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  1. Neither Romans 9, nor any other passage in the Bible speaks of God drawing or choosing individuals for salvation. Not only that, but the terms "election" and "predestination" are always used with plural pronouns (for instance, the word "You" is a plural pronoun in the King James) God chose that His people would be "elect" and he chose that His people would be "predestinated" to be conformed to the image of Christ. Jesus said: And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will "draw" ALL men unto me." John 12:32. And He says that He is not willing that any should perish but that ALL should come to repentence. Again, God's will is to draw all men and to bring them all to repentence: He does not choose individuals for salvation.
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  2. Jim_Alaska

    Closed Communion

    Yes, individuals need to examine themselves. But there is also a church responsibility to make sure that those that partake of the Lord's table are worthy to do so. This is what Paul taught. 1 Corinthians 5:11 (KJV) But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. As a church, we cannot make that determination of another churches members. The Lord's Supper is a church ordinance. If you believe in Universal Church, then you might partake, as Catholics do. But if you believe in local visible church and you are not a member, what right do you have to partake of another churches ordinance?
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  3. Jerry

    A Word Fitly Spoken

    The Song Of The Redeemed I like it when something in a passage gets explained and it opens up. I’m sure I knew some of this before (though this old brain gets forgetful), but it struck me more today. Rahab, when used as a symbol through the Old Testament, refers to Egypt. Now read this: Isaiah 51:9-10 Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Rahab, and wounded the dragon? Art thou not it which hath dried the sea, the waters of the great deep; that hath made the depths of the sea a way for the ransomed to pass over? God defeated Egypt and made it so His people - the redeemed - could pass over the Red Sea to go to the Promised Land/Jerusalem (well, what would one day be called Jerusalem/Mount Zion). Now read the next verse which most of us probably know as a song. Literally, it refers to the nation of Israel; spiritually it applies to all God's people being delivered from their old master (sin and Satan) and going to the heavenly Zion. Isaiah 51:11 Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away. September 18, 2022 Jerry Bouey I Am Poor And Needy Do you feel poor and needy this morning? Psalms 41:1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. Psalms 40:17 But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God. The interesting thing about these two verses (that are right next to each other in the Bible) is that the Lord God considers Himself blessed when He thinks about us! Also, your Heavenly Father IS thinking about you. There’s no reason to stay discouraged or worry when He is right there to talk with and give all your burdens and cares. Psalms 27:8 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek. Song of Songs 2:14 O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. Our Heavenly Father is saying, I was thinking about you and would be delighted if you would fellowship with Me now. Proverbs 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. Do you feel the same way about your Saviour? Are you delighting yourself in His Word, longing to hear from Him? Song of Songs 8:13 Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the companions hearken to thy voice: cause me to hear it. Psalms 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. November 27, 2021 Jerry Bouey
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  4. Not really being "critical" of you personally... you're correct in saying it's duality... let's be clear... it's a book of many comparisons, not absolutes... only these two types. There are many preachers I'm aware of who present it as such. As I stated, I grew up under such a pastor. I don't believe that is what you are trying to do here. I just want to make sure there's a clarification for anyone else who sees this on this site. ?
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  5. What about the "brawling woman"? It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. Proverbs 21:9 Seriously, someone can be far from being the "virtuous woman" and at the same time not be a "strange woman" at all; just exceedingly hard to live with.
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  6. "you" Again, the word "you" is plural in the King James. It is speaking to a group, not individuals. And He's telling them/us HOW He chose us to be saved.... "through sanctification of the spirit and belief of the truth". Who has to "believe the truth"? We do. "Ordained" Does it say specifically that God ordained these men? No. There's more to the word "ordained" than most people seem to realize. It originally didn't have the specialized meaning of being appointed by some authority. It is possible and very common to "ordain" oneself to one thing or another. In this context these "ungodly men" set, ordered, arranged or established their lives toward evil things and condemnation. Whether we "beleive the truth" or "deny the Lord" and "ordain ourselves to lasciviousness", we decide the way we choose to go: God controls the consequences of our choices. God chose for it to be this way.
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  7. BrotherTony

