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721 | Is healing a guarantee?? | Is 53:5 | justme | 105598 | ||
EdB: I think your note is very well done, and I agree totally with what you have said. I found a book several years ago, THE GOD WHO HEARS by W. Bringham Hunter,IV Press 1986. I found some deep answers to many questions most of us have about prayer. I also this last year learned the importance of asking to be in Gods direct will, rather than what I feel or I think I should have. When I was told I had cancer, my wife and I prayed to be in the Lords direct will, no matter if I was to live with cancer or be relieved of cancer. I asked my Pastor and Elders to be annointed with oil and prayer over. I asked this in obedience to James 5:14-16. Before this happened there was a time of confession of sins, by all who were led to do so in prayer. All this was done as an act of obedience and faith, that we had given my life to the Lord to do with as His will was to be. With this act done we rested with the assurance that no matter how my cancer turned out I was in the Lord Jesus direct will. I have been content and not anxious about the results. For the time allowed me, even if it turns out I no longer have cancer, I will most assuredly die sooner or later. No matter what we do it is only for a short time at best. Then if we really believe what Jesus said I will be going home to be with Him! As I write this very note my Dad who is 83, is slowly being ussered in to his final home. Some day I will see all those who I have known who have gone home before me. Blessings to you Ed! Merry celebration of Christ's Birth. justme |
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722 | "I pray Thee" Earnestly implore? | 2 Chr 6:40 | justme | 105595 | ||
Ray: In recent times I have noticed I pray when I sleep. I find myself praising the Lord while deep in my sleep. I am not sure if you know what I mean or not. I find I wake us less anxious and feeling less tired. After the cancer treatments I get much less sleep, and I was aware that while still awake I could use this time to better use and pray. I have fallen asleep while praying so many times. For me this has been a blessing and source of peace in anxious times durring a wrestless night. I know what you mean by gettings messages "lost in cyberspace" That happens to a few of my posts on the forum every so often. I have never understood why. Blessings and peace Ray. justme |
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723 | thank you ... encourager | Eph 6:12 | justme | 105480 | ||
My friend Hank: Jesus said that others will know your love for Him by the way we treat others. (justme paraphrase) I praise Jesus my Lord that He has blessed me and many others by your reminders to keep us on track on the forum. Thank you Hank for your endless and kindness to us because the Lord Jesus is working in you. In the utmost kindness and deepest respect for your fine example, I extend my deepest Christian agape. justme |
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724 | Is this a Christian Forum? | Bible general Archive 2 | justme | 105474 | ||
Maran: Thank you for your response. I assure that no matter what Bible forum you enter, as long as there is a sinful natured, there will be rude remarks and unspiritual people who put their fingers to the key board when they should be on their knees on the floor. I believe this is when we look to those who are more mature in their Christian life to come along side and encourage, and exhort those who need to be reminded this behavior is not acceptable. Perhaps your observation will do that. I encourage you to use whatever gift you have and help make this a better fourm. Blessings and peace to you. justme |
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725 | What is the most accurate version? | Bible general Archive 2 | justme | 104644 | ||
Kalos:-) With the so many helps now for us to work our way in word studies, with patients and time, it is easier than most would believe to take a verse and find the root meanings along the most logical meaning, when comparing it current English translations. This is time consuming but the effort is so interesting. I rarely do this, but wwhen I have I have beem thrilled and rewarded. In fariness, when we have so many carefully translated versions of the English Bible one can hardly expect to do more than a basic crude equlivant, at least that'smy experience has beem. I know I appreciate my Bible so much more. Blessings. justme |
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726 | What is the most accurate version? | Bible general Archive 2 | justme | 104466 | ||
EdB: You make some very good points, in my opinion:-) The one area I would add is to read what the translator teams goal was. The Niv clearly says from what point they are starting from, as doesthe NASB and others. The more neo-orthodox the translators the more liberal the version will be. How the translators put in their opinion as to Old Testament dates again have a real meaning as well. In my opinion:-) I would have put the NIV "in" your list and taken "out" the New Living Bible. Perhaps what many do not like is Dynamic Equalivement versions, like the NIV and in some verses every version eever translated. New Tribes Missions and Wycliffe Translators all use D. E. to put orignal Biblical languages into native tongues. I personally like less of the D. E. than as close to literal as possible. Which I an sure several translations do very good in translating. However, nothing is more accurate than to translate word for word your self. This takes years and years, which some of us may not ave left, so I choose to read the NASB instead. Hope this added something more to the mix. Blessings. justme |
