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201 | Looking for verse on God's opinion of us | Rom 14:16 | Aspiring Overseer | 138585 | ||
Kalos seems to have come up with the best apparent fit to your question. Here is the NAS translation: 1 Cor 4:2-4 3 But to me it is a very small thing that I should be examined by you, or by any human court; in fact, I do not even examine myself. 4 For I am conscious of nothing against myself, yet I am not by this acquitted; but the one who examines me is the Lord. NAS AO |
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202 | what is speaking in tongues? | 1 Corinthians | Aspiring Overseer | 70688 | ||
Derek, The miraculous gifts were established for what purpose? Was it not to confirm the validity of God's Word? Once it was obvious throughout the world that His word was the truth, there was no need for the confirmation. Thus we see even Paul's ability to use the gifts wane until they were no more. The "partial" that he mentions to the Corinthians is the need of these gifts to accompany and thereby confirm God's Word until the written form of God's Word was in place. That is "the perfect" and is, of course, here today. Complete, perfect and unchanging in every detail. As an aside, if tongues or healing existed today there would be 100 percent sucess in curing the sick and all tongues could be validated as an intelligable language. Even if we go with the suggestion that the "tongues of angels" in 1 Co 13:1, is a language unknown to man, Paul still commands that they not be spoken publically (1 Co 14:28) if there is no interpreter. This likely was a safeguard against those in the body who did not truely have the gift of tongues, but felt compelled to display it. To falsify the gift and bring others into their sin would corrupt the body, thus Paul directed it only be done in private. How someone desires to worship God in private is upon their own head. This was always the case in the NT and remains so today. AO |
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203 | what is speaking in tongues? | 1 Corinthians | Aspiring Overseer | 70711 | ||
Steve, God's Word has gone into all the earth, yet still many disbelieve. God's hope is for all to be saved, yet most will not seek Him. As for healing,we absolutely know that there was 100 percent sucess. Here are but two of many examples: Matt 8:16-17 16And when evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed; and He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were ill NAS Acts 5:16 16And also the people from the cities in the vicinity of Jerusalem were coming together, bringing people who were sick or afflicted with unclean spirits; and they were all being healed. NAS All those that were brought before Jesus or the Apostles were healed. If miraculoous gifts exist today, should not those who have this ability perform the same deeds as the 1st century church? AO |
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204 | what is speaking in tongues? | 1 Corinthians | Aspiring Overseer | 70754 | ||
Steve, If God desires all to come to the knowledge of the truth, but knows that most will not, where is the contradiction? Christians walk by faith, not by sight. He expects those that follow Christ to do so not because of miracles, but through the evidences He has left us in His word. Just because the entire world population is not Christian does not mean they do not already acknowledge God's word as the truth. Many will never acknowledge it, even if you or I were to interpret each other's tongues or healed their friend's and family of grave illnesses. God still hopes that they would be saved, but He knows that most will not. Regardless, He does not withhold salvation from anyone who loves Him. His word is available to anyone who desires it on this Earth. All they must do is ask for help. Regarding healing, let’s take a look again at one of the verses found in the NT: Acts 5:16 16And also the people from the cities in the vicinity of Jerusalem were coming together, bringing people who were sick or afflicted with unclean spirits; and most were being healed. NAS Wait a minute!!!!! Actually, please forgive my literary license. It actually reads: Acts 5:16 16And also the people from the cities in the vicinity of Jerusalem were coming together, bringing people who were sick or afflicted with unclean spirits; and they were all being healed. NAS Regardless of the translation, the language is very clear; everyone, who came to be healed, was healed. There were no exceptions, at least not that I have found. If you know of something I have missed, please let me know! Hope you're having a great Christmas, AO |
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205 | what is speaking in tongues? | 1 Corinthians | Aspiring Overseer | 70776 | ||
Steve, Requests for healing being denied would be quite significant, would they not? All sin is equal in God's eyes, so there is no logical reason for scripture to address a person's occupation with regard to their salvation. There would be a need to demonstrate the withholding of healing, however, if it was conditional upon who asked or how they asked. If the silence argument were to be valid, it would need to be in alignment with the nature of God. The fulfillment of the Old Covenant was an event that required miracles to confirm the validity of the change. Withholding those miracles would have been inconsistent with His purpose and contrary to His Word. Additionally, and back to our original discussion, the silence position does not explain why miraculous healing can not be conducted with 100 percent success today. Are sick children in our hospitals in the same basket as an "imagined Pharisee" demanding healing as a sign? Let's reason together and look at scripture logically. From that framework, continued miraculous gifts do not exist today and can only be weakly supported by adding to scripture. Their purpose was fulfilled with the arrival of the written word. P. S. I am short on time, but will put some more thought to the validity question you pose at a later date. AO |
