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321 | Joe, baptism required for Lord's Supper? | 1 Cor 11:27 | glory777 | 63171 | ||
Definitly not as literary, but up here, spitting into the wind in winter is a form of masochism! Deb |
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322 | How is comunion only symbolic? | 1 Cor 11:29 | glory777 | 39164 | ||
bgg- But how can our motive be proper if when we come to the Lord's table in rememberence of what He did, partake with known and unresolved sin in our life,, knowing that He died for our sin? The very solemnity of the time could call to rememberence sin that needs to be resolved and how important it is to "be holy for I am holy". At one time I was about to take communion and, in thinking of how much the Lord had forgiven me through the act of His dying, was reminded of bitterness I was harboring toward a person. I think I would have become physically sick had I eaten the bread at that time. During the week I dealt with the situation and could come to the communion table with peace and true thanksgiving. I believe an examination of conscience has to be made before if for no other reason than to partake without it is saying that we have no need for forgiveness and makes Jesus' sacrifice for us less important. I don't know if I said it right, but I think too many times, it is partaken of, maybe in a solemn manner, but with no real feeling of thankfulness. Debbie |
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323 | Prerequisite-infallibility? | 1 Cor 12:27 | glory777 | 12575 | ||
I'm sorry, but I think when we say apostles are a thing of the past, it sounds too much like the gifts of the Holy Spirit are a thing of the past (which I had heard growing up and still hear). There is still a need for apostles, if not a greater need now, as there are pastors, evangelists, etc. Why did they need to be appointed by the apostles of that time and maybe they were and weren't mentioned. I am sure many pastors were and weren't mentioned. There are many unreached people groups that need people with a strong capability of extending the work of the church. They don't have to see Jesus physically - Jesus lives in them and they have the Holy Spirit guiding them and His Word teaching and directing them. There is a need for prophets today, and I believe God has appointed them - the church still needs to exhorted, corrected, wooed. But you are right, it had better be in agreement with what scripture says. Peace- Debbie |
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324 | Where do the apostles fit in today? | 1 Cor 12:27 | glory777 | 12584 | ||
Steve- How does one know they have the gift of being a pastor or evangelist? I believe there are people who are apostles who are not called as such (sounds awfully religious and old-time)but they have a burning for bringing the gospel to all people, plus have high degree of organizational skills and a greater sensitivity to what the Lord is telling them to do. I think there have been people in so called "Christianized" societies (USA) who have been apostles. DL Moody could possibly have qualified as one. I don't know that much about church history, but I am sure if you looked inot the lives of great Christian leaders, you will find some that would qualify. Your sister in Christ Debbie |
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325 | Prerequisite-infallibility? | 1 Cor 12:27 | glory777 | 12660 | ||
This is not a note per se on apostleship (I already stated what I believe about it) but to say that I think there is a start of a unifying, to some extent with other denominations. Although I can never see a "oneness" taking place, I have seen the start in my area of different church leaders who worship Jesus praying together. I have prayed with some of my Catholic friends, and I know others in my church have also. We pray for each other. So although the biases still remain on BOTH sides, I think there is a realization forming that if Jesus Christ is our center, we are brothers and sisters in His name. Debbie |
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326 | Do holy people have to speak in tongues? | 1 Cor 12:30 | glory777 | 28941 | ||
Searcher- 1 Cor.14:15 does state that no one, in a group of unbelievers, should speak in tongues unless they can interpret. Although this does not specify that those indwelt by the Holy Spirit have all the spiritual gifts, it does show that you CAN have more than one. And you don't get if you don't ask. And you don't ask for the wrong reason. If you have children, you know that you get asked for A LOT! But being a loving parent, you know what is best for that child. And you know when the best time is for giving the child what is needed. Peace. Debbie |
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327 | IS TONGUES FOR TODAY? | 1 Cor 14:5 | glory777 | 57240 | ||
kalos- Thank God for Strong's. Is any book over a thousand pages mumbo-jumbo or is it that it takes a little effort to use it? Debbie |
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328 | have to speek in tounges to be saved? | 1 Cor 14:22 | glory777 | 63128 | ||
