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121 | No speaking in tongues, no Holy Spirit? | Acts 2:4 | glory777 | 10465 | ||
Speaking in tongues is speaking in a language you do not know or understand (1 Cor. 14:14). If this is for people who understand the language spoken, why the need of an interpreter? The person who has the gift of interpretation does not know the language being spoken, for then it would be a known language and it would not be a spiritual gift to interpret. Yes, when you believe you receive the Holy Spirit but when Jesus breathed on the Apostles, they were not "baptized" in the Holy Spirit. If it were so, why did Jesus promise to send the "Comforter" to them at a later date? Why did they need to be filled again? To endue them with power. Others also spoke in tongues at their spiritual birth, Paul is a good example. He spoke in tongues, had the gift of prophesy, and the others. When Paul wrote to the Corinthians, he was writing to a church. It gifts were used in the church (or I should say misused)and I don't think all of the Corinthians were in those two places stated. Because everyone was using their "eye" gift, Paul wrote the letter and gave specific guidlines. Things should be done decently and in order, and he states the order. I have a question. When did the gifts of the Holy Spirit stop being necessary? If they served a purpose then, wouldn't they serve an even greater purpose now? However, we still have people that say "They are drunk on new wine." We may never agree on this one. But that does not stop us from being a part of the family of God. Debbie PS I speak in an unknown tongue, buthe only lanuage I know is very little Spanish from Sesame street and a couple of phrases in Hungarian that I don't use since I became born again! |
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122 | No speaking in tongues, no Holy Spirit? | Acts 2:4 | glory777 | 10467 | ||
1Cor. 14 - Tongues is more important to an individual by himself. It is edifying himself and also pure prayer to the Father. Tongues with interpretation or prophesy are the best in a group situation for then everyone understands. Just what it says. Debbie |
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123 | No speaking in tongues, no Holy Spirit? | Acts 2:4 | glory777 | 10506 | ||
Bless you, Nolan and EdB! I have not used all the gifts, I don't feel a pull to use them, although I speak in tongues for myself and have the gift of exhortation. I just want to be open to whatever and wherever the Lord wants to use me. I think this is one subject that will never be agreed upon by all believers. One of my favorite teachers (I listen on the radio) is Chuck Swindoll. I may not agree with everything he says but I learn so much from him. He said on one program that his brother-in-law is Charismatic and that they do not agree, but love each other and respect each other. I think that just may have to be the situation. In 1 Cor. Paul speaks on how all members of the body are important to the function of the body. I don't believe he was just talking about the gifts of the Spirit, but about all the people in the church, and on a broader scale (and I may be stretching it here) the different denominations of the Christian Church. We all can work together, share together, and draw people to the Lord showing them the way to salvation and how to live in obedience to our Maker. Peace- Debbie |
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124 | No speaking in tongues, no Holy Spirit? | Acts 2:4 | glory777 | 10608 | ||
1 Cor. 14:14 (NKJ) For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my undertanding is unfruitful. Paul goes on to state 15- What is the conclusion then? I will pray with the spirit and I will also pray with the understanding. This again is in the contecxt of using prophesy and tongues in a church setting. If there was no benefit to speaking in tongues, as you seem to imply (produces and unfruitful mind) why would Paul thank God he speaks with tongues more than the readers? I think the only time that tongues was mentioned as being understood by everyone was the first time. Paul didn't state anyone had to know what was being said before hand, but to pray that someone would interpret. If you have to go around asking if anyone understands what you are saying so they can interpret it, it is not a spiritual gift, but a human gift. Maybe I am misunderstanding what you are saying. Forgive me if I am. |
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125 | No speaking in tongues, no Holy Spirit? | Acts 2:4 | glory777 | 10610 | ||
Steve, I think I should just shut up because EdB puts it so much more succinctly than i can. I agree. i have seen the misuse of it, too. The only thing I don't know if I agree totally is the idea you should have some idea of what you are praying about. there have been a few (very few)times when I have felt the Holy Spirit telling me to pray and it is kind of an "OK, Here we go -don't have a clue but some situation must be needing prayer coverage." Now, I am talking about privately, while at work and not shouting it out at the top of my lungs. Ever had this happen, EdB? | ||||||
126 | Being saved by heavenly hosts scriptures | Acts 12:7 | glory777 | 47802 | ||
