Philippians 2:5-13

This is not a full exposition of the passage just a bit of things that stood out during my gleanings in the passage. The main point of the passage: Believers are to become like Jesus by becoming obedient in all areas of life even in admist of trials.
Our Corporate Personality that is those who are in Christ Jesus should take on the likeness of their saviour in all areas of life, while also putting off sin's dominating force: Verse 5 tells us of the command, in verse 12-13 we are reminded again to work out the salvation which God gives to us (Ephesians 2:8-10) because God is the one who is working in his people to will and to act accordingly for His good pleasure.
The Incarnation: Verses 6-7 shows that our Lord Jesus Christ although was Fully God was truly incarnated in the form of a Man. Jesus was both God and Man while tabernacling here on this earth.
The Substitution: Verse 8 tells us that the Substitution was not an act done for no reason. If Christ death was an act of obedience then it shows that there was purpose behind His death. Acts 5:27-28 tells us that His death was not something that was optional. Christ death was a necessary act which God used to bring about His purposes in Salvific History. His death was a Substitionary atonement by which He died on behalf of His people by taking upon Himself the full wrath of God in the payment of sin.Further verse 8 informs us in the words "He humbled himself..." that Christ in reality is the one who layed down His own life. Thus showing purpose in His death. John 10:17-18 tells us this that Christ layes down His own life no one takes it from him, likewise He has the power to take it back up again.
There are other forms of doctrine enlisted in this hymn passage like the glorification of Jesus Christ in which because of His obedience He has recieved the Victory. Which all the demons, sinful men and women and sinful-saints, and the Angels will one day bow down to if not already.

The Supralapsarian "Will speak of predestination unto the grace of God in Jesus Christ, but not of a predestination unto sin." - Louis Berkhof

This means that the reprobate fell by their own will. That Sin was the work of Man and not of God, but God ordained that Man would fall.

"you know always thinking about trying to please the other person.,.. trying to change their mind about how they think of you... but can't cause they already have a perception of you that is this and that.... and thats what they want... it can be a good thing at times like... I cant trust him for something big... idk if hes able to handle it just yet.... but i'll trust him with something else..... maybe the reason why you can't change their mind is because they already judged you from the beginning... from the beginning they judged you by your actions and thoughts.... so you just never had a chance... but that should be a encouragment to just go out there and do what ever you want in the order of his or her God.... cause in the end it never mattered about what they thought or think.... Gods mind is what matters.. it is his thoughts that take you to places day to day... (in the order of him predestining each day for us.).. but I dont want to go into theology cause me myself is still learning.... trying to equate the one who cannot be equatable... trying to grasp the fog.... trying to get my hands around the one who is WONDERfull... what is sin? why is it here... yeah God is a JUST and Mighty God but what makes him save us for that? are we even searching for him? do we care for him?... you know for me im after wealth and feelings and not after God.. though I say I love God... do I mean it? idk maybe God knew before hand what would happen just like with peter.... I say this cause I myself is in a terrible mess... of dirty works myself.......... sooo what ever Love is I want to take hold of it... sweep me away as I should say cause I cant grab it... like water in the ocean I try to grab hold of it and it carries me away... just more random thoughts on this old xanga.."

Judge for yourself the theological stance. I think now I have a much fuller theology than back then though.

on Pridefulness

I now understand what Paul Mayhem is saying. When I say something like there are other peopple who have PHD's or are educated - he seems to think that what I am saying is that these people are also prideful giving into my own prideful or seemingly prideful manner of talking. His responses are always saying no you can have a Phd and still be prideful. My response now to him is that he needs to read with authorial intent. I will have to get the message he sent me so that my thoughts will be clearly put. This guy is very prideful.
First my responses is against the notion that he seems to think because I am online and stating some rough things that it means that I am being to self-centered. My response is always like this that he really does not know the intent of my heart over the internet and further he is not some custodian over my life so before he makes a judgment he must ask me first. I then say I have other people who have Phd's and are older who believe these things that I am giving and so that is when his response is that it does not matter on the age, anyone can be prideful either one who is 50 years old or one who has a Phd.
My responses are not saying that these people are prideful. If I were to say John Piper, or James White or some other theologian who he might know and like he would get what I am trying to say. Until then he will always look younger theologians who exposes great theological truths like the doctrine of election and its function (I mean whether it occured before man fell or after) as people who are prideful, who need to grow up and learn theology in a class setting - which is partly what my responses about other notable and respectful Christian scholars who know the doctrines that I am trying to expose and teach and even believe in them (I.E. Supralapsarian, Double predestination) are geared to respond to.

On Proper Functions in Marriage - Or What is a Proper Functioning Marriage?

"When compared with the biblical pattern of marriage and the family set forth in the opening chapters of Genesis, homosexuality fallse short on numerous fronts. First, as the antithesis of heterosexuality, homosexuality is at odds with God's design for marriage and the family at its most foundational level.... A second component of the biblical model of marriage that homosexuality violates is its complementary nature.... Since these marital roles are tied inherently and unalterably to gender, same-sex partners cannot participate in this aspect of biblical marriage....A third integrated component of God's design for marriage and the family that homosexuality does not fulfill is the duty to procreate.... By nature, however, homosexuality falls short of this essential component of the biblical/traditional model of marriage and the family, since it precludes reproduction."

Kostenberger, Andreas J. "God, Marriage, and Family" Pg. 202-03 2004 1st edition

I have been thinking a lot about what this guy has been telling me and my sharp disagreement with him. The problem is that 1) he seems to think that he is able to dictate what my atttitude is, by that 2) he seems to think that he is the only "one" that sees a problem. Now I go to a good Church (CTK) with pastors and deacons who care about the Church's growth (The Flock of Jesus Christ who hold membership at CTK) and so if there is a potential sin problem in my life that I am not seeing, then they would probably bring it to my attention. Further problems is that 3) he seems to think that by saying scriptural truths that harshly that it means that I am also being prideful.
My thought is that 1) I cannot do any good charity work through the internet... facebook. 2) I will give him what he seems to want which is 'peace' and 'solitude.' This will be a great way to refurbish on Scripture verses that I know and should know by now. Wisdom is shared not every calvinist think alike. To make an accurate judgment one needs to know the person before jumping to conclusions.
I can't help but speak as Jeremiah says. If what I say is from God then 1) would it not be humility for me to speak it? 2) why would I refrain from speaking it?