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Dan1988 · 2025-11-13T05:21:57-0600

contratodo said:
That is not what Paul says is the reason why.

God commands all men everywhere to repent
Because, He has appointed a day in the which He will judge the world in RIGHTEOUSNESS
(not in evil or pomp and circumstance, righteousness) by that Man whom He has appointed, and has given assurance until all in that He raised that Man from the dead.
Acts 17:31-32

It is not in righteousness to command someone to do an impossible task. Acts 17:21-32 clearly marks the view you've subscribed to as false.

The Spirit right now testifying, for it is not of myself that I responded right now, dear one.

None of that makes any sense, its nothing m ore than your private opinion based on your emotions and feeling.

Who are you to say God is not righteous for commanding sinners to repent. Yes He knows the reprobate will never repent because He has not given them the gift of grace and the gift of faith to believe the gospel.

Where did you get the idea that God is obliged to save every devil??? . The truth is He is not obliged to save anyone, the fact that He chose to save a small remnant, demonstrates His mercy and love for underserving sinners.

I'll leave you with a couple of verses which expose your opinion as being unbiblical and based on false doctrine.

Romans 9:21 The verse states: "Does not the potter have power over the clay, from the same lump to make one vessel for honor and another for dishonor?".
See how Paul makes it clear that God creates some for salvation and others for destruction.

Romans 9:17 "For the Scripture says to the Pharaoh, 'For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I may show My power in you, and that My name may be declared in all the earth'".

I can give you a truck load of verses to prove that my theology is correct and yours falls apart when we apply the light of scripture to it.

BelieveItOarKnot · 2025-11-13T05:12:55-0600

Neogaia777 said:
Determinism is the truth, and certain people are always needed to afflct those going to heaven before they can be qualified enough to get to go there, and that's what these realities are for before people getting to go there, get to go there. But those who were just only primarily meant to just do the afflicting ever, are never meant to go there ever, but just re-repeat each of their nearly exact same kind of existences again each any every single time one of these newer, but now other, fallen creations are re-made, or are recreated, or re-starts, or re-repeats itself again. And because determinism is the truth, this has always been forever, and will always be forever, and cannot be changed, but they are never aware of this each and every single time however, etc.

God Bless.

Although I'm a determinist, there are several major flaws in classic Calvinist determinism, as follows:

Most determinists really can't say they themselves are saved, unless they endure to the end, (and contrary to most of their claims otherwise=i.e. OSAS)

It's one thing to adhere to determinism, but it's quite another to define exactly what that is or consists of BECAUSE only The Sovereign can really determine what that is or consists of.

There are valid alternatives to classic determinism, that shows for example that ALL people are predetermined to be saved by Jesus, and ALL devils are predetermined, YES, predetermined by Jesus to the LoF.

It's one thing to claim belief in a Divine Sovereign God.

It's quite another to claim that what that is or consists of are the concepts of "some guy" who didn't even know he was saved

And if freewillers or any believers really thought about the scriptural fact that devil and his messengers are going to hell/the LoF, then they are "universally" believing that is true for every devil and "predeterminist" if they believe the devils aren't going to avoid that fate.

So in this way technically every Christian is both a predeterminist and a Universalist with regards to this specific fate for devils.

johnnypapa · 2025-11-13T05:00:02-0600

In their book A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: The Old Testament, John Bergsma and Brant Pitre...

That book is way more than an introduction!

BelieveItOarKnot · 2025-11-13T04:57:11-0600

Dan Perez said:
And you said that there are DOZENS of ways to be saved , so show where they ARE since YOU brought out up. !!

dan p

IF you don't accept the simplest citing of 1 John 4:7 or Matt. 10:34 or can't look up ALL the others yourself, why bother?

Were it me I'd challenge where I "think" I stand just to make sure

P.S. It's ALL THERE if you looked

Jeesuspelastaa · 2025-11-13T04:52:50-0600

Jesus' teaching will be known by remaining in Jesus' word. John 8:31. It is unthinkable that a person should strive for truth but never be able to find it. Such thinking is not in harmony with Jesus' words: "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. " John 8:32.
Furthermore, we have been given the task of teaching everything that Jesus commanded his disciples to observe. Matthew 28:20. If the teaching could not be known, all missionary work would be nothing more than Pilate's questioning. John 18:38.

My writings: In English

HIM · 2025-11-13T04:49:34-0600

Hentenza said:
It seems that the legalists are going out of their way put the Christian back on the bondage of the law. I follow Him just fine by walking in the Spirit not by keeping a day. We are not slaves.

“All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be spoken against. Those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brothers or sisters, but must serve them all the more, because those who partake of the benefit are believers and beloved. Teach and preach these principles. If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness,”
‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭6‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭NASB2020‬‬

1 Timothy 6:1-3 All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be spoken against. Those who have believers as their maste | New American Standard Bible - N

All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be spoken against. Those who have believers as their maste

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1Tim 6:1,2 has nothing to do with your statement,
"I follow Him just fine by walking in the Spirit not by keeping a day. We are not slaves."

