to all those Christians who argue with each other on this page, if you know this much how about you go preach to the lost cause they need this more than the saved once rather than arguing on stuff you will never agree on!!!!
to all those Christians who argue with each other on this page, if you know this much how about you go preach to the lost cause they need this more than the saved once rather than arguing on stuff you will never agree on!!!!
@MrCava1ier From the Religion News Service, the newspapers revealed that Roman Catholic U.S. House Speaker John Boehner graduated from Xavier, a Jesuit university in Cincinnati. It reveals that Roman Catholic Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's husband and son were both trained in the Jesuit connection at Jesuit Georgetown University - as was Bill Clinton.
@3nails1salvation surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ and living for Him, pure holy life will He bring with Him at the rapture. In other words, one cant be born again and be living in sin (lukewarm) and go in the rapture for the marriage supper. Many (christians) are called, but few are chosen. As for 1 Peter1:20, you better read the verse before it, who does it say was foreordained? Answer - Jesus Christ.
@TheKJVberean the 'many' of that verse refers to the general preaching of the gospel by which many do indeed hear the gospel, with only the few being those who repent unto faith. this same truth is taught by the Lord in the Parable of the Sower; where in that parable 3 of 4 of the groups all heard the gospel, whereas their unbelief-there inability to hear what the Spirit was saying-was reflected in the various responses...
..the believer is among those few-the latter of the 4 in that parable. they are those who find faith at the preaching of the gospel; by which the faith that saves, that produces fruit reflective of that life-giving faith; is demonstrated in and through their lives. this being the evidence, not to the world, but to that chosen child of God,
that the Holy Spirit is indeed present in them. where the trials of their faith is not to prove if it is genuine to God or not. for it is God who gave that soul that faith. God knows it is genuine and enduring. the purpose of those many trials is for the assurance to that child of God; that they might be made to know how precious the grace of God's gift of faith is to their soul; knowing that he who is the Author and finisher of it shall not fail to sustain a single one of his chosen people.
@3nails1salvation I meant "draw" which is practically the same thing. John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
For many are called but few are chosen. You must read the beginning of ch22 to see what its talking about, there is no way you can have that mean Christ chose to only save some while calling many. He is talking about the marriage of the bridegroom. (matt ch25) In other words Christ is addressing the believers. Only those who are washed in the Blood
The first 2 Chapters in Romans makes it clear that no one is without excuse. If no man is without excuse then how is it God elected a few and damned the rest? Bible would never contradict, God gives man a choice, He calls/draws us by Christ crusified, but we are able to resist the call hence many will go to hell. The road is narrow and few there be that find it.
@lightbrownpoop Yes it does say we were chosen to be holy and blameless, however that is directed toward the believer not the unregenerate. And yes God calls ALL, but we respond by either believing or not believing. God doesnt choose who He will and wont save before the world began. He chose the means through which we might be saved (the Cross) but God doesnt make that decision for us. And yes the Holy Ghost does draw ALL men, but how? By the Cross of Christ.
@TheKJVberean What scripture says All are called... scripture only says many...Mat 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen. (KJV) Look at Jonah... He said no to going to nineveh... But God made him go... free will doctrine is not found in the Bible but either is Calvinisim... the truth lies in the middle. By the way I am not trying to argue I just want to raise some questions of how to divide the Word correctly. Please study context first and study 1 peter 1:20
@TheKJVberean According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, Eph 1:4-5
@TheKJVberean But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 2Thes 2:13
* He didn't chose us to salvation through our choosing him; but through the work of sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth.
@TheKJVberean Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, 2 Tim 1:9
*those who have been called, according to God's purpose and grace, found salvation before they were ever able to 'choose' Christ by the simple reality that they didn't even exist yet.
@TheKJVberean Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; Titus 1:1-2
*God's elect are called elect, not because a sinner chooses God; but because God in his mercy chooses the sinner.
Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. John 15:16
*this choosing was not just for the apostles; but as John later reveals in his epistle (1 John 5:13-15), for all that believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God:
Elected beforehand yes... Choose life or death yes.... Compatible freedom is the only way to stay consistent all thru the bible... That is historic Calvinism.
@TheKJVberean i'm a fairly new Christian but doesn't the Bible say we were chosen before the world began to be holy and set apart for God? i had a powerful prophctic speaking over my life which was recorded about 10 years ago...throughout that time i wasn't a Christian at all, but what was spoken over me totally happened and still is happening. i was blind, God called me. God chose me to be his own. and people can't know Christ unless the Holy Spirit draws them...this is also Biblical.
@barrypatrickius how do you come to that conclusion? Calvinism is the idea the God calls us to salvation and man plays no role in saving himself. the devil cannot possibly enter that equation unless you equate God with the devil (and Im sure you dont)
What is the authentic message of Christ for us? Jesus put us here 2,000 yrs past since He died on Golgatha since He rose from the dead Essentially I'm walking away from the complex religious interpretations of Christianity that churches teach, I will not walked away from my personal spirituality & relationship with Christ. I do not want to be associated with Churches that kicks out people of faith or preaches fear and hate. Not what Jesus intended.
We as humans and Christians, have no right to judge and hurt physically or emotionally, someone else based on color, size, sexuality, etc. I truly believe as a human and Christian part of what Jesus taught was all people should be accepted and loved as they are Gods creation. This is 2010 soon to be 2011, and yet we have some Christians especially the fundamentals who preach & teach hate. Kicking people of faith out of their church. Does anyone in their heart think hate get you to anywhere?
This seems to be something that noone in the 21st century understands anymore. Saying that there is a right and a wrong, and that something someone doing is wrong is not hate. Kicking people out of the church because of pettiness and hatred is far different then discplining someone for claiming to be a follower of Christ but then refusing to turn away and repent from a sin..
This is one of the most sickest, perverted, twisted, attack on the believers Helmet of Salvation and Armor of GOD. Wow. Washerucess, Calvinist, TULIPS and the like never know if they are ever saved even when they may think they are one of the elected they are still not sure so they "perservere" still not knowing if they are. I have a video that exposes this religous spirit and false doctrine for what it is. All those justified by faith in believing Jesus Christ KEEP UR ARMOR ON PLEASE!
This is one of the most sickest, perverted, twisted, attack on the believers Helmet of Salvation and Armor of GOD. Wow. Washerucess, Calvinist, TULIPS and the like never know if they are ever saved even when they may think they are one of the elected they are still not sure so they "perservere" still not knowing if they are. I have a video that exposes this religous spirit and false doctrine for what it is. All those justified by faith in believing Jesus Christ KEEP UR ARMOR ON PLEASE!
wow, so many smart "gods" on this page. I think I should start worshipping you all instead of God maybe? You all can be judge an jury and seem to know so much. You follow one or two scriptures interpreted half way and doctrines of demons.
