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1601 | Show me the money | Phil 4:19 | BradK | 172158 | ||
Hi jcdm, I appreciate your thoughts and the sincere tone with which they came:-) I'm also very glad to hear you're not following the false teachings of Kenneth Copeland! There is almost always an element of truth in every heresy or falsehood. Certainly Paul said as much in Phil. 1:15-18! The message of Copeland, et al is simply not in line with Orthodoxy and in fact is more founded in mysticism! John MacArthur has wisely stated, "I suppose that we could say that virtually every false religion ever spawned by man worships a god whose function it is to deliver some kind of "cargo." That is, human religion invariably invents gods for utilitarian reasons. They invent gods that give them what they want. They invent deities to serve them rather than the other way around. The Word-Faith theology has turned Christianity into a system that is no different from the lowest human religions. It is a form of voodoo where God can be coerced, cajoled, manipulated, controlled, and exploited for the Christian's own ends. Word-Faith teachers have corrupted the heart of New Testament Christianity. They have moved the believers' focus off sound doctrine, worship, service, sacrifice, and ministry; and they have shifted it instead to promised physical, financial, and material blessings. Those blessings are the cargo that God is supposed to deliver to those who know and follow the Word-Faith formula. In Word-Faith religion the believer uses God, whereas, the truth of Biblical Christianity is--God uses the believer! Word-Faith theology sees the Holy Spirit as a Power to be put to use for whatever the believer wants. The Bible teaches, however, that the Holy Spirit is a person who enables the believer to do whatever God wants. It is absolutely the opposite of Scripture. Many Word-Faith teachers claim that Jesus was "Born Again" so that we might become "little gods." Scripture, however, teaches that Jesus is God and it is we who must be born again. Frankly, I have little or no tolerance for these deceptions, these corruptions of Scriptures and false claims of the Word faith movement. I have absolutely no constraints on me to speak to this issue because I believe that I am literally bound by my obligation as one called to minister the truth of God to so speak, because this defies everything I understand to be true about Scripture." [Does God Promise Health and Wealth? Copyright 1991 , John F. MacArthur, Jr.] Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1602 | Is this what we should pray? | Col 1:9 | BradK | 199387 | ||
Hello fl..., I think you're on the right track with Col. 1:9-12. Paul's continual prayer asking to be filled with knowledge, spiritual wisdom and understanding is worthy of our attention. Our Pastor is currently preaching through Colossians and, in fact, just covered this prayer. It is not a popular one- given our "me" culture- but one that seeks to know His will and have a walk worthy! One thing I'm a firm believer in is: Praying scripture. If one doesn't know what to pray for, etc., just pray back the prayers of the NT (no offense to Jabez). Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1603 | once saved, always saved? | Col 1:13 | BradK | 76004 | ||
Dear disciplerami, A good observation on Col.1:23. However, as the "if" is a condition of the first class, it would be better read, "if-and it is so..." The condition is determined as fulfilled:-) Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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1604 | once saved, always saved? | Col 1:13 | BradK | 76040 | ||
Hi Tim, As usual, you make some very well supported and valid observations. I'd be hard pressed to disagree:-) However, wouldn't the context have some bearing on the conditional statement? As you're probably aware, others such as AT Robertson do hold to this interpretation. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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1605 | is jesus god? | Col 1:18 | BradK | 231022 | ||
Hello Sheila, I'm not sure what you mean by saying, "IF God the Father has been in all of us since the beginning..?" To me this hints of Pantheism? God has not been "in us since the beginning", but is eternal, having always existed in the unity of His nature. "In the beginning God..." (Gen. 1:1) God is one as Deut. 6:4 tells us, "The LORD is our God, the LORD is one", yet Triune in his nature. There are three persons in scripture all called God; God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit, yet only one God. The Orthodox definition would be: One God who eternally exists in three different persons- the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit- all of whom are fully God,all of whom are equal. Because of God's Triune nature, this is why Christ could exclaim in John 14:9, "Have I been so long with you, and yet you have not come to know Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; how can you say, 'Show us the Father'?" He (Jesus) truly is Emmanuel (God with us), the God/man. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1606 | "The Great Commission" ? | Col 1:23 | BradK | 192825 | ||
Derowr, Exactly what "Truth" is being warred against? I don't follow... In Him, BradK |
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1607 | N.T. circumcision? | Col 2:12 | BradK | 131775 | ||
Praise be to God, I would offer three comments on your post: 1. Don't negate or overlook the importance of the role of the Holy Spirit in bringing us into vital union with Christ Spiritually! ( 1 Cor. 12:13) 2.Possibly Col. 2:11 was the verse you're referring to? "In Him also you were circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands, but in a [spiritual] circumcision [performed by] Christ by stripping off the body of the flesh (the whole corrupt, carnal nature with its passions and lusts).[The Amplified New Testament] Maybe you are more correctly referring to the process of sanctification? As I see it, the actual "circumcising" is done by God per the above verses. 2. What about Phil.3:3? "for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh," [NASB] Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1608 | Sins Forgiven | Col 2:13 | BradK | 168639 | ||