Nothing at all.

Bradskii · 2025-11-13T04:38:22-0600

The Lone Ranger said:
Elvis dated Priscilla Presley when she was 14, but nobody wants to go after Tye King Of Rock and roll though. Nor the Rap stars, or Rock stars that do the same... one man's sins are greater than another's........

Apparently, the law can only be found in one book. What does it say about the age of consent?

Apple Sky · 2025-11-13T04:32:17-0600

Warden_of_the_Storm said:
Once again, someone showing that they don't understand what poetic language is.

And once again, it doesn't stop it from being true.

Lost4words · 2025-11-13T04:30:30-0600

Valletta said:
You are correct about private revelation. As to the second, to clarify, the deposit of the faith, the Word of God, handed down from the Apostles includes Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.

Agreed...

Jeesuspelastaa · 2025-11-13T04:28:15-0600

The early congregation is our example.

Bradskii · 2025-11-13T04:28:06-0600

I cannot believe that Biden would let in literally hundreds of thousands of students from one of out greatest enemies. Many of whom are dyed in the wool members of the CCP! They will reap the rewards of our best universities and then take that knowledge back with them to China! What madness it this? The guy should be...sorry? What was that? It's not...Biden? It was...who? But that...that makes no...

Ah, anyway. As I was saying. I welcome our friends from across the sea and wish them all the best. President Trump and I look forward to your arrival! Huān yíng guāng lín!

Apple Sky · 2025-11-13T04:26:56-0600

Strong in Him said:
Have you discovered the difference between "there", "their" and "they're" yet? .

Sure I have, why do you want to know ? Are you having trouble ?

Phil G said:
Or “to” and “too”! As in post #985 and many others.

Your lucky you don't just get '2' ^_^

Jeesuspelastaa · 2025-11-13T04:19:38-0600

Everywhere in Christian meetings, books, magazines, and websites, there is a teaching that is always missing—the teaching about God's congregation. Why is there so little talk about this? Teaching about God's congregation should be part of every preacher's job. Now, before Jesus comes, the truth about God's congregation needs to be preached.

Fantine · 2025-11-13T04:16:28-0600

Always in His Presence said:
Democratic unity fractures, paving the way for the government to reopen

Enough Democrats caved.

A Sunday night Senate deal may be on the verge of resolving the longest government shutdown on record — after a group of moderate Democrats dropped their key demand — a guaranteed extension of Obamacare subsidies.

The agreement opened the way for a Senate vote in which eight Democratic defectors voted to break the filibuster and to clear the first hurdle to reopening the government after nearly six weeks. Their move will offer relief to millions of Americans whose lives have been severely disrupted by the shutdown.

If tax credits are not extended for the ACA, these turncoats will have to walk the walk of shame--along with 53 Republicans--for betraying their constituents.
Schumer will lose to AOC in the next primary.

Bradskii · 2025-11-13T04:16:16-0600

Vambram said:
My guess is that you are wrong to assume stuff about me.

You obviously haven't read it because it doesn't say anything like what you claim it says. In fact, it says that what Trump is doing now was considered illegal by previous administrations.

Nithavela · 2025-11-13T03:36:07-0600

Hans Blaster said:
What are Redlands?

It's a small city in California.

RamiC · 2025-11-13T03:29:12-0600

"Please pray for Christians in Syria, after threatening messages were left at two churches, heightening fear amongst believers." - link - Threatening messages left at two churches in Syria

rebornfree · 2025-11-13T03:23:42-0600

RDKirk said:
But what if the nonbeliever is this person:

"No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them...."

And just doesn't know it yet.

Can you put yourself into that non-believer's position?

Well, I think that finding some way to introduce Christianity would be best and then find out what the other person believes. Then he could explain what he believes, in which case giving them a tract to take home would be a good idea. Or alternatively invite them to church. I think it's important though to keep a good relationship (in this case a working one) with the person, whether or not they show an interest in Christianity.

camille70 · 2025-11-13T03:05:29-0600

mark46 said:
The Democrats can now negotiate the subsidies with Republicans and put a bill before the Senate for a vote. If subsidies are as popular and essential as Democrats think, there should be no problem getting a dozen Republicans to vote for continuation of the level of subsidies.

If Democrats are wrong, they can close the government down again in January if they wish and make the election a referendum on subsidies. Does anyone believe that this strategy will work in January?

NOTE
The BBB passed in July made sure that federal entitlement checks would still go out. Federal employees who didn't get paid would be guaranteed their checks after the shutdown was over. Republicans mistakenly didn't include SNAP (food stamps). This has been corrected in the current bill. Republicans are ready for the next shutdown, especially after allowing a Senate vote on subsidies.

