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3321 | Homosexual are picked on in the church? | James 2:1 | BradK | 177328 | ||
Hi journey_me, Well, you are entitled to your opinion, my friend:-) The comparison is valid in my estimation because scipture does so! Might I add that your bias shows through in the attitude that one can be a practicing homosexual and a Christian! How so? On what scriptural basis- if the Word of God is truly authoritative! Your view more solidifies the cultural, Media-bias that is prevalent in our country. Since you claim that we "apply and mis-apply scripture to suit our preferences", can you provide and demonstrate from scripture your argument? While I agree that we need to bring people to Christ- for salvation and a changed life- it is not to rubber-stamp the lifestyle. Changed lives is the goal. Let me give you an example: I was a pretty hard-core, committed recreational drug-user for several years BEFORE I came to the Lord. I no longer engage in those activities. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3322 | Homosexual are picked on in the church? | James 2:1 | BradK | 177344 | ||
Hello journey_me, You are the one who initially posed the question. Without trying to be contentious, it appears to me that you do not like the answers. You are being far too broad in painting the Christian Church as attacking gays. That's not always the case. We have gays at our church. We love them but do not endorse or make excuses for their lifestyle! We also have unmarried couples at our church. We do the same for them. They are loved and welcomed. We can and should love the sinner, but hate the sin. The problem with Homosexuality in general, is that they do not see the practice of as sinful. Denying the truth will not open them to the Saviour- Who alone can change them! One must first recognize that they are indeed a sinner, and need to be saved from its' consequences. Christian "Homosexuals" have- by and large- attempted to redefine their behaviour and call evil good (Is. 5:20). That, in my estimation is the core of the issue to which you are seeking answers to. Am I getting closer on track with you? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3323 | Kill your brother and drink strong drink | James 2:10 | BradK | 211088 | ||
Hello Peter, The burden of proof is on you to demonstrate the validity of your claim. While there is no absolute injunction against the drinking of alcohol, it is a far stretch to infer that scripture encourages (clearly prescribes) such action for the believer! May I offer that: 1. Your method of interpretation is lacking; 2. You also neglect the culture of the times; 3. The 2 verses to which you refer are not prescriptive toward the consumption of strong alcoholic drink; 4. They also don't constitute a Biblical doctrine. You have engaged in what is commonly referred to as "proof-texting". May I strongly suggest that you search the entirety of scripture before offering such speculative conclusions! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3324 | Lying is a sin. Rahab did it for the en, | James 2:25 | BradK | 216935 | ||
Hello edna, In answer to your question, note Rahab's words to the spies in 2:9-11- "...I know that the LORD has given you the land, and that the terror of you has fallen on us, and that all the inhabitants of the land have melted away before you. Josh 2:10 "For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to the two kings of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan, to Sihon and Og, whom you utterly destroyed. Josh 2:11 "When we heard it, our hearts melted and no courage remained in any man any longer because of you; for the LORD your God, He is God in heaven above and on earth beneath." She had obviously heard the miraculous event of the parting of the Red Sea and believed the Lord God! The most notable result of her actions are that she was commended for her faith in Heb. 11:31- "By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish along with those who were disobedient, after she had welcomed the spies in peace." (cf James 2:25) Nothing is mentioned of her "lying" in scripture as being sinful! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3325 | not all should want to be teachers-they | James 3:1 | BradK | 166892 | ||
Hi andyand, I believe you're referring to James 3:1: "Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment." BradK |
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3326 | Life is short!!! Therefore... ?!?! | James 4:14 | BradK | 190834 | ||
Hello Steve, Here is some info that you will hopefully find helpful. C.H. Spurgeon, the noted 19th-Century "Prince of Preachers", preached 3 sermons over the course of his ministry on or about James 4:14. It may aid you to read and consider what he said- Jas 4:13-17 God's Will About the Future (S2242) Jas 4:14- Pictures of Life (S3126) Jas 4:14- What is Your Life? (S1773) These can be accessed online at www.spurgeon.org. If not, I have the entire library on CD-ROM. He said this (in part) to his students about Sermons- Their Matter: "SERMONS should have real teaching in them, and their doctrine should be solid, substantial, and abundant. We do not enter the pulpit to talk for talk’s sake; we have instructions to convey important to the last degree, and we cannot afford to utter pretty nothings. Our range of subjects is all but boundless, and we cannot, therefore, be excused if our discourses are threadbare and devoid of substance. If we speak as ambassadors for