tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post6650489708889787350..comments2024-03-17T15:14:46.322-07:00Comments on Saved by Grace: Triplets of Faith: Were Adam and Eve Saved?Laurie Colletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-14814914014594203132013-09-05T21:00:47.662-07:002013-09-05T21:00:47.662-07:00Beautifully said, Anita! Praise God for graciously...Beautifully said, Anita! Praise God for graciously giving us what we cannot achieve and do not deserve. May we thank Him with every breath.<br /><br />Thanks for hosting & for your lovely comment, & God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-81263362182106137672013-09-05T04:20:57.923-07:002013-09-05T04:20:57.923-07:00Hi Laurie,
Thank you for your thoughtful post. I ...Hi Laurie,<br /><br />Thank you for your thoughtful post. I am so thankful that everything is in our Lord's hands.That if salvation depended on us alone, heaven would be empty. Our loving God, who is love, knows us better than we know ourselves, and as we look upon the cross and empty tomb, thankfulness should pour from deep within.<br /><br />Thank you for linking up with Scattering the Stones :)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463954995843689092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-37986290034983898892013-09-01T06:26:48.341-07:002013-09-01T06:26:48.341-07:00Amen, Mel! Praise God for His amazing grace! His m...Amen, Mel! Praise God for His amazing grace! His mercies are new each morning!<br />Thanks for your comment & for hosting, and may you have a blessed week in Him,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-8060386734303403142013-09-01T00:38:01.740-07:002013-09-01T00:38:01.740-07:00Praise God, we are saved by faith and not by works...Praise God, we are saved by faith and not by works. I am so thankful for our gracious God who forgives my sin daily.<br />Thanks for linking up at Essential Fridays.<br />Blessings<br />Mel from Essential Thing Devotions.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14082650577300405939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-31050988548186081342013-08-31T07:57:15.317-07:002013-08-31T07:57:15.317-07:00Amen, Debbie! God covered the sins of Adam and Eve...Amen, Debbie! God covered the sins of Adam and Eve with the blood atonement, a type looking forward to the ultimate sacrifice of the shed blood of His Son.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your visit & comment, & God bless!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-16343107029113501942013-08-30T11:51:49.130-07:002013-08-30T11:51:49.130-07:00The people of the Old Testament looked toward the ...The people of the Old Testament looked toward the cross where we look back at the cross. God himself covered Adam and Eve when they were naked with animal skins...the first shedding of blood. I believe they are saved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-55916699555264699502013-08-29T19:05:38.591-07:002013-08-29T19:05:38.591-07:00Dear Steve,
Thanks for your comment, however, I ho...Dear Steve,<br />Thanks for your comment, however, I hope you will understand my request that if you comment in the future, that it would be in response to the post, rather than copying & pasting your most recent blog post.<br /><br />Saving faith in Jesus Christ requires belief in His death, burial and resurrection as the only way to Heaven, so I'm not sure what you mean by God "bestowing faith on nonbelievers."<br /><br />Mark 16:16 (King James Version) says: "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned."<br /><br />So if you have saving faith, and are baptized as a symbol of that faith, you are saved. But baptism clearly is not a requirement for salvation, as damnation is only for those who do not believe, not for those who believe but are not baptized. <br /><br />Proof of this is the thief on the cross, who recognized Jesus as Lord. Jesus told him that he would be in Paradise with Him that day, even though he clearly had no possibility of being baptized. (Luke 23:39-43).<br /><br />God bless,<br />Laurie Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-85919224291230225322013-08-28T08:40:07.124-07:002013-08-28T08:40:07.124-07:00Amen, craftyspices! Praise God for His mercy and g...Amen, craftyspices! Praise God for His mercy and grace to all who place their faith in the death, burial and resurrection of His Son!<br />Blessings to you,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-87155915473052138892013-08-27T20:00:19.878-07:002013-08-27T20:00:19.878-07:00I also believe that Adam and Eve were saved. God i...I also believe that Adam and Eve were saved. God is amazing and is not one to keep grudges. They made one mistake and how many have we made? I do believe that trough faith and repentance we can be saved by the blessing of GodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-24666216696093635132013-08-27T19:47:18.490-07:002013-08-27T19:47:18.490-07:00Amen, Alecia! Praise God for the power in His bloo...Amen, Alecia! Praise God for the power in His blood!<br />God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-40166677291849920462013-08-27T17:39:48.988-07:002013-08-27T17:39:48.988-07:00Yes, I agree. But oh, so thankful for the blood of...Yes, I agree. But oh, so thankful for the blood of Jesus. Alecia Simerskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17930051713213737724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-76398135648872358222013-08-26T19:52:44.796-07:002013-08-26T19:52:44.796-07:00Thanks so much, Donald, for this thorough and enli...Thanks so much, Donald, for this thorough and enlightening discussion and Scripture verses. I am always so blessed by your input, and I'm sure others are as well.<br /><br />God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-84720692984849048892013-08-26T15:49:53.234-07:002013-08-26T15:49:53.234-07:00Amen, Brenda -- only God knows the hearts, and it ...Amen, Brenda -- only God knows the hearts, and it is awesome how He educates and blesses us through timeless examples. One of the ways we know the Bible is Divinely inspired is because it portrays the dark side of man as well as their good deeds, even for those like David whom we consider to be heroes of the faith.<br />God bless you too!Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-66335819164334317532013-08-26T15:44:19.182-07:002013-08-26T15:44:19.182-07:00Thanks so much, Tom, for following & for your ...Thanks so much, Tom, for following & for your comment! I am following your blog also on GFC. Best wishes to your sister, & many blessings to all!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-37331481203421833762013-08-26T11:53:28.794-07:002013-08-26T11:53:28.794-07:00Great post, Laurie.
