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In Galatians Paul makes it clear that the churches of Galatia were in imminent danger of adding Judaism to Christianity in such a way as to destroy the nature of Christianity itself. Nor was theirs the only age in which liability to do so has existed, and has had to be watched against. The law...

There's nowhere is says it's dead. But what it tries to do against us is destroyed!

The sin nature or "old man" is not destroyed, only what he attempts against Christians is restrained, like its still on the Cross or "is crucified" (Ro 6:6), or still being crucified. If this nature itself were destroyed believers wouldn't have to sin! As it is said (J Gill) that the "old man"...

Hi Lynx and always thankful and welcome your replies because I know you want truth like the rest of everyone. In my opinion the crux of Romans 6 is "But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life" (vs 22). To me, the...

Hi and thanks for your reply! This is true, but God causes saints to meet the conditions (Phl 2:13)! If He didn't then nobody could meet the requirements, because they involve "all things that pertain unto life and godliness," all of which is given at rebirth as the believer continues more all...

The true children of God are, according to Scripture, eternally safe because: 1. They are born not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible seed (1Pe 1:23). 2. His sheep shall never perish (Jn 10:28). 3. Their lives are hid with Christ in God (Col 2:3). 4. They are chosen in Him before the...

Just think, even before we take our initial steps of faith, all waits us. God has already “given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness;” none of which is any of our doing, and it’s all completed for us at the outset and inception of our walk of faith. We will just continue to...

I believe the Decalage was only against God's people because it's part of the Law of Moses. There is no law against Christians because they already do what they are suppose to do (Gal 5:23); which is the "principles (or law) of the Spirit (Rom 2:14). They had "principles unto themselves" (Rom 2:14).

The Teachings of the Law of Moses This rule of life was revealed from God and accepted by Israel at Sinai, and was at no time addressed to the nations of the world. It was a peculiar form of government for a peculiar people, and accomplished a peculiar purpose in condemning the failure of man...

I believe the Plymouth Brethren have the most helpful teachings (1700-1800s). I 've been studying them for 15 years now and sharing them with as many Christians possible.

Hi, and good reply! Thanks and God bless!

I think the author wants to show that faith is greater than providence. Providence confirms God's favor with that which we can see; but faith confirms all without seeing. We can always know that God works all for our good (Ro 8:28), regardless of what we see, and this continually strengthens our...

The Father knows that those reborn will never displease Him, because He’s always causing them to “please” Him (Phl 2:13). They will continually trust God to work all together for their “good” (Ro 8:28), and never require His providence for faith, though it will always be present! They are to put...

Free will is a bit difficult to understand, e.g. if "God works in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure" don't you think you would do so? We will always be free to want to do God's will!

Amen, He even uses Satan for the goodness of contrasting evil and good! Thanks for the reply!!

True, and that is why we need the right amount of trials.

Hi J and thanks for the sensitive reply! I've learned that early in the time God starts drawing us closer by difficulties to mature us more, He makes it count, and always does it in His loving way. This shows His great concern for those whom He knows that truly want to be right with Him; and...

Our Father does not want us to take an affliction lightly. “A reproof enters more into a wise man than a hundred stripes into a fool” (Prov 17:10). But the more you take it to heart the more you gain in holiness; that, so to speak, is the goal. The Father’s discipline is intended to effect the...

God placed the “Tree of knowledge of good and evil” in the “middle of the garden” along with the “Tree of Life” (Gen 2:9). At that time, Adam and Eve only knew right and wrong by way of “commandment“ (2:16), but did not yet learn what “good and evil” was, which was evidenced by “they were both...

Not following the Spirit manifests we are yet to be saved. It's always about whether or not you desire to live after the Spirit's guidance. If you do then it will show you are a believer, even though you still sin--but not intentionally. If we are saved, God considers us as always following the...