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681 | Praise God! | Ps 45:1 | Mommapbs | 60485 | ||
Greetings inmyheart! Thanks for the nice welcome! After many weeks away from a comuter terminal, indeed,it is good to be back. I am glad the you have been encouraged through our exchanges here - I give all the glory to God as I seek to be a "tongue as a pen of a ready writer" in what He has given me to tell others! Our God is awesome, how humbled I am when I consider His love for me, a sinner saved by Grace! I look forward to continued dialoging with this wonderful community of Christ followers. Praising God with you for this opportunity to fellowship and "followship" together." Blessings, Mommapbs |
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682 | WAS SAUL DAVIDS' SPIRITUAL FATHER? | 1 Sam 24:6 | Mommapbs | 60125 | ||
Greetings Harriet! It would be helpful to know what Scripture prompted this question. In reading through 1 Samuel we find that David was honorable to Saul, the king, respectful to Saul, the elder and demonstrated much more wisdom and spiritual maturity than Saul the "father." I believe that the Lord God Almighty was David's spiritual Father, as evidenced throughout his Psalms. I like Psalm 27. Blessings, Mommapbs |
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683 | A Loving GOD Who Hates | Mal 1:3 | Mommapbs | 59955 | ||
I agree with what prayon wrote. Yet here is another aspect of the charater of God which we should consider. Deut 12:31 says, "You shall not behave thus toward the LORD your God, for every abominable act which the LORD hates they have done for their gods; for they even burn their sons and daughters in the fire to their gods." I am drawn to the words, "for every abominable act which the LORD hates". I believe this verse indicates that God expresses hatred, just as He expresses anger and jealousy.(Aren't these also emotions that we, in our limited humanity, attach a negative or evil spin to?) God HATES SIN however, God IS love,(1 John 4:8) and Love covers a multitude of sins.(1 Peter 4:8) And, in Christ, God demonstrates His love toward us . . . (Romans 5:8) This reminds me to HATE the SIN and LOVE the SINNER! Hope this encourages you! Blessings, Mommapbs |
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684 | WHY DID GOD DECIDE WHO MAN'S PARTNER? | Prov 14:12 | Mommapbs | 59953 | ||
Greetings SWAZ! God does everything perfectly. He provided man with the very best of His creation. (Gen 2:18-25) Throughout God's Word we see the result of man's choice. (Is 53:6) As a side note, an excellent resource is a book called "When God Writes Your Love Story" - this addresses the very issue you have raised - why it is important to let God do the choosing. Of course those of us who chose on our own must be willing to accept the consequences of that choice. "The backslider in heart will have his fill of his own ways . . . A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil,but a fool is arrogant and careless." Proverbs 14,16 (The following statement is NOT meant to be inflammatory, but it is an observation than many people miss!) God is "pro-choice." He gives us the freedom to choose - but the options are limited: His Way or our way. Isn't it comforting to know that God can make a "silk purse out of a sow's ear" though? What an awesome God we serve! Blessings, Mommapbs |
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685 | Is tithing just O.T. or N.T. as well? | Bible general Archive 1 | Mommapbs | 55710 | ||
Greetings! Welcome to the Forum - if you type in "tithing" in the Quick Search box at the top right of your web page, you will find several prior posts that address this question. It's always a good idea to look in the archives for an answer first! Blessings, Mommapbs |
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686 | Will we recognize those in hell? | Luke 16:19 | Mommapbs | 55631 | ||
Greetings YOUth! Rev 21: 4 states - "and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away." This is a description of eternity WITH GOD. Since seeing a "loved one" suffer would cause pain and mourning, we can most likely conclude that we will NOT be aware of those who have been cast from the presence of God. It is a difficult to watch those we love and hold dear reject Jesus, our Savior. How we long for them to come to a saving knowledge of Him! However, my personal comfort comes from the understanding that in Heaven, when our love for the Lord will be perfected, we will be in complete agreement with God as to their eternal state. How different we will regard those who have rejected Him! (My support for this is based upon Jesus' words in Matthew 10:37 "He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.") I hope this helps. Continue to pray and intercede for the souls of those you love before the Throne of Grace while it is called "Today!" Blessings, Mommapbs |
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687 | why would the night | NT general Archive 1 | Mommapbs | 54410 | ||
