We know in the scripture that it was prophesied that a THRONE of MERCY shall be set up which is Christ’s throne.

Isaiah 16:5
And in MERCY shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the TABERNACLE OF DAVID, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.

This is known as the Tabernacle of David and we see that it was fulfilled with Christ the “Son of David” and mentioned in:

Acts 15:16-17

16 After this I will return, and will build again the TABERNACLE OF DAVID, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:

17 That the RESIDUE of men might SEEK after THE LORD, and all the GENTILES, upon whom my NAME IS CALLED, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.

We know that Christ is that LIGHT:

Isaiah 42:6

6 I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a LIGHT of the GENTILES;

Isaiah 33:20
Look upon ZION...a TABERNACLE that shall not be taken down...

Dr. Tim wrote:
Thanks, Brother Kev. Water under the bridge as far as I'm concerned.

Tares Among the Wheat

Lamp in the Dark

Dr. Tim wrote:
Connor, I would like to apologize to you and to others on this forum for the harsh tone I have used in some of my previous posts. There is no excuse, and I won't try to make any.
If I may offer a suggestion, perhaps you might consider being somewhat less confrontational in your approach. Please bear in mind that many, if not most, of those who use this site are quite a bit older than you (I actually have several grandchildren older than you are), and from a cultural as well as a Christian standpoint it would not be inappropriate to address them with some respect.
While I disagree with your views on several issues, I do admire your zeal and courage in standing for what you hold to be the truth. God bless you, my young brother in Christ.

John UK wrote:
The problem I have with that, is that the atonement is past not present, so how can it change?

John UK wrote:
Lurker,
Yes the RCC believes that the blood of Christ is available today, and you can drink it if you want.
I say that it has gone, already sprinkled on the mercy seat for those for whom it particularly atoned and particularly redeemed.

1 Peter 1:2
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and SPRINKLING OF THE BLOOD of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

Hebrews 12:24
And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the BLOOD OF SPRINKLING, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.

Dr. Tim wrote:
Well, we clearly are never going to agree on this issue, and I don't know why I take the cheese every time you guys bait the trap. At any rate, it's time to get the possum in the oven, so good day to you ALL.

Romans 11:7

7 What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.

You guys tell me how blind men are suppose to look and I’ll agree with what you are saying. Don’t you know before you were saved you were blind and naked?

Ephesians 1:18

18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

What is looking to Christ but accepting spiritual things.

1 Corinthians 2:14

14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

You cannot SEE the kingdom of God unless?

Deuteronomy 29:4

4 Yet the Lord hath not given you an heart to perceive, and EYES TO SEE, and ears to hear, unto this day.

Mt 10:22 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. (100% all men hate?)
Mt 19:26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. ("all kinds of things" - can God lie? Can He change the plan He has decreed?)
Mt 21:26 But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet. (Did 100% of "all" the people think John was a prophet?)
Mr 1:37 And when they had found him, they said unto him, All 3956 men seek for thee. (100%, Really?)
Mr 13:13 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. (100% of the people in the world hate?
Lu 3:15 And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; (100% every human being?)
Lu 4:15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all ( "all types"). (Everyone that heard him glorified him? 100%?)
Lu 11:41 But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.
Luke20:6,21:38,

Dr. Tim wrote:
"You... but many, many texts that make it very plain that ANYONE WHO WILL COME TO JESUS IN FAITH CAN BE SAVED.

Ephesians 2:8

8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Dr. Tim wrote:
No, Ladybug, Isaiah 45:22 doesn't mean that all will be saved. It just means that all may be saved. Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. (1 Timothy 2:6)

Mark 10:45

45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Maybe the verse you gave means Jesus Christ gave His life a ransom for all races of man?

Maybe your not understanding how all was used in Greek.

John Gill

Mt 20:28 for the Hebrew word כל, to which this answers, signifies sometimes many, a multitude, and sometimes only a part of a multitude, as Kimchi observes y: or rather it intends that Christ gave himself a ransom for all sorts of men, for men of every rank and quality, of every state and condition, of every age and sex, and for all sorts of sinners, and for some out of every kindred, tongue, people, and nation, for both Jews and Gentiles; which latter may more especially be designed by all, as they are sometimes by the world, and the whole world;

John UK wrote:
Now if you should believe in limited atonement, I would not condemn you for that; there are many preachers here on SA who would agree with you. And the doctrine can be arrived at from scriptural logic.

John UK wrote:
Kev, you rightly wish to contend earnestly for the faith. So do the Presbies, Baptists, Methodists, Anglicans, IFB's here on SA. Shall we ALL contend for the faith?

As I have said before many of the things people write to others needsto be read and see if they apply to the writer. It is absolutely amazing how this happens in these discussions.

Another Michael wrote:
Hey! Did someone say I ought to condemn John UK Wales, the Sola Scriptura man as being some kind of .....
Old Timey Calvinist...
Why the next thing somebody is liable to post something like how Almighty God is both able and of such immeasurable worth that He actually "wins the hearts of sinners"
Don't they know the God has to force Himself upon sinners or they never would love Him ; try telling a young woman the man who just raped her was only doing it because she would never be his Bride without irresistible affection. Or worse if she resisted this monster, his friends would tie up and beat up upon her until she willing submitted to his enslavement

Watcher wrote:
It's that subtle deception that run through their veins. These very same people, when challenged to examine themselves, will not because they KNOW FULL WELL they are right, and we are wrong.
I had a friend like this once. He accused me of being off theologically and judgmental, and when asked to point out the areas, he couldn't. I asked him if he had spent time in prayer regarding my supposed errors and he got mad at me. I am finding more and more, the church is full of fakery. They wear these masks of religion yet underneath, they are full of spiritual leprosy.

Ladybug wrote:
I have been guilty of personal attacks, as God has mercifully made me aware. His word is true, precious, and should cause us to tremble.
This sermon is a 'must hear' for all ---https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=1241788451
May God have mercy on us, may He be pleased to reveal His truth as we take our proper place and bow low in His honor, desiring to be taught by His Spirit.

Ladybug wrote:
Are we to get our theology from mortal, fallible men or from the word of God?
God has MERCY on all, mercy does not equate love.
Scriptural support has been given to show God loves a select group/people - His elect. It is only when the ear is shut and the eyes blinded that these truths are not comprehended. Bearing false witness against Bonny is a sin J.UK, you have done this in the past as well to others. IF you fear God, then bridle your tongue- "Don't speak evil against each other, brethren" (James 4:11)....
1Jn 4:10  Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.  Notice two things- God loved 'US', this love proven by an action - Christ being the 'propitiation' for our sins. Does it say 'all'? Christ made payment, in full, for the sins of a particular people - God's elect, whom He loves.
If you choose to resort to sinful personal attacks, like stating one is 'acting like a devil', etc. it is wise to NOT comment.