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4801 | You are a teacher of God's word? Does th | James 3:1 | EdB | 55522 | ||
Christian7 Don't limit God. I'm convinced God can use a 7 year old newspaper column to teach or bring someone to salvation. Have you ever been involved with the Pastor selection process. In most case no one cares how spiritual the man is, just how good he can preach. This is seen in the fact most churches want a audition tape of his preaching. Is he funny, entertaining, informing, interesting? They could care if he is saved or not. In many cases the judgment is not how well the man knows God but how well he can tell an interesting story. I have heard of churches picking a new pastor from nothing more than the tape. From Paul's own admission he would do poorly in most churches today because as he said he did not come with excellency of speech. Don't misunderstand what I said, I did not say all the things that come into a Pastors life was an excuse to go to the internet to get a message. I was saying that many pastors face things that draw them away from message preparation that TV/Radio preachers don't have to contend with. Yet over the Sunday afternoon meal when roasted preacher is being served everyone will compare his preaching to "so and so" on the radio or TV. I said there are valid reasons to post a sermon on the net. To give others ideas and sermon illustrations and applications. However the sermon should be birthed by the Holy Spirit in the pastor. EdB |
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4802 | If they teach to their own destruction, | James 3:1 | EdB | 55613 | ||
The Bible is Right You evidently don't watch "Christian TV". The airwaves are filled with messages based on Gospel that would lead a person straight to hell. Of course it is Gospel out of context but Gospel nonetheless. EdB |
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4803 | Who speaks the truth? | James 3:13 | EdB | 243354 | ||
Many "theologians" have written many works of theology. Some are touted as being more accurate than others. Many come from different sides of the street, and since they are contrary they both can not be right. We must judge which to accept and which to reject or at least hold in suspect. When we look at the person of these commentators we see some that have dedicated their entire lives to serving God. Others we see have backgrounds in everything but religion. How can this be? We see men that constantly read and study scripture. Bathing themselves in prayer in a constant search for the truth and we see others have all manner of livelihood even being political and aspiring to higher office and recognition. Which should we grasp too? Let James 3:13 be our guide! |
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4804 | What scripture is James referring to? | James 4:5 | EdB | 67847 | ||
Retxar Maybe the longer form of his explaination found in his commentary on James will help. This verse is difficult to understand, and evangelical scholars do not all agree on its precise meaning. Although the New American Standard Bible begins the quotation with He jealously desires, the word He is not in the Greek text but is supplied by the translators. The capitalization of Spirit is also arbitrary, since the original Greek manuscripts did not capitalize words. In addition to that, there is no Scripture, Old or New Testament, that corresponds to “He jealously desires the Spirit which He has made to dwell in us.” Whatever reference James is making to Scripture, he is speaking of its general teaching, not a specific passage. And if he were speaking to unbelievers as he seems to be here he is saying that the Spirit which He has made to dwell in us would not apply to them, because they would not be indwelt by the Holy Spirit. One cannot be dogmatic, but, in context, it seems that the Authorized (King James) rendering is preferable: “The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy.” James would therefore be saying, in effect, “Don’t you know that you yourselves are living proof of the veracity of Scripture, which clearly teaches that the natural man has a spirit of envy?” That interpretation is clearly consistent with James’s emphasis in the larger passage. It is also completely consistent with the teaching of the Old Testament. Beginning in the earliest parts of Genesis, we read of God’s saying to Cain, “Sin is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you, but you must master it” (Gen. 4:7). A few chapters later we are told that “the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Gen. 6:5) and that “the Lord said to Himself, ‘I will never again curse the ground on account of man, for the intent of man’s heart is evil from his youth” (8:21). Because Isaac “had possessions of flocks and herds and a great household, … the Philistines envied him” (26:14), and “when Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, she became jealous of her sister; and she said to Jacob, "Give me children, or else I die” (30:1). The writer of Proverbs declares that “the soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes” (21:10). Through Jeremiah the Lord assures us that “the heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick; who can understand it?” (Jer. 17:9). In whatever way the verse is interpreted, however, James seems to be saying that unbelievers, who are in a permanent state of spiritual conflict with God, not only are His enemies but also reflect that hostility by not trusting or obeying His Word. They refuse to acknowledge their natural enmity with and separation from the sovereign God. Again, regardless of what such a person may claim, it is impossible to hold Scripture in genuine high regard as God’s own Word and yet not trust in Jesus Christ for salvation. The Lord Himself says of such people, “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that bear witness of Me; and you are unwilling to come to Me so that you may have life” (John 5:39–40). MacArthur, J. (1998). James (electronic ed.). MacArthur New Testament Commentary;Logos Library System (Jas 4:5-6). Chicago: Moody Press. |