Both of these people teach a TRINITY, when scripture teaches ONE GOD. They promote sun god day keeping by example, when God commands the remembrance of His seventh day Sabbath. Both of these men teach Calvin's TULIP dogma which deviates from the truth of scripture on all points. Neither of these men teach God's plan of redemption as foreshadowed in the holy days. Both men teach immortality of all people when the Bible teaches that man is mortal and that eternal life is a gift.
of Matthew names the persons of the triune Godhead: “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:” (Matthew 28:19)
Jesus tells us in the Gospel of John that, “I and my Father are one.” (John 10:30) Each person of the Godhead has a unique name, character and role. God is the mind of God, Jesus is the embodiment of God and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God. We are made in His image with body, mind and spirit. Each part of our nature is distinct from the other but works together; each part of the Godhead is distinct but works together.
To deny the triune God is to completely reject Christianity.
mrchiefofsinners..i disagree..i believe that they stand against the celebrity christian........they dont qualify for such a term.....ur talking bout Benny,Creflo,Copeland,Price,PaulaOsteen and the other false prophets...these guys are a part of the few solid leaders that we have...and so if they get recognition for that....why should it be called celebrity?.....
Look at God’s incredible waste of His saints, according to the world’s judgment. God seems to plant His saints in the most useless places. And then we say, “God intends for me to be here because I am so useful to Him.” Yet Jesus never measured His life by how or where He was of the greatest use. God places His saints where they will bring the most glory to Him, and we are totally incapable of judging where that may be. - Oswald Chambers
"Look at God’s incredible waste of His saints, according to the world’s judgment. God seems to plant His saints in the most useless places. And then we say, “God intends for me to be here because I am so useful to Him.” Yet Jesus never measured His life by how or where He was of the greatest use. God places His saints where they will bring the most glory to Him, and we are totally incapable of judging where that may be." -Oswald Chambers
I praise God for the ministries of these men, but what I fear is that the reformed church is falling prey to "Celebrity Christianity." I'm of Piper, I'm of MacArthur, I'm of Sproul or I'm of Christ. John the Baptist said of Christ, "He must increase but I must decrease."
@mrchiefofsinners Very good post, I think for that same reason Piper decided to step down from pastoring for awhile. At least he recognized that he had a problem with the "celebrity" of John Piper. That takes a lot of courage to step down from pastoring a church willfully, and I hope to God that he returns even more passionate in Christ. God Bless--
@loveroflife365 Do you know witch Christianity that is true? If you realy clame that you know you and that is a true fact. You can call these two men false. You then must have a direct conection to Jesus. Do you? If you do. Then you can answer any question. God is omnipotent. And anyone who claims to have contact with God must know the answer to everything. Any fact. Any cure. Any scientific improvment. If you do not have that do not call other people bad. Show me one human that is not ignorant.
@loveroflife365 I also read christian history. And I know about scriptures cut out from the christian system. But everything was not cut out. The teachings of Jesus is still very beautiful and with heart. I question Paul though. Many things he says are contradictary to the words of Jesus. I think God is so good and loving that God saves everyone that opens his/her heart to God. You do not need a bible to do that. Moses had no bible and the New Testament is written long time after Jesus.
How EXACTLY did God "create" things, by magic? Was He wishing it or insisting things will be just as He says? Did He have slaves who followed His every command? How did CREATION actually work in practice? And WHO created God?
All of the above let to believe that man thought it all up, and men believed it all. I say this only because none of it makes any god damn sense!
I know a professing christian personally, named Jimmy Calle who is a student at John Macarthurs college who uses Paul Washers video "dont expect a perfect repentance" as a justification for his drunkenness admitting that he has been drunk 7 or 8 times in the recent past saying that "sanctification takes time"...What an abomination!
The bible clearly states in 1st Corinthians 6v9 that "no drunkard will inherit the kingdom of GOD" unless he truly repents, he will perish forever in hell!
You can also discover who you are through communion with Jesus. He can tell you who He has made you to be long before the external signs are apparent to others. And He will instruct you specifically regarding what actions He wants you to take. And this invariably happens when you are alone with Him, whether you are physically isolated or not.
As I said previously, "I was commenting on ChBackAgain's comment below, where he/she thought MacArthur might be Arminian." I am quite certain MacArthur is a Calvinist.
TRASHING the 4th commandment/Saturday sabbath (MEMORIAL OF CREATION) is the most obvious religious con job/deception on EARTH. Just compare how 99% of the church use ACTS 20:7 and never teach about ACTS 13:42-44, 16:13, 17:2 and 18:4. If PAUL trashed the sabbath, why didn't he warn all of the gentiles in ACTS to stop hanging around the Jews and come worship with him on the SUNday/Lord's day? Anti-evolutionists shoot their creation campaign in the foot by deleting the weekly creation reminder.
Of course they're friends. Yes they are of the same faith with small disagreements. Piper is a huge calvinist and I think MacArthur is arminian, but I'm not 100% sure.
These dear guys give some good advice, but the glaring issue is not depth/breadth or prequalification. The only issue for going or staying in missions is this: What is the Holy Spirit telling us? Simple.
ilikezappa needs understanding to control the fire in his heart by taming the tongue & pen. Think twice before expressing in public forums venomous language [Gal.6:1-9][James 3:1-12].
No place for uncontrolled angry cursing by " ilikezappa". You're preaching to the choir yet let's be winsome, not out of control!! Peace of Christ be with you all!!
OK. Upon scrolling our prior chats, I found that I did touch on the subject...though not as clearly as I would have liked. So, hopefully, my clarification of "Old Earth" theology is better in my more recent response to you. I'm not sure where jas stands on the subject...He seems to believe in creation, though it's a bit foggy to me. Anyway, good Monday to you.
Maybe supports him is incorrect, I respect his new postion as Presidnet Elect of the United States, If i were still in the military I would be honor bound to take a bullet for him as my commander in chief, not that I would want to but it woudl be my duty, just as it is my duty to Give unto Ceasaer what is Ceaser's, Lol easy for me in the US, probably not as easy in N Korea. I thank god that I am so lucky to live in such a Greeat nation, that has blessed Isreal up to this point.
The above posts are an example of GOd creating the universe in 7 days and also 450 billion years, both at the same time and both are correct depending upon perspective.
Yawn mr Physics your mind sure did forget that basic concept, but alas, you dont want to find the truth , because then you would have to face the consequences of that truth and you my Friend CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH :)
By the way Im not impressed with your degree, This is youtube, your degree means NOTHING, it only shows you paid alot of money to be equal with Joe Schmo. I can learn more thatn you ever did in college by spending hundreds of hours reading on the internet. YOu just had the money and the time to go to a good school. By the way I have a Environmental Chemistry degree so woopdie doooo.
Fantastic rebuttal, zap, my bad I just made the asumption that since you brought it up and were boasting upon your high education that you wanted to impress me and everyone else who reads your Highly educated words of silver
Come and see my video about what the bible teaches about the wrath of God and who it is revealed against. It is not revealed against the general public. Come and find out.. seek truth and be set free
Try to srap your brain around forever and our finite minds really just cant do it, but forever is a fact. Consider that time stops completey in a black hole based upon current science, does this mean that if I was watching god create the universe from the black hole, then from my perspective he did it in an instant in time or maybe it took him forever, because I cna not judge time, since there is no time from teh perspective of one in the black whole. That is relativity from perspective
I am not a preacher not am I a physicist, I am merly a simple guy but i can comprehend that relative position in time is not necessarily the same for the observer. i know that gravity effects time, speed effects time. Time is not necessarily always the same for you and for one who is observing, based upon Einsteins General and Special Theories. This leads me to belive that I cant not Believe because I dont understand Gods Science.
They cannot be explained with the wisdom of men, but they are spiritually discerned. Without the wisdom of the Holy Spirit these people will never be able to grasp the truths of scripture.
These things are foolish to the worldly. hmm does that translate as , If you are a man of education and reason , then you treat the claims of religion with great scepticism? Spritually discerned ? what a cop out. What , because science can demolish fundamentalism ,you dismiss it ? The world is only 8000 years old? you are pulling my chain.
I dont mind the smell of sulphur ( really enjoyed Yellowstone) , and I am in constant torment from the taxman. Most people in the 19th Century and before were "racists" by modern standards. I expect Isaac Newton thought black people were inferior. It doesn`t mean the laws of motion are incorrect. The founding fathers of the USA kept slaves while they wrote about all men being created equal.
We are not all God's children...let that settle for a second.........ok. God hates evil doers. Hence, the flood and Sodom and Gomorah. Only those redeemed by faith in Christ will enter His Kingdom as Sons of God. Jesus is the only hope for all of us, period. Unless you like the smell of sulfur and being tormented for all eternity, thenfeel free to reject that truth. By the way, Darwin only loved white people because he was a racist.
John Mac said it clearly that the god of this world (satan) has blinded many people that they cannot see the Glorious Gospel. For all you nay-sayers until you have an intimate soul changing broken spirit and a broken and contrite heart you will never begin to understand Christians because this is only for those that believe. Rem: You who are in & of the world walk by sight but those of us who have been bought by Jesus' blood walk by faith and not by sight.
The word "blind" is usually associated with the word "faith" Mr Street. I think it is a cheesy argument of last resort to say that because I find your beliefs untenable it is because a supernatural evil one has placed those thoughts in my mind. Is that all you can offer? It does you no credit fellah . Dont expect much in the way of respect from non believers with that piss poor philosophy
you know we all have a choice to believe or not. However, we do not have a choice in the consequences. Today I will jump off my house because I believe there is no gravity! I have this right to chose! I really hope your a friend of mine and help me understand that because of what you know jumping off my house is not a good idea! I can still tell you I am doing it anyway. Then maybe you would say "i tried to tell him" . Sorry for butting in ........you decide.
Doesnt surprise me that you dont believe in gravity. Why else would you believe a man can walk on water? You dont believe in evolution , physics , geology , mathematics , biology or any of the other stuff either if you are a fundamentalist.
I do believe in evolution after being created!This is about subjective experience not objective experience but I understand that for some people it is challenge2 venture out into the unknown ¬ rely on our senses! We call that "faith"Most people like to "see"it before believing it..When ever we decide 2 step out of the box of comfort zone we must make decisions in the unknown,unseen, world.After all we die.This is for sure! I hope"math"helps or physics,or geology! Dad(god) loves all his kids!
Apart from the ones He drowned in a flood.Or casts into the fire.
This "stepping out of the comfort zone" means that you prefer 2+2=5 because it subjectively feels better to you than 4 , which can be proved. Doesn`t work for me friend born to inform. Have a good day , and remember , Darwin loves you . lol
I am a fundamentalist. 2+2=4. Gravity exists. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. These are concrete, proven laws. Evolution is a THEORY...based on racism, I might add...your school probably never told you the full title of Darwin's Theory...look it up! Theory is is different from law. Don't call fundamentalist Christians ignorant or stupid, then use a weak argument like that.
norq you need to understand what the term "theory " means in a scientific context. When I studied Physics I was introduced to Gravitational theory. Evolution is a theory , the same as Atomic theory and Mathematical theory. You are using laymans terms to suggest that evolution has no factual basis. I will stand you on the edge of a cliff and ask you what you think of gravitational theory and then give you a shove. Don`t worry , God may choose to save you!
I studied physics in College too. It is the LAW of Gravity...Newton(9.8 m/sec2 is the acceleration of gravity)...what goes up, must come down. Yes evolution IS a theory...not a law. The data that exists is inconclusive. My comments regarding Darwin were in reference to his cousin's theory of eugenics...based on the THEORY of evolution. Ultimately, we have Darwin to thank for Hitler, Stalin and Planned Parenthood.
If you follow that ( rubbish) argument thanks to jesus we had the spanish inquisition .
Planned parenthood ? what do poor people need. NINE CHILDREN TO FEED? We have a giant environmental crisis in case you havent looked outside fellah . We need less people not more.
4th commandment/sabbath trashing is about the most obvious religious con job/deception on EARTH. Just compare how 99% of the church use ACTS 20:7 and never teach about ACTS 13:42-44, 16:13, 17:2 and 18:4. The usual text used is Col 2:16,17 and by many who don't have a clue what they are talking about. If PAUL trashed the sabbath, why didn't he warn all of those gentiles in ACTS to stop hanging around the Jews and come worship with him on the SUNday/Lord's day??????? SATAN has the church sinning
2 heroes of the faith who whole heartedly preach the truth of God's word in a truthless society and church culture. I encourage anyone looking for spiritual direction to allow the annointing on these two men to lead you in a greater understanding of God's word.
I don't think Christians necessarily take the view that something cannot come from nothing, period. Only within the parameters of space and time can that be an impossibilty. God exists outside of space and time (if fact created space and time), therefore would not need a creator.
I love both of these guys, but I really hate that they keep using the term "convert". We weren't called to make converts. Jesus has called us to make DISCIPLES. Students of the word of God, followers of the Messiah. That's a monstrous difference in meaning...
