Jeff Durbin: Messiah, Salvation and Judgement

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@ChildofGod98765 3 ай бұрын

Lord please hear my prayers. As a single mother I’m struggling to provide for my sons both are special needs I’m overwhelmed! Every month is a battle. Jesus help me to overcome my fears. Because as I struggle I am fearful. I trust in you Lord Jesus please give me strength as I struggle to buy groceries and as I struggle to pay rent I know you will make a way for me and my children

@ChrstWorrir07Heavenly-yp2lv 3 ай бұрын

God bless you rest that God is in control😊

@nanayeboahosei-nyarko2837 3 ай бұрын

The Lord is your provider and He is faithful. Take heart.

@JacobZambrano-r1m 3 ай бұрын

Durbin, your boldness is truly changing my heart. I have been wrestling with god for the better part of 2 years, I’ve listened to thousands of hours of debates and reviewed almost all of the scholarly work from top biblical scholars and historians, atheist, Jew, Muslim and Christian. I’ve had enough. I surrender to the one true God. Jesus Christ my lord and savior. I never post comments like this, but I now understand, I was once blind but now I see. Thank you so much for your ministry. Your boldness is so very moving. Your ministry is such a blessings. Pray for my wife and soon to be daughter. I am so very nervous to see where my journey takes me, but I know I have eternal hope. I pray to be as bold as you. Amen.

@AlexanderBrown77 Ай бұрын

Keep being bold. ♥️ Ephesians 6 KJV 19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, 1 Corinthians 15 KJV ✝️🩸 1-4

@ChristisLord-ci5rs 5 күн бұрын

Amazing! Praise God for you brother

@ceciliaplacido3716 3 ай бұрын

Awesome you meet my countrymen. I'm in Philippines, I also always watching your sermon. God bless your ministry

@quovolez 3 ай бұрын

Jesus is God. Because the Word of the Father proclaims it. Only Jesus fulfills every single one of the prophecies foretold.

@ZWAYTOLIFE 3 ай бұрын

Any thoughts on why the Church Father’s believed in baptismal regeneration? How did so many early leaders adopt this????

@jwc380 3 ай бұрын

Brace yourself (due the responses length rather than any desire for outrage) but this answer leads from an exchange I had with a member of the ICOC where I too used to attend. I hope it’s helpful. The early Church Fathers' belief in baptismal regeneration-the idea that baptism plays a role in the process of spiritual rebirth and salvation-can be attributed to several key factors. Understanding their perspective requires examining their historical and theological context, as well as how certain biblical passages were interpreted in the early Church. 1. Biblical Interpretation The early Church Fathers based their views on baptismal regeneration on several biblical passages that seemed to strongly connect baptism with salvation and spiritual rebirth: John 3:5: "Jesus answered, 'Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.'" Early Christians commonly interpreted "water" here as a reference to baptism, thus viewing it as essential for entering the kingdom of God. Acts 2:38: "Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'" The phrase "for the forgiveness of sins" was taken to mean that baptism was a direct means of obtaining forgiveness. Titus 3:5: "He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit." Many early Church Fathers understood this “washing” as referring to baptism, which they saw as the means of spiritual rebirth. 1 Peter 3:21: "Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you." The direct association of baptism with salvation in this passage was understood by many early Christian leaders as evidence for baptism’s salvific role. 2. The Importance of Sacraments The early Church Fathers viewed the sacraments, particularly baptism and the Eucharist, as powerful means of receiving grace from God. They emphasised the tangible nature of the sacraments as means by which God's grace was made manifest. Baptism was seen not just as a symbolic act but as an efficacious rite that enacted what it signified: the washing away of sin and the rebirth of the believer. Tertullian (c. 155-220) described baptism as a cleansing of the soul and an essential step in salvation. Cyprian of Carthage (c. 200-258) argued that outside of baptism, no one could be saved. He also emphasised the necessity of unity in the Church, seeing baptism as a rite that unified believers into the body of Christ. Augustine (354-430), one of the most influential theologians, strongly defended baptismal regeneration, seeing it as necessary for the forgiveness of original sin and the imparting of grace. 3. Understanding of Salvation The early Church’s theology developed in a world heavily influenced by Greek philosophical concepts of participation and transformation. Salvation was often viewed as a process, not merely a moment. Baptism, in this view, was seen as the moment when an individual entered into the life of Christ, participating in His death and resurrection. Romans 6:3-4: "Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptised into Christ Jesus were baptised into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." The connection between baptism and the believer's union with Christ in His death and resurrection solidified the idea that baptism was not simply a sign of faith but the moment at which the believer was spiritually united with Christ. 4. Response to Heresies The early Church faced numerous heretical movements that challenged orthodox Christian teaching, including Gnosticism, which often denigrated the material world. In contrast, the early Fathers sought to affirm the goodness of God’s creation and the way that He worked through physical means, such as the water of baptism. By emphasising baptismal regeneration, they countered Gnostic ideas by affirming that physical acts like baptism could have real spiritual significance. It reinforced the idea that salvation involved both spiritual and physical dimensions. 5. Historical Context In the early centuries of Christianity, infant mortality rates were extremely high, and the question of what happened to unbaptised infants weighed heavily on the minds of early Christians. The idea that baptism was necessary for salvation, combined with concerns over original sin, led to the practice of infant baptism becoming widespread. This further solidified the belief that baptism was regenerative and necessary for the washing away of original sin. Why Did So Many Early Leaders Adopt This View? Scriptural Interpretation: The Fathers believed they were being faithful to the clear teachings of Scripture. They interpreted passages that mention baptism and salvation as meaning baptism itself had a saving, regenerative power. Sacramental Theology: Early Christians emphasised the sacraments as means by which God works in the world. Baptism was understood as a necessary step in becoming a Christian and being united with Christ. Cultural and Philosophical Influences: Their understanding of salvation as a transformational process, deeply rooted in participation in the life of Christ, meant that baptism was seen as the entrance into that transformation. The Unity of the Church: The Fathers were keen on the unity of the Church and saw baptism as a marker of entry into the Christian community, further solidifying its central importance. How Can We Understand This Today? While the early Church Fathers held a belief in baptismal regeneration, many modern evangelical and Protestant Christians interpret the biblical passages on baptism differently. They see baptism as an outward symbol of an inward reality-a public declaration of faith in Christ, rather than the mechanism of salvation itself. Passages such as Ephesians 2:8-9 ("For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast") are often cited as emphasising that salvation comes through faith alone, apart from any works or rituals, including baptism. In light of these differences, it's important to note that many of the Church Fathers were trying to faithfully interpret Scripture in their historical and cultural contexts. However, over time, the idea of baptismal regeneration was re-examined, especially during the Protestant Reformation, when the emphasis returned to salvation by faith alone.

