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  1. john darling

    My latest understanding of who is going to heaven

    If you're practicing and promoting the teachings of Jesus, then I'm glad to hear that.
  2. john darling

    My latest understanding of who is going to heaven

    I think it's one of those contextual verses. It's from John 15:16. The first few verses of that chapter show Jesus illustrating that he's the vine and we the branches. Verse 16 is a follow-on verse to that ideal; an authority phrase meant to remind us that despite our various actions, he's...
  3. john darling

    Is this chip the mark?

    They are certainly the same.
  4. john darling

    My latest understanding of who is going to heaven

    Post #140 (NOTE: I mistakenly typed #127 and have just corrected it)
  5. john darling

    Is this chip the mark?

    I don't think there is any part of your post I could disagree with, except maybe this part and even then I think the difference is only that I'm suggesting we be more specific about what this time of testing will look like in practical terms. We may not have 100% certainty at this moment what...
  6. john darling

    My latest understanding of who is going to heaven

    Hi S, I might be a little confused about the theme of this topic. It sounds like there's some stuff relating to once-saved-always-saved, predestination, and also what it means to believe Jesus. I think a person's salvation does require day-to-day faithfulness, so it seems like we agree on...
  7. john darling

    My latest understanding of who is going to heaven

    This sounds like the kind of thing no one here would disagree with. Are you maybe trying to say something between the lines?
  8. john darling

    My latest understanding of who is going to heaven

    Sure. I don't think God will damn someone who is at least attempting to practice the teachings of his son (i.e. BAC's). However, I do think there will be plenty of people claiming to be BAC's who will probably be damned.
  9. john darling

    Is this chip the mark?

    I guess that's up to the individual to work out for himself. But, from my experience, in Western countries like the US, Australia, the U.K. etc most of the persecution which comes up between family members relates either to politics or theological differences. The kind of persecution I'm...
  10. john darling

    Some of the best NT verses threatening loss of salvation

    Mt 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
  11. john darling

    Reasons why people don't trust Jesus as Savior

    I think this makes a pretty good argument for why trusting in miracles won't save anyone. Many people today (skeptics and even professing Christians) say that if they could just witness a miracle, they would believe or change, but that's unlikely to be true at all. As you've suggested, the...
  12. john darling

    [__ Science __ ] Evolution and Harmless Mutations

    Sexual reproduction should never have been a beneficial mutation to begin with. How is it beneficial that you now require a pair of the same organism to continue reproducing? And, even if that was the way mutations developed, sexual reproduction involves a lot of plumbing. What are the...
  13. john darling

    Bible Study "What is Christian discipleship?"

    A disciple is literally one who is disciplined. In the case of Jesus, the discipline would come through our attempts to follow his teachings. In John 8:31 Jesus says that if we follow his teachings, then we will be his disciples, we will know the truth, and the truth will set us free. For...
  14. john darling

    Bible Study Can anyone help me understand this verse?

    We're all human dealing with the same basic issues (like greed, fear, and pride), but at the same time we're individuals with the ability to have a personal relationship with God that is only between God and the individual.
  15. john darling

    Is this chip the mark?

    What you're sharing here is a good sentiment. We should not take the Mark regardless of whatever form it may take. The problem is that, regardless of the form it may take, you won't be able to buy or sell without it. So it's not just a matter of saying, "I won't take the Mark" but rather, "I'm...
  16. john darling

    My latest understanding of who is going to heaven

    I'm not sure If I've properly understood the contention here about being chosen and called, but I'll share my opinion. My understanding is that God chooses those who choose him. An example of this from the OT is that of Sodom. Abraham was convinced that there must be some small amount of...
  17. john darling

    My latest understanding of who is going to heaven

    Hi. I didn't read through all 7 pages so I may repeat points already raised. I would suggest that there is no such thing as a BAC who won't be saved, since it'd defeat the purpose of the ideal for God to damn someone who is born again. Rather, I think the issue will be closer to what Jesus...
  18. john darling

    Is this chip the mark?

    Maybe at this moment, but technology is always evolving. When metal coins became popular they had to deal with people shaving bits of the coin off the sides and then later with counterfeiting. With cheques and credit cards there's the problem of identity theft. Each of these problems were...
  19. john darling

    Changed from pretribulation to post-tribulation view of the rapture

    I think this is a pretty good observation which makes sense in the context. If a person believes he will not need to face tribulation then he is less likely to prepare for that tribulation. This is consistent with Jesus' warning in Matthew 24 about the confusion that will result from people...
  20. john darling

    Talking to non believers

    I'd try to find some common ground between what they already do believe and what Jesus taught. For example, I've met atheists who think it's good to visit the sick in hospitals or volunteer to help the poor etc. Even though they do not profess the believe in God or to be Christian, the ideal of...
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