romans 11:19, I think you're overlooking a significant event in your interpretation- the cross! How would you then reconcile your statement that "The bible does say if we don't forgive we will not be forgiven", if you don't consider the pivotal event in the Bible? Further, how would Col.2:13 be viewed? Did Christ by His death on the cross fully atone for ALL our sins or didn't He? Eph. 1:7 tells us that: "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace" Scripture cannot contradict itself, so we must somehow reconcile seeming discrepancies in our interpretative methods:-) We are indeed to "work out our own salvation", but don't stop there, because both verses in Phil. 2:12, 13 must be read in their entirety as they consitute one sentence in the Greek! Verse 13 continues, "...for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure." I rest in the assurance that all my sins are forgiven. That is the walk of faith! My goal is Gal. 5:16- daily! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1609 | Partly under the Law? | Col 2:14 | BradK | 146399 | ||
Hi Merv, I admire your diligence to study- sincerely. However, is it at all possible that your conclusions- though well intentioned- are wrong? I don't see the overwhelming scriptural evidence obligating us to keep the Law. Is not that counter to an understanding of both Romans and Galatians. Particularly, Romans 8:3, 10:4, and Gal. 3:25. Was not the purpose of the Law, "to lead us to Christ" Gal. 3:24? Law keeping seems to me an excercise in both futility and self-righteousness. If I can keep the Law, than I have something about which to boast. The Law still stands in its' majesty and holiness. However the believers' relationship to it has changed. We're no longer under its' condemnation. I'm not expecting agreement on this point, but in keeping with your desire to "discuss the Bible with fellow believers." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1610 | Partly under the Law? | Col 2:14 | BradK | 146408 | ||
Hi Merv, I think we both know the meaning of the verses you referred to:-) From my perpective, a dispensational approach helps to clarify and properly understand these types of interpretational issues. If you don't agree with or hold to that system, it would explain our difference. The best scriptural evidence I can (and will) offer are from Romans: 8:1 "Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." 6:14 "For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1611 | Partly under the Law? | Col 2:14 | BradK | 146414 | ||
Hi Merv, If I may interject here on your reply to Mark:-) I believe Paul addressed these matters on Christian liberty in Romans 14ff: "1 Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions. 2 One person has faith that he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats vegetables only. 3 The one who eats is not to regard with contempt the one who does not eat, and the one who does not eat is not to judge the one who eats, for God has accepted him. 4 Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. 5 One person regards one day above another, another regards every day alike. Each person must be fully convinced in his own mind." Would not also, Colossians 2:16-17 deal with the freedom to worship on Sunday? "Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day— 17 things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ." Those are my thoughts. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1612 | BradK, Are the other OT Laws in effect? | Col 2:16 | BradK | 69450 | ||
Hi Searcher56, I'll answer the question the best I can based upon my knowledge of scripture:-) Romans 6:14 seems clear based upon the following; 1.Christ came and fulfilled the law. (Matt.5:17) 2. We are now the "Righteousness of God In Him" 2 Cor. 5:21. Also, "For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes." Rom. 10:4 3. Understanding what we (as Gentiles) now have as Eph. 2:12-15 states,"12 remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, 15 by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace" 4.Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law as Galatians 3:13-14 states. 5.The whole purpose of the "law" was to show us our sinfulness and lead us to Christ. (Rom 7:7, Gal. 3:19-24). 6. We are released form the "law" as indicated in Rom. 7:4-6 7. The law is fulfilled in us , "who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit ( Rom.8:3-4,9) We cannot keep the Law, it is only fulfilled by our being "in Christ". I am not under the law nor is it in effect with regards to my RIGHTEOUS standing with God. I hope this answers your question. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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1613 | BradK, Are the other OT Laws in effect? | Col 2:16 | BradK | 69463 | ||
Dear John Reformed, I think we would be in basic agreement per your response. I was coming from the aspect of our righteous standing. I would agree in spirit that our responsibilty is not one to ignore, but that we are now free to obey (Gal.5:13). One of the challenges I see is how are we to "obey" the law in its' moral precepts when no one, save Christ was able to?(Rom.10:4) Is the point or purpose of our walk to keep or fulfill the 10 Commandments? I understand the directive of Paul in Gal.5:14..."that the whole law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." What of "walking by faith", "walking in the Spirit", or "pursuing love"? Certainly our standing before God is predicated by our being "In Him" but what is it that guides our practical walk? What of Titus 2:11-12 "11 For the GRACE of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, 12 instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age". As a fellow seeker of truth, these questions are necessary but not easy to answer. Let me know your thoughts or further comments. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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1614 | Rom 5 What happened to our old selves? | Col 3:3 | BradK | 194125 | ||
