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2/25/13 3:11 PM |
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John UK wrote: Ha! There is a world of difference in believing in being spotless, and actually being spotless. Which one are you talking about? Clearly I am talking about taking a serious stand against our own sin and striving by the Spirit for personal holiness in conduct.John UK wrote: As for admonishing posters on here, and preaching at them, I suggest you go out and win some converts for yourself, and preach to them. Thank you for the advice. It would be wonderful if that's all I needed to do, but alas, 80% of church-going men love their porn, and, coincidentally, approximately that percentage also rage against the admonishing of holiness among SermonAudio participants.John UK wrote: Now in case you didn't ever hear the gospel... Thank you for the reminder! I can't get enough of the Good News!John UK wrote: You really believe that pastors are not teaching against sin among God's elect? Or are you relating to liberal and modernist "churches"? Yes, I really believe that. Look at the stats man. How many porn perusing pastors do you imagine preach against porn? |
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2/25/13 1:59 PM |
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Thank you Unprofitable Servant. I agree 100% with what you are saying......except this quote: Unprofitable Servant wrote: ...To quote a famous preacher, it is not the perfection of our life but the direction that matters. They both matter.Certainly our perfection DOES matter to God, as His ultimate goal is that we become ultimately perfect in holiness. I hope you agree that this is not the same as saying that here and now you and I walk continuously in perfect holiness to somehow earn our justification. Nevertheless, precisely because it matters so much it should be our goal -- for blood-washed saints it is our destiny. Look at the Holy Spirit's standard for our walk: "Let fornication be not even MENTIONED among you." Compare that to 80% porn use in the church and you'll understand what I'm trying to communicate! All this allowance for sin is revolting. Greasy grace that says "oh look, you are preaching sinless perfection!" whenever someone dares to admonish the church against moral filth. I never once said that I don't struggle against sin with the Spirit's help -- I'm just saying that I GIVE NO EXCUSE FOR MY SIN and neither should you! Own your wickedness people and REPENT! |
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2/25/13 1:24 AM |
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Dear Rufus,It is not my objective to beat you in a contest of Bible knowledge. My intent is to magnify the necessity of Christ-like purity in a church that grows increasingly wicked. A church that the Son of God died for to present her to Himself SPOTLESS. There is already too much allowance for wickedness; can we not lift up the standard of "holiness, without which no one will see the Lord"? In my view our issue is that you are equating practical sanctification with self-righteousness. Your conclusion seems to be that since self-righteousness cannot justify us (which I agree with wholeheartedly), therefore sanctification (i.e., the fruits of the Spirit) is optional (which I and the Bible disagree with vehemently.) Again, the Bible is clear: "Faith without works is dead." A so-called faith that bears no fruit is worthless and cannot save. Jesus is clear: Branches that bear no fruit are cut off and thrown into the fire. If I may suggest: Study 1st John chapter 3 and pray over the words "he that practices sin is of the devil." Biblically there is a marked difference between a righteous man committing a sin (1st John 1:9) and one who is of the devil and practices sin. Make sure you know which one you are! TB |
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2/24/13 8:01 PM |
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Rufus: "Nor can one evaluate whether one is saved or unsaved according to their fruit."Really? I think that many want to think this because they suppose they are justified IN their sin. Try this instead, as Jesus said: "by their fruits ye shall know them... depart from me ye that work iniquity." There's more to being saved from our sins than a "get out of hell free" card. JESUS HAS THE POWER TO SET US FREE!!! Those who are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God! Faith without works is dead. |
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9/19/12 3:30 AM |
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So what?The devil's a LIAR. Jesus is the TRUTH. The Word says "who can speak of His descendants?" There are a number of papyri dating to the first century that are clear that Jesus was not married. The devil was a liar in the 4th century just like he's a liar today. All he can do is lie about Jesus cause he's already been beat real bad. A lie in the 4th century is no more authoritative than the Davinci Code lie of the 21st century... Jesus is still the TRUTH. The devil's still a LIAR. |
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