I remember another instance and I don't know if it was Elijah or Elisha that when in the beginning of a battle, his servant was so afraid when he saw the enemy. The prophet asked the Lord to open his servant's eyes and he then could see the angels standing ready for battle to fight against the enemy. Does someone know the book-chapter for that? Debbie |
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127 | Should (Christian) Jews Live Like Jews? | Acts 21:21 | glory777 | 10951 | ||
I agree. If any of you have a friend that is, please ask if they could join the Forum. I have gone to some worship services where the presence of a Messianic Jew was very obvious by his dress and hair style (shawl etc.). Now there may have been others there who didn't appear "Jewish". I don't know but would like to find out. Debbie |
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128 | Is there middle ground? | Romans | glory777 | 21772 | ||
Nolan- But to what point? If Christ died for the sins only of the elect - how do we know who is the elect? We have to share the gospel, regardless, and know that the Holy Spirit causes conviction and draws people to make a commitment, we don't, and it doesn't matter because our job is to spread the Good News to all we come in contact with. If Christ's blood covered the sins of the whole world, what does it matter - we are to do the same anyway. The only difference would be if we KNEW who the elect was so we could only witness to them (and not waste out energy and time on the others) - but then, if Christ died only for THEIR sins, wouldn't they come to the knowledge without our help? Too complicated for me- I just know that MY job is tell the gospel when I can and to be thankful that the Lord gave me the opportunity to hear it and the Holy Spirit for causing me to realize how much I needed Jesus' blood to cover me! God bless you, brother! Debbie |
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129 | Why does Jesus have 2 genealogies? | Rom 1:18 | glory777 | 67812 | ||
ateo- In being in this forum, you should read the "about the forum" in the resource section to the left of the page. This is a discussion based on biblical ideas backed by proof verified by language translation, context usage and understanding culture of the time. I could think all kinds of things, but if they can't be verified, it is up to those who have a greater understanding of the bible than I do to correct me - and Praise God they are not afraid to! We have had too many people on this forum who do not want to truly understand the bible, who's minds are so set and who want to just cause divisivness and weaken the Christian's walk. In short, doing the devil's work. This is not a matter of free speech, but of what is appropriate to the nature of the forum. Debbie |
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130 | Opinions of J. Falwell on WTC attack. | Rom 3:23 | glory777 | 16953 | ||
Onnig- You are right that all sin, and that all sin is horrendous in the eyes of God. But if we also care about the fact that we sin and acknowledge that it is wrong and ask the Lord's help in not sinning, we are acknowledging that there is a God whom we love and respect. That is a far cry from where the country has come in the last years. Those who died were no greater sinners than any of us, I agree. And as far as who is deserving of death? Is anyone so "good" that they aren't? As far as II Chronocles 7:14 goes, through believing, I am a son (or daughter) of Abraham. The promises made to him are also made to me, and the advice given to him I am to learn from, also. Or are we to throw the OT out and say it is inapplicable and not meant for us? I still say, we have come from a nation who had it's faith in God, to a nation that honors man above all and whatever satisfies man is OK. Prayer in school is honoring God and we can't do that. Abortion denies that God is the creator. The 10 commandments, although written for the Hebrews, are a good guideline given from God, but we can't post them. Hugging trees is ok and having an "alternate lifestyle" is to be promoted. This is a far cry from the way I was taught when I went to school. But we have become a nation so full of ourselves that at no time will we attribute anything bad that happens as something God would allow. If it was something good, howerver, we would be the first to accept it as being from god because we deserve it. We won't humble ourselves to anyone. Those poor people just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, just as it could have been you or me. But we are left, so we are called to arms to pray and spread the gospel and be about the Lord's business instead of our own. Debbie |
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131 | Opinions of J. Falwell on WTC attack. | Rom 3:23 | glory777 | 16983 | ||
You are so right. But if we know that the world is going to be destroyed anyway, why do anything? I think the bible says somewhere about "pray for peace in Jerusalem". Why should we follow that when we also know that the only time there will be peace is when the antichrist signs the treaty for peace, which he will eventually break himself. When I heard about the terrorists' action, all I could think was "God have mercy, God forgive us." I do believe the US will turn back to Him, just as the Ninevites repented after Jonah preached to them. But I bet there were Ninevites who said, "The man was a fool. God never was going to do anything anyway". | ||||||
