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61 | Are we expected to keep the sabath? | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 42387 | ||
Elisah- I don't think keeping the Sabbath is mentioned in the New Testament (although the others are) as a commandment to keep. However, New testament scripture tells us to meet with other believers for fellowship, teaching, worship and keeping the rememberence of our Lord's death and resurrection. The day most Christians meet on is Sunday. If we don't go to church on Sunday we do not lose our salvation, but we are missing out on so much that the Lord would have for us - a chance to grow closer through Him and to Him, and to be edified and to give edification. When the Lord gives us information, it is a good idea to listen to Him. The Sabbath was given as a day of rest and to keep our minds and hearts fixed on Him. Keeping it holy is to be in His presence and to dwell in Him. I do think we should have one day of the week kept strictly for honoring Him - not in a legalistic sense, but with our hearts, knowing that the time of rest will deepen our spiritual walk with Him and give us power for the other six days of being in the world. |
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62 | Jesus knew.......... | John 13:11 | glory777 | 41782 | ||
myah- Yes, Jesus knew that Judas would betray Him. God knows everything WE are going to do or say before we say them, but He always gives us the choice. Just because He knows in advance what the answer to the choice will be does not negate the fact we have the free will to choose. Judas did and played the part that Satan wanted him to play (who put the questions and dissatifaction in his head?)and when he realized the effects of his betrayal, hanged himself. By the way, I read one time, I don't know where, that hanging can also mean impaling on a stake. If Judas hanged himself that way, he could be head down and his bowels would definitly fall out! Gross! But just a thought, wouldn't it be something if just before he died, he repented and acknowledged that Jesus was God and the Truth? Wouldn't it be something if he was in Heaven? Who knows? Debbie |
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63 | Why exactly was God mad at Job friends | Job | glory777 | 39921 | ||
RLeaMac- When you read Job, in chapter 1, you see who Job was and how God saw him - upright, fearing God, avoiding evil. And yet, when his so-called friends come around, all they can say is "Job, what did you do wrong? You must have done something. God wouldn't just do this unless you sinned!". With friends like this who needs enemies? Instead of comfort and support, they almost seem to me like they are just trying to get Job to confess that he sinned (maybe out of jealousy or to make themselves look better?). Remember, God looks at the heart and the motives. Not only did He tell them that He is God and needs to give no explaination (isn't the fact that we have Job's story to learn from, reason enough for God to do this) but out of all the bad, everything was restored to Job double, because he loved and feared the Lord. We just need to wade through the rough waters, knowing He is beside us and knew this was going to happen, prepared a way through and, if we allow, will strengthen us in our relationship with Him and use it for His glory. Peace. Debbie |
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64 | Can non-Christians be in praise band? | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 36912 | ||
searcher- This can be subject to change, but right now, I would say no. I feel that to be in a praise band you should be setting an atmosphere of worship, of desiring the Lord's presence, of bringing the people to that hunger level. You also should be in tune with where the Lord wants His people to be led. I don't believe this just applies to the leader, but to all of the band. If there is a person who does not believe, how can he desire these things? This does not mean that the Lord won't move if there is a non-believer in the band, but I believe, if all are gathered in His Name, are worshipping together with the same objective, He can move more freely (?). It is not a matter of exclusivity, but of desiring for the best. Debbie |
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65 | DOES GOD AGREE WITH CREMATION | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 36076 | ||
Chalebert- I don't believe God cares what happens to our bodies after we die. If He could form the first man out of the dust, if He could form a whole galaxy with just His word, do you think it would be any problem for Him to find the molecules that formed our bodies when we die - even if they were scattered over the whole world? When a person loses a body part or life due to accident, fire, etc., when he meets the Lord in the sky do you think he will be minus that part or just a cloud of ashes? I don't remember seeing where the Lord tells us how to dispose of the deceased. He is more concerned with our state of the soul. Bless you- Debbie |
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66 | Are we bringers of peace or division? | Luke 12:51 | glory777 | 36050 | ||
Joe- I believe that, yes, the Lord brings peace - to those who accept Him as Lord and Savior but it is not the kind of peace that the world sees as peace. It is peace of the soul and spirit. When we do as He commanded and share the Gospel, there will be division, because it is contrary to all this world teaches, even to the point of possibly alienating families. Even Romans 12:18 acknowledges that it is only as far as we are able - not that there will be peace. If we see brothers feuding, it is up to us to try to reconcile them acting out of the love the Lord has given us. The gospel did not divide believers - only those who pretended to love God. If we act and believe according to the Word of God, there is unity. It is only those who don't believe that the Word of God is truth who will be divided. I'm not talking about small matters of denominational belief but the basic belief of Jesus as being the one and only Son of the Father and who is God and always was God and a part of the triune God and that He is the only way to the Father. May the Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you! Debbie |
