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5641 | Christ 'made Himself nothing'? | Phil 2:6 | Searcher56 | 7893 | ||
Nolan, Jesus said in John 10:30 "I and my Father are one." He emptied Himself of His divine privileges, but not of His attributes He went from … … Creator to a creature, who was despised by His creation … Mansion in glory to a manger and grime, and no place to lay His head … Fellowship with the Father, the Holy Spirit, and the heavenly hosts of angels to friendship with prosititutes, theives, lepers, and outcasts … Directing to being directed - by His Father and men … to the death on the cross. |
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5642 | Churchianity to be answered: | NT general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 7892 | ||
You are right ... there are no perfect churches, we are are sinners and selfish. You ask great questions: - How much of the Lord's presence is in the church? It depends on the people. Most of us have other concerns. - To what degree is Jesus Christ being given first place? We talk about careers, children and concerns more than Christ. - Is Jesus really being glorified in this place? No ... because if He was people would come to see the fire (of the burning bush). - Who is really in control, is it the pastor, the deacons, the people, or is it the Spirit of God? It depends on the church … but, I have not seen a true theocracy. People may think He reigns, but I think they base that on feelings, not facts. - Which church do you believe that the Lord is most pleased with? The one who is obedient, in love, faith and hope. -- They love Him first, with all their heart, soul, mind and strength. The love others as they love themselves. -- The live by faith and it grows daily as they study the Word. All three are seen by men, in and out of the church. -- They do not lose the hope, knowing He's working in and through them for the good of all and that He will return. - Are we in the will of God? Usually not … and we have had the opportunity to deny or die for Him. - Are we related to the Body in some way? We are suppose to be. But the eye does want to work with the foot. - Are we allowing Jesus Christ to be Lord of our lives? You mean give up all my rights? We do not have the time. - Are we living for Him or just living for ourselves? Most the latter, we think we have to do so much. I, too, have come across people who refuse correction … even after someone with more religious letters after his name said they were wrong. The Bereans did it to Paul and he accepted it (Acts 17:11). |
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5643 | Did the disciples use 'sidearms'? | John 18:10 | Searcher56 | 7809 | ||
Nolan ... Luke 22:36-38 is interesting. It appears that only two people were carrying swords. They probably Simon the Zealot - that was his background and Simon Peter, who only got the ear of Malchus. Jesus got after Peter (vs 11) and healed the ear (Luke 22:51). I do not think he was usuing it in self-defense. I do not think it advocates the use of sidearms or even a sword. Since there were no sidearms around in the Bible, we cannot say if the Bible advocates them. I also do not see anything saying we should have a weapon ... only 2 of them had one. They faced a lot more swords. |
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5644 | kindle no fire,or start cars same thing | Col 2:16 | Searcher56 | 7807 | ||
That is good. Let us walk a short distance. | ||||||
5645 | Steve explain worship more? | John 4:24 | Searcher56 | 7804 | ||
EdB ... I do get flak for this view. One correction, is that we do not worship through service. They are separate. I think you are saying we worship becuase of music. But, that is dangerous ... you used the word "feel", which has caused problems, even in love. Both are facts and a commitment. As far as translations, I pointed out the disparity on the translation of the word worship. I look at other languages, Japanese, Arabic and others. I ask how a verse is translated. They do a better job in my view, since they did not use English as part of there translation process. Now to your question ... We need to correctly know - what worship is. The dictionary definition does not match the words in the Bible. - who we worship. While God may be our Friend, we need to worship Him with the names associated with worship. We need to see the wide gap between us and Him. - why we worship. We do have commands and warnings. It also brings us into His majestic presenece and changes us. - how we should worship. We call many activiies worship. But, they usally are not. Some are associated with worship, like singing. Others are not in the context of any worship example, in the Bible - like dancing. - where we should worship. As Jesus said, it is not a special place, but in spirit and truth. I see most churches not set up to have people fall on their faces. I have done it there, I sit up front or along the aisle. Also, I've done it at home. - when we can worship. It take preparation. We need to prepare our heart, soul nad mind. |
