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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: humbledbyhisgrace Ordered by Verse |
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341 | does God intend for us to pay tithes | Malachi | humbledbyhisgrace | 194625 | ||
miller521, Many people believe in many things! Believing in something is not the measure of truth. Would you care to share with the forum from scripture why you believe in "seed-faith"? Steve |
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342 | does God intend for us to pay tithes | Malachi | humbledbyhisgrace | 194633 | ||
miller521, I suspected as much :-) Actually, not a great start but a typical start which appears to be rooted in the false teachings spread by the prosperity teachers of the day! These scriptures you reference in NO way back up the false teaching of "seed-faith"! God is NOT in the business of selling His favor upon His people! Case in point, read the story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5. Pay close attention to the man of God (Elisha) and how not only did he not receive the payment offered to him, but neither did he present himself to Naaman to receive any glory for what God was going to do! Also, note how confused Naaman was. Like the "seed-faith" believers of today thinking God is some VENDOR in the sky selling His favor for money. And don't over look what happens to the one (Gehazi) who takes the payment. The greed of the heart is what makes the false teachers of "seed-faith" (i.e. prosperity teachings) so successful! I don't in any way want to dismiss and/or discourage you in your giving and honoring of God to share what He has blessed you with. I do want to encourage you to be careful of falling into the trap of satan and his workers pushing the unbiblical "seed-faith" teachings you see so much of today. Consider carefully their teachings. They don't even come close to being biblical. Neither does the scriptures you reference come close to validating the "seed-faith" teaching. Steve |
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343 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 184962 | ||
Dear John! Read these passages to get a good idea of what is meant by the sinful flesh (Romans 7:5, 7:18, 7:25, 8:4-5, 8:8-9, 8:12-13) I think on this point of a sinful nature Romans 8:3 says it all. Romans 8:3 (NASB) For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh, Notice Paul is clear on the matter after speaking of the weakness of the flesh he points out that the Son was sent in the LIKENESS of sinful flesh, he was not sent in sinful flesh. Also, take a closer look at the quote of Hodge. He states "Temptation implies the possibility of sin". I would argue that the only implication that can be granted in my opinion is that in the mind of the tempter there is potential for the one being tempted to sin. There is only an assumption on the part of the tempter of the possibility. There may be a great desire on the tempters part, but it is just that, his desire. It does not stand to reason that his assumption is imputed to the tempted and attributes nothing to what potential is actually there or not in the tempted. By Faith, Steve |
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344 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 184999 | ||
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345 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 185004 | ||
Dear Mark, I agree with you on the vocabulary thing! It do be hard some times :o) Perhaps I’m misunderstanding you a bit on this point so let me know. What I was speaking to was the quote of Hodge. He states "Temptation implies the possibility of sin". At least that was the way it was quoted :o) The quoted statement was made to validate the argument of Hodge that Christ could have sinned. My argument was to show the shortcoming in his logic. It had nothing at all to do with the question if Christ was tempted or not so I fail to see the relevance of my point to Hebrews 2:18. No doubt at all Jesus experienced temptation and to the full extent! After all the tempter went away empty handed. The problem with his statement is that the argument requires something of the tempted based on the fact the tempter tempted (How's that for vocabulary? If you can't think of something to say just keep using the same word :-). By Faith, Steve |
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346 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 185009 | ||
Greetings John! No problem Brother. I was simply agreeing to your request. I can see now I should have made that more clear. Sorry if I left you feeling like you had offended me! God Bless, Steve |
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347 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 185022 | ||
Greetings Tim! There is no argument from me that Jesus was tempted. This is clear from scripture. However, the fact Jesus was tempted adds no validity to the statement in or out of the context it was used in my opinion. The statement: “Temptation implies the possibility of sin". All that can be granted is that the tempter believes, assumes, or hopes etc… there to be a possibility. If not, then what is it about the temptation that makes so the possibility in the one tempted? How does the temptation being external or internal change this? By Faith, Steve |
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348 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 185045 | ||
Greetings John! First of all, I have never said anything about anyone not being tempted or not being able to be tempted. As you have posed your question you are changing the argument into something different then what I have presented regarding the original quote in question. We know every man can be tempted including Jesus. As I understand the way you have presented it, I don't see this as a valid question. If someone can't be tempted then there was no temptation to demote or promote. By the way, let me change the subject for a bit and speak to your concern for offending me or anyone else for that matter. First of all I appreciate your desire not to! Thank you! We should all be ever mindful of this and maintain a healthy fear of it and of creating division among the brothers and sisters in Christ. One thing you will find on the forum is at times with nothing more then text to go by there will be misunderstanding of ones intentions. Of course there are times the intentions are clear also ;-) But know this, you do not have to apologize to me every time you speak to me. I understood your desire not to continue and also your desire to engage once again. We may not agree on everything but as brothers in Christ we have a big problem if we can't discuss it together. It's just my opinion but I think when we get more comfortable on the forum like anywhere else we tend to be more at ease and be ourselves so to speak. We sit here typing away is if everyone knows our thoughts and moods and personalities and forget some times all the other person has to go on is text. Anyway, I have found you to be very gracious not rude and I for one enjoy the discussions! God Bless, Steve |
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349 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 185046 | ||
Greetings Tim! No need to apologize! No offense taken! I'm actually only arguing the point against the quote "Temptation implies the possibility of sin" At least that is what I have been attempting to do :-) By Faith, Steve |