    Closed Communion

    If you've already been scripturally baptized, I would have a hard time telling you to be baptized again. I can say this, and it's something you've stated already, you are never going to find a perfect church. You'll have to decide whether becoming a member of this church is worth violating your beliefs and principles of baptism. This is just my opinion...you need to make sure you have prayed about this challenge. God will lead you to the right decision.
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  8. I believe God is able to masterfully incorporate both the free will of man and his Good pleasure (as shown in the life of Joseph for example where the freewill of all involved was incorporated seamlessly into Go's divine will). Isaiah 46:9-13 Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, 10 declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: 11 calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country:yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it. 12 Hearken unto me, ye stouthearted, that are far from righteousness: 13 I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.
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  9. I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet, but, am looking forward to it this weekend. ?
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  10. Thanks for posting this. I'm going to listen to it later this afternoon
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  11. Yes, Jesus' spiritual brethren are those who obey the Word of God - that in no way equates with the Word of God being our spiritual mother in any sense...
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  12. John Young

    Closed Communion

    Passover was to be eaten by the whole nation at the same time but with one lamb per household. Each household was to have its own lamb with the exception of very small homes where they could join with their neighbour. They were to eat it in hast and without leaven, with the blood applied to the door post for that household. (Exodus 12) The lord's supper is modeled after that with the exception that Christ is the lamb of our supper. 1 Corinthians 5:7-8 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: 8 therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. How can we purge out the old leaven if we are having the memorial with strangers not subject to our household? 1 Corinthians 5:11-13 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. 12 For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? 13 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.
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  13. Jim_Alaska

    Closed Communion

    Thanks for your attempt Bro. Jerry. In an attempt to resolve this, as well as defend my position and lesson; I would suggest that you once again go over what I wrote in that lesson in regard to its restrictions. I would point you specifically to the restriction indicated by who sat at the first Lord's Supper. It was only the twelve. There were many other disciples, possibly thousands. But only those that comprised the first church (The Apostles) ate. To me, this is instruction by example, and instituted by none other than The Lord Jesus Christ Himself.
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  14. Pastor Scott Markle

    Closed Communion

    Brother Jerry, I myself agree that Acts 20:7 is a reference to the celebration of the Lord's Supper, as per the contextual reason that you provided. However, I recognize that others may view this "breaking of bread" reference simply as a matter of eating a meal. As for myself, I hold that contextually Acts 20:7 & 11 are speaking about the same matter, that Acts 20:7 speaks about this matter as the reason for which the disciples gathered, and that Acts 20:11 speaks about the actual engagement of the matter. Indeed, IF the "breaking of bread" in this passage IS a reference to the Lord's Supper, then it DOES provide a Biblical event wherein a non-member of a local church celebrated in the Lord's Supper with that local church. In fact, IF this is the case, then it is interesting that Acts 20:11 seems to present the apostle Paul as the one who administered the Lord's Supper. (Note: My answer above would then reveal that I myself do NOT hold to the "closed communion" position.)
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  15. farouk

    Thoughts On Psalms 119 ALEPH

    I love the Psalms; my wife and I are going through some Psalms together these days.
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  16. The "Word of God" not literally our Mother yet there is plenty of sense to consider the scripters, The Bible, as such in the context of Spiritual mothers. The Word of God comes to us from our "spiritual mother" Jerusalem and teaches us the word of God just as the scripters teach us His word. In the context of Proverbs it is not necessary to spend too much time developing this concept but its there for anyone to consider treating the scripters, The Bible, as type of "Spiritual mother" who nourishes and teaches us the Word of God, Growing and nourishing us in our faith. 2 Timothy 1:5 when I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. 2 Timothy 3:15 and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Psalm 119:130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. Galatians 4:28 Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise. Romans 9:9 For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have a son. Galatians 4:26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all. Micah 4:2 And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
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