Going Olde Skool ... Bringin' Back John 3:16

[Dimples]

Originally Posted by revrandy

That's what it feels like around here sometimes....

Good Analogy....

You missed the analogy.

[MawMaw]

I wonder why DAII thinks John 3:16 has to be "brought back?" Who said it ever left?

[revrandy]

The problem they have is the Book of Acts...the continuation of God's Plan...

Jesus prophesied it himself and commanded them to wait for it...

John 14:25-27 (King James Version)

25These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.

26But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

27Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

John 16:6-8 (King James Version)

6But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.

7Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

8And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

the commandment...

44And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.

45Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,

46And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:

47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

48And ye are witnesses of these things.

49And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

So many have become so powerless and so docile in serving God because they don't preach or teach the whole truth... I am sad for DA and others who have accepted a lesser form of Godliness and deny the power thereof...

[revrandy]

Originally Posted by Lacey

I wonder why DAII thinks John 3:16 has to be "brought back?" Who said it ever left?

Great Thought!!!! I use it all the time...

[freeatlast]

Originally Posted by Pastor Keith

Daniel,

To play Devil's advocate, every wonder why John's Gospel was written and to whom?

The Purpose of the Gospel of John: The author of the gospel states the reason for his writing his book(s) as follows: "...these are written that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name (Jn. 20:31)."

I'll let John answer your question Keith

It appears john felt that at his writing of the gospel, some 20 or 30 years into the history of the church, that he wrote enough, that someone could read it and come to a saving knowledge of Christ.

[revrandy]

Originally Posted by freeatlast

The Purpose of the Gospel of John: The author of the gospel states the reason for his writing his book(s) as follows: "...these are written that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name (Jn. 20:31)."

I'll let John answer your question Keith

It appears john felt that at his writing of the gospel, some 20 or 30 years into the history of the church, that he wrote enough, that someone could read it and come to a saving knowledge of Christ.

As long as they finish the book because it leads them to what follows....

[RevDWW]

Originally Posted by Brother David

Action without belief is meaningless - Hebrews 11:6.

Put your faith in the One you serve and not in the works you do - Acts 15:11; Ephesians 2:5-22 (we are His workmanship!).

2 Timothy 1:19 - He called us because of His grace and specifically NOT because of our works.

Titus 3:5 - "NOT BY WORKS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS WHICH WE HAVE DONE, BUT ACCORDING TO HIS MERCY HE SAVED US... !!!"

AGAIN - How does baptism save us?

Not by having us get into the water - that's for certain, because Peter says that's for certain! "(not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,)" - - -

Even in the very act of baptism itself, we are saved by something that only Jesus Christ can do - "by the resurrection of Jesus Christ..."

1 Peter 3:21

Don't take Jesus out of baptism. Don't take pride in the manner in which you conduct the baptism rite. Don't condemn others who baptize differently.

Just because you say the phonetic syllables "Gee-zus" when you baptize doesn't mean He has anything to do with your ceremony. Practice that last prepositional phrase from 1 Peter 3:21 when you practice Peter's words from Acts 2:38.

Jesus saves! Not you. Not your pastor. Not your denomination. Not the traditions of your grandparents.

Jesus saves. Jesus only.

I basically quote some Scripture and you try to make out like i don't believe Jesus saves? Some of what was posted, the stuff in red, was Jesus' words on being saved.

Reading comprehension is a great help in understanding the written word, you might like it if you'd try it.......

[RevDWW]

Jas 2:19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

So are devils saved, they believe?

[pastorrick1959]

if believeing is all it takes, then yes the devil is saved.

go gettem revrandy.

the holy ghost redneck has spoken it lol.

[freeatlast]

Originally Posted by pastorrick1959

if believeing is all it takes, then yes the devil is saved.

go gettem revrandy.

the holy ghost redneck has spoken it lol.

Well maybe....if you choose to believe that the scriptures were written to spirits rather than people.