tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282482005986018083.post589658521910156876..comments2023-07-24T02:34:31.715-06:00Comments on Along Life's Journey: DAILY TRUTH – God’s Grace Superexceeds All SinMaryAnn Broussardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475644332694535974noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282482005986018083.post-53714612279693571542013-10-29T09:06:59.527-06:002013-10-29T09:06:59.527-06:00Steve, thank you for taking the time to read this ...Steve, thank you for taking the time to read this post and for your comments. <br /><br />I agree that John Calvin's teachings are not Scripture and should not be lauded as so.<br /><br />I agree that "All scripture is inspired by God, and beneficial for teaching, for exposure, for correction, for discipline in righteousness, that the man of God may be equipped, fitted out for every good act." (2 Tim 3:16-17)<br /><br />Paul also wrote to Timothy:<br /><br />"Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all welcome, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners...therefore was I shown mercy, that in me, the foremost, Jesus Christ should be displaying all His patience, for a pattern of those who are about to be believing on Him for life eonian". (1 Tim 2:15-16)<br /><br />Christ revealed Himself to Paul and caused Paul to believe in Him. It was nothing that Paul made up his mind to do, sought to do, or did in order to gain God's grace or salvation. That is the pattern of Christ.<br /><br />"I am entreating, then first of all, that petitions, prayers, pleadings, thanksgivings be made for all mankind...leading a mild and quiet life in all devoutness and gravity, for this is ideal and welcome in the sight of our Saviour, God, Who wills that all mankind be saved and come into the realization of the truth. For there is one God, and one Mediator of God and mankind, a Man, Christ Jesus, Who is giving Himself a correspondent Ransom for all (the testimony in its own eras)..." (1 Tim. 2:1-6)<br /><br />I can't see at all how Titus 2:11 and John 3:16, Romans 10:9, Acts 3:19, and Acts 2:38 all point to each other and reveal that "grace is offered to all mankind under the new covenant terms for pardon". <br /><br />Your statement "the free gift of salvation has been offered to all men who will accept God's terms for pardon" is an oxymoron. It states that a free gift has been offered to all who do "such and such" to receive it. A gift with strings attached is not free at all, and it's not really a gift either. In that context, it is most appropriate to state that "salvation can be earned by all men who will do what God requires them to do in order for Him to pardon them". And with such a premise, I have to completely disagree.<br /><br />Blessings on your journey.<br />MaryAnn Broussardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475644332694535974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282482005986018083.post-81421019546182971532013-10-12T04:47:12.802-06:002013-10-12T04:47:12.802-06:00HAS GOD'S GRACE BEEN OFFERED TO ALL MEN?
Acco...HAS GOD'S GRACE BEEN OFFERED TO ALL MEN?<br /><br />According to Calvinists, God has only offered grace to a select few who were individually predetermined for salvation before man was created. Is this what the Scriptures proclaim? No, they do not.<br /><br />2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God..(NKJV)<br />The words of John Calvin are not Scripture.<br />The words of the apostle Paul are Scripture.(SEE: 2 Peter 3:15-16)<br /><br />The apostle Paul wrote the letter to Titus. Titus is Scripture. John Calvin did not pen one single verse of Scripture. Calvin's words were not Scripture. If John Calvin's writings were inspired by God, then they should be included in the Bible.<br /><br />THE BIBLE PROCLAIMS THAT GRACE IS OFFERED TO ALL MANKIND UNDER THE NEW COVENANT TERMS FOR PARDON.<br /><br />Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. (NKJV)<br /><br />Titus 2:11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. (New International Version)<br /><br />Titus 2:11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people. (English Standard Version)<br /><br />Titus 2:11 For the all saving grace of God has been revealed to all men; (Aramaic Bible in Plain English)<br /><br />Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation hath appeared to all men, (King James Bible)<br /><br />The free gift of salvation has been offered to all men who will accept God's terms for pardon. <br /><br />THE TERMS FOR PARDON.<br />1. Faith: John 3:16<br />2. Confession: Romans 10:9<br />3. Repentance: Acts 3:19<br />4. Water Baptism: Acts 2:38 <br /><br /><br />YOU ARE INVITED TO FOLLOW MY CHRISTIAN BLOG> http://steve-finnell.blogspot.comSteve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863026367048527526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282482005986018083.post-16960279859534358682013-02-19T21:21:19.351-07:002013-02-19T21:21:19.351-07:00Don, thanks so much for taking the time to read my...Don, thanks so much for taking the time to read my viewpoint and to share your thoughts. I also do not believe that we are to encourage or condone sin as being good or righteous just because we are under grace. God does and will pour His grace over any of us sinners as He chooses to do so. I believe we are currently living under God's superexceeding grace and that grace goes above and beyond covering every single sin we are capable of or actually committing. It is because of Christ and His finished work at the cross that God's grace flows and extends to us whether we know it, accept it, or believe it or not. We can only come to the realization of that truth as God draws and brings each one of us to that realization. And God will bring each person to that realization according to His grace. His desire is to eventually bring all to the realization, and I believe He will accomplish that at some point in the future, regardless of what we do or don't do in this earthly lifetime. As these verses say:<br /><br />1 Timothy 2:3-6<br />This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time.<br /><br />Blessings on your journey!MaryAnn Broussardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475644332694535974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282482005986018083.post-62530647762226632092013-02-10T06:52:24.105-07:002013-02-10T06:52:24.105-07:00You and I certainly agree that grace is unconditio...You and I certainly agree that grace is unconditional love and that our motivation to "work harder" for God doesn't come from grace or God. But there is one thing we must all do to receive God's free gift and that is to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. It is trough Jesus that God has brought to pass the New Testament. We receive God's unmerited favor through Christ. Once that is accomplished within us our sins past, present and future are completely forgiven and forgotten. Secondly, if we "condone" evil than Christ is not in us. Jesus said "Go and sin no more". Yet no one could possibly "go and sin no more." Condoneing sin and commiting sin are completely differnet "sin" issues. Grace does not cover sin condoned in others. We don't have that authority. We are told to love others not to overlook their sin. Only God chose to do that through Jesus Christ. If they are saved and are still doing the same stupid things they havn't found the realization of Gods grace within them. Darkness cannot exists when light is present. So when we are "in Christ" we are partakers of God's grace and made the righteousness of God. We love God because He first loved us. His demonstration of His love was Jesus, our demonstration of our love for God is Jesus. Nothing more. If Jesus can tell sinners to "go and sin no more" so can we. Grace is superabundant forgiveness AND the realization that without Jesus, we would die in our sins lost from God for all eternity in a place created only for Satan and fallen angels.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335854661696901812noreply@blogger.com