Romans 9:10-18

Somehow I missed your post from before this one, so I just answered this one. I will now go back and do the first one. But at any rate here's my response to this particular note. {I generally write my reply offline then copy & paste it because otherwise I often lose all I wrote.}



1) You love the brethren.

Yes.

2) You would obey His 2 commandments.

I try. But I don’t always succeed.

3) You would not love the world.

You know, I used to make a 6 digit income and I have always been single. So, I’ve had whatever I wanted when I wanted. I’ve also traveled where I wanted. Then, I lost it all and I am now living on disability. I am in a program to help me go back to work but I will never make the money I used to make. Yet, I can honestly say like Solomon that all is Vanity. I see nothing in this world that attracts me so much as to love it. I can’t wait to go to the other side.

4) You have unction from the Holy [Spirit] and know all things" (understand the scriptures)

You know, I have to say that I have a good knowledge but I do not understand all the scriptures.


5) You have the Son.

Yes, I believe I do.


1Jo 3:6 No one who abides in Him sins; no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him.

Ok, I do see what you are telling me but see here and I do still sin. I have not over come sin yet.

1Jo 3:21 Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God;


And again, my heart does often condemn me.

I like all what you said and I feel a lot better. This whole thread has been a real blessing and eye opener for me. But, I have been Armenian for most of my Christian walk and I still have a hard time believe that I cannot or will not loose my salvation. I think that is one of the hardest beliefs to let go of. And that is what I keep battling with.

But let me go over the other post you posted. I will do so in a little while. Ok? Thanks.

 

Skypair;

Thank you for even quoting the Scriptures for me. Yes, I see what you are saying. You make perfect sense. I do not really have anymore questions. I think I’m pretty much settled. I think my problem now is just keeping my thoughts captive and not allow satan to whisper in my ear. I can honestly tell you, that scripture I quoted earlier about fearing God who can send your soul into hell really had me very scared. Especially in light of the one you quoted; Hebrews 10:24-27. It’s a very scary situation to be in. Especially when you believe that you can lose your salvation.

One of the deacons at my church explained to me how foolish an idea that is to be able to lose your salvation. And the way he explained it was very profound to me. Yet, I find there are times I still have to doubt it because I let fear get the better of me.

I also think part of what you are telling me is that it’s a process all while I’m walking in the flesh because like in Philippians 2:12 he tells us we have to work out our salvation. I always took that as meaning we will never know if we have attained our salvation or not. But I think what it’s really saying is not to give up or get discouraged when we fail but to get up dust ourselves off and continue on.

Two sins that I struggle very hard with are that I often find myself in a pity-party, feeling sorry for myself. And the other is envy. I don’t envy material things, but I envy the love that married folks have. I wanted to experience my own family but it never worked out that way. So, when I get into a pity-party and start focusing on “me” I tend to loose all focus and perspective goes right out the window.

Again everybody thank you all so much. I do feel much better. I can’t tell you the relief I feel from the stuff you all shared with me in this thread. And thank you Skypair, I appreciate all the trouble you went through for me. That was very kind of you.

Blessings.

 

Ok Peeps;

The Justification of God arrived today. While I am in another book, I'm going to put it aside and start this one right away. Again thanks. I don't know if this will raise more questions or not though. But hopefully I will learn something new from it. Thank you so much.

Rusty :thumbs: