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4641 | church taking care of ophan and widows | James 1:27 | DocTrinsograce | 200628 | ||
Hi, Snoopy... I suspect that you might be thinking of the following: Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God. She who is truly a widow, left all alone, has set her hope on God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day, but she who is self-indulgent is dead even while she lives. (1 Timothy 5:3-6 ESV) Note that it was not the responsibility of the church to care for widows who have grown children. The Jews had a particularly odious practice of bypassing their responsibility to parents (see Matthew 7:9-13), contrary to the clear social mandate of God. Before beginning a ministry of the sort you are proposing, it would do well for you to have a thorough understanding of Scriptural mandates. Otherwise, you could find yourself helping some inappropriately and neglecting others in real need. Remember that there are two parts to James 1:27. Many have gone astray by failing to find that proper balance. In Him, Doc |
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4642 | pass. ref. to poor forced to rear church | James 2:3 | DocTrinsograce | 196955 | ||
Hi, Norm... Welcome to the forum! Here is the passage you are seeking, in the epistle written by James. In Him, Doc |
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4643 | Royal law | James 2:8 | DocTrinsograce | 180234 | ||
Hi, Aflame... The "royal law" is exactly what James mentions next in that verse. Context is extremely important for us to do sound exegesis. I'd also urge to be careful to avoid the logical fallacy of equivocation. In Him, Doc |
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4644 | Are all sins the same to God? | James 2:10 | DocTrinsograce | 177598 | ||
Dear Alifaye, Welcome to the forum! Our Brother Mark has answered well... and yet, there is, indeed, a Biblical sense in which some sins are greater than others. Jesus said to Pilate, "You would have no authority over me at all unless it had been given you from above. Therefore he who delivered me over to you has the greater sin." (John 19:11 ESV) Even the "tiniest" of sins separates us eternally from God. Yet we understand that some sins are more heinous simply because they are committed more directly against God. In addition, we do have a Biblical sense of greater indebtedness in some instances than in others. See, for example, Luke 10:11-14; 12:47-48; Hebrews 6:4-8. In Him, Doc |
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4645 | Rabbis not paid? | James 3:1 | DocTrinsograce | 205567 | ||
Hi, Tom... Yes, that's correct. Most Rabbis provisioned themselves, their wives and children, through some sort of family trade or craft. I suppose that some -- a very few -- had sufficient means to allow them to devote it to full time study. It is said that all Talmudic Rabbis had occupations from which they earned a living. William Barclay, though of little value in doctrinal matters, is excellent when it comes to Biblical history and culture. That really was his forte. In Him, Doc |
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4646 | Eph 5:29 Let no corrupt communication | James 3:2 | DocTrinsograce | 164834 | ||
Hi, Winningside... You ask, "Why do christians have to attack other christians on this website?" (sic) Whenever human beings are involved in any activity there will be less than ideal behavior. Even if everyone who participated in the forum were regenerate, proper, loving behavior is still something for which we are called to strive. We will be perfect only after glorification. Also, keep in mind that strident denunciation of error is not necessarily an un-loving behavior. The Puritans used to say, "Showing mercy to the wolf is showing cruelty to the sheep." The most loving thing another brother can do for me is to correct my doctrinal error (Proverbs 27:6). There is a great deal of precedence in the Scriptures of Christ and the apostles not "pulling punches." The world teaches that unity means people don't disagree. The Scriptures encourage us to unity in the truth. In Him, Doc |
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4647 | I hear many people use the phrase | James 4:2 | DocTrinsograce | 157891 | ||
Hi, Hood... It is in epistle of James. From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. (James 4:1-4) In Him, Doc |
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4648 | i've asked but not received | James 4:3 | DocTrinsograce | 155377 | ||
Hi, Buzz... Sometimes we look for all kinds of signs and clues to the will of God. Most of the time, we just need to be the best disciple we can -- growing in holiness and obedience, and letting our minds be transformed by the Word -- then using the mind that God has graciously given us. Look, for example, how the Puritans carefully bound Biblical principles with sound, careful thought: http://www.patriarchspath.org/Articles/Docs/PuritanCourtship.htm In Him, Doc |
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4649 | Character vs Comfort saying or Scripture | James 4:3 | DocTrinsograce | 196748 | ||
