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561 | An interesting discussion/question | Romans | humbledbyhisgrace | 205091 | ||
Perhaps you can understand my dilemma if I explain. Your teachings are riddled with that of the Jehovah Witnesses cult. I know you have said you are not a Jehovah Witnesses. Or, rather you said you were not a "JW". Yet you continue to spout their teachings. It is interesting your teachings are the same as theirs considering they are as you say your own understanding of scripture. Also, considering their Theocratic War Strategy (i.e. they approve of and practice the use of hiding the truth from God's enemies to protect God's cause) I'm a bit skeptical. I've never known one to have so many of the same teachings as theirs and not been a member. Can you see my dilemma? Steve |
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562 | How does the above relate to serving | Rom 1:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 189943 | ||
Greetings stjohn! Without attempting to address the original question I would like to point out something for discussion that doesn’t seem right to me. Based on what you appear to be saying, this type of teaching changes the standards of God to that of man (My opinion). 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 discusses the body of Christ and the importance of every member thereof. What scripture bases do we have to say that if you practice sin, you can serve in this capacity but not in that? Also, it would seem to me we are out of step with the will of God if mankind is dictating who uses what gift of the Spirit. How then do we say to one, you cannot use the gift given you by God but you can however serve in this manner as we (mankind) deem this a worthy gift of a sinner but not that? Your thoughts? Steve |
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563 | How does the above relate to serving | Rom 1:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 189971 | ||
Stjohn, Sorry if I wasn't clear. What I tried to point out was that God gives the gifts to man to be used in the body of Christ. It is not mankind's place to change that or reassign the gift. In other words, it is not biblical for us to remove a brother or sister from one place to another place in the body of Christ. Each gift given to the church is important and every member of the body is to walk worthy of their calling. As you originally said it, one is left with the impression that if you practice sin, you cannot serve in the body in such and such a role but it is okay to serve in this lesser role. Scripture teaches that each gift is essential to the body and although mankind may have a tendency to not give much weight to certain gifts, God clearly has a different opinion (1 Corinthians 12). One walking in sin should not be allowed to serve in any role in the body! The infected part must be cured or removed! In regards to what should be done with the one walking in sin we can look to Matthew 18:15-17 That's how I understand it. Steve |
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564 | How does the above relate to serving | Rom 1:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 189978 | ||
Morning stjohn, Yes, the problem is in regards to giving them another job to do. In my opinion, there is no "menial job" in the body of Christ. After all, each member has been gifted to serve in the body and each one serves the King of Kings. No one gifts themselves and it is not our place to gift the members of the body. But God Himself pours out His grace on us and places us in the body where He desires (Ephesians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 12:18). The view from scripture clearly places importance on each member of the body as should we (1 Corinthians 12:18-27 and Ephesians 4:15-16) You said "In regard to gifts, certainly you are not saying that someone who has a gift of preaching or teaching, and is in adultery and it is known, that they should be aloud to continue? Matthew 18:15-17 seems to disagree with your statement" Absolutely I am not saying that! That contradicts everything I have said. Sorry if I have not been clear. Steve |
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565 | Is God Sovereign in the Church today? | Rom 1:22 | humbledbyhisgrace | 168569 | ||
Hello Brother Brad! I just want to share some thoughts on this one and through out a few questions :-) Question: Does anyone think "the church" is not exactly where God wants it to be today? If the answer is no, would that not question God's Sovereignty? In my understanding it would. You ask "What are your thoughts as to why this is?" based on what A.W. Pink had written. I think that's a great question and exactly the type of questions we should be asking ourselves. What is God doing? What is His will for the church at this point in time? What do I, as His servant need to be doing for His glory and His church? I don't think we should be surprised at what mankind is doing for we know them to be corrupted and hopeless without God's intervention. For me the "why" leads to the question, what is God showing us and what are we the church suppose to do with it? There are many today and throughout history like A.W. Pink and the many examples we see throughout the pages of the bible that God has given a passion and a hunger for His word. It's these people that are able to see the contradictions between what the word of God says and what mankind teaches and twist to create their own doctrines. I think that is exactly what A.W. Pink is pointing out. So, going back to your question, why is it like this? Hummmm.... I of course don't have the answer to that. But I'm confident in that it fits God's sovereign plan. In my way of thinking, God is clearly showing us the corruption and false teachings of mankind probably more so then ever before. Why is that and what are we the church to do? "What can be done about it?" If you have been given His truth, never compromise on it, remember where it came from and share it with others