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1021 | Not understanding | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1971 | ||
Dear KBurgee, Ric was talking about Jeremiah 8:2, where is says of the 'princes of Judah,' "...the sun, the moon, and to all the host of heaven, which they have loved, and which they have served, and which they have gone after, and which they have sought, and which they have worshiped." In Christ Jesus, charis |
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1022 | what are you not sure about? | Gen 6:4 | charis | 1968 | ||
Dear inhzsvc, At the end of Brent Douglass' note to you (with comments to me as well), he asked if the CAPITALIZATION was correct. He wrote 'InHzSvc' to you, and 'Charis' to me. Your user screen name is listed as 'inhzsvc,' all small-case, as is 'charis.' I didn't know if you had a preference regarding capitals, but I do, as our friend seemed to want to connect me with Charismatic 'tomfoolery,' of which I have no part. My user screen name is charis, meaning 'grace,' not Charis, as in Charismatic. How you feel about capitalization, I don't know. Bless you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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1023 | Did Jesus know he was God? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1965 | ||
Dear rsrsd, Beautiful answer! Indeed, "Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God." 1 Corinthians 4:1 NASB. I pray that we all will be wise and courageous enough to be a good steward of this mystery, and not try to 'explain' too much. Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
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1024 | Anything wrong with dating? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1964 | ||
Dear JVH0212, I have read the book, and I think it goes a bit overboard...however, unchaperoned, umlimited dating for teenagers is just like playing Russian Roulette, except you have 5 of the 6 chambers loaded with magnum :-) The people who tell me they trust their teens completely must have already played and lost! Chaperoned dates or 'multiple dates' with some ground-rules, might work. Certainly parents must nurture their kids even into their teens, and through them. I say these from experience and the wisdom the Bible gives us. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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1025 | Jesus says about children being sacred? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1963 | ||
Dear rapunzel202020, I don't believe there is anywhere in the Word that exhorts us to idolize our children. Nor does the Bible say that they are pure and innocent and without sin. The Bible does say to be 'like' children. By this we are not being told to regurgitate on Daddy (or worse!) like a newborn, throw a tantrum at Daddy like a toddler, or rebel against Daddy like a teenager. We are being told to respect and honor and have simple faith in Father, like kids of the generation of Jesus. Frankly, I cannot see much in the attitude that mass-media and society-at-large gives our kids today to portray a relationship with Jesus. God often calls US His little children, and talks about us when referring to children on several occasions. As to the care and protection of children, these go hand-in-hand with the responsibility of disciplining them and nurturing them into Christ. In Jesus' name, charis |
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1026 | Why do we not keep the 7th day Sabbath | Col 2:16 | charis | 1962 | ||
Dear TerryM, If I get the gist of your note correctly, are you saying that any day of the week is fine, as long as we have one day off? Just having the 'day off' was not the purpose of the Sabbath, nor is it worthy of the day of the Lord we presently enjoy. Serving God is the purpose. Now, if you and all your fellowship have Thursday off from work every week forever, you might have a case, but even then you would be limiting your congregation to being 'the Church of Thursday.' This would definitely not be mainline, in fact, it might be considered offline. It makes a lot of sense to adjust your faith life to serve God on Sunday, when a great deal of the rest of the planet takes a day off :-) Blessings in Jesus' name, charis |
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1027 | Attitude? | 1 Cor 4:1 | charis | 1961 | ||
Dear prayon, good answer. What attitude should we have concerning these mysteries? What principles of stewardship apply? In Jesus, charis |
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1028 | Spiritual beings procreate? | Gen 6:4 | charis | 1956 | ||
Dear inhzsvc, Let me first state that I really liked your answer. Well thought out and presented, but not 'case closed.' As I stated in my above and below postings, I have not set this 'speculation' into my theology or doctrine. I merely state that this would answer a few pertinent questions which have not been fully answered for millennia. To call it heresy would mean that I attach it as a bulwark to my faith, which I do not. Nor do I continue to dwell on it as an 'answer to mystery.' Indeed Genesis 3:20 uses the same word for living as Genesis 2:7, so it isn't conclusive, though a very good point. I guess the point I am trying to make is that spiritual beings being capable of procreation with humans is exactly where the extremist Charismatics, exorcists, and 'healing ministries' base their premises. Fortunately, I live in Japan, and we don't get all the wonderful 'Christian TV' that you fellows enjoy :-) I have never heard of 'raping demons' until today, but I know where it came from. I still do not see conclusive evidence that spiritual created beings are capable of relations with humans, nor do I see any evidence that they had at one time, but now cannot. As to the 'proprietary' nature of Adam and Eve, I have never stated that I do NOT believe them to be the first human beings, I simply state that this has been an area of confusion to many for a long time. Dogma never saved anyone, but the love of Christ Jesus does every day. Blessings in His name, charis |
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1029 | Church Age? | Acts 2:17 | charis | 1953 | ||
Dear wdc, Your answer is not confusing to me, but very lucid. The 'last days' seems to be the 'church age,' or vice-versa. This would include what was seen on the Day of Pentecost, what we see now, and what will happen 'on that day.' As to the details of future events, I don't think we know, or CAN know, because much more is hidden than is revealed. I find it ironic that many ridicule all 'Spirit-filled' Christians because of the bad examples of abuse, but claim divine revelation and understanding by the 'unction of the Holy Spirit' when talking of their own dogma. Go figure! It is obvious that the Spirit of Jesus is among us (all), and that he wishes us to be of one heart. The things that keeps us from being able to explain ourselves to eachother is Christian bigotry, impatience, tradition, personal pride in dogma, intolerance toward other views, and lack of respect for another believer. Not necessarily in that order, and I am sure there are more. One thing that is sure, though Satan may not be personally responsible for all of the above, he definitely enjoys the end result! Many blessings to you in Christ Jesus. |
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1030 | Spiritual beings procreate? | Gen 6:4 | charis | 1949 | ||
Amen! and thank you, sir! (or ma'am, as the case may be:-) In Jesus, charis | ||||||
1031 | Spiritual beings procreate? | Gen 6:4 | charis | 1948 | ||
Friend, something came to me during lunch about your final question, which was ambiguous. I am not sure about inhzsvc, but the call-sign is charis, as in 'grace,' not Charis, as in Charismatic. Please read my other postings :-) In Christ Jesus, charis |
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1032 | Spiritual beings procreate? | Gen 6:4 | charis | 1941 | ||
Dear Brent Douglass, Your describing what I clearly said was speculation as fantasy was rude and uncalled for. 'Ruled out' is a strong phrase from someone who stated that Genesis 6:4 was an 'obscure' passage, accusing me of 'upside-down pyramids.' 'Argumentative style' is fine, but rudeness does not become us. Bless you, dear fellow, in Jesus' name, charis |
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1033 | Whose bad hermeneutics? | Gen 6:4 | charis | 1939 | ||
Dear Brent Douglass, So what you are saying is that the idea of angels procreating with humans is just as shaky as demons doing the same? If this is so, I am in complete agreement with you. Indeed the 'bad hermeneutics' started with those who blandly stated 'as fact' that the 'sons of God' were angels, right? If I am guilty of anything, dear friend, it is for taking the absurd to the next 'logical' step of absudity, which was exactly my point. After reading your 'bio,' I am careful not to take offense at your 'argumentative style.' Please afford me the same courtesy and do not be put off by my sense of humor :-) I love you, friend and colleague, in Christ Jesus, charis |
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1034 | Should women wear shorts/pants? | Deut 22:5 | charis | 1923 | ||
Dear Lee, inhzsvc is right, modesty is the important thing. There are practical reasons for a woman to wear pants, and for men and women to wear shorts. But, there are pants, and there are pants. There are shorts, and there are shorts. Use your brain and your conscience when buying clothes and choosing what to wear. In this same vein, Body language and gestures are just as dangerous as revealing clothing. Same with hair style, makeup, and accessories. We live in a sensual age, and Christians are not without influence. The world is selling it, and unfortunately, many believers are buying. Prudence (not prudishness) and common sense (the kind in the Bible) are to be observed for the sake of the believer. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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1035 | Nephilim Humans? | Gen 6:4 | charis | 1921 | ||
Dear RayV.H., No, not on speculation. However, it IS a thought. Actually, I 'go out on a limb' even to mention this theory, as some are 'violently' against any theories that go against their 'pet' theory :-) Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones once said something to the effect that a preacher of the Gospel must have an imagination in order to portray the truth to the hearer, but not so much that he lets it run away with itself. Wise man! Bless you, friend, in Jesus' name, charis |
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1036 | Is cremation biblical or wrong to do? | 1 Sam 31:12 | charis | 1915 | ||
Dear Karen, Good question! The only instance I find in the Bible is the reference above regarding Saul and his sons. It is not portrayed as good or bad, but seemed necessary in this situation. As a Christian, believing in God's ability to resurrect our earthly bodies, I cannot see that it makes a difference. The Word seems silent on this issue, but traditions and emotions come into consideration. Also, the laws of the land, i.e. in Japan, cremation is required by law. Since I am sent by God to serve Him here, there is a good chance I will be cremated. It doesn't bother me at all. (unless I am the victim of an Agatha Christie-type poisoning, and the evidence is annihilated :-) Truly, I am convinced that God will raise me up on that day! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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1037 | How do we break up our 'fallow ground?' | Hos 10:12 | charis | 1913 | ||
Dear TerryM, Good answer! Do you think that this verse and it's context might give us insight on how to break up this 'fallow ground' in a practical sense? Maybe there are some supporting verses? In Christ Jesus, charis |
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1038 | Nephilim Humans? | Gen 6:4 | charis | 1912 | ||
Dear Brent Douglass (not your name :-), Actually, I don't believe that the Nephilim were angels. Before I go into that, though, why is it bad hermeneutics, to say that if one 'created spiritual being' (angel) can procreate with humans, then another 'created spiritual being' of the same type (demon, fallen angel) can, too? This is all based an a theory I don't believe anyway, but as a hypothetical, both should have the same basic capabilities. After all, we are not told that the demons were neutered before they were cast down. In fact, this is the point of my question: Many Christians ascribe to Satan and his minions power they do not have! Satan is the 'prince of lies,' and many good Christians believe those lies. In addition, we have 'Rosemary's Baby' and 'Omen'-type movies that are accepted as the way things are. (Sadly, many uninformed or misinformed Christians believe in Hollywood) Well, the Bible does not say that that is the way things are. Friend, you are absulutely correct, the most logical idea is that they were 'big guys,' but human. Often, however, logic is chucked in favor of the sensational. In the area of speculation, how about that the Nephilim were the 'sons of God' in the sense that they were of Adam and Eve, as compared to 'daughters of men' who were not of Adam and Eve? The idea has some merit, but would be heretical to 'absolutists' that say that all mankind had to come from Adam and Eve. 'Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth."' Genesis 1:26 NASB tells of the creation of man, human beings, but not God's chosen race. Then "Then the Lord God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being." Genesis 2:7 NASB could speak of a spiritually 'living being' that was 'special,' God's chosen race. This would explain many of the 'complications' involved inexplaining the various races and who Adam's children married, etc. This speculation is at least as good as some of the other theories portrayed as 'absolute truth.' In any case, my friend, it is speculation, just as you said. Thanks for a good, insightful answer. Blessings to you in Christ Jesus. charis |
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1039 | Can a homosexual be an "Elect" | Matt 12:31 | charis | 1889 | ||
Dear TruthSeeker, As I am not in a position to say whether or not a person is of the elect (it is, after all, not a 'feeling'), it is difficult to answer. However, after reading the exhortations in Romans 1:18-27 (reagarding the unnatural lusts of people rebelling against common sense), I find it difficult to believe that God would call such a person without providing a way for them to be set free from that sin. I can well imagine God saving anyone, because He saved me, but He gave me victory over my many sins. As yet, I am not sinless, and I do not expect to become sinless in this life, but the direction of my life changed dramatically. I would say that homosexuality would come under the category of 'in need of drastic change of direction.' Without getting into an 'election' discussion, how might someone determine their 'elect' status without some profound evidence? To say, "My fundamental rebellion against the Word of God remains, but I am convinced I am of the 'elect,'" is a questionable statement of faith. I hope this answers the question. In Jesus' name. charis |
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1040 | Steward of the mysteries of God? | 1 Cor 4:1 | charis | 1887 | ||
Dear brethren in Christ, What does it mean to be a 'steward of the mysteries of God?' In Jesus, charis |
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