Greetings dltlshines! Romans 1:20 answers the first question. God has made Himself known to us through His creation - just gazing at the night sky is a humbling experience. We are so small and insignificant, yet the God of the Universe placed the sky with all its starry hosts arrayed there and us beneath its canopy to come to know HIM! If we can describe it as no less than majestic, what should we conclude about the CREATOR?! Secondly, Jesus affirmed children when He declared, "Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven." Mt 18:3 What better voice to deliver praise than one who is able to completely trust God!Children naturally trust; they learn to doubt. See Mt 21:15-16 for an illustration of this contrast. Hope this helps! Blessings, Mommapbs |
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688 | suggestions for third graders | Gen 2:15 | Mommapbs | 54404 | ||
My daughter just attended a Christian Camp. While she was there, she learned a little song that told a wonderful truth. "Obedience it the very best way to show that you believe!" Even a third grader can understand that! What do you think, when we are tempted to disobey, isn't the temptation really aimed at our faith? Seems to me that disobedience is felt most keenly at the "trust" level rather than the actual breaking of a law. Just some thoughts! Blessings, Mommapbs |
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689 | Does God have a spiritual body? | Eph 5:25 | Mommapbs | 54197 | ||
Greetings In the Andes! Please don't be at a loss for words. I just want to know whether you have asked YOUR wife how you can be a better husband yet! I don't think we "dislike" practical Christianity here at the Forum, I suspect that there may be those who need more training in APPLICATION of doctrinal principles. I am always interested to know how God is speaking to others through His Word. In some of my posts I will ask for the significance or relevancy of a Scripture to our lives today - I don't get too many reponses which leads me to conclude that we need to spend more time in PERSONAL study and prayer! The Word of God is ACTIVE - it will accomplish God's purpose . . . perhaps our "dull flesh" presents a hindrance! In my reading today, the word of God was read to the people who could understand; God's Word was "translated" or explained in such a way that it could be understood. (Neh 8:8) Isn't this the role of a teacher? Wouldn't it be wonderful if that happened here on the Forum! The opportunity for instruction in lifestyle Christianity is lost to arguments or debate. Because we come to the Forum with fists clenched -holding on to our own brand of theology or doctrine so tightly that our minds are closed. We have memorized Scripture that conveniently supports our thinking and reject the possibility that there just might be "more" that God is trying to teach us about Himself . . . We need to be willing to consider the understanding that God wants us to have - even if we begin to understand that we don't know it all (Dt 29:29) Just some thoughts . . . Blessings, Mommapbs |
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690 | what is the meaning of this verse?? | Bible general Archive 1 | Mommapbs | 54038 | ||
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691 | forgiveness of daughter-in-law | Eph 4:32 | Mommapbs | 54036 | ||
From a Daughter - For a Daughter I had given her my son; welcomed her into the family and made a place for her in our home. But she rejected me. I was ignored in my own house; my presence not acknowledged or sought out. She neither greeted me in the morning or bid me goodnight. She engaged in conversation with others and responded to their attention with smiles; but with me, any dialog I initiated was limited to one-word answers. Often, she removed herself and retreated to the room I gave her; it became a convenient barrier. This closed door was not an invitation for me to knock upon. Would I ever be allowed in? Would she ever want to know me? As I was pouring out my heart’s complaint before the Lord, He answered me with words that stung deeply. . . “I know just how you feel.” Author’s note: The experience recorded above was based upon my own perceptions; (or misconceptions!) though these “perceptions” were perhaps not intentional, they were indeed instructional! And for that, I am thankful! Be patient, learn to be a good forgiver - we as older women are responible for teaching the younger women to love their husbands. (Titus 3:4) Much forgiveness is needed in ANY relationship - let it begin and be modelled by YOU! Blessings, Mommapbs |
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692 | John5:1-9 "Do you want to get well?" | John 5:6 | Mommapbs | 54009 | ||
