SovereignGrace
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No. It was two teen girls who murdered her. I live in WVa, FYI.
No person can come to Christ by their own freewill !
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God told Moses to not accept any ransom for the souls of anyone under 20, as demonstrated in the link above. It was to be an everlasting statute, as demonstrated in the link above. Why God did that is demonstrated in the link above. My belief is based in the scripture, and if you think I am mistaken, you must demonstrate it in scripture. Was there atonement for anyone under 19? Show me. Calling me a false teacher, pretending to know who I know, and running from my posts without directly addressing any of them wont accomplish anything.
So news stories about tragedies can replace scripture. This is further proof that the denial of sola scriptura was projection, as you cannot produce anything in the bible showing God demanding atonement for anyone under 20. Your proof comes from elsewhere, as usual.
A million examples of ppl under 20 "sinning" wont move the needle one bit. All it takes is one example of God demanding atonement for anyone under 20. So far, nothing.
preacher4truth
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I knew you'd pick out that verse and misuse it.
"Anger?" Lol!!!!!!
As a false teacher you have the traits that prove it, concentrating on an out of context verse and misusing it. There are many passages that disprove you, in context. Romans 3:19-23, and the text you just abused in Romans 5:12-21. Paul has already established the fact that all are sinners, verse 19 does not undo that truth, and your argument shows your heretical propensity to pit Scripture against Scripture.
preacher4truth
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So now you're lying about me? None of the above bolded is true, it is you bearing false witness.
Why does Paul use ALL in one place, and MANY in another? I believe it is because ALL addresses the people he wrote his letter to, whom he knew all to be sinners (as he was not writing to children). And I believe he used MANY because its truth, knowing God didnt require atonement for everyone, he worded it accordingly.
What say you about it?
You said I am to be avoided, I call that running. I provided a link explaining exactly what I believe and why, and you didnt have anything to say about it, thus me saying I had posts you didnt directly address. All accurate
preacher4truth
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Um, it doesn't say only 20 and up were atoneable, it says they were expected to contribute an offering. Obviously you have no clue as to what 20 years old and up meant in the Hebrew culture. It isn't a proof text against the fact all are sinners inherently.
Now go away.
preacher4truth
Well-known member
I answered your posts, you bore false witness. Marking and avoiding you is biblical, not "running." You're on your own, son.
By these errors it’s obvious you rushed through the chapter, and this response, but that’s fine. Thank you for the the attempt, I won’t bother to ask what you think 20 years old means in Hebrew. Or what God said the ransom was for. You want to make sure you won’t be seen as avoiding anything. Congratulations.
Beloved Daughter
Super Member
Nonsense. The OT is something every Christian should understand. Nevertheless, trying to use one idea against another idea is not recommended. It's why I tell Christians not to use Leviticus to condemn homosexuality. It leaves them wide open to answer other questions re mixing fabrics, stoning your children etc.
From Got Questions on Pelagianism
What is Pelagianism? | GotQuestions.org
What is Pelagianism? What is the Pelagian view of original sin? Is Pelagianism heresy / false doctrine?
www.gotquestions.org
Pelagianism is the unbiblical teaching that Adam’s sin did not affect future generations of humanity. According to Pelagianism, Adam’s sin was solely his own, and Adam’s descendants did not inherit a sinful nature passed down to them. God creates every human soul directly, and therefore every human soul starts out in innocence, free from sin. We are not basically bad, says the Pelagian heresy; we are basically good.
Pelagianism is named after Pelagius, a monk who lived in the late 300s and early 400s AD. Pelagius began teaching the doctrine associated with his name in an effort to promote holy living among Christians. When people sinned, Pelagius grew weary of hearing the excuse of “I can’t help it. It’s in my nature to do wrong.” To counter that excuse, Pelagius stressed the freedom of the human will, essentially teaching that all sin is the result of a conscious choice of evil over good; everyone has the ability to freely choose to do good all the time. And, since there is no such thing as original sin or an inherited sin nature, then we cannot blame Adam. God created us good, so no one ever has an excuse for sinning. If you’re not living a holy life, it’s because you’re not trying hard enough.
Pelagianism contradicts the Bible in many places. Romans 5 solidly refutes the notion that Adam’s sin had no effect on us:
• “Sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned” (verse 12).
• “Many died by the trespass of the one man” (verse 15).
• “The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation” (verse 16).
• “By the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man” (verse 17).
• “One trespass resulted in condemnation for all people” (verse 18).
• “Through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners” (verse 19).
Further, the Bible tells us that we are sinful from the moment of conception (Psalm 51:5). All human beings die as a result of sin (Ezekiel 18:20; Romans 6:23).
While Pelagianism says that human beings are not born with a natural inclination toward sin, the Bible says the opposite (Romans 3:10–18). Anyone who has raised children can attest to the fact that infants do not have to be taught how to sin; on the contrary, they must be carefully and consistently taught how to avoid sin and behave wisely, prudently, and righteously.
