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261 | pray to God or Jesus or same?? | Rom 1:8 | GeorJoy | 94077 | ||
Thanks Dear Soul. Your note is well taken, but your definition is simply too technical for my taste. While I agree in essence, it exudes a following of a Law. The way some end their prayers is simply their way. I personally often end them with an Amen. I generally begin them with "In the name of my lord and savior, I come before Thee to give thanks and praise, and to .... The Father knows who is my Lord and savior. He also knows the heart of the one who prays. John 14:13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. I personally believe in the "K I S S" rule. Keep it simple, stupid. Our Lord put it as simple as it can be put. Anything beyond what He said can only be attributed to the stupidity and self professed wisdom of man, and can only serve only to confuse and confound the brethren and babes in Christ. Rom 8:34 …. It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. To ask in Christ's name, is to plead his merit and intercession, and to (depend upon that plea.) The gift of the Spirit is a fruit of Christ's mediation, bought by his merit, and received by his intercession. God Bless George |
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262 | pray to God or Jesus or same?? | Rom 1:8 | GeorJoy | 94078 | ||
I have a strong feeling that yours was more a statement than a question. It is apparent you are not listening, for you did not answer my question. Thus I will waste no more of your time. George |
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263 | How does any Homosexual believe they are | Rom 1:19 | GeorJoy | 91551 | ||
What is important is NOT what you, I, or anyone else BELIEVES. WHAT (IS) IMPORTANT IS WHAT THE WORD OF GOD STATES. And the Word STATES that those of whom you speak "are an abomination." A concise version of Webster's definition of the word "abomination" is "extreme disgust and hatred : LOATHING." Whether you like it or not, the answer to your question is NO. No amount of discussion, debating or arguing will change the answer. Going a little deeper however; Can a homosexual get saved? Yes. But like everyone else, they have to BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR, REPENT of their sin(S,) ask for forgiveness; then and only then will they be saved from the wages of their sin(s.) Unlike in this (so called) modern day society, there is no favoritism or special privileges where God all mighty is concerned. I am sure you will have already been quoted what I am about to quote, but the following is THE WORD. There will be not one single letter of it changed from the beginning of time to the end thereof... Rom 1:24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Rom 1:25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. Rom 1:26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: Rom 1:27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. Rom 1:28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; There relationship with God is between them and God. They will be the ones who spend eternity in the burning pits of Hades. Scripture also states that "their blood will be on the heads of those who do not inform them" of the wages of their sins. George |
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264 | How does any Homosexual believe they are | Rom 1:19 | GeorJoy | 91558 | ||
You stated "Do I think Ninevah would have been saved without Jonah pointing out thier sin? Only God knows this," WRONG! God gave us His word that we should discern good from evil, and know His perfect will. No matter how hard we may try, our will will never be His unless it is within the context of His perfect will. It is apparent from your posts to date, that you have no desire for knowledge or discernment, only justification through twisting, deluting and redefining the word, as did Saton, the current lord and master of those whom you try to justify, when he tryed to tempt Jesus. The mere claim that "you have accepted God's gift of grace brought to us through Jesus...who died for our sins" is hogwash without the evidence of repentance and the "renewing of the mind" which is the evidence of the rebirth. George |
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265 | How does any Homosexual believe they are | Rom 1:19 | GeorJoy | 91562 | ||
The servant is condemned only by the Master. If he is not a servant in the first place, it is the DUTY of those who are servants of THE Master to point out the Masters qualifications. If The Master has made it plain that something is detestable in His sight, is it not the duty of the servants to inform the "wantabe" or non servant before he meets with THE MASTERS WRATH? Admittedly, there are servants who's zeal, ignorance or whatever one should call it, who would appear to pass on The Masters "judgement," rather than his written qualifications. Those servants Will answer to The Master in due season. George |
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266 | How does any Homosexual believe they are | Rom 1:19 | GeorJoy | 91883 | ||
