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21 | Difference between Offering and Tithing? | Bible general Archive 2 | 1-2steve | 148337 | ||
Spiritual Nourishment, 2 Sam. 24:24 Matt.5:42 Matt.6:21 Luke 6:38 3 John vv.5-6 Just do a study on the word give, giving etc..:) In Christ, steve |
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22 | is gambling a sin | Bible general Archive 2 | 1-2steve | 148332 | ||
Hi dltlshines, I'm getting a little tired so forgive me for not having a Scripture (if there is one available. Maybe in Proverbs somewhere), but I do know that we are not to put our trust in uncertain riches, but to put our trust in the Lord. God did say that by the sweat of your brow you will eat bread, till you return to the ground. This is (I believe) one of those issues that may not have a whole lot of Scriptural support, so you have to look at the principals of God's word. I'm almost certain about this, but if I'm wrong, someone please correct me. I do hope this helps. In Christ, steve |
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23 | Heb. 3-4:1-13? | Not Specified | 1-2steve | 148325 | ||
Can anyone shed light on Heb. ch.3 and 4:1-13 and how it may be connected to Jude v.6? | ||||||
24 | Heb. 3-4:1-13? | Heb 4:1 | 1-2steve | 148347 | ||
Can anyone shed light on Heb. ch.3 and 4:1-13 and how it may be connected to Jude v.6? | ||||||
25 | how do i regain my wifes trust and love | Bible general Archive 2 | 1-2steve | 148324 | ||
Hi jcjmca6, Hi! I'm Steve. I only hope I can help. I first don't know what happened but if you were the one who messed up I would tell you that you're going to have to prove your love for her by showing her that you are dedicated to her.She is going to want evidence that your heart/mind has truly changed. Unfortunately, this will take time. Is she, and are you willing to go to counciling? That's my recommendation. And if it's not too much to ask, could we get a first name only, just so we can pray for you? In Christ, steve jones |
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26 | need commentary and bible dictionary | Bible general Archive 2 | 1-2steve | 148323 | ||
Billingclerk, Hi! My name is Steve. In reference to your question I would suggest a commentary that is not too technical for you. The Expositor's Bible Commentary Abridged Edition is a good one. The Bible Knowledge Commentary. And the NIV Commentary on the Bible (2volumes). Obviously you have a computer so I wouldn't waste my money buying any books that are "public domain", i.e. Matthew Henry Commentary, Albert Barnes Notes on the Bible etc. You can simply go to e-sword.net/downloads and see all the different things you can download for free! You may also want to invest in a good word study dictionary like; The New International Dictionary of N.T. Theology. This uses GK numbers but in the back of the book, you can find the number chart thar references the two. I hope this will help you. But before you buy, take a good look at them first. You can go to amazon.com and type them up in a search engine, and some (not all) of them will allow you to glance at a few pages to help you decide. Have fun digging deeper into God's precious word! In Christ, steve P.S. If you like to study on the computer you'll really want to invest in the "Zondervan Bible Study Library 5.0 Leader's Edition" cd. It will run about 60.00 on amazon.com, but about 100 dollars at your local Christian bookstore. This is "well" worth the investment. |
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27 | What is so wrong with Catholics | Bible general Archive 2 | 1-2steve | 148319 | ||
Tim, AMEN to that! I have 4 children of my own. All of which are 11 and under. But there is good in it. It forces me to be the one to teach my kids the bible (concidering I'll stand accountable to God). But if those statistics are true, that's really sad.:( In Christ, steve |
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28 | What is so wrong with Catholics | Bible general Archive 2 | 1-2steve | 148317 | ||
Tim, AMEN to that! I have 4 children of my own. All of which are 11 and under. But there is good in it. It forces me to be the one to teach my kids the bible (concidering I'll stand accountable to God). But if those statistics are true, that's really sad.:( In Christ, steve |
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29 | what is the importance of tongues? | Acts 2:4 | 1-2steve | 148314 | ||
Searcher56, I went and checked out your post #116386 and 115095 and it seemed pretty sound!:) Though I still am not sure about knowledge or prophesy. But at this point, prophesy is in the N.T., and knowledge is there as well. So I have to believe that there is also no need for these sign gifts today. In Christ, steve |
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30 | what is the importance of tongues? | Acts 2:4 | 1-2steve | 148309 | ||
Tim, Hey! What I was saying is that it's the word of God to be preached. Back 2000 yrs. ago, there was no N.T. so tongues were necessary as well as prophesy and knowledge. But the canon of Scripture is complete (including prophesy), so the need to speak in tongues today is unprofitable (I'm sure you'll disagree) because anything anyone says as far as teaching, instruction in righteousness, correction and reproof (2 Tim.3:16) is already found in the bible. So what need is there for tongues? Or prophesy, or knowledge? We have the inspired word of God to lean on and not some revelation from someone who could've easily been used by the devil to lead us astray. I'm open but very cautious. And my statement about Heb. 4:12 is simply the fact that if there are any words that someone needs to speak (as far as living the Christian life is concerned), then it should line up with God's word and not someone who spoke in tongues, and if tongues were so important, then it should have read that tongues are sharper than any two-edged sword. That was my point. But Scripture doesn't say that a message in tongues must be something that is "not" found in the bible. On the contrary, The word spoken in a tongue must line up. If not, it would not edify. But again the N.T. was not around back then, so the tongues back then would would have to line up with the teachings of Christ during His earthly ministry. I hope this helps? I'm not sure that I answered your question correctly. If so, could you restate the question? Thanks!!! In Christ, Steve |
