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21 | Others more important than yourself | Luke 17:7 | gospelcompilation | 202792 | ||
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22 | Others more important than yourself | Luke 17:7 | gospelcompilation | 202806 | ||
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23 | total prosperity | Rom 10:9 | gospelcompilation | 202916 | ||
Jesus gave this answer in Luke 18:22: He said, "Sell everything you possess and distribute the proceeds to the poor, so you will have treasure in heaven; and then come, follow Me." Another great quote by Jesus is in Mark 10:29-30: He said, "Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel’s, who shall not receive a hundredfold now in this lifetime — houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands — but also, in the age to come, eternal life." You'll notice in both instances, Jesus suggested that the way to real prosperity is to leave the world behind and surrender all its wealth and possessions, and then go and follow Him. For the real treasure in this life is to humbly walk with God (see Genesis 5:24, for instance). In Matthew 6:19-20, Jesus encouraged us with these words: "Do not store up treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, or where thieves break in and steal; but rather, store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust can destroy, and where thieves cannot break in and steal." Following Jesus is the greatest treasure of all. It is the only thing we should focus our efforts on... and when we have been discipled to the point where our characters are like Christ's character, then our Father can trust us with all the material wealth in the world (see Job 1:1-3, for example). But, then again, once we reflect the character of Christ, we won't care about that worldly stuff anymore. |
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24 | what's your preference | Heb 12:6 | gospelcompilation | 202730 | ||
I won’t attempt to answer the question concerning God’s “punishment;” however, I would like to say something regarding the question of God’s “silence” and/or “absence” in our lives. If I understand the principles and purpose of Scripture correctly, it would seem that it is physically impossible for God to be “absent” in our lives. And I believe there are numerous examples of this found in Scripture. One of the most famous is Psalm 139:7-8, which begs the question, “Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into heaven, You are there. If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, You are there.” Another famous quote is Romans 8:38-39, which says, “I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Jesus Himself said in Matthew 28:20 that “I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” And Genesis 2:7 says that YHWH Elohim breathed into Adam’s nostrils “the Spirit of life.” So one might naturally conclude that each of us have God’s life-giving Spirit within us. Therefore, if it is impossible for us to be separated from our Father, in reality, then how is it we “feel” separated? Isaiah 59:1-3 declares that “Behold, YHWH’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your Elohim.” If we “feel” separated from our Father, then it seems only to be in our minds, and not in reality. That is why, I believe, we’re encouraged to “renew” our minds. Paul noted in Colossians 1:21 that if we feel alienated from God, it is only in our minds, because of the guilt over our sins. But, if I understand correctly, then it is physically impossible for God to be absent in our lives. I would be happy to discuss my view of God’s so-called “silence” if you are interested in hearing it. I hope this information helps. |
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25 | what's your preference | Heb 12:6 | gospelcompilation | 202732 | ||
If I understand Scripture correctly, then yes, I believe that God is Father of all creation, because He is the only Creator. Ephesians 4:6 says there is "one God who is the Father of everyone, and who is above all and through all and inside you all." Malachi 2:10 begs the question, "Have we not all one Father? And has not one God created us?" I Corinthians 8:6 declares that "for us there is [only] one God, the Father, who is the single source of all created things." Genesis 1:27 tells us that "God created mankind" - which implies all of us, everyone. Psalm 89:47 is a plea to God based on the fact that He created "all the children of men." I take that to mean He created everyone... not just a few chosen people here and there. Isaiah 42:5 and 12 records God as being the One "who created the heavens and stretched them out; who spread forth the earth and everything that comes from it; who gives breath to every person on it and Spirit to those who walk on it;" and it was He Himself who said, "I made the earth, and I created every person on it." I could list a couple dozen other references, but I believe these should suffice. If I've misunderstood the intent of Scripture, or the role of God as Creator, please correct me. The problem, of course, is that not all of His children acknowledge Him. But, that doesn't stop them from being His children - His creation. Whether for good or bad, our Father blessed us with free will, and that includes the free will to either ignore or deny Him. However, neither ignorance nor denial in any way affect His relationship to us. As I see it, He is still our Father - whether we acknowledge Him or not. Thank you, though, for the opportunity to address this topic further. |
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26 | what's your preference | Heb 12:6 | gospelcompilation | 202740 | ||
I agree... but since I cannot tell who is led by the Spirit and who is not, or where they might be in their journey... I simply acknowledge all men as my brothers and sisters, and leave the knowing to God. I apologize in advance if that offends anyone. |
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27 | what's your preference | Heb 12:6 | gospelcompilation | 202749 | ||
You have asked excellent questions, CD. But I think it would serve this audience best if you were to answer them. What do you suppose Jesus meant when he said they were of their father, the slanderous accuser? SATAN IS NOT THE FATHER OF BELIEVERS After all, verse 31 says that Jesus was speaking to "the people who believed in Him;" that is, people whom we would have considered "saved" (or the elite, the chosen ones, the sons of God). So, how do you explain what He meant? I believe the answer is simple. And it has nothing to do with God being the Creator of all. TRADITIONS AND DOCTRINES OF MEN It may be that what I am suggesting is NOT in opposition to what the Bible teaches, but rather is in opposition to what we've always been TOLD the Bible teaches. I try very hard to distinguish between Scripture and the "doctrines of men," which are loosely based on Scripture. Sometimes that requires me to let go of my preconceptions, which is never an easy thing to do. So, please, share your thoughts on what you think Jesus might have meant, when he claimed these upstanding believers in Christ were actually of their father, the slanderous accuser. GOD'S KINGDOM IS NOW Oh, and also explain WHY God would ever ask one of His children "Why should I let you come into My kingdom?" when that child is already IN His kingdom? What are you suggesting, by asking such a question... and on what Scripture do you base the assumption underlying the question? Thank you, CD, and I look forward to your hearing your answers. |
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28 | what's your preference | Heb 12:6 | gospelcompilation | 202785 | ||
The Forum Terms of Use state very clearly that "Postings must be Biblically based and not opposing the Bible's sole authority (sola Scriptura), Christianity, or the deity of Jesus Christ." I have based my views solely on clear principles drawn from Scripture as a whole (as opposed to the normal practice of taking one or two verses out of context). If a person quotes a verse out of context and then builds an entire theology around it, then they are really offering nothing more than their opinion of what that one verse, taken out of context, means. So, every individual interpretation is really nothing more than one's opinion of what the verse means. That's why people can read the same verse and get several different meanings out of it (and, completely divergent meaning, at that)! So, please, for the sake of clarity... quote my words exactly as they appear in context, and SHOW me where I have "opposed the Bible's sole authority," or "opposed Christianity," or "opposed the deity of Jesus Christ." Those are the guidelines you say I have neglected. Please afford me the courtesy of demonstrating from my own words how I have failed to abide by these guidelines. Thank you in advance. |
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29 | what's your preference | Heb 12:6 | gospelcompilation | 202793 | ||
No, my friend. I want you to SHOW me, in my own writing, where I erred. I've never made the accusation that Scripture was incorrect, and therefore needed to be quoted directly to show the inaccuracy. You claim I erred. I'm asking you to SHOW me, so that I might either explain myself or correct my view. |
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