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681 | The "DIVINE ORDER" ? | 1 Cor 1:1 | gracefull | 75121 | ||
Actually it is Christ over all, man over household, including children. Unfortunately in our culture women are the primary disciplinarians. Women should 'enforce' but the children should know the father is the final authority. There can only be one HEAD in a household and in the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 11:3 1 Timothy 3:4 Ephesians 5:23 Mark 3:25 |
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682 | The "DIVINE ORDER" ? | 1 Cor 1:1 | gracefull | 75130 | ||
I was not overlooking this fact. It was addressed in another post. But not that I review the question of 'Divine Order', you are correct. God Christ Man Wife Children |
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683 | Healing in todays church | 1 Cor 1:1 | gracefull | 82509 | ||
Clarify the question... The purpose for healing today is the same as it was in the early church. To provide healing for believers. Since this would be the odvious answer, purhaps you are searching for more information? God bless |
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684 | Women Preachers? Yes or No? | 1 Cor 1:1 | gracefull | 93519 | ||
Hello Journey_Me You quoted... Then I cam accross 1 Cor 14:34-35 [34]Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law [35] And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. Look at 1 Corinthians 11:5 as a comparison. Paul states that women should not prophesy with their head uncovered, not that they should not prophesy UNLESS, as opposed to not prophesy at all. Where is prophesying done? In meetings... While this is not conclusive, it at least points out that women do have callings that allow them to speak in public meetings. Also, one cant' compare this to God calling homosexuality an abomination...While meny may respond very antagonistically to women in ministry due to doctrine, scripturally there is no comparison to ordaining someone practicing open sin and calling it good. God bless God bless |
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685 | Women Preachers? Yes or No? | 1 Cor 1:1 | gracefull | 93523 | ||
P.S. Actually my post addresses women in ministry, but not women as pastors. That was you question and I did not answer IT. I apologize.. God bless |
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686 | Labels? My church just goes by the Bible | 1 Cor 1:10 | gracefull | 81503 | ||
Are we purhaps looking for carnal unity? In the marriage unity sometimes has to be achieved by submission of the wife, and not necessarily agreement. If a husband and wife can't come to perfect agreement, how could we expect millions and millions of believers? I believe we must focus on the fact that we are one in the Spirit unified by the Holy spirit into one body despite our differences as long as Jesus is the foundation of our faith. Purhaps we should stop viewing various denominataios as 'different' and view them rather as brethren in One Body with some differing views. When we see Jesus instead of looking through a glass darkly, we will all see all things clearly. I do agree that there is only ONE Truth and that God's Word is not open for various interpretations. And we should be able to reason together, but until the Holy Spirit CHANGES someone's understanding, they are not likely to change. Beliefs do not change with intelectual knowledge. Beliefs must be changed by the Holy Spirit. That is how I view this matter, God bless |
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687 | Labels? My church just goes by the Bible | 1 Cor 1:10 | gracefull | 81575 | ||
I guess the difference is whether you think the differences of beliefs or differences of interpretation is the point of division and disunity or whether our attitude TOWARD a differing brother or sister is the point of disunity. I believe the love of God can keep us unified in spirit with differing brothers and sisters and keeps us humble and teachable. I believe unity can be maintained even when there are differences if our foundational doctrines are the same. And that foundation should be Jesus Christ (God come to earth in the form of man to suffer the penalty of death-sinless sacrifice- for all mankind so that through repentance and acceptance of Him we will be saved.)This is the truth that births us into the kingdom of God by the Holy Spirit. Unity in the rest must come through study, prayer, and development. None of us are at the same level and therefore none of us will ever agree on every detail,(until we stand face to face with Jesus and have our spiritual eyes totally opened) but if we seek to keep Godly love connecting us there will be communication and opportunity for growth. God bless |
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688 | Labels? My church just goes by the Bible | 1 Cor 1:10 | gracefull | 81577 | ||
"In fact it states that a christian's conscience may be bound to Scripture alone." Dear John...I have great respect for the wisdom of this statement. Because when believers 'commit' to a church body and it's doctrines, and obey because they have committed and not because they agree, who are they serving? This statement allows them them liberty to seek truth and grow, rather than box them in. And we should all be steadily growing.... God bless |
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689 | Labels? My church just goes by the Bible | 1 Cor 1:10 | gracefull | 81578 | ||
"Our divisions are a direct result of our own sinful natures. We think our doctrines are perfect, and we get puffed up by our knowledge. Then one day... God decides to pop our bubble." Amen! |
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690 | Are any of us are right?? | 1 Cor 1:10 | gracefull | 81580 | ||
The love of God for each other through the power of the Holy Spirit can unify even the most divided...not because we come to agree on everything...but because we love and pray for one another.. John 13:34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. When our love is perfected, our doctrine will be also! Herein is unity-that we love one another. God bless |
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691 | Are any of us are right?? | 1 Cor 1:10 | gracefull | 81586 | ||
I thought you were addressing the discussion of whether disunity of Christians due to doctrinal diferences. None of us are all right or have all revelation of truth, but that unity in the body of Christ does not come from 'agreement'. God bless |
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692 | Does God think negative thoughts. | 1 Cor 2:16 | gracefull | 86223 | ||
Define 'negative thoughts'. Isaiah 55:6- 6 Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near. 7 Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD , and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon. 8. "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD . 9. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. 10. As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, 11. so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. God's will is to bless and prosper, and this requires discipline. Hebrews 12:5-7 5 and you have forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you as sons, "MY SON, DO NOT REGARD LIGHTLY THE DISCIPLINE OF THE LORD, NOR FAINT WHEN YOU ARE REPROVED BY HIM; 6 FOR THOSE WHOM THE LORD LOVES HE DISCIPLINES, AND HE SCOURGES EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVES." 7 It is for discipline that you endure; God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline? If one considers discipline negative, then yes. If we recognize that Father's discipline is from a heart of perfect love...then no. God bless |
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693 | Denominations is shameful? | 1 Cor 3:4 | gracefull | 92344 | ||
Joyce, I offshoots or splinters organizationally of the original church, but not the Catholic church. (1 Corinthians 3)People actually do often answer scriptural questions with the response, "I am a _____". Believers often accept their denominational doctrines over scripture. This is following men rather than God. One should never get 'locked in' to a denomination in such a way that they cease to hear the Holy Spirit because they choose their denomination over truth. Now having said that I must point out that all born again believers are in the 'body of Christ' which is the spiritual church. When we begin to mature and depend less and less on the teachings of men and depend more and more on the teaching of scripture by the Holy Spirit, we will see denominational barriers less and less and see the body as one more and more..and often this leads believers to seek out other groups which believe more in line with what they believe. As for your husband's protest..be cautious that you remain meek and submissive. Let the love of God RULE. Be sure this does not become an avenue for the devil to cause division in your home. There are worse things than being in a church you disagree with. I suggest you encourage your husband to keep the spiritual communication lines open in your home and also pray for your marriage to grow in unity of spirit. This is God's will for the marriage. I suggest Colossians chapter 1 as an excellent prayer for the husband (or a wife). God bless |
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694 | Denominations is shameful? | 1 Cor 3:4 | gracefull | 92437 | ||
"I agree. However, somehow my Catholic spouse sees his church as being original. Isn't that why the term "protestant" surfaced? I am not toointerested in history. I have enough on my hands struggling with THE TRUTH." Yes, concerning the word protestant...but regardless of the historical claim to being 'original' by the Catholic church, I view the first Christians as the church and they were not 'Catholics'. I am not a historian...but no organization can claim the body of Christ. We are spirit and we are HIS. "But he was still not happy that I am not worshipful in his church. My view is that he need to be concentrating on his own worship and not stand judging my worship or non-worship. *sigh*. I have since proposed an "agree to disagree" stance but he has turned a deaf ear and wants me to taste disunity by being uncommunicative and it is a quiet standoff. *sigh*" My heart goes out to you. This must be very difficult. Might I suggest you pray for God to teach you to demonstrate His love for your spouse. I believe totally in the love of God breaking through any hardened exterior, even religion. As I suggested, begin to pray Cplossians 1 for him every day, and ask for God kind of love to flow through you...God can work a miracle. Kind answers and a gentle spirit! God bless |
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695 | Denominations is shameful? | 1 Cor 3:4 | gracefull | 92438 | ||
Hi Curtman "The reason that I said that I didn’t believe that this verse could be used to support different denominations is because Peter; Paul and Apollos were of the same belief; they were building on the same foundation." You have a good question... Let's consider, did they all believe the same..maybe, but they did have to hash thing out sometimes. But is tis possible the people prefered 'personalities' rather than beliefs...but often that is also a cause for division..personalities, style of worship, the type of music... hummm... Sorry, my mind wondered.. God bless |
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696 | Denominations is shameful? | 1 Cor 3:4 | gracefull | 92741 | ||
"To which my spouse replied. "It does not matter. After I divorce you then I will settle with God." I suppose those were angry words. Praise God that God has redeemed us from all sins, even the sin of such audacity." This statement denies a clear understanding of repentance. It thinks repentance is a ritual, rather than a turning of the heart..If we want to disobey God and say we will repent later..if we really are willing to repent, let's do so before we succumb to our will rather than after, (when we may or may not actually be able to-not because God is not willing to forgive, but because our hearts may become so hardened that we can't truly repent). OH THE TRAGEDY of that scenario... God bless |
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697 | How do we discipline church members? | 1 Cor 5:12 | gracefull | 93497 | ||
Hello 1ewoldstock You said... "Couldn't holding Christians accountable for their actions and disciplining for these actions create gossip and backbiting amoungst the congregation? It was not the case in this situation, but suppose that the Deacon was a spouse abuser or worse and the man she moved in with was a relative or an old family friend. Well-meaning members could bring an indescretion to the attention of the pastor every day." Matthew 18:15-17 15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. 17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican. Your examples create different scenarios with different disciplines. First, if the husband was an abuser, to seperate for counseling is not a sin. To enter an adulterous relationship is. The fact that she refused to leave the relationship but rather to flaunt her defiance before the entire congregation sends the statement a child sends the parent when they fold their arms and say 'NO!' For a pastor to look the other way or preach to this sin at the expense of the others is not right. He sent a clear message to the congregation that blatan defiant lack of regard for the authority of God or the church authority would not be tolerated. Some would have seen this as a stamp of approval for this behaviour had he NOT done this, his church would have become divided. The sin of adultery was not the main problem, but the rebellious defiance to neither repent nor leave the church until she decided to repent was the problem. Defiance of the leadership especially where active sin is concerned can destroy a church. God bless |
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698 | Divorce Cult Member ? | 1 Cor 7:1 | gracefull | 87223 | ||
No..Scripture does say not to be unequaly yoked 2 Corinthians 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? But scripture does not permit the breaking of a vow just because we realize we should not have made it. Better not to allow God to reveal Himself by His love through the believer to the unbelieving spouse. 1 Corinthians 7:13-15 13 And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him. 14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy. 15 But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace. a cult member nor an unbeliever (one and the same really) cannot keep us from worshiping and serving our God. Worship is a relationship, not a religion. Indeed...true worship is to LOVE as He loved...as a servant. God bless |
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699 | Divorce Cult Member ? | 1 Cor 7:1 | gracefull | 87224 | ||
Please give scripture reference for this statement. God bless |
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700 | Of course I'm bitter! You would be too. | 1 Cor 7:5 | gracefull | 66668 | ||
As cyclist said..believers can only give the word as counsel and it is the best counsel if heeded. If your wife were here asking this same question, we would do the same for her. She is not asking, noone can offer guidance to her. You said you have tried, but maybe you should just focus your relationship on God in prayer and allow Him to do the work. It is your relationship with Him that matters most. The joy of the Lord is our strength. 1. The spirit of the law is love..For God so loved the world...In that while we were still sinners Christ died for us...husbands, love your wives.. sacrificial love of brothers and sisters who interceed for you and your wife...God's love through us fulfills the law... 2. There is great blessing in walking in love Psalm 15 Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaks truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor. In whose eyes a vile person is contemned: but he honourth them that fear the LORD. He that SWEARETH TO HIS OWN HURT AND CHANGETH NOT. He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. HE THAT DOETH THESE THINGS SHALL NEVER BE MOVED. 3. 1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such is common to man: but God WHO IS FAITHFUL, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will WITH THE TEMPTATION ALSO MAKE A WAY OF ESCAPE, that ye may be able to bear it. My brother, your wife will have to give an account for her actions, but as you odviously know so will you. God is merciful and has made a way of escape and has promised by the Psalm that He will comfort you through your faithfulness to your committment. MPA no one here believes your situation is easy, and no one here believes you are totally responsible. It is just useless and even unGodly for any of us to discuss your wife without her presence. It will seem unfair when you are carnal in your thinking, but in the spirit we cease to be self concerned. You have grown weary with well doing. You only have two choices..walk in the flesh or walk in the spirit. As a born again believer you do have the choice. God can provide the comfort you need to remain faithful and joyful. In my prayers dear brother! |
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