 that the individuals who hungered and thirsted for righteousness would be filled. Since God desires his people are truly righteous as He is righteous it is self evident that the promise God is speaking through Jesus is a promise to obtain a…[Read more]
thetruth replied to the topic Fear of God in the forum Scriptural Teachings 15 years, 9 months ago
Quote (kerwin @ Feb. 07 2009,03:22)I am not sure if you do not read scripture, or if you read it why you do not understand it but I do know that scripture is extremely hard on those that teach what is false in the Christian Church. Look we once again have someone who teaches false doctrine, condemning those who teach what he sees as false…[Read more]
thetruth replied to the topic Grace in the forum Scriptural Teachings 15 years, 9 months ago
All the verses you gave show He gives grace.One example is here:”For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,” – Titus 2:11God's grace is for all men, that choose to except it. If you do not except God's grace you do not get God's grace. It is pretty simple actually.
thetruth replied to the topic Grace in the forum Scriptural Teachings 15 years, 9 months ago
Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 06 2009,08:55)Quote (thetruth @ Feb. 06 2009,06:06)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 27 2009,04:58)Hi, Grace and peace came through Jesus Christ.The word WE gives the context according to whom the book is written. The teachings of the apostles are for the body of Christ and not the heathen masses.All are not among the WE blessed…[Read more]
thetruth replied to the topic Grace in the forum Scriptural Teachings 15 years, 9 months ago
Quote (Nick Hassan @ Jan. 27 2009,04:58)Hi, Grace and peace came through Jesus Christ.The word WE gives the context according to whom the book is written. The teachings of the apostles are for the body of Christ and not the heathen masses.All are not among the WE blessed by God.Quote Hi, Grace and peace came through Jesus Christ.The word WE gives…[Read more]
thetruth replied to the topic Grace in the forum Scriptural Teachings 15 years, 10 months ago
Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 18 2008,13:07)Quote Hi, Nothing useful in the eyes of God is possible without grace.We can do nothing of ourselves just as Jesus couldn't either.The one who wants to save his own life will lose it-we need grace. Grace is not given to all.Grace comes to men through Jesus Christ. Unless we are born of the Spirit we are…[Read more]
thetruth replied to the topic Son of God? in the forum Scriptural Teachings 15 years, 10 months ago
Kerwin regarding your original post:Hebrews 1:1-2(NIV) “In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.”These verses can only be taken one way unless you spin the…[Read more]