Amanda- Johnny answered correctly. No where does it say in the bible that you have to speak in tongues to be saved. Salvation only comes through the the belief of Jesus' death on behalf of your sins and by your recognizing it as such and asking Him to be Lord of your life. Speaking in tongues is a gift, but I know many who are saved and do not speak in tongues. Tongues is a special "prayer language" that is only for the believer himself. It is private communion between the speaker and God and the speaker doesn't have a clue what he is saying. Sometimes it is just a need to use it (I believe it is an intercessory thing at times) and sometimes it is used when there are no words that are adequate in private praise and prayer. But for salvation - no. Debbie |
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329 | replies from persons or "bots"? | 1 Cor 15:10 | glory777 | 28091 | ||
Hi- I have been with the forum for a while, and if you will look at the answers given by those who answer the most, you will see that there is definitly NOT one opinion of most anything that is 100 percent agreed upon (unless you are asking about the Way for salvation!). We are all people, some with a lot of knowledge and others (like myself) with a limited amount but with hearts that want to help others to grow in the Lord. God bless you- Debbie |
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330 | ... | 1 Cor 15:45 | glory777 | 61829 | ||
EdB I believe the name came from a story circulating at the time about a group of brothers named "Winken, Blinken and Nod". Seeing as the other two were taken (scientists have yet to discover the location) Nod was chosen. Debbie |
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331 | ... | 1 Cor 15:45 | glory777 | 61953 | ||
EdB- Actually, Cain married the 418th of Adam and Eve's children (Gen 4:1 plus verse 17 equals 418) and the number for children therefore is 13 (4 plus 1 plus 8)! Which tells us that if you have 247 children (666 - 418 equals 248) that child will be the antichrist! Let's do the numerology thing again along with Cain's wife! Blessings my friend- Debbie |
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332 | Is there a Heaven? | 2 Cor 5:6 | glory777 | 7147 | ||
My heart goes out to you, and I cry for your hurt. But I can't cry for the children. They are with the Lord, they were not of an age to consciously choose to do what they knew was against Him. As to the others who were older...Were they born again? That is the crucial question. If they weren't, the Bible says in John 3:3 that you have to be to go to Heaven. What is even harder, is if you don't know. I lost my mother a few years ago, and I to this day do not know if she ever came to the saving heart knowledge of Jesus Christ. I gave her the knowledge, but I never knew if she made a decision. I pray she did. And I have to ask God still to give me peace about this. And He does. I think the problem with us, is we see death through mortal eyes and not God's eyes. Our lives seem to go on and are so special to us. This world is not good, we have crime, sickness, pain and death. Actually, death is a blessing because it is taking us to be with God to be truly changed and to be all we were meant to be. Our time here is to be used serving the Lord and rejoicing in Him until He calls us to Him. If there really is a God, and we know there is, then we know that God is truth and His word is true. God says there is a Heaven, so there is. Stick close to your Bible. I found the Psalms so helpful and keep praise and worship music around you. It is so hard to rejoice at a time like this, but I found the verse Neh. 8:10 to be so helpful and the song that I had to keep playing and really worshipping to was "Shout to the Lord" by Darlene Zcheck (sp). I hope they help you. |
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333 | Is there a Heaven? | 2 Cor 5:6 | glory777 | 7210 | ||
I agree with you, and I may not have stated myself clearly. My grandson is almost three and I would be devastated not to have his smiles and kisses with me. I have mourned the absence of children with friends who have lost theirs and the only joy we can find in their absence is knowing they are in the arms of God and we will see them someday. God has a plan for each child conceived, as you know, and it is for us to nurture and care for them. May they all grow to be a blessing to God. No one has the right to take the life of a child. | ||||||
334 | Tilthe calculation:On gross or net pay? | 2 Cor 9:1 | glory777 | 13177 | ||
Hank- May I add, also our talents can be tithed. There are people with talents, musically, that could be giving them to the Lord. Or gifted in the area of working with children. As far as people with the higher incomes being able to give more generously, I think that it is harder, sometimes for a person who is well off to give that tenth (1000 dollars is a lot of money in one lump sum compared with, let's say 10) and greed can come into play easier. I know of people who, although their income has grown, give the same as they gave years in the past. |
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335 | Are we Justified by the law of Moses? | 2 Cor 9:1 | glory777 | 13178 | ||
