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121 | astrology, christmas magi (astronomers) | Bible general Archive 4 | Bill Richardson | 230637 | ||
As you say, the Bible does clearly teach against our consulting mediums and people of that sort. And yet we do have this wonderful story of wise men visiting our Lord soon after His birth, WITH specific assistance from God so as to save the baby from execution. And to save the wise men from probably losing their lives so as to keep the news of this whole event from spreading any further. So how do we handle this star business leading the wise men to their destination? I can only respond by saying it's in the same category with the Lord's leading of the Israelite nation by cloud in the daytime and a pillar of fire at nightime. We could compare this phenomenon to Moses parting the Red Sea with his staff and closing at his choosing to destroy the Pharoah's army. These are all extrodinary exceptions to God's Physical Law of Nature which He Started when He Created the whole universe. He did it again with the burning bush while talking to Moses. Then we have the other wonderful miracles from Jesus and His Apostles. We have the other miracles of God's prophets in the Old Testament. All of these are in direct but temporary opposition to the Laws of Physics and Nature as we know them. So we're forced to accept this manifestation of God's Power once again. As miracles go, don't you think this was a wonderful way for God to show off his son. Both to the wise men of the world AND to humble servants such a shepards. We don't really have much to go on as to how the wise men figured out this star was worth following so once again we just accept God's Wisdom which is so far above our own. Go with God in all things my friend, Bill |
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122 | Genesis 4:24 Lamech assumption? | Genesis | Bill Richardson | 230628 | ||
It's a little easier to understand this assumption when we check the Genesis record and see that in all liklihood, Cain was still alive as was Adam and Eve and most of their whole clan. So the stories from these famous people was still fresh on their minds in spite of their ages of several hundred years each. (They probably shared these kinds of stories around the campfire for many generations. I like to think the Garden of Eden left a very vivid impression on Adam and Eve. And holding one-on-one conversations with God Almighty was totally awesome.) Cain's reputation was probably widely disseminated then as it is now. Further, since God hadn't given out much Guidance it's not difficult to understand how a person like Lamech might have made such a conclusion. Remember all mankind likes to think we're great thinkers and problem solvers. Our biggest problem: we like to do ALL this thinking and solving without God's Input. Big mistake. He created us and knows what makes us tick far better than the wisest amoung us. But most are like your's truly and graduate from the University of Hard Knocks and then go back for our Masters and PhD. Yeah, after we get enough bumps and bruises, by NOT following His Perfect Maintenance Manual, His Word, we finally go to Him for Advice. Well, enough of my stuff. Go with God in all things, my friend. Bill |
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123 | John 9:6 why clay and spit on blind man? | 1 Cor 3:19 | Bill Richardson | 230626 | ||
The only answer I can think to give is the same reason as He gave us concerning Doubting Thomas. With mankind, "Seeing is believing." We all want to see BUT if we were to see everything about God's World, what would be left for faith. Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. There are so many things in the Bible such as why did Jesus write on the ground upon presentation of the aduterous woman, John 8? Of these kind of questions, I can only reply with... 1 Cor 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their own craftiness”; Go with God in all things, Bill |
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124 | Jacob's way or God's way?? | Gen 32:1 | Bill Richardson | 230619 | ||
Naturally I must asssume you're talking about the most famous wrestling match of all time. As you suggest Jacob was used to getting his way in the world and God needed to "wrestle" that streak of stubborness out of him and accept His Way instead. Notice Laban's deception was also a "curve ball" Jacob didn't anticipate. But in the end, Jacob is fearful of his brother but surprise, "No need." Esau was willing to forgive and re-establish his relationship with his "long lost" brother. You show a lot of insight in your study of God's Word. I think the most powerful lesson we can learn is from Joseph and how he saw and appreciated God's Guidance in his life. Gen 50:17 ‘Thus you shall say to Joseph: “I beg you, please forgive the trespass of your brothers and their sin; for they did evil to you.”’ Now, please, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of your father.” And Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18 Then his brothers also went and fell down before his face, and they said, “Behold, we are your servants.” 19 Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? 20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. It's sometimes VERY tough for us to grow and mature to the point that we see God's "Nos" and "Waits" for the valuable answers they are in our lives. Go with God in all things, Bill |
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125 | Church and addiction | NT general | Bill Richardson | 230617 | ||
That's a tough question to answer. In my humble opinion, I would have to say, it really depends on your attitude, your intent deep in your heart. IF you're willing to commit your whole being to the Lord, then you should be willing to give up your addiction as soon as humanly possible. This could be compared to other people with a smoking addiction or drinking of using profanity. There are many such addictions like pornorgraphy and many others. All of us come to the Lord at various stages of our lives. Some at a young age before starting these kinds of addictions and other come afterwards. The apostles found people addicted to being Jewish and welding much power. Some of those Judaziers couldn't give up that power as they insisted on promoting an unGodly doctine of circumcizing christians with no such authority from God. BUT the apostles made it very clear that repentance and forgiveness AFTER becoming a christian is most certainly available. The most inportant feature in all this is our intent in our heart. We may be able to fool our fellow man or even our fellow christians but on Judgment Day, we'll all be facing God Almighty and He will know every little word, every action and every intent in our hearts. So the final question is: Who will be controlling your life? God Almighty or your drug(s). Will you slip and fall in your future? Quite possibly but you'll have your family of christians around you along with the Most Powerful Being in the whole universe helping you. Go with God my friend, Bill |
