Christianity Etc › Re: ❤️salvation Is A Free Gift From God, That Why You Are Saved Forever by ProDiverse: 7:57pm On Oct 31, 2021 |
Bishopkingsley: Demas had at one time been one of Paul’s “fellow workers” in the gospel ministry along with Mark, Luke, and others (Philemon 1:24). During Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome, Demas was also in Rome (Colossians 4:14).
There is also biblical evidence that Demas was with Paul during Paul’s second imprisonment in Rome, at least for a while. Then something happened. Demas forsook Paul, abandoned the ministry, and left town. Paul wrote about the sad situation: “Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica” (2 Timothy 4:10).
The Greek verb used in the original implies that Demas had not merely left Paul but had left him “in the lurch”; that is, Demas had abandoned Paul in a time of need. The apostle was in prison, facing a death sentence, and that’s when Demas chose to set sail. Undoubtedly, Paul was deeply let down by Demas. It’s never easy to see a friend and associate in whom you’ve placed your trust forsake you in the midst of hardship.
The separation caused by Demas’ desertion of Paul was not merely spatial but spiritual. Demas left Rome because he fell in love with the world. In other words, Demas chose the corrupt value system of the unsaved world over what heaven values. As the NLT translates it, Demas “loves the things of this life” (2 Timothy 4:10). We don’t know the details of Demas’ situation, but it is evident that Demas decided that what Satan has to offer in this life is better than what God has to offer in the next.
Much can be said in support of the view that Demas, in love with the present world, was never a born-again believer in Jesus Christ. Paul makes a sharp contrast in 2 Timothy 4:8 and 10. In verse 8, Paul speaks of those who love the Lord: “There is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award . . . to all who have loved his appearing” (ESV). Demas, in contrast to those who love Jesus’ return, loved the present world (verse 10). First John 2:15 is clear about the spiritual state of those who love the world: “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them.” Nowhere in the Bible do we read of the restoration of Demas.
The tragedy of Demas is still being lived out today by those who choose the temporary benefits of this world over the eternal riches of heaven. Today there are still those who seem to receive the Word but then “the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful” (Matthew 13:22). Past service is no guarantee of future faithfulness; we must depend on the Lord, our Strength (Psalm 28:8.. We must be born again (John 3:3); otherwise, we have no foundation of faith. “They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us; but their going showed that none of them belonged to us” (1 John 2:19; cf. Matthew 7:22–23).
Those who walk away were never saved
Going to church or becoming a pastor does not mean that you are saved Oga see its baby christians you can dribble with all these long talk. Simple. Demas was a Christian but he forsook the way and went back to the world. Saying he was never born again is a complete lie and a fabrication of your own. Paul had the Holy spirit so if he wasn't a real Christian, Paul would have been able to desern this through the Holy spirit |
Christianity Etc › Re: ❤️salvation Is A Free Gift From God, That Why You Are Saved Forever by ProDiverse: 6:54pm On Oct 31, 2021 |
Bishopkingsley: You go about acting like Jesus police abusing every one and you think you are doing God work
Am so sorry for you you are lost you need to repent from your sin full ways and turn back to God
But you are free to continue acting like Jesus police and you will see the end of what the result will be
If you don't know the cost of sin or abusing people you will soon find out Do you know the cost of preaching falsehood? Paul talked about those who left the faith and who loved this present world. What happened to their salvation? |
Christianity Etc › Re: ❤️salvation Is A Free Gift From God, That Why You Are Saved Forever by ProDiverse: 6:53pm On Oct 31, 2021 |
Bishopkingsley: My friend you are not free to sin even though you are saved forever
The Scriptures already states that who so ever sin shall surely die. .
