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Perhaps being a "coward" on a forum isn't so bad after all, since the delusional "hero" on this one can't spell to swell -- never knowing the difference between "your" and "you're", while simultaneously believing he has earned credibility with everything he says. :coffee:
The wages for sin is death.
 

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Eph 2:8 Τῇ Tē|G3588|Art-DFS|- γὰρ gar|G1063|Conj|For χάριτί chariti|G5485|N-DFS|by grace ἐστε este|G1510|V-PIA-2P|you are σεσῳσμένοι sesōsmenoi|G4982|V-RPM/P-NMP|saved διὰ dia|G1223|Prep|through πίστεως· pisteōs|G4102|N-GFS|faith, καὶ kai|G2532|Conj|and τοῦτο touto|G3778|DPro-NNS|this οὐκ ouk|G3756|Adv|not ἐξ ex|G1537|Prep|of ὑμῶν, hymōn|G4771|PPro-G2P|yourselves; Θεοῦ Theou|G2316|N-GMS|[it is] of God τὸ to|G3588|Art-NNS|the δῶρον· dōron|G1435|N-NNS|gift,

Grace-- Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
you are σεσῳσμένοι sesōsmenoi|G4982|V-RPM/P-NMP|saved


N-GFS|faith--Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular

τοῦτο touto|G3778|DPro-NNS--Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular

Theou|G2316|N-GMS|[it is] of God==Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular--

No- I don't have to use online sources-But I guess Blue Letter Bible can parse the Grammars and Morphology such as these highlighted in red-now you have to find out what a Genitive-Nominative-and Dative means is.

Reason why most here are falling short is that they don't want to read secondary source or "exegetical stuff"-nor the Grammars or Syntax as it is in the TR-or Hebrew, for that matter.

There is ONE member-that I know of that study this way-@Genez
Shalom
J.
I don't get it. I still don't know from where you're getting this info. I have many dictionary and lexicon resources in my bible software, but none of them give me this gender info. But BLB is a source that does provide much of the above info.
 
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Did you just cherry-pick another bible verse? :coffee:
Gods Grace will stand upright when his son sends sinners to hell.

But as we know he will take no pleasure in it, because is grace is kind and sufficient for him, to stand upright as he casts the ungodly into the pit. 😊

For it is his grace you have been saved, not thou own grace. Less anyone should boast.

His undeserving love is his love is his undeserving love, and not thou own.

His love is undeserving love, because his love is kind (Grace).

His love is only undeserving to thou when your love is also undeserving to thee.

That is the gospel.
 

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the kjv this scripture is addressed to everyone and not aimed at singling people out.

Quite clearly God's grace is given because he's kind, not because he gives his grace as an unmerited favor.

And quite clearly Grace must be present in the person, to whom have been saved By Grace.

So quite clearly the only way a person is saved by Grace is if they have grace.

And only the remnant will be saved.

So God's grace will ignore those who will not be apart of the remnant 😊
And quite clearly Grace must be present in the person, to whom have been saved By Grace.

Scripture emphasizes God's grace as unconditional, not dependent on the presence of "grace" within the individual.


While the emphasis in this statement might seem to be on grace, it actually shifts it onto human qualities, suggesting that individuals need some inherent "grace" to be saved. Instead, the biblical message emphasizes God's unconditional grace offered freely to all through Jesus Christ. Our response of faith allows us to receive this gift, not the other way around.

Quite clearly God's grace is given because he's kind, not because he gives his grace as an unmerited favor.

The word "grace" in the Bible often translates from the Greek word "charis," which emphasizes the concept of unmerited favor. Here are some key biblical passages that highlight this aspect of grace:

  • Ephesians 2:8-9: "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not of works, that no one should boast." This verse clearly states that salvation comes through grace, not by our own efforts, making it a gift, not something earned.
  • Romans 3:23-24: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus." Here, justification (being declared righteous by God) is presented as a free gift through grace, not something we deserve
While grace is unmerited, it doesn't diminish God's kindness. Imagine a kind king who pardons a prisoner. The pardon isn't because the prisoner deserved it, but because of the king's kindness and desire for mercy. Similarly, God's grace flows from his immense love and desire for our salvation.

