Warnings of 2 Corinthians. NASB
2 Corinthians 4
1Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart, 2but we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
3And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, 4in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Paul says that IF the gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are currently perishing, in whose case the god of this world Satan, has blinded the minds of the unbelieving (those who chose to reject the light given to them) so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. In Romans Paul talks about this and said "becauste they would not retain God in their knowledge". This does not support Calvinism. wm
2 Corinthians 5
20Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
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2 Corinthians 6
14Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? 15Or what harmony has Christ with Belial, or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever?
16Or what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said,
“I WILL DWELL IN THEM AND WALK AMONG THEM;
AND I WILL BE THEIR GOD, AND THEY SHALL BE MY PEOPLE.
“I WILL DWELL IN THEM AND WALK AMONG THEM;
AND I WILL BE THEIR GOD, AND THEY SHALL BE MY PEOPLE.
17“Therefore, COME OUT FROM THEIR MIDST AND BE SEPARATE,” says the Lord.
“AND DO NOT TOUCH WHAT IS UNCLEAN; (a command)wm
The results of obeying wm
And I will welcome you.
“AND DO NOT TOUCH WHAT IS UNCLEAN; (a command)wm
The results of obeying wm
And I will welcome you.
18“And I will be a father to you,
And you shall be sons and daughters to Me,”
Says the Lord Almighty.
2 Corinthians 7 (The following verse is a continuation of verse 18 above in chapter 6)And you shall be sons and daughters to Me,”
Says the Lord Almighty.
1Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
- We see in the above verses there is a responsibility of the the believer to obey God and be holy! In verses 14-17, God is warning us of sin which separates us from God. IF WE OBEY HIM, He will welcome us, be a father to us, and we will be his sons and daughters, Says the Lord Almighty. The deceiving teachers of our day do not teach this, but on the contrary they tell the people "once saved, always saved". This is a doctrine from hell. The above verses are just a few of the warnings of the danger of continued sinning in the scriptures. If you have not, please read Ezekiel chapter 18. wm
2 Corinthians 11
1I wish that you would bear with me in a little foolishness; but indeed you are bearing with me. 2For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy; for I betrothed you to one husband, so that to Christ I might present you as a pure virgin. 3But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ. 4For if one comes and preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted, you bear this beautifully. (agree with the enemy). Paul is afraid the Corinthians will fall away from the truth. wm
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13For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. 14No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 15Therefore it is not surprising if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their deeds.
2 Corinthians 12
20For I am afraid that perhaps when I come I may find you to be not what I wish and may be found by you to be not what you wish; that perhaps there will be strife, jealousy, angry tempers, disputes, slanders, gossip, arrogance, disturbances; 21I am afraid that when I come again my God may humiliate me before you, and I may mourn over many of those who have sinned in the past and not repented of the impurity, immorality and sensuality which they have practiced. Paul is afraid the Corinthians have fallen away from the truth and are living in sin. wm
2 Corinthians 13
1This is the third time I am coming to you. EVERY FACT IS TO BE CONFIRMED BY THE TESTIMONY OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES. 2I have previously said when present the second time, and though now absent I say in advance to those who have sinned in the past and to all the rest as well, that if I come again I will not spare anyone, 3since you are seeking for proof of the Christ who speaks in me, and who is not weak toward you, but mighty in you. 4For indeed He was crucified because of weakness, yet He lives because of the power of God. For we also are weak in Him, yet we will live with Him because of the power of God directed toward you.
5Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you—unless indeed you fail the test?
The Greek word for "faith" includes in it "faithfulness". Only one word. Why would Paul be so concerned about believers if they cannot fall away? Calvinism says there is nothing you can do to be saved and God will force you or not force those he chose or did not choose. Why then does Paul tell them to test themselves to see if they are in the faith!! Friends, I was delivered from Calvinism which I believed and taught. Repent and believe all the New Testament!
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