The wages of sin is death
This is physical death which is the price for sin
But that does not mean that you are going to hell no that does not mean that you will be un saved . Preach Bible stop preaching what your head says
If you continue to preach wrong things it won't change God words
Physical death is different from eternal death Wow.. This is the first time someone is actually preaching this. So when the Bible said the the soul that sinneth shall die what does it mean? And what about those who blasphem against the Holy Spirit. Those who fall away from the way, what happens to their salvation?is it still waiting for them? |
Christianity Etc › Re: ❤️salvation Is A Free Gift From God, That Why You Are Saved Forever by ProDiverse: 6:22pm On Oct 31, 2021 |
Bishopkingsley: My friend you can never lose it To work out your salvation is to submit to Jesus which you already did when you received him as your lord God and Savior
Go and read what Paul said about the born again who was sleeping with his mother in law
That his body should be destroyed so that his spirit who Is already saved will be saved on the day Jesus comes even after he dies
Read your Bible and stop using your sense to interpret God So you are saved then I can do as I like right since my salvation is sure and forever? Stop misleading and misinterpreting the word of God. I know you must be a Christ Embassy member |
Christianity Etc › Re: ❤️salvation Is A Free Gift From God, That Why You Are Saved Forever by ProDiverse: 5:38pm On Oct 31, 2021 |
Salvation is a gift. Yes, it doesn't mean you can't lose it. If you are saved forever then there is no need to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. Just go and sleep, act the way you want because your salvation is secured. Bible says he that thinks that he is standing should take heed lest he falls. |
Politics › Re: Abba Kyari Reinstated, Resumes Work - Demola Of Lagos (Photos) by ProDiverse: 4:16pm On Oct 30, 2021 |
Nigerialabalaba: Omo ibo and IPOB terrorist, na wen una tirade comot abba na hin IPOB terrorists take over. Now abba, Oko IPOB terrorists don come back with full force, una go hia am. Ode go and rest. |
Politics › Re: 2023: What North Are Doing To Ensure Osibanjo's Presidency by ProDiverse: 2:21pm On Oct 29, 2021 |
Please Osibanjo is a better candidate than Tinubu. He will do way better |
Politics › Re: Anambra Kicks As NCAA Suspends Commissioning Of Anambra Int'l Airport by ProDiverse: 8:55am On Oct 29, 2021 |
benuejosh: Have they inspected all the facilities to make sure everything is functioning? We don't want to hear stories that touch. Go and fight the fulani herdsmen killing your people in benue. Keep off igbo matters |
Crime › Re: Cult War In Anambra One Eyes Plucked - VIDEO by ProDiverse: 8:21am On Oct 29, 2021 |
OyigboUpdate: I said unknown gunmen. Secondly u bingos were saying nothing like that happened. But now the weight is off your shoulders you now agree it happened and it is cult Oga shut up. Stop changing the narrative. You are a chronic liar and no one takes you seriously because you are a mental case. You should be locked up |
Crime › Re: Cult War In Anambra One Eyes Plucked - VIDEO by ProDiverse: 5:39pm On Oct 28, 2021 |
OyigboUpdate: Ezewuzie01 EzeAro majesticguy
As u guys can see these killings happened in Ufuma Anambra. I know now you'll believe because it is no more on IPOBS head but u guys were attacking me like nothing happened.
EzeAro can u see cultist lynched on the main road yet your so called cousins didn't get just one information even the one that happened in the main road.
Atleast my information was 90% true. Did it happen in Anambra yes Where in Anambra Ufuma Time 25th October Who did it. Unknown gunmen because I was not sure who the killers were and I made it clear. So it is unknown gunmen since it was sit at home and ipobs were always threatening they were inextricably linked.
Know this and know peace I don't give false information You are a fool.. You were so sure it was ipob now your lies have been busted you dey yarn dust. Jobless mofo |
Politics › Re: Why Boko Haram, IPOB, ND Militants, Are Not Called Kanuri, Igbos or ijaws by ProDiverse: 8:11pm On Mar 07, 2021 |
IPOBTERRORISTS: There's systemic war against fulani by southern press. 90% of boko haram Terrorist are Kanuri, IPOB terrorists, are Igbos. ND militant are ijaws. Yahooboys (Ritualist) or cultism are majority Yorubas. But why are they not printed with the tribe name but any crime by herdsmen or kidnapping that wasn't even by Fulani's is labeled "Fulani?
Many suspected kidnappers arrested labeled as "Fulani's but they turned out to be not Fulani.