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31 | what is the importance of tongues? | Acts 2:4 | 1-2steve | 148282 | ||
Dear Morant61, The answer to your question is found in 1 Peter 4:11. The NIV states: If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the "very words of God". And if a pastor preaches something that is not biblical, I would call into question his authenticity as a pastor. Jesus, Peter, Paul and Jude all speak of the perverbial wolf in sheeps clothing. And they are out there today. So we need to be careful what we believe.:) That's my view though. Also Heb. 4:12 states that the word of God is "living" and "active"...not tongues. So I do have Scripture that backs me up. I also believe that God could have revealed that same revelation to you without tongues. Because the fact of the matter is that you were sensitive to someone else's needs.:) :). I praise the Lord for people like that!!! In Christ, Steve |
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32 | what is the importance of tongues? | Acts 2:4 | 1-2steve | 148256 | ||
Tim, I just have one question since I've backed my argument with a number of Scriptures. If you spoke in public with an interpreter present, what could you have said that's not already in the bible?:) In Christ, Steve |
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33 | what is the importance of tongues? | Acts 2:4 | 1-2steve | 148226 | ||
Tim, I believe you are right about the different commentaries. They will vary. But you already know that when we study the Scriptures we "draw out"(exegesis) what we can to come to a conclusion, not read into (eisegesis). Then, we can go back and check our findings against the better commentaries. If that proves inconclusive, we still have the history of the church to look back on. Because whatever we come up with, if we don't see agreement in other comm. and church history, we could very well be wrong. And this is where humility comes in. We need to go back starting with the early church fathers and all the way up to now to see if what we believe lines up with most of all of church history. And my standing does line up with the major majority of church history. That is why I am so adimant about where I stand. Allow me to show you my stage of truth: 1) The bible 2) Reason 3)Tradition 4)Experience 5)Emotions The first one is the objective truth. Everything else is subject to interpretation. Notice that emotions or experience is not 1st , 2nd or third. This is the way I and many other Christians should view truth. Not on some emotional high.:) I would challenge anyone who thinks they can speak in tongues to pray in the "origional" language that God gave them for 1 month and see for themselves if their relationship is stronger or weaker. I think you'll find that the emotional experience you long for is as addictive as cocaine. You'll sweat bullets and probably fail a couple of times. It's a tough habit to break.:( Now, is the position I hold wrong? If your stage is different, what does your stage look like?:) Thanks for keeping me sharp!:) Prov.27:17 In Christ, steve P.S. I actually did get some good rest after racking my brain til 2:00a. And thanks for your hospitality!:) |
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34 | what is the importance of tongues? | Acts 2:4 | 1-2steve | 148219 | ||
EdB, I will agree that it is very possible that God will allow a situation like that to happen. The example you use is a tongue used for the purpose of winning a lost soul to Christ. This is biblical (and it doesn't happen daily either, just unique situations). And I have stated earlier that Wycliffe has gone into many different places, and learned whatever type of language the tribe or whatever was using and helped them put together a language so they could "translate" their language onto paper. Would you call this speaking in tongues? At least here, these people use their minds, where was is taught about tongues today is "just say the syllables and don't think about the sounds" as if God utterly by-passes the mind. And there is not one shred of evidence that would validate a "heavenly language". As I already said, the verse carries the "even though" idea. He was saying that even if he could speak in tongues of men (plural) and tongues of angels (or a heavenly language) (also plural) it's all a clanging gong w/out love. Love is the main point here, not tongues. I'll hit ch. 14 later but I hope this will be something to really think on. In Christ, steve |
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35 | what is the importance of tongues? | Acts 2:4 | 1-2steve | 148207 | ||
First of all, I must apologize. I did not recognize the difference in the two. Even though I know that there is a difference, many that believe in speaking in tongues will declare this as evidence for their salvation (but these will also say that you can lose your salvation). So allow me to defend my position. 1. Starting in 1 Cor. 13. Verses 1-3 are hypothetical statements. There is no evidence of a "heavenly language". Everywhere in the entire bible that you see angels communicating, they are communicating in a language that the person understands.Isa. 6; Luke 1:26-38; Rev.5:11-14; etc... and anywhere that you see the angel of the Lord appear in Scripture. (And to add to verses 2 and 3, just ask yourself if Paul really could know "all" mysteries and have "all" knowledge. The answer is a resounding no. He was saying that even if he could do all these things, without love, it's vanity. And if he could, I'd sure like to see him explain the Trinity to me). 2. 