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67 | Visit other churches? | Rom 16:16 | glory777 | 34036 | ||
Charis- In the area that I live in (VERY small town) we have the basic denominational churches and not a lot of variety. I have recently switched churches due to the fact that I was not being used as I wanted to be used. My schedule is also contrary to what a lot of the church scheduled events were. I now belong to another Pentecostal-Evangelical church that is very small and is a little distance away but in which I feel I am really contributing and that I am a valuable member. I have dreams of doing local prison outreach ministry and that is right in line with their dreams, also. We have group meetings where we learn to practically apply what the bible teaches and we are a family and all are equally important to the body of Christ. I have been in many of the local churches over the years and I see where different churches touch the hearts of different people and personalities. Unfortuantely, I have seen too many in all the churches that see church as just an obligation and once Sunday service is over - so is their concern and regard for how God sees them. How long until we know why you asked this question? Blessings to you- Debbie |
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68 | how credible r we if theres no rapture | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 34034 | ||
I agree with hecameforu. The main thing is to let people know about what Jesus did for us. I am not sure if I will be going through the tribulation or if Jesus will come for me before it starts - or mid point. Whatever. He WILL come and He is Lord of my life and I know the scriptures are 100 per cent accurate, even though our understanding of them may be incomplete, differ, or just plain faultily human! And I also think that is one reason that the tribulation matters should be told to others in that light - we don't know for sure but we DO know what ultimately will happen. We will live with Him forever. Blessings and peace- Debbie |
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69 | Creating converts to Islam? | 1 Cor 1:12 | glory777 | 32462 | ||
Brian.g- First, a true Christian should create an environment that would cause people to desire to come into the Christian faith, espescially a mature Christian. Sometimes new Christians are so on fire that they rely a lot on self and not on God in telling about their faith. We are to spread the Gospel, but not to overpower or shake the unbeliever into acceptance. I know, I've been there. Secondly, I don't believe anyone who calls himself a Christian has the right to cut down any other denomination. There are many denominations with the same basic belief (that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and salvation is only through faith in what He has done and by asking HIm to be Lord of your life and to repent of your sins)- merely different "frosting". But if a person is unfulfilled in the denomination they belong to, I don't believe it is wrong to tell him why you are satisfied with the church you belong to. This can be done without "cutting down" the other's denomination. I believe there are differences in the ways of worship to fit people's different comfort zones. Third, if you have truly put your faith in Christ, you have the witness of the Spirit that it is true. Recruiting is a bad choice of words. When I share my faith, I am not trying to "recruit". But if I have the opportunity to share with those of a cult or a religion that doesn't have the true facts of Jesus, I want to know what he believes so I can point out the truth that I know. I think it all boils down to love. If the reason you are reaching out to non-Christians or those who say they are but are unchurched, if you are doing it to feather your hat, your motives are wrong. If you do it because you love as Christ does, it will show. God bless- Debbie Now if the church they are going to are not teaching biblical truths (cults, etc.),yes, scripture should be pointed out to them. The Holy Spirit will guide them, if they are willing. |
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70 | Why should we have what He borne? | Is 53:4 | glory777 | 32332 | ||
just- We still live in a fallen world. There is still sickness, pain and death, but not spiritually. When we have sickness, we know that our Lord has also experienced it for us and we are not holding it ourselves, but the Lord has carried it for us. In all things, we know the Lord is there with us, that we will come out stronger because He loves us. If we stand on this, He is free to do healings in our lives, ease sorrows and give comfort. What do we have without HIm and the knowledge that He has borne everything and more than we are ever asked to bear? I recently went to a funeral of a man who deeply loved and served the Lord. There was a spirit of joy that you will not find in an unbelievers funeral for the family knew he was in the presence of the Lord and they KNEW they would see him one day. There were still tears, for he will be missed, but there was joy in the Lord and faith in His promises. I hope this helps. Debbie |
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71 | Is not Love The Greatest Commandment? | John 3:16 | glory777 | 31509 | ||
