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901 | ... | Is 4:1 | jlhetrick | 170409 | ||
Hello Aaron, As you can see, you have stirred up the proverbial hornets nest. I'm not sure if that was your intention or not, but, here we are. You responded to BradK that you were "trying the spirits of this forum". You then offer 1John 4:1. I need clarification. Did you intentionally post some bogus stuff, calling it "prophecy of the church" with the thought of testing those of us on the forum? If so, I see clearly that those who have responded have passed your test; clearly seeing and pointing out the bogus nature of your posting. However, on the other hand, I'm not sure that you don't really, actually believe what your original post states. As the dialogue continues I'm believing you do believe it. In any case, Acts 17:11 is a good place to refer regarding the testing of spirits Acts 17:11 11 Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so. ASV Note that the key here is the "examining" of "the Scriptures". Others have already sufficiently examined the scriptures to "test" your "prophecy of the church" and found it to have failed the test. In other words, it does not "line up" with Scripture. One more thought. The idea of "testing" seems to be one of using Scripture to validate or refute a teaching, not the other way around. In other words, I don't find the apostles presenting bogus teachings as "tests" for the saints to see if they can "get it right". Christ's Love, Jeff |
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902 | ... | 2 Tim 3:16 | jlhetrick | 170389 | ||
Hey Maerl, You give the short answer to your post as "as sinful as this may be..." What did you mean by that? Anyway,the bible is the word of God. Nothing else is sufficient. I don't mean this as an attack, but you sound like you have little or no reverence for the word of God. I hope I'm wrong. The relationship between God and every individual (lost and saved) is a very personal thing. For those of us that are saved, our relationship is different as you know. You say you are "sick and tired of the Scripture interprets Scripture". Why are you sick and tired of this? What else would you prefer to use to interpret scripture, if not the scripture itself? Regarding the word "faith", you might not appreciate this as an answer, but read scripture to gain a better understanding of faith. A "saving faith" is a gift from God. This kind of faith will never lose it's meaning regardless of how often you hear it. You say you are "ready for something that is consistent and authoritative". well my friend, there is nothing more consistent and nothing more authoritative than the scriptures. Friend. The Holy Bible is the word of God. If you look anywhere or to anything else, you are looking in the wrong place. Sincerely, Jeff |
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903 | Could Jesus like Adam have sinned? | Phil 2:7 | jlhetrick | 170388 | ||
Hello saint-george, Jesus didn't "risk His own salvation". Jesus was not saved. Jesus is God. Salvation is a gift from God offered to the lost. Jesus was never lost. He was never saved. He was and is God. Jesus did not come to be saved, He came to save. Christ's Love, Jeff |
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904 | God's Voice? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 170386 | ||
Hello dmcwoolford, God speaks to us through His word the Holy Bible. Today, we "hear" God's voice by praying and meditating on His word. If this is not a sufficient answer, please be a little more specific with your question. Christ's Love, Jeff PS. Welcome to the forum. |
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905 | Had God allowed Jesus to sin would He be | Phil 2:7 | jlhetrick | 170384 | ||
Hello saint-george, Even a basic understanding of scripture will reveal that Jesus did not "give up His diety". Jesus was and is God. He has always been and will always be God. In the incarnation, Jesus did not give up His diety. He continued to be God. What He did, was to give up His "glory" for a time. If you do a basic study of Christ incarnate, you will see that the scriptures affirm that He continued to posses all of the attributes of God. The scriptures declare His full diety, even during the time on earth as a man. some examples to get you started: Eternality: John 8:58 58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was born, I am. ASV (see also John 17:5 Omnipresence: Matt 28:20 20 teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. ASV (See also Matt 18: 20) Omniscience: John 4:29 29 Come, see a man, who told me all things that (ever) I did: can this be the Christ? ASV (see Matt 16:21, Luke 6:8, Luke 11:17) Omnipotence: Matt 28:18 18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth. ASV (also see Mark 5:11-15, John 11:38-44). Hope this helps, Jeff |
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906 | The Lord is Rock | 1 Cor 10:4 | jlhetrick | 170344 | ||
Hello Ronnie, Welcome to the forum. Did you have a question to ask? If not thanks for the reference to Ps 18:30. Here's another: 1 Cor 10:4 4 and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank from the spiritual Rock that followed them, and the Rock was Christ. ESV Again, welcome to the forum. If you find the time, please add information to your profile so we will know a little about you. To learn brief personal information about the others on the forum just click on their screen name to the right of the question or answer title. Matt 16:13-18 13 Now when Jesus came into the parts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Who do men say that the Son of man is? 14 And they said, Some (say) John the Baptist; some, Elijah; and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto them, But who say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jonah: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father who is in heaven. 18 And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this ROCK I will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. ASV (caps added) Christ's Love, Jeff |
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907 | What are five principles of living? | Job 32:13 | jlhetrick | 170289 | ||
Hello covered, Welcome to the forum. If you will, please take time to enter a short profile so we may know something about you. Did doc's answer help you? As christians we need to learn to steer clear of formulas and "methods" for living. As Doc pointed out, we run the risk of becoming legalistic. The focus in the life of every Christian, should be that of obedience to the word of God to His glory. See 2 Peter 1:3-10 for some very helpful, biblical advise on where to focus your lifestyle efforts. Tell us more about yourself and some indication of your understanding of scripture and perhaps we can offer more help. Christ's Love, Jeff |
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908 | spirtual seed? | Gal 3:28 | jlhetrick | 170285 | ||
Hello WOS, Thanks for stating your position so plainly. We are in total agreement on this issue apparently. Also, thanks for all that you contribute to the forum. I always enjoy your post and you are one of those on the forum who regularly challenge me to think. Christ's Love, Jeff |
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909 | sermons online? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 170271 | ||
Thanks Brad, I had discovered that since my last post. The confusion was on my part not yours. I wasn't paying attention to the thread as I should have been. I must admit that there was a hint of panic in me when I was under the impression that the oneplace.com site might have been infiltrated. Thanks for your patience, Jeff |
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910 | sermons online? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 170269 | ||
Thanks Hank, I think there has been some misunderstanding and failure to follow the thread appropriately on my part. My post to Brad originally had to do with my not finding anything regarding Kieth Moore on the webpage he had voiced discontent with. However, I now see that he was responding to Markisredeemed, and that post (by Mark) has been deleted. I had believed that he was responding to a webpage cited by Kalos. So, of course, we were in fact referring to two different websites. I hope I am back on track now. In any case, I was only asking for further information because I was concerned that a site I have and do use www.oneplace.com may have some false teachers included. Regarding Keith Moore, I have no idea who he is and since he is not on the "oneplace.com" website, it matters not. I am familiar with some of the others including Hagin and Copeland. I once had to leave a church that I had attended with my family for many years because K. Copeland was added to the Board. It was a horrible time for us as our first Sunday without a home church happened to be Easter Sunday. Anyway, I am clear now that I know I was referring to a different website all along. Hope this clears things up. Jeff |
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911 | spirtual seed? | Gal 3:28 | jlhetrick | 170256 | ||
Hello WOS, No, I am not insinuating anything of the kind. I was simply supporting John in his standing firm regarding salvation by grace through Jesus Christ. There is no other salvation; there is also no teaching in scripture that indicates that any individual will be saved as a result of his or her race, ethnicity, tribe, or nationality. Speaking specifically to your posts, however, you did point out the unity of believers, Jew and Gentile alike. But after that your tone tended to lean more toward distinguishing a difference between Jews and Gentiles. You and others seemed to have gone on a kind of impulsive frenzy that served to separating and distinguishing “Jews” as a people to be revered. If they have any special place in history, and they do, it is because of the work God has done to, in, and through them. The glory is all His and belongs to no man or race of men nor to a nationality of men. This is not to say that I did not and do not agree with many of the comments that were made. Also, I recognize that many of the comments were simply made to demonstrate or elaborate on just how God has in fact blessed the nation of Israel. Still, the thread quickly took on a tone of reverence for the “Jews” rather than one of reverence for the grace and holy plan of God. This, in fact, is the mistake the nation of Israel made regarding themselves in biblical times. What does the bible say regarding the Jews and salvation. Much, but here is a specific passage that states it plainly. Act 4:10 let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead--by him this man is standing before you well. Act 4:11 This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. Act 4:12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." PS. If we all try to get in the habit of actually answering direct questions with direct answers (myself included), much of the debate we have on the forum would be unecessary. It sometimes appears that people are not secure in their belief's and therefore will not state plainly what they believe. "what if I'm wrong?" If we are off track or dead wrong in what we believe, it is better to have it stated plainly so that others can redirect us and help us toward a better understanding. For me, I am approaching closer and closer to a place where my pride is taking a back seat. I am more eager to state my belief's plainly in order to have them confirmed or adjusted in light of the truth. Christ's love, Jeff |