And only the remnant will be saved.

Limited Interpretation:
This statement often stems from a specific interpretation of certain verses, particularly in the Old Testament, where God speaks of "a remnant" being saved from judgment or exile. However, these verses are primarily addressing specific historical contexts and shouldn't be generalized to apply to the entire concept of salvation in the New Testament.

Universal Love and Sacrifice: The New Testament emphasizes God's love for all people (John 3:16) and Jesus' sacrifice for the sins of the world (1 John 2:2). Passages like Romans 10:9 ("whoever") and 1 Timothy 2:4 ("who desires all people to be saved") highlight the universality of God's offer of salvation, not a limitation to a select few.

Free Will and Response: The Bible acknowledges human free will and the importance of responding to God's grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). While God desires everyone to be saved, individuals have the choice to accept or reject his offer.

Focus on Faith: The emphasis in the New Testament is on faith in Christ as the path to salvation, not on being part of a predetermined group. Passages like Romans 10:9 and John 1:12 emphasize that whoever believes and confesses their faith in Jesus can be saved.
Therefore, while the Bible occasionally uses the term "remnant" in specific historical contexts, it doesn't support the idea that only a limited number of people will be saved. The message of the New Testament emphasizes God's universal love, Christ's sacrifice for all, and the importance of individual faith and response.
 
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And quite clearly Grace must be present in the person, to whom have been saved By Grace.

Scripture emphasizes God's grace as unconditional, not dependent on the presence of "grace" within the individual.


While the emphasis in this statement might seem to be on grace, it actually shifts it onto human qualities, suggesting that individuals need some inherent "grace" to be saved. Instead, the biblical message emphasizes God's unconditional grace offered freely to all through Jesus Christ. Our response of faith allows us to receive this gift, not the other way around.

Quite clearly God's grace is given because he's kind, not because he gives his grace as an unmerited favor.

The word "grace" in the Bible often translates from the Greek word "charis," which emphasizes the concept of unmerited favor. Here are some key biblical passages that highlight this aspect of grace:

  • Ephesians 2:8-9: "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not of works, that no one should boast." This verse clearly states that salvation comes through grace, not by our own efforts, making it a gift, not something earned.
  • Romans 3:23-24: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus." Here, justification (being declared righteous by God) is presented as a free gift through grace, not something we deserve
While grace is unmerited, it doesn't diminish God's kindness. Imagine a kind king who pardons a prisoner. The pardon isn't because the prisoner deserved it, but because of the king's kindness and desire for mercy. Similarly, God's grace flows from his immense love and desire for our salvation.

And only the remnant will be saved.

Limited Interpretation: This statement often stems from a specific interpretation of certain verses, particularly in the Old Testament, where God speaks of "a remnant" being saved from judgment or exile. However, these verses are primarily addressing specific historical contexts and shouldn't be generalized to apply to the entire concept of salvation in the New Testament.

Universal Love and Sacrifice: The New Testament emphasizes God's love for all people (John 3:16) and Jesus' sacrifice for the sins of the world (1 John 2:2). Passages like Romans 10:9 ("whoever") and 1 Timothy 2:4 ("who desires all people to be saved") highlight the universality of God's offer of salvation, not a limitation to a select few.

Free Will and Response: The Bible acknowledges human free will and the importance of responding to God's grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). While God desires everyone to be saved, individuals have the choice to accept or reject his offer.

Focus on Faith: The emphasis in the New Testament is on faith in Christ as the path to salvation, not on being part of a predetermined group. Passages like Romans 10:9 and John 1:12 emphasize that whoever believes and confesses their faith in Jesus can be saved.
Therefore, while the Bible occasionally uses the term "remnant" in specific historical contexts, it doesn't support the idea that only a limited number of people will be saved. The message of the New Testament emphasizes God's universal love, Christ's sacrifice for all, and the importance of individual faith and response.
Massive error in your statement,

God love is not conditional , because Gods love is kind.