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350 | What was the point of the temptation ? | Matt 4:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 193123 | ||
J-man, How far we fall when we set to make God in our image! J-man, what is sin? Steve |
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351 | Matthew.4:5-11 | Matt 4:10 | humbledbyhisgrace | 219281 | ||
Greetings anantharaj! There is nothing in this passage that would lead us to assume he appeared as a man. Do you understand? God bless, Steve |
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352 | When does temptation become sin? | Matt 5:28 | humbledbyhisgrace | 185270 | ||
Greetings Aminat! It is a good question you ask and one I consider important for us all to understand. Many will teach you that it is the act that establishes it as a sin. There was a recent discussion on the forum about this. The example was used when David saw Uriah's wife Bathsheba showering (2 Samuel 11) it was called the temptation and the fact that he slept with her it was called the sin. This is how many understand it apparently. At least I have heard it explained in such a manner many times. However, using the same example of David mentioned here, consider what Jesus said in Matthew 5:28 Matthew 5:28 (NASB) "but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart." So we can safely say that sin is actually committed before the actual physical manifestation of the act. I do think it is important to note, the act itself would also be sin. But in the example used here, the violation of God's law can be accomplished even without the physical manifestation. As I understand it, the temptation is not sin, but sin is accomplished in the heart regardless if someone follows through with the lust in which they were drawn into the temptation in the first place or not. I personally am not sure how to explain at what point the temptation becomes sin. I think I understand it but I'm hesitant to teach it as fact/truth in fear of misleading someone. I would say this though, although the temptation may not be sin, it clearly reveals the sinful nature within. One last thought on this. I tend to believe for a child of God, conviction is a good indicator of when we are either about to fall into sin or have fallen into sin. By Faith, Steve |
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353 | Difference b/w pleasing God vs man | Matt 6:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 164258 | ||
Hi Jaci, Take a look at Matthew Chapter 6. I think you may find this worth reading regarding your situation. I would suggest much prayer on this and ask God to search your heart on this and ask His direction. Trust in Him and He will guide you. |
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354 | fasting | Matt 6:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 191035 | ||
Greetings hunger and thirst! See Matthew 6:16-18 Hope this helps! God bless, Steve |
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355 | two men praying | Matt 6:5 | humbledbyhisgrace | 191037 | ||
Greetings hunger and thirst See Matthew 6:5-8 Also, read through all of Chapter 6 to get an understanding of what the Lord is saying regarding prayer and fasting. Keep in mind that God looks at the heart of man and knows mankind's motives! Hope this helps! God bless, Steve |
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356 | silent prayer | Matt 6:5 | humbledbyhisgrace | 191532 | ||
Greetings mely! Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! If the word of God does not speak against praying silently, why would we put such limitations on a mighty God who not only is able to, but does know our thoughts and our heart ? (Psalm 139:23; Isaiah 66:18, 1 Chronicles 28:9, Psalm 44:21, 1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:10) etc... Have you ever had a prayer answered? Have you ever had a silent prayer answered? God bless, Steve |
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357 | silent prayer | Matt 6:5 | humbledbyhisgrace | 191533 | ||
Greetings mely! Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! If the word of God does not speak against praying silently, why would we put such limitations on a mighty God who not only is able to, but does know our thoughts and our heart ? (Psalm 139:23; Isaiah 66:18, 1 Chronicles 28:9, Psalm 44:21, 1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:10) etc... Have you ever had a prayer answered? Have you ever had a silent prayer answered? God bless, Steve |
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358 | Do I understanding this correctly | Matt 6:13 | humbledbyhisgrace | 154988 | ||
Am I understanding this correctly in your opinion? Read James 1:13 James 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man KJV Now read Matthew 6:13 Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. KJV Okay, in James 1:13 it's obvious what the scripture says. "God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man" In Matthew 6:13 it says "lead us not into temptation" Now, from my understanding this is how I see this. God does not tempt man period according to James 1:13 and we can take the word "lead" in Matthew 6:13 literally. For example, He may "lead" us or as we say a lot now days, "allow us" to be tempted but he does not tempt us. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. Thanks and may God bless you! |
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359 | Do I understanding this correctly | Matt 6:13 | humbledbyhisgrace | 155002 | ||
Thanks for your feedback fedexguy! It's good to hear from you again and I pray all is well with you my brother! |
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360 | Is it easy for God to forgive? | Matt 6:15 | humbledbyhisgrace | 199958 | ||
Greetings WOS! Welcome back :-) To all who read let it be known I'm not attempting to teach on this matter. Just thinking out loud! Here are some initial thoughts for consideration. It would seem to me a harder thing for Him to do if He didn't forgive the repentant heart considering the price that was paid. When I consider passages of scripture like is listed below speaking to His lovingkindness, compassion, great love and richness of His grace etc... I'm reminded of His nature. We also know He is just. So in regards to forgiveness of those who repent, not only is He right to do so, but it seems to me He is acting out of His nature. Considering the price that was paid and His nature and your question, I can't help but wonder is it harder for Him to punish those who don't repent then it is for Him to forgive those that do? Psalms 86:5 (NASB) For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You. Nehemiah 9:17b (NASB) ... But You are a God of forgiveness, Gracious and compassionate, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness; And You did not forsake them. Ephesians 1:7-8a (NASB) 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace 1:8a which He lavished on us... Ephesians 1:5 (NASB) He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will Romans 2:4 (NASB) Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance? Ephesians 2:4-8 (NASB) 2:4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 2:5 even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 2:6 and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 2:7 so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; Easy or hard, He is justified in doing so and we can be assured He will (1 John 1:9). Steve |
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