Ask away.. I am willing to answer any question any about my biblical beliefs
- Thread starter 4runner
- Start date
-
Christian Chat is a moderated online Christian community allowing Christians around the world to fellowship with each other in real time chat via webcam, voice, and text, with the Christian Chat app. You can also start or participate in a Bible-based discussion here in the Christian Chat Forums, where members can also share with each other their own videos, pictures, or favorite Christian music.
If you are a Christian and need encouragement and fellowship, we're here for you! If you are not a Christian but interested in knowing more about Jesus our Lord, you're also welcome! Want to know what the Bible says, and how you can apply it to your life? Join us!
To make new Christian friends now around the world, click here to join Christian Chat.
I believe so. Here are a few
Philippians 2
5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
Colossaians 2:9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
1st Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
Titus 2:13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
For clarification on the Titus passage, because I think it is the most clear of all, yet over looked.
God ''The Father'' doesnt appear when Jesus returns. The Great God and Savior is Jesus Christ
Philippians 2
5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
Colossaians 2:9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
1st Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
Titus 2:13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
For clarification on the Titus passage, because I think it is the most clear of all, yet over looked.
God ''The Father'' doesnt appear when Jesus returns. The Great God and Savior is Jesus Christ
No.
To be honest I think Seminary does more harm than good for most people. I got my training being taught by God Himself, kind of like Paul, but unlike Paul it was through studying the Word, not through direct revelation
However Paul was well verses in the O.T.
Yes
About 15 on Thursdays, and 5 on Mondays (Not including me or my wife).
No, not really, but some of my buyers were at first...most of them thought I had to have been joking....lol
To be honest I think Seminary does more harm than good for most people. I got my training being taught by God Himself, kind of like Paul, but unlike Paul it was through studying the Word, not through direct revelation
However Paul was well verses in the O.T.
Yes
About 15 on Thursdays, and 5 on Mondays (Not including me or my wife).
No, not really, but some of my buyers were at first...most of them thought I had to have been joking....lol
Last edited:
Philippians 2:5 the word translated "form" is the Greek morphe which is always used to describe outward appearance, in this case the verse is saying that although Christ appeared to be like God (miracles, prophecy, wisdom), he did not count himself or grasp at being God's equal (unlike Adam).
Colossians 2:9 dwells is in the present tense and may well refer to his post-resurrection state only.
1 Timothy 3:16 is a poor translation and based on late manuscripts that are not supported by earlier MSS, as you can see by reading other translations (NIV, NASB, RSV, etc)
Titus 2:13 is based on the use of the Granville-Sharp rule, to which there are so many exceptions in the NT that the rule is only selectively applied according to the translators biases. Also, there is no indication from ancient Greek texts that the Granville-Sharp rule was actually in existance at the time that the scriptures were written.
These are all texts that have to be considered, but are you convinced that they are absolutely conclusive?
Colossians 2:9 dwells is in the present tense and may well refer to his post-resurrection state only.
1 Timothy 3:16 is a poor translation and based on late manuscripts that are not supported by earlier MSS, as you can see by reading other translations (NIV, NASB, RSV, etc)
Titus 2:13 is based on the use of the Granville-Sharp rule, to which there are so many exceptions in the NT that the rule is only selectively applied according to the translators biases. Also, there is no indication from ancient Greek texts that the Granville-Sharp rule was actually in existance at the time that the scriptures were written.
These are all texts that have to be considered, but are you convinced that they are absolutely conclusive?
Yes I am convinced, I totally believe Jesus is God. I not only believe Paul believed this, but that Jesus said He was.
As far as your belief goes, that is something you are going to have to continue studying and praying about.
Here is prayer I pray regularly....
If I believe anything falsely correct me.
If I have processed your word correctly affirm me.
If I distrust anyone wrongly show me.
If I trust anyone who means me harm warn me.
My prayer is to grow in the knowledge of you, your love, your word, and in your pure truth.
I want to love others as you love them
I want to be the man you have called me to be.
I want to be a witness for you , the kind you need to grow your Kingdom.
Most of all I just want to sit at your feet and behold you glory, your beauty, your Majesty.
I emboldened the first two lines, as it is what is pertinent to our convo. We all need to continuously search for truth as we seek God's heart.
As far as your belief goes, that is something you are going to have to continue studying and praying about.
Here is prayer I pray regularly....
If I believe anything falsely correct me.
If I have processed your word correctly affirm me.
If I distrust anyone wrongly show me.
If I trust anyone who means me harm warn me.
My prayer is to grow in the knowledge of you, your love, your word, and in your pure truth.
I want to love others as you love them
I want to be the man you have called me to be.
I want to be a witness for you , the kind you need to grow your Kingdom.
Most of all I just want to sit at your feet and behold you glory, your beauty, your Majesty.
I emboldened the first two lines, as it is what is pertinent to our convo. We all need to continuously search for truth as we seek God's heart.
E
If justification is by grace as you say, through faith and not of works. If man could never do anything to save himself. then how could a man ever lose his eternal life?
ps, I am not talking about a licentious person who said a prayer and never changed their lives. I am talking about a true believe who walked with God for many years.
ps, I am not talking about a licentious person who said a prayer and never changed their lives. I am talking about a true believe who walked with God for many years.
E
1. I am not calvanist.
2. What are they if they walk away from faith and reject christ. are they not an antichrist? does not john say they departed to PROVE they were never of us (in other words prove their true heart) and they dd not lose salvation they never had it?
3. It is work to keep faith. anyone who says it is not has not walked with God and suffered satanic attack. sometimes we are overcome and walk away. because they are broken and have little faith.
which brings us to 4.
4. How much faith does it take for God to say yes I will give you my gift?
2. What are they if they walk away from faith and reject christ. are they not an antichrist? does not john say they departed to PROVE they were never of us (in other words prove their true heart) and they dd not lose salvation they never had it?
3. It is work to keep faith. anyone who says it is not has not walked with God and suffered satanic attack. sometimes we are overcome and walk away. because they are broken and have little faith.
which brings us to 4.
4. How much faith does it take for God to say yes I will give you my gift?
E
I am not Armenian either 
John said it about those who are now against christ. No longer believe
Paul has many times stated that those who claim to have faith can depart form it. I have seen no place where he said they actually have it.
Yeah but how much faith is this. Think of the mustard seed.
John said it about those who are now against christ. No longer believe
Paul has many times stated that those who claim to have faith can depart form it. I have seen no place where he said they actually have it.
It takes saving faith
C
Hi 4runner,
got loads of questions, here are two:
1. What about people being born in religions other than Christianity? Are they lost only because the are born in the "wrong" faith?
2. Will Jesus forgive any sin?? I mean even if someone has killed a person, will Jesus still forgive him (although it says in one of the 10 commendments not to do such a thing).
Thank you.
got loads of questions, here are two:
1. What about people being born in religions other than Christianity? Are they lost only because the are born in the "wrong" faith?
2. Will Jesus forgive any sin?? I mean even if someone has killed a person, will Jesus still forgive him (although it says in one of the 10 commendments not to do such a thing).
Thank you.
Yes, a relationship with Jesus Christ is the only way to receive life eternal with God. However no matter where you were born or what faith you were born into, you can receive Jesus as your Savior deny all other false religion, and become a follower of Christ.
Yes all sin is forgivable, except for the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit
Yes all sin is forgivable, except for the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit