Can an apple tree ever bear watermelons?
Does your physical body get born again, or does your spirit?
We are called to walk according to the Spirit rather than walking according to our flesh.
JLB
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Can an apple tree ever bear watermelons?
As scripture says, I have been "quickened together with Him"...in Col 2:13.Does your physical body get born again, or does your spirit?
We are called to walk according to the Spirit rather than walking according to our flesh.
JLB
As scripture says, I have been "quickened together with Him"...in Col 2:13.
All of me was dead, and now all of me is alive in Christ.
None that Christ didn't fulfill. !Does that come with any conditions?
This is talking about Christs saving work, has absolutely nothing to do with what a person does or dont do, not even in the equation !As those reborn of God's seed cannot commit sin, (1 John 3:9), you are correct.
This is talking about Christs saving work, has absolutely nothing to do with what a person does or dont do, not even in the equation !
He circumcised me OF my body of sin.In Him you were also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead. And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses, Colossians 2:11-13
Did Christ circumcise your physical body, or your heart (inner man)?
Wasn't your entire vessel dead in trespasses and sins?He has “made alive” our spirit man who was dead in trespasses and sins.
Both are born again.Again, please answer my question —
Does your physical body get born again, or does your spirit?
Why are you against my agreement with you?This is talking about Christs saving work, has absolutely nothing to do with what a person does or dont do, not even in the equation !
It isn't my interpretation of Scripture. It is Greek grammar. And I am not accommodating sin. I am simply stating that we cease from continually committing sin. But we, being imperfect, will sin from time to time, I am not saying this is ok. I said this is something we need to work on - to improve/bear more fruit.Your interpretation of the scripture is just another accommodation for sin, and not of God.
Can an apple tree ever bear watermelons?
If not, why can God's seed ever bear the fruit of the devil?
"Seed" can only bring forth after itself.
To help me understand: So my damnation is impossible, and my salvation certain... and there's no "if"?None that Christ didn't fulfill. !
Both are born again
Im speaking of the Jesus Christ whose death resulted in the saving of those He died for, apart from their doing anything. Read the thread, start from the OP, I have explained the point.I don't know what Jesus or what gospel or what spirit you are promoting but it surely isn't the gospel or Jesus of the Bible.
that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:9
JLB
Im not talking about you friend. This thread is about what Jesus Christ accomplished.To help me understand: So my damnation is impossible, and my salvation certain... and there's no "if"?
You may not be accommodating sin, but that doctrine does.It isn't my interpretation of Scripture. It is Greek grammar. And I am not accommodating sin. I am simply stating that we cease from continually committing sin. But we, being imperfect, will sin from time to time, I am not saying this is ok. I said this is something we need to work on - to improve/bear more fruit.
That is correct, as my old Adamic self was killed and a new creature took its place.So, if you say we will never sin, how can this be? Are you saying you do not sin?
John is writing to the church about two kinds of men in 1 John 1: one walks in darkness/sin and the other walks in the light/God.How does your interpretation square up against:
1 John 1:8:
"If we should say that we have not sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us."
The "any man" are those who are not yet in Christ or the Father.1 John 2:1 "Little children of me, these things I am writing to you so that you might not sin. And if anyone should sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous One. "
Not at all, as he presents the way which we can determine who actually is in Christ, with his writings.Are you going to accuse John of "just another accommodation of sin"?
I'm glad I am no longer born of the flesh.Our physical bodies are certainly not born again.
This is the major root error of your "belief system" .
That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. John 3:6
Isn't it written that "God heareth not sinners"? (John 9:31)Jesus plainly teaches us our spirit is born of the Spirit, not our flesh.
Our mother gave birth to our flesh.
The Spirit does not give birth to our flesh.
The Spirit gives birth to our spirit; in this birth we are born of God.
Only until you humble yourself and give heed to this one foundational truth from Jesus will your house of false doctrine of sinless perfection be torn down and then you can rebuild by continuing in the words of Christ.
Our physical body is not born again by natural water; being dunked in water at water baptism.
Our physical body does not literally die at water baptism.
I pray that the Spirit of the living God, the Spirit of Truth will reveal these things to you and you will be set free from the deception of this doctrine, that I believe you were taught early in your walk with the Lord.
In Jesus name! Amen.
JLB
Im speaking of the Jesus Christ whose death resulted in the saving of those He died for, apart from their doing anything. Read the thread, start from the OP, I have explained the point.
I'm glad I am no longer born of the flesh.
John 1:12-13 say..."But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God."
Which are you born of
1 John 1:8 - "If we should say that we have not sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us." - John uses "we" and "us" - It is clear that it also applies to himself by using "we" and "us". He is addressing the believers, not the unbelievers. This verse applies to every person. Is John walking in darkness? Absolutely not.You may not be accommodating sin, but that doctrine does.
Can apple seeds EVER bring forth potatoes?
No.
Neither can Gods seed bring forth the works of the devil.
That is correct, as my old Adamic self was killed and a new creature took its place.
A creature born of God's seed.
John is writing to the church about two kinds of men in 1 John 1: one walks in darkness/sin and the other walks in the light/God.
Verses 6, 8, and 10 address those who commit sin, while verses 5, 7, and 9 address those who are in God
Those walking in darkness cannot say they have no sin.
Those walking in God can say they have no sin...as there is no sin in God.
The "any man" are those who are not yet in Christ or the Father.
Look at 1 John 2:4..."He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him."
That verse eliminates sinners from being in Christ.
Not at all, as he presents the way which we can determine who actually is in Christ, with his writings.
Those walking in darkness cannot say they have no sin nor that they have fellowship with the Father. (v.6)
If one confesses their sins, (v.9) and is washed of them by the blood of Christ, (v.7) he will be able to say he has no sin and that he does have fellowship with the Father.
You mean "born" the first time?Your physical body was born of your mother.
You have the same physical body you had when you were born.