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912 | sermons online? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 170248 | ||
Hello again Brad, I assure you I'm not playing games with you. I went back to the site (which I have visited many times) and find nothing regarding Keith Moore or "Family Life Church". Are we talking about the same site? This is the site I am visiting and that I copied and pasted from Kalos' post. www.oneplace.com/ Again, I find nothing regarding Keith Moore and this included doing a "search" of the site. The only Moore I found was Beth More. Concerning a Doctrinal Statement, I agree that the site I am referring to doesn't seem to have one. This is definately a significant oversight. I have been following several of the featured ministers on the site for years and have taken the time to review their statements from their individual web pages. All christians should do this before becoming involved with another's teachings. If we are still referring to the same webpage, Please give me a different instruction on how to navigate to the Kieth Moore stuff. I'm not seeing a "blue tab bar" I see a green one. There is a links colum on the left side of the page that is shaded in blue, however, it also does not have the links you refer to. Thanks, Jeff |
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913 | sermons online? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 170229 | ||
Hi Brad, hope your doing well. Hey, what is your reference to Keith Moore and the WOF regarding the webpage pointed to by Mark? I checked out the page and didn't find any reference to Keith More (though admittedly I didn't get too deep into it). I ask because I realized after going to the site that I already had it bookmarked and use it from time to time. I am very familiar with all but two or three of those featured on the site. I am confident in the teaching of many of them and know nothing as of yet that is negative or questionable about the others. can you please give additional information regarding your post and reference to keith Moore. Thanks, Jeff |
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914 | spirtual seed? | Gal 3:28 | jlhetrick | 170228 | ||
John, Don't be discouraged. Just because someone doesn't get your point doesn't mean you didn't do a sufficient job in making it. In this case, thank you for holding true to the gospel of Jesus christ, without wich, no man Jew or Gentile can be saved. If another would dare to preach a different gospel, well, may God have mercy on that ones sole. Jeff |
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915 | Paul's evil practices Pre or PostJesus | Rom 7:19 | jlhetrick | 169565 | ||
Hello brother Tim, Sorry to take so long to respond. I find it interesting that in the place where I offer only the plain, actual text of scripture; you label it my “weakest point. Hmmm? You wrote: “while mentioning the adjective 'fleshy', does not say that the flesh is 'sold as a slave to sin'. It says that 'I am sold as a slave to sin'.” You miss the point entirely. Please read the text. I will quote it here. “But I am of the flesh, sold under sin.” So, I must stand by my point. It is always important to consider the text to understand what the writer is saying; not to consider the text in light of our preconceived notion. Regarding your other points: I will not quote you here in order to prevent too long a post. My numbered list correlates with your numbered questions. 1). This is an example of the false assumptions that accompany “all or nothing thinking”. To avoid this, you must consider the text in context of the passage as well as the bigger picture encompassed by Paul’s writings/teachings elsewhere. You identify this as “defeat”. Paul is not speaking of defeat. He is speaking to the continued struggle with the flesh. The war between the spirit and the flesh. To you, it sounds like defeat. But in light of the victory of Christ freeing us from the penalty of sin(which Paul adequately articulates), it is no more than a struggle in the flesh. It is better understood through the biblical teaching of sanctification. In these bodies, if we are unable to accept that we still have a struggle with sin, we are fools. Paul was able to distinguish between the strength and victory in Christ while still identifying HIMSELF, the man, as having nothing to offer toward righteousness. I would say that it is within us to commit to good works for a time; but that it is hopeless that we would maintain those works through ourselves to the completion of any true fruitfulness. 