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41 | 'Gaijins' have nothing better to do? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 6131 | ||
Dear Lionstrong, "Would you share it with us?" ? You are right, Lionstrong, I have already given thoughtful answers on this thread, and I weary of it. Don't you have anything better to do than chase your tail? That is what a philosophical conundrum is all about. If you read carefully my above posting, you will see that I very clearly state my conclusions, and my Scriptural references are available by just doing a search on the user name 'charis' Blessings in Jesus' name, charis |
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42 | Scripture, please? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 6193 | ||
Dear jim, Indeed, I Corinthians 7:14 gives hope to all believing parents. Can you find any Scripture reference that might speak of the same hope for the children of the unsaved? Though Luke 18 is often quoted, the context either speaks of parents with faith for children (vs 15) or of believer's faith being 'as a child' (vs 17). I know this is an emotional issue, and I am not trying to be cold-hearted, just true to the Word. Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
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43 | Judgment of Infants? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 6196 | ||
Dear Nehemiah, Though Luke 18 is often quoted, the context either speaks of parents bringing their children to Jesus in faith(vs 15) or of a believer's faith to 'be as a child' (vs 17). I Corinthians 7:14 gives hope to all believing parents, even if it is only one believer. Do you know of any Scripture reference that might speak of salvation for the children of the unsaved? I know this can be an emotional issue, and I am not trying to be cold-hearted or cruel. The Bible seems to say that we are by nature children of wrath, and that Adam's sin caused all to be born in sin. "That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit." John 3:6 NASB Thank you for your answer. In Jesus' name, charis |
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44 | Judgment of Infants? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 6264 | ||
Dear Nehemiah, I am truly sorry you think I am cold. I very clearly stated, and very strongly believe that the children of (a) believing parent(s) are under a covering provided by the Lord Jesus in I Corinthians 7:14. I also believe that we are saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8), and that God's grace is poured upon whomever He chooses. Please, dear friend, do not jump to conclusions, charging me with assigning 'innocent little babies to hell.' This is not my motive, at all. I have before me a MacArthur Study Bible, a Ryrie Study Bible, a Holman Master Study Bible, a 23-volume Pulpit Commentary and a modest number of Bibles, Bible Dictionaries, and Concordances. (I'm sorry, but I am not a scholar, learned in Greek or Hebrew) Many give opinions one way or the other, but not one has given me a clear, Scriptural mandate that the children of the unsaved are saved. Most agree that all are conceived under the inherited guilt and moral corruption of Adam's sin. Some say they are not culpable or blameworthy, some say they are. This is a Study Bible Forum, and I am asking this august body to consider this question and use the Bible to help me understand. Is this unreasonable? By *assuming* innocence of all children, we open the door to absolve others of 'original sin.' The 'moral incompetents' and 'the abused' and 'the hurt,' thereby exonerating just about anyone with a sad past. Another would be those that 'had no opportunity to know Jesus, even as adults.' My point is that we do not have the ability to know who is saved, except within the realm of our personal lives. (even there, only God knows in the absolute sense) We are to portray the Good News to the lost, in order that they may know Jesus. If I can do this, then these lost and their children can be found in the Lord, by His grace. Nehemiah, I want everyone saved! Not just 'innocents,' but sinners, too. But I cannot save them with my feelings. I preach the Gospel, I reach out to my neighbor, I lift up Jesus in my home, I pray earnestly, and I study and hear His Word. This is what we are told to do, right? Please don't think me an ogre :-) I assure you I am not unfeeling, and if you knew me you would know this. I live in a place that is over 99 percent non-Christian, serving the Lord hoping that He might save many. My heart breaks every time I walk out my door! Please don't accuse me of being cold. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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45 | Babies in heaven when they die? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 6277 | ||
Dear JVH0212, Blessings upon you dear brother, for making the most Biblical statement thus far. (including mine) I agree that "We can be assured that God will do what is right and loving because He is the standard of rightness and love." I, personally, would have to stop at this point. Your final statement, " Yes, and therefore it is a credible assumption that a child who dies at an age too young to have made a conscious, willful rejection of Jesus Christ will be taken to be with the Lord." speaks of a 'credible assumption,' an admirable and honest summation. Thank you for a great answer. In Jesus' name, charis |
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46 | Please help. Post your comments. | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 7185 | ||
AMEN! charis |
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47 | NAS like the NWT??? I HOPE NOT! | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 7192 | ||
