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Holy Spirit: In Conversion (Part 2)
Much of the denominational world are Calvinists in doctrine. They believe that there must be a direct operation of the Holy Spirit on the heart of a man before he can be converted. Nathan Rice (a Presbyterian) made this statement … Continue reading
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Holy Spirit: In Conversion (Part 1)
Much of Christendom are Calvinistic in doctrine. They hold to the following five points, known as the T.U.L.I.P.: (1) Total Depravity. Man is born in sin. He is incapable of doing good. He is even incapable of understanding God’s will … Continue reading
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“When It’s Your Time to Go…”
At times, I have been in a conversation with someone talking about death, and they say, “It was just his time to go. When your time is up, it’s up,” This is fatalism. Fatalism is a doctrine that God has … Continue reading
How Does God Give Souls to Jesus?
“My Father, who has given them to Me…” (John 10:29) – several passages speak of the fact that the Father has given souls to His Son (see John 6:37-39; 10:28-29; 17:11-12; 18:9). The question is: “How does God give to … Continue reading
Foreknowledge, Predestination, and Election
In earlier lessons, we defined these words, and individually considered these words from New Testament passages that use these words. However, for simplicity sake, we did not consider those passages in which more than one of these words appear. In … Continue reading
Posted in calvinism, Textual study, Word Study
Tagged 1 Peter 1, adoption, elect, election, Ephesians 1, foreknowlege, foreordain, foreordination, huiothesia, predestination, Romans 8
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Election
The word “elect” (chosen) is used, in some form, nearly thirty times, to refer to the saved or God’s saving man (Matthew 20:16; 22:14; 24:22; 24:24; 24:31; Mark 13:20; 13:20; 13:22; 13:27; Luke 18:7; Romans 8:33; 11:5; 11:7; 11:28; Ephesians 1:4; … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Peter 1, 2 Thessalonians 2, 2 Timothy 2, chosen, eklego, elect, election, firstfruits, haireo, models of election
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Predestination
The word “predestination” (foreordination ASV) appears in some form eight times, in reference to God’s dealings with man (Acts 4:27-28; Romans 8: 29; 8:30-9:23; 1 Corinthians 2:7; Ephesians 1:5; 1:11; 2:10). At times, the word is connected with other words, … Continue reading
Foreknowledge
The word “foreknowledge” appears, in some form, in reference to God, four times in the King James Version (Acts 2:23; Romans 8:29; Romans 11:2; 1 Peter 1:2). At times, this word is joined with other words, which also, we will … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Peter 1, Acts 2, foreknowlege, foreordain, foundation of the world, proginosko, Romans 11
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Man: Sinful Nature
Do we have a sinful inborn nature? The NIV evidently thinks so for it “translates” the term sarx 25 times into English “sinful nature.” The KJV, 148 out of 151 occurrences renders the term “flesh.” The remaining 3 times it is … Continue reading
Eternal Life: Future or Present?
I read an article recently regarding eternal life. It was written, “Everlasting life doesn’t begin when you die. Everlasting life begins the moment you believe in Jesus for it. Jesus says, ‘He who believes in Me has [right now – … Continue reading
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Tagged calvinism, eternal life, once saved always saved
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