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421 | Interpreting Revelation | Revelation | jlhetrick | 190538 | ||
RC- with all respect to you my friend might I suggest that you have made your position clear and recommend that you be done with the topic. It is not in accordance with the Terms of Use of this forum to base one's theological position on one's feelings and opinion. You have made several posts (which I have read carefully) where you basically offer to the rest of us that you are in the "right" camp and many or most others are in the "wrong" camp. Your entire argument, thusfar, has been based on feelings, thoughts, and opinion that were supposedly developed over "8 years" of study. Yet, you offer little to nothing from Scripture to support your position. I'm not asking that you do offer support for your position here as that would be, in my opinion, unproductive. After all, you have only studied the topic for 8 years. More correctly put, "at least three to 6 hours for 8 years daily". Personally I can see why you are so impressed with yourself- I have struggled to stay with a single topic for 8 weeks, even 8 days in many cases. Still, if you can appreciate that your 8 years of study really do not compare to centuries of study and debate by greater minds than yours and mine then perhaps you might agree that further debate here would be unproductive. After all, you yourself admitted that you "came to find out after my study that what I came up with is what the Church beleived for 1800 yrs." I'm glad you admit that. It's always concering when one comes along believing that God has given him a personal, special, and new revelation that He hasn't given to His Church. God bless, Jeff |
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422 | Interpreting Revelation | Revelation | jlhetrick | 190517 | ||
Hello RC- You wrote: "I have come to a conclusion that Dispensationalism is very Anti Semetic in the Fact that God would once again chastise Israel by killing two thirds of them off while protecting the Church from the same time period" Where on earth did you get that idea?? Jeff |
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423 | Will we recognize loved ones in Heaven | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 190497 | ||
Dear angelinwaiting- there is nothing in Scripture that suggests that we will not recognize our lovedones in Heaven. Furthermore, it is a possibility that we will recognize people who we never knew and never met here on earth. The bible doesn't necessarily teach this either but it is evident that Peter recognized the Lord after He was transfigured on the high mountain in addition to recognizing Moses and Elijah. (see Mark 9:1-8). Peter had never met Moses nor Elijah both of them having died long before Peter's own birth. It may be that Jesus introduced Moses and Elijah to Peter, James and John but we would have to add to what is written to make that fit (and we don't do that of course). Another point (and not meant to pick on your choice of screennames) is that when we die and are with the Lord we will not be angels. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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424 | does God intend for us to pay tithes | Malachi | jlhetrick | 190438 | ||
Barbara- Welcome to the forum and God bless. Try typing in the word tithe or tithing in the Search box located in the upper right of your screen. This topic has been covered extensively in the past. Using the Search tool will quickly take you to a great deal of information on the topic so that you don't have to wait for responses to trickle in. This will also help to keep a highly debated topic from running yet another unproductive course on the forum. It may also be helpful to do a personal study on the OT tithe; more specifically a general study of the economy of the Jewish people in OT times. God bless, Jeff |
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425 | Lack of Indifference | Mark 16:18 | jlhetrick | 190437 | ||
Brother kalos- Very excellently taught. God bless, Jeff |
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426 | Can I go to Heaven if I smoke? | Eph 2:8 | jlhetrick | 190340 | ||
Winson- It is the standard on SBF to include biblical reference. You wrote: "acording to the good works what ur doing in this world according to that u will get rewards in heaven, specially howmany souls u gained for Jesus christ". Please provide bibilcal reference to support your statement. Thanks, God bless, and welcome to the Forum- Jeff |
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427 | Lack of Indifference | Mark 16:18 | jlhetrick | 190339 | ||
Steve, Really good quotes- too the point. |
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428 | Lack of Indifference | Mark 16:18 | jlhetrick | 190338 | ||
Zoe- Probably at this point the topic has become more political than theological and perhaps it's time to wrap up this thread and move on to a different subject. If we're not careful we can get off track from what the Forum is intended. God bless, Jeff |
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429 | Lack of Indifference | Mark 16:18 | jlhetrick | 190319 | ||
Zoe- sorry for the late reply; working two jobs. You asked: "does justification make it right?" Absolutely! By the very definition of the words. If it is just it is right; if it is right it is just. Can’t be one and not the other. As for answering how one can justify taking life in war I believe it might take significantly more space than we have here to answer that fully (considering all of the various scenarios you might respond with- so let’s not go there). Were Hitler and the Nazis just in taking lives in war? Answer- no. How do we know? We hold their actions and motivations up in comparison with God’s law and moral standard. Were the American and allied forces just in taking the lives of the Nazis in war? Answer- yes. How do we know? We hold their actions and motivations up in comparison with God’s law and moral standard. Job 19:29 NASB95“Then be afraid of the sword for yourselves, For wrath brings the punishment of the sword, So that you may know there is judgment.” I won’t attempt to address every statement you made in detail but allow me to simply say that it is a better exegesis to present that Jesus forgives and saves those He loves and not necessarily the other way around. We might rightly argue that Saul of Tarsus absolutely hated Jesus (or at least