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4805 | scripture on healing | James 5:14 | EdB | 63663 | ||
Pastor Glenn Did you know the the Catholic church uses James 5:13-16 as the Biblical basis for "last Rites"? Any thoughts? EdB |
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4806 | scripture on healing | James 5:14 | EdB | 63669 | ||
Pastor Glenn Catholic "Last Rites" are done for dying people. The priest comes and hears the person’s confession, anoints him, a prayer of a salvation is spoken and it is believed he is healed from the wages of sin. It is kind of like a death bed conversion. I is very important to Catholics who believe without “Last rites” they are in trouble. "Last Rites" were offered to soldiers before they went into Battle. I'm surprised you aren't more knowledgeable about this. Most clergy are counseled on this should they ever happen upon a dying Catholic. I know it is part of chaplain courses and such. EdB |
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4807 | scripture on healing | James 5:14 | EdB | 63682 | ||
Pastor Glenn You certainly didn't offend me and I apologize if I gave you that impression. I have always found the Catholic take on James 5 as interesting and I was merely trying to stimulate some dialogue on that subject. Again you did not offend me and I pray I didn't you. EdB |
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4808 | scripture on healing | James 5:14 | EdB | 63683 | ||
Emmaus Thanks for the input! When I first learned of the Catholic take on James 5 I said to myself how in the world do they come to that conclusion??? However each time I read James I find myself thinking about the subject. As time goes by I'm being to see or understand that interpretation. I'm not saying I agree with it, but how the Catholic’s came to the conclusion they did is not such a great mystery to me. I find the whole concept interesting. As I have had occasion to pray with people within short periods of time before their death. I have seen death bed confessions and conversions. EdB |
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4809 | scripture on healing | James 5:14 | EdB | 63718 | ||
Pastor Glenn What amazed me was the fact that Catholics take a scripture I see for healing and use it to justify last rites. It's no big deal just something I found interesting. Edb |
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4810 | scripture on healing | James 5:14 | EdB | 63719 | ||
Pastor Glenn I try to understand where Catholics and other denominations are coming from. I enjoy seeing how say the orthodox read scripture different than the evangelicals, who read it different than the reformers, who read it different than the Pentecostals who read it differnt than the Baptist and etc. In this case most denominations and especially Pentecosatals see James 5:13-16 as a prescription for healing, while the Catholics view it more as instructions for performing "Last rites" Kind of divergent points of view, that I thought would be interesting to explore. Not many non catholics are aware of the Catholic point of view on these scriptures except other clergy trained in pastorial care/pastorial counseling. I thought since you title yourself pastor it would be a opportunity to discuss this subject with a non Catholic. I was sure Emmaus would involved and lend a catholic view point. No big deal EdB |
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4811 | scripture on healing | James 5:14 | EdB | 63732 | ||
Pastor Glenn I'm sorry, apparently I'm not making myself clear it is not about traditions. James 5:13-16 carries two ideas. One many focus in on that being healing and the other being what some call Last Rites. Until Emmaus pointed me to the site I was not aware that healing was an actual consideration in the Catholic ordinance of Last Rites. I always thought is was ministered when death was imminent, almost as a death bed conversion but more correctly to insure the confessor entered into Jesus’ presence bearing no unconfessed sin. As I stated earlier Catholic soldiers are given “last Rites before going into battle. As a child I had many catholic friends and I knew they feared sudden death without being able to take Last Rites. I delighted to hear the Catholics too see the hope of healing in James 5:13-16. I evidently was presented the Catholic slant on James 5:13-16 either by someone that did not understand their actual teaching or someone that has bias in his teaching, which is very common. Therefore this dialogue accomplished what I had hoped, a better understanding of the Catholic position. I pray you too learned from this exchange. Possibly we will dialogue on another issue. Until then be blessed and be a blessing EdB |
