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181 | Are new worship songs scripturally OK? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 22797 | ||
Dear Searcher, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Brother, I agree that the definition of worship these days is terribly adulterated. Indeed, much that is called worship is nothing more that emotional pap (something lacking solid value or substance). Also, 'worship' is used where the Biblical 'praise' is more appropriate. Frankly, some of that which is called worship angers my spirit... But, worship is an attitude of heart, not just a physical posture. We don't have to be in some 'position' in order to be able to worship our God and Savior. If we begin to specify the 'perfect position,' we fall into the same category as some that say you must face a certain direction, or be at a special location, or be ministered to by a special person. In my humble opinion, it is our heart that worships God. Should our environment be free from distraction? Yes! Should our minds be free from distraction? Yes! Should we be attired appropriately (within reason :-)) and kids should not be running around unchaperoned? Yes! Order, common courtesy and reverence definitely help us find and maintain a spirit of worship. But too much (human) order or attention to physical things might lead us to that which is NOT worship toward God, but self-adoration. Balance and peace, my friend! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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182 | Bride eloping with the adulterous? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 25237 | ||
Dear Serenetime, I'm sorry, but I don't understand what you mean by the 'bride eloping with the adulterous.' What is that? In Christ Jesus, charis |
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183 | Have you tried e-Sword? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 25796 | ||
Dear EdB and forum saints, Greetings in Jesus' name! Have you tried the e-Sword Bible software? I have been using it for about two months now, and it is very impressive! It is also FREE! (so far) I have used it on WindowsMe and Windows 2000 with no problems at all. Lots of add-ons, and very easy to use. Check it out at http://www.e-sword.net/ Oh, yes! In order to use the NASB, you must pay 20 dollars to them (it is worth it!). Also, for NIV fans, too bad, it's not available. ASV 1901, yes!! Finally, (for me) it is on your hard drive, so no CD-ROM to insert. I, too, want to hear about the Logos X. Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
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184 | I don't do nothing without pay, looks to | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 28409 | ||
Dear Grace7044, Greetings in Jesus' name! Friend, it is not true that "Only him and God knows if he has the calling." God will confirm every calling by His Word AND in the hearts of the brethren (local church). "And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them, and confirmed the word by the signs that followed." Mark 16:20a NASB. "Every fact is to be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses." 2 Corinthians 13:1b NASB. The congregation of the church should be able to testify that this is (indeed) their shepherd, beacuse the hear his voice and know him. Blessings and wisdom in Christ Jesus, charis |
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185 | Engaged and want to find a church? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 29757 | ||
Dear Child of God, Greetings in Jesus' name! The answers you have received are good, and all reflect the need to come to a decision before the wedding. I agree with this! One question that has not been asked is, "Who will perform the wedding ceremony?" I am sure that this is closely tied to your original question, right? Though it is the two of you getting married, the shepherd that presides over the exchange of covenant vows is responsible for the health and well-being of the new family. I understand that this responsibility is seriously under-played in this day of personal freedom and privacy, but I am old-fashioned, and believe that God requires ministers to be more than administrators of (dubious) vows. So, the answer to your question is which shepherd do you put your (soon to be) combined spiritual trust in? As was said earlier, I think that the male half of this eternal partnership should be responsible to make the final decision, as God will require it of him, not her. :-) Blessings and love to you, together in Christ Jesus, charis |
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186 | Officer of a church worship elsewhere? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 29763 | ||
Dear Child of God, Greetings in Jesus' name! With all due respect, what is an 'officer of the church?' Do you get a badge? Do you purchase a commision? Are there 'petty officers?' Do you get an office and a desk? :-) Sorry, I couldn't help pointing out the non-Scriptural connotations. The Bible speaks of shepherds and overseers and those endowed with gifts from on high for the express purpose of serving a congregation. How could one minister to God's people while assembling elsewhere? And who would be your shepherd? Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
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187 | Officer of a church worship elsewhere? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 29795 | ||
Dear Brother Hank, :-) Greetings in Jesus' name! You are correct that the Scriptures use the word 'office.' Actually, the word *episkope* is translated 'the office of overseer,' because 'overseer' (or bishop) is the same *episkope.* However, I can't find anywhere in the Bible that says that the 'officer' is 'above' or 'superior' to another believer, but simply another 'bodily function.' "For the body is not one member, but many. If the foot says, 'Because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body,' it is not for this reason any the less a part of the body." 1 Corinthians 12:14,15 NASB. This is why I made light of the *connotation* of the modern English word. Please, friend, no offense intended! :-) (but, Biblically, you were a deacon, right? No badge! ;-)) By the bye, I CAN pronounce Dostoevsky, but how do you pronounce Dvorak? Blessing, good sir, in Christ Jesus, charis |
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188 | Officer of a church worship elsewhere? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 29819 | ||