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5646 | Is This Supposed To Be an Answer? | Acts 5:34 | Searcher56 | 7730 | ||
You said 'I don't know what you mean by "most of the church" -- do you mean most churches or the "most part" of one church?' ... I mean most churches. You said 'Secondly, you say "teaches wrongly about worship" -- a broad, sweeping generality if ever there was one -- and you do not follow up your dictum with any facts, Biblical or otherwise, to substantiate it. Where did you get your facts to justify such a statement as this? Even if it is merely your personal opinion, with what can you back it up? Should someone, anyone, say that the church at which I worship teaches wrongly about worship, I should expect them to show, prove, support, give specific examples based on Scripture, that I was being mislead and mistaught. Is it asking too much that you do likewise on this forum?' ... I have provided my proof in my new thread. |
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5647 | Tell me more about your worship | Acts 5:34 | Searcher56 | 7712 | ||
On worship - I will start a new thread. On the Pastor - he tied to jutify himslef by saying the marriage was over. I believe he knew I was telling the truth, as well as my father. Therefore, I consider him a deciever, and not stupid. |
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5648 | Is there anyone else who has input? | Acts 5:34 | Searcher56 | 7699 | ||
Jim is correct. There are those who decieve without knowing it. For example, most of the church teaches wrongly about worship. They misdefine worship. They may not know any better - but, I do share what I see the Bible says about worship. There is also a case where a preacher was counselling a married man and his finace about their wedding plans ... even after I pointed out his error. I told him that God hates divorce and remmariage will result in aduletry. He should of been counslling the man and his wife to remain married. BTW, he called my father who said I was right and he was wrong. He was decieving himself and others. |
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5649 | Sabbath-did you know? | Matt 12:1 | Searcher56 | 7696 | ||
However - I have seen no one point to Scripture commanding that we are to gather on the Sabbath or even on Sunday ... so I still will ask the question. Also, I have not seen anyone prove by Scripture that the fourth commandment is no longer in effect. Just because Augustine said so, then Constantine issued an edict means that God said so. Again-I do not care what man says, unless they can show by Scripture I am wrong. |
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5650 | Did Jesus have a house of his own? | Matt 8:20 | Searcher56 | 7661 | ||
No He didn't have a home of His own. | ||||||
5651 | Father and Son's relationship to E.O.? | John 14:28 | Searcher56 | 7631 | ||
Brent, - The Father sent the Son (John 3:17, 6:29, 57, 10:36, 11:42, 17:8, 11, 20:21). - The Father loved and was pleased with the Son (Matt 3:17, 17:5). - The Son came to do the will of the Father (John 4:34, 5:30, 6:38) even to the point of death (Matt 26:39). - The Son prayed to the Father (Luke 22:42). I'll have more later. |
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5652 | detailed explanation of John 19:30 | John 19:30 | Searcher56 | 7585 | ||
First - it is a shout of victory. Jesus won, Satan lost. The word in particular that Jesus used means "complete, perfect completion, fulfillment, complete satisfaction" It means your debt is "PAID IN FULL" ... like the stamp across a bill. You cannot give anymore money or do anything. Luke 12:49-53 and John 4:34, 17:4 - He knew His mission was to do the will of His Father and He had to complete it ... 1. Jesus' doing of the work the Father had given Him examples his obedience 2. Work was done. Mission accomplished "The seeking and saving of the lost" 3. Shows his control over the timing of his death and over his actually dying 4. His sufferings as the man of sorrows were at an end 5. The righteous demands of the law had now been perfectly met 6. The sacrificial system which pointed and anticipated the once for all sacrifice of Christ was rendered obsolete. 7. All that was needed to be done to effect a persons salvation had been done. Help from Todd Riley |
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5653 | Denominations, why? | Phil 1:1 | Searcher56 | 7571 | ||
