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41 | Searching for thr truth | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 100746 | ||
Dear John: I think Robert misspoke a little bit. He did not mean to say that keeping those two commandments would get us into heaven. Did you Robert? Let's agree that we could not keep the commandments, no matter how God broke them down and spelled them out for us. So Jesus came and died and paid for our sins. We repented and trusted in him, so we are saved. We are on our way to heaven. Now, what happens after that? The love of God has been shed abroad in our hearts. We are able to love God. We are able to love our brothers. Let us do it, not in order to be saved, but because we are saved. Let us love him because he first loved us. And beloved, let us love one another. We can do it. It is a little child who needs to be told, "Don't hit your brother", "Don't push", "Hold his hand". A mature person hears "Love one another" and that's enough. Now, a mature brother has immature brothers and that makes the job harder. But we can do it. |
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42 | Searching for thr truth | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 100749 | ||
I agree. Let us put the emphasis on Jesus. Let us give him all the credit. Without him we are nothing. Without him we can do nothing. It is God who works in us both to will and to do his pleasure. God is doing his part. Let us do our part. And to him be all the glory. | ||||||
43 | What is an Apostle? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 101967 | ||
Brother Tim: Well done. A more perfect answer I can hardly imagine. There were twelve apostles (Apostles, if you will) chosen by Jesus. These are "the twelve". There were other apostles, sent out by the church. I hope I do not spoil things by stating the belief that there are still twelve Apostles, since Judas by transgression fell and was replaced by Paul. Men today can call themselves apostles or missionaries or whatever they will, as they are sent out by the church. But they are not like the original twelve, and they are no substitute for them. | ||||||
44 | PROVE ME: God's challenge to tithers | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 102479 | ||
Did you mean "to non-tithers"? “God’s Challenge to Non-Tithers”? I take it that the tithers already have God pouring out the blessings and it is the non-tithers who need to see what God would do if they tithed. If that system was in operation today we could prove what we wanted to prove by simply doing a statistical analysis comparing tithers to non-tithers. It should be easy to see who had received the blessings. But now, if, as you suggest, the issue is not tithing but proving God that is the issue, how do you suggest we do that? We could look for some other conditional promise and give God some time, and if he doesn't come through with the expected blessings, then what? It might just remind us that tithing is a command which, like the offering of lambs, belongs under the old covenant. The new covenant asks us to give sacrificially, and when we do that, we are not looking for anything in return. We do not want to prove God now. God has already proven everything. On the cross. He has gone before and given us all the blessings. On the cross. Now, it is our turn to give. Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. Everything belongs to God, and we are the stewards, and we use and give according to the need, according to Luke 6:36, 1 Cor 9 and 2 Cor 9, 1 John 3:17, etc. I wonder if there is any place in the new covenant where we are told or invited or encouraged to prove God. We walk by faith now, I think, not by sight. |
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45 | Why do you say, "No creature can"? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 102785 | ||
Amen to most of that that. The two (the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of man) exist simultaneously and only God can tell how. But God has told. Without rereading this entire thread I will offer an answer to the original question based on Amos 7:6. God has sovereignly determined that sin will be punished. God has sovereignly determined that he will withdraw the punishment when a man repents and asks for mercy. God has decided that he will repent of the punishment planned when man repents of his sin. Why can't we accept that? Perhaps it's more fun to keep on "wrestling with one another over these great doctrines". |
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46 | Then it's all settled? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 102795 | ||
God must GRANT the repentance that leads to the knowledge of the truth. Amen. He does (Acts 11:18). So what's the problem? Please note that I am not trying to restart a Calvinism/Armenian debate. I am suggesting that there is nothing to debate. Let us accept all of God's word. Let us accept God's sovereignty and the privilege of repentance. It may be that square one is where we should stay. |
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47 | Then it's all settled? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 102799 | ||
I see that it is hard for you to stop doing something you enjoy. I want to encourage you by saying, "You can do it". You're almost there. Because I have no presupposition, refusing to be indoctrinated, refraining from reading all those extra-Biblical books, I understand that Acts 11:18 says the privilege of repentance has been granted to the Gentiles, period, just like it says. I assume, while reading there, that privilege had been given to the Jews before that, and indeed I find that the history of their relationship with God is replete with his pleas to them to turn, and his offer that he would help them to turn, and that he would receive them. Now that the Gentiles are included, everyone's included? “Why does (his opening up the opportunity) not lead them to the truth?”, you ask. I reply that it has. Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath showed it unto them. They are without excuse. They knew God, (but) they glorified him not as God. They are without excuse. Not all Gentiles are repentant. Not all Jews are repentant. That’s where their responsibility comes in. I think it was John Reformed who recently said, ‘The two lines are 'The soveriegty of God" and "The responsibility of man". Both exist simultaneously.’ The possibility and the privilege of repentance has been opened to Jews and Gentiles. Now they should act responsibly and take advantage of it. Let us encourage them to do that. I think we can leave it there. You have confessed to finding enjoyment in debating. If I may, I’d like to suggest that you repent of it. There is pleasure in sin, but sin can be forsaken anyway. (Take Moses as an example. See Hebrews 11:25). If you have doubts as to whether debating is a sin, then see Paul’s instruction to Timothy (2:24) “The servant of the Lord must not strive”. You know that. You recently quoted the verse that follows. Though I have undertaken to answer your question, let this not be taken as part of the great debate. I think there is nothing to defend here, except it be something that a sect has said. Sectarianism, as you know, is wrong (1 Corinthians 1:10). Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. |
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48 | Are we supposed to observe the Sabbath? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 103443 | ||
Kathy, Kathy: You should know that there is someone standing by and listening to this madness and wanting to help. But what's to be done? This is a forum where they refuse to assign moderators. So anyone is free to attack anyone even when, as here, it makes no sense at all. And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. And he said unto them, "The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth. Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And the Lord saith, Kathy, Kathy, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. Be strong, my sister. Do not go away. I imagine you must be bewildered by the way this conversation has gone. But let it be. Take a deep breath. Take a time out and come back strong. That is the way it is, that the best people with the best intentions and the greatest contributions tend to leave. Please don't let it happen to you. Show us that his grace is sufficient. I know that you believe it. ---------------------------------------------- Searcher, I think you can review this thread and find that something was lost in the communication. Your sister is not against Scripture and she is not against Christ. “jOye; de; sabbavtwn, ... Schabbath … Sabbath”. Say what you will. These words do not impress and they do not edify. They do not teach, and they do not comfort anyone. I hope we do not feel a need to squabble over these latter words. A strife over words does not profit. I charge you therefore, before the Lord, that you strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. It does not profit, and as you see, it may puzzle and discourage. I am confident that this post is not as good as it might be, not strong enough, I am afraid, to be persuasive. It may itself be subject to attack. But I would beseech you instead to be kind. Try to understand what the person is trying to contribute. Try to appreciate that a person may make a mistake without evil intent. It may be difficult even to assign blame when one person quotes another. It may be wise to exercise patience and to try to discern and to see the essential point, and the good in what is said, rather than to take the slim chance to point out a mistake. As James would say, “swift to hear, slow to speak”. On this forum all the folks are free to talk. I hope they also take the chance to listen. |
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49 | Is divine initiative always passive? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 103449 | ||
I think that Kathy indicated she was quoting from a commentary when she used that terminology. I do not think she should be asked to explain or defend it. The commentary: Should Christians Keep the Sabbath? by Wayne Jackson Christian Courier: Archives Wednesday, January 17, 2001 ……… The disciples at Troas “were gathered together” [passive voice] upon “the first day of the week” to break bread, i.e., to worship, (Acts 20:7). The specific day of meeting was no accident. Though Paul was anxious to get to Jerusalem (20:16), he waited seven days for the opportunity to assemble with the church. Moreover, the passive voice (see above) indicates that the assemblage was orchestrated by someone other than the disciples; it was of divine initiative. ...... I am here to say that author was trying too hard. “Were gathered” is not any more passive than “had gathered”. The phrase does not imply that those gathering were doing so under anything but their free will or social pressure. The suggestion that those people gathering were doing so under the direction of God is not warranted. Moreover, the whole argument for making Sunday a special day is not warranted. Some choose to meet and worship on the day of the resurrection, and they are free to do so. God has not asked us to do that. It may be that the early disciples met on that day, but we have not been asked to follow their example. But we may feel free to follow their example. Romans 14:5,6 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. I think every day is for worship and I wish we could be gathered for worship every day. Do you have a problem with that? Then gather and worship when you see fit. But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way (Romans 14:10ff). Judge this, that is our job to love, to help, to encourage, to share. Judge this, that it is not our job to judge another. And let no man judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days. |
