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I'll move this brilliant post over here from the just closed personal thread of another "poster". Some people don't like advice, either. I have lots of good advice, but I've been told to just listen to what they say and not give them my advice. That brought on a momentary silence, believe me...

This :thumb:

Theoretically possible? So you say. I say, it's not possible, for the very reason that God had to send His own Son to accomplish it for us. Nor is it unjust of God, for the simple reason that man was created to rely totally on God and to trust totally in Him. The fact that Jesus was...

I never said there was anything sinful about a person's flesh or his body. The unsaved live a self-centered life. They are carnal. I don't agree with you that believers can be children of the night. So, let's not go there. For some reason, you have a very low opinion of the "new...

The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. What's the point you're trying to make? I've answered you once already. I believe what is true for us was true for the man Jesus. Philippians 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

Actually, it's Paul's way of saying we have been created a "new creature" "IN CHRIST". 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. True believers walk NOT after the flesh, but after the Spirit...

And wasn't Timothy a member of the body of Christ with the indwelling Spirit. Wasn't Timothy a new creature....created IN Christ Jesus? Well, then, he was not doing anything on his own.

I believe what is true for us was true for the man Jesus. Philippians 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

On his own? Really? I don't see the Bible making that claim. So, without the Spirit of God dwelling in them, they can live the Christian life? Those "modern" Christians are either false believers, or they are simply ignorant. Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live...

I think Paul makes it clear. The very word "command" speaks of law. If righteousness does not come from the Law (commands), then there has to be another reason the Law was given, seeing it could not be obeyed well enough to earn righteousness. Romans 8:3 For what the law could not do, in...

Theoretically possible is not in the same realm as reality and practical application. You admitted yourself no one has. Man does not have the "ability" to do what God has not created man to do, no matter how you read that verse. Man can try, and man can boast, but man was created to rely...

Theoretically does not equal reality.

The Son can do nothing of Himself. Not by His own human will...not by His own human power....not with His own human strength. Don't pick out one detail and make a big deal out it. The article was very clear. Man was created to rely totally on God, and that's exactly what Jesus did.

So, you don't think God knew that when He gave His commands? Clearly, He dId, and that means He does give people commands that are impossible for them to do.....while in the flesh. Romans 8:3-4 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in...

You're missing the point, Jerry, and you're jumping to a wrong conclusion. Our Lord, being a human being, would not have been able to live the Christian life on His own. Christ, out of Himself, as a human being..... Do you see it? And, it's a point well taken. None of us can be "perfect"...

Yes, He does. And He expects us to admit our inability, and seek His face. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". "I can do nothing of myself." It was the pharisees who thought they could do it in their own strength. You can't do that without the love of God being...

He said He could do nothing of Himself. John 5:30 I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me. Read the piece again, Jerry.

I do mean dangerous. These out of control haters are fast becoming mobs who will stop at nothing to destroy this country. They are vulgar and proud of it. Where does this evil come from? Blame this on Trump, too, I suppose? The new tactic is a blatant war on anyone who is not a member of...

Why is it that a certain poster can quote me and talk about me, and then be allowed to lock me out of the thread? The tutu wearing clown is doing exactly that. :angrymob:

I beg your pardon, sonny boy. The old folks haven't had their brains boggled by an over-abundance of conspiracy theories. It's like a drug, PJ. Turn while you still can. I'm afraid the little leprechaun has been visiting you in your dreams. :shocked: