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 4/19/09 5:12 PM |
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DJC49 wrote:
The Gen 2:9 "tree of life" is NOT typological of Christ. Biblical typologies are MUCH more than two entities having something in common (in this case, "life")....... typology is determined by Scripture. The Holy Spirit inspired the use of types; OTOH, illustrations, analogies, and word associations are the result of man’s study.
The "tree of life" is perhaps SYMBOLIC of Jesus,
and *Rudi*s statement that:
"The tree of life ***IS*** Jesus Christ"
is a REAL s-t-r-e-t-c-h. Calvin said
"Yet I am not dissatisfied with what has been handed down by some of the fathers, as Augustine and Eucherius, that the tree of life was a figure of Christ, inasmuch as he is the Eternal Word of God: it could not indeed be otherwise a symbol of life, than by representing him in figure. For we must maintain what is declared in the first chapter of John (John 1:1-3,) that the life of all things was included in the Word, but especially the life of men, which is conjoined with reason and intelligence. Wherefore, by this sign, Adam was admonished, that he could claim nothing for himself as if it were his own, in order that he might depend wholly upon the Son of God, and might not seek life anywhere but in him."
(Commentary Gen 2:9) |
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| 4/6/09 9:45 AM |
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itsaboutheremnant wrote:
great and terrible things have been accomplished as part of the creators will why should this be any different You have got God literally cleaning up His own mess, ie the wretched sin state of the human condition?
God's wrath thus becomes a self inflicted injury upon Himself?You've got the Father, God, sending His own Son to pay for His Father's crimes? And sending His own Son to die for sin which is His Father's own construction. This is not the Biblical God of Love and justice. Ultimately You have made God the origin and source, - therefore the responsible agent, - for sin in creation. But Scripture states that man rebelled AGAINST God.
Consequently You have ultimately removed the guilt of sin from the sinner, yet Bible states man is the enemy of God. Sin does not originate with God nor His will. The Bible clearly illustrates God is love, righteous, just, merciful, Holy; ..... Sin does not reside within these attributes. Psalm 145:17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. Deut 32:4 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and WITHOUT iniquity, just and right is he. |
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| 4/5/09 3:46 PM |
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itsaboutheremnant wrote:
God sent the shooter, if you cant explain this relatively insignificant incident how you gonna explain the billions who are gonna die possibly soon in revelation ? Are you suggesting that God's "knowing"
Is the same as God's "decreeing"???
When dealing with all the actions of sinners?What you appear to be implying is that God ordained sin as part of His will for creation. That is wrong. Sin is disobedience of the will of God NOT acquiesing to God's will. As for the flood and Jerusalem 70AD God did not author/ordain the sin - but in His righteouness carried out the just punishment. GOD Did NOT send the shooter.  As for those who die in sin that is just deserts and righteous justice. |
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| 3/24/09 2:38 PM |
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John UK wrote:
But in 1904-5 in Wales, the conversions were no different to my own and many others in 1979. John
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit for communal Revival is an entirely different event to Regeneration.Spurgeon said "The church wants fresh REVIVALS O! for the days of Cambuslang again, when Whitefield preached with power. O! for the days when in this place hundreds were converted sometimes under Whitefield's sermons. It has been known that two thousand credible cases of conversion have happened under one solitary discourse. O! for the age when eyes should be strained, and ears should be ready to receive the word of God, and when men should drink in the word of life, as it is indeed, the very water of life, which God gives to dying souls! O! for the age of deep feeling—the age of deep, thorough-going earnestness! Let us ask God for it ; let us plead with him for it. Perhaps he has the man, or the men, somewhere, who will shake the world yet; perhaps even now he is about to pour forth a mighty influence upon men, which shall make the church as wonderful in this age, as it ever was in any age that has passed." CHS Yes
Pray GOD that we could see this again today! |
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| 3/22/09 10:44 AM |
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"The Obama administration is no friend to Israel, is no friend to the Jews in America and is no friend to democracy or freedom in America. …Just by his very appointments, we can see him filling positions of power with people who are anti-Semitic, who want to see Israel essentially dissolved as a nation, if not by diplomacy, then certainly by war.""Now here's an interesting article to say the least? But how true is it? It sounds a bit like the old conspiracy theorist at work! On the other hand Obama is definitely liberal and is bound to go for that type of people around him. And if anybody is anti-Israel they have already proved they are! Liberalism is certainly a power in modern politcs especially in EU, UN and UK. The principle theme within it manifests as reduction in all authority, pollution of decent society and removal of traditional standards as well as morals. Watch this space? |
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| 3/9/09 10:56 AM |