Oh, I have thought about it my friend. More than you will ever know. If the fact that I quote scripture concerning this subject you have chosen to support, offends you so, I'd suggest that you not be angry with me. Take your anger to the one whom I quoted. It is not mine to judge. It is mine to know what scripture says. You asked, and you got it my friend. Why is it that everyone I have ever heard who supports homosexuality as you portrayed yourself as doing, without fail, uses the same tactics you are trying to use. You ignore the positive in my post and focus on what you consider the negative, or (my judgment,) which just so happens to be, not my judgment but the warning (quoted from the word of God,) of the final judgment of the one dies in such sin? How would you suggest a homosexual be turned from his path of destruction? Acceptance, tolerance and understanding? Well, I understand, but I will never tolerate or except such filth in my presence, for if you are going to live with dogs, you will get fleas. No matter how clean they appear. If you want to waller in the hog pen, don’t tell me I have to sit beside you on a bus. My children don’t have to either. Can’t you folks come up with a different tactic? Or is it that this one has been so effective in swaying society that you have none other? You pretend to be oh so concerned for the poor innocent, abused, and misunderstood homosexual and his or her lifestyle, when in actuality, rather than trying to lead them away from the inevitable death they are facing, you are trying to justify the sin and sway the minds of others who are not on that particular path. A bank robber and a murderer are no less guilty than a homosexual. There are still idiots who would free even the worse of them. They once did free a murderer rather than an innocent man. The innocent man was Jesus. The fact that crimes against nature such as homosexuality aren’t considered crimes against society doesn’t change one letter of the scripture I quoted you. You, my friend, if you do not consider, not what I say, but what I and others try to show you in Gods word; “if you continue on the path you currently trod,” would be better off if a millstone were hanged about your neck and that you were drowned in the depth of the sea. I don’t know you, my friend. And, no matter how it sounds, I do not intend this as a personal attack on any individual. I do intend it as an eye opener, to anyone who would support such sin, rather than condemning the sin, and at the least, attempting to lead the sinner to repentance. “if you continue on the path you currently trod,” Now is that my judgment, my “oh so concerned” friend? No. It is not judgment. Like it or not, it is FACT… It is also your decision, not mine or anyone else’s judgment, as to whether or not you will Face this fact when your time comes… George |
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267 | What does "being a homosexual" mean? | Rom 1:19 | GeorJoy | 91887 | ||
Pastor, you have more than earned my respect. I haven't read all the posts on this topic, just the ones in response to my notes. I would like to note that it is not the sinner that is condemned by those who should debate this topic, it is the sin according to the word. David's acknowledgement and "repentance" is noted in this Psalm, not his, or anyone's request that his sin be accepted by society, forced on anyone or tolerated and taught as an "alternate lifestyle." And most assuredly, not the acceptance or turning of the Church's (and scripturally learned individuals) head to to such. Just one of the many members In Christ George |
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268 | How does any Homosexual believe they are | Rom 1:19 | GeorJoy | 91888 | ||
Not really a slap in HIS face, for this is inconceiviable. More like "An abomination" 1 : something abominable; (worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : DETESTABLE" 2 : extreme disgust and hatred : LOATHING George |
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269 | How does any Homosexual believe they are | Rom 1:19 | GeorJoy | 91889 | ||
Is your argument coming from the sprit or the soul? George |
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270 | Megiddo, do I understand you correctly? | Rom 1:19 | GeorJoy | 91890 | ||
We "Christians" (and, I might add anyone else who has professed Christ, confessed and repented,) are forgiven, for as it says in Rom 8:1; There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Not according to what? what? Did it say "flesh?" So, in answer to one of your previous questions; NO. We who are saved have no sin. For we are washed in the Blood of Jesus, and though our sins were as crimson, they are now whiter than snow; it is made as though we have not sined by the One who is capiable of making those things which were, those things which were not. (I have pariphrase, but it is in the Word.) Megiddo, do I understand you correctly? Are you asking; 1) Can a homosexual be saved and continue that lifestyle? 2) Can a homosexual "repent" and be saved? 3) Why can't homosexuals be welcomed with opened arms? 4) All of the above George |
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271 | Megiddo, do I understand you correctly? | Rom 1:19 | GeorJoy | 92026 | ||
