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I have no idea what version of the Bible you study from, but I think you need to throw it out and get an accurate one! Then re-read what is proclaimed and pay attention to the words WE and US. Who are these words referring to?

It would be well for you to make the following scripture an in-depth study to gain a better understanding of the true meaning! Ephesians 1:3-10 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as...

To answer your question, YES! I believe that scripture supports the fact that God chose a particular people to be His. God did all this in order to demonstrate his mercy, to the praise of the riches of his glorious grace. As the apostle says, He chose us (not because we were, but) so that we...

Reformers do no such thing! We all come into this world as rebellious creatures. God is not under any obligation to save any of us at all. We should therefore be ever thankful that He saved us when others remain in a lost state!

Have you ever noticed that Christ often refers to Peter as Simon when He is speaking of the old man?

I live in Texas! Even though I was born in Oklahoma, I have spent most of my life south of the Red River. However, I have fond memories of my younger years growing up in and around the Tulsa area. Go Sooners!

I don't remember! But just in case Okie means Oklahoma, I was born in Broken Arrow.

I agree with the view of Good works being a fruit of the faith. So therefore, do you believe that the exact same work could be both a good work (pleasing to God) or a bad work (pleasing to man). Take, for example, “feeding the hungry”. If it is done in any way other than to show your love for...

I'm not sure. I'm just glad we did not use quills when I was in grade school. I probably would have written on the neck of the student in front of me! :devilish:

I don't think that a single person could be held up as the most important reformer! Most of the important documents were a group effort, combining the efforts of many men. i.e. The Belgic Confession, The Cannons of Dort, Heidelberg Catechism, etc. These documents were written to provide...

I agree! But it seems that favoured_grace need to give a lot more info on family as well as everyone's relationship to God.

Favoured_Grace I'm not sure that you have provided enough information to allow anyone to offer a suggestion which might help. I assume that you are a Christian because you have posted your problem on a Christian website. Please provide more info about where you stand with Christ and for...

Welcome aboard! You kinda look like a young Chuck Norris, so I'm going to stay at a safe distance until I know you better! You know it was once said: Since 1940, the year Chuck Norris was born, roundhouse kick related deaths have increased 13,000 percent.

Do you mean - Had not the Spirit continued to sanctify Paul daily? Funny how one day you accuse Paul of expressing his own opinion, the next day what he says is the gospel! Make up your mind...

God simply appointed Saul as King over his people. And why did he do this? Because the people looked upon the gentile nations who had a king and complained because the thought they needed one as well. This anointing had nothing to do with salvation! Saul was never referred to as "The man...

Anoint – ceremonial confer divine or holy office upon (a priest or monarch) by smearing or rubbing with oil. No wonder David would not harm a hair on Saul's head. He was anointed by God! Don't see that this has anything to do with salvation. God placed Saul into the office of king over his...

I agree! Nobody is going to will to do that which is not in their heart.

If Pink were here today, I'm not sure how he would classify himself! I just know that he was a very good writer. He had a talent for expressing his belief on a piece of paper that few can match. My copy of "The Life of David" needs a new cover because I keep going back to it over and over.

Pink has always been among my favorite writers. He has a good understanding and is easy to read. Perhaps his writing skills came from his earlier publication of Studies in the Scripture. :D

Annie, I won't even pretend to know what you mean by hitting rock bottom, but I can tell you for certain that you should not try to learn about God without the help of others. Going it alone will more than likely result in another failure. Becoming a believer and gaining knowledge usually...