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701 | ARE WE MARIED | 1 Cor 7:1 | jlhetrick | 180216 | ||
Hello Azure, I would certainly agree with that. It is true that even If I were to never have the privilege of holding another bible in my hand, I could spend the rest of my days allowing the Lord to improve me through what He has already given me. God bless, Jeff |
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702 | Will there be marriages in heaven? | Matt 22:30 | jlhetrick | 180161 | ||
Hello dd, It's an honest question that I believe most of us have asked. To be sure we know the answer is no, we will not marry, we will not be given in marriage, and if we die married we will no longer be married in glory. Along with what Humbledbyhisgrace has pointed out in the Matthew passage, we see that the institution of marriage, created by God, is dissolved at the moment one of the married couple dies. Rom 7:2 2 Thus a married woman is bound by law to her husband while he lives, but if her husband dies she is released from the law of marriage. ESV So there should be no confusion about whether a married living person will be married in Heaven. We won't be. " But, in the resurrection, there is no occasion for marriage; whether in glorified bodies there will be any distinction of sexes some too curiously dispute (the ancients are divided in their opinions about it); but, whether there will be a distinction or not, it is certain that there will be no conjunction; where God will be all in all, there needs no other meet-help; the body will be spiritual, and there will be in it no carnal desires to be gratified: when the mystical body is completed, there will be no further occasion to seek a godly seed, which was one end of the institution of marriage, Mal 2:15. In heaven there will be no decay of the individuals, and therefore no eating and drinking; no decay of the species, and therefore no marrying; where there shall be no more deaths (Rev 21:4), there need be no more births. The married state is a composition of joys and cares; those that enter upon it are taught to look upon it as subject to changes, richer and poorer, sickness and health; and therefore it is fit for this mixed, changing world; but as in hell, where there is no joy, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride shall be heard no more at all, so in heaven, where there is all joy, and no care or pain or trouble, there will be no marrying. The joys of that state are pure and spiritual, and arise from the marriage of all of them to the Lamb, not of any of them to one another." (from Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible: New Modern Edition, Electronic Database. Copyright © 1991 by Hendrickson Publishers, Inc.) Hope this helps, Jeff |
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703 | ARE WE MARIED | 1 Cor 7:1 | jlhetrick | 180156 | ||
The Bible doesn't tell us who married them. This fact adds no credibility to your position and detracts none from mine. Doctrine is not established based on the abscense of information but rather the clear instruction of Scripture. In the same way, our faithful walk with God is guided by what is taught, not what is missing. I'm afraid that you are now distracted. I don't wish to contribute further to your distraction. You have been adequately informed and I personally don't have the time, nor do I wish to become further involved with a tit-for-tat, childish volley of unproductive responses. In the end, your responsibilities are to God and Pat, not to me. I am confident that you have the direction of Scripture to guide your choices on this issue. Obedience is up to you. No need to respond to this post. This is a Forum dedicated to serious bible study, not to efforts to creat new systems of belief and cultural standards. Sincerely, Jeff |
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704 | ARE WE MARIED | 1 Cor 7:1 | jlhetrick | 180097 | ||
Wiley, You wrote: "I belive God can do anything if we ask and belive for with God nothing is impossable..." Praise God brother you are right. God can do anything. But God doesn't do just anything and certainly He doesn't violate His own ordinances to accommodate our faithful prayers. "misusing" God's name friend, would include declaring His blessing on our convenient trek when that effort is contrary to the teachings of His word. God never contradicts Himself or His word. What is happening here is the blunt reality of reproof and correction. It's often bitter tasting and hard to swollow (I speak from experience). It might not feel like it righ now, but myself and the brothers responding are doing so in love. We desire that you know the truth of Scripture, while insiting that the holy word of God not be twisted to suit any one of our situations or desires. The truth in love, Jeff |
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705 | ARE WE MARIED | 1 Cor 7:1 | jlhetrick | 180094 | ||
Wiley, You show me in the Bible where you are right. The burden lies with you my friend. You are declaring a truth that is not supported in Scripture. I have encouraged you to do the work yourself, of seeking God's truth in His word. What you find in Scripture is that marriage is an institution created by God beginning with Adam and Eve in Genesis. You conveniently use their example to justify your own. They did not choose one another. God created Adam and from him created Eve. This was a one time event never again to be accomplished. All others were born. As you follow through the Scriptures you will see that marriage is recognized as an institution of God and accomplished through custom rituals and legal in nature. A very important and consistent part of this is the consenting and witnessing of those other than the marrying couple. You don't find it in a verse, you find it in consistent, contextual example and teaching. Here are some places to start, but you have to be willing to do the work. Begin reading in Genesis chapter 24. Genisis 34, Deut. 24, and let's not forget John chapter 2. Here we even see Jesus attending a wedding feast as was the custom. So Wiley, don't be like so many others in search of a single verse or passage to declare a truth that isn't there. My friend, the truth is in the details. The consistent example laid down through Scripture both OT and NT. Hope this helps. Jeff PS. Don't get caught up in trying to prove yourself right. Instead, allow Scripture to guide you into doing what is right. |