2). Chapter 8 is easy in light of understanding Paul’s approach to teaching the victory of Christ in contrast to the failure of man in the flesh regarding the law. There is no contradiction here. If anything, chapter 8 gives a clear picture that the problems of the flesh (chapter 7) do not defeat us. Furthermore, lets not forget about context. So important. Before moving on to chapter 8, back up to the last verse in chapter 7. Verse 25 does very well to ensure that Paul is referring to himself (in chapter 7) as a Christian. Lets take a look at it. Rom 7:25 Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin. “Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!” “SO THEN, “I” myself serve the law of God with my mind, BUT with my FLESH “I” serve the law of sin. Actually, the argument should end here. There seems nothing more to add. Paul is plainly acknowledging Jesus as Lord and then “so then” plainly referring to the continued struggle with sin in the flesh. 3). Do you still have this question after understanding the context of Paul distinguishing between the freedom in Christ coupled with the continuing struggle in our earthly bodies? If you do, I ‘m not sure I can offer further help in this area. But I will try. Consider the restoration of an old automobile. If you first start with the mechanics, rebuilding the engine (more accurately here, removing the old and replacing it with a new one) you might think of this as the event of being saved. But the outside, the body, of the car is still rusted, dented, and may be missing some parts. Eventually you will pull out the dents, sand it down and get it ready for a new paint job. You might think of this as the process of sanctification. Finally, when all the other work is complete, you give it a new paint job. You might think of this as receiving our resurrected bodies. In his life on earth (including chapters 7 and 8 of Romans) Paul was in that stage of having a new engine (spirit). He was also in the process of having the dents removed, the missing pieces replaced, and being sanded down. The same is true for you and me. I have not arrived at my position in short order as I am sure you have not. This is an argument that can be argued well from both positions. And it has been by many who were and are far more knowledgeable of and educated in the Holy Scriptures than me and you. I hope we share one thing in common. That it is not our goal to prove ourselves right, but to know and believe the truth. I, for one, have had the truth of God prove me wrong on more than one occasion (as I may in this case some day). I would truly be a fool if my goal were to have the scriptures prove me right. That might equate to struggling against the truth. Regardless of which position/understanding is right, let these issues never plant a bitter root or divide us brother. Christ’s Love, Jeff |
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916 | Paul's evil practices Pre or PostJesus | Rom 7:19 | jlhetrick | 169447 | ||
Hello Brother Tim, My comment was not meant as a "personal dig". Forgive me if it appeared as such. I will, however, stand by that comment as earlier stated while clarifying that it is not intended as a personal dig, but my observation and opinion of what is happening here. You again offer the same argument in this post that you have offered all along. You point out that no one is paying attention to the text. So let's pay attention to the text. You ask: "If is describes Paul as a believer, than what does Rom. 7:14 say about Paul?" I might rephrase the question to say, what does Paul say about Paul. My best answer: 'I am carnal' (KJV) 'I am of the flesh' (ESV). And what does Paul say regarding the flesh? It is 'sold under sin'. This, to me, is very easily understood as Paul refering to that human side of his nature. No problem at all understanding this. You wrote: "Now, to me 'sold as a slave to sin' means a 'slave to sin'. :-) So, if Paul is describing himself as a Christian then he is still a slave to sin." Perhaps this is where you are missing the point. Jesus did not save our physical bodies, He saved our soles. In these bodies (as with Paul's), on this earth, the work of Christ in us is one of spiritual doing, not a changing of our physical bodies. That comes later. You wrote: "Yet, this is not what Rom. 7:14-25 says!" My response: as demonstrated above, yes, this is exactly what 7:14-25 says. You wrote: "you say that Paul is not describing slavery to sin, but Rom. 7:14 says that Paul is a slave to sin." I argue once again, no it does not say that. I believe Paul is clearly talking about his human nature in the flesh. You wrote: "You say that Paul has been set free from the law of sin, but Rom. 7:23 says that Paul is a prisoner of the law of sin." Perhaps here is where we can gain some ground. You seem to refer to Paul in a sense that Paul does not refer to himself. What I mean is, you seem to have an all-or-nothing way of seeing Paul, and perhaps a christian person in general. Paul doesn't make that mistake here. Nor does he say that he is a prisoner of the law of sin. At least not in the way you are presenting it (context is of great importance). What Paul says (paying attention to the text) is that paul sees the law of sin working in his "members" or body in opposition to what he knows is right and wrong. Paul goes on to say; 'bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.' I think you have been stopping short when you say Paul is