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| Re: | | Amen Mark... you're right on. Thats kinda what I was trying to get at. Mel needs to get right with God, not fall under his wrath. Mel Gibson needs to get saved, just like I needed to get saved... and everyone else, for that matter.
Another thought about Martin Luther... Martin Luther was not the most moral man in history. He is a good example of someone who abused his Christian liberty as an opportunity to sin. It seemed that once he grasped the concept of salvation by grace alone, and not works
all bets were off. A kind of a let me see how much I can get away with and still be saved by grace!
Unlike someone else on this thread, I know we can not judge anyones salvation. Especially based on what they do or dont do. If you dont love the Jews you cant be saved? Wrong
salvation is based on Gods grace given to those who faith in the blood of Jesus Christ
and not on anything else. Not faith AND baptism
not faith AND prayers to Mary
not faith AND a love for the Jews.
Someone can be saved and be an anti-semite. I was saved and still had a lot of sins that needed to be dealt with. Still have many today! Praise God He doesnt deal with them all at once... I couldnt handle it!
Let's get our theology correct, people.
Krispy
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2006/7/31 14:51 | |
brentw Member
Joined: 2005/12/14 Posts: 440 Ohio
| Re: | | Krispy, you still make me smile...AMEN! :-) _________________ Brent
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2006/7/31 15:29 | Profile |
MaryJane Member
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| Re: | | Re Thought this post
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2006/7/31 16:02 | Profile |
OverSeer Member
Joined: 2006/7/15 Posts: 153 Geneva, Alabama
| Re: | | Krispy said,
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Unlike someone else on this thread, I know we can not judge anyones salvation. Especially based on what they do or dont do.
Maybe the Apostle John was wrong for writing First John and telling us there that you can tell the differences between the children of God and the children of the devil; between those who have a genuine faith and those who have a counterfeit faith. "In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil; whoesoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother" (1 John 3:10).
Also the Bible states that for the saved Jew and the saved Gentile, that the middle wall of partition between us has been broken down and that Christ Jesus has made both one and removed the enmity, so making peace (Ephesians 2:14-16).
People who "think" they are saved and are yet anti-semitic ought to remember one tremendous point of theological truth - Jesus Christ was a Jew - He is the Lion from the tribe of Judah!
Grace and peace Olan _________________ Olan Strickland
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2006/7/31 16:43 | Profile |
| Re: | | OverSeer... I'm glad you can see into others hearts. I, for one, prefer the wait and see method.
Next time I lead someone to the Lord, as soon as they say "Amen" I'll ask them what their opinion of Jewish people is so I'll know for sure whether they truly got saved.
Mind you, I agree that saved people should love the Jewish people (and any other people group! Remeber "Love one another"?). But to put love of the Jews as a requirement for salvation is both arrogant and misinformed.
Ahhh... saved by grace. How sweet the sound!
Krispy |
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2006/7/31 16:52 | |
JoeA Member
Joined: 2004/11/29 Posts: 364 Decatur, Illinois
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But to put love of the Jews as a requirement for salvation is both arrogant and misinformed.
Brother, no one has said that love for the Jewish people is a requirement for salvation. But if someone is truly saved, they will have a love in their hearts for all.
For instance, someone who hates others becomes a Christian, they still hate, but gradually begin to love others. No. The Bible says "The love of God is shed abroad on our hearts by the Holy Ghost." If a person gets saved, and still hates, i doubt the validity of their salvation. "Ye shall know them by their fruits."
_________________ Joe Auvil
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2006/7/31 17:14 | Profile |
roadwarrior Member
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| Re: | | Your observation is right on! |
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2006/7/31 17:23 | Profile |
OverSeer Member
Joined: 2006/7/15 Posts: 153 Geneva, Alabama
| Re: | | Krispy,
Maybe you've forgotten what you wrote about Mel Gibson, Quote:
Mel Gibson needs to get saved, just like I needed to get saved... and everyone else, for that matter.
How did you determine that Mel Gibson needed to get saved? How did you know that he had not already been saved? Did you use the tests of First John and come to that conclusion from the Scriptures or did you "look into his heart"?
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Next time I lead someone to the Lord, as soon as they say "Amen" I'll ask them what their opinion of Jewish people is so I'll know for sure whether they truly got saved.
Maybe you ought to do what the Bible says and wait and see if they bring forth fruit in keeping with repentance - it works much better that way!
Grace and peace Olan _________________ Olan Strickland
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2006/7/31 17:29 | Profile |
roadwarrior Member
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| Re: Please pray for Mel Gibson | | It would seem that much of what we call christianity is really nothing more than american religion. Because american religion lacks the cross (I'm using a broad generalization) individuals become more concerned with the blessings of God instead of pleasing the God who blesses us. We have become a society that craves being motivated and comforted, thats evident in most pulpits across the country to this very day. In Mr. Gibson situation his circle of accountability only extended as far as his wife and children. However he has made a profession of faith in Christ and even went on record that it was the Holy Spirit who inspired him to create his latest production extoling the crufication of Christ. It was interesting to observe that even in his movie that the early releases (pre-market viewings) didn't include the ressurection Of Christ. Without the resurrection of Christ there can be no victory over sin, the devil or the world.
What's really needed is a "John the baptist" standing up with the power of God proclaiming the real gospel to a lost society. A simple message, straight forward and clear. Well I guess that's the challenge anyway. |
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2006/7/31 17:48 | Profile |
OverSeer Member
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| Re: | | Quote:
What's really needed is a "John the baptist" standing up with the power of God proclaiming the real gospel to a lost society
Amen! And the first word of the real gospel is "repent." God given repentance has fruit in keeping with repentance (see Luke 3:10-14).
If repentance was preached ahead of the coming of the King in grace, what needs to be preached ahead of His coming in glory? "Repent!"
Grace and peace Olan _________________ Olan Strickland
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