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61 | should i be part of a ministry? | Bible general Archive 2 | Rowdy | 133193 | ||
I would respond with scripture 1 Tim 6:17 Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. 18 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, 19 storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed. This is some of the positive motivation and now for the other side, the Lord does give us some negative to motivate us from: James 4:17 Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin. Christ Jesus puts it like this Luke 9:23 And He was saying to them all, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. 27 "Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. I don't think God could have been any more clear. We can call this working for the Master, working in His vineyard, doing good deeds, call it almost anything you like. All I know is it's NOT an option and this guidance applies to everyone who really wants to go to Heaven. I prefer to call what I'm doing for the Lord my ministry of service to Him. I'll be the first to admit we're all tempted to take a vacation now and again. We're even tempted to think at some point, we've earned a retirement but then I look again at the examples from God's Word, especially His Son, our Lord and King and then I feel ashamed. I hope this helps in your resolve to be obedient. God bless. Rowdy |
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62 | "You did not choose Me" | John 15:16 | Rowdy | 133190 | ||
In contrast, I would offer the following: John 8:31 So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, "If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; John 8:32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." John 8:33 They answered Him, "We are Abraham's descendants and have never yet been enslaved to anyone; how is it that You say, 'You will become free'?" John 8:34 Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin. John 8:35 "The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son does remain forever. John 8:36 "So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. and Acts 13:38 "Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, Acts 13:39 and through Him everyone who believes is freed from all things, from which you could not be freed through the Law of Moses. There's a lot more scripture on this subject so I encourage you to get the WHOLE picture from God, with special emphasis on the NT. God bless. Rowdy |
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63 | Are miracles for today? | 1 Cor 13:8 | Rowdy | 133189 | ||
Thanks, I appreciate your note of support. I just read your profile and can identify with the difficulties of the church there in California. Just about 4 years ago, my wife and I lived in Reno, NV (yeah Sin City), and were glad to move back to the South, a little closer to home. Now I'm a deacon for the second time in my life and both my wife and I are very much active in our congregation. We both have our ministeries and really enjoy the close fellowship in the congregation. Things are also much better in our marriage. God bless you, dear friend. Rowdy |
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64 | Why did the Savior Dread the Cup? | Matt 26:38 | Rowdy | 133170 | ||
Acknowledging all of your post as being good. When I think about this question, I like to emphasize that this was (as far as we know) Jesus' very first time to be separated from His Father. So it's quite possible (just maybe) He didn't know what to expect upon taking on ALL the sins of the whole world and meeting Satan on his turf. We see in the Bible that Jesus was incredibly close to His Father and talked to Him often and with great intimacy. So I'm thinking he was far more desirous of getting out of this dying business because of this separation from God than his concern about the pain and torture of the cross. I can't think of a scripture to support this conclusion so I'll just label this as my opinion. God bless. Rowdy |
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65 | Are miracles for today? | 1 Cor 13:8 | Rowdy | 133168 | ||
Just trying to help with a post from my past. Apparently you and the others of your faith are getting a lot of heat because of your background. I thought I'd try to help you and some others get to the actual root cause of all the controversy. You see, here at the Study Bible Forum, ALL of us believe in ALL of the Bible and the Bible's most emphatic point to us modern earth dwellers in this century is that Jesus Christ is the Living God in charge of this world. He came to this planet of sinful man for the express purpose of saving the souls of ALL mankind, past, present and future with His Perfect sacrifice of His own sinless body and life. IF a person come to the SBF to discuss and exchange views and ideas about all the above, it MUST be done WITH the acknowledgement of that previous statement being ABSOLUTE TRUTH. If we can't get that acknowledgement up front in advance from such a person, everything else is valueless and not really worthy of discussion by anyone, at least to those on the Forum. Now, I myself had absolutely nothing to do with drafting up the rules to the Forum but I try to abide by them. I know Hank and some of the others don't like it when I fail to cite book, chapter and verse when I make a statement but that's because I've cited it before in a previous post. Anyway, we ALL from an early age in