Calvinists are preaching a false message .
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NOV25 said "One is saved by faith, saving faith is a gift of God the Spirit who comes to whom he wills, when he wills. "
1. Actually Scripture says that faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. (Romans 10:17). This is a reference to the Gospel, as the entire chapter proves.
2. Peter clarifies that still further and calls that Word of God the Gospel, which is also "the incorruptible seed" of the New Birth. (1 Peter 1:23-25)
3. James concurs and call it "the Word of Truth" and again implies that it is the "seed" of the New Birth. (James 1:18)
4. Christ commanded the apostles and the Church to preach the Gospel to every creature. (Mark 16:15) Which implied that faith comes by hearing the preaching of the Gospel.
5. Paul clearly stated that God now commands all men everywhere to repent. (Acts 17:30) Which again implies that the hearing of the Gospel leads to repentance.
In brief, all those Scriptures REFUTE your false doctrine that God gives the gift of saving faith to some, and withholds it from others. That would be a violation of the character of God as well as the Gospel.
At the same time, the spiritual gift of faith is given to those WHO ARE ALREADY SAVED. Which means that you are quite confused about the Gospel and saving faith. It is therefore time to abandon man-made doctrines.[/QUOTE]
1. Actually Scripture says that faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. (Romans 10:17). This is a reference to the Gospel, as the entire chapter proves.
2. Peter clarifies that still further and calls that Word of God the Gospel, which is also "the incorruptible seed" of the New Birth. (1 Peter 1:23-25)
3. James concurs and call it "the Word of Truth" and again implies that it is the "seed" of the New Birth. (James 1:18)
4. Christ commanded the apostles and the Church to preach the Gospel to every creature. (Mark 16:15) Which implied that faith comes by hearing the preaching of the Gospel.
5. Paul clearly stated that God now commands all men everywhere to repent. (Acts 17:30) Which again implies that the hearing of the Gospel leads to repentance.
In brief, all those Scriptures REFUTE your false doctrine that God gives the gift of saving faith to some, and withholds it from others. That would be a violation of the character of God as well as the Gospel.
At the same time, the spiritual gift of faith is given to those WHO ARE ALREADY SAVED. Which means that you are quite confused about the Gospel and saving faith. It is therefore time to abandon man-made doctrines.[/QUOTE]
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Please read what you said:
I don't have a theology . I'm not adhering or promoting any so called 'giant of the faith ' with a beard lol 😆 i believe the bible.
as you mock men with beards you should know how much you have contradicted yourself.
FYI you said, " I don't have a Theology" before you said You never said you did not have one.
You said you believe the Bible which means you do have a theology even if you are unwittingly knowing of it.
You are correct it is pointless to explain to you what you are not able to grasp.
I don't have a theology . I'm not adhering or promoting any so called 'giant of the faith ' with a beard lol 😆 i believe the bible.
as you mock men with beards you should know how much you have contradicted yourself.
FYI you said, " I don't have a Theology" before you said You never said you did not have one.
You said you believe the Bible which means you do have a theology even if you are unwittingly knowing of it.
You are correct it is pointless to explain to you what you are not able to grasp.
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Peter 1:1ff
1 Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, 3 by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ:
Philippians 1:29
29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him,
Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.
Acts 3:16
16 By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see.
Even our faith is a grace to us granted by God. Amen. Because if it wasn't then we could take credit by our works.
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When those Scriptures are properly interpreted (in context) they will never refute the ones I have posted. Scripture does not contradict itself. So now you should try to interpret them properly.
And no genuine believers take credit for their salvation, since eternal life is God's gift to the ones who believe.
And no genuine believers take credit for their salvation, since eternal life is God's gift to the ones who believe.
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