Dear Hank, Greetings in the name of Jesus! One twig to another... :-) Amen! Although at times I feel more like a shoot. I, too, am a plain-clothes elder, though for some reason I do kind of 'stick out' in this venue! :-) (blue eyes are rather conspicuous in this part of the woods!) Oh, yes! Thanks for the tip. Now I can listen to his Cello Concerto Op.104 with authority! (but Sophie doesn't like the tympani in the 1st movement!) Blessings also to you in your service and ministry to His flock. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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189 | Is Depression of the devil? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 29845 | ||
Dear ArtS, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Thank you for an informative and well thought out post. I agree with you that depression is not from satan. I also applaud you for your honesty and the testimony of both bearing this affliction in faith and helping others that suffer from this malady. If only we could all use our situations and experiences to help others in need of support, not judgment. Blessings and peace to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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190 | What about those who never heard of JC ? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 30723 | ||
Dear bobwilkins99, Greetings in Jesus' name! Trying to give an absolute answer to a hypothetical question is usually fruitless, but here goes: 1) I don't know. (neither do you! :-)) Without getting into a 'C vs A' argument, we can only trust that God is just, and all that He wills are saved. God's will IS done on earth and in heaven. Psalm 19:1 says, "For the choir director. A Psalm of David. The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands." (NASB) God, by definition, CANNOT be unjust and ignore or forget anyone. When we wrestle with this kind of question, we wrestle with God! We will 'prevail' when we accept His sovereignty in all issues, but be prepared to limp the rest of your days! :-) Personally, I'm done wrestling! I bear His loving touch in my life, in every joint and sinew. I pray it is unto knowledge and wisdom. 2) Same answer. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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191 | What about those who never heard of JC ? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 30869 | ||
Dear bobwilkins99, Greetings from Japan in the name of Jesus! In addition to the 'Americans' before 1492, the Orientals, Aborigines, Africans, etc. got a raw deal, too. Not to mention all non-Jews of the Old Testament, and anyone else not given 'opportunity' to know God. It seems that there is no end to the 'unfairness' of God! :-) Been there, done that! I went through all these hypotheticals years ago. The result? God is God, and God is just, anyway! If there is any such thing as 'salvation apart from Christ,' it is not clearly spoken to us. God MAY have a plan that He hasn't deemed necessary (or prudent!) to inform us about. But He DID give us all WE need to know about life in Christ now! To me, this is enough. I trust Him with my life, and will trust Him with everybody else's life, too. I will preach Jesus, and not worry about the rest. Frankly, 'inclusivism' is (to me) just a balm for the (human) emotions. It does my spirit nothing, and changes my faith in Jesus naught! In my own experience, I may have needed (wanted?) that when my faith was immature, but as the years of trust, obedience, and Holy Spirit sanctification accumulate, simple faith is sufficient for me. Blessings and peace to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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192 | The Amplified Bible...what version is it | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 30885 | ||
Dear SavedandSure, Greetings in Jesus' name! Below is the description Lockman gives about the Amplified Bible: The first complete Bible produced by The Lockman Foundation was the Amplified Bible. The Amplified Bible is a translation that, by using synonyms and definitions, both explains and expands the meaning of words in the text by placing amplification in parentheses and brackets after key words or phrases.This unique system of translation allows the reader to more completely grasp the meaning of the words as they were understood in the original languages. Through multiple expressions, fuller and more revealing appreciation is given to the divine message as the original text legitimately permits. The Amplified Bible is free of personal interpretation and is independent of denominational prejudice. It is a translation from the accepted Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek manuscripts into literary English. It is based on the American Standard Version of 1901, Rudolph Kittel’s Biblia Hebraica, the Greek text of Westcott and Hort, and the 23rd edition of the Nestle Greek New Testament as well as the best Hebrew and Greek lexicons available at the time. Cognate languages, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and other Greek works were also consulted. The Septuagint and other versions were compared for interpretation of textual differences. In completing the Amplified Bible, translators made a determined effort to keep, as far as possible, the familiar wording of the earlier versions, and especially the feeling of the ancient Book. The inclusion of informative footnotes gives historical background, archaeological information, and solid traditional scholarship, both academic and devotional in character. Numerous Bible translations are among the sources cited in the footnotes, as well as some of the most consulted lexicographers and most informative Bible commentators. Through amplification, the reader gains a better understanding of what the Hebrew and Greek listener instinctively understood (as a matter of course). Take, for example, the Greek word pisteuo, which the vast majority of versions render as "believe." That simple translation, however, hardly does justice to the many meanings contained in the Greek pisteuo: "to adhere to, cleave to; to trust to have faith in; to rely on, to depend on." Notice the subtle shades of meaning which are unlocked in John 11:25: "Jesus said to her, I am [Myself] the Resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in (adheres to, trusts in, and relies on) Me, although he may die, yet he shall live." Or in the words of the apostle Paul, "And we are setting these truths forth in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the [Holy] Spirit. . . [that His glory may be both manifested and recognized]" (1 Cor 2:13; Phil 1:11). In Christ Jesus, charis |
