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Quotes from the old church fathers where they deny original sin / sinful nature
The pre-Nicene church fathers did not believe in the sinful nature It’s not enough to go back to Luther and Calvin to check the views of the early church, but we…
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Romans 5 – Against Original Sin
Originally posted on The Pilgrim: Rom. 5:12, 18-19: ”Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for…
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The Bible does not teach that we are born DEAD in trespasses and sins
To base an entire philosophy/theological doctrine on the idea that man is born naturally depraved and unable to seek God or make morally good decisions, is risky to say the…
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PHARAOH is told to have hardened his own heart – Bible verses
For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be…
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Eyes that should not see and ears that should not hear Romans 11:8
According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear (Rom. 11:8) God does not…
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Can the leopard change his spots? Not if it has no desire to change
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil (Jeremiah 13:23) Jeremiah 2::32 asks “Can a maid forget…
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What is The Law of Christ?
Paul said, “Bear one another’s burden, and so fulfill the law of Christ. (Gal. 6:2) What is the law of Christ? The law of Christ is the body of commands and teachings…
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A question that calvinists cannot answer – because it’s a paradox
CHALLENGE to CALVINISTS to please explain the contradiction of Westminster Confession of Faith 3.1: A Calvinist writes: “[God] does not actively work unbelief into the non-elect. All are already under…
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Regeneration does not precede faith, and about DEPRAVITY
Regeneration in the Bible “Regenerate” and “regenerated” are not found in the KJV Bible. Not in the NIV either for that matter. Neither is “regeneration” found in the NIV but it’s found twice in…
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We are no longer under the Law (torah) but we are still under the moral law
The Early Church had a controversy with a group called “the Judaizers” who were teaching justification by works of the law. And certain men which came down from Judaea taught…
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Is there a difference between sinning and PRACTICING sin? 1 John 3:9
Some people suggest that christians are safe and will not lose their souls as long as they don’t PRACTICE sin – as in “habitually”. They might also suggest that true…
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The moral law is still valid today and is NOT optional to obey
We are no longer under the Jewish ceremonial law concerning clothes, food, etc BUT the moral law has always been valid ever since Adam and Eve and it’s still applicable…
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Can a person regret anything in hell if CALVINISM is true?
If calvinism is true, no one who ends up in hell has any reasons to regret anything about his previous life on earth. How could he? God predestined him to…
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A SINLESS PERFECTIONIST because you say you can obey Jesus?
Ever been accused for believing in SINLESS PERFECTIONISM when you say you can obey Jesus? When we say that it is possible to live a life free of sin, as…
