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[Robinson B. Heath]

Courtney is right.  I meant without on that third point...and I meant  
"I do" ten years ago.

On Jul 28, 2008, at 8:15 AM, Courtney Robinson wrote:

> do you mean that WITHOUT a special work of the spirit to regenerate  
> them, they will remain enemies of God?
> Just thought this might be a case of you saying the opposite of what  
> you really mean.  Did you really mean "I do" or "I dont".  Just  
> checking ;)
> On Jul 27, 2008, at 9:54 PM, Robinson B. Heath wrote:
>
>> Thanks for your response.  Here are some thoughts:
>>
>> You are right.  I am definitely talking about those that "love him  
>> and are called according to his purpose."
>> Allow for death in the idea of good.  It seems that death comes  
>> before, if not just before, conforming to the image of Christ.  It  
>> is a hard doctrine if not treated with gentleness.  Good for the  
>> kingdom and ultimately the subjects of the kingdom may cost them  
>> their lives.  It has certainly cost the lives of many in martyrdom
>> Regarding hardening: We must remember that without Christ we are  
>> all under condemnation already.  As you said it is good to remember  
>> as well that hardening and sin itself can be a form of punishment.   
>> God is light and their is no darkness in him (1 John 1:5).  While  
>> God may allow men to further wallow in their own evil, he himself  
>> is not responsible.  God has given men the blessing of being free  
>> agents. (Romans 1:18-2:11)  They may do as they please, and with a  
>> special work of the Spirit to regenerate them, they will remain  
>> enemies of God. (Eph 2:3,Rom 5:10, I Pet 1:22)
>> These are both hard and comforting doctrines.  They can lead to a  
>> spiritual pride and arrogance, or they can lead to humility and  
>> grace.  In a sense, it all depends on the heart that receives  
>> them.  The flesh is so twisted and the Enemy so wicked that they  
>> can take precious truths and make them weapons against the Gospel.
>>
>> Now the two wills...what do you mean?
>>
>> Peace - Heath
>>
>> On Jul 26, 2008, at 9:39 PM, asuecleaver at aol.com wrote:
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