Because, in truth, it ISN'T about numbers. Quality over quantity. If even one sinner is brought to repentance, the angels of the heavens rejoice.
Again, both of these men know this, but man I wish they'd stop saying "convert".
I think the reason...I use convert a lot too...is that there is a stage of development difference between convert and disciple. A convert is what someone is when they are first changed by the Spirit of God. Once they are converted, they transition (hopefully seemlessly) into a disciple. The first hope and goal is to convert (present Gospel pray for God to convert) the next is to teach them all that Jesus taught (disciple).
macarthur...is one of my favorite pastors due to the fact he is so secure in the word and it resonates..and yet humble...he knows its not head knowledge but spiritual experience that will helps us grow and mature...he has stood and voiced the word in many shows and has stood by the word and used the way it should...
During our time on earth, rarely will true mission and true ministry show immediate results, or immediate 'fruit.' Fact is, Paul was more often stoned than praised. We don't do it for what happens here on earth. We do it for what is promised in eternity. Both our eternity, and the eternity of those we're ministering to. May God make his message heard!
I hope that upcoming preachers will show the same love, devotion, and correct doctrine that John Piper/Mac have shown in their lives... my life has truly been blessed by these two... But to God ALONE be the glory forever.
Amen! We need to be wrestling with God in prayer until all preachers are preaching with such conviction and the name of Jesus Christ is honoured above all names. Please! God's people, pray for revival in America.
Two men who have carried the torch past down through the generations of Edwards, Whitefield, Spurgeon, Tozer, Pink, Packer, Ravenhill, and in addition to Piper and Mac we have great contenders for the Truth in Washer, Sproul, Mohler, Swindoll, and so many more! Praise God that He continues to raise up men who are faithful to His Word!
John is honestly the best I've heard. The way he teaches is amazing. His ministry has blessed me entirely...he shows that fundamentalism is more than just a stereotype.
Amen. Fruits are not defined by consistent attendance to a particular meeting place. If that defined "fruit" then brothels could be considered "fruitful". The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, self-control. (Gal. 5:22-23) The development of this fruit is the measure of success in a ministry.
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to all those Christians who argue with each other on this page, if you know this much how about you go preach to the lost cause they need this more than the saved once rather than arguing on stuff you will never agree on!!!!
ddfrisky 2 weeks ago
to all those Christians who argue with each other on this page, if you know this much how about you go preach to the lost cause they need this more than the saved once rather than arguing on stuff you will never agree on!!!!
ddfrisky 2 weeks ago
Noah preached for over 100 years and had not 1 conversion outside his family. He was never rebuked for being unfruitful.
tandemtwinning 4 months ago
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@MrCava1ier From the Religion News Service, the newspapers revealed that Roman Catholic U.S. House Speaker John Boehner graduated from Xavier, a Jesuit university in Cincinnati. It reveals that Roman Catholic Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's husband and son were both trained in the Jesuit connection at Jesuit Georgetown University - as was Bill Clinton.
bornbythesea 4 months ago
Samurai have greater souls than these suit and tie dorks.
MrBeautifulba1 6 months ago
@3nails1salvation surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ and living for Him, pure holy life will He bring with Him at the rapture. In other words, one cant be born again and be living in sin (lukewarm) and go in the rapture for the marriage supper. Many (christians) are called, but few are chosen. As for 1 Peter1:20, you better read the verse before it, who does it say was foreordained? Answer - Jesus Christ.
TheKJVberean 9 months ago
@TheKJVberean the 'many' of that verse refers to the general preaching of the gospel by which many do indeed hear the gospel, with only the few being those who repent unto faith. this same truth is taught by the Lord in the Parable of the Sower; where in that parable 3 of 4 of the groups all heard the gospel, whereas their unbelief-there inability to hear what the Spirit was saying-was reflected in the various responses...
HermitintheRain 6 months ago
..the believer is among those few-the latter of the 4 in that parable. they are those who find faith at the preaching of the gospel; by which the faith that saves, that produces fruit reflective of that life-giving faith; is demonstrated in and through their lives. this being the evidence, not to the world, but to that chosen child of God,
HermitintheRain 6 months ago
that the Holy Spirit is indeed present in them. where the trials of their faith is not to prove if it is genuine to God or not. for it is God who gave that soul that faith. God knows it is genuine and enduring. the purpose of those many trials is for the assurance to that child of God; that they might be made to know how precious the grace of God's gift of faith is to their soul; knowing that he who is the Author and finisher of it shall not fail to sustain a single one of his chosen people.
HermitintheRain 6 months ago
@3nails1salvation I meant "draw" which is practically the same thing. John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
For many are called but few are chosen. You must read the beginning of ch22 to see what its talking about, there is no way you can have that mean Christ chose to only save some while calling many. He is talking about the marriage of the bridegroom. (matt ch25) In other words Christ is addressing the believers. Only those who are washed in the Blood
TheKJVberean 9 months ago
Those two guys are giants of faith
FuroraCeltica 9 months ago
@FuroraCeltica Which makes them very unimportant indeed.
StrumstickJoe 9 months ago
The first 2 Chapters in Romans makes it clear that no one is without excuse. If no man is without excuse then how is it God elected a few and damned the rest? Bible would never contradict, God gives man a choice, He calls/draws us by Christ crusified, but we are able to resist the call hence many will go to hell. The road is narrow and few there be that find it.
TheKJVberean 9 months ago
@lightbrownpoop Yes it does say we were chosen to be holy and blameless, however that is directed toward the believer not the unregenerate. And yes God calls ALL, but we respond by either believing or not believing. God doesnt choose who He will and wont save before the world began. He chose the means through which we might be saved (the Cross) but God doesnt make that decision for us. And yes the Holy Ghost does draw ALL men, but how? By the Cross of Christ.
TheKJVberean 9 months ago
@TheKJVberean What scripture says All are called... scripture only says many...Mat 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen. (KJV) Look at Jonah... He said no to going to nineveh... But God made him go... free will doctrine is not found in the Bible but either is Calvinisim... the truth lies in the middle. By the way I am not trying to argue I just want to raise some questions of how to divide the Word correctly. Please study context first and study 1 peter 1:20
3nails1salvation 9 months ago
@TheKJVberean According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, Eph 1:4-5
HermitintheRain 6 months ago
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@TheKJVberean But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 2Thes 2:13
* He didn't chose us to salvation through our choosing him; but through the work of sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth.
HermitintheRain 6 months ago
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@TheKJVberean Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, 2 Tim 1:9
*those who have been called, according to God's purpose and grace, found salvation before they were ever able to 'choose' Christ by the simple reality that they didn't even exist yet.