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706 | ARE WE MARIED | 1 Cor 7:1 | jlhetrick | 180090 | ||
Wiley, It seems as though you were not really interested in an honest response; unless of course you were expecting responses that would agree with you. We see that often here by new posters. Your situation is not unique to you and Pat. Most of us who have been Christians for a while have run across this in the past and have searched the Scriptures to be sure of our position. You did not attempt to answer the questions posed in my response to your original question. I suspect that is because, though the questions are simple to answer, those answers are difficult to accept' or at least insufficient to support your position. Over the years I have learned that one of the hardest things about learning to be obedient to Scripture is accepting my own conflicting views as wrong. In other words, when my desires, plans, actions, etc. are found to be contrary to biblical teaching, I have to surrender them. A course is never abandoned without a new course being charted. It is our goal as Christians to always seek to reform our thinking, beliefs, and behavior in such a way as to be consistent with God's word. Some learn sooner than others that it is only when we truly surrender to God that this can sufficiently happen. It is a process referred to as "sanctification". Sanctification is a work created in us by God. It is an ongoing process that begins the moment we are justified; saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. The process continues from the moment we are saved until the moment we are raised in glory. The task at hand, is to seek your answer in Scripture and then submit to the truth, not convenience. You will find that you are wrong on this issue my friend. Sincerely, Jeff |
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707 | ARE WE MARIED | 1 Cor 7:1 | jlhetrick | 180087 | ||
Hello Wiley, Welcome to the Forum. I sincerely state that the question itself reflects that you do not actually believe that you and "your girl" are married. If you did, there would be no real need for the question. How convenient it might be to simply take our significant other to the alter in secret and declare our actions to be in the presence of the Lord and therefore legit. How convenient too might it then be to take her to the steps of the church door and declare yourself divorced from her. A better answered question might be; does the state in which your church exist consider you and your girl married? An easy no is the response. If the State doesn't consider you married can you live together as husband and wife and be a good witness to others? Another no. Can you put her on you insurance? No. If you have children do you, as the father, have paternal rights? Not in some states; not until you go through the "legal" proceedings of paternity testing (even if your name is on the birth certificate). Where is the legitimacy? What is the benefit? I know of at least one couple who argued your point and, knowing them both personally, I was pretty confident that their efforts were toward legitimizing their living together and sexual relationship. Search the Scriptures and see if you find anything at all that concludes that you are married. In your search consider what the Bible says regarding the institutions of government and our responsibilities as Christians to obey local, state, and federal law. I believe that the challenge for a man here would be to honor your girl and God by keeping yourself and her pure until you are legitimately married. There is a long-standing tradition recognized by the church and the state. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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708 | am i wrong? | Eph 5:8 | jlhetrick | 180085 | ||
Brother Doc, A lot more could be said on this topic, but your quote of Tozer really does sum it up. Thanks for passing on those words of wisdom. Jeff |
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709 | am i wrong? | Eph 5:8 | jlhetrick | 180077 | ||
Hello Doc, "Sometimes the stuff the tares are saying may be interpreted as stuff the wheat are saying." I agree. A serious and obvious problem in the church today. Worsened by those "higher ranking" tares that are successfully breaking down and ruining long-established denominational entities. One of the most used excuses of the day is that of "acceptance". Acceptance, colored with the unbiblical application of love has lead many astray. It's an obvious indication of the lack of individual bible study and prayer; the willingness to surf the latest wave of doctrine spewed out from the organizational reef. Having grown up on the gulf coast and lived several years in Hawaii, I have observed and participated in the croweded rush to catch the next big wave. As a boy and then a younger man, I was unaware and unconcerned that the sharks hunt close to shore. The importnat thing was the thrill of the ride. Like the ocean reef broken off and imbeded just beneath the skin, it only takes a small bit of false doctrine to spread poison throughout the whole body. Praise God that the church does not belong to them or us, but to our Lord Jesus Christ. He will separate the wheat from the tares. In the love of Christ, Jeff |
