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241 | How? | Mark | humbledbyhisgrace | 198232 | ||
Yes Yes Yes Dear Sister! Excellent advise to this young one and all who read your post!!! I love it! Young and old alike need to be told this and seek to follow Him :-) Praise God He has placed His servant in the place you are to point the young ones to Him! Steve |
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242 | how is .... | Mark 1:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 188823 | ||
Greetings Brother! I've always heard / read that Christ was the second person of the trinity. How did you come up with "third person"? Steve |
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243 | how is .... | Mark 1:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 188829 | ||
Your welcome! I figured it was something like that :-) Steve |
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244 | 30,60,100 fold return money giving | Mark 4:8 | humbledbyhisgrace | 192866 | ||
Doc, I'm surprised the WOF bunch hasn't twisted the page numbers in their bibles to trick others into fattening their pockets! Ooops, you don't think I just gave them there next great idea do you? :-( Steve |
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245 | 30,60,100 fold return money giving | Mark 4:8 | humbledbyhisgrace | 192883 | ||
Greetings Brother! An excellent reminder to us all! What you have said here is something we all should be mindful of each day in all we do and say. Good stuff! Steve |
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246 | The Blind leading the blind | Mark 8:18 | humbledbyhisgrace | 210819 | ||
BMyers, What is your goal with such a post as that? Steve |
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247 | Why did this man need a second touch ? | Mark 8:25 | humbledbyhisgrace | 158142 | ||
Brother Mark, we are talking about Jesus here. You can rest assured that there was a reason and there is meaning behind the act of touching this man twice. But, I believe you are assuming too much here. Your assumption has no biblical backing. In and of itself is in error simply based on the fact your reasoning would mean Christ was in error and didn't do the job right in the first place. You stand on your own common since as if your claim to speaking in tongues somehow adds validity to your perceived common since. Where is your scripture to back this up? |
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248 | Lack of Indifference | Mark 16:18 | humbledbyhisgrace | 190306 | ||
Good stuff Brother Tim! Your post reminded me of a couple of things said by Albert Mohler Jr. and Henlee Barnette in an article on this subject I had read. "In both the Old and New Testaments, the demands of justice require that those who do evil be punished for those acts of evil," he said. "War is one of the means by which peace is re-established." - Albert Mohler Jr. Barnette agreed, saying that the Greek word for "love" -- agape -- demands justice. "You can't have agape [love] without justice," he said. "Otherwise it is purely sentimentality. I go along with Augustine on this. You may hit me on the right cheek, [and] I'll turn the left. But you hit one of my family [members], and you're going to get justice." - Henlee Barnette Steve |
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249 | Why not Elisabeths home? | Luke 2:7 | humbledbyhisgrace | 212468 | ||
As I was reading through this thread looking at all the different ideas on this I couldn't help but wonder how this might be understood if we didn't try and understand it from mankinds perspective and instead consider the sovereignty of God and the text of his word only. Given the sovereignty of God and considering the text does your view on this matter change at all given verse 12? Luke 2:12 "This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Steve |
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250 | Cont radiction??? | Luke 2:11 | humbledbyhisgrace | 184298 | ||
San Lukas, Your post is almost word for word from the web site you continue to push yet you give no credit to the author. My question to you is are you the author of the web site? What ties to these people do you have? Steve |
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251 | Paul, the Answers Are? | Luke 5:8 | humbledbyhisgrace | 179551 | ||
Paul, You said: "Jesus told Judas 'that thou doest, do quickly.' (John 13:27) When confronting Jesus before the throne of judgement could Judas reply, 'I did what you told me to do'?" Are we now going to blame God for our sins? Matthew 26:24 (NASB95) "The Son of Man is to go, just as it is written of Him; but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born." I wonder Paul, how many of us will actually be able to say those words to our Lord, "I did what you told me to"??? To His Glory, Steve |
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252 | Why Could He Not Do Many Miracles? | Luke 9:42 | humbledbyhisgrace | 207050 | ||
bowler, I've heard this presented as He COULD NOT because of their lack of faith. It seems to me the answer is right there in the text. Not that He couldn't do them, but He DID NOT do them BECAUSE OF their unbelief. God is sovereign! It seems to me the answer is simply because they rejected Him and by his sovereign will He did not perform many miracles. Steve |
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253 | Why Could He Not Do Many Miracles? | Luke 9:42 | humbledbyhisgrace | 207121 | ||