This question really surprises me coming from you, Justme. Please do not take the following as a personal attack, for it is in no way meant to be. It is simply fact. If you could understand what you had read, then you would have understood what it is I have said. How well have you read it anyway, not what "I" wrote, but what I am sure you have already read, (or at least certain portions thereof,) for I only quoted and paraphrased what therein was said? Just me. What more can one hope to be? I would expect that when ones eyes are opened to scripture, one would could see the answer to that question, for if I am "Just Me", then I would ask, WHERE IS HE? Will being "Just ME" or for that matter "As is" provide anyone with salvation? What blessedness is there in being "Just Me" or “As is?” My joy is in KNOWING that I am in Him, and He is in me. Scripture does not say that "Just Me" or "As is" is good enough. Quiet contrary. What it does say is what I have already quoted and paraphrased on this topic. If one does not understand what has been said herein, and in my other posts concerning this topic; perhaps it is time for that one to clear the mind of what he thinks he knows and get down on his or her knees and do some serious praying. Does the song "Just As I Am" provide salvation? George |
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272 | Megiddo, do I understand you correctly? | Rom 1:19 | GeorJoy | 92294 | ||
Your quote of 1 Jn is absolutely correct. Please ponder the leavened statement that “all true, born again Christians are without sin.” At the risk of sounding contradictory, I would also say that “we Christians are simply saved sinners.” For all (have) sinned, and come short of the glory of God Rom 3:23 . And, “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1Jo 1:8,” Paul said “I die daily(1Co 15:31 KJV,)”. And, “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; [yet not I, but Christ liveth in me:] and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Gal 2:20 ” When one accepts Christ as his or her Savior and begins to (walk in the spirit;) does that one not accept the deliverance from sin, and righteousness that Christ provided on the cross (for all believers.) (Isa 1:18 KJV) Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. “they shall be as wool.” I don’t think that wool is depicted as having blemishes. Although I didn’t take the time to clarify in my previous post, I am not saying in essence that Christians [are not sinners.] What I am saying is that a “BLOOD WASHED, BORN AGAIN) Christian is WITHOUT SIN “This is the MEAT of the word.” Forgive me if this humble servant is incapable of serving it in a more appetizing manor. Please forgive me if I appeared to suggest that “you” lack anything, for I am most lacking. The skills, and spiritual maturity you speak of are anything but basic. They are the most difficult, yet easiest gifts there are to attain. When I personally attain them (to my satisfaction,) I am afraid I will no longer be able to wag my tongue. I have thought about your (Justme and ASIS) since I made that post. I did not intend in any way to cut you, or anyone else down by that statement. I have also pondered the song “Just as I am,” and have come to the conclusion in my own personal spiritual way of thinking, that Justme, asis, and Just as I am, is exactly what the Lord wants (when we first come to Him,) for if we were to come to him as anything else, we would be liars. However, I feel that I, personally have become more than Justme, since having met my Savior. I am now “HeInMe.” At least, that is what I strive to be. (There is so much more that is to be said in this paragraph, but I know you can read it in.) Once again, please forgige me for being so blunt, but justme and asis, (to me) depicts self satisfaction. Who amoung our brotherhood is as such? I don’t suggest it, and I would feel guilty if you did, but if you were to take the above as a screen name, it wouldn’t bother me. If you did change your screen name though, I pray you would somehow let me know, for I feel as though I have set beside you in the pews of this little church of ours. Your Brother in Christ George |
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273 | HELP ME PLEASE...I am not content! | Rom 12:1 | GeorJoy | 101957 | ||
Dear soul, seek professional advise. A forum such as this is a dangerous place to seek such advise. First though, I would suggest you take your burdon to Him whos yoke is not too heavy to bear. Ours is an ALMIGHTY God. There is nothing He can not do. And if you have accepted His son, confessed your sins and are doing your best, there is nothing you can ask "In His name" that will not be done. The thought itself is not the sin. It is the execution thereof. Do not allow such thoughts to grow in your mind. Meditate on His word. Prayerfully in Christ George |
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274 | HELP ME PLEASE...I am not content! | Rom 12:1 | GeorJoy | 102177 | ||
I should think that you. dear one who knows and passes judgement on the very thoughts of others, should yourself consider the words of Paul. And those of the one in whos name Paul came. I suppose you would have been the one to proudly step forward when our Lord made the statement in Joh 8:7. Open your eyes dear soul! It is not the person God hates. It is the sin! There is but one "unpardonable" sin. Like it or not, this is not it. Exhorting in Christ George |
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275 | HELP ME PLEASE...I am not content! | Rom 12:1 | GeorJoy | 102296 | ||