Hello lee, I wouldn't say Paul directly addresses that question in Romans 5. He deals more specifically with this issue in Eph. 4 and Col. 3. However, I believe the text of Rom. 5:1-2 answers the question of what we've received: Rom 5:1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Rom 5:2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. 1. we have peace with God (vs. 1); 2.we stand in grace (vs. 2); 3. and we exult in hope of the glory of God (vs. 2) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1615 | is it ok to lie in certain cases | Col 3:9 | BradK | 207960 | ||
Brother Tim, Very well said! You're asking the right questions! May we heed the Word of God! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1616 | Jesus and God the Father not the same? | Col 3:17 | BradK | 54528 | ||
Dear luv2study, I'll echo several others comments on the Trinity. Thought it is not found in scripture, the fact of a trine Godhead is so founded. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are ALL refered to as diety and possess attributes of such(God). Just out of curiosity, in one of your previous posts, you refer to 1 Nephi? This is obviously not in the accepted Canon of scripture. Were you using this as extra-biblical support or are you a Mormon? Yours In Christ, BradK |
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1617 | Jesus and God the Father not the same? | Col 3:17 | BradK | 54567 | ||
Dear HamsteRulz, As you have no User Profile, I assume you'd send your explanation to the Forum? I'd like to see it. Yours In Christ, Bradk |
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1618 | Can you help me teach a bible study? | 1 Thessalonians | BradK | 171865 | ||
Dear Theology PHD, The post you responded to is 1 and-a-half years old. It's unlikely that you'll receive a reply at this point. Feel free to tell us something about yourself under your User Profile. It is helpful in the communication and understanding process:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1619 | The rapture, A comming event, Pg 3. | 1 Thess 4:16 | BradK | 126013 | ||
alanh, There are certainly several differing views on Revelation that are orthodox- with the Preterist view you espouse being one of them. However, there is also not unanimous agreement amongs believers. Personally, I hold to the futuristic view. From my study- and I'm by no means a scholar on this topic- where one places the dating of Revelation will have a lot to do with one's view of eschatology. When you say "This generation shall not pass away, till all these things be accomplished" (Matt. 24:34)- it could also refer to the "generation" which is alive when these events take place. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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1620 | Which saints will be left behind? | 1 Thess 4:17 | BradK | 188584 | ||
Hello M. Royal, Allow me to interject here with a bit of info. My understanding is that "WHOEVER WILL CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED"- a quotation from Joel 2:32- will apply to this period. J. Dwight Pentecost says this in his article "Salvation in the Tribulation": "One of the questions most frequently raised by those antagonistic to the dispensational premillennial position is the question of salvation in the tribulation period. Allis is representative of our critics when he asks: “If the Church consists only of those who have been redeemed in the interval between Pentecost and the rapture, and if the entire Church is to be raptured, then there will be no Christians on earth during the period between the rapture and the appearing. Yet during that period 144,000 in Israel and an innumerable multitude from the Gentiles (Rev. 7) are to be saved. How is this to be brought about, if the Church has been raptured and the Holy Spirit removed from the earth? There are numerous Old Testament passages which promise salvation to Israel. It should be borne in mind that while the emphasis is placed on the national salvation, that national salvation must be preceded by individual salvation. Paul himself (Rom. 9:6) restricts the “all Israel” of Romans 11:26 to the saved individuals. Thus, in the Old Testament any promise of salvation must include both aspects (cf. Jer. 30:7; Ezek. 20:37–38; Dan. 12:1; Joel 12:31–32; Zech. 13:1, 8–9). We would observe, then, that the Old Testament specifically promises a salvation for Israel, which is associated with “that day,” or the Day of the Lord. Since this salvation has not been experienced by Israel it must be experienced by that nation during the time when God is dealing with them as a nation again, in the tribulation period. Thus the unfulfilled Old Testament promises lead us to expect salvation to be experienced during the tribulation. Not only does the Old Testament predict the salvation of Israelites before the coming of the Lord, but a host of Gentiles as well (cf. Isa. 2:2, 4; Isa. 60:3, 5; Isa. 62:2). The Lord reiterated during His earthly ministry the same promises in such passages as Matthew 13:47–50; Matthew 24:13; and John 3:1–21. The promises were not nullified." [Bibliotheca Sacra : A Quarterly Published by Dallas Theological Seminary., 56] The basis of salvation during the Tribulation will be by faith, by the blood of the Lamb and by the Holy Spirit. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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