Hi, Heidi... Although the expression is not in Scripture per se, it certainly expresses the sentiment of Scripture. God has spared nothing -- even His own Son -- to insure the sanctification of His elect (Romans 8:32; 2 Peter 1:3). The object of human life is to bring God glory. Affliction and suffering often work a far more lasting work to the benefit of the saints both individually and corporately. The flesh, of course, always seeks the easy way. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as we share abundantly in Christ's sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too. If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which you experience when you patiently endure the same sufferings that we suffer." (2 Corinthians 1:3-6 ESV) In Him, Doc |
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4650 | Character vs Comfort saying or Scripture | James 4:3 | DocTrinsograce | 196749 | ||
Dear Heidi, One other thought: When the Scripture uses the word comfort, it isn't using the term the way we usually use it. In the old days they used to call the hospital that traveled with an army a "comfort station." We sometimes still talk about "giving comfort and aid to the enemy." In those uses of the word -- and the use of it Scripturally -- we actually mean consolation and relief. Think in terms of relieving the pain of a wound. Comfort is extended to those who are hurting through no fault of their own (1 Peter 4:15-17). We never want to mitigate the suffering of people for wrong doing, or minimizing rebuke for foolishness, or alleviating the sting of correction. Sometimes we show the most love to people by not interfering with the learning process! In Him, Doc |
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4651 | Is James 4:3 completely true? | James 4:3 | DocTrinsograce | 223267 | ||
Dear biblenovice, What you have presented here is a called a false dichotomy. You are asserting that either you asked amiss or the Scriptures are not true. There is, of course, more than two possible answers. Indeed, Scripture speaks of a number of things that can hinder prayers. Regardless, I hear very little gratitude for His having provided a car. After all, He protected you in all that driving of your son. As a parent no doubt you have experienced providing a healthy meal for your child, only to have them complain about not getting ice cream for dinner. The child is certain that if you really loved them, you would give them what they wanted. There is no third alternative in their thinking. Arguing from the particular to the general is always problematic. Furthermore, I cannot speak for God's intentions in the specific instance that you have brought to us. However, some things I do know: God is infinitely loving, so His response to you could not be out of indifference (Titus 3:3-5; Romans 8:32); God is infinitely wise, so His response to you could not be the consequence of error (Colossians 2:3); God is all knowing, so His response to you could not be the result of His lacking sufficient information (1 John 3:20; John 10:29-30); God is all powerful, so His response to you could not be from a lack of ability (Jeremiah 23:17; Luke 18:27). Remember, we do not judge God's nature by what He does. Rather we judge what He does, by His nature. In Him, Doc |
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4652 | degrees of faith?? | James 4:8 | DocTrinsograce | 127236 | ||
I think that you need to study James 4 very closely. James, the half-brother of Jesus, responds to this kind of question very clearly. In addition, you need to realize that God is Sovereign. I wrote the following paragraph in an article a few years ago: God is King over all that is, was or ever shall be (Psalms 93:1, 99:1, 103:19, Revelation 19:6). He is an absolute Monarch, the "King of Kings" (Revelation 19:16). This is what is meant by the theological phrase "sovereignty of God." The universe is not a democracy, it is a kingdom ruled by God. The universe is not a mechanism set in motion at creation... in time He sovereignly guides all things through Providence (Romans 8:28, 11:36, Ephesians 1:11). If men object to any of this, God reminds Man that the universe belongs to Him and He can do whatever He wants to with it (Job 41:11, Matthew 28:15)... and that's exactly what He does do with it: whatever He wants. God has been very gracious to His adopted children. Prayer allows us to be part of His Work. Prayer is part of God's design. Someone else wrote once, " There is a difference between God simply doing something, and doing it in the context of prayer. Doing it when we have asked for it makes it part of our relationship with Him. This is true even when dealing with other people. Often we can see something about a friend. But until they're willing to talk with us about it, anything we do is going to be somewhat impersonal, and not part of our relationship with them." So, this boils down to our need to realize that God is already in charge, and whatever the outcome, it fits in His Eternal Purpose. We further realize that our prayers are part of that Purpose. You have asked a number of things about faith. It would probably be a good idea for you to look at every reference (and its context) to the word in the NT. You error in thinking that faith is something you muster up in yourself. Also, remember that all healing comes from the hand of God, be it natural or supernatural. I hope that these thoughts help. Your desire to know the truth will be measured by your effort to dig it out of the scriptures. |