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""Our great God is not surprised by this, or anything," Nate Adams, executive director of the Illinois Baptist State Association, said in a statement. "That He allows evil and free will to have their way in tragedies like this is a mystery in many ways."" When will they ever learn? This man's will was not free! It was under the domain of sin and Satan. Psalm 19:13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. Romans 6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. |
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 2/27/09 8:36 AM |
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DJC49 wrote:
Cornelius has brought ,,,,, question which MUST be resolved: "Can one be saved WITHOUT having conscious knowledge and faith in Jesus Christ?" *BUT* The Messiah Cornelius KNEW,,,, "Then David began to speak of Him as 'the Christ,' the Anointed One,—in whose person the typical offices of Prophet, Priest, and King should be combined. Afterwards Isaiah described Him as 'a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief,'—who was 'wounded for our transgressions, and bruised for our iniquities,'—who should 'make His soul a sacrifice for sin,' for 'the Lord hath laid upon Him the iniquities of us all,'—and then, connecting His redeeming work with the justification of His people, he adds, 'By His knowledge shall my righteous Servant justify many, for He shall bear their iniquities;' 'Surely, shall one say, In the Lord have I righteousness,'—'in the Lord shall all the house of Israel be justified and shall glory.' Jeremiah spoke of Him, when he said, 'This is the name whereby He shall be called, The Lord our righteousness.' Zechariah spoke of Him as 'the man whose name is the Branch'—the man who is 'Jehovah's fellow,'—the 'Shepherd,'—'a Priest upon His throne;' and Daniel spoke of Him as 'Messiah the Prince,' who should come..." |
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| 2/27/09 8:03 AM |
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John Calvin wrote:
for because God respected the prayers and alms of Cornelius, so that he endued him with the faith of the gospel Aahh Good to see you John Calvin the grace filled teacher.  And what does Mister Understanding do - BUT doubt his doctrines.
Mr. U. = A Calvinist.. 
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= ON DEPRAVITY
"But as man by the fall did not cease to be a creature, endowed with understanding and will, nor did sin which pervaded the whole race of mankind, deprive him of the human nature, but brought upon him DEPRAVITY AND SPIRITUAL DEATH; so also this grace of regeneration does not treat men as senseless stocks and blocks, nor take away their will and its properties, neither does violence thereto; but spiritually quickens, heals, corrects, and at the same time sweetly and powerfully bends it; that where carnal rebellion and resistance formerly prevailed, a ready and sincere spiritual obedience begins to reign; in which the true and spiritual restoration and freedom of our will consist. Wherefore unless the admirable author of every good work wrought in us, man could have NO HOPE of recovering from his fall BY HIS OWN FREE WILL, by the abuse of which, in a state of innocence, he plunged himself into ruin." (Canons of Dordt) |
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| 1/29/09 2:47 PM |
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"The stark figures are a severe blow to Gordon Brown, who has continually insisted that Britain is better placed than most countries to weather the downturn."Wrong again Gordon! At least Gordon can blame the last Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Oh Hang on that was him wasn't it. Luke 16:13 No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. God won't bless a people who reject Him. Trouble is in UK today we don't have much of a real church left. I blame "free will" religion. |
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| 12/23/08 10:48 AM |
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Sentinel wrote:
May I ask you a question?
Why do you think people post on these boards?
It has become a new habit for me, having started when I was in pain and needed a diversion, and I couldn't concentrate on reading a book. Then, it became a curosity for me. Sentinel + enough already;
Hope you don't mind my joining in. I hope the pain's gone Sentinel.
I have been an SA addict for four years now. Why? Well in my particular situation I can't get much "informed" debate from Christians of various doctrines and who are knowledgeable about their specific doctrinal position.
The local Church doesn't have a large number of folks who are seriously articulate about all aspects of theology and church history.
The SA comments board back in 2005/6 was much busier than today,sadly. But we used to have some really satisfying (even if we did disagree) discussion about Bible, doctrines and a whole variety of topics to interest the Christian mind. I do miss the old days.
Yes there have been things that should not have been posted and anger across the doctrinal divide. But has this not been the case for centuries? Look at Wesley versus Whitefield as an example. They did it by sermon/letters, if they had the computer back then?? Say no more. |
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| 12/21/08 11:17 AM |
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"The majority of Britons do not believe the Biblical story of the birth of Jesus, a survey has suggested."Wonder why these people expect the Truth to come from surveys?
The "majority" of Britains are going to hell therefore wouldn't know anyway. Quote 2
"Of 1,000 people questioned, 70% doubted the account, according to the British Marketing Research Bureau." Satan loves surveys! As the prince of this world and British society, he always gets involved with them. Quote 3
"Almost a quarter of people who described themselves as Christians shared their scepticism." No surprise here is there. Many who claim to be Christian might well be Liberals (completely different religion) or Nominals who wouldn't know the Bible from the bus timetable. Many come to church; - But not all of them come to Christ. The Remnant always were kept as a small quantity. Thats before we go on to discuss the Invisible Church. |
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