Johnny- Although tithing is not a requirement for salvation, the old testament was given for our learning also. One tenth is a portion that was used then, and it was just as important to the pople then as a tenth is now. The promises God gave His people Israel are also now ours, through Christ. And some basic principles hold true. What you give you will receive. Do you believe that the Lord will follow through on His promises? He says to test Him in this. But it does depend on where your heart is about it. I heard that the word "cheerful" as in cheerful giver could be translated "hilarious". I love the idea of being so glad to give back to the Lord what He has given that you are hilarious about it. If one is looking at the principle just for the idea of payback or to become richer in money, that is the wrong attitude. Again, Jesus stressed all along that it is the position of the heart. When in doubt, the tithe is a good rule of thumb. Debbie |
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336 | Tithing | 2 Cor 9:1 | glory777 | 13286 | ||
Johnny- Tithing per se was not taught by Jesus. But He did commend the widow that gave to the temple her dinas (?) all that she had. He also never taught that the Sabbath should be kept. However, there are things that the old testament gives us that we can apply to our lives. When Abraham brought the tenth to Melchizedek (a type of Christ)it was setting an example. However, the recommendation of Jesus to the widow shows that we should give even more. My church believes the tithe is basic for a standard of giving. For myself, I believe the tithe is basic. It is the least I can give. Other denominations believe go with what your heart says. Jesus is the fulfillment of the law, His Blood was shed as the end to sacrifice and law. But that doesn't mean that we should thrwo out everything waht was taught in the Old Testament. The Sabath, too, was given to man, for God wanted a day to bless us and knew we needed to have that one day set aside to focus on Him and to have a change in our weekly lives for refreshing. So do we need to give, so we can be blessed. Debbie |
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337 | Where is the line? | 2 Cor 9:7 | glory777 | 22173 | ||
Johnny- I don't believe that prayon is saying that unless you tithe you are not righteous. I think what sheis saying is that it is a very good guideline. We are released from the law of Moses (Levitical law), but there are good guidelines in it. No, we don't have to keep holy the Sabbath, but it is good to have one day of the week to focus on God and give Him honor. And no, we don't have a dietary law, but it is good to fast with prayer also. I believe that if you are prayerfully considering what to give to the church, what Jesus commended (not COMMANDED), would be over 10 per cent (considering the widow's mite), but I don't see too many people giving all of their yearly income to the church! The amount mentioned most often in scripture is 10 per cent, so as a guideline, I would recommend it. Debbie |
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338 | Releases from tithing 10 per cent? | 2 Cor 9:7 | glory777 | 22175 | ||
Johnny - I also am born-again. And as a reader of the Bible, I see no where that you have to give a certain percentage to "go to Heaven". We all know that the only thing you have to do is to believe that Jesus is Lord and died for our sins, repent and ask Him into our hearts. But we are talking about pleasing Him, not receiving our salvation. Jost to clarify for those who do not understand the way to the Lord. Debbie |
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339 | Releases from tithing 10 per cent? | 2 Cor 9:7 | glory777 | 58201 | ||
I am not sure. I know He loves me just as much as He loves the worst sinner - Christ gave His life for us both, so no matter what I give to the Lord, He will love me. I also know that there are different crowns (real or figuratively can be debated) for service done in this life. Our works will be rewarded although salvation is not one of the rewards. So I am proposing that a tithe is a good guideline, but if possible, to go over as much as your heart takes you. Notice, I did not say "mind". My mind would tell me "I might need this extra money - food, time, fill in the blank! Sometimes, we have to go out on faith knowing the Lord will supply all our needs. I have a question for you- Is the Lord displeased if we don't bring followers to Him? Is he really pleased with men like Billy Graham (you know what I mean) and displeased if we don't "muster up" to Billy's volume? Or does he see the heart? Debbie |
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340 | Straight answer about tithe. | 2 Cor 9:7 | glory777 | 58218 | ||
kalos- But weren't there things just understood, either by inspiration of the Holy Spirit or tradition that is never specifically stated in the bible? How did Abraham know to give a tithe to Melchesidek (sp) and as far as that goes, how did Abraham know what was "clean" and "unclean" as to offering sacrifices to the Lord - or Job for that matter? The sacrifices were paid in full by the Lord Jesus, but as far as the "guideline" for giving, the tithe - or tenth- if applicable in the O.T. and not specifically denounced in the new, would be a fair amount. Again, it is also a matter of the heart. If you feel you are forced to give that amount - keep it. If you feel you should give more, by all means go for it. I just think sometimes it is a matter of people wanting to hold on too tightly to things that are not theirs to start out with. It has been shown in polls that as income goes up, what is given to churches goes up at a much lesser level. I think that is saying something. Debbie |
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