as if their life depended on it (which it does!). For me, the farther I see the teachings of mankind move away from the word of God, the clearer the word of God becomes to me. The stronger my desire becomes to know it and understand it and share it with others. I for one am so thankful to God for His word and those that He has given to His church that do not and will not compromise on His word and will stand up and shout when it is trampled on. Just another thought on what we can do. This may seem like a radical idea to some. However, what about actually teaching the word of God from the word of God in our churches. I can't help but wonder what it might be like if we removed the Sunday School books, discipleship training materials and such from the church and just use the word of God to teach the word of God. I say this because I become more and more irritated by the materials that seem to insert one or two scriptures and then a page or two or three of mankind's thoughts and babblings. Well, I've babbled enough myself. I know the question was dealing more with the sovereignty of God in the church then where I drifted off to in my babblings so I'll just leave you with this thought on the church (Nehemiah 8:1-8). I think it's a beautiful picture of what it must be like to truly come together with a hunger and reverence for God's word and worship the Lord as we should and goes a long way in answering the question, "what can we do about it?". As you read Nehemiah 8:1-8 ask yourself these questions. Do we gather as one and encourage our pastors to feed us the word of God like it is written? Are we attentive as the word of God is shared with us? Does the leadership of our local church stand together as one, united and determined to teach and guide us in the word? Do we stand with those that stand on the word of God? Are we awed by the word of God and show reverence to it as they did in Nehemiah 8:5? Do we praise the Lord our Great God like we should? Do we teach the word of God to others and seek to help them understand it? Can you just imagine what it would be like to gather as they did in Nehemiah 8? What an awesome picture! God Bless, Steve Lord helps us. We long for the day you gather your church to be with you. Amen! |
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566 | Where did our conscience come from? | Rom 2:15 | humbledbyhisgrace | 177995 | ||
Greetings Karrie! I offer this as something else to consider regarding your extended question. Homosexuality goes against the nature established by God. Romans 1:26-27 (NASB95) 1:26 For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the natural function for that which is unnatural, 1:27 and in the same way also the men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men committing indecent acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error. Homosexuality is unnatural Karrie. Regardless of what mankind my say and/or how they try to paint the picture, the Word of God says it is unnatural. Even one who has exchanged the natural for the unnatural function of man and woman can clearly see it is not suppose to be that way. My guess even they buy a left shoe and a right shoe because it's obvious to them the left shoe will not fit the right foot. God Bless, Steve |
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567 | Where did our conscience come from? | Rom 2:15 | humbledbyhisgrace | 177997 | ||
Greetings Brother! Thanks for the kind words! I hear what your saying. I was searching the scriptures on this one too and then I realized I had put together a short sermon ;-) that really was not what she was asking for. Oh well, I had much fun in the effort. The Lord God truly is Good! He showed me once again as I searched His Word. In service to the King Brother! Steve |
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568 | Where did our conscience come from? | Rom 2:15 | humbledbyhisgrace | 178056 | ||
Greetings rebar and welcome to the forum! The responses given were not ment to be all inclusive of every scripture related to the subject. As Brother Doc pointed out in his post, there is much that can be discussed on the subject, i.e. "This topic is a fascinating one, but ferreting out the details can get pretty involved." (taken from Doc's post). Take a look at Romans 2:14-15. Good stuff yes? It speaks right to the heart of the matter. And as the scriptures you refered to point out as well, mankind is without excuse. Thanks for your input on the subject and again, welcome to the forum! If you would, please take the time and enter a little information about yourself in your profile. This is a great place to learn and study the Word of God and to share with others as well. I think you will find there are many here that can be very helpful in learning more about the Word of God and there is always lots of opportunities to share what you know as we all continue to grow in Christ. God Bless, Steve |
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569 | what is romans 5:1-21 about? | Rom 5:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202195 | ||
nae nae, To summarize, it is about justification through faith in Christ, the results of which we have peace with God through Him (Jesus)! The passage (Romans 1-21) as a whole has much to say. Is there a certain portion you are looking for help with? Let me add that this passage of scripture is one of the more profound passages which blows away the teachings of those who still to this day teach justification by works. Isn't it interesting how mankind still doesn't get it? How is it Jesus died for us when we were "helpless" (v6) and "yet sinners" (v8) and now we are justified through Him it changes anything? It doesn't! We were, are, and always will be justified by faith in Christ alone! Paul as always does an excellent job in pointing this out. He clearly explains the Law that some would have us justified by came in so "that the transgression would increase" (See verses 13 and 20). Paul sums it up well in verse 21 by pointing out the righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ is what leads to eternal life! Steve |