Dear roverjbh99, I went the link you posted, and am relieved to know that the authors of this chart are not JW or Mormon. In a way, it's worse that Bible-believing Christians can come up with yet another divisive bigotry- 'Bible Version Superiority.' These people are just another type of religious extremism, this time focusing on relatively unimportant things, and making them into a 'big deal.' I am convinced that these 'differences' that they point our are not primary, and hardly even rate secondary status. Whatever these 'KJV-is-authorized-by-God' fanatics say, the NASB is still one of the most accurate English translations of the Word. I have 23 Bibles in 11 versions, and use the KJV often. I can find no reason to call it superior, except maybe in a 'poetic' sense. The KJV is beautiful. The down-side is that few people can truly appreciate this 'poetic' beauty, and in fact makes understanding God's Word more obscure and remote to many. This does not further the spreading of the Good News of Christ Jesus. As a Christian matures, he will want to study the Bible, and certainly would want to have a KJV in his library. But to assign 'superior' or 'only' status to this translation is folly. Blessings to you, 'braddah,' in Jesus' name, charis |
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48 | Babies and young children a distraction? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 7250 | ||
Dear JVH0212, Very good point! I agree with you that children should sit with their parents. I did not mention that in my reply to Nolan's question. After the 3 year nursery incarceration, er, time period, children are in the service with their family. Believe me, those first few weeks are uncomfortable for the kids, the parents, and all the innocent bystanders :-) However, the kids do settle down to be (fairly) responsible members of the congregation after a few 'encouragements'on their part, and embarrassments on their parent's part :-) My personal conviction is that children should not be segregated by age group. They have enough of that in schoool. Family time together before the Lord is precious, and should be cherished. We have Sunday school before our morning sevices. One reason is that in space-starved Japan, few churches have a separate room for segregated services. Another is that the basic concepts of Christian life should not be so terribly different that you must 'tailor' the contents of worship to various age groups. (i.e. in my church we sing a variety of songs of praise. It's good for kids to sing 'old' hymns, and good for the 'geriatrics' to sing more lively music :-) Again, how much time together does the average family have? Treasure it! Thank you, friend for sharing your thoughts with us. And thanks all for hearing mine. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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49 | Babies and young children a distraction? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 7304 | ||
Dear Nolan, This issue is definitely not silly or trivial. And it will probably not be solved by rules, policy, or organization. Order in the house of God is a spiritual matter, that has physical implications, not the other way around. The family you are talking about that wants to be together in the presence of God has wonderful motives. But, good motives without appropriate action is simply hypocrisy. My experience has shown me that children that are unruly in church are unruly all the time. Also, a child's attitude toward church is almost always a direct reflection of the parent's teaching (or lack of it). If a child does not respect the sanctuary, it is probably because the parents do not, though they may be better at hiding it. I think that the Bible states pretty clearly that the parents are responsible for their children. Except in the case of severe mental handicap, all children are trainable. Even 'hyperactive' children do respond to parental love, care AND discipline. I say this from experience, not theory or conjecture. If I have numerous excuses from parents and doctors that tell me why a child is not capable of receiving instruction, but the Bible tells me that all children CAN receive instruction and all parents MUST instruct, then I will choose the Bible, every time. If more people would believe and obey the Word of God, there would be more order in church, without segregation, rules, and chronic annoyances and disruptions. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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50 | NASB95 study bible??? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 7359 | ||
Dear Chris, Amen! about the NASB Ryrie Expanded Edition Study bible. I have been using this Bible for 3 years. This was given to me by my wife on the occasion of "A New Season" (as written on the 'presented to' page) In the introduction, Ryrie writes, "Do not invent some 'message' that is not in the text in order to justify an idea you have or course of action you want to take." Also, "...do not be tempted to see 'deeper' meanings or try to discover hidden ideas that no one else has ever seen!" These are some of my favorite quotes regarding Bible study, and very apropos to this forum. Another 'newcomer' to the Study Bible scene is the 'New Inductive Study Bible' by Harvest House Publishers (2000) in the NASB-Update. I just got it a few days ago, and am impressed by it! I will let all know how it fares in the coming days (years) of study. Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
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51 | Is Entire Sanctification Scriptural? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 7374 | ||