what He claimed and stood for) right up until the time the Lord saved him. Furthermore, I might argue that the lesson in John 8:7 seems to be speaking more to self-examination, repentance, and unrighteous judgment than forgiveness (though forgiveness is an unmistakable theme here). I very much disagree with your analogies of Heaven. It is neither like a driver’s license nor spandex (though the pun is appreciated). Nor is it a “right” as we do agree on. Most importantly- there is no hope that we might ever “make ourselves ready for it”. Salvation is a gift from God to those of us He chooses to bless with it independent of any “getting ready” we might attempt. Finally you ask: “Do you think Christians have the right to judge? even if that "certain law" has been broken, or not?” I see that brother Brad has already responded to that and offered sufficient Scriptural support so let me simply say this. I am convinced by Scripture that it’s not so much a matter of “right” as it is a matter of responsibility. We are required to do it. Before we ever attempt to apply reason to God’s word; we must first know what God’s word says on a topic. It never works the other way around. Much of your position is easily recognized by one who also grew up believing many of the well intended (I believe) but unscriptural sayings and teachings that has and continues to plague our churches. A good rule of thumb is to never attempt to apply your doctrine to the Scriptures. Rather, always allow the Scriptures to establish what it is you believe. For what it’s worth friend- I haven’t disagreed with a single point here that I haven’t at one point in time agreed with. Furthermore, I am not at a place (and don’t believe I ever will be) where the Scriptures do not continue to correct my thinking and refine my beliefs. God bless, Jeff |
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430 | Lack of Indifference | Mark 16:18 | jlhetrick | 190315 | ||
Lionheart- your welcome and thank you for your service. 8 years Army myself. :) Jeff |
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431 | Lack of Indifference | Mark 16:18 | jlhetrick | 190295 | ||
Hello zoe, Just want to add some thought to the excellent response you have already received from brother Tim Moran. It may be that your concept of war may be what is most influencing your position. I make that statement based on your choice to refer to the killing in war as "murder". I would agree that many (even my own country's US soldiers as shown in history) use the excuse of war to murder others. But those incidents are murder just the same. So when faced with the question as you present it "How can we murder our enemies and love them?" the simple answer is that we can't. Or at least if we do we are sinning. A more appropriate question (in my opinion) and a more appropriate approach to understanding how God and His word deals with the topic; would be to ask something like, "how can the taking of life in war be considered justified?" When we automatically label it as "murder" we have already lost the ability to consider it as anything else. Murder is justified neither in the OT nor the NT. But the taking of life in response to that one's breaking of certain laws is. The whole idea and arguments that some have made to suggest that the Jesus of the NT is different from the God of the OT just doesn't hold water. The new covenent never has and never will represent a change in God's character. While you continue to consider this topic it might be helpful to ask- how can God allow someone to spend eternity in torment if He loves them? Have in mind the never change characteristics of God while pondering this. Hope this is helpul, Jeff |
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432 | Need Bible verses for "trying new things | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 190154 | ||
OK Jess. I'm still not sure where your going with this so I'll offer some feedback based on how I'm understanding you. First, I'm not sure I would use time spent with a friend trying to accomplish his/her father's agenda. As for new hair cut, job etc. I don't find the bible teaching that. Considering a "new way of serving God" I'm not following that; sorry. We serve God according to how He calls us. Ours is to study His word and live a life of prayer and obedience. It's really not about trying something new; it's about obedience. Regarding God changing a stubborn heart, it's my belief that Scripture teaches that the only hope a stubborn heart has is that God will change it. Scripture is clear that left to his own desire, a man will never change his hardend heart on his own. Please refer to Romans chapter 3. Also refer to Psalm chapter 103. If you have the time (and a reference bible) expand your study from there. Hope this was helpful- I try to keep it short but others will reply as well. God bless, Jeff |
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433 | Need Bible verses for "trying new things | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 190150 | ||
Dear tomjess, Welcome to the Forum! Your question is really too vague to respond to. Did you have something specific in mind? Jeff |
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434 | when were the angels created? | Gen 1:1 | jlhetrick | 189896 | ||
Azure- You are exactly right. Verse 27 really does clarify this thouogh some are unwilling to consider it literally. If man was created in the image of God and angels Scripture would say so. Instead, Scripture says man was created in God's image. God bless, Jeff |
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435 | Verses on coming as you are... | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 189676 | ||