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50 | Are we supposed to observe the Sabbath? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 103451 | ||
OK, this is painful to watch. Why hold a sister's feet to the fire till she defend a statement that did not even originate with her? I beseech these two that they be of the same mind in the Lord. Perhaps you can say that the author's reasons for making one day special are clear, but that those reasons may have in some cases been non-scriptural. That is par for the course in human commentaries. Perhaps we can take the wheat, leave the chaff, and move on. |
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51 | Are we supposed to observe the Sabbath? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 103453 | ||
"Trivializing" is one possibility. One can also read in the statements a sense of befuddlement and amazement, especially now that we know they presaged a decision to leave. The decision itself seems to justify that assessment. Laughing out loud can mean many things, and we should be discerning. But what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? Only Kathy knows what she was feeling. I for one regret that she was made to feel uncomfortable, but I see I am not alone. We sensed the sweet spirit in our dear sister, and her love for the Lord. I trust she finds the strength to be back. Imagine this was church! |
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52 | Are we supposed to observe the Sabbath? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 103602 | ||
Dear Searcher: Please think with me. We are spending time here on things that do not matter; and in the process we are causing harm. Can you take a moment to think about it? We are discussing whether we should keep the Sabbath or not. Some say we should, and by the was the Sabbath is Saturday. Some say we should, but the Sabbath is Sunday. Some say we should take time every day to reflect and to worship the Lord. Some claim the freedom God has given us and we will use that freedom. We will not be dictated to by anyone. We believe that that would mean being entangled with the yoke of bondage again. So why does this discussion go on and on? In the meantime, in the discussion is a sister who believes, like most, that Sunday is the day to worship. She tries to justify that stance by quoting a brother who believes that way. The statement that the brother makes is weak and unconvincing. But now we hound the sister for having quoted him. The sister is confused and embarrassed and discouraged. She begs, “Please get off my back”. But we won’t. We hound her right off the forum. Now I know we may say, “No we didn’t”, “It’s her fault”, etc. But I say it’s because we do not stop to think what we are doing. You say, “she quoted ... and she didn't check if it was true”. For you, that means she is against Christ. Please. You say, “Attributing something to Him that is not true is a problem that I have”. If I may, I’d like to suggest that you do not mean to say, “Attributing something to Him that is not true is a problem that I have”. That may communicate that you are the one “attributing something to him that is not true”. Of course, that is not the case. You have a problem when you perceive that someone else is attributing something to Him that is not true. Your problem, in this case, is a problem we all have. It is the problem of expressing ourselves clearly. The Lord has left it this way, I think, to give us an opportunity to employ patience and love, and honor, giving the other person the benefit of any doubt. In other words, imagine she is not expressing herself clearly. Imagine she has not understood the person she is quoting. Imagine that she is using a useless premise to justify a correct action. That might be harder, but it is more loving than to assume that she is blaspheming and speaking against Christ. And language, language, language. Most of us have so much problem with the English language. We compound, I think, by bringing in the Hebrew and the Greek. “sabbavtwn means the end”. What does that mean? But you say, “sabbavtwn means the end is not correct”. Meanwhile, most of us have no idea what you are talking about. You may say we should go learn Greek, but listening to all of this, we are not convinced that it would help. Take this thing about passive tense. Someone wants to tell us that “They are gathered” means something different from “They have gathered”. Does that mean that “They have gone” is also different from “They are gone”? We need not try to adorn this presentation of language facts with any robe of piety or religiosity. These disputations over words are not productive. There is a negative side, however. They are causing some of our brothers and sisters to stumble. Once again 2Timothy 2:14. I (No, Paul. No, the Lord does) remind believers about these things, and warn them in the sight of God not to quarrel over words. Quarreling doesn't do any good but only destroys those who are listening. So I say, “Enough already”. I think it is not good English, but I hope it communicates. Let us not judge one another. Let us not put an occasion of stumbling before one another. Specifically, in this case, I think you should apologize to Kathy for judging her and for expressing that she is against Christ, that she was proclaiming