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Please tell me what you believe, if you 1) have not been enabled to believe.... and 2) have no faith.

That was exactly my point. . . . . .

I agree with many of your thoughts, but I am in the OSAS camp, so I disagree when you say: “If not you are in the hook for any sins you have committed after having been born again”. I believe we are forgiven past/present/future. We are not saved one moment and un-saved the next. That would...

Only a nonsensical gnostic self important ignoramus could know that for certain!

And when was the last time that you ask a dead man about God, and he responded in faith?

I can't imagine Cameron losing sleep over your approval! :cautious:

I think that we may actually be in the end times. Some of the signs are now here! 1. Growing lawlessness, iniquity, and a decline in love. Just consider the times that you live in! 2. Increased conflicts, nation rising against nation, and a general time of trouble. Consider what has taken...

Romans 8:16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, not that we are sinless.

Excellent post! That's exactly why you should have a study with like-minded people. Otherwise, you may not be comfortable in a study surrounded by those who believe differently. I don't know how many times I have heard a visitor say “Liked the church, just wish they would practice believer...

The remarkable work of the Holy Spirit thru regeneration!

Even the demons believe—and shudder! So what if you believe in God but do not trust or have faith in the finished work of Christ?

CB, You may not want advice from a male concerning Bible study, but I'll give it to you anyway! I think that this is a great idea, but am a little concerned that you may be going about it incorrectly. Pick just about any Bible topic on CC, and your first observation will probably be that all...

Those who believe that man has the ability to live without sin in this life need only to examine themselves and ask {Have I actually quit sinning? Have I ever felt the guilt that it causes? Have I ever felt the need to repent once again?}. Then, if they still feel that they do not sin...

A better question might be [Why do you pretend that you can live without sin]? Does that mean that you no longer feel the need to repent? If so, then I must question your honesty. Do you believe that David belonged to God before he committed murder? Do you think Peter belonged to God before he...

Pleased to have you join us! I see that you do not consider yourself a Christian, but do attend church. Jump into a topic of interest and I hope you continue to grow in your faith.

Yes the Holy Spirit does in fact enable us to obey through both past and continued sanctification, however we will never be made perfect in this life. We are not Christ, and even though we are being made like Him, we are not there yet!

I am happy that you have obtained a perfect sinless state in your own strength. . .

For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. [Paul's words, not mine] The war within us is a good thing in the sense that it humbles us, and causes us to understand our continued need of Him.

Rom 7:14-20 - For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am of the flesh, sold under sin. 15 For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. 16 Now if I do what I do not want, I agree with the law, that it is good. 17 So now it is no...

You are correct, there are many who believe that there is a god, but do not believe/trust or even desire the true God. These are the ones who will be rejected at the coming of Christ, and will try anything to avoid punishment. Their plead is "Haven't I done", which is a sure indication of...