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741 | Elder meetings? Open or clsed? Prf txt? | Acts 20:17 | Rowdy | 117616 | ||
I don't think there is any specific guidance as to how the elders should conduct their meetings so their style of meetings apparently has been established over the centuries. The only scripture I can possibly think might apply would be the one about the golden rule. So, the elders would wisely choose to have an open meeting with the whole congregation to discuss those topics that apply to the whole and those private matters need to be discussed in private with only the parties actually involved. At least, that's the way it's done where we're members. What do you think? God bless. |
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742 | Acts23 | Acts 23:6 | Rowdy | 114784 | ||
I too have studied this subject quite a bit in the best and it does seem that Paul was not married. I don't know for certain about the requirement to become a Pharisee. The one tidbit I'd like to add to this discussion (for balance) that this guidance about leaving a spouse should apply to either the husband or the wife. Both are bound by the same guidance. Our God is chauvenistic in the ladies participation in our worship assemblies and in their role of following the man dominated leadership of the church. BUT God is NOT chauvenistic about marriage, divorce or separation. He intends for all marriages to last for a lifetime and expects us to treat the marriage break up (when it does happen) without bias to sex. |
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743 | Ephesians 2:9-10 Good works ? | Rom 1:15 | Rowdy | 109339 | ||
I think Jesus gave us the best answer with the parable of the Good Samaritan. Whenever we find something that needs doing, we're supposed to do it and give the glory to God. Forget about getting the praise of men. Remember, if that's what you're after, that's all you'll get. Each one of us has a conscience and it whispers to us all the time "I really should have done that thing/task with a little more kindness or thoughtfulness." "I could have done a better job of preparing a certain thing at work so as to allow my fellow workers more time to do their thing in response." Everything we do should be done if it were our last day on earth. We really should take WWJD more seriously than just wearing a braclet. If we did, this world would be a better place to live in. What do you think? God bless. |
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744 | What is WWJD ? | Rom 1:15 | Rowdy | 109823 | ||
I think I could certainly support both questions. WIJD is a good question to ask when we first get up and start our day. Then WWJD would be a good strategy to ask ourselves when we find ourselves being tempted or in questionable position. What do you think? God bless all who participate on this forum. I hope everyone, including those don't seem to fully appreciate the forum will grow in their maturity and come to realize God's Word really is the absolute best in this industry of religious discussions. | ||||||
745 | The Reformation | Rom 1:17 | Rowdy | 122862 | ||
In contrast, I would at least put an equal amount of value, and importance on the Restoration. The Reformation was a good basis to start but as you have stated it didn't go far enough or place the proper amount of glory and emphasis on following God's Word no matter what. The Restoration completed that process and encouraged mankind everywhere to give the proper respect to the whole Bible with the attitude that God's church in the first century was perfect. We should aspire to imitate Christ as Paul did and then maybe we can get a little closer to God's idea of a mature church in this age. Appreciate your contribution to this topic. God bless you, dear friend. --Rowdy |
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746 | The Reformation | Rom 1:17 | Rowdy | 122905 | ||
I can only refer you to history my friend on the first two questions. Regarding question 3, I can only refer you to the other recent posts, same subject. As I've stated before, I do agree with your statement that God's church was perfect. It's us, mankind that messes things up in this world. God bless. --Rowdy |
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747 | The Reformation | Rom 1:17 | Rowdy | 122929 | ||
I appreciate the sentiment of your post. I too do believe very strongly in the actions of the good men who tried to reform the Catholic organization and failed. It might be instructive to mention at this juncture that Martin Luther NEVER meant to start the Lutheran church. As a matter of fact he pleaded with his followers NOT to do so. Thus we see why the Reformation, although a very important and singifcant step in the right direction, it just didn't go far enough or with quite enough emphasis on God's Will, His Word and obedience to It. EdB's words also (at least in my mind) make it very apparent why the Restoration was necessary. However, the interpretation of God's Word in working through that Restoration also caused the tremendous splintering of the Lord's church into the many denominations we see today. This was something that our Lord and Savior specifically prayed wouldn't happen. God bless you, dear friend. I'm quite certain I too am not popular with a great number but we're in good company: Elijah, John the Baptist and Jesus Christ among many others. --Rowdy |