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570 | Conditional organs donation | Rom 5:8 | humbledbyhisgrace | 188946 | ||
Greetings Sister! Romans 5:8 (NASB) But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Steve |
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571 | what causes people to wonder from God? | Rom 6:16 | humbledbyhisgrace | 196855 | ||
Greetings cldibchosen! In a word, SIN! It is an interesting question to consider! I think to sum it up I would say it comes down to obedience! Romans 6:16 (NASB) Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness? Steve |
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572 | PSALMS 105:45 | Rom 6:16 | humbledbyhisgrace | 196857 | ||
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573 | what is the wages of sin? | Rom 6:23 | humbledbyhisgrace | 180227 | ||
Greetings wisdom111! Great questions! The word of God says the wages of sin is death. See Romans 6:23 (KJV) For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. But don’t stop there. Make sure you read the last part of the verse! I say it’s a great question because the word of God teaches us we are all sinners (Romans 3:23). And we all need to know what God’s word says about it. It says we are all sinners and fall short of God’s glory. The wages are the payment that must be paid for sin. It’s true, we are all sinners and God tells us so in His word. Are you ready for the best part? The Lord Jesus Christ paid the price for us (1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (KJV) 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures Notice in verse 3 it says “…that Christ died for our sins …” and in verse 4 it says “…he was buried, and rose again…” Do you believe you are a sinner? Do you understand and believe that Jesus died on the cross for our sins and that God raised him up again the third day and that the only way we can be saved is through Him? Do you confess Jesus as your Lord and believe in your heart God raised him from the dead? Romans 10:9 (KJV) That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. God bless and thanks for the great question! Steve |
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574 | what is the wages of sin? | Rom 6:23 | humbledbyhisgrace | 180257 | ||
Greetings Eagle! Is this the work of Miles J. Stanford you posted? This looks identical to the information found at http://www.withchrist.org/MJS/adamic.htm If so, could you please in the future give proper credit to the source you quote. Thanks and God bless you! Steve |
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575 | what is the wages of sin? | Rom 6:23 | humbledbyhisgrace | 180273 | ||
Greetings Eagle! Thanks for responding. I understand! Apology accepted by all I'm sure as you readily stepped up and admitted your oversight. Brother Doc pointed out some very good reasons for making sure to give credit were it's due in cases like this so hopefully all who reads along will learn from it. And hopefully we all will learn from your humbled spirit as well! Your brother in Christ, Steve |
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576 | Pauls inner conflict | Rom 7:15 | humbledbyhisgrace | 180549 | ||
Greetings dorshi! I believe this is what your looking for. Read all of Romans 7:14-25 God bless, Steve |
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577 | Who is the Wretched Man? | Rom 7:24 | humbledbyhisgrace | 209379 | ||
Brother Tim, It seems to be a stretch to say this was Paul speaking of himself as a Pharisee so I hope you don't mind me breaking in your study :-). So in an attempt to reconcile, let me reverse the question. Considering verses 21-23, 25 how does one reconcile the passage to be speaking of a none believer? Romans 7:21-23 and 25 (NASB) 21 I find then the principle that evil is present in me, the one who wants to do good. 22 For I joyfully concur with the law of God in the inner man, 23 but I see a different law in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin which is in my members. 25 Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, on the one hand I myself with my mind am serving the law of God, but on the other, with my flesh the law of sin. Where in Scripture do we see it taught that the natural man "wants to do good” or “joyfully concur with the law of God in the inner man” or struggles with a “different law in the members of" the "body” and “the law of” the mind, or with the “mind” serve the “law of God” but with the “flesh the law of sin”? Is it not true that the mind set on the flesh does not submit itself to the laws of God and is not even able to do so (Romans 8:7)? The desires of the natural man or not the things of God but of the flesh (1 Corinthians 2:14, Romans 8:5-8, Galatians 5:16-25). And what of Romans 3:10-12? Considering verse 17. If he indeed is describing himself as when he was a Pharisee, how is it as a Pharisee, it is no longer him doing it but sin in him? As a Pharisee, when was he set free from the bondage of sin? And one last point. How do we reconcile verse 25. Again, if Paul is describing himself as a Pharisee, how do we reconcile that he thanks God through Jesus Christ our Lord and yet concludes that on the one hand he serves the law of God with his mind but on the other with his flesh the law of sin? A Pharisee thanking God through Jesus Christ our Lord??? Although a Christian has been set free from sin, they can indeed be fleshly (1 Corinthians 3:1-3) Also, Romans 6:12-13 seem to clearly indicate that although the believer is no longer a slave to sin, sin is certainly still a distinct possibility in the life of a believer. Romans 6:12-13 (NASB) 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts, 13 and do not go on presenting the members of your body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. What am I missing? Your brother in Christ, Steve |
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578 | Who is the Wretched Man? | Rom 7:24 | humbledbyhisgrace | 209444 | ||