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710 | What does this verse mean | 1 Cor 13:5 | jlhetrick | 180036 | ||
Rom 13:8-10 Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. 9 The commandments,"You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet," and any other commandment, are summed up in this word:"You shall love your neighbor as yourself." 10 Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. ESV Jeff |
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711 | colors | Ps 139:14 | jlhetrick | 180033 | ||
Hello IIW, You may have a neurological problem. My best advise would be to have you schedule an appointment with your doctor and have it checked out. It might be an indication of a more serious problem. Jeff |
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712 | peopl should read the bible b4 they ask | 2 Pet 2:3 | jlhetrick | 180008 | ||
Hello Brad, I don't know that I would include Hinn's name in the same paragraph with Gill, Spurgeon, Whitfield or Edwards (oh! wait a minute, I just did didn't I). Great points you make here brother. The difference between Hinn and those proven teachers is that Benny makes them feel good while he's taking their money. The teachers of God's word that have gone before us and left us with wonderful teachings called sin sin without hesitation and preached Christ crucified. It's unfortunate that there are so many out there who are lead astray and into following and believing in a produced scam. On this Thanksgiving Day, let us remember that the gifts of God, while received in faith, are the direct works of His GRACE. Even that faith through which we receive is a gift of His grace and not an effort of our own believing. God bless and Happy Thanks Giving, Jeff |
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713 | have a quesion? My cousin is 19 and a n | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 179989 | ||
Hello scapoferri, Welcome to the Forum. "is there a verse or something..." There are probably a lot of somethings that you might conjure up to dissuade your cousin but your not going to find it in a verse. Actually, I believe if you study God's word you will find just the opposite. The Scriptures teach, in fact, that it is God's intention that there be just one guy for her; and for a believer seeking God's will, that one will be a "gift" from God. Proverbs 19:14 (NASB95) 19:14 House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the LORD. You might start with Genesis chapter 2, then chapter 24, then chapter 28. There is much more said in Scripture that should help to correct your thinking in this area, but these chapters are good illustrations of God having a specific person planned for a specific person. For your cousin, the the guy she's "in love" with, might not be the one, but I can't imagine that being your call based on her age alone. I'm curious though. Why would you want to teach a young adult that there is no such thing as "one true love"? Where does your belief come from that there is not "one guy made for her"? Finally, I might add, that if your are concerned about your cousin (and it sounds like you are) wouldn't church be the first place you would hope she would meet someone she might spend the rest of her life with? Hope this is helpful, Jeff |
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714 | Is this a genuine study? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 179916 | ||
Paul, you ask an important question; one that deserves an honest answer. In my time participating on the Forum I have discovered that yes, in fact, there is an agenda to this site. In all honesty, it is bible study. Lockman makes it clear in the "Terms of Use". "Lets walk we know not where, Like Abraham". Abraham was commanded by God to leave his place and go to a place that he did not know. His faith was demonstrated through obedience. Thank God for those lessons. I do not find that we are called to do the same thing. We are given a very clear message and a calling just as important as Abraham's. Our obedience is to be to the the word of God as it is clearly stated and able to be understood. True enough that none of us knows all there is to know regarding Scripture and we will continue to learn throughout our lives if we stay in Him. That's why we study. The goal and the duty is to extract our doctrine from the truth of God's word, not to develop wild theories and then compare them to Scripture to see if they might have any validity. This type of approach results in serious error and eventually leads to a false doctrine being taught. So yes, I believe, from what I have seen on the Forum, when a poster is posting rediculous theories and ideas that attempt to "confound accepted beliefs, you will meet with resistance. The more you do it, the more intense the resistance. It will not be tolerated for long. Difficult questions we handle with Scripture according to our knowledge. Superstitions and fanciful ideas are simply just not tolerated. I think it was Doc who suggested to you somewhere that there are other sites out there that do allow their resources for that type of thing. Remember, "accepted beliefs" are accepted for a reason. Those who have gone before us and been proven by time and Scripture to be accurate (though not inspired) have done a great service to the church. I'm thankful to them. The task as individuals is to establish our own firm footing. What arrogance in a man might lead him to believe that God is revealing a new truth to him. And after Thousands of years of God speaking through men, using men to put down His word in writing, and then having that word preached. Honestly brother, do we have time to "walk we know not where" when there is still yet the entirety of God's word to explore and share with the world? The Canon is closed. In brotherly love, Jeff PS. Goodbye is an option you hold. Perhaps it's better to continue to participate with a committment to 2 Timothy 2:15 |