Dear Tim, I appreciate your openness and honesty in explaining your circumstance and subsequent desire for undestanding this issue. To be perfectly frank (on my side :-), I have no formal training which would (might?) give me an 'authoritative' answer. I am just a student of the Bible, and always prefer a simpler answer over a complicated one, if one is available in the Bible. After studying a bit about Entire Sanctification and it's various manifestations, I can only conclude that it is too complicated. It makes too many human assumptions about the individual's outward righteousness. For instance, if a person accepts Christ (whatever term you prefer) and is walking in the Lord just fine, has he *achieved* this status? Then, after years of faithful service to God, he stumbles. Did he lose the 'entire' status and return to justification? Or maybe, as some good Calvinists would demand, was he never saved to begin with? Could he be reinstated, as many good Charismatics would insist? As you stated about your belief (I think), it is much simpler to believe that 1) a person is justified by faith, 2) pursues sanctification through the working of the Holy Spirit, and 3) is made complete in resurrection. The details of this process are vague, regardless of some notions of *enlightenment.* Especially, the exact timing of resurrection. I leave these things to Christians that have already perfected all the other aspects of life in Christ :-) Out of curiosity, which denomination believes which? (I was under the impression that many Brethren churches leaned toward Wesleyan thinking) The only support I can think of for Entire Sanctification is that the ones that insist on it are convinced that they have *achieved* it! I know that they may string lots of Bible passages together to 'prove' it, but common sense and two honest eyeballs would show that man cannot *achieve* complete earthly sanctification. I was once a Buddhist, and the concept is familiar, and clearly mystical in nature. Only Jesus was perfect on earth, and He did not *achieve* it, He WAS perfect! One man's humble opinion. Blessings to you, and prayers for your path. In Jesus' name, charis |
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52 | For Joe. | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 14573 | ||
Dear Joe! You know, my friend, you are very intolerant and bigoted at times. I do not know your background or upbringing, nor do I know Raymondo's. But I know mine, and so does the Lord. I knew nothing of God or the Bible until I was 25 years old. I had no church experience or faith examples as a child or young man. When the Lord Jesus apprehended me, He turned 'my' world upside down, and I Praise God for that! But I, too, questioned and speculated about Him, and about His Word, out of ignorance AND curiosity. I had no reference point, and over the years He has sovereignly provided that reference point. I no longer question and speculate about him, because He has, by His Spirit revealed Himself to me. If you are brought up in a Christian home (lucky dog!), these reference points are provided by parents and church. Indeed, it may be sinful and unforgivable for such (lucky dogs) to question God's existence-beginning. But give the rest of the world a break! I am suurounded by a nation that is almost totally ignorant of God and His Word, except, maybe through some intolerant and bigoted 'Christians.' I must be able to discuss the 'philosophy' of God with them, that they may be healed from their atheistic upbringing, AND the perception of Christians being mindless jerks. Brother, I understand a bit about your culture. Please make room for the culture of many others that need Jesus. In His good time, all questions and speculations will be answered and-or erased by the Spirit, and by the holy example of His servants. Please note that intolerant and bigoted are NOT judgments on your life or faith, but observations. I only mean them as a way to express correctly what I feel about your statements. I am well aware that I, too, have 'observable' characteristics. :-) Blessings, my fellow saint, in Jesus' name, charis |
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53 | For Joe. | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 14591 | ||
Dear Joe! "Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may on account of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of visitation." 1 Peter 2:12 NASB My point is that not all are converted from Gentile to perfected believer (like yourself?) in an instant, nor are all brought up in an environment that recognizes Christ. Indeed, you are zealous, but I believe that we should all know the difference between zealousy for Jesus, and being a religious zealot, often intolerant and bigoted. Joe, the letters to Timothy are written by Paul to his most accomplished disciple. We cannot expect all Christians to be at this level, can we? I know that I may not yet be there, but I apsire to it. However, intemperate views can, and often do, discourage the less mature, and we are responsible for that. Friend, do you really expect everyone that logs in to this Forum to be as responsible as that? I don't. Blessings and peace in Jesus' name, charis |
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54 | For Joe. | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 14662 | ||