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748 | What does Romans 2:12 mean? | Rom 1:19 | Rowdy | 118954 | ||
I have to agree with your overall statement as indicated in several posts in response to 118406. It's interesting how many different opinions people have on this subject. I haven't figured out how they could misunderstand such a basic concept. God bless. --Rowdy PS: I'm assuming you already know how to use the Quick Search function at the right of your screen. |
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749 | What happen to people who died before | Rom 2:11 | Rowdy | 112358 | ||
I think Paul's letter to the Romans is pretty clear: Romans 2:11 For there is no partiality with God. 12For as many as have sinned without law will also perish without law, and as many as have sinned in the law will be judged by the law 13(for not the hearers of the law are just in the sight of God, but the doers of the law will be justified; The folks before the cross had to live by the Law of Moses, but now let's be clear. It was just as impossible for them to live by that law as it is for us to live up to Jesus' perfect example. In both cases, God's children have to show some portion of faith. Some showed far more faith than others, but as long as we're all trying to do the best we possibly can and ask God for forgiveness, we have to rely on God for the difference. That's called grace. Sure, this is not all laid out quite so nice and neat in the OT but we do see some implications to this end. Remember, the plan of salvation as we now know it was a mystery to all those folks. They didn't even have a clear picture of Heaven after death so practically everything they did was built on an assumption of faith. What do you think is going to happen to those folks? God bless. |
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750 | What benefit does Paul afford the Jews? | Rom 3:1 | Rowdy | 119541 | ||
I'd like to add the following: 1 John 5:6 This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ; not with the water only, but with the water and with the blood. It is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. and Rom 6:3Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. 5If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. 6For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with,[1] that we should no longer be slaves to sin-- 7because anyone who has died has been freed from sin. 8Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. 9For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. 10The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. You see, God puts us in contact with Jesus' life giving blood through our faith in Him and through our humble submission to His terms and conditions. That's why baptism is so important, that's where we contact Jesus blood. Baptism is such a humbling act indicating our acceptance of God's commands to qualify ourselves as His children and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit: forgiveness for our sins in accordance with Acts 2:38. Hope this helps and God bless. --Rowdy |
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751 | "Jesus Is God" and Christian History | Rom 3:21 | Rowdy | 109440 | ||
The quote below from Rom 3 is useful as follows: 21But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, 23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. 25God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement,[9] through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished-- 26he did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. 27Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, but on that of faith. 28For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law. 29Is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, 30since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith. 31Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law. In addition to the above, I'd like to add: a brief synopsis of the Bible. First, God was rejected in the Garden of Eden by Adam and Eve but they really represented all of mankind because no one could have done any better. Second, Christ was rejected by the world when he was put on the cross and you and I do it all over again every day we don't live an absolutely perfect life. So, third and last, the Holy Spirit has come in the form of God's Word or the Bible. If we reject it, nothing more can be said or done for that person. We all know where he/she is headed. I think there's some scripture somewhere saying this same thing but I can't recall it. So, as you can see Jesus Christ is a very, very vital part of this whole proceess. And more than that he is our High Priest. His blood is the only thing that keeps us safe from the wrath of God. I hope all this is clear. God bless. |
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752 | Was sin meant to be? | Rom 3:23 | Rowdy | 109201 | ||
