A Supernatural Birth: The New Birth with Steven Lawson 

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@Sage of Synergism The verse you quote actually refers to the truth of monergism if you read the whole sentence which is continued in verse 13. Who are those who "receive Him and believe on His name"? Verse 13, the continuation of John's statement, says it is those "who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man but of God". John is clearly saying that those who believe do so not because of their race or heritage (not of blood), not because of their own fleshly will or the will of any man, but solely by the doing of God. The very definition of monergism. There are many verses that speak to this truth. James 1:18 says that God "Of His own will brought us forth by the word of truth...." Not of our will and God's will working together. I love Acts 13:48 where a number of Gentiles among a group of Gentiles believed in Jesus after hearing Paul preach. Which Gentiles believed? "...and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed." Who did the appointing to eternal life? God did. These Gentiles did not appoint themselves to eternal life. What role did you or any of us play in our physical birth? Did we choose to be born? The same is true of the spiritual birth that comes from above. Jesus explained it this way to Nicodemus: "The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." The Spirit ("wind") blows where it wishes.

@Sage of Synergism Acts 13:46 is a statement to the Jewish people in the crowd. Paul and Barnabas are speaking to them specifically, not to all people everywhere. He is telling them that the Gospel was first preached to the Jewish nation. Since, with few exceptions, the Jews had rejected the Gospel, Paul and Barnabas are announcing that they are "turning to the Gentiles" to preach the Gospel. Nothing here supports your contention that this verse somehow refutes monergism. Since you have failed to respond to the various verses I have presented to you that clearly indicate that God is the sole author of salvation without the input of man, I assume you have no refutation of these Scriptural truths. That means that you either willingly reject the truth of Scripture or that you have been so blinded by Arminian heresies that you cannot see the truth when it is presented to you. I did answer your initial question, not with philosophical wisdom but with wisdom from the Scriptures. All of my Christian life I was raised in churches with a flawed soteriology. All Arminian synergism heresy. As I matured both in age and discernment I was led to see the error of this theological framework. May God open your blinded eyes as He did for me. God bless you as you consider these issues. I do not intend to respond to further argumentation with you since you are unwilling to consider the points I have made with Scriptural proofs.

@Sage of Synergism you are STILL "carnal minded" and lost with NO spiritual change... No need for ANYONE to have a conversation with you... Continue to communicate with yourself and Satan 👹...

@@Froger26 Behold I stand at three door and knock. If anyone open the door, I will come in and will sup with him. We were created with free wills. We must choose otherwise no need for Jesus to have gone to the cross.

@@dayleraynor463 This is one of the most abused Scriptures in the Bible. It does not say anything about the offer of salvation or “free will” (in so far as regeneration is concerned). In this passage Jesus is not offering salvation to anyone “who opens the door”. Like all Scripture this verse has to be read and understood in relation to its context. Revelations chapter three is Jesus’ letter to the church in Laodicea. These people are already converted Christians. Why would Jesus be offering them salvation if they are already saved? Read the whole chapter and you will clearly see that Jesus is scolding this church for their lukewarm faithfulness. It is clear that these are true Christians because Jesus in verse 19 says to them, “Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent”. Immediately thereafter he extends to them the promise of intimate fellowship ( dining together) if they will only “open the door”. This is the only place exercise of free will comes into play. Sanctification indeed is a synergistic activity, involving the willing participation of the believer with God. Rebirth from above, on the other hand, is a monergistic work of God.

Same, but I'm Australian, are you in Rio maybe ? I'll be here for 2 months and want a good church and christian friend !❤️

When was ypu born again the new birth

you are sadly confused. You need some sound teaching. You need to be born again.

Read the book of Ephesians, it is a gift of God so no one can boast

If you're living by law, and you're trying to live your Christian life according to rules and regulations - 'I have to read my Bible every day, I have to pray so long everyday, I have to go down my shopping list everyday, and I have to not say this and do this' - well, that's all well and good, but it could be a symptom that you're not living in the power of the Holy Ghost!

This is a painfully painful horrible absolutely unbiblical statment. It's so so wrong my heart hurt. Please re read the whole new testiment

Q