Greetings! It really isn't a ridiculous question, it is one we must all wrestle with. The REAL question is: what are we desperate for? Jesus knew that this man had positioned himself there for a LONG time. Don't you think if he REALLY wanted to get better he would have devised a WAY to enter the waters? You see, in his condition, he had to have all his needs met by others, yet it appears from Jesus' question that he had become complacent and comfortable with this "dependency." Another thing to consider: Jesus might have perceived that the man really didn't believe that the stirring of the waters would heal him. Note how he makes "excuses" for himself in verse 7, as if to say "It's not MY fault." In essence, I think that Jesus was presenting a challenge to his faith. I recognize that I may reap a firestorm for my statement . . . but this may be an example where Jesus healed to demonstrate that healing is NOT dependent upon man's faith but God's will! Is your last question "Why is it difficult to believe we can change?" Frankly, I believe that I cannot change, but God alone CAN and DOES change me! Blessings, Mommapbs |
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693 | Is it a sin to be creamated? | Num 31:23 | Mommapbs | 53355 | ||
See also Deut 18:10. I suspect that these verses are used to support the position of burial over cremation. God tells us that our bodies are the "temple" of the Holy Spirit. (1 Cor 6:19)But when those physical bodies die, the Holy Spirit does not remain there, so my PERSONAL OPINION IS that as long as we honor what God has created in death, we are not acting inappropriately. What do you think about cyrogenics? (Freezing the body with the expectation of "reviving" it when the "cure" for what one succumbed to becomes available.)Is this God-honoring? How does cremation compare to this? God said, "For you are dust,and to dust you shall return." Gen 3:19 I guess by cremation we just get to dust a little quicker! Blessings, Mommapbs |
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694 | What is truth? | John 18:38 | Mommapbs | 53296 | ||
Greetings Hank - It seems that you and I are like minded about the issue of Truth. Thank you for your probing questions to our special friend on the Forum. Blessings, Mommapbs |
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695 | at the Lord's Supper Jesus said this. | Matt 26:29 | Mommapbs | 53287 | ||
Greetings Elice! Jesus will drink of the fruit of the vine again, but not until He returns! "The LORD of hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all peoples on this mountain; A banquet of aged wine, choice pieces with marrow, And refined, aged wine." Is 25:6 This verse is in reference to the Kingdom of God that will be established - Jesus is looking forward to that Day when He spoke those words to His disciples. Blessings, Mommapbs |
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696 | Measure of maturity | Eph 4:13 | Mommapbs | 52184 | ||
Greetings Tefo! Welcome to the Forum. Type in spiritual maturity in the "search' field and you can follow some excellent posts on this subject. The first verse that comes to my mind is Phil 1:6, "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." How wonderful to know that it is GOD who does the work of bringing us to completion in Jesus Christ. I can not imagine trying to attain this on my own! I suspect that those who would CLAIM to be spiritually mature, are in need of some more training! (Does that assertion sound Christ-like to you? See Phil 2:1-12!) I believe that this verse is a description of the ultimate spiritual maturity for the believer: "For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known." 1 Cor 13:12 Blessings, Mommapbs PS: What prompted your question? |
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697 | omangamobisa@yahoo.com | Bible general Archive 1 | Mommapbs | 51912 | ||
Greetings! I thought you'd enjoy this piece I wrote a few years ago on this very topic! God Speaks There is a wonderful man of God at our church who works in the children’s ministry as an administrative assistant. He has quite a severe speech impediment. My 12-year-old son happened to be with me one Sunday morning when I was having a conversation with this man. Afterward, my son asked, “Mom, how can you understand him? I could only understand one word!” I thought about this for a moment and then I realized that there was a great lesson to be learned from this “teachable moment.” I replied, “Honey, I’ve worked with him for many years and my ears are accustomed to his manner of speaking, and his speech. I understand him because I listen and want to hear what he says. It has taken time and patience, but I had no problems comprehending what he was saying today.” I thought that this was a good analogy for us to apply to understanding God; to hearing His voice and recognizing His presence with us! God speaks in many different ways. How do we recognize His voice above the din of our daily existence? First, there must be desire. (When you seek me, you will find me!) Secondly, we must spend time in His Word and lastly, we must listen. His voice can be heard; do you hear Him? Often we are so “busy” with trivial pursuits that we forget that God is interested in all aspects of our lives. Those things that we relegate to the “insignificant” category are important to God. Seeing God at work in the little things of our lives reaps great benefits to our faith. May God bless you as you train your ear to hear His voice! Mommapbs |