I would note that problem at the airport has ZERO to do with employees not being able to pay for gas or childcare. Folks who make $150K a year (before overtime) can work out how to borrow enough to cover a couple of paychecks. One problem was that not enough airport employees were declared "essential". Another is that we simply don't have enough air traffic controllers. We need many more. There were few delays. The airlines simply canceled flights and asked folks to check on flights before driving to the airports. There will be lost of delays when there is bad weather, without a shutdown.

Johnson is talking about having a vote in January for thw ACA. If this isn't resolved before Jan 15, and they actually extend the subsidies, they would need to extend or reopen the enrollment period as many people are not going to enroll with prices as they currently are. I don't trust the GOP to facilitate helping people keep healthcare but we'll see. At least when people cant afford care they will know who was fighting for and against them. I'm not convinced they will learn the lesson about who they should be electing, but again, we'll see.

Fantine · 2025-11-13T02:46:01-0600

Vambram said:
There is absolutely zero evidence that Donald Trump was involved in the crimes done by Epstein.

To those with selective attention (aka denial issues) maybe.

Mark Quayle · 2025-11-13T02:32:17-0600

JohnB445 said:
can you give me a video I can watch or videos to help me understand? I don't mind if they are over an hour long.

Truly, understanding begins with the Doctrine of God proper —that is, the theology of just what and who God is— which brings about the understanding of his absolute being, his sovereignty, and the fact that he is the causer and the beginning of all fact, and his burning purity and purpose (among many other things). Life is about him. Reality is his 'invention', and absolutely depends on him. He is subject to nothing but himself.

That said, the best videos I've seen on that, and some others, more directly on what you are asking, are by RC Sproul, though there are many many other sources. Here's a couple that might serve some of both purposes:

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GloryToHisName · 2025-11-13T02:09:21-0600

Perfect — here’s the Hebrew laid out vertically (straight down) so you can see the inversion visually, just as you requested:

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Daniel 9:25 — “Weeks 60, the second”

(emphasizing the second 60th week)

שָׁבֻעִים
shavuʿim — “weeks”

שִׁשִּׁים
shishim — “sixty”

וּשְׁנַיִם
u-shenayim — “and two”

➡️ Order: “Weeks 60 and 2” — inverted phrasing, pointing to the 60th week within the second set.
(Focus on the singular ‘week’ as a specific event — “the week 60 of the second.”)

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Daniel 9:26 — “On the 62nd week”

(emphasizing the 62nd week of the first set)

הַשָּׁבֻעִים
ha-shavuʿim — “the weeks”

שִׁשִּׁים
shishim — “sixty”

וּשְׁנַיִם
u-shenayim — “and two”

➡️ Order: “After the weeks 60 and 2” — the normal phrasing, referring to the 62 weeks completed in the first seventy-week cycle.

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Explanation of the Inversion

VerseOrderFocusEmphasis

9:25“Weeks 60 and 2”Second 60th weekInversion — draws attention to a specific week within the second 70-week set
9:26“After the weeks 60 and 2”First 62 weeksRegular order — refers to the whole span of the first cycle ending with Messiah’s coming

✅ Key Insight:
Verse 25’s phrasing isolates “week 60 of the second” — a pointed prophetic week of control and transition — whereas verse 26 uses the regular structure to close the first 62-week span, marking Messiah’s cutting off.

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Would you like me to show a side-by-side visual chart (left = v 25 “weeks 60 the second”, right = v 26 “62 weeks”) so the inversion can be clearly seen as mirrored columns?

Stopped_lurking · 2025-11-13T02:00:10-0600

Fervent said:
I understand the absurdity, but the absurdity is in the idea of an infinite regress to begin with because everything drains away to nothing in an infinite regress

Why do you believe that infinite regress to be vicious? Not all infinite regresses are vicious, some are benign.

If you don't believe it to be vicious, what do you mean with drain away to nothing?

Douggg · 2025-11-13T01:55:08-0600

keras said:
Explain the 'day of cloud and darkness', in Ezekiel 34:12b, that matches with the Holy Land being desolated and depopulated. Which will happen before the G/M attack.

I realize, of course that you must have Judah; the Jews present so as you can fly off to heaven.
Many scriptures warn about believing such false ideas, but to teach and promote it, is a huge risk.

keras, you are trying to insert your solar flare theory and replacement nation of modern day Israel into Ezekiel 38, but it is not there. The Gog/Magog attack will be on modern day Israel.

The resurrection/rapture event could take place anytime before the Antichrist goes into the temple (to be built), sits, claiming to have achieved God-hood.

rjs330 · 2025-11-13T01:40:08-0600

DaisyDay said:
Famously, Stephen Miller and his lovely bride.

Miller doesn't want any immigration ever? I hadn't heard him say that. I might have missed that.

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