another gospel, etc. Was the gospel even in question here? To say, “… you are against Christ …”! O, how that must have hurt! About that, I am guessing. Kathy is not talking any more, and only she knows for sure. There is not doubt, however, about the reason for her leaving. She stated it. We could say we know her heart better than she does, that the real reason … But I say, “Enough already”. Leave people alone. Let them worship God whenever they will. Aren’t you glad they are worshipping God? You may not agree that they are. But the word says, “He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord”. The sister is worshipping the Lord on Sunday. It is probably the same for you. So what is the cause to offend her? The words she used to justify it? “Don't say anything that would hurt another person. Instead, speak only what is good so that you can give help wherever it is needed. That way, what you say will help those who hear you” (Ephesians 4:29). I trust that this post does that. |
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53 | What is it about Jehovah's Witnesses? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 104359 | ||
What if a person is a Jehovah's Witness? What if they are a part of any other group? Is it not possible to give them answers here? I do not doubt that this person may be disinclined to listen. Indeed, they may have come here with an intention to teach or to convert someone to their group or to their way of thinking. It is against Forum rules, I know. Is that why we refuse to answer their questions? Have we found that it does not help to try? I continue to struggle with the fact we cannot distinguish the student from the teacher here. Everyone qualifies themselves to gives answers. Also, some begin as if they wanted to learn and quickly change their role to that of teacher. But I have seen a Jehovah's Witness decide to quit that cult after getting answers to these questions. Is it not possible to give them help here? Or do we know that they are not really looking for help? Please. I am aware of only one passage suggesting that Jehovah’s Witnesses should not be welcome here. It is 2 John 1:10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed. But I am also aware of Act 20:30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. How are we dealing with this? What if this person had answered “Yes” to the question: “Are you a Jehovah’s witness? Yes or No”? What decision would be made then? By whom? I read where people say. “This has no place on this forum”, “This will not be tolerated”, etc. Who are these people? What do they mean? What is their responsibility? Are they ones to speak to people in such a way that they feel bad and decide to leave? O, that there were teachers here, qualified and recognized to give answers! So much good is being said here by people who are obviously qualified. But it gets buried amidst the other strange and spurious statements in long threads. It takes so much effort to find the good here. But some people seem to be looking for it, among them, Jehovah’s Witnesses. |
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54 | What is it, about Jehovah's Witnesses? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 104360 | ||
What if a person is a Jehovah's Witness? What if they are a part of any other group? Is it not possible to give them answers here? I do not doubt that this person may be disinclined to listen. Indeed, they may have come here with an intention to teach or to convert someone to their group or to their way of thinking. It is against the Forum's rules, I know. Is that why we refuse to answer their questions? Have we found that it does not help to try? I continue to struggle with the fact we cannot distinguish the student from the teacher here. Everyone qualifies themselves to gives answers. Also, some begin as if they wanted to learn and quickly change their role to that of teacher. But I have seen a Jehovah's Witness decide to quit that cult after getting answers to these questions. Is it not possible to give them help here? Or do we know that they are not really looking for help? Please. I am aware of only one passage suggesting that Jehovah’s Witnesses should not be welcome here. It is 2 John 1:10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed. But I am also aware of Act 20:30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. How are we dealing with this? What if this person had answered “Yes” to the question: “Are you a Jehovah’s witness? Yes or No”? What decision would be made then? By whom? I read where people say. “This has no place on this forum”, “This will not be tolerated”, etc. Who are these people? What do they mean? What is their responsibility? Are they ones to speak to people in such a way that they feel bad and decide to leave? O, that there were teachers here, qualified and recognized to give answers! So much good is being said here by people who are obviously qualified. But it gets buried amidst the other strange and spurious statements in long threads. It takes so much effort to find the good here. But some people seem to be looking for it, among them, Jehovah’s Witnesses. |
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55 | why should i bring people | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 104367 | ||