Pelagianism’s underlying fault is its reliance on human freedom and willpower instead of the grace of God. In saying that we all possess an inherent power to choose holiness for ourselves, Pelagius made the grace of God of no effect. The Bible says that, before the grace of God saves us, we are “dead” in our sins (Ephesians 2:1); Pelagianism says it’s not so bad as all that. We can choose to obey God’s commands, and, if we only knew our true nature, we could please God and save ourselves.
Pelagius and his false doctrine were fought by Augustine and condemned by the Council of Carthage in AD 418, the same year that Pelagius was excommunicated. The doctrine did not disappear, however, and had to be condemned again by the Council of Ephesus (431) and later church councils. Pelagianism survives to this day and shows up in any teaching that says following Christ is primarily a choice we make apart from any supernatural intervention of God’s grace. In any age and in any form, Pelagianism is unscriptural and should be rejected.
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Even if you didn't object to Calvinism, you don't even hold an Arminian view of original sin.No sale.
Beloved Daughter
Super Member
What a shameful way to use the scriptures.
Worse, you don't seem to understand what Calvinists believe about the salvation of children. Bottom line, God has chosen the elect before the foundation of the world and age is not an issue.
preacher4truth
Well-known member
I wouldn't recommend not using Leviticus for such an instance, this is exactly where Paul and others derived this truth. In addition to that it stands against the imperative of 2 Timothy 3:16ff.Nonsense. The OT is something every Christian should understand. Nevertheless, trying to use one idea against another idea is not recommended. It's why I tell Christians not to use Leviticus to condemn homosexuality. It leaves them wide open to answer other questions re mixing fabrics, stoning your children etc.
From Got Questions on Pelagianism
What is Pelagianism? | GotQuestions.org
What is Pelagianism? What is the Pelagian view of original sin? Is Pelagianism heresy / false doctrine?www.gotquestions.org
Pelagianism is the unbiblical teaching that Adam’s sin did not affect future generations of humanity. According to Pelagianism, Adam’s sin was solely his own, and Adam’s descendants did not inherit a sinful nature passed down to them. God creates every human soul directly, and therefore every human soul starts out in innocence, free from sin. We are not basically bad, says the Pelagian heresy; we are basically good.
Pelagianism is named after Pelagius, a monk who lived in the late 300s and early 400s AD. Pelagius began teaching the doctrine associated with his name in an effort to promote holy living among Christians. When people sinned, Pelagius grew weary of hearing the excuse of “I can’t help it. It’s in my nature to do wrong.” To counter that excuse, Pelagius stressed the freedom of the human will, essentially teaching that all sin is the result of a conscious choice of evil over good; everyone has the ability to freely choose to do good all the time. And, since there is no such thing as original sin or an inherited sin nature, then we cannot blame Adam. God created us good, so no one ever has an excuse for sinning. If you’re not living a holy life, it’s because you’re not trying hard enough.
Pelagianism contradicts the Bible in many places. Romans 5 solidly refutes the notion that Adam’s sin had no effect on us:
• “Sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned” (verse 12).
• “Many died by the trespass of the one man” (verse 15).
• “The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation” (verse 16).
• “By the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man” (verse 17).
• “One trespass resulted in condemnation for all people” (verse 18).
• “Through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners” (verse 19).
Further, the Bible tells us that we are sinful from the moment of conception (Psalm 51:5). All human beings die as a result of sin (Ezekiel 18:20; Romans 6:23).
While Pelagianism says that human beings are not born with a natural inclination toward sin, the Bible says the opposite (Romans 3:10–18). Anyone who has raised children can attest to the fact that infants do not have to be taught how to sin; on the contrary, they must be carefully and consistently taught how to avoid sin and behave wisely, prudently, and righteously.
Pelagianism’s underlying fault is its reliance on human freedom and willpower instead of the grace of God. In saying that we all possess an inherent power to choose holiness for ourselves, Pelagius made the grace of God of no effect. The Bible says that, before the grace of God saves us, we are “dead” in our sins (Ephesians 2:1); Pelagianism says it’s not so bad as all that. We can choose to obey God’s commands, and, if we only knew our true nature, we could please God and save ourselves.
Pelagius and his false doctrine were fought by Augustine and condemned by the Council of Carthage in AD 418, the same year that Pelagius was excommunicated. The doctrine did not disappear, however, and had to be condemned again by the Council of Ephesus (431) and later church councils. Pelagianism survives to this day and shows up in any teaching that says following Christ is primarily a choice we make apart from any supernatural intervention of God’s grace. In any age and in any form, Pelagianism is unscriptural and should be rejected.
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Even if you didn't object to Calvinism, you don't even hold an Arminian view of original sin.
No sale.
For the record James White and Jeff Durbin both have used Leviticus in this manner as do many others in spite of the fabric arguments.