HermitintheRain 6 months ago
@TheKJVberean Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; Titus 1:1-2
*God's elect are called elect, not because a sinner chooses God; but because God in his mercy chooses the sinner.
HermitintheRain 6 months ago
Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. John 15:16
*this choosing was not just for the apostles; but as John later reveals in his epistle (1 John 5:13-15), for all that believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God:
HermitintheRain 6 months ago
@tercelkisor Yes and?
TheKJVberean 10 months ago
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Great new film only 3 weeks on Utube- called "War Against Gentiles."
About those mean nasty Muslims of course. No?
The Freemasons? The Jesuits? The Illuminati?
Only 15 minutes long:
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2ndSamuel710 10 months ago
Elected beforehand yes... Choose life or death yes.... Compatible freedom is the only way to stay consistent all thru the bible... That is historic Calvinism.
plato7770 10 months ago
@barrypatrickius Believing that someone could lose their salvation is heresy and blasphemy? Have you read revelation 22?
TheKJVberean 10 months ago
@TheKJVberean have you read romans 9? jesus' high priestly prayer? any of the teachings of jesus, paul, john?
tercelkisor 10 months ago
@JRayMalcolm Yes, God calls us to salvation, but we must respond. Choose whom we will serve. We are not predestined or elected beforehand.
TheKJVberean 10 months ago
@TheKJVberean i'm a fairly new Christian but doesn't the Bible say we were chosen before the world began to be holy and set apart for God? i had a powerful prophctic speaking over my life which was recorded about 10 years ago...throughout that time i wasn't a Christian at all, but what was spoken over me totally happened and still is happening. i was blind, God called me. God chose me to be his own. and people can't know Christ unless the Holy Spirit draws them...this is also Biblical.
lightbrownpoop 9 months ago
I do NOT believe in "lose your salvation"(herersy and blasphemy) but calvinism= devil worship
barrypatrickius 1 year ago
@barrypatrickius how do you come to that conclusion? Calvinism is the idea the God calls us to salvation and man plays no role in saving himself. the devil cannot possibly enter that equation unless you equate God with the devil (and Im sure you dont)
JRayMalcolm 11 months ago
What is the authentic message of Christ for us? Jesus put us here 2,000 yrs past since He died on Golgatha since He rose from the dead Essentially I'm walking away from the complex religious interpretations of Christianity that churches teach, I will not walked away from my personal spirituality & relationship with Christ. I do not want to be associated with Churches that kicks out people of faith or preaches fear and hate. Not what Jesus intended.
chicraig6421 1 year ago
We as humans and Christians, have no right to judge and hurt physically or emotionally, someone else based on color, size, sexuality, etc. I truly believe as a human and Christian part of what Jesus taught was all people should be accepted and loved as they are Gods creation. This is 2010 soon to be 2011, and yet we have some Christians especially the fundamentals who preach & teach hate. Kicking people of faith out of their church. Does anyone in their heart think hate get you to anywhere?
chicraig6421 1 year ago
@chicraig6421
This seems to be something that noone in the 21st century understands anymore. Saying that there is a right and a wrong, and that something someone doing is wrong is not hate. Kicking people out of the church because of pettiness and hatred is far different then discplining someone for claiming to be a follower of Christ but then refusing to turn away and repent from a sin..
AKelsoY 1 year ago
Pipers answer was better lol
Pacslyf 1 year ago
God's word does go out and come back VOID?
Ogram1000 1 year ago
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This is one of the most sickest, perverted, twisted, attack on the believers Helmet of Salvation and Armor of GOD. Wow. Washerucess, Calvinist, TULIPS and the like never know if they are ever saved even when they may think they are one of the elected they are still not sure so they "perservere" still not knowing if they are. I have a video that exposes this religous spirit and false doctrine for what it is. All those justified by faith in believing Jesus Christ KEEP UR ARMOR ON PLEASE!
PureGraceEvangelism 1 year ago
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This is one of the most sickest, perverted, twisted, attack on the believers Helmet of Salvation and Armor of GOD. Wow. Washerucess, Calvinist, TULIPS and the like never know if they are ever saved even when they may think they are one of the elected they are still not sure so they "perservere" still not knowing if they are. I have a video that exposes this religous spirit and false doctrine for what it is. All those justified by faith in believing Jesus Christ KEEP UR ARMOR ON PLEASE!
PureGraceEvangelism 1 year ago
wow, so many smart "gods" on this page. I think I should start worshipping you all instead of God maybe? You all can be judge an jury and seem to know so much. You follow one or two scriptures interpreted half way and doctrines of demons.
Hogan10298 1 year ago
@Kneel956
Both of these people teach a TRINITY, when scripture teaches ONE GOD. They promote sun god day keeping by example, when God commands the remembrance of His seventh day Sabbath. Both of these men teach Calvin's TULIP dogma which deviates from the truth of scripture on all points. Neither of these men teach God's plan of redemption as foreshadowed in the holy days. Both men teach immortality of all people when the Bible teaches that man is mortal and that eternal life is a gift.
loveroflife365 1 year ago
@loveroflife365 The Triune God is one God. The Gospel
of Matthew names the persons of the triune Godhead: “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:” (Matthew 28:19)
WhitechapelFan 1 year ago
Jesus tells us in the Gospel of John that, “I and my Father are one.” (John 10:30) Each person of the Godhead has a unique name, character and role. God is the mind of God, Jesus is the embodiment of God and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God. We are made in His image with body, mind and spirit. Each part of our nature is distinct from the other but works together; each part of the Godhead is distinct but works together.
To deny the triune God is to completely reject Christianity.
WhitechapelFan 1 year ago
Yes, but thank God "who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth." 1 Tim 2:4.
mikejoshdaly 1 year ago
christinazis
secondbible 1 year ago
mrchiefofsinners..i disagree..i believe that they stand against the celebrity christian........they dont qualify for such a term.....ur talking bout Benny,Creflo,Copeland,Price,PaulaOsteen and the other false prophets...these guys are a part of the few solid leaders that we have...and so if they get recognition for that....why should it be called celebrity?.....