I gave this person nothing more than a little kindness, dear friend. Whether or not you realize it, your post exuded condemnation and your hatred of the sin. Kindness, that's what I tried to show, along with some biblical advise, rather than condemnation. I hate the abominable thoughts and actions of such, as bad as anyone who is not biblically ignorant. I also have realized that at times my hatred for such sin tends to override Christ's love within. I should suggest you attempt some realizations of your own before it is too late, and the realization that through self righteous indignanty, rather than turning some (to) the Lord, you yourself have turned them (away)from Him, as have many who profess the name of One who so many years ago, in not so many words said to the Scribes what I am now saying to you and all who do not think before the wag the rudder, today. Exhorting dear souls, NOT bashing in Christ George |
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276 | HELP ME PLEASE...I am not content! | Rom 12:1 | GeorJoy | 102333 | ||
I am sure you have read my previous notes concerning this matter. George |
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277 | HELP ME PLEASE...I am not content! | Rom 12:1 | GeorJoy | 102378 | ||
Pro 17:10 I will not attempt delivery of your stripes, nor do I see any reproof coming from your dirrection, dear soul; only what presents itself as a lack of scriptural learning; or at the very least, a lack of the application thereof, for you are using the "hunt and peck" method of delivering scripture. You need to consider the bible as "a whole" before attempting deliverance of the Word. 2Ti 2:15 I will not argue with you either. Please consider Ecc 10:12 Gal 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. I will conclude all correspondence with you stating that, herein I have followed the instruction given in Pro 26:5 Lovingly EXHORTING In Christ George |
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278 | Open mouth, insert foot | Rom 12:6 | GeorJoy | 99787 | ||
Through my biblical studies, I have recently found why I am as I am. In the KJV, Ro:7:6 through 8, Paul lists seven gifts, of which the 4th is “exhortation.” I George AKA GeorJoy, am one who exhorts. Per Merriam Webster; exhortation is defined as follows 1 : an act or instance of exhorting 2 : language intended to incite and encourage. transitive senses : to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly intransitive senses : to give warnings or advice : make urgent appeals –exhorter noun My years have taught me more than a little about human nature. What I have yet to understand where human nature is concerned, is why it is that many, and at times “most” choose to bring out the first of the transitive senses of my gift? At times I catch myself wanting to argue a point on which I have nothing other than hearsay on which to base my argument. 99.875 percent of the time, I can catch myself and shut my mouth before I put my foot in it. Why is it that there are many who would rather put both feet in their mouth and then continue arguing, rather than keep it shut in the first place? Or at the very least, shut up when the realization hits them that they are wrong. One can often see this realization in their expression, but they go on and on. One knows they are not as stupid as they portray… Or are they. Any biblically based thoughts and passages on this matter will be appreciated. George |
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279 | Open mouth, insert foot | Rom 12:6 | GeorJoy | 99844 | ||
I am only beginning in my formal studies. I have barely scratched the surface, yet this one discovery was a pleasing surprise and has truly been an eye opener, for I always considered it (exhortation,) more of a curse than a blessing. Yet, even as I have often stated in this forum, “the Lord gave me my big mouth, then He gave me His word.” There is no doubt that He will now use my big mouth to spread His word. I really don’t feel that it is my calling to be a pastor teacher. Perhaps a teacher, perhaps something else, who other than He knows, but in the end; whatever the Lord intends me to do, I want to be fully prepared to do it as none other could… Makarios, I have read many of your posts. You, among a select few in this forum have won my total respect and admiration. I sincerely appreciate your comments, and I thank God for those such as yourself and all who are Gods gifts to the body. God Bless George |
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280 | Are we Stupid or Lazy? Our Soul at stak | Rom 14:12 | GeorJoy | 89280 | ||
I see so many questions here. I am gratefull for them for they make me think and research. What I simply don't understand is WHY there are so many LAZY people where the WORD of God is concerned. It is ones MORTAL SOUL at Stake. Why do people ALWAYS turn to people for the interpritation of Gods word? Surely in this country today, bibles are readily available to everyone who has a desire to have one. Oh, but I don't understand what I read? Are you Stupid? 1 a : slow of mind : OBTUSE b : given to unintelligent decisions or acts : acting in an unintelligent or careless manner c : lacking intelligence or reason : Or are you simply Lazy? not easily aroused to activity. LAZY suggests a disinclination to work or to take trouble *convenience foods for lazy cooks*. INDOLENT suggests a love of ease and a settled dislike of movement or activity *the heat made us all indolent*. SLOTHFUL implies a temperamental inability to act promptly or speedily when action or speed is called for *fired for being slothful about filling orders*. If one reads the word they will learn that they will eventually learn it. So why can we not learn from the experiances of others? Just wondering... George |
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