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241 | need for a bible-anyone | Bible general Archive 1 | Aspiring Overseer | 50344 | ||
A few notes on faith. See He 10:37-38. The attribute of Faith is having complete trust, confidence, reliance and loyalty in God. Faith is shown by a person’s willful obedience to God’s law and is not the simple belief that God’s law exists without need of any future consideration. To have faith means you act upon your belief! We understand God’s word is truth and that we live under a New Covenant. What is our obligation under that covenant? Why is the Law of Faith one that calls for action rather than passivity? Why is faith in God always associated with work? What is Faith? - See He 11:1-2 –Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the men of old gained approval... -Faith is the unquestioning belief that underlies a person’s response to a duty or obligation. Each of the many examples of Hebrews demonstrate how God’s people of the Old Covenant proved their trust in God. -“the men of old gained approval” through their righteous actions: -Abel offered a better sacrifice v. 4 -Enoch walked with God, because God found him “pleasing” (v. 5) -Noah built the ark (v. 7) What is belief? - Belief is defined by Webster’s’ New World dictionary as “to take as true”. To believe something as true does not automatically lead to action. JA 2:19 (….the demons also believe and shudder.) -Cain believed his sacrifice was as good as Abel’s, etc. What separates us from Demons? -Faith. Christians are called to be faithful to fulfill our obligation to God. See Col 1:1-29 Where does faith come from? -From hearing the word of God. See Ro10:17, but also above. Why is this important? -The world preaches, “all you must do is believe and you’ll be saved. No action is necessary. Work was required in the past, but no longer”. Numerous passages throughout the N.T., however, speak of the action God commands of a Christian as proof of their faith. -Rom 12:1-2 12:1 I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. NAS James 1:21-22 22 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. NAS (note: The remainder of these notes are continued on a second post due to space.) |
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242 | Should women be allowed to preach? | Galatians | Aspiring Overseer | 50215 | ||
Grace, You have been given these verses, previously, but with considerable effort to twist their meaning to conform to the world's standard. Try reading these is context (I have included most, but not all) and pray for guidance. 1. Women are not to speak in worship: 1 Cor 14:34-35 34Let the women keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but let them subject themselves, just as the Law also says. 35And if they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to speak in church. NAS 2. Women may teach women, but not men. 1 Tim 2:11-15 11Let a woman quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. 12But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. 13For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve. 14And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being quite deceived, fell into transgression. 15But women shall be preserved through the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and sanctity with self-restraint. NAS |
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243 | What is the role of a submissive wife? | Eph 5:22 | Aspiring Overseer | 50214 | ||
Or to say this in another way, you should do everything your husband asks of you unless it goes against the word of God. Have a great day! |
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244 | What exactly is predestination? | 1 Thess 5:17 | Aspiring Overseer | 49907 | ||
Joe, Thank you for your response. Keep praying for guidance with an open mind and God will be faithful. |
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245 | What exactly is predestination? | 1 Thess 5:17 | Aspiring Overseer | 49837 | ||
Dear Joe! Does God desire followers who choose to follow Him or have no choice in the matter? If you were God, which would you prefer? |
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246 | What exactly is predestination? | 1 Thess 5:17 | Aspiring Overseer | 49742 | ||
God knows what choices we will make, but this does not negate our requirement to choose. Christians continue to make those choices throughout their lives; praying always for wisdom; working out their salvation in accordance with the will of God and thereby proving themselves to be His disciples. Limiting salvation to only a predetermined few is inconsistent with God's master plan of free will. Keep praying for God's help and God will lead you to a Christian for the answers. |
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247 | 1) A man who has his quiver full of them | Genesis | Aspiring Overseer | 49636 | ||
Ps 127:3-5 3Behold, children are a gift of the LORD; The fruit of the womb is a reward. 4Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one's youth. 5How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them; They shall not be ashamed, When they speak with their enemies in the gate. NAS |
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248 | catholic and protestant salvation view | Eph 4:3 | Aspiring Overseer | 49324 | ||
OK, maybe 95 percent! | ||||||
249 | catholic and protestant salvation view | Eph 4:3 | Aspiring Overseer | 49271 | ||
Consider these verses and the concepts they discuss regarding the Bible: 2 Peter 1:16-21 16For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. 17For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory, "This is My beloved Son with whom I am well-pleased"-- 18and we ourselves heard this utterance made from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. 19And so we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts. 20But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, 21for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. NAS Scripture is not a mater of one's own interpretation. It is what it is! Gal 1:11-12 11For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. 12For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. NAS Paul was taught directly by Christ and Christians are to follow Paul as he followed Christ. Did Paul support any denomination, either Catholic or Protestant? John 12:44-13:1 44And Jesus cried out and said, "He who believes in Me does not believe in Me, but in Him who sent Me. 45"And he who beholds Me beholds the One who sent Me. 46"I have come as light into the world, that everyone who believes in Me may not remain in darkness. 47"And if anyone hears My sayings, and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world. 48"He who rejects Me, and does not receive My sayings, has one who judges him; the word I spoke is what will judge him at the last day. 49"For I did not speak on My own initiative, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me commandment, what to say, and what to speak. 50"And I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore the things I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me." NAS Jesus spoke only what God the Father gave Him. Paul instructed only as Christ instructed him. Phil 1:27-28 27Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ; so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; 28in no way alarmed by your opponents-- which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from God. NAS Paul instructed the Christians of that age, Christians who in some cases had actually seen Jesus, that they should be of the same mind. Where does Paul, or any Old or New Testament writer authorize the choice of chosing the denomination of your choice? Where do denominations come from? Jesus said that a kingdom divided against itself is laid waste. He also prayed for unity for His diciples. Paul also instructed at great length not to be divided: 1 Cor 1:10 10Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree, and there be no divisions among you, but you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment. NAS Keep praying for guidance in understanding scripture and continue to be skeptical. Ninety nine percent of what you see and hear regarding Christianity is taken out of context and made to fit our mainstream, personal viewpoint. |