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206 | what is speaking in tongues? | 1 Corinthians | Aspiring Overseer | 70821 | ||
Steve, For clarification,we are talking about healings ordained by God. The question is: Does the NT give any examples of these as not being successful? If it does not mention any, then why? What does a healer and a healee (forgive my terminology) need for efective healing to occur? AO |
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207 | Are tongues a world language or not? | 1 Corinthians | Aspiring Overseer | 70884 | ||
If you read Acts chapters 1 and 2 carefully, the accounting of the 120 disciples and the Apostle's receiving the gift of tongues are separate instances. The tongues heard by those visiting Jerusalem were those of the 12. The 120 may have received the tongues after they were baptized, but not at the same time as the Apostles. AO |
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208 | Are tongues a world language or not? | 1 Corinthians | Aspiring Overseer | 71009 | ||
Tim, The last verse of Acts chapter 1 is speaking of the Apostles. Acts 2:1 continues to speak of the Apostles when it says "they were all together in one place". In verse Acts 2:3 the "tongues as of fire..rested on each one of them", again referring to the Apostles. Acts 2:7 also mentions that those who heard them speak in tongues "were amazed and marveled, saying, "Why are not all these who are speaking Galileans?". Not all of the disciples were Galilean and only the Apostles received the Holy Spirit in this way, thus Acts 2:7. Is this helpful? AO |
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209 | Are tongues a world language or not? | 1 Corinthians | Aspiring Overseer | 71010 | ||
I whole hearted agree that God is not the author of confusion and that is why I urge you to re-examine Acts chapters 1 and 2. The 120 could not have received the gift of tongues, as you claim, otherwise it would have been sheer confusion! The "all" refers to "all of the apostles. Verses Acts 1:26 through Acts 2:15 and Acts 2:43 apply. The last verse of Acts chapter 1 is speaking of the Apostles. Acts 2:1 continues to speak of the Apostles when it says "they were all together in one place". In verse Acts 2:3 the "tongues as of fire..rested on each one of them", again referring to the Apostles. Acts 2:7 also mentions that those who heard them speak in tongues "were amazed and marveled, saying, "Why are not all these who are speaking Galileans?". Not all of the disciples were Galilean and only the Apostles received the Holy Spirit in this way, thus Acts 2:7. Is this helpful? AO |
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210 | Why Didn't Paul and Jesus Baptize? | 1 Cor 1:17 | Aspiring Overseer | 50535 | ||
Tim, There are several chapters of Scripture which support the concept of baptism as necessary for salvation, however, the most susinct example I think you will find is the following: 1 Peter 3:21 21And corresponding to that, baptism now saves you-- not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience-- through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, NAS "Baptism now saves you.." That's fairly direct! |
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211 | When or should we avoid unbelievers? | 1 Cor 5:9 | Aspiring Overseer | 71199 | ||
Christians are to be in the world, but not of the world. They must associate with the world to fulfill their obligation to share the gospel. Association with Christians who are practicing sin, however, is another matter. God commands them to have no association with them, other than to receive their confession and hold them accountable to their deeds of repentance. In all areas a Christian must be discerning as to their surroundings. While they might find a person who is seeking God in a tavern or strip club, their credibility as a priest of the Most High God would be severely hampered. Thus it is prudent to "just say no" to doing certain things or being certain places. There are plenty of people seeking God in more "wholesome" venues. So the bottom line is to keep associating with those of the world as long as that association will not negatively effect you or your family. Stop association with a Christian who is practicing sin, once they have been urged to stop and they refuse. Make sense? AO |
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212 | Was Paul single or married? | 1 Cor 7:8 | Aspiring Overseer | 91689 | ||
CurtMan, Being single is not better than being married, for MOST people. If a man or a woman would be tempted by lust, they should marry, but only in the Lord. Marriage offers numerous protections to both husband and wife. If a person can overcome lust, then they MAY be a more effective servant by remaining single, but if they can not, they should marry rather than burn. Regardless, either way you can be an efective servant. One is not better than the other. AO |
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213 | What is a covering? | 1 Cor 11:3 | Aspiring Overseer | 103235 | ||
Terry and Angie, Most likely you are referring to the following: 1 Cor 11:1-4 11:1Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. 2Now I praise you because you remember me in everything, and hold firmly to the traditions, just as I delivered them to you. 3But I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ. NAS The man is the HEAD of the woman, as Christ is the HEAD of the man. This simply describes the spiritual vertical alignment from God to mankind. Is the man the actual covering? The teaching you have received may need a bit more scrutiny. AO |