Greetings Imm, He went to them! (Matthew 13:53-54) They doubted him, they did not believe (Matthew 13:54b-57a) And it clearly says in verse 58 "And he did not do many mighty works there, BECAUSE OF THEIR UNBELIEF" (NASB)(My emphases added). It says He did not do many mighty works and then gives the very reason why! BECAUSE OF THEIR UNBELIEF! Can you help me understand why people look for another reason in this passage? And further more, why it is those that do seem to look for a reason based on the people and not Jesus? By the way, I hope this doesn't come across as argumentative. I'm really trying to understand why the need and/or reason for searching for something else when it seems clear in the text. As I mentioned to bowler, I have seen this presented as he did with his original question before and I've never found any reason in the text to see it any other way. Thanks, Steve |
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254 | Why Could He Not Do Many Miracles? | Luke 9:42 | humbledbyhisgrace | 207131 | ||
Imm, No! The text would disagree with your view, the answer is definitive and it's right there in the text. The reason you cannot come up with a definitive answer is because you are fishing for something that is not even implied in the passage. Sort of like fishing in a mud hole in the drive way. There are no fish there so naturally your not going to catch a fish regardless how hard or how long you fish the mud hole. I'm not accusing you of speaking for anyone else nor pushing the view of anyone else. You are in the company of others who misinterpret this passage of scripture though and I'm trying to understand why/how this passage is misinterpreted like it is. This is not one that you have to give an opinion because the text is clear on the matter. It's not the sovereignty of man that draws him to the Lord, the scripture clearly teach us, it is Jesus who chooses to reveal God to man (Matthew 11:27). The struggle ensues when man believes in his own sovereignty. Here is where we get things all twisted in our understanding of scripture and of God. Simply consider what the scriptures teach us of our natural state. We do not accept the things of the Spirit of God, they are foolishness to us and we cannot understand them (1 Corinthians 2:14). We are hostile toward God, do not subject to the law of God and are not even able to do so (Romans 8:7). So if your "opinion" was valid on the matter, then we would have to accept that no man would have believed because the view places the power in the hands of unbelievers which we all were at one time. The scripture clearly teaches us that it was the choice of Jesus not to do many miracles because of their unbelief. Not because they knew him or they did this or that but because they did not believe, He in His own sovereign will chose not to. Can't you see, it doesn't matter what their reason for not believing was. The fact is, they did not believe so He did not do many miracles! The text is clear on this. It must be the question that causes one to get confused and miss it. Consider the question your trying to answer for bowler. His question is an assumption which is not even based on the text. The question reads "Why Could He Not Do Many Miracles?" Now, from the question, you and others seem to dig in trying to understand why Jesus "could not" do many miracles. Search the text and see if you find anywhere it says "He could not". It's not there but it becomes assumed by you and others searching for the answer so you begin making unfounded assumptions from text that never even implies He "could not" do many miracles. Get it? I hope this helps! I get the impression from your response that you were offended. Please don't be offended at a brother trying to help you. I'm certainly not your enemy and my intent is not to offend you but to help you and be helped by you and discuss the word of our God okay? Steve |
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255 | Why Could He Not Do Many Miracles? | Luke 9:42 | humbledbyhisgrace | 207138 | ||
Imm, I'm glad your not offended! And thanks for pointing out why you responded to my questions the way you did. I can see what you are saying on that point. I was in error grouping you that way with others in an attempt to not come across as if I was singling you out in error. Imm, your comments "As I read, and study, I find what I can live with, as far as belief goes. The point is, the scripture in question, isn't something that is a hinge, to my salvation. Therefore I personally am satisfied with my own belief, as to why not many mighty works were done there." John 17:17 (NASB) "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth." Matthew 4:4 (NASB) "But He answered and said, "It is written, 'MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.'" Because thousands of people believe "Benny Henn has a Ministry of Healing" doesn't necessarily mean that their salvation is at stake either, but it does prove that a lack of understanding the scripture and/or one who clings to their own belief not founded in scripture can easily be lead astray and taken advantage of. and You say "The differences in our opinions, are what make this FORUM possible, we come from different backgrounds, with different experiences, that cause all of us to believe what, and how we do, your not wrong, I'm not right, were different that's all." Perhaps it was not your intent, but this last statement in context with your post smacks of relativism. So that I don't put words in your mouth, let me simply ask, is that what you are teaching here? It is not what is right for me and what is right for you, it is what is right in God’s eyes that you and I both must come to understand and agree to. Steve |
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256 | Why Could He Not Do Many Miracles? | Luke 9:42 | humbledbyhisgrace | 207146 | ||
