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Chosen to Eternal Life? [Acts 13:48]
Acts 13:48. And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
Some on this forum insist that election is the decision of man and God rubber stamps man’s choice! The above Scripture demonstrates that this doctrine is completely false. It is God who ordains or appoints individuals to eternal life. -
Compelled to sin?
This is a very simple poll. Were you ever compelled to sin, forced to sin, or did you sin by choice? -
We have to obey Jesus!
I really want to know, who can read these scriptures telling us to obey, but deny them and tell others we do not have to?
Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed--not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence--continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling
Hebrews 5:9 and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him
1 John 2:4 The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he... -
Evidence of evolution?
Newfound Monkey Flower Reveals Evolution in Action
A new species of monkey flower has been found in Scotland, the product of a tryst between two foreign flowers. But this is no ordinary love child. While almost all such hybrids are sterile — just as mules are sterile hybrids of donkeys and horses — a rare genetic duplication allowed this species to... -
If knowledge is perfect then what is the need for experience?
I have read that 'The mind cannot tell the difference between an actual experience and one vividly imagined.". For thinking creatures I believe that this is true.
On this board I believe that I have read that God cannot increase in knowledge (I think most here would agree to this). Is there a difference in God's knowledge of something that actually happens compared to something that will happen? If not then why should anything actually happen? Why shouldn't God's knowledge of it be... -
Does the Anglican/Church Of England Anf Lutheryn Church teach Sacramental grace?
Would either of them be viewed as being a "christian church?" -
Hierachy and Elder Rule
Most Baptist churches use a congregational form of government and have no hierarchy. My question for Pastors, or anyone else in a leadership position, do you think Elder rule and hierarchies are Scriptural based on the churches in Acts and the Epistles? -
Please explain Baptist and Independent Baptist
Aside from the strict use of KJV by the IFB what other ways are they different -
JC pennys Now 'officially" A gay friendly Company!
As they have started to run ads advocating homosexual/lesbians as "reguklar" family units, and now hired Ellen D as their official spokesperson!
Founder was a devout Christian, refused to have sunday shopping, on the "Lords day"...
thankfully, he did not see where his company went!
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