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250 | catholic and protestant salvation view | Eph 4:3 | Aspiring Overseer | 49195 | ||
What difference does it make how they view each other? Are you interested in serving God or pleasing men? If you sincerely pray for guidance, God will be faithful. |
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251 | Were does it say all babies go to heaven | 2 Sam 12:23 | Aspiring Overseer | 49194 | ||
The concept God illustrates throughout scripture is choice. We must choose to follow Christ or else we will die spiritually. Yes, God commanded the Isrealites to destroy the children of pagans in several instances during the OT times. He himself destroyed all life on earth at the Flood, but the souls of these children, unable to ever understand and obey His commandments, were spared for eternal life. To say otherwise would make God unjust and we know that is impossible! See also Matt 19:13-15. |
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252 | priests back then different now? | NT general Archive 1 | Aspiring Overseer | 49192 | ||
The priests you know are not priests of God. Priests do exist today (contrary to some other posts on this site) and have no restrictions on marriage. See Rev 1:4-6 and 1 pe 2:9. Keep praying for guidance. |
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253 | could man write the bible w/qumran? | 2 Tim 3:16 | Aspiring Overseer | 49190 | ||
No. Keep praying for help from God and He will be faithful. | ||||||
254 | Apostle, or Disciple? | Luke 6:13 | Aspiring Overseer | 49188 | ||
An apostle was one hand selected by Christ. All Christians are disciples. See also Gal 1:1. |
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255 | Salvation for Non-Believers | Heb 11:6 | Aspiring Overseer | 49186 | ||
Unfortunately, there is no way for another person to be saved by one's own salvation. Your best course of action is to continue to seek help from God to do everything in accordance with His will and possibly someday your family may seek to do the same. As for those people who are truely seeking God and are skeptical of their false religion, God will provide a Christian to present His master plan. Keep praying for quidance. |
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256 | where to find scripture [god's way?] | Is 55:8 | Aspiring Overseer | 42723 | ||
Try Is 55:8 | ||||||
257 | fall upward? | 1 Tim 4:1 | Aspiring Overseer | 33451 | ||
Friend, your assertion of two judgements is not supported in the context. Each person will be judged according to their deeds. Those who chose disobedience, whether in the body or not, will be cast into hell. Those who chose obedience to God's law will recieve heaven. The greek word for "judgement seat" makes no distinction, or implication, that it is reserved solely for Christians. That is wishful thinking. 1Peter1:17, by the way, still presents a problem,as well, since it would make little sense for a Christian to conduct themselves in fear, if there was nothing they could do to change their situation (That would be quite unfair of God, if that were the case, wouldn't it?). A bigger question may be, "To whom is the Bible written?". Is scripture not the "travel guide" for Christians? Do pagans have any interest in the Bible? Certainly, the majority of the books of the New Testament are addressed specifically to saints. Are any addressed to pagans? Does not the word itself tell us that scripture is foolishness and veiled to those who are perishing? Why would John 3:36, like every word of God's holy writ,be written to and for anyone other than those who make up God's kingdom! Christians do not need to be told their pagan neighbors shall not see life. Christians need to be reminded; and they are time and time again for those who have ears to hear; that Christianity is a race. Only Christians run in it and, with effort, successfully finish. Sadly, I suspect, those percentages are few. Have a pleasant day. |
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258 | fall upward? | 1 Tim 4:1 | Aspiring Overseer | 33341 | ||
Robert, Continueing with John 5:24 and your statement that a Christian shall not come into judgement, how are we then to understand 2Co 5:10 (For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ...) and 1Pe1:17 (And if you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each man's work, conduct yourselve in fear during the time of your stay upon earth;..)? Try finishing the concept begun with J0 5:24, as well, by reading through verse 29. This is obviously in agreement with Jo 3:36: John 3:36 36"He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." NAS Have a great day! |
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259 | which came first the chicken or the egg | Gen 1:20 | Aspiring Overseer | 33340 | ||
Hank, On a second reading of CurtnSally's posting I conceed you are correct. My apologies, CurtnSally. Paul |
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260 | fall upward? | 1 Tim 4:1 | Aspiring Overseer | 33339 | ||
Take heart, my friend, you are accurate in your reading of scripture. The verse you quote is just one of many which clearly state that Christians can and have lost their salvation through disobedience to God. The parable of the sower does not talk about pagans, does it? No, it speaks of Christians in each instance. Similarly, the apostle Paul, personally trained by Christ, was concerned that he might himself become disqualified, even after he had preached to others. So much so, that he had to buffet his body daily to make it his slave. If Paul was concerned with losing his salvation, should not we be even more concerned? Lastly, the creme de-la-creme, the passage mainstream denominations love to avoid, Hebrews 6:4-8. Heb 6:4-8 4For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, 5and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6and then have fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance, since they again crucify to themselves the Son of God, and put Him to open shame. 7For ground that drinks the rain which often falls upon it and brings forth vegetation useful to those for whose sake it is also tilled, receives a blessing from God; 8but if it yields thorns and thistles, it is worthless and close to being cursed, and it ends up being burned. NAS How can a person be enlightened; taste the heavenly gift and be a partaker of the Holy Spirit and not be considered a Christian? This is a theological exercise that is critical to the defense of all the response you've received, but will take some rather confusing and emotional arguements (and a surrender of clear, simple logic) to accept. |
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