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21 | Sell what you have-give alms | Bible general Archive 4 | flyman172 | 212305 | ||
Wow John, Such loving words. If you would have taken notice there were two deletions, one at 3:11 and the other at 4:28. Maybe that is why you can't really see what God is saying through His Son Jesus. Maybe you're the one that needs to grow up and stop denying the truth, Okay? flyman |
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22 | Sell what you have-give alms | Bible general Archive 4 | flyman172 | 212332 | ||
Dear Kcabml4, I am sorry I didn't specifically answer your post as dear sweet John has accused me of baring false witness. I thought I had addressed your post but it appears I was confused as a couple of my posts were deleted. I am sorry for the confusion, I meant no disrespect. I will now try to answer you. It appears that a lot of people on this forum are annoyed with me. I don't know why except that I have touched a nerve of some sort. Obviously they are not used to someone challenging their intellect. The truth of the matter is I am taking a literal interpretaion of the words of Jesus and the forum is angered by it. If someone could only prove that Jesus did not intend His words to be interpreted literally the problem would disappear. But no one can. Jesus does not qualify any of His words as being figurative, tropological or metaphorical. In the absence of such qualification what authority does anyone have to say otherwise. What credential has anyone to say Jesus did not mean what He said? You say that I am not a good stewart over the things I have been given by others and I have been wasting everyone's time. How can you be serious when many of the forum members in answering other questions have admitted that after many years of bible study they are still learning? Why all of a sudden when difficult and uncomfortable questions are asked, everyone expects me to accept their explanations as final? If we are all still learning what is my error in asking more? Why should anyone be angered or annoyed at a continuation of bible study? The answers and comments I have gotten have come from the very people who have admitted in their profiles that they are still learning God's word. When a forum answer is given am I suppose to accept it as final and not ask more questions nor make anymore coments? So far, there hasn't been anyone to answer the difficulties. You said the 10 quotations I use are the same quotations by different authors in the different Gospels. Is there a problem with that? Doesn't that prove the context, the commands, the message even more so? When all the Gospel authors reveal the same teachings of Jesus, it emphatically drives home the point, does it not? You gave me some quotes from Corinthians, Hebrews and Peter but you said nothing as to how they cancel what Jesus has said. I read those passages and have no idea what your point is. The question remains, how do we discount and disregard the words of Jesus? flyman |
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23 | Sell what you have-give alms | Bible general Archive 4 | flyman172 | 212335 | ||
Hello my brother in Christ, I am very sorry I errored. There were so many answers and notes going out that I lost track of who got responded to and who didn't. I assure you I did not mean any disrespect. I do admit that I am a bit taken by your assertion that I am a liar and promulgating lies. I don't understand why you are so upset with my literal interpretations of Jesus. If you are saying that not all of Jesus' teachings are to be taken literally and are sure of it, what's the problem, just lay out your evidence. Until you do, what right do we have to contradict Jesus? flyman Even though we have not met you are my brother in Christ and I do love you |
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24 | Sell what you have-give alms | Bible general Archive 4 | flyman172 | 212351 | ||
Hello Kcabm14, God bless you too! Unfortunately your argument doesn't work because there is a built-in qualification that gives everyone an out with this particular message. IF thy hand, IF thy eye, IF the foot... There isn't anyone with a brain who will admit his eye, his foot or his hand was responsible for an offense. With regards to the passages I quoted, there is no built-in "wiggle out" word. Jesus is clear, "He who does not love Me does not keep My words;..." John 14:24. Jesus said do not be afraid, sell your possessions and give to the poor, store your treasure in heaven that your heart be there as well, Luke 12:32-33. "And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple." Luke 14:27 "So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be my disciple." Luke 14:33 Kcabm14, I know these are difficult passages but we can't just pretend they don't exist can we? flyman |
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25 | OT/NT | OT general | flyman172 | 212213 | ||
Dear Cheri, Somewhat along the lines of "I and my Father are one..." why do you think Jesus said the words, "why callest me thou good, there is none good but our Father in heaven?" Do you think the Jewish people rejected Jesus because he admitted that he is not good? flyman |
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26 | Speaking in Parables | Luke 8:10 | flyman172 | 212153 | ||
Why not speak so everyone can understand and everyone can be saved? | ||||||
27 | Why Speak in Parables | Luke 8:10 | flyman172 | 212169 | ||
In Luke 8:10, Jesus speaks in parables so that people may not understand. Mark 4:11-12, otherwise they might turn and their sins be forgiven. Why not speak so everyone can understand and everyone be forgiven? | ||||||
28 | Speaking in Parables | Luke 8:10 | flyman172 | 212178 | ||