Dear Joe! Peace, friend. Yes, I did read your post. I also saw your answer to Raymondo's question. ("For Joe") It is my opinion that your answer was more akin to a Louis L'Amour 'Sixgun Solution' than, "...but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the head, even Christ, from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by that which every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love." Ephesians 4:15,16 NASB. Brother, I am well aware that some of the people that log in to this forum are woefully immature and misguided. We have an opportunity to bring balance to them. Your method of 'slapping them upside the head' with a 'perfect standard' may not be the most effective. Indeed, it could cause many to leave the best thing they've ever encountered (sad, but true in many cases). Is it just me, or do I detect an attitude of 'shape up, or ship out!' in your evangelical method? You say that I quoted a Scripture only focused on the Gentiles. I can tell you are a black-or-white kind of guy, and indeed, from the Lord's lofty viewpoint, this is the case, but many on earth (here) are caught between their Gentile nature and the calling of God. Sadly, some for a (seemingly inexcusable) long time. Is there a time limit before the entire weight of the Scriptural standard comes to bear? Who decides that time? I hope it is not you. :-) Finally, your arrogant stance of perfect interpretation (and implementation) of Paul and the Holy Spirit, with myself as the one with a 'beef' against God, is cheap and cocky. As you said before, you have your opinion, and I have mine :-) True, the Bible is the perfect standard, given by God to imperfect man. Our 'wielding' of it correctly demands balance and wisdom, not just knowledge. Joe!, is it possible that you are not always so rigid and legalistic in real life? That you are much more temperate when you are with family and church? I would like to believe so, and in fact, do believe so. Please know that I am not trying to be an enemy. My comments to you are also for the benefit (at least, this is my intention) of this whole forum. I remain your colleague in Christ Jesus, charis |
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55 | For Joe. | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 14665 | ||
Dear Joe!, In case I didn't get my point across, I do not , in any way, consider you an 'evildoer.' In fact, I agree with so much of what you say here, and in your many postings! As a coworker in the kingdom of God, I merely disagree with (some, not all!) your method of communication :-) Blessings in Jesus' name, charis |
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56 | For Joe. | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 14691 | ||
Dear Hank and Joe, You Americans! What is this interest in cows and pigs? If you ever get to Japan, I will introduce you to the Tanuki, a cross between a raccoon and a badger. Unfortunately, no sports team has considered the Tanuki for a mascot, possibly because Japanese tradition makes them out to be capricious malefactors. And I will teach you both how to pronounce it, free of charge! tah-noo-kee :-) Blessings, my friends, in Jesus' name! charis |
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57 | Will it be our generation? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 14798 | ||
Dear CDBJ, I beg to disagree that there is more about the doctrine of end-time events in the Bible than about living for Christ. I was not talking about 'Christian Service,' as a doctrine, but the priorities of life in Jesus. I have not read 'The Sign,' but I just read every revue I could find on the net. Been there, done that! :-) After we 'map out the end-times without setting dates,' we still have to get our act together in the here and now, yes? I have spent a lot of time early in my walk studying the end-time, and I still dabble. But no author has written anything new or revelatory since John put down his pen. Even so, come quickly, Lord Jesus! Blessings, my friend, in Jesus' name, charis |
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58 | Will it be our generation? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 14802 | ||
Thank You, CDBJ! I might qualify, and it's hard to refuse something free! :-) Blessings upon you, and all the saints of the Forum, in Christ Jesus, charis |
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59 | Greek scholars, please help. | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 14804 | ||
Dear Debbie, Whenever the Lord decides to come, and whatever His plan for the surrounding events, He will be with you, and give you courage (not your own) to overcome. Fear not, O daughter of Zion! May the peace of our Lord be with you now, and He will be your Peace on that day! Blessings in Jesus' name, charis |
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60 | IS DIVORCING ANOTHER CHRISTIAN A SIN? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 15424 | ||
Dear Old Coach, As our good brother Steve said, this has been adequately discussed. But if you need a quick answer, I will try to provide one. Is it a sin to divorce? Is it against God's will? Yes, it is. It is also a sin to cheat on your spouse. Your friend's life in Christ is suspect, and there are probably other areas of sin and lack of adherence to God's will that need attention and repentance. Should they divorce if the Bible says no? Well, the Bible does say no, but unless both are committed to life in Christ in accord with the Bible, staying together would be hypocritical at best, and disastrous at worst. Indeed, both need shepherding and counsel, leading to repentance. But not just for a 'patched up marriage.' They need to return to a life of serving God together, committed to a (the same!) local church that practices holiness, repentance, and forgiveness. Can they marry again? If one or both refuse God's gift of repentance, and they do get divorced, then the unrepentent can do what they please, as they are outside God's will anyway. However, in this age, it really only takes one to divorce, so if a repentant party is 'cut off' by divorce or abandonment, they are free in Christ to marry in Christ. Unasked, but commonly the next question is, can a divorced person serve God? Yes! Can a divorced-remarried person serve God? Yes! Can any repentant sinner serve God? Yes! Do some religious organizations set limitations upon repentant sinners? Unfortunately, yes :-( Blessings in Jesus' name, charis |
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