The argument you propose is God will only give his love if you love.

Total nonsense,

God gives his love because he wants to.
 

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I don't get it. I still don't know from where you're getting this info. I have many dictionary and lexicon resources in my bible software, but none of them give me this gender info. But BLB is a source that does provide much of the above info.
To be honest with you-I have wasted many years in doing word studies instead of Bible study-Especially hermeneutics and the exegetical approach to Scriptures-and I hardly use my Lexicons and Dictionaries since the info is in the Grammatical construction of the TR.
I mean-did you know our salvation is in the PluralPerfect?

Shalom
J.
 

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Massive error in your statement,

God love is not conditional , because Gods love is kind.

The argument you propose is God will only give his love if you love.

Total nonsense,

God gives his love because he wants to.
The easiest type of person to rescue is someone who knows they need it. God has trouble rescuing the self-righteous. Not so much with those who are humbly repentant. Jesus once said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent.” (Luke 5:3,32)

“For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.” (Colossians 1:13–14)
 

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The easiest type of person to rescue is someone who knows they need it. God has trouble rescuing the self-righteous. Not so much with those who are humbly repentant. Jesus once said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent.” (Luke 5:3,32)

“For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.” (Colossians 1:13–14)
Luk 18:10 “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
Luk 18:11 The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
Luk 18:12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’
Luk 18:13 But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’
Luk 18:14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
 

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And quite clearly Grace must be present in the person, to whom have been saved By Grace.

Scripture emphasizes God's grace as unconditional, not dependent on the presence of "grace" within the individual.
FYI, unless you clearly state that T-m's words are in bold green text, it looks like they are your words that you want emphasized.
 

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Massive error in your statement,

God love is not conditional , because Gods love is kind.

The argument you propose is God will only give his love if you love.

Total nonsense,

God gives his love because he wants to.
I am not saying that God's love is conditional our choice to accept that love is.


The Bible emphasizes God's unconditional love for humanity. Passages like John 3:16 ("For God so loved the world...") and Romans 5:8 ("while we were still sinners, Christ died for us") highlight this concept. God's love is seen as inherent to his character, not dependent on our actions. However, the statement acknowledges that we have a choice regarding this love. We can choose to accept God's love, opening ourselves to a relationship with him and the blessings that come with it. Conversely, we can choose to reject it, living life and death apart from his presence and grace.

This concept is similar to a gift. Imagine a parent offering a loving gift to their child. The parent's love is unconditional, but the child has the choice to accept or reject the gift. Similarly, God's love is freely given, but we have the agency to choose whether to embrace it and experience its benefits.


The Bible describes a state of separation from God after death, often referred to as "hell" or the "lake of fire" (Revelation 20:14-15). Passages like Romans 6:23 ("For the wages of sin is death...") highlight the consequence of sin – separation from God, who is the source of life.

While God's love is unconditional, rejecting his offer of forgiveness through Christ (John 3:16) leaves that separation unaddressed. This separation, sometimes understood as the lake of fire, is a consequence of rejecting God's love and the path of reconciliation he offers.
 
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The easiest type of person to rescue is someone who knows they need it. God has trouble rescuing the self-righteous. Not so much with those who are humbly repentant. Jesus once said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent.” (Luke 5:3,32)

“For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.” (Colossians 1:13–14)
The lord does not rescue those who show no love to him, is not because his love is conditional

Because by there fruits you shall know them.

Everybody gets a fruit to love like God does.

But not everyone will.

They cut themselves off.

Everyone is a given a mercy seed.

But not everyone will grow in love.

For many will go to hell.

As the wages for sin is death,

And only the remnant will be saved.

A remnant is a small piece of the leftovers that have already been saved.
 

Dino246

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Gods Grace will stand upright when his son sends sinners to hell.

