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861 | Testimony of hearing the Word of God | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 176144 | ||
Hello steven, I'm not sure what message it is that you seek to get out?! I've read the Bible and never come across anything like what you describe?! Christ said there is not one good but God (Matt. 19:17. Further, Rom. 3:10-12 pointedly tells us that, "as it is written, "THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE; THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD; ALL HAVE TURNED ASIDE, TOGETHER THEY HAVE BECOME USELESS; THERE IS NONE WHO DOES GOOD, THERE IS NOT EVEN ONE." With all due respect, your experience (message) comes across like a drug-induced hallucination mixed with mysticism. It is not from the Bible my friend. I'm sorry, but what you heard was not the Word of God! What you need is Christ and Him alone. Have you at any point in your life placed your faith and trust in Jesus Christ for salvation? Acts 4:12 says, "And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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862 | where did God come from? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 176051 | ||
Hello tinaraine, Possibly the words of A.W. Pink will shed some light on your question. He writes: ""In the beginning, God" (Gen. 1:1). There was a time, if "time" is could be called, when God, in the unity of His nature (though subsisting equally in three Divine Persons), dwelt all alone. "In the beginning, God." There was no heaven, where His glory is now particularly manifested. There was no earth to engage His attention. There were no angels to hymn His praises; no universe to be upheld by the word of His power. There was nothing, no one, but God; and that, not for a day, a year, or an age, but "from everlasting." During a past eternity, God was alone: self-contained, self-sufficient, self-satisfied; in need of nothing. Had a universe, had angels, had human beings been necessary to Him in any way, they also had been called into existence from all eternity. The creating of them when He did, added nothing to God essentially. He changes not (Mal. 3:6), therefore His essential glory can be neither augmented nor diminished." "Such a God cannot be found out by searching; He can be known, only as He is revealed to the heart by the Holy Spirit through the Word. It is true that creation demonstrates a Creator, and that, so plainly, men are "without excuse;" yet, we still have to say with Job, "Lo, these are parts of His ways: but how little a portion is heard of Him? but the thunder of His power who can understand?" (26:14). The so-called argument from design by well-meaning "Apologists" has, we believe, done much more harm than good, for it has attempted to bring down the great God to the level of finite comprehension, and thereby has lost sight of His solitary excellence. Analogy has been drawn between a savage finding a watch upon the sands, and from a close examination of it he infers a watch-maker. So far so good. But attempt to go further: suppose that savage sits down on the sand and endeavors to form to himself a conception of this watch-maker, his personal affections and manners; his disposition, acquirements, and moral character—all that goes to make up a personality; could he ever think or reason out a real man—the man who made the watch, so that he could say, "I am acquainted with him?" It seems trifling to ask such questions, but is the eternal and infinite God so much more within the grasp of human reason? No, indeed! The God of Scripture can only be known by those to whom He makes Himself known. Nor is God known by the intellect. "God is Spirit" (John 4:24), and therefore can only be known spiritually. But fallen man is not spiritual, he is carnal. He is dead to all that is spiritual. Unless he is born again supernaturally brought from death unto life, miraculously translated out of darkness into light, he cannot even see the things of God (John 3:3), still less apprehend them (1 Cor. 2:14). The Holy Spirit has to shine in our hearts (not intellects) in order to give us "the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ" (2 Cor. 4:6). And even that spiritual knowledge is but fragmentary. The regenerated soul has to grow in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus (2 Pet. 3.18). The principal prayer and aim of Christians should be that we "walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God" (Col. 1:10)." I hope this helps, BradK |
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863 | Leave of stay in church? | 1 Tim 3:1 | BradK | 176050 | ||
Hello ardmore, John Maxwell is the ex-Pastor of Skyline Wesleyn Church in San Diego (approx. 5000 members), who now teaches and writes exclusively on leadership. Pastors don't always have (or exhibit) what I call people skills! They should:-) Often, the pastor's weaknesses can be seen and therefore manifested more visibly in a small church. It may be a reason why it's small? Keep on praying for him and seek the Lord's direction for you. Leaving the church I was saved in turned out be be a huge blessing- though it was hard to see it at first. Has anyone else noticed or commented on his behavior? Maybe you should pray about confronting him in love? As your pastor, he should be open to concerns of the congregation- assuming you approach it with the right motive. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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864 | Was Ham showing homosexual tendencies? | Gen 9:22 | BradK | 175974 | ||
Hello MJH, Your comments are noted and appreciated. In my reading of the text, I do not see and direct or indirect reference to homosexual behavior by Ham. We need to be careful about reading into texts with our current cultural biases:-) The New Bible commentary makes this observation: "Sadly, the righteous and blameless Noah succumbed to drink and exposed himself while sleeping. His relatively minor sin (cf. Adam in 3:6) was followed by the much graver sin of his younger son Ham (cf. Cain in 4:8). Once again by this sequence Genesis suggests history repeating itself. The new human race headed by Noah was, like the former one, on the slide. Modern readers fail to see the gravity of Ham’s sin and ask what is wrong with gossiping or joking to your brothers about your parents’ failings? So attempts have been made to suggest Ham was guilty of incest or other sexual impropriety. But these notions are wrong and fail to appreciate how seriously the OT and other ancient cultures took filial duties. ‘Honour your father and mother’ comes next to the Godward commandments in Ex. 20, and striking or cursing your father or mother could be punished by death (Ex. 21:15, 17; cited by Jesus, Mk. 7:10). [D. A. Carson, New Bible Commentary : 21st Century Edition] Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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865 | about melchizedek | Hebrews | BradK | 175798 | ||