Kalos, Makarios, Tim: Might this be a case to be handled a little more gently? I get the impression this is a person who has just begun to attend a meeting. They seem to have asked him to bear a burden he is not able to bear. So he comes here for help. Can we help him? We may want to do more than to point out his duty, I think, for in so doing we may also be highlighting his inability to meet it. I am impressed that among Christians it is very easy to tell someone what he ought to do. It is more difficult, but necessary, to help them to do it. This person has apparently had experiences that taught him that other people do not care. Likely, he has had little experience with people caring for him. He asks, “why should i care about others, when they never cared for me ever!” Brothers, it is my impression that this person needs someone to care for him now. And maybe the Lord has led him to you. I suggest that you care for him, and make him feel cared for, instead of pointing out a dozen things for him to do. May God guide us. We do not know if this person is even saved? But he is seeking the Lord’s will. He attended a meeting. He is asking a question. He is revealing something of his past which shows a need. We give him passages to read and we don’t know of his reading capacity. And may I suggest that writing reflects reading? I know that you are trying to help this brother. I am only suggesting that you use a lighter touch. I am suggesting that our friend may not be ready for words such as “Be perfect", and "unwholesome talk” and “selfish ambition” and “vain conceit”. Perhaps we need to begin at a more elementary level. Remember what Paul said to the weak ones: “I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified“. I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. And may the Lord give you wisdom in responding. |
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56 | why should i bring people | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 104369 | ||
How did you happen to go to that meeting? Am I understanding that someone invited you? Did you enjoy the meeting? Now, that might be a reason to invite someone else. Men’s meeting are a good thing in the church, and the men are trying to help. They care about people, and I am sure they will help you. When they say invite others it just shows they would like to help as many as possible. Maybe you know some other people who need help. Some people will come to a men’s meeting even if they don’t like going to church. In a men’s meeting you get to know people and they get to know you, and maybe they can help you. If you are not saved as yet, they will spend time with you and show you how to be saved. And they want to do the same for others. These seem to be good men that you met with. I would encourage you to work with them. If you are not able to invite others at this time, don’t worry about it. But God will help you. Maybe you will just meet somebody who would like the men’s meeting too. Tell them, and it they want to go that is good. If they are not ready, that is OK too. The main thing is that these men care about you. If you are not able to bring someone else with you, they will understand. They will just be glad to see you. So work with them, and I pray the Lord will really bless you. |
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57 | why should i bring people | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 104371 | ||
Mikeness, Hank, Kalos: I have a thought. Might this be a case to be handled a little more gently? Put yourself in this person's situation. I get the impression this is a person who has just begun to attend a meeting. They seem to have asked him to bear a burden he is not able to bear. So he comes here for help. Can we help him? We may want to do more than to point out his duty, I think, for in so doing we may also be highlighting his inability to meet it. I am impressed that among Christians it is very easy to tell someone what he ought to do. It is more difficult, but necessary, to help them to do it. This person has apparently had experiences that taught him that other people do not care. Likely, he has had little experience with people caring for him. He asks, “why should i care about others, when they never cared for me ever!” Brothers, it is my impression that this person needs someone to care for him now. And maybe the Lord has led him to you. I suggest that you care for him, and make him feel cared for, instead of pointing out a dozen things for him to do. May God guide us. We do not know if this person is even saved? But he is seeking the Lord’s will. He attended a meeting. He is asking a question. He is revealing something of his past which shows a need. We give him passages to read and we don’t know of his reading capacity. And may I suggest that writing reflects reading? I know that you are trying to help this brother. I am only suggesting that you use a lighter touch. I am suggesting that our friend may not be ready for words such as “Be perfect", and "unwholesome talk” and “selfish ambition” and “vain conceit”. Perhaps we need to begin at a more elementary level. Remember what Paul said to the weak ones: “I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified“. I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. And may the Lord give you wisdom in responding. |
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58 | why should i bring people | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 104373 | ||