But as we know he will take no pleasure in it, because is grace is kind and sufficient for him, to stand upright as he casts the ungodly into the pit. 😊

For it is his grace you have been saved, not thou own grace. Less anyone should boast.

His undeserving love is his love is his undeserving love, and not thou own.

His love is undeserving love, because his love is kind (Grace).

His love is only undeserving to thou when your love is also undeserving to thee.

That is the gospel.
Without proper employment of English grammar (along with correct spelling), your misuse of KJV pronouns just seems silly.
 
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I am not saying that God's love is conditional our choice to accept that love is.


The Bible emphasizes God's unconditional love for humanity. Passages like John 3:16 ("For God so loved the world...") and Romans 5:8 ("while we were still sinners, Christ died for us") highlight this concept. God's love is seen as inherent to his character, not dependent on our actions. However, the statement acknowledges that we have a choice regarding this love. We can choose to accept God's love, opening ourselves to a relationship with him and the blessings that come with it. Conversely, we can choose to reject it, living life and death apart from his presence and grace.

This concept is similar to a gift. Imagine a parent offering a loving gift to their child. The parent's love is unconditional, but the child has the choice to accept or reject the gift. Similarly, God's love is freely given, but we have the agency to choose whether to embrace it and experience its benefits.


The Bible describes a state of separation from God after death, often referred to as "hell" or the "lake of fire" (Revelation 20:14-15). Passages like Romans 6:23 ("For the wages of sin is death...") highlight the consequence of sin – separation from God, who is the source of life.

While God's love is unconditional, rejecting his offer of forgiveness through Christ (John 3:16) leaves that separation unaddressed. This separation, sometimes understood as the lake of fire, is a consequence of rejecting God's love and the path of reconciliation he offers.
Your missing the point again.

Gods love is unconditional because he is kind.
Or
Gods love is conditional because he is kind.

The moment a person tries to justify Gods love is given to them because they are the way they are, They use the argument conditional or unconditional love.

Gods love is described as that in the bible, but his love is neither unconditional or conditional

His love is love, because God is love.

Is love is not unconditional because is love is kind.

Is love is kind because is love is kind.
 

Dino246

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The lord does not rescue those who show no love to him, is not because his love is conditional
Huh? That doesn't make sense.

Because by there fruits you shall know them.
The word is "their", not "there" (and not "they're" either).

Everybody gets a fruit to love like God does.
Nothing in Scripture says that.

Everyone is a given a mercy seed.
Nope. Not in Scripture either.

A remnant is a small piece of the leftovers that have already been saved.
Wrong. Everyone that is saved is saved. The remnant is the portion of humanity that is saved.
 

Dino246

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Your missing the point again.
The word is "you're" (and not "yore" or "ewer" either).

Gods love is unconditional because he is kind.
Or
Gods love is conditional because he is kind.
Which is it? It can't be both.

The moment a person tries to justify Gods love is given to them because they are the way they are, They use the argument conditional or unconditional love.
That makes no sense.

Gods love is described as that in the bible, but his love is neither unconditional or conditional
Again, that doesn't makes sense.
 
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Huh? That doesn't make sense.


The word is "their", not "there" (and not "they're" either).


Nothing in Scripture says that.


Nope. Not in Scripture either.


Wrong. Everyone that is saved is saved. The remnant is the portion of humanity that is saved.
As witnessed many times, where by you choose to find someone to disagree with everything they say, you them split there sentences apart, and twist everything they say.

And I know since I have become your latest conquest, and latest person to victimise, it wouldn't belong before you start to split my sentences apart.

Your a first class victimiser.

And victimising is a disgusting crime.

The wages for sin is death.
 

Dino246

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As witnessed many times, where by you choose to find someone to disagree with everything they say, you them split there sentences apart, and twist everything they say.

And I know since I have become your latest conquest, and latest person to victimise, it wouldn't belong before you start to split my sentences apart.

Your a first class victimiser.

And victimising is a disgusting crime.

The wages for sin is death.
Get the chip off your shoulder and start learning instead of whining. I haven't twisted anything you say.