Brother Brad, Any idea how Robertson comes up with the idea that the apistian of the townspeople BLOCKED THE WILL AND THE POWER OF JESUS to work cures? I understand Robertson to be a Greek scholar which I’m certainly not. However, all that I can find on the meaning of apistian is that it means unfaithfulness, faithless, want of faith, unbelief, weakness of faith which he himself states “disbelief” according to the quote you offered. So, I’m curious how he gets the meaning “BLOCKED THE WILL AND THE POWER OF JESUS to work cures. Does he offer anything to back this statement up? Does he have scripture to back this up and/or is he saying this is what the Greek meaning of the word is? Any idea? Steve |
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257 | Why Could He Not Do Many Miracles? | Luke 9:42 | humbledbyhisgrace | 207170 | ||
Imm, I see there's been lots of discussion on this today! I didn't get in until late so I'm just getting around to the post. Anyway, I've read your post and understand what you are saying. Thanks and sorry for the long delay! You ask what was the determining factor. To me it seems clear, it was His sovereign will! Yes, absolutely God places a great deal of emphases on faith. I agree with you 100 percent on that. Where we seem to part ways on this is the belief that mans actions or lack there of is the determining factor. As I said, we know from scripture the value of ones faith and we know He blesses that. But when I say He chose not to, the point is that because they didn't believe doesn't mean He was not able to, rather He would not. Just a note on your emphises on the point of them coming to Him. Let us not forget, He left His rightful place and came to man. He came that He might reconcile mankind back to God. He in all ways made the first move. None would come to Him ever if not for God drawing them in the first place (John 6:44). Man is always at His mercy regardless the amount of their faith. That certianly is not to say God does not bless our faith and require it of us. As you so rightly pointed out without faith it is impossible to please him. However, He is the sovereign, and His blessing come by way of Him according to His sovereign will. Matthew 5:45 (NASB) "... He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." God bless, Steve |
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258 | so spiritually minded no earthly good? | Luke 10:33 | humbledbyhisgrace | 203996 | ||
I would encourage you to read the passage in context and drop the many assumptions. Take a look again starting at verse 25. Using your assumptions you have attributed to them you have defeated your own argument. What you have done is painted a picture of someone who is solely concerned with themselves. So how is it then you find them to be spiritually minded? Did not their actions contradict the law? Did not their actions contradict what the Lord was pointing out in the parable? Of course they did! Even your own reasoning indicate the Priest and the Levite only had an intellectual understanding of the law and no spiritual understanding. I know your intent was not to present it as such but none the less, the text of scripture and even your reasoning show just the opposite. Steve |
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259 | so spiritually minded no earthly good? | Luke 10:33 | humbledbyhisgrace | 204266 | ||
"They were a Priest, and a Levite, they sure should be spiritually minded" Scripture gives a different picture in this account. "The quote that was used for the question, "They were so spiritually minded they were no earthly good " is what is called a back handed compliment. The quote itself, conceeds the spirituality of the Priest, and the Levite." The quote concedes a worldly view not a biblical view. In light of scripture, what do you make of the quote? Matthew 6:33 (KJV) But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. "I can take from the assumption you made, that you couldn't give any reasion why they didnt't help, you only gave a resounding NO. In your mind they weren't spiritually minded at all. " Luke 10:25-37 (NASB) 10:25 And a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" 10:26 And He said to him, "What is written in the Law? How does it read to you?" 10:27 And he answered, "YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND; AND YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." 10:28 And He said to him, "You have answered correctly; DO THIS AND YOU WILL LIVE." 10:29 But wishing to justify himself, he said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" 10:30 Jesus replied and said, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among robbers, and they stripped him and beat him, and went away leaving him half dead. 10:31 "And by chance a priest was going down on that road, and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 10:32 "Likewise a Levite also, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 10:33 "But a Samaritan, who was on a journey, came upon him; and when he saw him, he felt compassion, 10:34 and came to him and bandaged up his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them; and he put him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn and took care of him. 10:35 "On the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper and said, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, when I return I will repay you.' 10:36 "Which of these three do you think proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell into the robbers' hands?" 10:37 And he said, "The one who showed mercy toward him." Then Jesus said to him, "Go and do the same." Steve |
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260 | so spiritually minded no earthly good? | Luke 10:33 | humbledbyhisgrace | 204322 | ||
Yes I know. I wrote it! And as I've tried to point out to you, the scripture is clear on the matter. Your response on the other hand contradicts what the Lord Himself was teaching . Like I said, I would encourage you to read the scripture and let me add, not read into it! Steve |
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