Goodlife51 1 year ago
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Look at God’s incredible waste of His saints, according to the world’s judgment. God seems to plant His saints in the most useless places. And then we say, “God intends for me to be here because I am so useful to Him.” Yet Jesus never measured His life by how or where He was of the greatest use. God places His saints where they will bring the most glory to Him, and we are totally incapable of judging where that may be. - Oswald Chambers
1ChasingRays 1 year ago
"Look at God’s incredible waste of His saints, according to the world’s judgment. God seems to plant His saints in the most useless places. And then we say, “God intends for me to be here because I am so useful to Him.” Yet Jesus never measured His life by how or where He was of the greatest use. God places His saints where they will bring the most glory to Him, and we are totally incapable of judging where that may be." -Oswald Chambers
1ChasingRays 1 year ago
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David, God will answer
lukasbraza 1 year ago
I praise God for the ministries of these men, but what I fear is that the reformed church is falling prey to "Celebrity Christianity." I'm of Piper, I'm of MacArthur, I'm of Sproul or I'm of Christ. John the Baptist said of Christ, "He must increase but I must decrease."
mrchiefofsinners 1 year ago
@mrchiefofsinners Very good post, I think for that same reason Piper decided to step down from pastoring for awhile. At least he recognized that he had a problem with the "celebrity" of John Piper. That takes a lot of courage to step down from pastoring a church willfully, and I hope to God that he returns even more passionate in Christ. God Bless--
lpbl2004 1 year ago
Two of the most popular and true Christian preachers of our time. Thank God for ministers like John Piper and John Mac Arthur!
primecrimson 1 year ago
@loveroflife365 Do you know witch Christianity that is true? If you realy clame that you know you and that is a true fact. You can call these two men false. You then must have a direct conection to Jesus. Do you? If you do. Then you can answer any question. God is omnipotent. And anyone who claims to have contact with God must know the answer to everything. Any fact. Any cure. Any scientific improvment. If you do not have that do not call other people bad. Show me one human that is not ignorant.
xrixterx 1 year ago
@loveroflife365 I also read christian history. And I know about scriptures cut out from the christian system. But everything was not cut out. The teachings of Jesus is still very beautiful and with heart. I question Paul though. Many things he says are contradictary to the words of Jesus. I think God is so good and loving that God saves everyone that opens his/her heart to God. You do not need a bible to do that. Moses had no bible and the New Testament is written long time after Jesus.
xrixterx 1 year ago
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How EXACTLY did God "create" things, by magic? Was He wishing it or insisting things will be just as He says? Did He have slaves who followed His every command? How did CREATION actually work in practice? And WHO created God?
All of the above let to believe that man thought it all up, and men believed it all. I say this only because none of it makes any god damn sense!
fannynoise 1 year ago 2
they're not using clip on wireless microphones o.O how old is this video? :P
MiggsMusic 1 year ago
john piper: that is so damn good.
ekimup 1 year ago
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I know a professing christian personally, named Jimmy Calle who is a student at John Macarthurs college who uses Paul Washers video "dont expect a perfect repentance" as a justification for his drunkenness admitting that he has been drunk 7 or 8 times in the recent past saying that "sanctification takes time"...What an abomination!
The bible clearly states in 1st Corinthians 6v9 that "no drunkard will inherit the kingdom of GOD" unless he truly repents, he will perish forever in hell!
EXALTEDDIRT 1 year ago
You can also discover who you are through communion with Jesus. He can tell you who He has made you to be long before the external signs are apparent to others. And He will instruct you specifically regarding what actions He wants you to take. And this invariably happens when you are alone with Him, whether you are physically isolated or not.
OKandNOWwhat 2 years ago
who is justin taylor? piper and macarthur are both calvinists. let's ask two (2) arminians the same questions . . . just for comparison's sake.
roaringwaterbay 2 years ago
@roaringwaterbay justin taylor is project director for the ESV bible
snv4eva 1 year ago
Sorry audio...the last few video's that I have found of yours have this problem. It really ruins the complete thing!
DrLonzoRemiew 2 years ago
MacArthur is Calvinist.
JunkBucks 2 years ago 5
Obviously lol. so is Piper
ambrosius 2 years ago
I was commenting on ChBackAgain's comment below, where he/she thought MacArthur might be Arminian.
JunkBucks 2 years ago
Ok I see yeah.. lol I wonder where he got that idea?
ambrosius 2 years ago
No he is not. he is calvinist
zaseck 2 years ago
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As I said previously, "I was commenting on ChBackAgain's comment below, where he/she thought MacArthur might be Arminian." I am quite certain MacArthur is a Calvinist.
JunkBucks 2 years ago
@JunkBucks Both are
OnTaRgEt16 3 months ago
@JunkBucks All great preachers are more or less. :)
Pyro7502 1 month ago
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TRASHING the 4th commandment/Saturday sabbath (MEMORIAL OF CREATION) is the most obvious religious con job/deception on EARTH. Just compare how 99% of the church use ACTS 20:7 and never teach about ACTS 13:42-44, 16:13, 17:2 and 18:4. If PAUL trashed the sabbath, why didn't he warn all of the gentiles in ACTS to stop hanging around the Jews and come worship with him on the SUNday/Lord's day? Anti-evolutionists shoot their creation campaign in the foot by deleting the weekly creation reminder.
gettalifenow 2 years ago
in spanish please!!!!
lomasano 2 years ago
These guys are such "experts in the law."
rebrant 2 years ago
are these guys friends? as in the same beliefs?
immobilemilk 2 years ago 2
Of course they're friends. Yes they are of the same faith with small disagreements. Piper is a huge calvinist and I think MacArthur is arminian, but I'm not 100% sure.
ChBackAgain 2 years ago
Totally wrong, no offense but MacArthur teaches Election as taught in the Bible or as we call it in this day and age Calvinism.
Reapster04 2 years ago
translate to spanish bro with subtitles, God bless
cristianwhite83 2 years ago
These dear guys give some good advice, but the glaring issue is not depth/breadth or prequalification. The only issue for going or staying in missions is this: What is the Holy Spirit telling us? Simple.
ramseyadagency 2 years ago
Very wise advice these two are full of the wisdom of Gods word.
Chosenandcalled 2 years ago 17
Hey everyone I left some cool refreshing music here ..may God raise your spirits ;)
headachehealer 2 years ago
ilikezappa needs understanding to control the fire in his heart by taming the tongue & pen. Think twice before expressing in public forums venomous language [Gal.6:1-9][James 3:1-12].
God bless you all!!
mikesndrs3 2 years ago 4
Great Britian, hey? World capital for wicca. Judgement will come apon you too
sparwood8 2 years ago
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Thats because we stopped allowing Christians to burn them a while back.
I know , Goddam liberal politicians mess everything up.
