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341 | calling all sinners | Matt 13:11 | Wild Olive Shoot | 160786 | ||
Ebrain, You stated: “If when you read, it is your will that God's will be done, and you really mean it, then you will know exactly what God is saying to you.” I don’t necessarily disagree with you and can’t really, but I believe God has determined to use others as well, to edify us for whatever reason. The verses you pointed out do support your statement but I think it is also important to realize that God can, and does, not only use His word to instruct us, but men who our strong in its understanding as well. I’d point out Acts 8:26-40. There is no indication that the Ethiopian was reading and not really trying to know the truth. He was in Jerusalem to worship after all. For whatever purpose God intended, He determined to send Philip to teach this man about the Christ. I think this shows that not always do we have the capacity to understand, due to our own self or some other means, and therefore God has bestowed upon certain men the ability to teach His word when and where He may have determined. I know many times I have read God’s word and have struggled with it. But thanks to Him, He has allowed me the opportunity to associate with men who are well grounded in His word who have properly instructed me otherwise. There are many good teachers, pastors and ministers whose calling is to teach the word of God and instruct others in His word. Don’t unintentionally sell them short. God has seen a purpose for them and we should recognize that. Just some thoughts brother. WOS |
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342 | mustard seed and the kindgom of heaven? | Matt 13:31 | Wild Olive Shoot | 149136 | ||
I think more along the lines that the Kingdom will start with small beginnings and grow and produce great results. I think you could also view this as Christianity starting out small and growing into a worldwide community of believers. God is building a worldwide Kingdom. The turn on yeast is interesting to me. Elsewhere it is used to depict evil of uncleanness. But Jesus used it here as a symbol of growth. The little minor ingredient of yeast permeates the whole loaf. So although the Kingdom started small and barely visible, it would grow and have a humungous impact on the world. WOS |
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343 | Lean not to thy own understanding | Matt 13:34 | Wild Olive Shoot | 208240 | ||
S-O-G, The passage who gave??? You have not attached this to any thread. And what does Matthew 22:34-40 have to do with Mark 4:11, which by the way, leads into the explanation of the parable of the sower to the disciples because: "Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?" Mark 4:33,34: 33 And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it. 34 But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples. Just curious as to what your point is here. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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344 | Lean not to thy own understanding | Matt 13:34 | Wild Olive Shoot | 208257 | ||
Well you did more than give an example. You demonstrated as well. I'm still lost concerning the post, but that's okay, I don't need to know everything. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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345 | Impact on our witness? | Matt 15:18 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201698 | ||
In light of the scripture reference, how important is our witness? John 15:27 And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning. Matthew 15:18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. “Study your great Exemplar, and be filled with his Spirit. Remember that you need much teaching, much upholding, much grace, and much humility, if your witnessing is to be to your Master’s glory.” - C.H. Spurgeon “Whenever God gives us an opportunity of being useful to others, he expects we should improve it, according to our capacity and ability.” – Matthew Henry Stand in His grace, WOS |
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346 | Who are the lost sheep of israel? | Matt 15:24 | Wild Olive Shoot | 151369 | ||
Jesus' 'personal mission prior to his death and resurrection was only to the Jews, God's people. Kalos, just want to point out that although Jesus’ “primary” mission was to the Jews, He did make exceptions: Matthew 8:10-13 (NASB) 10Now when Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those who were following, "Truly I say to you, I have not found such great faith with anyone in Israel. 11"I say to you that many will come from east and west, and recline at the table with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven; 12but the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." 13And Jesus said to the centurion, "Go; it shall be done for you as you have believed." And the servant was healed that very moment. Matthew 15:22-28 (NASB) 22And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to cry out, saying, "Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is cruelly demon-possessed." 23But He did not answer her a word. And His disciples came and implored Him, saying, "Send her away, because she keeps shouting at us." 24But He answered and said, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." 25But she came and began to bow down before Him, saying, "Lord, help me!" 26And He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." 27But she said, "Yes, Lord; but even the dogs feed on the crumbs which fall from their masters' table." 28Then Jesus said to her, "O woman, your faith is great; it shall be done for you as you wish." And her daughter was healed at once. He didn’t actively seek out the Gentiles, but did minister to them as scripture shows and thus (for one) points out that ethnic and cultural prejudice must be eliminated in missionary work. The early church, I’m sure, saw this example and followed it. WOS |
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347 | how did jesus teach disciples about | Matt 16:19 | Wild Olive Shoot | 208969 | ||
Dear Matt, Reading over the posts on this thread, it appears obvious that you have yet to explain why exactly you see a difference in the terminology or phrasing. “The term is often used to express collectively the gospel doctrines; and 'preaching the gospel' is often used to include not only the proclaiming of the good tidings, but the teaching men how to avail themselves of the offer of salvation, the declaring of all the truths, precepts, promises, and threatenings of Christianity.” It is termed “the gospel of the grace of God” (Act_20:24), “the gospel of the kingdom” (Mat_4:23), “the gospel of Christ” (Rom_1:16), “the gospel of peace (Eph_6:15), “the glorious gospel,” “the everlasting gospel,” “the gospel of salvation” (Eph_1:13).” – Easton’s Bible Dictionary Do you see them as being different and if so, how do you see them? Maybe if you explain your position it can be better discussed? Since you admit, you have not been taught they are the same, you must have been taught they were different. What exactly have you been taught? It would be much easier to answer your questions if it were known how you view the phrases currently. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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348 | how did jesus teach disciples about | Matt 16:19 | Wild Olive Shoot | 208978 | ||
Dear Matt, You state: “I believe in getting things understood on one point, before I go to another point”… As do I Matt. You then state: “Keep in mind, and perspective, what this discussion is all about,” I believe I have done that. You have asked the following throughout this thread: ” I have never heard, that the Kingdom of God -- Kingdom of Heaven, is the redemptive power, could you please expound on this?” And then: “I truly want to know, teach me”… Well it would be helpful, if you are so eager to learn, to meet some of the posters halfway. How do you view the varying phrases using the word “gospel” if not all used in conjunction with the same doctrine? If you could answer that question, which is very specific and very much on topic, the other posters in the thread may be able to more aptly answer your question since the answers along with the scripture already posted do not seem to satisfy your stated desire to know. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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349 | Are you His disciple? | Matt 16:24 | Wild Olive Shoot | 170726 | ||
"take up his cross; cheerfully receive, and patiently bear, every affliction and evil, however shameful and painful it may be, which is appointed for him, and he is called unto; which is his peculiar cross, as every Christian has his own; to which he should quietly submit, and carry, with an entire resignation to the will of God, in imitation of his Lord:" - John Gill "Every disciple of Christ hath his cross, and must count upon it; as each hath his special duty to be done, so each hath his special trouble to be borne, and every one feels most from his own burthen. Crosses are the common lot of God's children, but of this common lot of God's children, but of this common lot each hath his particular share. That is our cross which Infinite Wisdom has appointed for us, and a Sovereign Providence has laid on us, as fittest for us." - Matthew Henry We all have different "crosses" to bear. Some may in fact lead to death but as well some do not. Thankfully, for many today, bearing one's cross is simply the struggles we endure while faithfully following Him. Sadly, for others where this freedom of following is not condoned, it often does lead to death. WOS |
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350 | Are you His disciple? | Matt 16:24 | Wild Olive Shoot | 170735 | ||
Well Searcher, I follow Him with all I am and all I can. So since I'm still living, I guess I haven't had the opportunity to bear my cross yet, if I must die to do that. So His disciples didn't bear theirs until they died as well. When you read the Scripture in Luke, are we supposed to die every day? Can you explain how that is done? Luke 9:23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. WOS |
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351 | Are you His disciple? | Matt 16:24 | Wild Olive Shoot | 170737 | ||
Doc, it can be a call to death, but not in every case, otherwise, how does the rendering in Luke fit in? Daily? Luke 9:23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. WOS |
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352 | Are you His disciple? | Matt 16:24 | Wild Olive Shoot | 170756 | ||
Doc, I must apologize as in haste; I did not go back and read your first post on the subject. Had I, I would not have addressed you with the question in the fashion that I did. I truly respect your opinion and meant no disrespect in the way that I asked the question. Forgive me if I came across improperly Brother. My concern was that the phrase “take up your cross” was more or less being grossly misused to imply that we could only accomplish that in death for following our Savior. Please understand that I do not use the terms “grossly misused” lightly as this is how I see it when “cross” is limited to physical death and nothing else especially in light of great men who have devoted their life to God and His Word see it otherwise. John MacArthur stated that: “Taking up the cross refers to the willingness to endure persecution, rejection, reproach, shame, suffering, and even martyrdom for the sake of Christ.” It means the suffering we must endure in whatever manner it placed upon us and to whatever end is divinely determined. MacArthur also pointed out that “In our day we are not being martyred for our obedience to Christ, but we still must bear a reproach. Practicing self-denial means identify with Christ and naming His name up to and including the point of death.” Although there are some still being martyred, the gist of it is that physically, we will suffer persecution in diverse ways and must be willing, for our love of our Lord, to endure until we are crowned. And truly, this does not strictly mean death in all cases. That my friend was the point I wished to make. I would also like to remind all that we do not bear our crosses alone, for it is actually His cross and we carry it with His help. What a blessed partnership it is, knowing that Christ Himself will bear the heavy end of our cross for us. He traveled The Via Dolorosa with His long before any of us. He knows better and can truly guide us if only we let Him. WOS |
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353 | Can our souls feel their worth? | Matt 16:26 | Wild Olive Shoot | 212196 | ||
O Holy Night happens to be one of my favorite carols. There is a line that has always intrigued me. "'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth." Does Scripture teach us that we can or should feel our worth? Stand in His grace, WOS |
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354 | Can our souls feel their worth? | Matt 16:26 | Wild Olive Shoot | 212245 | ||
Allen, Thank you for the response. So would you agree referring to psalms 139:14 that we can still feel our worth outside of realizing God's grace in sending us a Savior? Maybe simply based on recognition of who God is and what He has done? And thanks again for the verse reference. That helps a bunch. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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355 | Still not convinced preterism is false | Matt 16:28 | Wild Olive Shoot | 183768 | ||
“I did not say that no one could count in the 1st century, only that counting beyond ten or twenty and calculating mathematically was beyond the vast majority, and with many their limitation would be counting to three.” That’s a very interesting thing you point out. Why, with so much mention of numbers and the fact that someone had to count, I wonder how limited they were. But then again, those of the first century, well the words probably weren’t meant for them since they couldn’t comprehend anyhow. I guess God inspired those to speak and write so only future generations could understand. Those of the first century were just meant to be confused. Matthew 14:19-21: 19 And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. 20 And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full. 21 And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children. Who counted the loaves and fishes and baskets and people? I guess this was conveyed only for a more learned people. Deuteronomy 25:3 Forty stripes he may give him, and not exceed: lest, if he should exceed, and beat him above these with many stripes, then thy brother should seem vile unto thee. I would really hate to be the one getting the forty lashes while knowing I may get 50 because someone can’t count past three. But it was probably okay to break a command of God because you couldn’t count. Matthew 18:22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. Hope they had a calculator for this one. Leviticus 12:2-5: 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a woman have conceived seed, and born a man child: then she shall be unclean seven days; according to the days of the separation for her infirmity shall she be unclean. 3 And in the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised. 4 And she shall then continue in the blood of her purifying three and thirty days; she shall touch no hallowed thing, nor come into the sanctuary, until the days of her purifying be fulfilled. 5 But if she bear a maid child, then she shall be unclean two weeks, as in her separation: and she shall continue in the blood of her purifying threescore and six days. Don’t even want to attempt to figure how they knew this. John 21:11 Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken. Someone had to count the fish. Acts 1:3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: The good doctor may have been able to count to 40, but someone had to tell him it was forty. Now I’m no expert on the educational standing of first century people, but most couldn’t count past three??? What they do with the extra fingers? WOS |
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356 | Jesus' thoughts on child abuse | Matt 18:6 | Wild Olive Shoot | 187518 | ||
The verse speaks more of enticing someone to sin, not necessarily hurting them physically. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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357 | Jesus' thoughts on child abuse | Matt 18:6 | Wild Olive Shoot | 187534 | ||
Look up the Greek for offend used in this verse. Or take it however seems appropriate, seems to be a lot of that lately anyhow. WOS |
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358 | Jesus' thoughts on child abuse | Matt 18:6 | Wild Olive Shoot | 187622 | ||