Charis - I agree with our brother Tim. I also see the early church as almost being divided in Acts 6 - on the care of people In Acts 15 there was some division - on circumsion and othe Jewish rites. 1 Cor. 1:10ff talks about divisions - following a leader. There are divisions over minor issues - eating meat offered to idols, dancing, going to movies, slavery, sign gifts, day of "worship", role of laity, music instruments, type of music, color of the carpet ... In John 17:21 when Jesus prayed for unity, Satan knew he had a simple task to cause divisons. I have gone to church of several denominations. We need to be able to gather with those who think differently on the minors. My pastor gets together with pastors of other denominations once a week. Yes, there are major differences that we should not allow - Jesus is the Son of God - the only way to heaven ... Steve |
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5654 | Only God knows...but, what? | Heb 6:4 | Searcher56 | 7528 | ||
Only God knows who is saved ... and the person themselves. You asked "Is this person saved?" | ||||||
5655 | What is saint? Who are saints? | Rom 1:7 | Searcher56 | 7526 | ||
a) Saint(s) means most holy thing. It is hagios in the Greek. One who is holy is set apart. b) All Chrisitans are saints, even those who are living. Romans 1:7 is one verse that supports this. |
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5656 | Is this person saved? | Heb 6:4 | Searcher56 | 7524 | ||
Only God knows ... But, saying a prayer, going forward, et. al. does not mean one called on Him for their salvation. We cannot say if anyone was born again. Is going to bars, running with the wrong crowd any worse than going 1 MPH over the speed limit or honoring your parents? All are sins. If people like Mother Theresa did not accept Chirst into their heart, they are lost. On the other hand, there are people who accept the Lord minutes before they die. BTW Satan can copy "speaking in tongues" as well as other things. |
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5657 | What do Bible prayers teach us? | Matt 6:9 | Searcher56 | 7522 | ||
I like to use the Diciples Prayer ... "Our Father" - Our focus in prayer is on our relationship with Him. "Who art in heaven" - Our Father is lives our hearts and in heaven - our destination. "Hallowed be your name" - Our Father is holy and so is His name. We come in reverence and magnify God. "Your kingdom come" - Our Father is the King, we are His subjects and live out His principles. "Your will be done" - We want to do the will of our Father and we will receive God's guidance. "Give us this day our daily bread" - Our Father is our Provider is spiritual and physical food. We will be fed, "Forgive our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. " - Our Father's forgiveness is greater, we will be cleansed. "Lead us not into temptation" - Our Father will lead us through temptations, we cannot do it ourselves. We will be victorious. "Deliver us from evil" - When we submit to our Father and resist the evil one, he will flee. We are protected. |
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5658 | Worship service or performance? | John 4:24 | Searcher56 | 7491 | ||
First - it depends on your definition of worship. According to my study, worship is bowing low to the ground - being prostrate, before He who has absolute rule over you. The heart and mind need to be bowed before Him, too. The focus is on Him, no matter what anyone else does. I disagree when words for service, religion and others are translated worship. Again, I do not care what the experts say. When we clap our hands or otherwise acknowledege people - the focus is on them, not Him ... at best, it is split. We can let others praise us (Pro. 27:2) and we are tested by the praise we recieve (vs. 21) ... but there is danger when we seek praise (John 12:43). Clapping hand is a cultural thing. Steve |
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5659 | Willy to lose so we can gain | Phil 3:8 | Searcher56 | 7428 | ||
That is not what the passage says. We have to make knowing Him our sumpreme value. All our knowledege, wealth, family is rubbish compared to knowing Him. It is a process. We need to gain more knowledge about Him daily. Dig into the Word yourself. When you read or hear what others say - first verify it and then add to your knowledge of Him. Read the context of the verse, which may be the whole chapter. We cannot have confidence in what we have, who we are, what we have done ... and we need to press toward the mark - we have not got there yet. |
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5660 | Who was Gamaliel? | Acts 5:34 | Searcher56 | 7386 | ||
Gamaliel menas "my recompenser (or reward)is God" He wanted moderation and calmness when the apostles were brought before the council Acts 5:34-40). We know that Paul studied under him (22:3). It is possible he was the son of rabbi Simeon, and grandson of the famous rabbi Hillel. Hillel, is referred to as authority in the Jewish Mishna. He was a Pharisse, and therefore the opponent of the party of the Sadducees. He was noted for his learning, and was president of the Sanhedrim during the regins of Tiberius, Caligula, and Claudius, and died in A.D. 52. Steve Searching Scripture |
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