God's plan has not change...Great post, Laurie.<br /><br />God's plan has not changed since the creation of the world according to Hebrews 4:3, although part of it was kept secret according to Matthew 13:35. The salvation of Old testament saints was in place, even though it was not revealed until Christ died. I Peter 3:19 and 4:6 stress that Christ preached the gospel to those who were already dead but had believed in God so that they could have that salvation. Hebrews 11:40 makes it clear they did not receive that final promise until Christ died. Until that time they were held in paradise, also known as Abraham's bosom. The wicked, on the other hand went directly into hell, according to Luke 6:19-23.<br /><br />Both Covenant Theology and Dispensationalism imply God had to keep changing his plan due to man's sin, although they differ as to the amount of change.<br /> Donald Fishgrabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977970195032209188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-61594489487604158642013-08-26T03:26:03.128-07:002013-08-26T03:26:03.128-07:00Hi Laurie,
I don't really feel I can say wheth...Hi Laurie,<br />I don't really feel I can say whether Adam and Eve were saved I believe only the Lord would know that. However, I do believe that their story and all the other stories in the old Testament are for examples to us of what to do and what not to do in our own walk with the Lord. God bless you Laurie.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-88099473746287859892013-08-26T02:35:45.478-07:002013-08-26T02:35:45.478-07:00Hi I am a new follower to your lovely blog (Via GF...Hi I am a new follower to your lovely blog (Via GFC)and it really feel pleasure meeting new awesome bloggers like you. Found you through Inspiration Monday. Was busy last month due to sister's marriage so was not regular in blogging, but now will regular and waiting for your next post.<br /><br />my blog: wilsontom.blogspot.com Wilson Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02467887311213783494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-7920710494846783382013-08-25T19:35:59.605-07:002013-08-25T19:35:59.605-07:00Dear Rosey,
Thanks so much for your comment &...Dear Rosey,<br /><br />Thanks so much for your comment & for hosting! <br /><br />Throughout Biblical history, from Adam & Eve onward, salvation has been by grace alone through faith alone. No one has been saved by any good works, including baptism. Here is a link to a post I wrote about baptism:<br />http://savedbygracebiblestudy.blogspot.com/2012/08/must-we-be-baptized.html<br /><br />Before Jesus rose from the dead, all who died went to the center of the earth. This was divided in 2 parts: hell for the unsaved (like the rich man Jesus spoke of), and Paradise (Abraham's bosom) for the saved (like Lazarus who was a beggar at the rich man's home; Luke 16). <br /><br />When Jesus rose from the dead, He brought the souls of the saved with Him to Heaven (Ephesians 4:8-10), so Paradise in the center of the earth has been empty ever since. The unsaved are still in hell.<br /><br />May you have a blessed week in Him!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-91932165472097759712013-08-25T13:40:48.223-07:002013-08-25T13:40:48.223-07:00I heard it said once that those who were not bapti...I heard it said once that those who were not baptized (like Adam and Eve) had to wait in hell until Jesus was raised from the dead. It was the one and only time I heard it, I've never heard it since. But it stuck with me. I have never looked for scriptural basis to confirm or deny it, but I may now that your post made me think of it again. I'm just curious. :)<br /><br />Happy Sunday to you and thank you for linking up at Super Sunday Sync.mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-56838852218122014192013-08-25T13:04:43.975-07:002013-08-25T13:04:43.975-07:00Amen, Denise! There is no greater love, than to di...Amen, Denise! There is no greater love, than to die for us, and no greater gift, than to have our sins forgiven & receive eternal life!<br />May you have a blessed week in Him,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-90046968204373785492013-08-25T12:52:41.472-07:002013-08-25T12:52:41.472-07:00Amen, Zim! Greetings & blessings to you -- hop...Amen, Zim! Greetings & blessings to you -- hope you stay dry!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-91287398869950534812013-08-25T01:43:41.168-07:002013-08-25T01:43:41.168-07:00Beautiful Laurie! The Cross is a perfect reminder ...Beautiful Laurie! The Cross is a perfect reminder of His love for us, where one of His arms each point to the east, and another to the west – that is how much He loves us, and that is how far our sins have been removed from us!<br /><br />Blessings and love!<br />DeniseDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603991529598754710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-55656798744609254102013-08-25T00:51:57.403-07:002013-08-25T00:51:57.403-07:00I agree with You that Adam and Eve are saved, beca...I agree with You that Adam and Eve are saved, because they believed in God's promise about Messiah. Greetings from rainy Bosnia and Hercegovina :)Nadwrażliwiec https://www.blogger.com/profile/00793189053691447662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-61908197739956658492013-08-24T18:12:47.883-07:002013-08-24T18:12:47.883-07:00Thanks, Denise! God bless,
LaurieThanks, Denise! God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-47345964979214839312013-08-24T18:09:13.597-07:002013-08-24T18:09:13.597-07:00Amen, Ceil! Ours is not to judge Adam and Eve, but...Amen, Ceil! Ours is not to judge Adam and Eve, but to thank God for His freely given gift!<br />Blessings to you,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.com