FYI, that is not what @URAVIP2ME believes. He believes that most people (all but 144,000) will live forever on earth.
That is the JW spin on Christianity. They have decided that only 144,000 go to heaven.
He said: For the majority of mankind the 'where' will be right here on Earth. - John...
The Bible teaches that God selects 144,000 faithful Christians to be resurrected to life in heaven.
These 144,000 are not safe or exempt from Divine judgement. They must, in fact, continue to maintain a Christian standard of faith and conduct in order not to be disqualified from receiving...
Consider the wording from one who ought to have the most confidence of all, the main early evangelist, Paul. Yet as he wrote:
"...If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of...
That's for the reason given in the parable, for which it helps to read more parables, and then the message is more clear, as laid out some in the above post.
We hear this on that question, from Paul to converted believers (no less):
Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, just as you have...
No. We must stay alert, and never give up.
Matthew 10:22; Matthew 24:13; Mark 13:13
Even Paul said he hadn't - at that time - reached salvation yet:
Philippians3:12-14
Hello HC.
For the sake of simplicity lets say that "εἰμί" can be translated as "have been" in John 3.
Why did none of the following interpret Paul in the past tense? We were talking about 1 Timothy 1:15:
New International Version
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance...
Hey, 1robin! Hope you've been well, my friend!
Regarding 'εἰμί', look at John 3:28, in the NASB. "Have been" is an acceptable translation, depending on context.
As to which "camp" I belong to, we need to have and exercise our faith, but faith "without works is dead", right? (James 1:26) And...
Do you mean in all his letters? I believe Jesus really came to him.
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.Philippians3:12
What you won't understand is the holy ones' words...
Thank you. I do miss being on this forum and the members here, even those I disagree with. Thank you for your contribution. I agree with what what you said, but the jury is still out. I haven't fully examined it yet.
yes, so obtaining the kingdom is a struggle as Jesus said:
Matthew 13:24 “Exert yourselves vigorously to get in through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will seek to get in but will not be able.
And I also think Pauls words are quite relevant in this regard:
Philippians...
I believe God takes up residence in every believer. That is what is meant by "born of the spitrit". I also believe the bible teaches that every believer is required to mature the Spirit to full maturity. I think some do, but most don't. I believe we are containers if you will that house the...
Philippians 2:25
But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs.
Philippians 2:24-26 (in Context) Philippians 2 (Whole Chapter)
Philippians 3:1
[ No Confidence in the...
I'm not even going to respond to that, it seems as though your trying to start an offshoot argument. Though I can refer you to the scriptures say about Prophecy:
Bible Prophecy is one of the greatest weapons we have to fight against Satans deceptions. If God sent his only Son to save us...
Yeah... I doubt that contention. Are you telling us that you think you understand EVERYTHING PERFECTLY in all of the scriptures? Not even Paul was this sure of himself.
Philippians3:12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of...
Dan,
sometime you just have to choose your battles. So, if a man was baptised for his dead uncle Joe... who would it hurt? However, if you get the man all fired up about being a light, then he just might have converted good ol' Uncle Joe before he passed on. Rather than be sidetracked by a...
Perfection
Another concept that seems to be a problem with some and therefore must be defined is perfection. The thought of perfection is expressed through Hebrew terms drawn from such verbs as ka·lal´ (perfect, perfected, perfection as at Ezekiel 27:4), sha·lam´ (complete, to be completed...