Posted on 02/27/2021 1:36:09 PM PST by Cronos
In case you’re wondering how some religions are coping with the outbreak of COVID-19, just look to the Jehovah’s Witnesses to see how absurd reactions can get.
In a recent video featuring Governing Body member Stephen Lett, he absolutely delights in the disease because he sees it as a signal that Armageddon is imminent.
So the events unfolding around us are making clear, [more] than ever, that we’re living in the final part of the Last Days. Undoubtedly, the final part of the final part of the Last Days, shortly before the last day of the Last Days.
Wasn’t it the Catholics who ‘discussed’ for a great length whether or not to even include James in the Bible?
I’m not Catholic
16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
Don’t know why this is an issue. Of course born again Christians can sin. It’s human nature.
Not according to the “Born Againer” club.
Hebrews 10
26For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
27But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
Right???
1 John 2:1
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
Didn’t say you wuz.
That’s a big club.
Surely you mean a subset thereof; right?
Pawlpi mi nahi zongin, midang ong hawh pak nahi zongin, na taklam khut uh hong len ung.
Pasian tawh na kizopna bang zah in khauh hiam thei khang, ahih hang Pasian tawh na ki nai zawk sem sem theihna ding pen ka lunggulh pen uh hi.
Pastor Lian Pau
Zomi SDA Church Indianapolis
Join Us This Saturday
Sabbath School: 10:00 AM
Divine Service: 12:00 PM
I should have included this question:
Is raping women over a 10 year period considered WILLFUL sin?
Boatbums says: No matter what you do, you cannot be unsaved. You are sealed. Yes, God will discipline and chastise His children but in the end everyone gets into heaven.
Matthew 7
21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
INIQUITY = SIN.
Hebrews 10
26For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
27But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
SIN WILLFULLY
That’s a big club.
Surely you mean a subset thereof; right?
The club with the secret password and hand signs and who all believe that “Born Againers” can’t sin and no matter what you do after you are saved by grace, you will eventually be accepted into heaven. That club.
Heard a comedian announce the other day that because he now longer answers his door when these folks stop by he's now in the Jehovah Witness protection program.
(Sorry)
1 John 2:1
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
Only if you confess your sins (that’s the REPENTANT part) and, I’m glad that you at least admit that born againers can sin. That’s the first step in your recovery.
1 John 1
6If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
8If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
10If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
Didn’t say you wuz.
Coffee maker?
For Later
So you think God needs you to add soemthing to the righteousness of Christ in order to make it through to final salvation? Do you even have a clue that your religion of seventh day adventist is making Salvation CONDITIONAL? No, that truth escapes your spirit.
Matthew 7
21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
I agree...sounds that way to me as well. But does he understand that or can He?
Phil, GRACE is unconditional else it is not Grace. There is ONE requirement to receive God’s Grace, believe.
For the 2000th time, I AGREE WITH YOU.
To you as well...
To: piasa
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”
Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV
Unsaved to the moment of salvation = saved by grace only.
WORKS HAS NO IMPACT ON GRACE. It is a free gift of God. (faith unto salvation).
Moment of salvation to judgement is a whole different story. If you talk the talk, you had better walk the walk. Faith without works is a dead faith and God calls you a liar. You will not be in heaven.
381 posted on 3/5/2021, 11:01:21 PM by Philsworld
Sounds like you’re contradicting yourself here.
Not at all. See the above post (417)
John 1:12-13 tells us ......" to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God."
And further...Galatians 4:6-7 tells us....."And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God."
So therefore as is written....." it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, and who has also put 'his seal on us' AND given us 'his Spirit' in our hearts as a Guarantee"....2 Corinthians 1:21-22... So there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus".....Romans 8:1
2 Timothy 1:7 ... For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.