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214 | Holy Spirt w/ evidence of tongues? | 1 Cor 12:10 | Aspiring Overseer | 114775 | ||
Elmo, The miraculous gifts were established for what purpose? Was it not to confirm the validity of God's Word? Once it was obvious throughout the world that His word was the truth, there was no need for the confirmation. Thus we see even Paul's ability to use the gifts wane until they were no more. The "partial" that he mentions to the Corinthians is the need of these gifts to accompany and thereby confirm God's Word until the written form of God's Word was in place. That is "the perfect" and is, of course, here today. Complete, perfect and unchanging in every detail. As an aside, if tongues or healing existed today there would be 100 percent sucess in curing the sick and all tongues could be validated as an intelligable language. Even if we go with the suggestion that the "tongues of angels" in 1 Co 13:1, is a language unknown to man, Paul still commands that they not be spoken publically (1 Co 14:28) if there is no interpreter. This likely was a safeguard against those in the body who did not truely have the gift of tongues, but felt compelled to display it. To falsify the gift and bring others into their sin would corrupt the body, thus Paul directed it only be done in private. How someone desires to worship God in private is upon their own head. This was always the case in the NT and remains so today. AO |
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215 | Holy Spirt w/ evidence of tongues? | 1 Cor 12:10 | Aspiring Overseer | 114914 | ||
Kalos, I understand the author's opinion that you have shared. It might be helpful to determine whether "the perfect" in 1Co13:10 is a deity or a thing. AO |
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216 | Holy Spirt w/ evidence of tongues? | 1 Cor 12:10 | Aspiring Overseer | 114915 | ||
Kalos, P.S. I would seriously reconsider the scriptural understanding of the writer you quote if they believe the Kingdom is a future event. AO |
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217 | Holy Spirt w/ evidence of tongues? | 1 Cor 12:10 | Aspiring Overseer | 115040 | ||
Searcher, I have read your note to Kalos, but am unsure of your meaning. If you like, please restate it for me. Thanks. AO |
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218 | Baptism of the Holy Ghost still exists ! | 1 Cor 13:10 | Aspiring Overseer | 88646 | ||
Tim, 1 Cor 13:8-9 8Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they will be done away; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be done away. NAS Try inserting "miraculous" before knowledge and this should give you an opprtunity to view this in a totally different light. Remember the purpose of the gifts were to confirm the word. Once the perfect came (the written NT) there was no longer a need for the supernatural passing of knowledge. AO |
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219 | Why so blind? | 1 Cor 13:12 | Aspiring Overseer | 91675 | ||
GeorJoy, 1) Satan. Matt 7:15-23 15"Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16"You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes, nor figs from thistles, are they? 17"Even so, every good tree bears good fruit; but the bad tree bears bad fruit. 18"A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit. 19"Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20"So then, you will know them by their fruits. 21"Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven; but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. 22"Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' 23"And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.' NAS Isa 56:11 11And the dogs are greedy, they are not satisfied. And they are shepherds who have no understanding; They have all turned to their own way, Each one to his unjust gain, to the last one. NAS Mark 12:32-33 32And the scribe said to Him, "Right, Teacher, You have truly stated that He is One; and there is no one else besides Him; 33and to love Him with all the heart and with all the understanding and with all the strength, and to love one's neighbor as himself, is much more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices. " NAS Rom 1:31-32 31without understanding, untrustworthy, unloving, unmerciful; NAS James 3:13-14 13Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. 14But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. NAS What about religious fanatics? Prov 18:2 2A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind. NAS 2) The gospel is hidden to pagans: 2 Cor 4:2-4 3And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, 4in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. NAS AO |
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220 | who should speak in tounges? | 1 Cor 14:22 | Aspiring Overseer | 96413 | ||
Tongues were one of the miraculous signs that were given to confirm the spoken word was from God. As Christians in the first century received the knowledge of God miraculously, they already understood the master plan of God and were able to judge the spoken and written word by that standard. Pagans could not, so God gave the temporary gift of tongues so that a pagan could hear the word in their own language and, realize that the event was miraculous and must therefore be the truth. Once the perfect came, the miraculous was no longer needed or desired by God. It was then the believer's duty to study the written Word so they would accurately handle the truth and so prove their understanding. AO |
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