Taking Thoughts Captive

[NewCreation435]

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV

The Bible says a lot about controlling and renewing our thoughts. The verse above calls it taking captive every thought.

So, how do we do that? What's the end result if a believer doesn't do that?

How do you renew your mind as it says in Romans 12:2 and set your mind on things above Colossians 3:2

 

[Confessional Lutheran]

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV

The Bible says a lot about controlling and renewing our thoughts. The verse above calls it taking captive every thought.

So, how do we do that? What's the end result if a believer doesn't do that?

How do you renew your mind as it says in Romans 12:2 and set your mind on things above Colossians 3:2

You don't. You pray to God, Who does all the work in getting rid of that pesky Old Adam and Who forms Christ in you. God's grace remains our only hope in this world and the next.

 

[NewCreation435]

You don't. You pray to God, Who does all the work in getting rid of that pesky Old Adam and Who forms Christ in you. God's grace remains our only hope in this world and the next.

Well, that's interesting. Romans 12:2 is a command to renew your mind. So why would it ask you to do something that you don't do? I'm not trying to be a smart aleck. I struggle with some negative thoughts sometimes and would like to do better at this

 

[Imalive]

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV

The Bible says a lot about controlling and renewing our thoughts. The verse above calls it taking captive every thought.

So, how do we do that? What's the end result if a believer doesn't do that?

How do you renew your mind as it says in Romans 12:2 and set your mind on things above Colossians 3:2

Replace wrong thoughts w the Word. It is written. Read a lot of Bible. Confess who He says you are in Him.
I just read it on Facebook: there's a miracle under your nose.

 

[Confessional Lutheran]

Well, that's interesting. Romans 12:2 is a command to renew your mind. So why would it ask you to do something that you don't do? I'm not trying to be a smart aleck. I struggle with some negative thoughts sometimes and would like to do better at this

Who renews your mind? You or the Holy Spirit? I would say that God does the renewing simply because we aren't capable of doing that on our own. I definitely suggest a regimen of Scripture study and that God give you the grace to adopt it as part of your morning routine. The hows and whys are good but difficult questions to answer, but I can say that if you seek you'll find and that God will reveal those answers to you.

 

[user1234]

Read the bible, believe what it says. It says believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved. Why dont ppl take that thought captive to Christ and obey that?

Ive been ridiculed for believing that Jesus is the Only Saviour , and once youre saved, youre saved forever, bc He's a complete and loving Saviour and all that He saves, He wont lose any, but its not the atheist that ridicules me as much as the so-called brothers and sisters in Christ.

Ridicule and mockery for believing in salvation in Christ alone.
One even asked 'why believe' in osas but I would say take that thought captive and ask Why would anyone believe in the some institution like the RomanCatholic denomination, JWs, Mormonism, or some other thing, rather than the bible?

Some ppl would actually have their denominalationism, I suppose.
There are even religious types in the world that would rather have ungodly practices and doctrines of devils , or have a hierarchy or even certain individuals Lord it over them or woo them with deception and be told what to say and do, and even worse, what to THINK, than take God at His Word, be saved.

When thoughts arise that would cause doubt, confusion, fear that Jesus doesnt love them or they wont be saved, take those thoughts captive and say Begone, lying devil, My Saviour loves me and He wont lose me, enough religious lies, hypocrisy and bondage.

Jesus died to set us free, and once saved, THEN we can come boldly to His throne of grace, with all our thoughts...the bible gives us things to think on, and encourages us to protect ourselves with armor, and our minds, our thoughts, with a helmet...the helmet of salvation.

 

[Andrew]

Read the bible, believe what it says. It says believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved. Why dont ppl take that thought captive to Christ and obey that?

Ive been ridiculed for believing that Jesus is the Only Saviour , and once youre saved, youre saved forever, bc He's a complete and loving Saviour and all that He saves, He wont lose any, but its not the atheist that ridicules me as much as the so-called brothers and sisters in Christ.

Ridicule and mockery for believing in salvation in Christ alone.
One even asked 'why believe' in osas but I would say take that thought captive and ask Why would anyone believe in the some institution like the RomanCatholic denomination, JWs, Mormonism, or some other thing, rather than the bible?

Some ppl would actually have their denominalationism, I suppose.
There are even religious types in the world that would rather have ungodly practices and doctrines of devils , or have a hierarchy or even certain individuals Lord it over them or woo them with deception and be told what to say and do, and even worse, what to THINK, than take God at His Word, be saved.

When thoughts arise that would cause doubt, confusion, fear that Jesus doesnt love them or they wont be saved, take those thoughts captive and say Begone, lying devil, My Saviour loves me and He wont lose me, enough religious lies, hypocrisy and bondage.

Jesus died to set us free, and once saved, THEN we can come boldly to His throne of grace, with all our thoughts...the bible gives us things to think on, and encourages us to protect ourselves with armor, and our minds, our thoughts, with a helmet...the helmet of salvation.

I believe but scripture says that some will stop believing and turn away or even against Christ, God is on my mind 24/7 right when I wake up in the morning so I feel a connection but for someone to experience the rebirth and then invite demons in 7 fold into their house are vulnerable to rebellion even worse than before the conversion... I pray the apostasy is non local to me but its a fact in the bible that it will occur and people will fall away before the return of the Lord

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[user1234]

I believe but scripture says that some will stop believing and turn away or even against Christ, God is on my mind 24/7 right when I wake up in the morning so I feel a connection but for someone to experience the rebirth and then invite demons in 7 fold into their house are vulnerable to rebellion even worse than before the conversion... I pray the apostasy is non local to me but its a fact in the bible that it will occur and people will fall away before the return of the Lord

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Hi brother! Please dont take this in any condescending or snarky way, as is the manner of some, I mean this from the heart ..... Id really like to help you thru some of this stuff.

Im sure you could get some things without any trouble, you seem pretty sharp, and not too deeply locked in on some things, ... and not real 'religious' (the bad kind, lol).

(Often the hardest to reach are the religious but lost, and thats NOT lol) I think you could be a real blessing to others as a result ...

but anyway, Ive read alot of your posts, even from before I re-joined here a little while back, and Im concerned bc I think you may be the victim of some 'not-so-sound' teaching ... And dont take it personal, youre not the only one, including some here, and I myself also was, so by Gods word and grace I can see it pretty plainly sometimes.

Unfortunately Im having some 'device trouble' and cant read and type too well (never could anyway, lol, but its gotten much harder)...until I resolve some issues, it will be hard to communicate, but I will do my best , in pieces and typos if need be, and apologize if some of it isnt real clear.
Hitting send and starting a new post shortly...
My ability to copy/paste scripture and other helpful links is a bit limited and my internet connection is very erratic right now.

One thing, though ...
When you say 'I believe but...'

One of my sayings is 'Sometimes BUT stands for Bringing Up Trouble'.
As is often the case, when someone says something, and then they say 'BUT' there's usually trouble brewing.
(Yes, dear, thats a nice hairdo BUT ... I liked it the other way better) See what I mean? Bringing Up Trouble!
Sometimes I wish we'd hear more, 'I believe ... And no BUTs about it'.

To be continued, I hope...

 

[Andrew]

Hi brother! Please dont take this in any condescending or snarky way, as is the manner of some, I mean this from the heart ..... Id really like to help you thru some of this stuff.

Im sure you could get some things without any trouble, you seem pretty sharp, and not too deeply locked in on some things, ... and not real 'religious' (the bad kind, lol).

(Often the hardest to reach are the religious but lost, and thats NOT lol) I think you could be a real blessing to others as a result ...

but anyway, Ive read alot of your posts, even from before I re-joined here a little while back, and Im concerned bc I think you may be the victim of some 'not-so-sound' teaching ... And dont take it personal, youre not the only one, including some here, and I myself also was, so by Gods word and grace I can see it pretty plainly sometimes.

Unfortunately Im having some 'device trouble' and cant read and type too well (never could anyway, lol, but its gotten much harder)...until I resolve some issues, it will be hard to communicate, but I will do my best , in pieces and typos if need be, and apologize if some of it isnt real clear.
Hitting send and starting a new post shortly...
My ability to copy/paste scripture and other helpful links is a bit limited and my internet connection is very erratic right now.

One thing, though ...
When you say 'I believe but...'

One of my sayings is 'Sometimes BUT stands for Bringing Up Trouble'.
As is often the case, when someone says something, and then they say 'BUT' there's usually trouble brewing.
(Yes, dear, thats a nice hairdo BUT ... I liked it the other way better) See what I mean? Bringing Up Trouble!
Sometimes I wish we'd hear more, 'I believe ... And no BUTs about it'.

To be continued, I hope...

Brother I'm with you on this, I use a mobile format and usually restrict my wording to a very poor and sloppy fast pace result. I apologise and indeed I noticed the "but" which does contrast the notion I am trying to present. It all depends on time and you may notice my many edits in my posts and I think many people have gotten used to it by now so you might have to use a bit of "mindful filling in" when I dont get the chance of editing in that particular moment.
Indeed when I said "I believe BUT.." I understand how it may negate and seem against the belief.. I thank you for concern (good eye) and I will try to word my posts more properly for Pete's sake lol

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[ValleyGal]

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV

The Bible says a lot about controlling and renewing our thoughts. The verse above calls it taking captive every thought.

So, how do we do that? What's the end result if a believer doesn't do that?

How do you renew your mind as it says in Romans 12:2 and set your mind on things above Colossians 3:2

I think this is one of my favorite subjects. Renewing your mind and setting your mind on things above is a command - it's not something we passively sit back and let the Spirit do. We must be proactive in the process. Taking thoughts captive and making them obedient to Christ is part of that process. It requires a good deal of self-awareness, self-honesty, knowledge of biblical principles, and determination (being intentional). I believe that Cognitive-Behavioural therapy is based on taking thoughts captive.

Here is an example that we give our clients. In scenario one, the core belief is "my partner does not like me". Everything the partner then does is translated using this belief. The partner makes dinner, so the thought "my partner does not like me" interprets it "s/he wants something from me" or "s/he is trying to poison me." In scenario two, the core belief is "my partner loves me". Everything is translated using this belief, so when the partner makes dinner, the translation is "s/he really cares and did something special for me" or "what a treat because s/he knows I've had a long day."

In scenario two, the core belief is honoring to God because we are to love our spouse. But in scenario one, the core belief needs to be identified and then changed. Once it's identified and replaced with a more appropriate belief, you have to have a high level of self-awareness to realize exactly when you are having those negative core belief translations, so you can interrupt the process. Once you realize what you're thinking is not honoring to God, you can then do some self talk (taking it captive) and make it obedient by reminding yourself of the changed core belief. Eventually, the core belief itself will change.

The process works with sin, too. If you are tempted, identify the temptation, remind yourself of thoughts or behaviours that are honoring to God, and align your own will with God's by reminding yourself how much you love him...you love him enough that his will means more to you than your own will - and this is going to align your will to his...you will hate the sin as much as God hates the sin.

It all takes a lot of time and intentional focus on the messages you tell yourself, but it can be done! And the rewards are more than worth it!

 

[Andrew]

I think this is one of my favorite subjects. Renewing your mind and setting your mind on things above is a command - it's not something we passively sit back and let the Spirit do. We must be proactive in the process. Taking thoughts captive and making them obedient to Christ is part of that process. It requires a good deal of self-awareness, self-honesty, knowledge of biblical principles, and determination (being intentional). I believe that Cognitive-Behavioural therapy is based on taking thoughts captive.

Here is an example that we give our clients. In scenario one, the core belief is "my partner does not like me". Everything the partner then does is translated using this belief. The partner makes dinner, so the thought "my partner does not like me" interprets it "s/he wants something from me" or "s/he is trying to poison me." In scenario two, the core belief is "my partner loves me". Everything is translated using this belief, so when the partner makes dinner, the translation is "s/he really cares and did something special for me" or "what a treat because s/he knows I've had a long day."

In scenario two, the core belief is honoring to God because we are to love our spouse. But in scenario one, the core belief needs to be identified and then changed. Once it's identified and replaced with a more appropriate belief, you have to have a high level of self-awareness to realize exactly when you are having those negative core belief translations, so you can interrupt the process. Once you realize what you're thinking is not honoring to God, you can then do some self talk (taking it captive) and make it obedient by reminding yourself of the changed core belief. Eventually, the core belief itself will change.

The process works with sin, too. If you are tempted, identify the temptation, remind yourself of thoughts or behaviours that are honoring to God, and align your own will with God's by reminding yourself how much you love him...you love him enough that his will means more to you than your own will - and this is going to align your will to his...you will hate the sin as much as God hates the sin.

It all takes a lot of time and intentional focus on the messages you tell yourself, but it can be done! And the rewards are more than worth it!

Anything negative needs to be quickened immediately its never good. I fall into forgetfulness about looking up, its a simple switch when you remember, for me its like a higher bliss as my mind shifts into love and peace, not worrying about the future just on the now. And God is there. Its easy to feel depressed and forget to turn it back on but when you do your whole world changes and you have peace again, i believe this is the state we should be at all the time.

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[user1234]

Continued from #7+#8 ...
Hi again. For Petes sake, eh? Lol.

(Dont worry, I wasnt saying you were negating your beliefs, just pointing out my general observations when ppl use the word 'but' sometimes.)

I cant stress it enough, its important for all of us to remember not to take a verse, or an idea about a verse, and make a doctrine out of it...
ESPECIALLY if it causes doubt, fear, or confusion about the saving grace of God.

The enemies favorite point of attack is right in our mind, our thoughts, and he often uses scripture (out of context, or misquoted) to do it.
Dont fall for it.

I'm guessing you were referring to 1Tim4:1 when you mentioned ppl turning from the faith.
Continue reading on...it says they give heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
They speak lies in hypocrisy, and verse 3 gives example of those doctrines...Forbidding to marry and commanding to abstain from meats/or certain foods. (Sound familiar?)

This is not a reference to 'a believer losing your salvation' ... These are unbelievers, not ppl that Jesus saved but then lost.

Paul is informing Timothy what is to come.
V.6 encourages Tim to remind the 'brethren' of these things, so they wouldnt be shaken that these might be believers doing this.

When you see ppl departing from the faith and sound doctrine, you continue on in it. They are not brethren, they are rejectors of Jesus and the grace of God.
Some may even have had a 'profession' of faith, but weren't really believers. Paul wanted Timothy, as a young minister (and us by extension) not to lose heart when he'd see these things happening, just keep giving the gospel, perhaps even some might return (v.16).

(Okay, To be continued, re: your mention of feelings)
Also, your mention of 'inviting demons in 7fold' ??
Yeesh! Oy! Thats just not...oy, um, err, ok, I'll have to get to that later, lol.
(I THINK I know what you're referrencing there, but ... wow!) Maybe tomorrow for that one .....
God bless.

 

[Andrew]

Continued from #7+#8 ...
Hi again. For Petes sake, eh? Lol.

(Dont worry, I wasnt saying you were negating your beliefs, just pointing out my general observations when ppl use the word 'but' sometimes.)

I cant stress it enough, its important for all of us to remember not to take a verse, or an idea about a verse, and make a doctrine out of it...
ESPECIALLY if it causes doubt, fear, or confusion about the saving grace of God.

The enemies favorite point of attack is right in our mind, our thoughts, and he often uses scripture (out of context, or misquoted) to do it.
Dont fall for it.

I'm guessing you were referring to 1Tim4:1 when you mentioned ppl turning from the faith.
Continue reading on...it says they give heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
They speak lies in hypocrisy, and verse 3 gives example of those doctrines...Forbidding to marry and commanding to abstain from meats/or certain foods. (Sound familiar?)

This is not a reference to 'a believer losing your salvation' ... These are unbelievers, not ppl that Jesus saved but then lost.

Paul is informing Timothy what is to come.
V.6 encourages Tim to remind the 'brethren' of these things, so they wouldnt be shaken that these might be believers doing this.

When you see ppl departing from the faith and sound doctrine, you continue on in it. They are not brethren, they are rejectors of Jesus and the grace of God.
Some may even have had a 'profession' of faith, but weren't really believers. Paul wanted Timothy, as a young minister (and us by extension) not to lose heart when he'd see these things happening, just keep giving the gospel, perhaps even some might return (v.16).

(Okay, To be continued, re: your mention of feelings)
Also, your mention of 'inviting demons in 7fold' ??
Yeesh! Oy! Thats just not...oy, um, err, ok, I'll have to get to that later, lol.
(I THINK I know what you're referrencing there, but ... wow!) Maybe tomorrow for that one .....
God bless.

When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.
Matthew 12:43-45


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[user1234]

When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.
Matthew 12:43-45


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Yes Im WELL aware of the passage in Matthew.
It was what you said in your post that left me going (hunh?) bc what you said gives an entirely diff meaning to the scripture you quoted.
And Im pleading with you, as a friend and brother, Please, avoid the temptation of taking 1or 2 verses out of context and/or putting a twist on them. I just pointed out before, its what the enemy (and many 'popular religious' types) like to do.
You want to avoid that (and them), except when needed to contend for the faith, not to be like them.

The Matthew passage has nothing to do with someone 'experiencing the rebirth' (?), or inviting demons 7fold (?) into his house.

Hang in there, brother, I'll get back to you.

 

[Andrew]

Yes Im WELL aware of the passage in Matthew.
It was what you said in your post that left me going (hunh?) bc what you said gives an entirely diff meaning to the scripture you quoted.
And Im pleading with you, as a friend and brother, Please, avoid the temptation of taking 1or 2 verses out of context and/or putting a twist on them. I just pointed out before, its what the enemy (and many 'popular religious' types) like to do.
You want to avoid that (and them), except when needed to contend for the faith, not to be like them.

The Matthew passage has nothing to do with someone 'experiencing the rebirth' (?), or inviting demons 7fold (?) into his house.

Hang in there, brother, I'll get back to you.

I was referring to backsliders in general and we all get judged in the end, i'll find the scriptures about what I mean on losing salvation and hopefully I wont take it out of context, Judas lost his salvation right?
About inviting demons, i'll study those chapters again and read some commentary but from what I gather, if you rid your 'house' of demons and make no room for Jesus in your life they will come back in to your 'clean' house and bring other demons... just a metaphor but people who for example relapse on drugs usually get worse to the point they are likely to overdose, again thats hardly the best I can come up with right now but im a bit busy too lol we'll continue

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[Imalive]

Don't doubt. God will finish what He started. And don't fall asleep. Abide in Him. That's all.
This guy was spot on:

But, why then does God command and invite sinners to believe, if they’re unable? Perhaps, He uses the commands/invitations to come to Christ, as the “means to the end.”

In other words, perhaps He uses the command to repent, as the means to granting repentance. And, He uses the command to believe, as the means to giving the gift of faith. And, He uses the invitation to come to Christ, as the means to give the desire and ability to come.

The idea that God uses commands as a means to an end is also demonstrated in how He preserves us in salvation. For, He actually warns true Christians of eternal damnation in Jn. 15:2, 6; Rom. 11:20-22; 1 Cor. 9:25, 27; Rev. 22:19, etc. And at the same time, He promises us eternal security. How then can we reconcile these 2 “seemingly contradictory” truths? It’s simple…

He uses the warnings of losing our salvation as the means to preserve us in His promised eternal salvation. His warnings of losing salvation are the means He uses to keep us persevering to the end

Here’s a clear example where God used warning as the means to the end of fulfilling His promise.


Promises of Divine Security:
“there will be no loss of life among you…” (Acts 27:22)
“God has granted you all those…with you.” (Acts 27:24)
“not a hair will fall from the head of any…” (Acts 27:34)

Warning of Human Responsibility:
“Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.” (Acts 27:31)

Now, how in the world could God possibly warn of those sailors losing their lives, since He just promised that they wouldn’t lose their lives? It’s simple…God used the warning of death to keep them in the ship, to preserve them from death.

Likewise, He uses the command to repent, as the means to grant repentance. And, He uses the command to believe, as a means to give the gift of faith. And, He uses the invitations to come to Christ, as the means to draw sinners to Christ

 

[Andrew]

Don't doubt. God will finish what He started. And don't fall asleep. Abide in Him. That's all.
This guy was spot on:

But, why then does God command and invite sinners to believe, if they’re unable? Perhaps, He uses the commands/invitations to come to Christ, as the “means to the end.”

In other words, perhaps He uses the command to repent, as the means to granting repentance. And, He uses the command to believe, as the means to giving the gift of faith. And, He uses the invitation to come to Christ, as the means to give the desire and ability to come.

The idea that God uses commands as a means to an end is also demonstrated in how He preserves us in salvation. For, He actually warns true Christians of eternal damnation in Jn. 15:2, 6; Rom. 11:20-22; 1 Cor. 9:25, 27; Rev. 22:19, etc. And at the same time, He promises us eternal security. How then can we reconcile these 2 “seemingly contradictory” truths? It’s simple…

He uses the warnings of losing our salvation as the means to preserve us in His promised eternal salvation. His warnings of losing salvation are the means He uses to keep us persevering to the end

Here’s a clear example where God used warning as the means to the end of fulfilling His promise.


Promises of Divine Security:
“there will be no loss of life among you…” (Acts 27:22)
“God has granted you all those…with you.” (Acts 27:24)
“not a hair will fall from the head of any…” (Acts 27:34)

Warning of Human Responsibility:
“Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.” (Acts 27:31)

Now, how in the world could God possibly warn of those sailors losing their lives, since He just promised that they wouldn’t lose their lives? It’s simple…God used the warning of death to keep them in the ship, to preserve them from death.

Likewise, He uses the command to repent, as the means to grant repentance. And, He uses the command to believe, as a means to give the gift of faith. And, He uses the invitations to come to Christ, as the means to draw sinners to Christ

Good preaching sister thank you!

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[user1234]

Don't doubt. God will finish what He started. And don't fall asleep. Abide in Him. That's all.
This guy was spot on:

But, why then does God command and invite sinners to believe, if they’re unable? Perhaps, He uses the commands/invitations to come to Christ, as the “means to the end.”

In other words, perhaps He uses the command to repent, as the means to granting repentance. And, He uses the command to believe, as the means to giving the gift of faith. And, He uses the invitation to come to Christ, as the means to give the desire and ability to come.

The idea that God uses commands as a means to an end is also demonstrated in how He preserves us in salvation. For, He actually warns true Christians of eternal damnation in Jn. 15:2, 6; Rom. 11:20-22; 1 Cor. 9:25, 27; Rev. 22:19, etc. And at the same time, He promises us eternal security. How then can we reconcile these 2 “seemingly contradictory” truths? It’s simple…

He uses the warnings of losing our salvation as the means to preserve us in His promised eternal salvation. His warnings of losing salvation are the means He uses to keep us persevering to the end

Here’s a clear example where God used warning as the means to the end of fulfilling His promise.


Promises of Divine Security:
“there will be no loss of life among you…” (Acts 27:22)
“God has granted you all those…with you.” (Acts 27:24)
“not a hair will fall from the head of any…” (Acts 27:34)

Warning of Human Responsibility:
“Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.” (Acts 27:31)

Now, how in the world could God possibly warn of those sailors losing their lives, since He just promised that they wouldn’t lose their lives? It’s simple…God used the warning of death to keep them in the ship, to preserve them from death.

Likewise, He uses the command to repent, as the means to grant repentance. And, He uses the command to believe, as a means to give the gift of faith. And, He uses the invitations to come to Christ, as the means to draw sinners to Christ

Good preaching sister thank you!

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Oh man oh man oh man.
My heart is breaking again and again.
Honestly, I dont understand, unless this is just an attempt by someone I love and care about very much to hurt me.
I'm getting more and more convinced that if I preached fear and look out, she'd be preaching osas better than Jesus ,John, Peter and Paul combined.

Or if I suddenly became a RomanCatholic, she'd be signing up for the Berean Call. Lol.
If I said Ive suddenly become a BillJohnson NAR devotee, she'd be singing the praises of John MacArthur. (Believe me, she's no fan, lol)

And I wish I could chuckle more about this, but it's really not that exaggerated and not too funny, my heart is hurting.

On a certain level, I know who and whats behind it, and thats pretty sad and frustrating, but oh well, I tried, and there's not much I can do. Ppl make their choices of the heart, I have no right to protest that, right? But there's something else going on on another level that I just dont quite understand, (but perhaps I do and just dont want to admit it?)

Plus, there just seems to be a deliberate antagonism with an attempt to 'get to me' that has a really unchristian feel to it, imo, and feels pretty hateful and hurtful, and I just dont get the point of it. It's like the antithesis of Hebrews13:1, one of my favorite verses.

Anyway, I wont elaborate here and now, Im just praying for understanding and an end to animosity and...well...Hebrews13:1. And if you would, Id really appreciate your prayers too.

Meanwhile, I just gotta say, hold on there to the applause over the guys preaching.
Id like to know who this is copied from, and who said this guy is 'spot on' bc, imo, this is just horrible scriptorture, I mean, I dont even know where to begin.
Just please, DH, again, watch out for teaching that starts with a pretext and then takes verses out of context and pieces them together to try to prove the point.
This is another time where I'll have to say I have to get back to you, as it takes me a long time on an unreliable device, and I hope to try to unscramble this.