13:10- first, tongues weren't just a bunch of put together syllables, it was literal languages (and "various" languages, not just a single language). In Acts 2:7-11, there are roughly 20 different dialects being spoken here. The language was an understandable language with the end result that about 3000 souls were saved because they "understood" what the disciples were saying, and because of speaking in their tongue, it gave Peter an oppritunity to present the gospel. This is what tongues are truly meant for. And secondly, there is supposed to be an interpreter. Now how many tongue speakers do you see today that have someone interpret what they say? They can't. How can you translate a bunch of jibberish? Also, if there is an interpreter present and he/she interprets what the one speaking in tongues is saying, the they should be able to translate it onto paper and interpret it into English. Right? 3.Paul declares it will be done away with when "that which is perfect comes". But what on earth does v. 11 have to do with it? He was saying that these sign gifts were for the baby Christians at that time. And when he matured they were no longer necessary. And by the time a.d. 100 came around, the N.T. was in circulation in the churches. There was no need for tongues (if you keep in context that tongues were for unbelievers as 14:22 clearly states) because the N.T. was complete and the gospel of Jesus Christ could be preached in the church(es). So what would the need for tongues be? What can one say that the bible doesn't? 4. Speaking in tongues places experience in front of the bible. The bible is clear in this matter. O.K., onto ch.14. Later on though, ya'll got me tired and my wife says I've been on the computer too long. Please don't take what I'm saying the wrong way, but as I've been tought, I was given 6 rules. And they are: 1,2,3) Context, context context. 4,5,6) Read, read read. In Christ steve |
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36 | what is the importance of tongues? | Acts 2:4 | 1-2steve | 148192 | ||
If we have to speak in tongues as evidence of our salvation, then you tell me, where does faith come in? If I recall right the bible doesn't say that Abraham spoke in tongues and it was counted to him as righteousness. No...He BELIEVED (faith). Besides that, speaking in tongues Today is just a bunch of thrown together syllables that make no sense. Find that in the bible. Every single verse that has the word glossa (tongue) except 2 (both are in Isaiah), the word is used of a HUMAN language. Not some cosmic mumbo jumbo. I take offence to this, because these people will exhalt themselves and look down on people who don't "speak in tongues" and, I and you are just as saved as they are. We were saved by faith through grace, not tongues. My evidence is my personal relationship with Jesus when I pray, read His word, and live life focused on Him. Tongues have only one purpose today and that was spelled out in 1 Cor. 14:4 a. This is a negative statement, not positive. Also remember that Paul wrote this letter because the Corinthian church was a carnal church. Just read some of the things they did. I'm sorry, but I can't sit idley by and let someone tell you a bunch of lies. Those 10 reasons seriously err from the Scriptures. May God's truth prevail. Sincerly, steve |
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37 | What was in the cup symbolically? | Mark | 1-2steve | 148188 | ||
This is the note for Mark 14:36; take away this cup from me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what thou wilt: See Gill on Mat_26:39. |
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38 | What was in the cup symbolically? | Mark | 1-2steve | 148182 | ||
Hi, Phyllis and/or Doc, I went to Matt.26:39 and copied just about a paragraph of what John Gill's commentary says. It's interesting that he uses both wrath and fury inclusive in this cup. Here's what he stated: "If it be possible, let this cup pass from me; meaning not only the hour, as it is called in Mark, the present season and time of distress, and horror; but all his future sufferings and death, which were at hand; together with the bearing the sins of his people, the enduring the curse of the law, and the wrath of God, all which were ingredients in, and made up this dreadful bitter cup, this cup of fury". But, (and I may be wrong) the cup represents the coming death that He knew was coming. The Expositors Bible Commentary states that the word "cup" (GK 4539) is regularly used as a metaphor of punishment and judgement (and they used all 5 references you gave.),and that Jesus prayed that God's wrath would be removed. But of course we all know the end result. He died. So He drank the cup of wrath that we deserve, so that we won't have to face eternal judgement. But like I said, I may be wrong. Acts 17:11. I don't know if this helps or created confusion, but it is a good question and discussion. Thanks for letting me partake in it! In Christ, steve |
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39 | What was in the cup symbolically? | Mark | 1-2steve | 148118 | ||
Symbolically, the cup was God's wrath about to be poured out on His Son. | ||||||
40 | Explain Holy Spirit to Children | Acts | 1-2steve | 148117 | ||
What book of the bible? Acts? Explain to them "how" the Holy Spirit now lives in us because of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And that He promised a comforter (one who comes along side of)for the disciples because Jesus had to go prepare a place for us. So He gave us the Holy Spirit to be our helper, to let us know when we are about to make a bad choice. Ask them if their friends ever wanted to do something that was wrong, mean or the like ( If you don't steal this gum, you won't be my friend kind of thing). Then ask them how they felt when they had to make a decision. Did it seem like someone in their heart was telling them no? And explain to them that the Holy Spirit is our helper. He helps us to be able to say no to sin and to obey Jesus. |
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