God, we need never complain of want of matter, for our message is full to overflowing. The entire gospel must be presented from the pulpit; the whole faith once delivered to the saints must be proclaimed by us. The truth as it is in Jesus must be instructively declared, so that the people may not merely hear, but know, the joyful sound. We serve not at the altar of “the unknown God,” but we speak to the worshippers of him of whom it is written, “they that know thy name will put their trust in thee.” To divide a sermon well may be a very useful art, but how if there is nothing to divide? A mere division maker is like an excellent carver with an empty dish before him, To be able to deliver an exordium which shall be appropriate and attractive, to be at ease in speaking with propriety during the time allotted for the discourse, and to wind up with a respectable peroration, may appear to mere religious performers to be all that is requisite; but the true minister of Christ knows that the true value of a sermon must lie, not in its fashion and manner, but in the truth which it contains. Nothing can compensate for the absence of teaching; all the rhetoric in the world is but as chaff to the wheat in contrast to the gospel of our salvation. However beautiful the sower’s basket it is a miserable mockery if it be without seed. The grandest discourse ever delivered is an ostentatious failure if the doctrine of the grace of God be absent from it; it sweeps over men’s heads like a cloud, but it distributes no rain upon the thirsty earth; and therefore the remembrance of it to souls taught wisdom by an experience of pressing need is one of disappointment, or worse..." I trust this will be of some help, BradK |
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3327 | Some questions from a graduate | James 4:17 | BradK | 164324 | ||
Hi Mark, You ask some very good questions. Let me summarize your many questions by briefly touching on 2 aspects: 1. I think the overriding principle (for you) is found in James 4:17: "Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin." 2. There is also the principle of Christian liberty detailed in Romans 14. "So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God. Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this--not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother's way." We are all at different levels of spiritual maturity in our walk. Hopefully, as we continue to seek the Lord and become more conformed to His image, our lives will be transformed (Rom. 12:1-2). Then, "the things of the world will grow strangely dim". May I encourage you to keep on reading and studying, my friend:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3328 | getting a tattoo and is this a sin? | James 4:17 | BradK | 169191 | ||
Dear ckyconan, You do not need a tatoo to show your faith in God. (2 Cor. 5:7) The decision is yours to make and it is strictly a personal one. It is good that you seek advice, but the purpose of this Forum is bible study, not advice giving. So, I would recommend that you seek a Pastor or other close- hopefully mature- Christian(s) for advice. I might ask, would the tatoo bring glory to God? Depending on your age, would be glad you still have in 15 to 20 years? Remember: "Listen to counsel and accept discipline, That you may be wise the rest of your days." [Prov. 19:20) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3329 | Christians living together outside of ma | James 4:17 | BradK | 193931 | ||
Hello PutGod First, My thought is that this is basically a matter of your conviction. Do what you feel lead to do- in Love (1 Cor. 13:13) Two additional verses come to mind: James 4:17 and Rom. 14:22-23. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3330 | to remove fear for killing animals | James 4:17 | BradK | 216053 | ||
Hello Rajeeb, 1 John 4:18 tells us, "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love." My best advice is to consider the scripture, "Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin." (James 4:17 NASB) I hope this helps, BradK |
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3331 | sacrificing animals for drug development | James 4:17 | BradK | 216094 | ||
Hello Rajeeb, Unfortunately, I cannot give you any more clarity toward an answer since scripture gives no specific direction on this matter! I would encourage you to pray fervently and seek the Word on your own. May the Lord guide and direct you. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3332 | Is looking at porn a sin if ur single? | James 4:17 | BradK | 220883 | ||
Hello bobtanner..., I would recommend first asking yourself, "would God be pleased with me looking at porn?". The Apostle John warns us in 1 John 2:16, " For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world." Here are a couple additional scriptures to consider: James 4:17 "Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin." (NASB) Phil 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things." (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3333 | Can a Christian go to Night Clubs | James 4:17 | BradK | 222668 | ||