Listen, Buddy, I understand. This world can be a rough place. People are selfish and sometimes they don't care. God thing you happened to run into that men's group. How did you happen to go to that meeting anyway? Am I understanding that someone invited you? Did you enjoy the meeting? Now, that might be a reason to invite someone else. Men’s meeting are a good thing in the church, and the men are trying to help. They care about people, and I am sure they will help you. When they say invite others it just shows they would like to help as many as possible. Maybe you know some other people who need help. Some people will come to a men’s meeting even if they don’t like going to church. In a men’s meeting you get to know people and they get to know you, and maybe they can help you. If you are not saved as yet, they will spend time with you and show you how to be saved. And they want to do the same for others. These seem to be good men that you met with. I would encourage you to work with them. If you are not able to invite others at this time, don’t worry about it. But God will help you. Maybe you will just meet somebody who would like the men’s meeting too. Tell them, and it they want to go that is good. If they are not ready, that is OK too. The main thing is that these men care about you. If you are not able to bring someone else with you, they will understand. They will just be glad to see you. So work with them, and I pray the Lord will really bless you. |
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59 | What is it, about Jehovah's Witnesses? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 104375 | ||
I suspect, Brother Scribe, that some regulars on this forum have learned whose answers they can trust. They may not be looking for theologians but for people who have demonstrated a knowledge of the Bible. I hope so. I have to believe that people look for these names to find answers, because each of these threads can be very long. It would take a long time to read through one and a longer time and something else to separate truth from error. I doubt that people read through a whole thread looking for answers or before providing their own. I do not doubt that some cult adherents come here with an intention to teach or to convert someone to their group or to their way of thinking. It is against the Forum's rules, I know. And yet, I hope that someone would be able to give a direct answer that might redirect the questioner. When Nicodemus came to Jesus, the Lord did not ask, “Are you a Pharisee? Yes or No”. He gave him the truth, and I would hope that we could do so here without getting into a debate with a cultist. I suggest that the one who is wise enough to recognize the cultist should also arm himself with an appropriate answer. |
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60 | What is God's name? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 104384 | ||
God the Father has so many names. He used the name Yahweh when he appeared to Moses (Exodus 6:3). But he appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, as God Almighty. Some other names he uses in Scripture were garnered from http://www.shema.com. The principal name for God is Elohim (Genesis 1:1). Elohim is unusual since it is plural. That is worth pondering. But God reveals himself by other names as well. When Elohim is combined with other words, different attributes of God are emphasized. So we have: God Of The Beginning (Deuteronomy 33:27).God Of Hosts, or God Of Armies (2 Samuel 5:10).God Of Justice (Isaiah 30:18).God Of Heights (Micah 6:6).God Who Is Near (Jeremiah 23:23).God Of My Kindness (Psalm 59:11). God Of My Strength (Psalm 43:2).God Of My Praise (Psalm 109:1.God Of My Salvation (Psalm 18:47, 25:5.God Of Gods (Deuteronomy 10:17.God Of The Rock Of My Salvation (2 Samuel 22:47). God Of All Flesh (Jeremiah 32:27). God Of The Spirits Of All Flesh (Numbers 16:22.Holy God (Leviticus 19:2).Living God (Jeremiah 10:10).God Of Forgiveness (Nehemiah 9:17).The Faithful God (Deuteronomy 7:9).The Great God (Deuteronomy 10:17).The Holy God (Isaiah 5:16).The God Of Israel (Psalm 68:36). The God Of The Heavens (Psalm 136:26).God Of My Rock (Psalm 42:10).God The Joy Of My Exaltation (Psalm 43:4).The God Who Sees (Genesis 16:13). The God Of Glory (Psalm 29:3). The God Of Knowledge (1 Samuel 2:3).The God Of Eternity or The God Of The Universe (Genesis 21:33.The God Of Truth (Psalm 31:6).The Faithful God (Deuteronomy 32:4).The God Of My Salvation (Isaiah 12:2).The One God (Malachi 2:10).The God Of Compassion (Deuteronomy 4:31). The Gracious God (Jonah 4:2).The Jealous God (Deuteronomy 4:24).The Righteous God (Isaiah 45:21). God The All-Sufficient (Genesis 17:1).The Most High God (Genesis 14:18). God Of Heaven And Earth (Ezra 5:11): recalled for all generations" (Exodus 3:14-15). Although some pronounce YHVH as Jehovah or Yaweh, those are only guesses, since we no longer know for sure the proper pronunciation. The Jewish people stopped saying this name by the third century AD out of fear of violating the commandment, "You shall not take the name of YHVH your God in vain" (Exodus 20:7), and we lost the knowledge of its proper pronunciation. According to the rabbis, the Tetragrammaton may not be pronounced under any circumstances. Another name, "Adonai," is usually substituted in place of YHVH. When YHVH is combined with other words God’s different attributes are emphasized. Thus we have Adonai Elohim - Lord God (Genesis 2:4). Adonai Tz'vaot - The Lord Of Armies (1 Samuel 1:11). Adonai M'kadesh - The Lord Who Makes Holy (Ezekiel 37:28). Adonai Yireh - The Lord Who Sees: (Genesis 22:14). Adonai Neesee - The Lord My Miracle, or The Lord My Banner (Exodus 17:15). Adonai Shalom - The Lord Of Peace (Judges 6:24). Adonai Rofehcha - The Lord Who Heals You (Exodus 15:26). Adonai O'saynu - The Lord Our Maker (Psalm 95:6). Thanks to the Bible scholars who made all this available. But there is more. God the Son is called Jesus, but he has many other names. The Holy Spirit is God, and he has many names. All in all, the names of God are as many as God’s attributes. They are too many to list in one post on this forum. My impression is that God would have us to use any of these names depending on the situation. That is what the writers of Scripture did. One would hope that the mere number of these names would remind us how great God is, and that we would worship him. |
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