I expect Johnny Mac still thinks water shortages are caused by witchcraft the silly billy.
ilikezappa 2 years ago
No place for uncontrolled angry cursing by " ilikezappa". You're preaching to the choir yet let's be winsome, not out of control!! Peace of Christ be with you all!!
mikesndrs3 2 years ago
VOLUME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
U don't have any
sparwood8 2 years ago
Yeah, right. So simple... if you have no sex drive to begin wiht
sparwood8 2 years ago
yeeeah right , simple as that. Is everything simple in your world hybrid ?
ilikezappa 3 years ago
i agree with you, fruits is not only when you talk to a person and they turn to Christ....
johnquik 3 years ago
All christians shoudl bear fruit. although we will not all 'save' someone. our behavior is key
sandroeleven 3 years ago
OK. Upon scrolling our prior chats, I found that I did touch on the subject...though not as clearly as I would have liked. So, hopefully, my clarification of "Old Earth" theology is better in my more recent response to you. I'm not sure where jas stands on the subject...He seems to believe in creation, though it's a bit foggy to me. Anyway, good Monday to you.
norqvader 3 years ago
oops wrong window :) sorry folks,
jasgent2323 3 years ago
Maybe supports him is incorrect, I respect his new postion as Presidnet Elect of the United States, If i were still in the military I would be honor bound to take a bullet for him as my commander in chief, not that I would want to but it woudl be my duty, just as it is my duty to Give unto Ceasaer what is Ceaser's, Lol easy for me in the US, probably not as easy in N Korea. I thank god that I am so lucky to live in such a Greeat nation, that has blessed Isreal up to this point.
jasgent2323 3 years ago
The above posts are an example of GOd creating the universe in 7 days and also 450 billion years, both at the same time and both are correct depending upon perspective.
Yawn mr Physics your mind sure did forget that basic concept, but alas, you dont want to find the truth , because then you would have to face the consequences of that truth and you my Friend CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH :)
jasgent2323 3 years ago
By the way Im not impressed with your degree, This is youtube, your degree means NOTHING, it only shows you paid alot of money to be equal with Joe Schmo. I can learn more thatn you ever did in college by spending hundreds of hours reading on the internet. YOu just had the money and the time to go to a good school. By the way I have a Environmental Chemistry degree so woopdie doooo.
jasgent2323 3 years ago
Didn`t go to school so I could impress religious fundamentalists so not a huge problem for me jasgent.
ilikezappa 3 years ago
Fantastic rebuttal, zap, my bad I just made the asumption that since you brought it up and were boasting upon your high education that you wanted to impress me and everyone else who reads your Highly educated words of silver
jasgent2323 3 years ago
Help! Poison!
lucasdasilvamaria 2 years ago
Woops, im not talking about John and John. Im talking about two users here who are poisoning me with words. Help!
lucasdasilvamaria 2 years ago
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Come and see my video about what the bible teaches about the wrath of God and who it is revealed against. It is not revealed against the general public. Come and find out.. seek truth and be set free
headachehealer 2 years ago
YOU come and see my video about the wrath of God being revealed against EVERYBODY who supress the truth in unrighteousness.
lucasdasilvamaria 2 years ago
Try to srap your brain around forever and our finite minds really just cant do it, but forever is a fact. Consider that time stops completey in a black hole based upon current science, does this mean that if I was watching god create the universe from the black hole, then from my perspective he did it in an instant in time or maybe it took him forever, because I cna not judge time, since there is no time from teh perspective of one in the black whole. That is relativity from perspective
jasgent2323 3 years ago
I am not a preacher not am I a physicist, I am merly a simple guy but i can comprehend that relative position in time is not necessarily the same for the observer. i know that gravity effects time, speed effects time. Time is not necessarily always the same for you and for one who is observing, based upon Einsteins General and Special Theories. This leads me to belive that I cant not Believe because I dont understand Gods Science.
jasgent2323 3 years ago
These things are foolish to the worldly.
They cannot be explained with the wisdom of men, but they are spiritually discerned. Without the wisdom of the Holy Spirit these people will never be able to grasp the truths of scripture.
martinbillyd 3 years ago
1 Corinthians...nice. Absolutely true.
norqvader 3 years ago
These things are foolish to the worldly. hmm does that translate as , If you are a man of education and reason , then you treat the claims of religion with great scepticism? Spritually discerned ? what a cop out. What , because science can demolish fundamentalism ,you dismiss it ? The world is only 8000 years old? you are pulling my chain.
ilikezappa 3 years ago
I dont mind the smell of sulphur ( really enjoyed Yellowstone) , and I am in constant torment from the taxman. Most people in the 19th Century and before were "racists" by modern standards. I expect Isaac Newton thought black people were inferior. It doesn`t mean the laws of motion are incorrect. The founding fathers of the USA kept slaves while they wrote about all men being created equal.
ilikezappa 3 years ago
We are not all God's children...let that settle for a second.........ok. God hates evil doers. Hence, the flood and Sodom and Gomorah. Only those redeemed by faith in Christ will enter His Kingdom as Sons of God. Jesus is the only hope for all of us, period. Unless you like the smell of sulfur and being tormented for all eternity, thenfeel free to reject that truth. By the way, Darwin only loved white people because he was a racist.
norqvader 3 years ago 2
John Mac said it clearly that the god of this world (satan) has blinded many people that they cannot see the Glorious Gospel. For all you nay-sayers until you have an intimate soul changing broken spirit and a broken and contrite heart you will never begin to understand Christians because this is only for those that believe. Rem: You who are in & of the world walk by sight but those of us who have been bought by Jesus' blood walk by faith and not by sight.
StreetFHG 3 years ago
The word "blind" is usually associated with the word "faith" Mr Street. I think it is a cheesy argument of last resort to say that because I find your beliefs untenable it is because a supernatural evil one has placed those thoughts in my mind. Is that all you can offer? It does you no credit fellah . Dont expect much in the way of respect from non believers with that piss poor philosophy
bufantas 3 years ago
you know we all have a choice to believe or not. However, we do not have a choice in the consequences. Today I will jump off my house because I believe there is no gravity! I have this right to chose! I really hope your a friend of mine and help me understand that because of what you know jumping off my house is not a good idea! I can still tell you I am doing it anyway. Then maybe you would say "i tried to tell him" . Sorry for butting in ........you decide.
born2inform 3 years ago
Doesnt surprise me that you dont believe in gravity. Why else would you believe a man can walk on water? You dont believe in evolution , physics , geology , mathematics , biology or any of the other stuff either if you are a fundamentalist.
RickySensei 3 years ago
I do believe in evolution after being created!This is about subjective experience not objective experience but I understand that for some people it is challenge2 venture out into the unknown ¬ rely on our senses! We call that "faith"Most people like to "see"it before believing it..When ever we decide 2 step out of the box of comfort zone we must make decisions in the unknown,unseen, world.After all we die.This is for sure! I hope"math"helps or physics,or geology! Dad(god) loves all his kids!
born2inform 3 years ago
Apart from the ones He drowned in a flood.Or casts into the fire.