I think when He created us, our Lord knew that we would get ourselves into trouble. He created within us a freedom to choose and a lust to be individuals and set our own paths. It's part of what makes us human. He created this world to be beautiful and tempting to our senses. Yes, indeed our God knew we were headed for a lifetime of sin for all of us, since the beginning of time to its end. That's the wonderful aspect of His creation: when we finally grow up and realize all this and still turn to Him, He glories in our praise, worship and devotion. If we have any doubt, one only needs to check out Rom 3 as follows: 22This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, 23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God bless in your new relationship with God. Keep studying the Word. |
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753 | Who will be saved? Few, Many or All? | Rom 3:23 | Rowdy | 109203 | ||
The only caveat I'd like to add is the fact that we must meet Christ's terms and conditions in the accepting of this gift of salvation. We humans do the same kind of thing in our legal system with the advent of someone's dying and leaving a last will and testament. The recipient must fulfill the terms and conditions of that will to receive that gift from his benefactor. We have to show God proof on Judgement Day that we really have been redeemed by His Son. | ||||||
754 | Who will be saved? Few, Many or All? | Rom 3:23 | Rowdy | 109222 | ||
No, I'm thinking mostly and referencing Heb 9 as follows: 15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. 16 For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. 17 For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth. 18 Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood. God was the author of this plan, this document as we humans would say and Christ gave His life to have it executed. I guess we could say that the Holy Spirit is the executor and delivers the gift of salvation after we fulfill the terms of this last will and testament of Christ. I do agree with you on the one point. We can't make anyone and God won't make anyone do anything to accept this gift. It most certainly has to be a willing recipient, submissive to God's will, just like that recipient in a worldly court petitioning to receive his gift from his benefactor. As to knowing something about law, I've taken 4 years of college courses in Business courses, including Contract Law. I have been a christian for 36 years and know a little something about forgiveness and have received far more than I deserve. Is there an alternate way to look at this? I don't see how but I'll try to maintain an open mind. What do you think? Anyone else? |
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755 | What was James then referring to? | Rom 4:1 | Rowdy | 119517 | ||
I have to agree with Tim. Nicely done. Yes, indeed it is like a marriage of two into one. God's Grace in man can only produce works of faith to prove that faith and Grace actually exists in the man. Otherwise how could we hope our Father will be able to distinguish us as His children from the rest of world? God bless. --Rowdy |
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756 | Where would there be no transgression? | Rom 4:15 | Rowdy | 112941 | ||
Those that live and die without knowledge of God's Word will be judged without His Words but those individuals will be judged by the "track record" they established with their conscience. This is made very clear in Rom 2:12-16. This kind of God's judgment has been going on since the beginning of time and will go on through to the end of His/our universe. It's the only way God's perfect sense of judgment could be maintained. This reflects the image of God which was installed in all of us. Tell us what you think of this matter. God bless. |
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757 | Who is included in the promise? | Rom 4:16 | Rowdy | 119801 | ||
Cited for context: Rom 4:10 How then was it credited? While he was circumcised, or uncircumcised? Not while circumcised, but while uncircumcised; 11 and he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while uncircumcised, so that he might be the father of all who believe without being circumcised, that righteousness might be credited to them, 12 and the father of circumcision to those who not only are of the circumcision, but who also follow in the steps of the faith of our father Abraham which he had while uncircumcised. 13 For the promise to Abraham or to his descendants that he would be heir of the world was not through the Law, but through the righteousness of faith. 14 For if those who are of the Law are heirs, faith is made void and the promise is nullified; 15 for the Law brings about wrath, but where there is no law, there also is no violation. 