Other than that disagreement I agree with your post.
preacher4truth
Well-known member
Many don’t unfortunately. There are those here who think Joshua is speaking to people who rejected God at Josh 24:15 for example.
its also not what’s happening.
Except the Bible says to do the opposite. Part of the rise in issues like homosexuality come directly from lukewarm takes like yours. The answer isn’t to dilute the truth to appease the world. The answer should have been no more mixed fabrics for you like the Bible says.
Thanks for this, but it still doesn’t address many points I have brought up. Romans 3 says ALL have sinned, and Romans 5 says that MANY have been made sinners. Why did Paul make the distinction? Don’t you believe Romans 5:19 where it says Jesus made MANY righteous? Isn’t that a core tenet of your belief, the atonement is limited, Jesus didn’t die for everyone, etc? An honest reading of the text accepts that MANY (not all) are made righteous, and MANY (not all) are made sinners.From Got Questions on Pelagianism
What is Pelagianism? | GotQuestions.org
What is Pelagianism? What is the Pelagian view of original sin? Is Pelagianism heresy / false doctrine?www.gotquestions.org
Pelagianism is the unbiblical teaching that Adam’s sin did not affect future generations of humanity. According to Pelagianism, Adam’s sin was solely his own, and Adam’s descendants did not inherit a sinful nature passed down to them. God creates every human soul directly, and therefore every human soul starts out in innocence, free from sin. We are not basically bad, says the Pelagian heresy; we are basically good.
Pelagianism is named after Pelagius, a monk who lived in the late 300s and early 400s AD. Pelagius began teaching the doctrine associated with his name in an effort to promote holy living among Christians. When people sinned, Pelagius grew weary of hearing the excuse of “I can’t help it. It’s in my nature to do wrong.” To counter that excuse, Pelagius stressed the freedom of the human will, essentially teaching that all sin is the result of a conscious choice of evil over good; everyone has the ability to freely choose to do good all the time. And, since there is no such thing as original sin or an inherited sin nature, then we cannot blame Adam. God created us good, so no one ever has an excuse for sinning. If you’re not living a holy life, it’s because you’re not trying hard enough.
Pelagianism contradicts the Bible in many places. Romans 5 solidly refutes the notion that Adam’s sin had no effect on us:
• “Sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned” (verse 12).
• “Many died by the trespass of the one man” (verse 15).
• “The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation” (verse 16).
• “By the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man” (verse 17).
• “One trespass resulted in condemnation for all people” (verse 18).
• “Through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners” (verse 19).
Further, the Bible tells us that we are sinful from the moment of conception (Psalm 51:5). All human beings die as a result of sin (Ezekiel 18:20; Romans 6:23).
While Pelagianism says that human beings are not born with a natural inclination toward sin, the Bible says the opposite (Romans 3:10–18). Anyone who has raised children can attest to the fact that infants do not have to be taught how to sin; on the contrary, they must be carefully and consistently taught how to avoid sin and behave wisely, prudently, and righteously.
Pelagianism’s underlying fault is its reliance on human freedom and willpower instead of the grace of God. In saying that we all possess an inherent power to choose holiness for ourselves, Pelagius made the grace of God of no effect. The Bible says that, before the grace of God saves us, we are “dead” in our sins (Ephesians 2:1); Pelagianism says it’s not so bad as all that. We can choose to obey God’s commands, and, if we only knew our true nature, we could please God and save ourselves.
Pelagius and his false doctrine were fought by Augustine and condemned by the Council of Carthage in AD 418, the same year that Pelagius was excommunicated. The doctrine did not disappear, however, and had to be condemned again by the Council of Ephesus (431) and later church councils. Pelagianism survives to this day and shows up in any teaching that says following Christ is primarily a choice we make apart from any supernatural intervention of God’s grace. In any age and in any form, Pelagianism is unscriptural and should be rejected.
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Original sin is not taught in the Bible.
No offer. The truth just is.
Beloved Daughter
Super Member
Jeff and James do use this, but not in isolation. My experience is that many Christians find themselves unable to answer the questions that follow.
That is why I do not recommend the Leviticus passage as a prooftext. It should be used with proper New Testament admonitions.
We aren’t talking about wiping out anyone. We are talking about whether or not God commanded children to atone for sins.
The only thing scripture is opposing are false teachings.
preacher4truth
Well-known member
I disagree with you on the above.
But they do use it, and so should others, and as a proof text imho, it is after all God's law.
Beloved Daughter
Super Member
Homosexuality is a grave reprobate sin. But it must not be used in Leviticus only. The NT texts should be used as well. No one here is giving this sin a pass.
The rest of your post demonstrates that your views are untenable.
Sorry but I disagree with your handling of scripture in witnessing. The most I could say is that when witnessing younshould concern yourself with what the Spirit wants you to say and less with what you think the person might say back.
Your opinion doesn’t change what the Bible says. Adam made MANY (not all) men sinners and Jesus made MANY (not all) men righteous (Romans 5:19).