Hello to you Kcabm14, I have now received many answers and I will try to summarize. For God so loved the world He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. Even though God wants everyone to be saved, it will not happen because not everyone will believe, therefore Jesus does not need to be clear, which is why He speaks in parables. As He says, if He didn't speak in parables people might understand, repent and then be forgiven. Since it is God's will that only a few will make it to heaven, there really is no need for Jesus to speak so that everyone can understand. All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for everyone, however some of it is only for the Deciples, the Jews, or the Gentlies. I do want to be saved to be with God in heaven but how can I be sure when on the outside I claim to understand, but on the inside I am still unsure of the meanings? flyman |
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29 | Jesus Died for all, why speak in parable | John 17:9 | flyman172 | 212159 | ||
Why wouldn't Jesus want all to understand, after all He died for the whole world? | ||||||
30 | Jesus Died for all, why speak in parable | John 17:9 | flyman172 | 212162 | ||
John 3:16, For God SO LOVED THE WORLD, He gave His only begotten Son. | ||||||
31 | Jesus Died for all, why speak in parable | John 17:9 | flyman172 | 212164 | ||
It is not God's purpose to save the whole world? Matthew 24:14, And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Mark 16:15, He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. |
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32 | Jesus Died for all, why speak in parable | John 17:9 | flyman172 | 212165 | ||
Only those pre-selected according to God's will are saved? Is that why Jesus spoke in parables since there was no need to have everyone understand? | ||||||
33 | Jesus Died for all, why speak in parable | John 17:9 | flyman172 | 212179 | ||
Hello BradK, I have now received many answers and I will try to summarize. For God so loved the world He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. Even though God wants everyone to be saved, it will not happen because not everyone will believe, therefore Jesus does not need to be clear, which is why He speaks in parables. As He says, if He didn't speak in parables people might understand, repent and then be forgiven. Since it is God's will that only a few will make it to heaven, there really is no need for Jesus to speak so that everyone can understand. All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for everyone, however some of it is only for the Deciples, the Jews, or the Gentlies. I do want to be saved to be with God in heaven but how can I be sure when on the outside I claim to understand, but on the inside I am still unsure of the meanings? What if I am not on God's list to be saved? flyman |
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34 | Jesus Died for all, why speak in parable | John 17:9 | flyman172 | 212184 | ||
Dear Cheri, Your kind words of comfort are greatly appreciated. Thank you. I don't know why my brain keeps on churning and churning with questions. I know my thought process was given to me by God and I know He says to study, but why when I study I come up with so many questions? I do believe, I do have faith, and I do trust, but I also do have an intense desire to know. Isn't there a bible verse where God says to study to show thyself approved and to be able to answer others as to what and why we believe? I interpret that to mean that I must know in order to be a witness for my Lord. It is not a matter of just trusting, for me it is a matter of the "why" as well. Why if "God so loved the world," if "Jesus died for the sins of the world," and why if we are to "preach the gospel to all the world," my question was why would Jesus want to speak in parables? The answer I got was that since God had already determined whose names are written on the book of life, it didn't matter one way or the other. I just have to trust, as you say, that I am on that list. Praise God. flyman |
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35 | Jesus Died for all, why speak in parable | John 17:9 | flyman172 | 212195 | ||
Thanks you all! | ||||||
36 | Why do I want to speak in tongues? | 1 Cor 13:1 | flyman172 | 212355 | ||
God Bless, Cody Mac, I couldn't help but submit this for your thoughts. Since I have been reading thoroughly through the Gospels, I'm sure I know why there are many churches who believe that speaking in tongues is a sign of being saved. In Jesus' own words "Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people and they will get well." Mark 16:16-18. Jesus Promised: "He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father." John 14:12 Many churches say the obvious is the conclusion...If one cannot do these things, such as speak in tongues, then he cannot be a true believer. Those who get baptized and proclaim to be believers, but fail to speak in tongues, are not sincere enough to claim what Jesus has promised. Whether this perception is true or not, how can you argue with the words of Jesus? In John 14:24, "He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Fathers who sent me." As I have discovered and listed in my other posts about giving alms, there are many statements made by God through His son, Jesus Christ, that we Christians do not believe. For example, in Mark 10:29-30, Jesus said that anyone who gives up everything he owns for the sake of the gospel will receive a hundred times more than what he gave up, now in this time and in the world to come. Luke 14:33, "So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be my disciple." The sad truth is we don't believe in His words completely, do we? Maybe that is why we cannot enjoy the promises made by Jesus. In God we trust! flyman |
