Originally posted by Rajk999You know you spend way to much time worrying about how people will
In Ephesians 1 & 2, Paul speaks of the process by which God calls the saints and how they are saved through faith in Christ. Some Christians think that this is the end. Im saved and I cannot lose my salvation... nothing more to do. Unfortunately for those who think along these lines, the Apostles went on to write of converted Christians and saints becoming e ...[text shortened]... ng about. These 4 chapters are a long version of what I quoted in 2 Peter 1 in the opening post.
or can lose their salvation and not enough pointing those to Christ so that
they get saved. I'm sure its not true, but it seems that almost all of your
posts are directed that way.
Jesus paid a price so we can be saved, I suggest you worry more about
getting Him lifted up so that he draws sinners to Himself.
Those that fall back, will fall back, in the mean time try to make sure
that Jesus receives the reward of His suffering in saving the lost.
Kelly
Originally posted by KellyJayNo it true. Im counterbalancing all the times people here say the opposite. Both sides must be understood.
You know you spend way to much time worrying about how people will
or can lose their salvation and not enough pointing those to Christ so that
they get saved. I'm sure its not true, but it seems that almost all of your
posts are directed that way.
Jesus paid a price so we can be saved, I suggest you worry more about
getting Him lifted up so that he d ...[text shortened]... ime try to make sure
that Jesus receives the reward of His suffering in saving the lost.
Kelly
Originally posted by Rajk999Well, that is between you God not me and you. If you feel like that is
No it true. Im counterbalancing all the times people here say the opposite. Both sides must be understood.
your calling so be it. I cannot think of anyone one person in scripture
that did what you are doing. I do see them giving the message you give,
and other times as the need and Spirit leads give messages of love,
grace, and mercy. Like I said, if you feel led to do that, who am I to
question you.
Kelly
Originally posted by KellyJayIdiot
Well, that is between you God not me and you. If you feel like that is
your calling so be it. I cannot think of anyone one person in scripture
that did what you are doing. I do see them giving the message you give,
and other times as the need and Spirit leads give messages of love,
grace, and mercy. Like I said, if you feel led to do that, who am I to
question you.
Kelly
Originally posted by Rajk999God would be the one to give you these qualities, not yourself.
But its not the way the churches preach it. You need more than just a proclamation of faith.
Apostle Peter advises this method:
[i]And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith [b]virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godline ...[text shortened]... u lack these qualities then you are blind your calling and election into Gods Kingdom is unsure.[/b]