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126 | Exodus 12:14-20 | NT general | Bill Richardson | 230615 | ||
There would be nothing wrong in your participating and observing the Passover as a Jew as long as you're not putting your faith in that observance. There's two distinctions you must make: Your Jewish heritage from your human ancestry and your Christian heritage from your Spritual Father. All peoples are allowed to celebrate their human heritage as long as it doesn't come into conflict with that of God's. This is made very by Peter and John in... Acts 5:27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest asked them, 28 saying, “Did we not strictly command you not to teach in this name? And look, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this Man’s blood on us!” 29 But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus whom you murdered by hanging on a tree. 31 Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.” Go with God in all things, Bill |
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127 | biblical role of father with children | 2 Cor 6:4 | Bill Richardson | 230614 | ||
Sadly there's not a whole lot in God's Word to deal with your specific situation with the fact you and the father were never married. I'm not saying you're completely on your own without any guidance from God but it's VERY difficult to provide counseling especially over the internet without getting both sides of the story. I can only suggest you get counseling from some professional christian counselor and hopefully get the father in the room with you. It does seem rather unfair that he and his wife are getting the foodstamps if indeed you have primary custody of the kids. My son is facing the very same problem with his ex-wife. It's a very harsh and Godless world of darkness and sinful people in which we live. I'll be praying for you and your kids as I'm praying for my own grandkids. Go with God in all things. Bill |
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128 | division? | 1 Cor 14:1 | Bill Richardson | 230612 | ||
1 Cor 14:34 Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. 35 And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church. Yes I can see that in this modern world of liberal thinking that God's Position on this subject is rather difficult to accept. But remember, we men MUST also follow the sacred Patterns for us set by God so we all have a role to fulfill as Decreed by God, including kids. BUT I must disagree about this dividing the church into groups in Bible School. We enjoy both concepts in our congregation. On Sunday morning, we have two co-ed classes: 1) a class on the Minor Prophets taught by one of our elders and 2) a class on the Christian family taught by our minister. On Wed night, our ladies get together for an exclusive class, discussing the articles in "The Christian Woman" magazine. Thus they are complying with God's Commands to teach younger women and train them up "in the Lord." Us guys meet in a class with me as the discussion leader. Right now we discussing the Book of Hebrews. I acknowledge that it is true, throughout our nation and the family of Christ that some congregations have their own distinct personality and do this dividing business as you suggest a little more harshly than it should be done. But that's just one of the quirks of being where you're at. I grew up in a VERY conservative congregation and have since seen and experienced a great many different parts of the nation and the world, worshiping and working with dozens of congregations. They all have very distinct personalities, spanning the whole spectrum of conservative to liberal. So it's always important to choose a congregation that closely resembles your own personality, for your own spiritual growth as well as your spouse and children. I can't think of a specific scripture to support that last statement but I can offer a famous quote: "Grow where you're planted." I do know for a fact that our God does want us to grow and we MUST do so in accordance with His Word. Jn 15:1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. Heb 5:12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. 13 For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. 14 But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. Go with God, Bill PS: I confirmed just now with my wife about this exclusive class of women. They prefer it this way; they talk about stuff they would never feel comfortable discussing with men present. God's Way is always the best way. In this manner we men talk about men stuff, especially to our young men, including how they must respect the women in their lives and the ladies do their thing. |
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129 | What is the gospel? | 1 Cor 15:1 | Bill Richardson | 230608 | ||
To most Bible students, the Gospel simply means the Good News from our God, the Creator that He sent His Son to die for ALL mankind, from Adam and Eve to the last person born before the Return of His Son to end the world and begin Judgement Day. Of course, we must comply with His Son's Last Will and Testament to receive this Gift of Salvation, as depicted in Hebrews 9. Also applicable: Jn 14:19 “A little while longer and the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you will live also. 20 At that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you. 21 He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” 22 Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, “Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?” 23 Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. 24 He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me. Bill |
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