SusieCues, First off, welcome to SBF. It's good to see that your concerned for your friend's father, however, the truth of God's word that leads to salvation is more than a matter of "some verses". In my humble opinion, a very good response to ANYONE who says "I know what the Bible says..." is to ask them- OK, and what does that mean? Understanding the context and the intent of "what it says" is often what is missing. The passage regarding the "lukewarm" Laodiceans is found in Revelation chapter 3, begin at verse 14. It is by no means suggesting that we are to postpone coming to Christ until we have achieved a status more worthy than that of being lukewarm. Rather- being lukewarm is a condition in which one has no spiritual capacity to understand that he needs God. It is a state of being in one's own "self-sufficient" state. You might consider the "chief priests and elders" in Matthew 21: 23-25. To the question that Jesus asked (regarding the source of John's baptism) they replied "we do not know". Of course they knew- but to answer honestly would have defeated their goal. So they traded the truth for a lie in order to maintain their current state (which was a very self-sufficient state of sin). The thought of finally turning to God once I get my ducks in a row and am no longer "lukewarm" is actually an idea of saving oneself; in other words, salvation by works. This does not line up with the truth of Scripture. Eph 2:1-10 NASB95 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest. But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. God bless, Jeff |
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436 | Gods time not ours | Ecclesiastes | jlhetrick | 189643 | ||
Hello again Max, God bless you for your desire to see friends and family saved. The person at your church gave very good advise and I pray you follow it. It's not uncommon (as I understand it) for a new believer to be overwhelmed with the desire for others to be saved (it was this way for me and others I know). Nor is it uncommon for a new believer to go about the business of seeing to the salvation of friends and family. As your friend at church has counseled- it is a work you can never achieve. Only God can save (as I believe you already know) and He will call all who He saves. See Psalm 3:8, 2 Timothy 1:9 for examples. You may be a significant part of that calling as He uses your witness and then again you may not be. Like a lot of Christians there was a time when I thought it was my responsibility to make sure others "got saved"; but this is not our calling. In my opinion, the best way to ensure that you are not getting in the way (so to speak) is to simply submit yourself to the Lord and allow Him to lead you in the example of Christ. Read the gospels and interestingly find that Jesus is never pushy. Live your life in the example of truth in all your ways honoring your saviour and you may find yourself being awesomely blessed as the Lord uses you to reach others. By the way- I can speak for myself and a few others I know. Becoming a follower of Christ AFTER being married is a significant undertaking. It's possible to attempt to "lead" our wife and family while not "following" the Lord. I believe the key is to submit to following Him and the other relationships in your life can only benefit from that; even if it feels at times that they are not. Hope this is helpful brother, Jeff |
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437 | Gods time not ours | Ecclesiastes | jlhetrick | 189623 | ||
Hello Maxhel, Welcome to the family and welcome to SBF. It's not clear to me what your asking; but perhaps chapter 3 of the book of Ecclesiastes will be helpful. God bless, Jeff |
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438 | when a I saved and when baptised | Rom 10:9 | jlhetrick | 189606 | ||
Steve, I just want to say that yes, this topic has been discussed (and debated) much (too much) on this forum. However, I don't believe I have seen it articulated so excellently as you have done here. We are fortunate to have brothers like you in the Christian family to help point out to others when they are in error in their interpretation of Scritpture. Thank you for not interpreting; but simply presenting the word of God. Scripture truly does not allow for the interpretation that many give it so liberally regarding this topic. Like you, I just don't comprehend how this happens short of attributing it to the lack of personal study on the part of many. I'm not being critical of Aspiring Overseer as it is clear from his post that many of these commonly held beliefs are simply the mistakes in interpretation that have been passed on for generations now in the church. Your sincere approach in allowing Scripture to establish doctrine while safeguarding against allowing thought, opinion, and commonly taught fallacies to do so is obvious and appreciated. Jeff |
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439 | I have read one verse | Job | jlhetrick | 189568 | ||
Your welcome and God bless! Jeff |
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440 | Why Saul did not recognize David? | 1 Samuel | jlhetrick | 189566 | ||
Hello Azure, Your way of working through the Scriptures to learn the answer to a question that many might overlook is a great example of how we should approach study of the Scriptures. While the commentaries dont/shouldn't "fix" our doctrine- they can be used to help understand what we are already doing the proper work to discern. With that said- allow me to copy and paste yet another commentary in addition to what brother John has offered. This commentary from the "Bible Knowledge Commentary seems to offer an explanation that supports brother Kalos' answer. "When the conflict was over, Saul inquired as to the identity of the young warrior and learned that he was David, son of Jesse (vv. 55, 58). Why could not Saul recognize David, who had already served him for some time as musician and armor-bearer? One answer is that Saul was not asking who David was but for the first time was curious about David’s family connections: Whose son is that young man? (v. 55; cf. v. 25) When David himself was interrogated he did not say, ”I am David,“ but only, I am the son of your servant Jesse of Bethlehem (v. 58). Another and perhaps better solution is that David’s previous service had been brief and intermittent and now several years had passed since Saul had last seen him. If, for example, David had been only 12 years old when he came as Saul’s musician and had stayed off and on for only a year or so, he might have been 17 or 18 by the time of the Philistine episode and no longer recognizable to Saul. This view is strengthened by the fact that after David joined himself to Saul this time, the king ”did not let him return to his father’s house“ (v. 15; 18:2). This implies that David’s previous tenure had not been permanent. In any event, one need not posit two sources for chapters 16 and 17 or view the accounts as irreconcilable." The Bible knowledge commentary : An exposition of the scriptures (1:448). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books. Hope this is helpful sister, Jeff |
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