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727 | Rapture - Bodies or souls disappear? | Matt 24:27 | justme | 104353 | ||
Kalos: Greetings brother! I am thinking that someone should write a large bunck of books with the title of "I am still here!" or "How to Survive in the Tribulation" perhaps "What to do with your old Left Behind books". I hope Tim and Jerry run out of these wild fictional ideas soon! "The Left Behind" books are in just about every book store and are not cheap, so sombody is indending on making money of the deliberate twisting of the end times. How guliable are people to spend money on these fictional books when the truth is so much easier to believe in the Bible? Tickel fokes ears and they will buy a book every time! Blessings. justme |
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728 | Rapture - Bodies or souls disappear? | Matt 24:27 | justme | 104349 | ||
BenK: Reading your note I felt to add something to pehaps add a little to the mix. The current Bible Answer Man, Hank, is not leaning to a pre-trib postotion. Hank has gone so far as to have sever who expond a post-trib view point. However I do not agree with all hank or Walter Martin said. I have some concerns in the current program that is so concerned with spending more on fund raising than most any other ministry, and CRI's questionable money handeling, that was brought to light in Christianity Today a few months ago. After studing and hearing all this for pre-trib belief, I came to a conclusion myself. I take Matthew chapter 24 and 25. I take the other sceiptures and I see how they fit into what Jesus said. My understanding is that we are to be ready, stay alert, and that only the Father Yahweh knows when Jesus will return. Over and ober Jesus said there will be signs and when we think it's about to happen, Jesus says "not yet". I think this pops the fictional "Left Behind" Books (that seems to go on and on) with little hot air to go on. I understand we are to live our life in readiness, and and be busy living the gift of life we have been given. When people are scared into believing in Jesus because the want hell insurance that is not presenting the Gospel as far as I can understand what Scripture teaches. There is no fear in love. Perfect love casts out fear, so how can one who fears love God? I think this is still a solid ground on which we can depend on. Any thoughts? Blessings and Peace BenK. justme |
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729 | based on Mt. 5:32 may I marry a divorced | Matt 5:32 | justme | 103618 | ||
New Creature: I praise the Lord for the things He had allowed to come to me. 1 Peter 4:12-19, 2 Corinthians 4:7-17 and Philippians 4:13. Blessings dear New Creature. justme |
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730 | based on Mt. 5:32 may I marry a divorced | Matt 5:32 | justme | 103605 | ||
New Creature:-) You have a tender spirit, and I can see you are very teachable. I am deeply touched by your growth, Praise the Lord. I thank you for allowing me to respond to your note firmly and you not attacking me, but treating me with respect and kindness. I come from the point that Hurting people hurt people. That I hope I can show Gods love, acceptance of the person, and the forgivness in Christ Jesus. Most divorced Christians live with guilt, and hurt that is very deep. I hope I can be a healing tool to the wounded. Not just the wounded in divorce situations but in life stages. I believe suffering allows us the gift to grow, and be able to help those who are suffering. My cancer allows me to be at a level playing field to talk with those who suffer in simular ways. I hope God allows me to help put on the healing balm of the Lord Jesus, and to share His love. God Bless you New Creation. justme |
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731 | based on Mt. 5:32 may I marry a divorced | Matt 5:32 | justme | 103600 | ||
New Creature: This is a very complex study, and takes more than a few short notes to search the Word. I will give you a few verses that when taken into context does show the right to remarry. However, if someone does not agree than that is their choice. I only present this not to convience you, but as a light on those who carry the heavy burden of having been divorced. I personally believe for Christians to divorce presents some serious issues that will eventually have to be dealt with, either on this side or the otherside of Gods thrown. 1 Corinthians 7:15 says "...A believing man or woman is not bound in such circumstances;..." In verse 39, Paul says a that a married woman is "bound: as long as her husband lives. Keep in mind paul said in verse 15. that the believer was not "bound". The key word is "bound" Paul says also inverse 39, that the unbound woman "she is free to marry anyone she wishes, but he must belong to the Lord." This does make remarriage an option for those who are unbound. These passages speak to both men and women who are unbound. Again I say that even if the very worst situation has taken place that we can imagine, then we go back to 1 John 1:9. In our current culture hardness of heart is so infused in all areas of peoples lives it is so difficult to unravel the sin filled lives of many Christians, say nothing about non-Christaian. May God grant us Wisdom in dealing with our own sin, (the plank in our eyes) as we attempt to offer to expose and remove others sin. Blessings, New Creation. justme |
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732 | based on Mt. 5:32 may I marry a divorced | Matt 5:32 | justme | 103595 | ||
New Creature: Thank you for your response. First let me say the KJV does correctly use the words "put away". To "put away" is different than to divorce. These words have been ignored just as the word baptis has been. This translation allows a wider scope of interpertation. Putting away was when a man sent his wife away and dismissed her as her wife,. The woman if she remarried could be demanded back bt her first husband at anytime because he did not giver her a certificate of divorce, thus making her and the new husband in an adulter. Malichi say God hates :putting away" In the Matthew passage jesus was saying that any man who marries a "put away" woman committes adultery. That makes it very clear and is in contex with the Old Testament verses. Doing a word study will be a helpful experience. I hope this helps. I am not endorsing divorce. I am saying that this is a serious problem some have ignored and put a over burden on divorced persons, who already are against the odds of making a marriage work. Why put more weight on those who can hardly carry what they do have? Blessings New Creature. justme |
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733 | based on Mt. 5:32 may I marry a divorced | Matt 5:32 | justme | 103594 | ||
Radioman2: Thank you for your response. I am aware that the majority of versions use the word divorce in this passage. This is translated as the word baptism has been. If you did a word study that might help and make this a little clearer. I am not standing up and saying divorce is good. I am saying that some have changed the intended meaning to mean more than it was intended. This is a contraversial topic and I want only to mmake a clearer point od a misunderstood custom. I mean no offence to anyone, and I appreciate your respectful way of answering, to me you show how we should dialogue. Thank you and blessings Radioman2. justme |
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734 | based on Mt. 5:32 may I marry a divorced | Matt 5:32 | justme | 103529 | ||
Radioman2: The KJV correctly uses the words "put away" in Matt. 19:9. "Putting away" refers the O.T. when men would send away the wife and not give a certificate of divorce. The man could at some latter date and if she had married someone else take her back because he had just "put her away" In Malichi that is wher God said "I hate putting away". In matther Jesus said very clearly that when a wife was "put away" and she married another she was commiting adultery. Of course she was, she had no certificate of divorce! These verses have been so taken out of context and so misused. So yes God hates putting away. None the less divorce is still breaking a covenant which is very serious. Most Christians have little idea how Holy a Covenant is with God and each other. This is especially so of marriage. Justme |
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735 | based on Mt. 5:32 may I marry a divorced | Matt 5:32 | justme | 103514 | ||
Morant61: Greetings again Tim. I don't agree they did not know any better, they just had no reason to compel them to do right. justme |
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736 | based on Mt. 5:32 may I marry a divorced | Matt 5:32 | justme | 103513 | ||
Big Jim: Friend it is not only what we do with Romans 10:9, but 1 John 1:9. I remind you how jesus treated the woman at the well. Jesus touched that womans heart, and she became the first missionary to her own town. She had been married five times I think. Jesus forgave her, and told her what she was doing was wrong. She changed. I don't know who the person was at the church that was so uncaring, you can only grow in spite of this person. Find a church and keep your past in the past, unless you have the chance to help some other hurting person, that's my suggestion. I wish you peace and blessings Big Jim. justme |
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737 | based on Mt. 5:32 may I marry a divorced | Matt 5:32 | justme | 103510 | ||
Searcher56:-) Thank you for your responnse. I always appreciate hearing from you. As you statein your note number 92166 the main issue is "hardness of heart" this is Biblically based and a reason not only for divorce but all sin, in my opinion. One solution to this massive marriage failures anong Christians is that there is little help available in teh area of reconcilliation counseling. By reconcillation counseling I mean there needs to be the support and demand by Pastors and ministers that no marriage is beyond the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ! The only marriage that is beyond repair is one in which one mate has remarried. Then there is no longer any hope in reconcillation of the marriage. I am sure that if covenant marriage were the strong emphasis from the first marriage counseling session, we would see a drop in Christians involved in divorce. If there were pastors that were dogmatic that if neither mate has remarried then reconcillation counseling is the Biblical answer. As Christians in America, we have a high demand that marriage must make me happy and feel loved all the time. That is just mot how life happens! Do Christians today fail as David did? Yes they do. Does unfaithfullness demand divorce? Biblically no. From the human standpoint God knows that adultery is a burden that some can not rebuild trust, and reconcile the marriage. Is it possible to rebuild trust and a marriage if adultery has taken place? Yes, with God all things are possible, and does happen quite often. But Searcher, what if, a couple comes to you and admits they have the worst possible sinfull history you can think of? For instance, they were married to christians. They did have an adultress relationship, divorced their mated, and married each other. Now they come to you, and are finally convicted of their sin some years latter, and they have children. Now they ask you what should they do. What do we say? How does 1 John 1:9 applied here, or does it? This is a not such a unrealistic situation that has not happened to many pastors. Do we refuse this couple in attending our church? Do we tell them to divorce? Do we brake up a family with children? How does the church deal with these people? Many coupleslike this just keep quiet aand tell no one and live in guilt and shame, that is a fact. In the United states today many church attending Christian singlees are living together, at a higher rate than most would believe. This is by it's self a big reason for serious marriage problems and a high predictor of divorce. Searcher, where does it end? There is wide acceptance of all the things I have mentioned. The issue is not only hardness of heart, but a turning away from believing we will be held accountable for our lives, and that sin hardens the heart of mankind. Any thoughts? Blessings Searcher. justme |
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738 | based on Mt. 5:32 may I marry a divorced | Matt 5:32 | justme | 103501 | ||
New Creature: 1 Corinthians 7:15-40 I think you will find the context for remarriage but to a believer only. I have seen many who were so adomint that divorced Christians were adulters, and so judged those who had been through such hell as such. Then sometime later find thenselves in the situation themselves. Then they were seeking those who had been through divorce for help. I am careful not to make such judgements on divorced Christians. I can say that those who have been divorced carry enough pain without more guilt being burdened down on them. As fro "the guilty party" there is no such thing as a non guilty party. There is plenty of blame for all to be honest. I have seen some spouses push their mate into guilt so they could be free, and "guiltless." If one is not careful this becomes so legalistic, and black and white we fail to see the gray areas of sin. NO ONE IS EVER GUILTLESS! Christ died for sinners, Paul, as a saved person still said her was one of the worst of all(sinners). Are you and I any less? justme |
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739 | based on Mt. 5:32 may I marry a divorced | Matt 5:32 | justme | 103499 | ||
Morant61: Tim, I have a concern that some do not take in to consideration, what about Scripture that says that a unbeliever leaves a believer. Does not Scripture say the believer is free to marry only in the Lord? I have seen women abused emotionally by so called believers, and have ministers say they are to stay in this marriage. This is so wrong. In a time when divorced Christians are treated like second class Christians, I find two extremes. One that just is so accepting of divorce, and the other side calls anyone divorced an adulter. There is surely some better way to understand this in the eyes of Christ. I am under the opinion that David did it all. He murdered, lied, was not faithfull, and was an adulter. Yet it is said he was a man after Gods heart. I would love to have seen David meeting Uhra in heaven. If God can forgive David, then how can we not do the same? Scripture forbids a man or woman to go back to a person once a new marriage has taken place and ended. Is adultery an on going condition or a sin? How is it forgiven? I snot all sin forgiven the same way? Any thoughts are welcome. Blessings to you Tim. justme |
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740 | based on Mt. 5:32 may I marry a divorced | Matt 5:32 | justme | 103496 | ||
New Creature: May I suggest you do some further study or Divorce and Putting Away! Your answer is ignorant, and you presume to much without knowing all the facts. I personally find you dogmatic answer offensive, rude, and suggestive of self pride. Have you ever thought about doing a serious study before just making such a bold blanket statement? I suggest you do so in the furture. Your answer is incorrect! justme |
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