 

[Andrew]

Oh man oh man oh man.
My heart is breaking again and again.
Honestly, I dont understand, unless this is just an attempt by someone I love and care about very much to hurt me.
I'm getting more and more convinced that if I preached fear and look out, she'd be preaching osas better than Jesus ,John, Peter and Paul combined.

Or if I suddenly became a RomanCatholic, she'd be signing up for the Berean Call. Lol.
If I said Ive suddenly become a BillJohnson NAR devotee, she'd be singing the praises of John MacArthur. (Believe me, she's no fan, lol)

And I wish I could chuckle more about this, but it's really not that exaggerated and not too funny, my heart is hurting.

On a certain level, I know who and whats behind it, and thats pretty sad and frustrating, but oh well, I tried, and there's not much I can do. Ppl make their choices of the heart, I have no right to protest that, right? But there's something else going on on another level that I just dont quite understand, (but perhaps I do and just dont want to admit it?)

Plus, there just seems to be a deliberate antagonism with an attempt to 'get to me' that has a really unchristian feel to it, imo, and feels pretty hateful and hurtful, and I just dont get the point of it. It's like the antithesis of Hebrews13:1, one of my favorite verses.

Anyway, I wont elaborate here and now, Im just praying for understanding and an end to animosity and...well...Hebrews13:1. And if you would, Id really appreciate your prayers too.

Meanwhile, I just gotta say, hold on there to the applause over the guys preaching.
Id like to know who this is copied from, and who said this guy is 'spot on' bc, imo, this is just horrible scriptorture, I mean, I dont even know where to begin.
Just please, DH, again, watch out for teaching that starts with a pretext and then takes verses out of context and pieces them together to try to prove the point.
This is another time where I'll have to say I have to get back to you, as it takes me a long time on an unreliable device, and I hope to try to unscramble this.

Her statement seemed to go along on your view... are you sure you read it right?

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[user1234]

Don't doubt. God will finish what He started. And don't fall asleep. Abide in Him. That's all.
This guy was spot on:

But, why then does God command and invite sinners to believe, if they’re unable? Perhaps, He uses the commands/invitations to come to Christ, as the “means to the end.”

In other words, perhaps He uses the command to repent, as the means to granting repentance. And, He uses the command to believe, as the means to giving the gift of faith. And, He uses the invitation to come to Christ, as the means to give the desire and ability to come.

The idea that God uses commands as a means to an end is also demonstrated in how He preserves us in salvation. For, He actually warns true Christians of eternal damnation in Jn. 15:2, 6; Rom. 11:20-22; 1 Cor. 9:25, 27; Rev. 22:19, etc. And at the same time, He promises us eternal security. How then can we reconcile these 2 “seemingly contradictory” truths? It’s simple…

He uses the warnings of losing our salvation as the means to preserve us in His promised eternal salvation. His warnings of losing salvation are the means He uses to keep us persevering to the end

Here’s a clear example where God used warning as the means to the end of fulfilling His promise.


Promises of Divine Security:
“there will be no loss of life among you…” (Acts 27:22)
“God has granted you all those…with you.” (Acts 27:24)
“not a hair will fall from the head of any…” (Acts 27:34)

Warning of Human Responsibility:
“Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.” (Acts 27:31)

Now, how in the world could God possibly warn of those sailors losing their lives, since He just promised that they wouldn’t lose their lives? It’s simple…God used the warning of death to keep them in the ship, to preserve them from death.

Likewise, He uses the command to repent, as the means to grant repentance. And, He uses the command to believe, as a means to give the gift of faith. And, He uses the invitations to come to Christ, as the means to draw sinners to Christ

Her statement seemed to go along on your view... are you sure you read it right?

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Ahh, yes, good observation, and that I do apologize for, I honestly wanted to say that the first line (before the copy/paste) was good, and I failed to say that, but yes, dont doubt. Yes yes, God will finish what He started. THATS ETERNAL SECURITY...THATS O S A S!
I'm not sure what the 'dont sleep' reference is, and Abide in Christ of course I agree, but thats another one of those verses thats often misunderstood and mis-taught ... I wont get into it here.
But yes, if Ima made those first comments, of course I agree with her, for sure!
But the guy who did the scripture commentary was not 'spot on' imo. Not at all.
But yes, Ima's first comments WERE spot on, and I thank you for pointing that out and poking me.