Brother Tim, I'm not aware of scripture that teaches Saul the Pharisee tried to obey the Law or wanted to obey the Law but didn't or couldn't because of sin. Is there Scripture reference that speaks to this struggle? We do have his view of himself regarding his righteousness in the Law as a Pharisee. Philippians 3:6 (NASB) "... as to the righteousness which is in the Law, found blameless." As a Pharisee he viewed himself blameless in regards to the Law. Where was the struggle we find in Romans 7:14-25? I'm not seeing it brother! Your brother in Christ, Steve |
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579 | Who is the Wretched Man? | Rom 7:24 | humbledbyhisgrace | 209582 | ||
Brother Tim, Let me first say when I read your first post on this I had no idea there was even a debate on the passage of Scripture. I found myself scratching my head at your teaching. So after responding the first time or two and waiting to see your follow on post I started doing a little research to try and understand what the debate/difference in views on the passage was. Like I said, it was news to me?!?!?! Anyway, it has been an interesting study/look at the whole thing. Not that I covered all that probably could be found on the subject written by others but enough to see the different arguments. Looking at what Hoekema said let me just quickly say as I have already pointed out, Paul himself seems to have a different view of himself as a Pharisee than Hoekema does (Philippians 3:6). No indication of a struggle with sin! Sounds like to me Paul had no struggle with his sin nature until he found out he had one. And as I pointed out in the first post, Scripture tells a different story of the lost person (1 Corinthians 2:14, Romans 8:5-8, Galatians 5:16-25, etc...). Thank you all the same for the post. I've been taking the time to look through all of this. Let me share with you something in return. As I was searching the net for material on this passage of Scripture I found this which does an excellent job on the text / subject. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/TopicIndex/126_Indwelling_Sin/57_Who_is_This_Divided_Man_Part_1/ http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/TopicIndex/126_Indwelling_Sin/58_Who_is_This_Divided_Man_Part_2/ http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/TopicIndex/126_Indwelling_Sin/59_Who_is_This_Divided_Man_Part_3/ http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/TopicIndex/126_Indwelling_Sin/60_Who_is_This_Divided_Man_Part_4/ http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/TopicIndex/126_Indwelling_Sin/62_Who_is_This_Divided_Man_Part_6/ Galatians 5:16-17 (NASB) 5:16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. 5:17 For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please. God bless my Brother, Steve |
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580 | Who is the Wretched Man? | Rom 7:24 | humbledbyhisgrace | 209744 | ||
Brother Tim, To a Pharisee, was there understanding of righteousness not in the "observance of the Law"? Yes, indeed it was and when Paul says he was found blameless in regards to the righteousness that is in the Law he is stating his view of his past life as a Pharisee. He goes on to say he counts it all as loss that he may be found in Christ, not having a righteousness of his own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith (Philippians 3:8-9). I'm not sure how we could find his meaning of not being blameless in regards to the righteousness that is in the Law anything but him viewing himself sinless at the time he was a Pharisee. By the way, it is not my notion but rather Scripture that explains the state of the lost. It is clear that the natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised (1 Corinthians 2:14). It is clear that the flesh does not and cannot submit itself to the laws of God (Romans 8:7). It is clear from the word that all are under sin there are none righteous, none understand, none seeks for God, all have turned aside, all have become useless, none does good (Romans 3:10-12). I don't think we can in good conscience ignore that when considering the passage of scripture in question. The Judaism argument side steps the issue altogether. I didn't present the argument as you stated it. Never the less, their legalistic approach to righteousness does indeed reflect what the scriptures teach in regards to the lost. On your third point I think I have been trying to address that. I personally do not see the passage as you have described it. The contradiction as I see it comes when trying to view the passage as describing a lost person. This is why I pointed to what the word teaches us about the lost person. In context of the whole I personally fail to see how the passage in question can ever relate to one who is lost. The greater contradiction as I see it is to claim the things Paul says is that of a non-believer. There the contradictions to overcome becomes greater then my simple mind could ever reason given the clear teaching in Scripture of the fallen man. Paul makes a crucial point in verses 17 and 18. SO NOW, no longer am I the one doing it, but sin which dwells in me. (v17) For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh... (v18). Yet as a Pharisee, blameless. Go figure! :-) The Law was spiritual, not Paul, he like we were sold into bondage to sin. It is not that we are not capable of sinning any longer. But we have been justified, declared righteous in Christ! No longer condemned (Romans 6:6-7, 8:1). This is our freedom from sin! Our obligation is no longer to the flesh (Romans 8:12) but the Spirit! Putting to death the deeds of the body. The corruption of the flesh is ever present (Romans 8:5-8) and Paul clearly warns of our obligation to live according to the Spirit and not the flesh (Romans 8:13). Sorry for the long delay in responding. It was a busy weekend and typical Monday... Your brother in Christ, Steve |
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