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37 | Why do I want to speak in tongues? | 1 Cor 13:1 | flyman172 | 212358 | ||
Hi Cody Mac, One of the previous posts said something to the fact that speaking in tongues was not biblical. I just wanted to point out Mark 16:16-18, "Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs (speaking new languages) will accompany those who believe...;" Before judgment is passed on those churches that speak in tongues, maybe a closer examination of what the Jesus actually says should be done. Maybe you will find out the truth when you visit Africa. flyman |
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38 | Why do I want to speak in tongues? | 1 Cor 13:1 | flyman172 | 212370 | ||
Hello BradK and AZURE, As you probably have surmised by now I examine everything from a logical point of view. Azure has presented 1 Cor 12:1-11, where basically Paul reveals that the Holy Spirit distributes the gifts variously to each individually, just as He wills. Brad has asked how would I deal with 1 Cor 12:30, where Paul reemphasizes that not all will have every gift. The context of Paul's message from a logical standpoint is, for those who believe, one will be given the gifts of healing (v-9), to another miraculous powers, the gifts of prophecy, distinguishing between spirits and speaking in tongues (v-10), all according the the will of God. In connecting these passages to what Jesus spoke in Mark 16:16-18, it would appear that Paul is contradicting Jesus. Jesus, who made it clear that His words are not His but the Father's in heaven, proclaimed those who BELIEVE and are baptised will be saved and they will be able to cast out devils, speak with new tongues, take up serpents, drink poisons and not be hurt, and heal the sick. Jesus made no qualifying statement that some will and some won't, He said these are the signs that will accompany those who believe. Now if there is a contradiction who do you think is overruled? Jesus Christ, Son of God, or Paul, once known as Saul of Tarsus? In defense of the churches who believe that speaking tongues is a sign of being saved, how can anyone say they are wrong? The point I am trying to make is, are we as Christians true believers? Jesus says all who believe and are baptized will be blessed with wonderous works, but Paul says only some will receive the gifts of healing, effecting miracles, distinguishing spirits and speaking in tongues. Worst case scenario, whether you believe Jesus or Paul, there should be baptized believers SOMEWHERE performing these wonderous gifts. Are we just Christians in name only? Are we just Christians blowing smoke? Why do we ignore John 14:24, "He who does not love Me does not keep my words..." Why are we not accepting these words of Jesus? Here are some ignored by most of us, if not all: Matthew 5:38-44 - Resist no evil, turn the other cheek, if a man sues you, give him more, go the extra mile, if someone wants to borrow from you do not turn him away, love your enemies, bless them, do good to them and pray for them that persecute you. Matt 19:21, Luke 12:33, 18:22 - Jesus said that in order to inherit eternal life, you must sell everything you have, give to the poor then follow him. Mark 10:29-30, - Jesus said that anyone who gives up everything he owns for the sake of the gospel will receive a hundred times more than what he gave up, now in this time and in the world to come. Luke 6:30 - If a man steals from you don't expect it back. Luke 14:26 - To be a disciple of Christ you must hate your family, even your own life. Luke 14:33 - He said whoever does not give up all that he owns cannot be his disciple. It seems that we are obsessed with trying to rationalize away the obvious meanings claiming context, context and then context. Where is our faith that only needs to be as much as a fraction the size of a mustard seed? There are stories of faith that proove God is there for us but we still don't fully believe. God commanding Abraham to sacrifice his son Issac. Shadrach, Mishach and Abendego could easily have made an excuse, rationalized away their beliefs and avoided the fiery furnace. Job could have easily taken the easy way out and skipped all that misery and suffering. They didn't waiver, they believed and God fulfilled His promise and rewarded their faith. Remaining on the topic of this tread, it is easy to see why their is virtually no evidence of true believers. God Bless us all, flyman |
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39 | Why do I want to speak in tongues? | 1 Cor 13:1 | flyman172 | 212371 | ||
When Jesus arrived on the scene the establishment refused to believe that He was the Son of God. Why, because of their erroneous interpretation of the scriptures. When Copernicus and Galileo promoted the theory of a round earth the establishment refused to believe it so. Why, because of their erroneous interpretation of the scriptures. When professed Christians fail to experience the signs of believers and the gifts of the spirit, could it be that they possess an erroneous interpretation of the scriptures? flyman |
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40 | Why do I want to speak in tongues? | 1 Cor 13:1 | flyman172 | 212376 | ||
Dear Brad, Do you know of any Christian who truly believes Matthew 5:38-44 - Resist no evil, turn the other cheek, if a man sues you, give him more, go the extra mile, if someone wants to borrow from you do not turn him away, love your enemies, bless them, do good to them and pray for them that persecute you? If you could then maybe, just maybe, we could find a true believer enjoying the signs and gifts promised. flyman |
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