Hello DwigLn, Welcome to the Forum! In answer to your question, "Can a Christian go to Night Clubs": Yes, they can. However, the better question to ask is: Should a Christian go to Night Clubs? I think the answer is self-evident to a Believer. Much could be pulled from Scripture to answer against this, but the overall guiding principle is found in James 4:17, "Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin." (NASB) Here's a few more questions to consider: Would you honor the Lord Jesus Christ by this activity? Why would a Christian WANT to go to "Night Clubs" and WHAT purpose would there be for doing so? John warns us to not love the world in 1 John 2:16-16, "Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world." (NASB) Hopefully this will help in answering your question:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3334 | Is it bad to be freaky with your bf? | James 4:17 | BradK | 231699 | ||
Hi ryo123, Welcome to the Forum. I've never heard what is commonly referred to as petting called "freaky"? At any rate, James 4:17 instructs us, "Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin." (NASB) Further, Rom. 14:23 tells us, "...and whatever is not from faith is sin." So, my answer would be, yes it is sin. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3335 | Will you pray with me? | James 5:16 | BradK | 160382 | ||
Hi loobylight, I took the responses in a completely different light:-) I think applaed is too strong a word! Have you considered that you might have read these "self righteous and moral high ground" replies, wrong or out of context? Sometimes people merely want to get a reply they are looking for?- i.e., they're looking for sympathy! An objective response may have been taken as too direct- i.e, empathy. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3336 | a mother's prayer availeth much | James 5:16 | BradK | 181334 | ||
Hello idbailey, I believe James 5:16 would include both genders. The imperative at the beginning of the verse is directed to "one another": "...The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much..." Also consider the verses immediately following (17, 18) as giving an example of effective prayer. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3337 | Ridding myself of guilt and fear | James 5:16 | BradK | 235260 | ||
Hello Hasppy Soul, I'm not sure what your assumption that they have not been baptized would have to do with the reason for their guilt? What's the connection? Is the baptism to which you refer water or spiritual? One is either "in Christ" (en Christo), or not! Eph. 1:7 tells us, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace" (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3338 | Ridding myself of guilt and fear | James 5:16 | BradK | 235280 | ||
Hello Happy Soul, You said, "You can only be included in the Kingdom of God through baptism (being born again) see John 3:1-8" Again, which is it? It cannot be both water and spiritual, for then you are mixing grace and works. The two are mutually exclusive when it comes to salvation. Then you said, "Any future sins committed and the guilt that we might suffer after committing such sins can be alleviated through prayers and supplications to the Father and from prayers offered on our behalf by confessing our sins to others of like faith"? Is Christ's sacrifice on the cross not sufficiento atone for all our sins? (Cf. Eph. 1:7, 4:32, Col. 2:13; 3:13) I agree that it's true that according to Eph. 1:7, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace." (NASB) However, you've added " but only through obedient faith by our baptism is this process completed in Him."? How so? That's not what Eph. 1:7 says. We're told our redemption and forgiveness are, "...according to the riches of His grace.", not through obedient faith by our baptism. That's clearly adding to Christ's finished work! Gal. 2:16 is quite clear: "nevertheless knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the Law; since by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified." It's either all of grace or it's not (Rom. 11:6) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3339 | Ridding myself of guilt and fear | James 5:16 | BradK | 235288 | ||
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3340 | Ridding myself of guilt and fear | James 5:16 | BradK | 235327 | ||
Hello Happy Soul, My question was based upon how I read your proof text of scriptures regarding salvation. In other words your use of certain texts portayed a Soteriological view. I don't know that you are, but it's merely an educated guess:-) Correct me if I'm wrong, but as I understand what you're saying (from your posts), I get the sense that you take more of a "works-based' approach to salvation, than I would. In other words, you seem to be implying that we cooperate with God in the salvation process. My position is that we are entirely saved by grace through faith in Christ- per Eph. 2:8-9! Salvation is one of the essential doctrines of our faith- and critically important at that. We need to clearly understand how we are saved (scripturally)- and be just as clear in communicating that to others, so as to prevent confusion. Do I "limit God in His capacity to enlighten individuals without beng affiliated wiht any one group or denomination"? Of course not! None of can limit God- He alone is Sovereign, "who works all things after the counsel of His will," (Eph. 1:11). My reason for inquiring of your affiliation -maybe better termed your "theological basis"- is to understand your presuppositions with regard to Orthodoxy. How do you view and understand the essential doctrines of our faith. By knowing this, I can better understand where you're coming from and respond accordingly. Feel free to checkout my User Profile to get to know me better:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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