132 | Evangelicals and Catholics | Rom 3:28 | glory777 | 12663 | ||
Brian.g- I have a problem with this. If you know church history, how can you say the pope is infallible when you can see all the atrocities that were committed upon pope's orders or knowledge. Wasn't the Inquisition done upon the pope's orders? I may be wrong. Marriages could be annulled if you were a friendly king, behavior of some popes was reprehensible. Popes are men, they are not infallible. Debbie |
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133 | Evangelicals and Catholics | Rom 3:28 | glory777 | 12666 | ||
You have stated that Peter spoke for the rest of the apostles and wo was the leader. If he truly was the leader, why was there discussion about who would be the greatest, ie.Luke 22; and in one scripture (help!) they asked who would sit on His right hand when He came into His kingdom. He did not show favoritism or choose one as a leader. Debbie |
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134 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | glory777 | 56879 | ||
Hank- just to let you know- It has probably been so long since you have been baptized- After 7 years of rededicating my life to the Lord-after 20 years of being born again - I finally was baptized on the 23rd of June, 2002. When I came out of the water, all I could do was exult in the fact that Satan, the accuser of the saints, could no more stand before the throne of God and say "Look at her - she won't even be baptized! She won't make a public show of obedience to You!" And he can't try to hit ME over the head with that fact! One more step on the road to accepting the freedom Christ bought for me. Praise His name! Debbie |
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135 | Whats up with Judgement, calvinists plz? | Rom 9:21 | glory777 | 61487 | ||
If a question on the rapture comes up, I would applaud anyone who were to respond "Type in rapture in the search section"! There are some differences in the church that will not be resolved in this life, and we have overworked two of them lately in this forum. Debbie |
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136 | Whats up with Judgement, calvinists plz? | Rom 9:21 | glory777 | 61775 | ||
As I stated, if anyone wants to view questions and answers - different viewpoints that have already been discussed to the max by people who are very knowledgable and have more than adequate education to discuss it, type it in the search section. Enough is enough. |
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137 | Visit other churches? | Rom 16:16 | glory777 | 34037 | ||
Sorry Charis - If I had more patience I would have seen you had already answered the question. Debbie |
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138 | How much submitting must a woman do? | 1 Corinthians | glory777 | 11722 | ||
Norrie- I was also in a similar situation. My husband never actually hit me, but he would shove me into walls, etc. I had to end it before it ended me. But I also had a job and could marginally support myself. I think it is especially hard for a woman if she has little or no means of support. I do know there is help out there. Don't let that keep you in a situation. Talk to your pastor. Remember, you are a child of the King. He knew you and loved you before He even formed the world. HE DIED FOR YOU AND WOULD DO IT AGAIN!!!FOR YOU!!! You are precious in His sight. Don't ever let anyone tell you any different. Your life is precious to Him, and to us. You are a woman of value. God give you strength and wisdom and guidance. Look to His Word. Look to Him. But if you are being physically abused, again I say, Get Out! Debbie |
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139 | Consequences of premarital sex? | 1 Cor 6:16 | glory777 | 28942 | ||
Ramifications - knowing you are outside of God's will; carrying a part of that person with you and they having a part of you; memories that are inappropriate; possible disease; decreased respect for you and that partner; bringing the act of sex to a place God did not intend for it to be. Enough? God bless- Debbie |
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140 | Joe, baptism required for Lord's Supper? | 1 Cor 11:27 | glory777 | 63143 | ||
Hank- Maybe I'm missing something here, but what about an older believer who had been indoctrinated about the Lord's supper but had never had the ooertunity to be baptized? When you live in a very small community in the north where the facilities do not have a baptismal (is that what it is called?) but the river has to suffice - yes, there are a lot of areas like this - mine included- that we have to wait until we can chop the ice off the water before we can partake of the Lord's supper? I am blessed to belong to a church (another small one) that has a man-made pond behind the church. After a few years of being a rededicated believer I found a place that I could be baptized! (Did I mention I have a phobia about leaches - blood suckers we call them, also?) Debbie |
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