saying he is a slave to sin. Paying attention to the text, we must read on to at least finish the sentence, "which is in my members". Finally, you wrote: "You say that Paul 'gives in' to temptation, but Rom. 7:19 says that Paul cannot do good, but keeps on doing evil." Let's pay attention to the text my friend. Back up a verse. Rom 7:18 For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. If Paul is not clearly talking about his human nature and the flesh, then I am in far more trouble than you believe I am regarding my understanding of this portion of scripture. This passage of scripture very clearly speaks to the reality of each and every christian. That is, we are saved and freed from the law of sin. We are free from the penalty of sin. That the temptation of sin as well as the continuing to commit sin continues to be a struggle because we continue to live in physical bodies. The process of sanctification is well under way, but not fully realized. Paul very adequately demonstrates that there is nothing at all about Paul that can overcome sin. In the context of the book of Romans and Paul's teaching in other writings, He will adequately demonstrate that the answer to this apparent failing in the flesh, is the victory of grace through Christ. We both have that, whether we agree here or not. Hopes this helps explain my understanding, Christ's Love, Jeff |
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917 | Paul's evil practices Pre or PostJesus | Rom 7:19 | jlhetrick | 169441 | ||
Hello brother Tim, Just a comment regarding your post to John. You wrote: "You are arguing that Paul is describing himself as a believer struggling with slavery to sin, while I am arguing that Paul is describing himself prior to becoming a believer" I have been following this thread closely, and have offered a cent or two worth of feedback. You have commented somewhere else that someone is arguing from the position that Paul was describing himself "as a believer struggling with SLAVERY to sin". Your either missing the point, or playing like a politician. That is, changing what someone else has said in order to discredit their argument or strengthen your own. What I have been seeing here has not been any participant arguing that Paul considered himself as struggling with "slavery" to sin. What has been effectively argued, is that Paul viewed himself as a believer struggling with sin. Not SLAVERY to sin. A believer freed from the law of sin, the penalty of sin; yet still struggling with the temptation of and the giving in to the flesh. As you do, and as I do, and as the biblical translators did and do. I believe you have stated somewhere else that you do not believe in sinless perfection this side of our glorified bodies (correct me if this is not your position). If this is your position, do you include Paul, in his time on earth, as not having reached a state of sinless perfection? If you do, would you agree that Paul had not only an inclination but a responsibility to include the believer's continuing problem with sin in his teaching? Finally, if we are still in agreement, can you point to the place in scripture that Paul, or any other NT writer covers this point? Christ's Love, Jeff |
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918 | Paul's evil practices Pre or PostJesus | Rom 7:19 | jlhetrick | 169439 | ||
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919 | Paul's evil practices Pre or PostJesus | Rom 7:19 | jlhetrick | 169423 | ||
Hi again John, Yes, you do have a long, long way to go. So do I. Fortunately the One who started the good work in both of us, is faithful to complete it. Good night John, Jeff |
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920 | Paul's evil practices Pre or PostJesus | Rom 7:19 | jlhetrick | 169419 | ||
Hello John, Paul is clearly stating what some try to offer arguments against. That is, while Paul was a new creation in Christ, he continued to live on earth inhibited by the flesh that continued to be subject to (not enslaved by) temptation and sin. There are those who preach and teach things around this topic that can not be supported by scripture in any context. Yet they continue to argue against the plainly written, clear language. It's amazing to me. Some would have us in our ressurected bodies before the appointed time. Where Paul talkes about: Gal 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me: and that (life) which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, (the faith) which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me. (ASV) he makes clear in the following verse: Gal 2:21 I do not make void the grace of God: for if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nought. ASV As we know, Paul (formally Saul) was a Jew and a Pharasee. Before he had lived his life focused on the the Law. As a Christian his focuse was no longer on the law, but on grace. Notice in verse 20, "and that (life) which I now live in the flesh I live in faith..." Paul does not denie his existance or the fact that he is still Paul the man. Paul was referring to that which sustained him. That is, before Christ, paul the man saw the law as his salvation, as his link to God. After Christ, that Paul ceased to exist. That Paul is dead, and in actuality, always was dead. Now in Christ, however, Paul points to grace only as his life-giving source. Jeff |
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