“I Believe that I Cannot Believe…”

Posted on February 26, 2011 by theoldadam

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larrydhughes, on February 27, 2011 at 12:06 am said:

This is what many miss as the true bondage of the will as opposed to “total depravity”, which is still thoroughly synergistic.

And not only can we NOT make ourselves believe for ourselves, we cannot have an object to believe in lest the “pro me” of the Gospel says “for you” in particular. THAT is where faith arises.

And still the old Adam wishes to say under the guise of humility, “I still cannot believe it”.

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theoldadam, on February 27, 2011 at 12:17 am said:

I know that I cannot believe it …on my own. He makes me a believer. And He constantly makes me a believer because that Old Adam WANTS to be a disbeliever.

Thanks, Larry!

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Bill Scarrott, on June 11, 2011 at 2:52 pm said:

Thanks for this. What a great message. It creates a deep well of gratitiude and humility.

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theoldadam, on June 11, 2011 at 8:47 pm said:

Thank you, Bill. I’m so glad that you feel that way about the message.

It’s my favorite sermon, and so often people don’t think much of it.

I guess that’s the way it goes. 😀

Take care, my friend, and thanks for stopping by. You are always welcome.

– Steve

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