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193 | What about those who never heard of JC ? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 30997 | ||
Dear Jesusman, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Are you saying that because Abraham was apprehended directly and personally, without the written Word or a preacher of the Gospel, that it still DOES happen, or still CAN happen? One (CAN) is simply theory, therefore may be possible, but with no practical way to measure one way or another. The other (DOES) is propounding more than just possibility, and requires proof from the Bible. This said, I don't think that it is possible anyway. Abraham is the 'father' of our faith, the first recipient of God's saving faith that we know of a certainty. His experience is unique, and not an example to be followed or sought after. While it may be possible to come to a saving relationship solely by reading the Bible (by the Holy Spirit), I don't think it is possible without the Word of God. Anybody preaching the Gospel would, by definition, be preaching the Word. IMHO. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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194 | What about those who never heard of JC ? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 31005 | ||
Dear Jesusman, Greetings in Jesus' name! Why do you suppose that Jesus was referred to as the Word? I see all this as just conjecture and theory, not applicable in the realm of real life in Christ. CAN happen, and DOES happen are different things. I do not know of any instance except Abraham. He is unique AND first! We are 'merely' unique. :-) The Holy Spirit always quickens the Word to us. All conviction is in accord with the Word of God. Blessings to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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195 | Question concerning prayer. | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 32402 | ||
Dear chynna, Greetings in the name of Jesus! I agree with my colleague kalos. Prayer is NOT like, "Listen up, God, and hear my wants!" Prayer is communication with God, fellowship with our Savior. In this sense, we should always be in contact with Him, because if we lose contact with Him it is not because He went away, but we did. Prayer is more listening than saying, He has much to say that we need to hear! Also, we must take care that a good portion of our words to Him are praise and thanksgiving. "...pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:17,18 NASB. While we can bring our petitions before God, and should, our attitude is important. The end we seek is the glorification of God in all things. "For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen." Romans 11:36 NASB. Peace and joy in Christ Jesus, charis |
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196 | Gender-neutral NIV | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 32535 | ||
Dear Hank, Greetings in Jesus' name! Personally, I think it is just another exercise in 'political correctness' and worldly marketing. It is interesting to note that CNN.com had this little quote: IBS communications director Larry Lincoln said some are erroneously referring to the change as "gender-neutral." "The TNIV is, in fact, gender-accurate," he told CNN. (end quote) *Gender-accurate,* huh! :-) In Christ Jesus, charis |
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197 | Gender-neutral NIV | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 32539 | ||
Dear Hank, Of course, as one that believes in the Tri-une nature of God, 'They' is PC! :-) (The 'Oneness' folks are in a pickle!) In Christ Jesus, charis |
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198 | do we have any free will? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 32866 | ||
Dear Zach, Greetings in the name of Jesus! The theory of freewill salvation depends on the 'input' of the individual. However, as you have said, God initiates this, so He is the sole Author of our salvation. It is not repent and believe, but be apprehended by God, believe, then repent. Without God-initiated faith, repentance is impossible. After this, we have *responsibility* and *enabling* to serve the Lord, not 'freewill.' He chose us, not the reverse. Peace and joy in Christ Jesus, charis |
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199 | do we have any free will? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 33402 | ||
Dear zach†, Greetings in the name of Jesus! I am not Calvinist (or at least the Calvinists wouldn't accept me! :-)), but I cannot agree that we make the choice to be saved or not. You wrote "He chose us. He is the author of our salvation." The key would be that *us* and *our* would be impersonal terms, denoting that God chose everyone, but it didn't become personal salvation until we (personally, individually) received Him. I believe that He knew *me* (not *us*) and called *me* to His feet, and THAT is salvation. I prefer to put that eternal decision (judgement) in God's capable hands. Honestly, I *choose* not to get into a more detailed explanation than that. :-) Just a thought. The *church* (ecclesia) is the 'called out' assembly. This, IMHO, denotes that Someone did the calling out from the 'crowd' of potential candidates (the lost). To me, God called me personally, not generally. Otherwise, the church would be the 'deciders' or the 'chosers' or the 'receivers' or the 'confessors' of God. I do believe that we must confess Christ, and live in Him in order that His sanctification would continue to work in our lives until we meet Him. But my salvation rests solely on His personal choice of me. Now I serve Him. I can never 'return the favor!,' but I want to please my Savior! One man's opinion. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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200 | Practical definition of 'forsake?' | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 33575 | ||
Dear zach†, Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus! Could you please supply me with a *practical* definition of 'forsake?' Is this an 'anti-faith?' An 'incantation?' An 'action' that is universal, or case-by-case? Are steps involved, or is there a 'one time and you are out' violation? Or is it a combination of two or more of the above? Is it possible to 'forsake' and 're-repent?' Is there something I have missed entirely? While I admit that there are abundant Scriptures that speak of the possibility, scarce are those that explain how and when grace is defeated. Blessings and peace to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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