This "stepping out of the comfort zone" means that you prefer 2+2=5 because it subjectively feels better to you than 4 , which can be proved. Doesn`t work for me friend born to inform. Have a good day , and remember , Darwin loves you . lol
RickySensei 3 years ago
I am a fundamentalist. 2+2=4. Gravity exists. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. These are concrete, proven laws. Evolution is a THEORY...based on racism, I might add...your school probably never told you the full title of Darwin's Theory...look it up! Theory is is different from law. Don't call fundamentalist Christians ignorant or stupid, then use a weak argument like that.
norqvader 3 years ago
norq you need to understand what the term "theory " means in a scientific context. When I studied Physics I was introduced to Gravitational theory. Evolution is a theory , the same as Atomic theory and Mathematical theory. You are using laymans terms to suggest that evolution has no factual basis. I will stand you on the edge of a cliff and ask you what you think of gravitational theory and then give you a shove. Don`t worry , God may choose to save you!
ilikezappa 3 years ago
I studied physics in College too. It is the LAW of Gravity...Newton(9.8 m/sec2 is the acceleration of gravity)...what goes up, must come down. Yes evolution IS a theory...not a law. The data that exists is inconclusive. My comments regarding Darwin were in reference to his cousin's theory of eugenics...based on the THEORY of evolution. Ultimately, we have Darwin to thank for Hitler, Stalin and Planned Parenthood.
norqvader 3 years ago
If you follow that ( rubbish) argument thanks to jesus we had the spanish inquisition .
Planned parenthood ? what do poor people need. NINE CHILDREN TO FEED? We have a giant environmental crisis in case you havent looked outside fellah . We need less people not more.
ilikezappa 3 years ago
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4th commandment/sabbath trashing is about the most obvious religious con job/deception on EARTH. Just compare how 99% of the church use ACTS 20:7 and never teach about ACTS 13:42-44, 16:13, 17:2 and 18:4. The usual text used is Col 2:16,17 and by many who don't have a clue what they are talking about. If PAUL trashed the sabbath, why didn't he warn all of those gentiles in ACTS to stop hanging around the Jews and come worship with him on the SUNday/Lord's day??????? SATAN has the church sinning
gettalifenow 3 years ago
2 heroes of the faith who whole heartedly preach the truth of God's word in a truthless society and church culture. I encourage anyone looking for spiritual direction to allow the annointing on these two men to lead you in a greater understanding of God's word.
The epitomy of humble-boldness!!
RedCeltYank1 3 years ago
I don't think Christians necessarily take the view that something cannot come from nothing, period. Only within the parameters of space and time can that be an impossibilty. God exists outside of space and time (if fact created space and time), therefore would not need a creator.
lokelani525 3 years ago 2
i go to johns church ts in sun valley califonia 100000 people go
BethSoCool 3 years ago
God does not exist because, he was not created.. GOD IS!
He is the beginning and the End.
The Creator of heavens and earth.
papinilo 3 years ago 12
I love both of these guys, but I really hate that they keep using the term "convert". We weren't called to make converts. Jesus has called us to make DISCIPLES. Students of the word of God, followers of the Messiah. That's a monstrous difference in meaning...
Because, in truth, it ISN'T about numbers. Quality over quantity. If even one sinner is brought to repentance, the angels of the heavens rejoice.
Again, both of these men know this, but man I wish they'd stop saying "convert".
Japhethite 3 years ago
Hey Japtethite:
I think the reason...I use convert a lot too...is that there is a stage of development difference between convert and disciple. A convert is what someone is when they are first changed by the Spirit of God. Once they are converted, they transition (hopefully seemlessly) into a disciple. The first hope and goal is to convert (present Gospel pray for God to convert) the next is to teach them all that Jesus taught (disciple).
Grace Alone,
Greg
Burtledog
burtledog 3 years ago
You make a valid point.
Japhethite 3 years ago
if God converts someone, he will finish what he started through the Holy Spirit. He/she will be regenerated.
kyleotto44 3 years ago
macarthur...is one of my favorite pastors due to the fact he is so secure in the word and it resonates..and yet humble...he knows its not head knowledge but spiritual experience that will helps us grow and mature...he has stood and voiced the word in many shows and has stood by the word and used the way it should...
chalatenango234 3 years ago
During our time on earth, rarely will true mission and true ministry show immediate results, or immediate 'fruit.' Fact is, Paul was more often stoned than praised. We don't do it for what happens here on earth. We do it for what is promised in eternity. Both our eternity, and the eternity of those we're ministering to. May God make his message heard!
muz4k 3 years ago
I hope that upcoming preachers will show the same love, devotion, and correct doctrine that John Piper/Mac have shown in their lives... my life has truly been blessed by these two... But to God ALONE be the glory forever.
Jackjack2 3 years ago
both men are great but diffrent i would lean towards mccarthur shame about his view on the rapture lol
bandjoboy 3 years ago
Amen! We need to be wrestling with God in prayer until all preachers are preaching with such conviction and the name of Jesus Christ is honoured above all names. Please! God's people, pray for revival in America.
brotherRonnie 4 years ago
Two men who have carried the torch past down through the generations of Edwards, Whitefield, Spurgeon, Tozer, Pink, Packer, Ravenhill, and in addition to Piper and Mac we have great contenders for the Truth in Washer, Sproul, Mohler, Swindoll, and so many more! Praise God that He continues to raise up men who are faithful to His Word!
Truth146 4 years ago
what two giants what a diffrence from most of the crap that comes from the pulpit
bandjoboy 4 years ago 2
Amen to that!
theocratickingdom30 3 years ago
John is honestly the best I've heard. The way he teaches is amazing. His ministry has blessed me entirely...he shows that fundamentalism is more than just a stereotype.
DCurtis05 4 years ago
Gotta love the preaching of these two titans. We must praise God for their gifts and will probably never realize their gifts until they go home!!!
imagr8sinner 4 years ago
Rev. John MAcrthur you are the best!!!God bless you!
unswa66 4 years ago 2
Do you know him personally?
johnquik 4 years ago
hi, I dont know him personally but I always listen to his preaching every single day...
unswa66 4 years ago
Piper and MacArthur together -this is great!
brotherkarloz 4 years ago
i love these guys....two of my fav Pastors side by side
eyeztothesky 4 years ago 2
GREAT video thanks for posting
kjydfg 4 years ago 2
You are most welcome.
johnquik 4 years ago
Amen. Fruits are not defined by consistent attendance to a particular meeting place. If that defined "fruit" then brothels could be considered "fruitful". The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, self-control. (Gal. 5:22-23) The development of this fruit is the measure of success in a ministry.
LaneCh 4 years ago 2
Thank Lane for your comment.
johnquik 4 years ago