For my statement of faith, please go here. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Thank you for your kind words John. Sounds like you could write a book as well with your life experiences. Glad you enjoyed the series, not too many are awake to the truth these days. God bless
I am new here and just want to say thanks. I am constantly amazed at how, what and why God does certain things in His timing. What a blessing it has been to find you and those who are on this site.
Very candid, thank you. We should all do such an honest inventory and return to prayer. Election by grace alone is the only way the Truth holds together yet it deeply offends many. I am interested in the elusive nature of this truth and how so many will kick against it, almost angrily...or have many variations. Interestingly, almost no church can hold this doctrine, it appears in specific writers or preachers over time only very rarely. Yet the Bible is clear. Its a very private truth. It also takes courage to say so.
Thank you for your kind words Laura. Yes the truth will always offend people, because election is about the sovereignty of God. Even in Jesus' day people hated election, like when He told the Pharisees their father was actually the devil.
So, when people are super convinced that Christ died for "All" and people are making a decision (which I do not think is supported by scripture), is this the very "counterfeit spirit" or is it such a mystery that many fall into this error. I can't get away from Jesus' own words that of his sheep he has lost none. I do not think that is only about his immediate disciples. Also, it is terrifying to think our salvation is in our hands. We would all lose it.
I've said this myself, that if we could lose our salvation -- we would. Yes, Jesus won't lose any sheep because He can't. He is God, and it is the Father's will that Christ lose nothing, meaning He will not lose anyone that comes to Him. But to come to Christ you must be drawn, granted and taught by the Father (John 6), that is why the Trinitarian view of the gospel refutes Arminianism and Synergism easily.
I agree. It is also the only way to have compassion for all. We do not know who the Father will draw, therefore, cannot condemn. And as we become wiser, our own testimonies of being humbled and constantly learning is not so much about failing, but finding how much we are loved in a deeply personal way. Our lives are then an example but God saves on his own time. It is the only way of true compassion. And the only way to not be proud.
Hi Tudor,
Thanks for sharing that. Many similar themes in my life, as the world is just rigged that way. I luckily
hooked into the Aviation Business out of college, but it has been a rock and roll life all over the world.
I won't go into the details, but I've been to the fire empire and shook Satans hand too.
I think you should take your Revelations series and turn it into a book. It's pretty much written already.
I know books don't have much reward these days, but alot of people like myself still seek them out.
Keep up the good work.
John
Thank you for your kind words John. Sounds like you could write a book as well with your life experiences. Glad you enjoyed the series, not too many are awake to the truth these days. God bless
I am new here and just want to say thanks. I am constantly amazed at how, what and why God does certain things in His timing. What a blessing it has been to find you and those who are on this site.
Hey friend, welcome. Happy to make your acquaintance. Enjoy the library as there are lots of great things to explore.
Very candid, thank you. We should all do such an honest inventory and return to prayer. Election by grace alone is the only way the Truth holds together yet it deeply offends many. I am interested in the elusive nature of this truth and how so many will kick against it, almost angrily...or have many variations. Interestingly, almost no church can hold this doctrine, it appears in specific writers or preachers over time only very rarely. Yet the Bible is clear. Its a very private truth. It also takes courage to say so.
Thank you for your kind words Laura. Yes the truth will always offend people, because election is about the sovereignty of God. Even in Jesus' day people hated election, like when He told the Pharisees their father was actually the devil.
So, when people are super convinced that Christ died for "All" and people are making a decision (which I do not think is supported by scripture), is this the very "counterfeit spirit" or is it such a mystery that many fall into this error. I can't get away from Jesus' own words that of his sheep he has lost none. I do not think that is only about his immediate disciples. Also, it is terrifying to think our salvation is in our hands. We would all lose it.
I've said this myself, that if we could lose our salvation -- we would. Yes, Jesus won't lose any sheep because He can't. He is God, and it is the Father's will that Christ lose nothing, meaning He will not lose anyone that comes to Him. But to come to Christ you must be drawn, granted and taught by the Father (John 6), that is why the Trinitarian view of the gospel refutes Arminianism and Synergism easily.
I agree. It is also the only way to have compassion for all. We do not know who the Father will draw, therefore, cannot condemn. And as we become wiser, our own testimonies of being humbled and constantly learning is not so much about failing, but finding how much we are loved in a deeply personal way. Our lives are then an example but God saves on his own time. It is the only way of true compassion. And the only way to not be proud.