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715 | Should a member rebuke an elder? | 1 Chr 16:22 | jlhetrick | 179876 | ||
Hello matronsgt, I'm sure that Bereaniam appreciates your answer, but this response assumes that her pastor and his family member elders are anointed and called to their roles. They may be simply business people. This is a difficult issue to address on the Forum because it deals with specific people and circumstances that we only have one side of. While Bereaniam seems sincere and honest, she has questioned whether or not she is reading events accurately or not; this lends to her credibility as far as I'm concerned. Caution against using a single verse to answer such a complex question. Rather, let's offer our prayers to the Lord regarding Bereaniam's need. Matt 7:15-16 "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves . 16 You will recognize them by their fruits. ESV God bless you, Jeff |
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716 | Why the need for manna? | OT general | jlhetrick | 179867 | ||
LAP, I'm not sure I can get too involved in a discussion if it were to become too involved with the issue of the sacrificial system. I'm simply not that knowledgeable on the subject and it is actually an extremely large subject when all is considered. After further reading though, it would seem that there continued to be a portion of the herds existing even at the time of the manna. We do see the continued use and further development of the ritual of sacrifice at Saini and beyond. This may have contributed to the "grumbling" of the people as the animals were needed for sacrifice and not necessarily available for food. We can't forget the Quail for meat along with the manna. Anyway, that was your original question, "why the need for manna...." I couldn't imagine life without meat and bread :( If you have access to the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia it offers a great deal of information on the various rituals and systems of sacrifice. If you don't already have a good digital bible study library you can download a very good one for free at the esword webpage. The ISBE, along with many other study helps can be downloaded for free as well. I am not affiliated in any way with esword, just passing on the information. God bless, Jeff PS. how 'bout entering some Personal Profile info so we can learn a little about you :) |
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717 | Why the need for manna? | OT general | jlhetrick | 179816 | ||
Hello again LAP, I admit that I have never done an intensive verse by verse study of Exodus. You say that "the miracle is that God kept the Israelites alive as well as the Herds!" From what I have read I can't accept that until I have Scriptural support. Will you please point me to it. Thanks. I agree with you that we gain a deeper understanding by understanding the culture and time, etc. in the love of Christ, Jeff |
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718 | What did Jesus mean? | John 13:18 | jlhetrick | 179815 | ||
Hello again Paul, I appreciate your response. I would like clarification on the following statement though. I'm sorry but I didn't get your point. You wrote: "I now come to your comments of my remarks concerning the letters to Timothy and the Romans, you said I did not 'read on'. Well lets read on, Romans 2:1-4 says it is wrong to judge such actions. This is the main point of Paul's debate, that these people should not be judged by the believers." I believe the point Paul was making there involves the issue of hypocrisy. As for the "play on words" I was not referring to you. I was referring to the comment I was about to make in the post. Recognizing that my comments may have been interpreted as splitting hairs, I am confused enough by what you are teaching that I felt it important to address the "Christ created" comment. Thank you for clarifying that point and your position on that. As for the creation of man on the sixth day and the formation of man on the seventh day; it's a different discussion but I might suggest that you read through chapters 1 and 2 and consider if the two accounts represent two different events, or the same event? So as not to appear intentionally divisive or "nit-picky"; allow me to address only one more point in your post. You wrote: "It is difficult to explain a total scriptural concept in short postings. I ask you to consider the predestined sacrifice of Christ, our saviour, and the whole journey of mankind through sin to salvation. Project earth, to 'form' man in His image." Most assuredly I consider the sacrifice of Christ and we have no disagreement regarding the necessity of it nor the purpose; to justify sinful man. I will attempt once more to make sense of this. When I referred to the "big picture" in my earlier post this is what I meant. You focus on man's "journey" "through sin and salvation". What I'm asking you to consider is that the journey did not begin there, with sin. Man, Adam, began as a sinless creation. We have to start there or we risk laying the responsibility for sin at the feet of God. Lets not forget that Adam was created in the image of God. I don't pretend to fully understand that but I do believe that free will is part of it. Of course all-knowing God knew that Adam would sin. But did He plan for Adam to sin, that is, cause it as a means of working out His plan? I say no, you appear to be saying yes. There we disagree. Our being made in His image is the work of justification and sanctification that is worked in us by God. It is a NEW creation, a conversion of the old into something new. Hope this helps make my point more clear, Jeff |