Robert answered correctly, but you also have to realize that, even though born again, we still have an awful lot of the old nature to overcome. That will never happen entirely until Christ returns or we are with Him. Do not judge too harshly, but if correction needs to be made, do it in love. Debbie |
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72 | type of wood the cross is made of | Eph 2:16 | glory777 | 31508 | ||
I read a long time ago as a child, in a magazine, that tradition has it that it was made out of a dogwood tree, which at that time grew very tall and strong. Because the tree felt so bad about being used in that way (for our Savior's death) God changed it's growing habits to be twisted and never usable for that purpose again. It's flowers would have four petals in the shape of a cross with indentations in each to represent the nails. In the center of each would be the part that would represent the crown of thorns and would be ruddy in color for the shed Blood of Christ. I know this is not biblical, but I can never look at a dogwood flower without thinking of the sacrifice our Lord made for me. Debbie |
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73 | clear conscience equal innocents? | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 31507 | ||
lumarkarn- I don't believe so. I don't have scripture to back this up, unless it would be about training up a child in the way he should go..., but if a child, from when he is young is never taught that it is wrong to take others things, he will think it is alright. And I can see it in my culture (American) that the name of the Lord is used in vain so often that people don't even know what it means. Moses was given the ten commandments as a guideline so what the Hebrew people saw as "normal" around them in Egypt, they knew was not "normal" in God's eyes. When you know what is right, your conscience will let you know, but even that can become hardened to where it doesn't affect one. That is why the Bible is so good to read on a daily basis. We need the reminder in front of us, and if we start to get off track, it is there in black and white. Debbie |
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74 | will god let angels heal? | Luke 1:13 | glory777 | 28092 | ||
ark- Not only are angels messengers, but they are warriors. An angel was sent to Daniel but said he had been delayed by the "kings of persia" until Michael came (Dan.10:13). They are also sent to protect people, but only work on God's command. They are worshippers of the Lord. Only God heals. God bless- Debbie |
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75 | replies from persons or "bots"? | 1 Cor 15:10 | glory777 | 28091 | ||
Hi- I have been with the forum for a while, and if you will look at the answers given by those who answer the most, you will see that there is definitly NOT one opinion of most anything that is 100 percent agreed upon (unless you are asking about the Way for salvation!). We are all people, some with a lot of knowledge and others (like myself) with a limited amount but with hearts that want to help others to grow in the Lord. God bless you- Debbie |
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76 | My husband and I are Christians . | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 28090 | ||
Flor- If you type in "alcohol" in the search, you will get different opinions and scripture to help you out - or maybe confuse you! God bless- Debbie |
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77 | Do we continue to serve God after death? | Acts 3:22 | glory777 | 27528 | ||
Brian- Of course I believe itis true "The Bible tells me so". As far as what we will do to serve god after we die, I have never found any reference to it. But I think, maybe after the first thousand years after being on my face in front of His incomparable Glory I might think of something else, or maybe someone else. I know Samuel wasn't too happy about being sent back to appear to Saul. If we are talking about intercession, if there is no unhapiness in heaven, why could others who have died see the unhappiness on earth, condition of their left behind loved ones, etc., be happy? I think our service to God after death could be just to worship Him and join with the angels and sing "Holy, Holy, Holy" and I pray He will give me a better voice! Debbie |
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78 | Did His star disappear for awhile? | Matt 2:2 | glory777 | 27527 | ||
Steve- I think it is true that what they first saw was an actual starw signifying the birth of Christ - a new star in the position in the sky that identified royalty born in the Hebrew house. After that, I am sure they had access to the scrolls so knew of the prophesy (weren't the Jews scattered throught the known world at that time?). As far as being led, can any one tell the exact spot a star in the sky is over? I think it must have been either an angel leading them as God sent the fire and cloud to lead the people out of Egypt, or some other phenomenon that God sent to lead them to the Savior. This would also explain why no one else saw the star after they first did. And maybe they were the only ones knowledgeable at that time to notice it in the first place. Amazing how God will show things to people who watch. God bless! Debbie |
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79 | proof that Jesus is God | Col 2:9 | glory777 | 27526 | ||
Dawn- Another one is Col. 1:16-17. Also John 17:5, 24. He was referred to in the Old Testament many times also. See Proverbs 8:22, 23, 30. Peace in Christ- Debbie |
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80 | website or email for Harvest Ministries | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 24633 | ||
NitaB- Don't you just love him? The address is www.harvest.org It was after listening to one of his programs I rededicated my life to the Lord after years as a prodigal. God bless. Debbie |
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