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4812 | Healing through prayer? | James 5:14 | EdB | 145632 | ||
Your Note iktoose I think you hit the nail on the head when you mentioned faith. I think there are three kinds. One that believes they have a headache and aspirin will help. Another that believes they have a headache and God through Doctors and researchers have given a cure it is aspirin. The third that believes God will heal their headache when asked. Is there anything wrong with this picture? No I think it is amounts to faith and in what you put your faith. In one their faith in aspirin, in the next it is in God first and aspirin as God's tool. The last is God exclusively. The only problem would be the person that says God has to heal me when I ask. That to me is presumption and is making man sovereign rather than God. There is also those that believe if they don’t confess a headache they don’t have a headache. Or of the confess they feel fine they will be fine. That is steeped in metaphysicalism and borders on lying to oneself and to others when asked how they feel. They are the ones that want to believe reality is not reality but rather an illusion that Satan generates. There simply isn’t any scriptural support for that position. EdB |
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4813 | Healing through prayer? | James 5:14 | EdB | 145640 | ||
Iktoose Why do we have to find or place fault? Like you said if the person is healed everyone is happy. It is only when the person isn't healed that there is a problem. The problem could be any one of many possibilities. The person lacked faith. The people praying lacked faith. God didn't want to heal that person at that time for some particular reason. We see in 1Cor 11 some are sick because of how they view communion. Other times God needs us to walk through sickness as a testimony to His grace to others. Other times we need to be humbled. Other times we need to be slowed down. There are times we move past God and God uses sickness to bring up back. Perhaps God wants us to see how we react if you don't get what we ask for. Perhaps God has chosen to take us home and this is the way God decided to do it. When we pray in James 5:14 we should do it always in faith believing if it is God's will it will be done. But also with trust in God knowing once again He makes all things work to our good. You said if it the person is heal everything is okay but if their not we ask why. What we should do is is give God glory and let all be done according to His will. EdB |
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4814 | who are the spirits in this verse? | 1 Peter | EdB | 21951 | ||
Casiv Don't try to put me on a guilt trip. You have far more to apologize to me for than I to you. I rather dogmatically stated your theory had no Biblical truth, and that was wrong, your theory is considered along with many others in reference to the ‘Sons of God’ Genesis 6:2. Some see them as you stated fallen angels. Others see them as sons of Seth. Still others have called them sons of kings or wise men. I apologize for stating your idea had no Biblical support I should have said your theory is not universally accepted. In regards to 1 Peter 3:19 I believe Jesus did go to the holding place of fallen spirits and preached his gospel to them. No not to rub their noses in it but rather to show the justice of God for locking them away in the first place. EdB |
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4815 | Did Jesus go to hell? | 1 Peter | EdB | 80315 | ||
Justme Let me interject something here Jesus going to hell is not Pentecostal teaching. It comes exclusively from Word of Faith. Some Pentecostal teachers may be teaching it in error but it has no part of the doctrine of the major Pentecostal denominations. I'm Pentecostal and view this teaching as it is, straight from the pit of hell. EdB |
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4816 | Did Jesus go to hell? | 1 Peter | EdB | 80355 | ||
Justme Excuse me again for another clarification. Yes Jesus went to Hell (Hades) the holding place of the dead and preached the gospel and lead captive captivity. What I was referring to was the teaching that Jesus went to hell and 1. was tormented by Satan. 2. wrestled with Satan. 3. Suffered Hell's fire All three of these are nonsense. They are connected to the Word Of Faith movement. They are not held as doctrine by any major Pentecostal denomination. In my first append I said Jesus going to hell was not Pentecostal, I meant Jesus not going to hell to fight suffer or be tormented. I hope I'm clear on this. EdB |
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4817 | Did Jesus go to hell? | 1 Peter | EdB | 80396 | ||
Justme Your right some Pentecostals do hold this false belief. Most got it watching the junk on so called Christian TV. Again it is to be expected The scriptures plainly warned us that the time was coming when people would not want sound teaching only to have their ears tickled. Nothing tickles the ear quite like a good fight scene. With Jesus and Satan rolling around. Or Jesus tied up in chains at the mercy of Satan. Again total and complete hogwash!!!!!! EdB |
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4818 | Did Jesus go to hell? | 1 Peter | EdB | 80408 | ||