The systemic propaganda against fulani will be defeated. that I promise you. You are mad but you don't kno |
Technology Market › Re: NIPOST, Where Are The Five Phones I Ordered From WISH? by ProDiverse: 10:33am On Mar 02, 2021 |
Best to order from Alibaba or Aliexpres. Atleast even if you don't get your item, you can open a dispute and recover your money |
Politics › Re: Chica Son Recycling Company In Nnewi Is About To Be Completed by ProDiverse: 6:27pm On Feb 23, 2021 |
This is the only way to handle the dirtiness and filth of Onitsha and its environs. And mind you the raw material is free, I hope the can also handle solid human waste and use it to produce cooking gas and organic manure.. This is a very good venture. Good |
Politics › Re: Killer Herdsmen Are Ethnic Militants At War, Not Bandits - Sheikh Gumi by ProDiverse: 9:34am On Feb 23, 2021 |
tsephanyah: Nothing but the truth. IPOB terrorist, thugs, hoodlums, Gboys, will argue otherwise you people live thousands of kilometers away and know nothing about the situation. Cho, cho cho putting mouth everywhere. Maybe you will understand this verse "Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? . . . Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it." Proverbs 8:1, 6-11, KJV Nonsense.. You didn't make any sense oga |
Romance › Re: Can I Receive Data From The USA by ProDiverse: 12:42am On Feb 20, 2021 |
Mivici: Na everything be Yahoo? na argument weh dey go on for street this evening I think world remit can do that |
Phones › Re: Motorola G8 Power by ProDiverse(op): 8:13pm On Feb 19, 2021 |
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Phones › Re: Motorola G8 Power by ProDiverse(op): 8:11pm On Feb 19, 2021 |
Venom20011: enough is enough stop it. If you like create multiple accounts, just return what you have stolen before it's too late for you.. Don't say I didn't warn you |
Celebrities › Re: . by ProDiverse: 4:47pm On Feb 19, 2021 |
This scammer cloned my account because I called him out on his former naira land Moniker. Check the time he created this account. He deactivated his former account. He is a rogue and a thief. Don't deal with him Cc fynestboi please cc seun ban this idiot |
Phones › Re: . by ProDiverse: 4:45pm On Feb 19, 2021 |
This idiot cloned my account to scam people right. Please Dragnet please ban this guy. Check the time he opened the account. Because I called him out in his former Moniker, he cloned my account. No body should deal with him. Puskin please ban his account |
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Jokes Etc › Re: A Businessman And A Beautiful Girl by ProDiverse: 10:05am On Feb 19, 2021 |
Venom2001: Go and rest bro. You're a fool and poor Wait you get mouth to talk abi.. No body should deal with this idiot.. He is a bloody scammer.. |
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Business › Re: . by ProDiverse: 10:02pm On Feb 18, 2021 |
07046045226.. That's his number. I go find you come PH. No worry |
Business › Re: . by ProDiverse: 9:59pm On Feb 18, 2021 |
You go die soon |
Business › Re: . by ProDiverse: 9:36pm On Feb 18, 2021 |
This guy is a thief. Don't do anything or give him your login details |
Celebrities › Re: Mr Macaroni Exposed Female Police Did To Him After Removed His Clothes(video) by ProDiverse: 6:58am On Feb 15, 2021 |
Someone should ban this useless blogger |
Politics › Re: We’re Not Deceived By Rinu’s Exit From Endsars Panel; Activist Awokoya by ProDiverse: 2:41pm On Feb 13, 2021 |
SuperBold: She's just a pawn in ipob/PDP fight with tinubu n Lagos. Mumu her  Your show of stupidity in this site is legendary. What has Rinus leaving the Panel got to do with ipob or pdp? |
Politics › Re: Crypto Ban: Northern Senators Support CBN, Southern Senators Oppose by ProDiverse: 7:25pm On Feb 11, 2021 |
It will always be the stupid North.. |
Crime › Re: Abuja Human Milk Factory With 115 Young Girls Where Customers Pay With Bitcoin by ProDiverse: 9:50am On Feb 08, 2021 |
Karlovic:
The Nigerian Yisraelites at work again with their trade. Ode |
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Health › Re: Bill Gates To Nigeria: Wait For GAVI COVID-19 Vaccines by ProDiverse: 3:35pm On Jan 27, 2021 |
I don't trust this man. |