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1841 | Why all people need the mercy of God? | Romans | azurelaw | 191608 | ||
Dear begbie, Since you have quoted the book Roman, may I direct you to the verse 23 on Chapter 3 "...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," It is for this reason (see also v 11-12), we cannot escape from God's wrath unless by the blood of the Lamb as you can read on in v 24. Paul has deliberately explained that we, sinners, are hopeless and cannot do anything to save ourselves. It is solely by the grace of God through the faith given to us in Christ that we can reconcile with God. "It is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God." (Ephesians 2:8) "Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them" (Ephesians 2:9-10) So, when we were still sinners, we were sick (Mark 2:17), we were dead (John 3:16), we were the enemy of the sovereign God (James 4:4)thus were under God's wrath (John 3:36). Hope this helps. Shalom Azure |
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1842 | Did God really speak the Ten commandment | Exodus | azurelaw | 191588 | ||
Dear skscott, Welcome to the forum. What kind of authority you are seeking but God's Word - the Bible. :-) Please read Exodus 19:16 to 20:23. Hope this helps. Shalom Azure |
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1843 | silent prayer | Matt 6:5 | azurelaw | 191542 | ||
Ah...Hank, You have something in common with my daughter. She is fond of frogs, too, as well as turtles, snakes, lizards. But I won't allow her to keep one except turtles. :-) Shalom Azure |
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1844 | silent prayer | Matt 6:5 | azurelaw | 191534 | ||
Dear mely, Welcome to the forum and thank you for your feedback. Yes, you are right - my quote of the 2 scriptures do not address directly in agreement or disagreement to whether praying aloud or silently for BEING HEARD by Jesus. That is my point if you would like to re-read my post. I did not say that I am against praying aloud. I do both (praying silently and with spoken words) in my private prayers which all depend on how the Holy Spirit guide me. For public prayers or in group praying meeting, of course spoken prayers are needed - for edification as you said. You say : "I believe that the prayer spoken out loud carries power with it - because the words you speak are powerful, and when you speak God's Word out loud you are speaking with power and authority - an authority we are all granted but have to use -" I hardly agree this FORM is superior to the form of silent prayer (I apologize if I misunderstand you) in terms of power and authority. May I present you the below verse Rom 8:26-27 In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Concerning my view of the stumbling block, such limitation proposed by that person has no biblical grounds, does not help or even is a hindrance to the growth of a believer's faith. Hope I have made myself clear. Enjoy the forum. Shalom Azure |
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1845 | Is being cremated a sin? | 1 Sam 31:12 | azurelaw | 191530 | ||
Hi Steve, You forgot the number. I hope it is not your social security number. :-) Shalom Azure |
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1846 | Bible lesson for nosy neighbor | Prov 15:1 | azurelaw | 191516 | ||
Dear rabban, Interesting and inspiring. :-) Shalom Azure |
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1847 | is masterbation a sin | Rom 12:1 | azurelaw | 191508 | ||
Dear Mike---, This subject has been discussed many times on the forum. In order to reduce the redundancy, you may use the word search function on your right hand corner of the screen to read those relevant threads. Shalom Azure |
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1848 | silent prayer | Matt 6:5 | azurelaw | 191506 | ||
Dear mike--, May I recommend the below scriptures for you: Mat 6:5-8 Luke 18:9-14 I don't see any scriptures demand us to pray aloud for getting the Lord's attention. If so, woe unto those who are dumb! Do we have to yell at Jesus? By the way, Jesus is not deaf as well. Meanwhile, praying aloud does not mean that you are praying truly and honestly. I am afraid I have to say that the person who told you that the Lord will not hear your prayer unless you pray aloud is just putting a stumbling stone onto you. (See how Jesus rebukes the Pharisees) Be it a silent prayer or a vocal prayer, we have to pray fervently, truly, trustingly, desperately and according to His will. It is our heart and attitude that matter not the prayer's audibility. You may do a word search for this subject which has been discussed on the forum in the past in order to get a better idea. Enjoy the forum and Shalom Azure P.S.: Several times I was so much in sorrow that I could not utter a word when I prayed. God listened to me. |
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1849 | why suffer in pain | 2 Cor 4:17 | azurelaw | 191463 | ||
Amen, brother Steve. Azure |
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1850 | why suffer in pain | 2 Cor 4:17 | azurelaw | 191459 | ||