Justme The WOF faith doctrine is probably the most destructive doctrine that faces the church today. I have seen churches dissolve over it. I have seen ministers throw in the towel and quite because of it. I have seen families destroyed over it. I have seen people give up and take their lives because of it. When people put their faith in faith and it fails they have nothing left. WOF teaches another Jesus and basically replaces God with a god called faith. Once people are into it, it is very hard to get them out. They have been proof texted into believing the lie. When ever you discuss theology with a WOF be prepared to be hit with one proof text after another. They care nothing about context or meaning, their only concern is how they can manipulate the text to agree with what they said. Unfortunately the many of the big name Christian TV “stars” are deep in to it and they spread its lie like a fire through dry grass. It tickles the ear because it basically puts man back into control. If your faith is strong enough there is nothing you can’t do. If your faith is pure enough there is nothing that can be withheld from you. If your faith is true enough you life becomes a life of Riley. They completely forget, God’s will, His plan, His desire. They forget that God challenges and tests us to strengthen us. They forget that someone else may be praying for something completely different. They forget we live in a fallen world. They forget Peter and John both wrote epistles telling us not to be discouraged when trials and tribulations come into our lives. WOF changes God from the Sovereign Creator and attempts to turn God into a servant that must run to do our beck and call. Their will deny that statement in a minute they claim they are just holding God to His promises. As if there was a grand supreme court in the sky the God has to answer too. The results are the same God is not longer God but becomes the valet hurrying to do our bid. The biggest problem is they will not listen or read anything that may open their eyes. Like all cults they have been warned about people, books, or teaching that contradicts WOF. They are to avoid them at all cost. They have been so indoctrinated and told to not let anything enter their life that may steal their faith. If their faith is so weak that it can stand the scrutiny of their own mind after reading an article that disagrees with their stand they really don’t have much to begin with. In other words their leaders say don’t you dare listen to anyone that has a different view, their wrong and just listening will weaken your faith. I have repeatedly tried to get WOF to read to excellent books on the deception of WOF “Christianity in Crisis and “Counterfeit Revival” both written by Hank Hanegraaff. Most have been cautioned to stay away from reading this book as it might “steal” your faith. Again if you faith is that weak maybe it needs to brought into the light of the truth. Sorry I will now get down from my soapbox. :-) EdB |
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4819 | Did Jesus go to hell? | 1 Peter | EdB | 80432 | ||
graceful You never proved anything you presented some statements that made it appear that what Hank said was false. I and others showed you that in fact Hank was correct and the statements were really smoke screen. I have asked you to read the book have you? I imagine your answer is no. The reason you don't want to let anything into your life that may steal your faith. That is the party line. What the party (WOF) doesn't want is anything in your life that will open your eyes. Let me tell you the first time I read Christianity in Crisis was when it first came out about 10 years ago. I was fairly deep into WOF. I spent the night highlighting everything that was wrong in the book. I put more notes in the margins that there were words on the page. I was mad I was incensed. I was going to write Hank and give him a piece of my mind. I threw the book down in anger. That night I turned on the the TV and there was my favorite TV evangelist, saying the same thing Hank just wrote that he said. My eyes flew open. All of a sudden I realized why all those hurt people had seemed to lose their faith. Their faith wasn't in Christ Jesus their faith was in faith, that God would give them their heart's desire with no concern for their best interest. Please read the book EdB |
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4820 | Did Jesus go to hell? | 1 Peter | EdB | 80469 | ||
Graceful Have you read Hank's book? There is no vendetta, the problem is from time to time you respond to someone’s question with bad information. I know you believe what you are saying but it is still wrong. Others and myself try to right the situation and that usually results in a discussion much like this one. Graceful read Hank’s book and carefully read his footnotes, then you will understand what we have been trying to tell you for nearly a year. See what the WOF teachers really say not what you think. Over time their little inaccuracies have crept in unnoticed and in such a way they seem right. Believe me Hank’s book doesn’t change the Bible, he shows what the Bible means and what the WOF says it means. It is a very easy process to follow through his book to see if he is lying to you or not. EdB |
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