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698 | What is the full meaning of Good Works | Bible general Archive 1 | Mommapbs | 51675 | ||
Greeting Learn, welcom to the Forum. You asked about good works. Many are certainly concerned about living good lives, etc. but before our "works" have any significance to our eternal destiny, we MUST have FATIH FIRST! Our good works do not earn favor with God until AFTER we have been saved by His Grace (Eph 2:8-9, Titus 3:5) What does "good" mean? "And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone. Luke 18:19 From this verse, we could conclude that for a "work" to be described as truly "good" - God MUST be involved. "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them." Ephesians 2:10 From this verse, we see that God IS involved in every "good work"! Upon our confession of faith in Jesus Christ as our personal Savior from the penalty of sin, God changes us. We become a new creation in Christ and are given the Holy Spirit as "proof" that we belong to God's family. The Holy Spirit indwells the believer and through His power and influence, HE enables the believer TO DO GOOD WORKS. (These are things that God Himself has prepared just for us! What a blessing is ours when we chose to obey Him and follow the path He has set before us!) In the following verse, Paul instructs BELIEVERS through the teaching he is giving Timothy: "Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share," 1 Timothy 6:18 WHY GOOD WORKS? Matthew 5:18 is the answer. "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 God re-creates us to restore that love relationship that was lost because of sin, AND He enables us to bring Him glory by giving us not ony the "good work" to do, but also the power(the Holy Spirit) to do so! This is a picture of a faith that is alive in Jesus Christ! (Faith without works is dead James 2:17)But always remember, it is FAITH that brings the salvation of GOd, not "good works". (See also 1 Cor. 3:9-15) God examines the motives behind everything we do. We are either doing to please Him or to please ourself. It is important to be aware of the difference! I hope these Scriptures are an encouragement to you today! Blessings, Mommapbs |
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699 | God as creator should be obvious | Job 12:7 | Mommapbs | 51572 | ||
Aren't you glad God has made His truth so plain that even a mere child can believe? Childlike faith was affirmed by Jesus.(Mt 18:3;19:14) Perhaps this is because a small child trusts so completely. We train an animal to trust; yet too often our children grow up and learn to doubt. |
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700 | what understanding DO animals have? | Job 12:7 | Mommapbs | 51529 | ||
Greeting Parable! Of all God's creation, only MAN was made in His image. Also, man is the only creation of God that possesses a soul (Gen 2:7) Since God is relational, so are we. Note how God said in Gen 2:18 "It is not good for the man to be alone so I will make him a companion . . ." We know that since the Fall,God is actively seeking to restore His love relationship with man that was lost in the Garden. (God's quest begins in Gen 3:8!) Re: awareness and relationship Numbers 22:21-34 tells that a donkey is aware of the presence of the angel of God. But our awareness of God is different - note that although the donkey saw, the LORD had to open Balaam's eyes to see the angel.(v 31)It is also interesting to note that the angel would have killed Balaam and spared the donkey if the animal had proceeded! The donkey knew an obstacle was in the way and acted instinctively. Note how Balaam responded when he learned the truth! Animals react, people "respond relationally." We (not animals) are aware of God because God sets eternity in OUR hearts (Ecc.3:11) There is indeed a future to hope for with a God who loves us and just longs to have us return His love! You asked:"if Creation is a testimony to the Creator, to whom is this testimony directed?" Romans 1:18-20 has the answer. "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they (MANKIND) are without excuse." v 20 What else does the Bible say about animals and God? 1. Man was made to be a master over the animals.(Gen 1:26) 2. Adam was charged with naming them. (Gen 3:19-20) 3. God used animals to "clothe" Adam and Eve (Gen3:21) It's interesting to note that the first substitutional sacrifice parallels God's desire to provide a suitable companion for man. The blood of animals was not "suitable," and thanks be to God, just as He provided Eve as a suitable companion for Adam, He came Himself- Jesus, the ONLY PERFECT sacrifice- to pay the penalty for our sin!)Boy that was a tangent! 4. Might we infer that God loves his creatures as He spared animals from the flood as well as Noah and his family? (Gen 6:19-20) 5. Jesus is called the LAMB of God. (John 1:36) 6. A horse is seen by John in Heaven (Rev 19:11) Well, this is about all I have time for. Perhaps others would like to add to this so why not re-post your question? Blessings! Mommapbs |
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