The reason for being so “precise” as you state it, is simply because it is the Word of God. You can twist it a little here, and twist it a little there and then try to rationalize why it has been twisted, but in the end, you still misuse the Word of God when you imply it means something it does not. Albert Barnes notes the following as one of many ways the Word of God is adulterated and corrupted. He makes a most excellent point. “By attempting to make the facts of Scripture accord with the prevalent notions of philosophy, and by applying a mode of interpretation to the Bible which would fritter away its meaning, and make it mean anything or nothing at pleasure. In these, and in various other ways, people have corrupted the Word of God; and of all the evils which Christianity has ever sustained in this world, the worst have been those which it has received from philosophy, and from those teachers who have corrupted the Word of God.” To force a verse or verses to mean something it or they do not or to imply they indicate something they don’t is to lessen the Scripture. That can be harmful to another in many ways. What you are trying to do with the verse, interpret to be something it is not and apply it wrongly, is more in tune to what the verse speaks against. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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359 | Matthew 18:18 | Matt 18:18 | Wild Olive Shoot | 184284 | ||
Hi Edd, Albert Barnes comments on Matthew 16:19, in part, with the following: Mat 16:19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. “When Jesus gave this power to the apostles, he meant that whatsoever they forbade in the church should have divine authority; whatever they permitted, or commanded, should also have divine authority - that is, should be bound or loosed in heaven, or meet the approbation of God. They were to be guided infallibly in the organization of the church: 1. By the teaching of Christ, and, 2. By the teaching of the Holy Spirit. This does not refer to persons, but to things - “whatsoever,” not whosoever. It refers to rites and ceremonies in the church.” John Gill on the same verse: “The sense of the words is this, that Peter, and so the rest of the apostles, should be empowered with authority from him, and so directed by his Holy Spirit, that whatever they bound, that is, declared to be forbidden, and unlawful, should be so: and that whatever they loosed, that is, declared to be lawful, and free of use, should be so; and accordingly they bound some things which before were loosed, and loosed some things which before were bound;” Examples Gill lists include the following: “they bound, that is, prohibited, or declared unlawful, the use of circumcision, which before, and until the death of Christ, was enjoined the natural seed of Abraham; but that, and all ceremonies, being abolished by the death of Christ, they declared it to be nothing, and of no avail, yea, hurtful and pernicious;” “They bound, or forbid the observance of days, months, times, and years; the keeping holy days, new moons, and sabbaths, which had been used in the Jewish church for ages past; such as the first day of the new year, and of every month, the day of atonement, the feasts of the passover, pentecost, and tabernacles, the jubilee year, the sabbatical year, and seventh day sabbath,” “They loosed, or declared lawful and free, both civil and religious conversation between Jews and Gentiles; whereas, before, the Jews had no dealings with the Gentiles, nor would not enter into their houses, nor keep company with them, would have no conversation with them; neither eat, nor drink with them; but now it was determined and declared, that no man should be called common, or unclean; and that in Christ Jesus, and in his church,” “They also loosed, or pronounced lawful, the eating of any sort of food, without distinction, even that which was before counted common and unclean, being persuaded by the Lord Jesus Christ, by the words he said, Mat_15:11.” “And these things now being by them bound or loosed, pronounced unlawful or lawful, are confirmed as such by the authority of God, and are so to be considered by us.” Hope this helped. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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360 | Seventy times seven equals 490 | Matt 18:21 | Wild Olive Shoot | 214768 | ||
Humility, I would imagine that if you even attempted to keep a record of the offenses against you would never forgive anyone. Let God keep track. You are to forgive. “Our Lord Jesus Christ said “If ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespass.” This spirit of forgiveness would keep us always in a state of love, and this is exactly what the Lord Jesus aims at. “It is the glory of God to cover a matter.” Then do you cover matters too. I know some people who always like to be poking into any filth there is. They keep a long stick and stir it up, and they seem to be quite pleased with the sweet perfume. Let it alone, brother, let it alone. “Oh but you do not know how they have offended me!” No, and I do not want to know; but I am quite sure that they have not offended you as much as you have offended God, and yet he has forgiven you. Then do you forgive them. The less said in such matters, the sooner are they mended. Solomon wisely says “Where no wood is there the fire goeth out.” Blessed are they who always act as firemen, throwing cold water upon every spark of dissension or ill-will that they see. It is the glory of God to cover it up, so do you also cover it up with the spirit of love and the mantle of gentleness; and, above all, with the reflection that the precious blood of Christ that made peace between you and God, has also made peace between you and all mankind. And now for love of Christ, if they smite you on the one cheek you should turn the other also; if they will have your cloak, for love of Jesus let them have your coat also sooner than live in the spirit of perpetual contention and strife. May God enable you to act thus, for Christ’s sake! Amen.” C.H. Spurgeon http://www.biblebb.com/files/spurgeon/2838.htm Stand in His grace, WOS |
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