Reactions received by OIC1965

reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Elect according to the foreknowledge of God. 1 Peter 1:2.

This is like saying that because Paul said we will be saved by Christ’s life, we’re not saved yet. Think about it.

Oct 4, 2020
reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Elect according to the foreknowledge of God. 1 Peter 1:2.

Before the foundation of the world.

Oct 4, 2020
reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Elect according to the foreknowledge of God. 1 Peter 1:2.

The way you interpret things, a person cannot be saved until the final gun, because Paul says we will be saved ( future tense) by...

Oct 4, 2020
reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Elect according to the foreknowledge of God. 1 Peter 1:2.

I didn’t say He chose us to be in Christ. You’re putting words in my mouth. The text says He chose us in Christ before the foundation...

Oct 4, 2020
reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Elect according to the foreknowledge of God. 1 Peter 1:2.

So Ephesians 1:4 is completely cut off from Ephesians 1:5:LOL:

Oct 4, 2020
reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Elect according to the foreknowledge of God. 1 Peter 1:2.

Are you saved? Because Romans 5:10 mentions a future aspect of salvation just like Romans 8 mentions a future aspect of adoption.

Oct 4, 2020
reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Not By Works.

I can’t answer for other people’s salvific experience, but yes I felt differently. I went from being a God hater to a God lover. I went...

Oct 4, 2020
reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Elect according to the foreknowledge of God. 1 Peter 1:2.

If the fact that Romans 8 stating a future aspect of adoption necessarily means we are not yet adopted, then it necessarily follows that...

Oct 4, 2020
oyster67 reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Not By Works.

I can’t answer for other people’s salvific experience, but yes I felt differently. I went from being a God hater to a God lover. I went...

Oct 4, 2020
oyster67 reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Not By Works.

Instant. The moment I believed I was made new Holy Spirit.

Oct 4, 2020
oyster67 reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Not By Works.

There was a spiritual battle for my life and soul. I was being ripped apart by evil. My eyes were opened to that reality. I also saw the...

Oct 4, 2020
oyster67 reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Not By Works.

Good post. I am not a predeterminist, but I do believe there is a biblical concept of election and predestination. But I do not hold to...

Oct 4, 2020
reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Elect according to the foreknowledge of God. 1 Peter 1:2.

There is a dual aspect of adoption. A past aspect and a future aspect. There is also a future aspect to salvation, yet we are already...

Oct 5, 2020
reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Not By Works.

Good post. I am not a predeterminist, but I do believe there is a biblical concept of election and predestination. But I do not hold to...

Oct 5, 2020
Rosemaryx reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Not By Works.

I can’t answer for other people’s salvific experience, but yes I felt differently. I went from being a God hater to a God lover. I went...

Oct 5, 2020
Rosemaryx reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Not By Works.

Instant. The moment I believed I was made new Holy Spirit.

Oct 5, 2020
reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Elect according to the foreknowledge of God. 1 Peter 1:2.

And they don’t change the clear meaning of the following verses. Καθώς, simply means “as”, “just as”, or “even as”. He blessed us...

Oct 5, 2020
reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Elect according to the foreknowledge of God. 1 Peter 1:2.

I’m a scripture guy. I don’t add or take away from scripture. Therefore I say only what scripture says. Scripture does not say chosen...

Oct 5, 2020
reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Elect according to the foreknowledge of God. 1 Peter 1:2.

No it doesn’t. That’s not the function of καθώς at all.

Oct 5, 2020
reacted to OIC1965's post in the thread Elect according to the foreknowledge of God. 1 Peter 1:2.

My Greek NT includes the word ήμας, which means “us” with εκλεγεί Which means “He chose”. IE He chose US. Since you didn’t answer my...

Oct 5, 2020