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719 | What did Jesus mean? | John 13:18 | jlhetrick | 179790 | ||
Paul, Let me respectfully say that your repetitive argument has become concerning at least to me. In all honestly sir, your not even making sense. It's as though you are attempting to make the Scriptures agree with your fanciful idea. You write: "Going one step further, if Isreal had to fall and be rejected so that 'all Isreal might be saved', did Adam?" I believe it's been pointed out already but let me give it another shot. You seem to be missing the big pitcture. Adam was not created a sinner and was not created "unsaved". Adam enjoyed a perfect relationship with God and was in no need of reconciliation. It was Adam's acting on his own free will in disobedience that put him in a position to be in need of reconciliation. I do not find anything in Scripture that supports that Adam's fall was necessary to perpectuate his salvation. The concept is actually ridiculous. Quite the contrary; the work of Christ was necessary to overcome Adam's disobedience and the impact it had on mankind. Your truly putting the cart before the horse. The only way to make your argument valid is to work from the assumption that God is responsible for sin. As though He desired to save Adam thouogh Adam was not in need of being saved. So God set in motion a plan that would require Adam to sin so that He, God, could then save him. If this is your position, and it appears to be so, where in Scripture do you find support? After you state your argument you really get to the point. "Then everything starts to make sense, does God work through sin and rejection to create Christ in us?" "Then", when you agree with yourself it starts to make sense because it agrees with your belief. Perhaps a play on words, but to be clear, Christ is not created in us. Christ is no creation at all. The Holy Spirit is given to the elect that we might be newly created. And what does that new creation look like? Back to Adam; in His (God's) image. Finally, you come right out and say it when you write: "I find it difficult to explain in words, it is more a spiritual experience, but 'sin' becomes less condemnatory. The first century church seems to have a very relaxed view of sin." My friend, you are finding it difficult to explain because the Scriptures do not agree with you. But you appear to continue to resist that truth in favor of holding to your "spiritual experience". My question to you is, what "spiritual experience" is of God when it can't be explained and supported by Scripture? Think on that friend. And I can not end without addressing your obvious misuse of Scripture. Regarding 1 Tim. 1:10, what do you believe "doctrine" to be. We do not establish Scripture by doctrine, but instead, we rely on Scripture to establish it's own doctrine. Doctrine is not the creation of man, it is the developed understanding of God's word. It is not separate from the Law and whole of God's truth. Finally, Romans 1:28 actually contradicts what you attempt to make it say. Of course, you will need to continue reading beyond the single verse. Sin is much more than an "inconvenience" as you ascert. And the consequence of sin is total rejection in spite of your denial. When we read on we do see this clearly as it results in "Rom 1:29-32 all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, 30 slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, 31 foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless. 32 THOUGH THEY KNOW GOD'S DECREE THAT THOSE WHO PRACTICE SUCH THINGS DESERVE TO DIE, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them. (ESV) Not even a brief scan of should result in the thought that sin is merely an "inconvenience". It does leave us KNOWING, that the result is "total rejection". Praise be to God that He did not cause nor desire that I sin that He might save me. Praise our Lord and God that He did desire to save me and is able to do so in spite of my sin, not through it. Jeff |
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720 | nature of the holy spirit of god | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 179775 | ||
Hello again gdh, Why would anyone want to exclude any portion of Scripture? Why would you request that any proof be "excluded". That is not a good approach to bible study. Try Mark 13:11, who speaks? Luke 12:12, who will teach? John 14:25-26 (NASB95) 14:25 "These things I have spoken to you while abiding with you. 26 "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you. Who will be sent? The Holy Spirit. By whom will He be sent? The Father. In who's name will He be sent? Jesus' The Holy Spirit is a distinct person as clearly taught by Scirpture. He is intelligent (1Cor. 2:10-11) He has a mind (Romans 8:27); He has a will and is purposeful in His actions (1Cor. 12:11) He guides Christians by "hearing", "speaking"and "declaring" things(John 16:13), etc., etc. Although I have only offered a very small amount of Scripture (in comparison to the abundance that is there) clearly showing the Holy Spirit to be a distinct person, I believe it is sufficient. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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