16 For this reason it is by faith, in order that it may be in accordance with grace, so that the promise will be guaranteed to all the descendants, not only to those who are of the Law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all, We should remember with most of these discussions from Paul about circumcision vs. uncircumcision, he was dealing with the aftereffects of the Judeizers, those who were following Paul and insisting that newly converted christians have themselves circumcized to be truly pleasing to God. The most important point we should get from the passage above is that neither works on our part or circumcision or anything else we could possibly do or think of can possibly qualify us to deserve God's grace. "We all fall short of God's glory" and if we were left on our own, we would all be without hope. However, because of God's Grace and His Son's willingness to go to the cross in our stead we can be fellow heirs to the Heavenly Home God has waiting for us. Now this doesn't mean we get off "Scott free" as far as our works are concerned. For our works do act as a proof that we are God's children just like the Jews' offering of sacrifices and their circumcision was their proof. The process is understood a little more clearly this way: If we don't have works (fruit of our labor), such as feeding the poor, teaching the unlearned of God or just spreading the gospel, then we don't have the Grace of God or His Spirit abiding in us. If we have these items in our lives, then we are literally compelled to be fruitful for our Lord as in the vineyard parable. The two, Grace and works, go hand in hand, one proves the existance of the other. BUT we must rely on the Grace of God to save us, as long as we really are His children. A person could compare this relationship to that showed between two cars with identical body styles but completely different engines. Without God's Grace in our lives, we have absolutely no chance of winning that race, just like a 4 cylinder engine. But when we obey God and He adds us to His family, His Grace gives us a whole new engine with full power, all we need to cross the finish line with lots to spare. Now, here's where the works come in. Some of us might be good at preaching, or singing, teaching one on one, some of us are good at encouraging like Barnabas. But we're all expected to take up our cross from the Lord and adopt a ministry if it's nothing more than posting statements to this Forum and encouraging folks to study their Bibles with challenging questions and responses to their questions. These works prove that we've got the power where it counts, inside us just like that race car. The Holy Spirit within us hums just like a finely tuned motor when we're working and sacrificing our will to our Father's Will. Thus, we prove our faithfulness IAW Rev 2:10 over and over again. Our confidence grows as our knowledge of God's Word grows within us. And as our knowledge and confidence grows, so do the Grace and Love of God grow within us. Our friends and neighbors notice the way we're different with our talk and our priorities. It's easy to see that works in this scenario takes a back seat to Grace as they should but that back seat MUST be filled. Otherwise the Grace from God within us begins to wither away and eventually leave us just like King Saul. Yes Grace and works go hand in hand together like salt and pepper, peaches and cream. I'm convinced we can't get to Heaven both of them as reflected James 2. Grace and faith by themselves indicates a dead faith. I hope this clarifys the issue at little bit. God bless. --Rowdy |
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758 | other bible refrences | Rom 5:7 | Rowdy | 123053 | ||
I would think one of the best contrasts in this regard would be the story of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10. God bless. --Rowdy |
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759 | What's the most important msg of Romans | Rom 5:8 | Rowdy | 133642 | ||
Just rec'd this quote from a good friend Grace is the incomprehensible fact that God is well pleased with a man, and that a man can rejoice in God. Only when grace is recognized to be incomprehensible is it grace. Grace exists, therefore, only where the Resurrection is reflected. Grace is the gift of Christ, who exposes the gulf which separates God and man, and, by exposing it, bridges it. ... Karl Barth, The Epistle to the Romans Tell me what you think. I thought it's pretty good. God bless. Rowdy |
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760 | Romans 6:4 sanctification or salvation? | Rom 6:4 | Rowdy | 131467 | ||
It seems to me that all of these features of christianity are bestowed upon those when they choose to submit to Christ as their Lord and Master. Baptism does seem to be the final step to put one in God's family but process of sanctification or "working out one's salvation" just starts at this point. We must see ourselves as eventually graduating from the milk of the Word and growing so as to understanding the tougher issues in God's Word. We also must see ourselves adding to our Christian nature the Armor of God, the Fruits of the Spirit and imitating the christians of the first century by bestowing acts of kindness to all on whom we come into contact like Christ our Lord. Of course eventually, we learn to avoid both the sin of commission as well as the sin of ommission and strive to gain a closer relationship with God by teaching as we're gifted to do so. We should learn to take up our cross, adopt a ministry as we see a need in our own community of christians. And of course, everyone knows we can never "retire" from Christianity until we die, Rev 2:10. I hope this helps and God bless. Rowdy |
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