Originally Posted by Aquila (Post 1522658)

There are elements of Arminian prevenient grace that are thought to have been extended unto all men
from the cross, it precedes the grace that saves, yet makes it possible, for it is through this grace that
God draws the souls of all men. And yes, being Arminian in nature, it is believed that it can be resisted.

The forgiveness given to all from this perspective is a lifting of absolute condemnation, and a granting
of the very opportunity to be saved and forgiven as an individual But I digress

Originally Posted by thephnxman (Post 1522656)

His NAME is Jesus!

It's so difficult to be right all the time: it's even more difficult to remain humble.
I'll do my best, in spite of so many people trying to be more humble than I.

Brother Villa

Originally Posted by Esaias (Post 1522672)

Huh?

Originally Posted by Esaias (Post 1522650)

The Greek does not allow for a difference between forgiveness and remission. Its the same
Greek word translated as either forgiveness or remission.
The Spirit does what a dictionary cannot

That means nobody since then has needed to be forgiven. There is no Scripture which says
"the whole world was forgiven".
What is "Propitiation"?

That means nobody since then is under sentence of death, which means everyone - EVERYONE -
is already saved. As for mercy being extended, God has always been extending mercy. The birth of
Messiah was an act of mercy from God toward man. The calling of Abraham, the saving of Noah, all were
examples of God's mercy extended toward man. To suggest "it is at THAT point mercy was extended"
means previous to THAT point, no mercy had been extended. Which is not true.
Saved solely by your interpretation of "forgiveness";
Yes, the Birth of Jesus is an act of mercy, to bring us to grace;
Abraham is God allowing for an "elect"; Noah, "...found grace..."; but today,
the Holy Spirit (grace) "...has been poured out..."; mercy could not wash away
our (humanity's) sin: that's why animal sacrifices were instituted;
of course mercy was extended, first to Abraham's seed, and to the whole world
via their testimony. But now we have a "...mediator of a better covenant, which
was established upon better promises."

Psalm 25:6-7 show that your statement here is incorrect, or at least badly worded. Jeremiah 31:34 shows
that in forgiveness, God does NOT remember sin.
Beautiful. Is he writing of the NAME and grace that was not yet evident, or of
God's mercies and love shown through the Law?

Forgiveness and remission are identical, and nobody is forgiven of their sins unless and until they repent
and receive apostolic Christian baptism.

Originally Posted by thephnxman (Post 1522671)

His NAME is Jesus!

Which begs the question:
How can anyone's doctrine of grace precede the grace that saves?
AND YOU ARE STUDYING THAT?

Brother Villa

Originally Posted by Aquila (Post 1522699)

I've studied the doctrines of grace many years ago. I might revisit it. Here's my understanding...
The very same grace that draws a man, saves a man, and keeps a man. These are essentially works
of the Spirit,through the unmerited favor of God.
Prevenient Grace (some believe it is selective, others believe it is universal, hence my post which
was largely inspired by your earlier post):
John 6:44
No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at
the last day.
Saving Grace (only received by those who obey the Gospel):
Acts 2:38-39
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for
the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the
Lord our God shall call.
Sanctifying Grace (only experienced through continual prayer and submission):
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory, both
now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

Originally Posted by 1ofthechosen (Post 1522766)

He is the Logos which the "Strong's Exhaustive Concordance" defines as "something said (including the thought); by implication a topic (subject of discourse) also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension a computation."
That's says enough!!

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