life learn that we must play by the rules when we join an organization. Now your decision is really quite simple: either acknowledge the ABSOLUTE TRUTH of the statements above or refrain from posting statements of your own to the Forum. That of course DOES NOT mean that you can't read and enjoy the posts you see on the Forum. Also some of the folks on the Forum cite their own E-Mail address so you could attempt to communicate directly with them in that manner. Now the basic reason for this rigid requirement is simply to keep the Forum in some semblance of order and you know we're commanded to do that, 1 Cor 14:40. Without giving Christ His due according to His Last Will and Testament, we ALL do Him a serious dishonor and we would have to pay dearly for such an infraction at Judgment Day. There's one more subject of interest: Cults. There's been several questions back and forth about this and of course the word means different things to different people. But the one basic thing that it means to Forum participants is that a person who refuses to acknowledge the truth of Jesus as cited above would be considered to be a member of a cult. Now I realize that probably doesn't please you but I'm afriad that's a fact that's well reconized throughout the vast majority of Christendom. I do sincerely hope this clarifies the whole matter for you and the other participants of your faith. I really wish no ill toward you or anyone else. I'm afraid that's just the way things are done here at the Forum. I also pray God will bless you as you study Him AND His Son in His Word. Maintain an open mind AND an open heart to His Will. Pray often about this subject. -- God bless. Rowdy |
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66 | acts 15 council decides its significance | NT general Archive 1 | Rowdy | 132863 | ||
This is a very, very old question on the Forum and has been dealt with many, many times. My particular chop on the matter is Post No 119473. Hopefully, you already know but just in case... Simply insert the key words, i.e. Council Jerusalem in the Quick Search at the upper right of your screen and you'll get a large number of posts on this subject. After reading all of this or some portion thereof, why don't you give us your chop on this controversy and ask a specific question. God bless. Rowdy |
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67 | God's Name in the New Testament | NT general Archive 1 | Rowdy | 132602 | ||
The only thing I can think of is to remind about the fact that God gave His Son all authority in Matt 28 to rule this world during this dispensation. This is further endorsed in Col 1:13 For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities--all things have been created through Him and for Him. 17 He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. 18 He is also head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything. 19 For it was the Father's good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him, 20 and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven. I hope this helps and God bless. Rowdy |
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68 | Is the rapture biblically supported? | 1 Thess 4:17 | Rowdy | 132567 | ||
As I alluded to in my previous post, on this very important subject, I'm certain that God would be very clear about something so incredibly vital and important to the whole world. In my mind, all the actual scriptures from God's Word you've cited are referring to the end of the world and Judgment Day immediately following thereafter. Again, I emphasize I see nothing from God's Word which paints a clear picture of anything or any phase of events between this world and the ultimate Judgment Day as clearly depicted by Jesus with the parting of sheep and goats, the straight and narrow way versus the broad way to Hell. Please enlighten me with actual scriptures from the Bible depicting this rapture or the 1000 year reign of God with beings from this earth over other beings from this earth. God bless. Rowdy |
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69 | Titus 3:5 and washing of regeneration | Titus 3:5 | Rowdy | 132566 | ||
In my opinion, the reason for the splintering of the Lord's church is much like that of "opening of Pandor's box." Once the apostacy happened, which was inevitable as predicted by the Apostles throughout the NT, it was virtually impossible to get the church back to Her Original and Perfect condition as installed by the Holy Spirit in Acts 1-2. This basic "method of operation" for mankind was started long ago starting in the Garden of Eden, after the flood, substituting kings instead of God installed judges on through to Jesus time. The Isrealites rejected the prophets throughout the OT...it's simply not within mankind on the whole to prefer God's guidance on this earth. We see this principle further endorsed by Jesus with words about Judgment in Matt 7:13 "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14 "For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it. We humans are finite; we're physical whereas our God infinite and spiritual. His thoughts and ways are so far above our thoughts and ways, so in our present condition, there's no way the bulk of mankind would ever qualify to be in the presence of God. This alien relationship also applies to the church or anything else started by God. All Creations by God always start off perfectly...it's left up to mankind on earth to mess them up. If this begins to sound like I'm down or slamming human-kind too much, that's because we tend to think too much of ourselves; just look at this growing trend of humanism. But "with God, we can do all things." That's the most important conclusion to draw from all this. I hope this helps and God bless. Rowdy |
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70 | How can I show the Bible is truth? | John 14:6 | Rowdy | 132539 | ||
The best suggestion I can offer to you is the website www.apologeticspress.org. There, Dr. Bert Thompson and his staff put together a wide array of publications summarizing and describing in detail evidences in support of God's Word and Christianity in general. Some of these evidences are based both on Bible and God's world. Dr. Thompson draws logical conclusions from science, archeology and almost every other facet of life. I've used some of his publications in a recent class with in our congregation on Sunday morning adult class. Dr. Thompson even organizes his lessons on Christian Evidences into three different levels: for beginners, intermediate and advanced. I used the intermediate and they were great. But I do need to be honest with you: They do get a little technical, some more than others so some folks might be blown away by all the educated sound of it all. And finally they DON'T answer EVERY single question with absolute authority as God does expect us to use our intellect to some extent but ultimately He wants us to accept Him and His Word on faith. I hope you find the website as useful as I have. God bless. Rowdy |
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71 | What is your opinion on this? | 1 Cor 7:19 | Rowdy | 132271 | ||
Amen, and preach on, dear friend!! Thanks for the additional support and scripture. God bless you and all those who actually hear AND obey His Words. Rowdy |
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72 | Denounce militant Islam? | Matt 5:44 | Rowdy | 132214 | ||
Hank, my dear friend, it does sometimes seem that you're trying to pick a fight. I don't think I would have made such a statement as Alien's which you quoted but I don't really see any cause for the statement you've made. In the words of Voltaire from centuries ago, "I may disagree with you say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it." As long as a statement isn't in defiance of scripture or a slam against the Godhead, we really should try to be open-minded to a person's position and level of maturity in Christ, especially we can't possibly know each other very well over the internet/Forum. Regardless as to how you take this statement from me, I wish God's blessings on you and your. Rowdy |
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73 | What is your opinion on this? | 1 Cor 7:19 | Rowdy | 132196 | ||
In addition to the post you've already received with good guidance, to your rather difficult situation, I would respond with the following: Acts 16:1 Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. And a disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek, 2 and he was well spoken of by the brethren who were in Lystra and Iconium. 3 Paul wanted this man to go with him; and he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those parts, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. Here we see Paul has Timothy, his beloved son in the faith circumcised so that he could win over some of the Jews to the christian faith. On the other hand, he strongly defends Titus' decision NOT to be circumcised. The overriding principle is stated in Col 3:11. Remember, Paul was willing, as much as possible without compromise of God's Will, "to be all things to all people so as to win some to the cause of Christ." Timothy was following the guidance of his mentor, Apostle Paul so as to continue this tradition of leading many to Christ. But Paul's main point according to Col 3:11 is that a person should NOT and CANNOT require another human being to be circumcised or NOT to be circumcised. It's the individual's choice, as demonstrated by Timothy and Titus, both of whom were acceptable to God. I hope this is clear and God bless. Rowdy |
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74 | An Admission of an Atheist | Ps 53:1 | Rowdy | 132178 | ||
Both of these quotes are quite thought provoking. Thanks for sharing. God bless. Rowdy | ||||||
75 | An Admission of an Atheist | Ps 53:1 | Rowdy | 132145 | ||
I guess almost everybody has heard the joke about the man who waits to be saved after he gets stuck on his porch when a flood invades his yard. He turns down neighbors driving by and offering him a means of escape. He claims God will rescue him. Finally he goes to the rooftop where he declines both a boat and a helicopter saying the same thing. Then he dies and asks God why did he not rescue him. God's famous reply: "I sent your neighbors in a car and then a boat and a helicoptor. Why did you turn them away?" Just because an atheist turns a blind eye to all the wonderful evidence in the world proving the existance of God, that doesn't mean that the evidence disappears or negate the fact that God is alive and well. God bless. Rowdy |
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76 | Is the rapture biblically supported? | 1 Thess 4:17 | Rowdy | 132142 | ||