@ZWAYTOLIFE 3 ай бұрын

@@jwc380 I really appreciate you posting that, I read every word and agree with all of it. I guess the thing that shocks me the most is that this error hasn’t been dealt with in Catholicism in almost 2,000 yrs. It is also an indication to me that many of the so called fathers may not have actually been Spiritually regenerated or how else could they have not known that water is not the point. A natural man truly cannot understand the things of God! Thanks for sharing!

@jwc380 3 ай бұрын

I noticed you didn’t hit the thumbs up, so I thought I’d check in 😅. What you’re asking has caused me a lot of discomfort and wrestling. It’s really a question much like that of Apollos. Personally, I believe he was saved but lacked a full understanding. My situation was a bit different. I repented of a works-based belief in salvation, of which baptism was a part, and chose to be re-baptised with a true understanding of salvation by grace through faith. I believe this was a meaningful step, as it affirmed my trust in the finished work of Christ and aligned with the biblical teaching of salvation by faith alone. But you see how we can shipwreck ourselves or become entangled in sin when we fail to grasp the gospel of faith in Christ alone and his work. God bless you brother. May we meet in Heaven and laugh at our dimness when attempting to discern God’s truth ❤️🙏🏻

@enderwiggen3638 3 ай бұрын

@@jwc380I strongly suggest you read the catechism of the Catholic Church paragraph 1213 onwards The following people offer way better teachings from the Catholic Church Jimmy Akin Joe Heschmeyer Scott Hahn Tim Staples

@darealgomaking5852 3 ай бұрын

I’m Filipino as well Jeff! Thanks for your teachings and making me post Mill, just like what u did to DR James lol

@truthspeller3279 3 ай бұрын

Do you have a discord or anything of the like? Because I would like to have a conversation with Jeff because I can see that you're not being consistent with the functionality of the law and the gospel... From his teachings over the years, he has been putting forth a Galatian error gospel.

@Cts_99 2 ай бұрын

False. You can be a member to send a message

@PurpleHeart99 3 ай бұрын

Can you be a Christian and believe in some evolution?

@meritorioussir9129 3 ай бұрын

You can believe all kinds of wrong things and be a Christian if you hold fast to justification by Grace through faith in the perfect life death and resurrection of King Jesus. But ultimately we all see dimly. Our ideas, broadly speaking, don't save us. You'll likely run into problems with what has ultimate authority-'science' or scriptures. Not because the scientific method is in actual conflict but because of imbedded ideas surrounding the philosophy of evolution which is not derived from the method. Taking the philosophy of evolution on will necessitate unbiblical theology. Scriptures is a Christian's final authority. The fear of man (being 'respectable') is a snare so be careful and judge your heart while you honor the Lord with your mind.