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4653 | how do we overcome the lust of the world | James 4:10 | DocTrinsograce | 174555 | ||
Dear Steve, Our brother WOS has answered true and well. Sin need not keep us captives. Our Lord Jesus has set us free. May I encourage you to visit http://www.settingcaptivesfree.com/ They have a free Bible course you can take that deals specifically with the kind of things you are asking about. In Him, Doc |
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4654 | Where is the law found in James 4:11 | James 4:11 | DocTrinsograce | 180025 | ||
"Those who superciliously condemn the acts and words of others which do not please themselves, thus aiming at the reputation of sanctity, put their own moroseness in the place of the law, and claim to themselves a power of censuring above the law of God, condemning what the law permits." --John Calvin | ||||||
4655 | Can a Christian go to Night Clubs | James 4:17 | DocTrinsograce | 222710 | ||
Hi, DwigLn... You have received some good answers! Probably what they all had to say gets a bit closer to what you were actually asking. Nevertheless, I will make a comment: I have tried to teach my children that there is an enormous difference between the words can, may, and ought. Yes, a Christian CAN go to a night club -- he/she has the capability. Yes, a Christian MAY go to a night club -- he/she has the liberty to do so. However, the word OUGHT has the whole ethical thing going on. Thus, we must ask, things like: (1) Are we going to the night club in order to bring God glory (1 Corinthians 10:31)? (2) Are we going to the night club in order to participate in things that are fleshly (Romans 13:13)? (3) Will our going to the night club make us look more like lost people or more like saved people (1 Thessalonians 5:22)? (4) Will our going to the night club create temptations to sin (Romans 13:14)? (5) Will our going to the night club picture to the world our blessed hope (Titus 2:12-14)? There are many things that are lawful, but much of them are not expedient (1 Corinthians 6:9-12). There are many things that are lawful, but much of them do not enhance obedience and peace to our brethren (1 Corinthians 10:23). Combine these thoughts, with what you have heard from others. Be warned, though, that if the world holds more attraction to you than does the world to come, there could be far more serious issues at stake (1 John 2:15). In Him, Doc |
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4656 | Sacking of Jerusalem by Romans in view? | James 5:7 | DocTrinsograce | 241991 | ||
Hi, Huron... Although I do see much that commends a preterist view of some of Matthew 24, I am not so certain that the use of the word parousia (Strongs G3952) in James 5:7 must be interpreted as referring to the events in Jerusalem in 70 AD. The apostles continue to use the word elsewhere in the Scriptures, and that after 70 AD, as a reference to Christ's second advent. Furthermore, there appears to be general consensus in orthodox Biblical Christianity, down through the centuries, of the parousia speaking to our Lord's return in judgement of the world; whereas 70 AD was judgement being brought upon the Jews. In Him, Doc |
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4657 | Spiritual dilemma | James 5:9 | DocTrinsograce | 133081 | ||
Interesting problem! This is a difficult conundrum. Something that helps me in this area is to ask myself questions like: Should I be less patient with a brother than the Lord has been with me? This is telling, because then it shows that I have raised myself up as a superior judge to the Lord! Would I ask the Lord to be less patient with this brother than He was with me? This is like the sin of Jonah. Normally we would never say, "Lord, withhold your mercy from so-and-so!" But, this is exactly what our attitude is saying. Imagine if God had been less merciful with us! One can be loving without agreeing with a person. One can even lovingly express your disagreement. But you want to be like Christ, so forgive this brother his flaws, and then act like it. :-) That's my suggestion... though I am sure that I would not be handling it all as well as you are doing! God bless you as you seek to walk in His steps. |
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4658 | Can women annoint others with oil? | James 5:14 | DocTrinsograce | 208233 | ||
Hi, lizajane... Welcome to the forum! Let's look more closely at the text: Who is doing the anointing in this verse? In Him, Doc |
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4659 | Does God answer the prayers on a sinner? | James 5:16 | DocTrinsograce | 150977 | ||
Dear Kmynns, Welcome to the forum! If by "sinner" you mean an unsaved person, the answer is yes and no. No as in Job 35:13, Psalm 66:18, Ezek 14:3, etc. However, we are told that God loves a contrite heart (Psalm 51:17). God will never turn away complete and utter dependence on Him. Of course, one might argue that such complete and utter dependence on Him is something that He does in His mercy and grace (see Job 6:24, Psalm 143:8, Ezek 34:15, John 6:44, etc.). In Him, Doc |
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4660 | Be transparent scripture search | James 5:16 | DocTrinsograce | 160877 | ||
Hi, Paris... This is the verse that you were probably remembering. In Him, Doc |
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