Dear ronjescal, Your why question in concern with sufferings has brought my memory back to a TV special programme I watched 2 years ago which I like to share. One summer night, while I was working cozily in front of my computer with the air-cond on, a scene on the TV captured my sight when my daughter switched between channels. A programme (maybe produced in the U.S.) with the title "angel without face" presented a surgical case about a little girl who was born with abnormal feature - which I saw a head with some holes on it and you could not tell which are the eyes, nose, mouth. They are just holes. I was so much shocked and heart breaking. I tried to keep on watching the programme but serveral times I could not help to turn my sight away to calm down myself and swallow my tears. I finally failed to finish watching it and decided to swtich it off. Just like you, I asked God - why, why such an innocent child has to experience all the sufferings. How painful were her parents to see her suffer. I tried to find answers in the bible. I immediately recalled John 9:1-3 and the book of Job. Unfortunately, stubborn me was still not convinced. A week later, when I was on a bus and musing. The girl's face re-appeared. My eyes were blurred with tears. At that moment, God started to answer me. I saw that the face was no longer the poor little girl's but that is my own face (a sinner who has lost her God given face). My situation is much much more worse than the little girl that cost the blood of Jesus for remedy. How painful is our Lord and Saviour to see us in such a poor situation! What can I say but silent myself with a thankful heart and pray for God's grace and mercy to empower my walk with Jesus. Thanks for your time to read my post. Shalom Azure |
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1851 | What's Pastor's Responsibility? | 1 Timothy | azurelaw | 191456 | ||
Dear pbp, The following scriptures should shed some lights on our understanding of a pastor's responsibility. 1 Timothy 3 1 Timothy 4:13-16 2 Timothy 2:24-26 2 Timothy 4:2-6 Titus Meanwhile, brother Doc's recommendation "Brothers, we are not professionals" by John Piper is worth reading. Shalom Azure |
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1852 | Burying our dead | Gen 4:10 | azurelaw | 190847 | ||
Dear Brother Jeff, Before my departure in the next couple of hours, may I encourage you not to be disappointed (I sense a bit of it). When I made my reply, I was sure you must have a reason for the question. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and I think it is a good thing that you alert us on the issue. Not many people possess a good alertness like you. This morning, when I was enjoying my moment with God, He gave me these verses: Heb 3:12-13 Take care, brethren, .... But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called "Today," so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. Keep going, dear brother. :-) Shalom Azure |
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1853 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | azurelaw | 190799 | ||
Thanks for your reply. Forgave and forgot. :-) Shalom Azure |
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1854 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | azurelaw | 190797 | ||
You make me laugh. Sorry, what is Godly manly man? :-) Shalom Azure |
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1855 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | azurelaw | 190796 | ||
Dear Hiker, What you have just said is exactly my point! That's why I don't understand your message in your previous post. Did you read the whole thread? Shalom Azure |
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1856 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | azurelaw | 190790 | ||
Dear Hiker, Excuse me. I don't quite understand your last statement. Shalom Azure |
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1857 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | azurelaw | 190788 | ||
Dear Brother Paul, Thanks for your reply. I agree with brother BradK. My 2 cents of thought: When one climbs a tree, one should always grasp the main and strong branches to hold him/her safely instead of the small ones or even the leaves. Else, the person will fall to the ground. Shalom Azure |
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1858 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | azurelaw | 190778 | ||
Dear Bearded Bro, How would you interpret Gen 27:11? Jacob is chosen by God (although God chose him not by his smooth body, but His own will). Furthermore, many Asian men don't have beard. Shall they stick some onto their faces in order to obtain the masculine image (as you claimed) of God? Shalom Azure |
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1859 | How should we Pray? | Matthew | azurelaw | 190769 | ||
Dear roscoe12, Welcome to the forum. There is a well-known teaching about prayer in Mat 6:5-15. Jesus also made a parable in Luke 18:9-14 to warn us from being self-righteous in our prayers. There are times when we pray, our focus could be on the ill-doings / wrong doings of others but not the focus on our own sin. You may also read 1 Thess 5:16-18, Col 4:2. The below sermon of C.H. Spurgeon concerning prayer should be helpful, too. http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/1039.htm Shalom Azure |
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1860 | Polygamy, Prostitution, etc. Bad things? | Bible general Archive 3 | azurelaw | 190758 | ||
Thanks for your reply, Abdiel. Maybe I am too dense. I still don't get your point. In answer your above question - Yes, I do. God's eyes are not only on evils but every man and everything. He watches without slumber nor sleep. Ps 66:7 He rules by His might forever; His eyes keep watch on the nations; Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Ps 2:4 He who sits in the heavens laughs, The Lord scoffs at them. Shalom Azure |
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