Hi puzzler, As this question has been asked all too frequently, might I suggest that you type "Melchizedek" in the Search box at the upper right. That should give you ample responses along with an answer to your question. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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866 | U.S.A. the Babylon of Revelations 18? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 175691 | ||
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867 | U.S.A. the Babylon of Revelations 18? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 175685 | ||
Dear Face, Is it a trivial detail that you are not offering up a sacrifice on the alter of the temple in Jerusalem? There is a call for some common sense in our approach. It further occurs to me that you are bordering on exclusivism! If that is where God has you and you are honest in your seeking and desire, have at it! As for me, I will continue to be led by the grace of God (Tit. 2:12-13). Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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868 | U.S.A. the Babylon of Revelations 18? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 175681 | ||
Dear Face, I can appreciate your sincerity and desire. However, this whole argument is a little silly in my eyes! Without trying to come across condescending, I notice Jesus walked everywhere He went. Do you own a car? I challenge you... Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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869 | How can you prove God exists? | Rom 1:20 | BradK | 175587 | ||
Dear djktk, No, I don't. The one's you referenced are certainly good! You might share your testimony with him?! I hope this helps, BradK |
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870 | Speaking In Tounges | 1 Cor 14:13 | BradK | 175454 | ||
Hello Chucky, I'm not sure I understand your point? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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871 | Speaking In Tounges | 1 Cor 14:13 | BradK | 175444 | ||
Do we pursue love? (1 Cor 14:1) Do we have love? (1 Cor. 13:1). Might I state that without love (toward one another as believers) tongues matter little. Should we not emphasize this as opposed to a fleshly manifestation? BradK |
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872 | Can Satan read your mind? | Daniel | BradK | 175301 | ||
Hello BigJohn, It would be speculation "if Satan could have read" the mind of Nebuchadnezzar:-)Fortunately, Satan does not have that ability. BradK |
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873 | Guidance with couples bible study.. | 1 Pet 3:1 | BradK | 174904 | ||
Devolt, We need to demonstarte care in who and what we refer on this Forum as there are those who might be led astray! Further, Murdock and his theology are not founded on Othodoxy. His teachings are man-centered and appeal to the flesh. This link should help:http://www.letusreason.org/Popteac19.htm Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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874 | Guidance with couples bible study.. | 1 Pet 3:1 | BradK | 174900 | ||
devolt, Mike Murdock is seriously off-base with his WOF non-sense! BradK |
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875 | Is Genesis 1:2 the fall of satan? | Gen 1:2 | BradK | 174865 | ||
Hello in the vine, You state that, "This leads me to believe that Bible talks about life that existed before Adam and Eve (higher probability it existed based on scripture than not)" My main challenge with that is this: your whole supposition is based upon speculation, not scripture! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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876 | ... | Is 55:11 | BradK | 174750 | ||
Hello Vince, I'm not quite clear as to what prompts your Q and A dialog, or if there is an end point to be sought? I would recommend that you review the Terms of Use and About the Forum as they may benefit you:-) Do you or do you not believe that the Bible is the Word of God? If you do not, the burden of proof is on you to show otherwise. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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877 | Genesi 3rd chp. Satan tempt Eve | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 174592 | ||
Hello wisdom, Might I ask what leads you to make such a pointed comment as "Be careful in giving an answer it may come back toi haunt you in the future."? I fail to see the need or relevance?! Do you posses some special insight that we are missing? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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878 | How many people raised from the dead | 1 Kin 17:22 | BradK | 174266 | ||
Hello justme, You are correct and yes, I realized that reference, but elected to keep to the "specific" known dead who were raised! Thanks brother. BradK |
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879 | What's does The Message says? | 1 Cor 12:13 | BradK | 174224 | ||
Hello Jesus777, I was merely offering my opinion as a believer and student of God's Word for over 20 years! I don't recall that anyone ever said the posting using the Message was wrong. I certainly did not. Tim simply noted that it is not a translation. I think for this reason, it may not have been as well suited for answering the question on 1 Cor. 12:13. If I may, The Message in it's rendering of this verse, confuses and muddles the understanding because of it's verbosity. I don't feel that it is helpful:-) What we are seeking when a question gets into the technical- such as grammatical issues- is clear understanding. I hope this helps, BradK |
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880 | Christianity, Religions and Confusion | John 14:6 | BradK | 174204 | ||
Dear wisdom, I'd prefer, rather to read what the Bible has to say about Jesus than Mary Baxter! I'm also not much on extra-biblical "revelations". Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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