Pardon me for interjecting but permit me to submit a question. I acknowlege readily enough the verses above are certainly referring to the hereafter. But why and how do you conclude that this and all other related verses from the Bible are NOT referring to the first few seconds/minutes of the beginning of Judgment Day? Please explain. God bless. Rowdy |
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77 | is it wrong to wear fine clothing | 1 Tim 2:9 | Rowdy | 132046 | ||
"Land of Goshen" Did you wake up on the wrong side of the Forum, maybe in another universe? It seems you have gone off on the half of the world that doesn't agree with your jaundiced opinion. I would like to encourage to take maybe another minute of your precious time and study all of my posts and you'll see I don't make hasty judgments and I certainly don't take them lightly. In my post to EdB, I was giving praise where praise was due. I do agree with you, christian ladies displaying their bodies in such a matter so as to entice men to think lewd thoughts is certainly NOT what God prefers and I think EdB acknowledged as much in his post. However, apparently this lifestyle can be addicitive like drugs. So, I'm satisfied with the maturity that EdB has shown that he knows what he's doing with the souls of these young ladies. He understands the weight of such a burden and I'm certain he's in constant prayer about it all the time. My big question to you is What are you doing to eliminate this kind of sinful activity where you live? With an attitude in need of an adjustment like it is, I would suggest your moving to a big huge city where you can apply your skills and knowledge of God's Word and there I'm sure you'll be promptly humbled by God. I do hope this has been enlightening to you. Regardless, God bless. Do continue studying and praying on this matter and above all, pray for humility. When you post such a statement, please do the recipient a favor and be clear about what you're criticizing in their post. Please don't waste our time. Thanks and again, God bless. Rowdy |
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78 | Rowdy, Rowdy, are you sure? | 1 Tim 2:9 | Rowdy | 132034 | ||
I'm not exactly sure what you're questioning "What am I sure" about? I could infer maybe from the previous posts on this thread but I'd rather be certain so please make it plain to me. Tell me exactly what you're trying to say in regard to my previous post. Thanks and God bless. Rowdy | ||||||
79 | author | Bible general Archive 2 | Rowdy | 131502 | ||
You must have punched the "enter" button on your keyboard prematurely, right? Please expound on you query. I promise, eventually you'll get a response from someone. God bless. Rowdy |
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80 | Love/Feed/Tend His Sheep | Mark 6:34 | Rowdy | 131500 | ||
As I tried to explain in my Post no 131453, it appears that God recognizes in the best of mankind, we usually muster up enough love between family members and maybe even a few select friends as shown in: Luke 6:27 "But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. 29To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either. 30Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back. 31And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise. 32"But if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive back, what credit is that to you? For even sinners lend to sinners to receive as much back. 35But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. 36Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful. The real difference as portrayed above is when we as God's children learn to truly love the most common sinner amongst us, even when he's NOT our friend. We should always love the sinner but hate his sin. Yes, I agree, that's tough to do. That's what makes us human and separates us from God, and separates His Thoughts, His Ways from our thoughts and ways. Surely you've experienced this kind of worldly love in your lifetime. We humans (especially Americans) think so casually about love. I've said it before and will repeat myself: We'll turn to the most treasured being to us (our spouse) on this planet and tell her we'll love her forever and minutes later exclaim with delight we love our favorite food when it's put down in front of us. We humans are so fickle. We love that same person one minute and an hour later fight like cats and dogs over a stupid TV show and whose turn it is to watch their favorite show after promising we'll strive to spend quality time together. No, my friend only God can show us what real, genuine true Agape type love really is. He did it with the sending of His Son for all of us, even the most vile sinner that's ever lived. Would you have done such a thing with your most prized and beloved son or some other family member? Would you have given up that sweet innocent child for some scumbag who doesn't really deserve to be spat upon in the world's judgment? No, I doubt if I would have done such a thing either. That, my friend is what distinguishes between these two kinds of love. You ask "Why? How can this be possible?" I don't really know. All I know is I read it in my Bible and it's endorsed so many, many times by God's Words AND His Actions. Yes, His Actions speak louder than His Words as do ours. Which level of love will we strive for? I'm going to do my best to obey my God and strive for His. Sure, I'll fail and will continue to fail but I'll get back up and continue to try because He told me to. Do continue studying and praying on this, my friend. God bless. Rowdy |
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