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961 | who told eve to tell the serpent , | Genesis | jlhetrick | 167424 | ||
Hello Browat, no one told her that. Eve expnded on the word of God like many continue to do. She left it open for the Devil to manipulate through her false "interpretation of God"s word. jeff |
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962 | What is preaching Christ? | John 7:17 | jlhetrick | 167422 | ||
Hello Mitch, You sound like a man who truly believes in God and is truly thankful for a lot of stuff. What concerns me, however, is your unscriptural approach to living the Christian life. I have read all of your posts here and have read this particular one twice now. What I understand from your words is that; if it works for me it has to be from God. Perhaps even: if it works for me I'll take it. This is very concerning. The "Word of Faith" movement is unorthodox and guilty of "FALSE TEACHING". That specifically includes the leaders within this movement, some of whom you have named in your post. You don't take my word for that, nor Brad's. It is a fact supported by centuries of well established doctrine. This false teaching preys on the one thing that has become one of the greatest misfotunes of Christianity. The fact that most Christians of today have little or no desire to study and know doctrine. as a result we open ourselves up to believe anything at all, especially if there is a benefit in it for us. For example. the WOF teachers use a portion of scripture 'by his stripes we are healed" and assign it meaning that is not only wrong, but proven in every single case to be wrong. You say, "it brings total physcial healing to my body" referring to the Cross. Wrong. Your body remains under the curse and will die. How many people do you know that believe like you say you do, who have developed physical illness and who have died. I know, I know, the teachers would have you believe that their illness were brought on by sin and unbelief. That's fine, until it happens to you. And it will. Your body is dieing even as you read this, so is mine and every other living human person. Remember Satan in the desert with Christ? What did he do? He quoted scripture out of context. Not to mention what he (Satan) promised (but I will). Mat 4:8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; Mat 4:9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. But we are not to approach scripture in this way. Looking to obtain stuff. we are to seek the truth and apply it accordingly. So again, I'm not asking you to take my word or Brad's word for anything. Do the research for yourself. You have the internet, start with the Christian Research Institute CRI website. Do a search on the word of faith movement and the individual teachers. Take your own books, if you have any and line up their teachings with scripture. You'll find that you can't. Not when there considered with scripture in it's appropriate context the way God gave them. Hey, If I am wrong, if thousands of years of doctrine is wrong, no worries. You will discover the truth and keep your 100 fold. But if you are wrong, be prepared. You may have to give up some of the things of this world. But what's more imortant? The truth is. In Christs' love, Jeff PS. Mitch, take this challenge seriously, to research this and seek the truth. I had the very same challenge made to me. I was a hardcore Kenneth Copeland fan. The money and all. He was on the board of a church I used to attend. I watched him on TV every chance I got (almost daily), read his books, etc. Then the challenge. Then the research and personal study of God's word. Then the repentance. Eph 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; |
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963 | What is preaching Christ? | John 7:17 | jlhetrick | 167419 | ||
Brad, Very well put. |
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964 | the Spirit of Truth | John 7:17 | jlhetrick | 167396 | ||
Hello Edwin, Please know that I am not wanting to argue for the sake of arguing. But your statement simply makes no sense. This was not "a" passage of scripture that had more than one meaning/understanding/interpretation. It was two different passages in two different books in two different testaments talking about two different "who's". So I'm sorry. I don't follow your logic at all. Perhaps you might study both of the passages more deeply and gain better insight as to what is happening in each of them and what is taught through them. very sincerely, Jeff |
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965 | the Spirit of Truth | John 7:17 | jlhetrick | 167378 | ||
Hello brother Edwin, Hosea is referring to Israel, that is the Nation or people. The Israelites. The passage in Matthew is talking about Jesus. Of course there are others mentioned in both places. Why do you ask? Jeff |
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966 | the Spirit of Truth | John 7:17 | jlhetrick | 167376 | ||
Hello Doc, Thank you. Jeff |
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967 | the Spirit of Truth | John 7:17 | jlhetrick | 167366 | ||
Amen brother Mark. | ||||||
968 | the Spirit of Truth | John 7:17 | jlhetrick | 167358 | ||
Hello Sam, Welcome to the forum and to the family! There have been several good responses to your question. I just want to add to them by pointing something out. Debating the scriptures is not a bad thing if it is done responsibly in the spirit of love and with the goal of teaching and learning. It is often throuh debating the different understandings that we strive to dig deeper to gain better insight. But always remember. There is never, ever, more than one true interpretation of any scripture. The truth of scripture is what God said or what he inspired another to say or write down. The meaning is exactly what God meant. That truth and meaning might be applied in different ways to different circumstances, but the truth and meaning itself never changes. Don't be disturbed by not being able to get it all overnight. There are many on this forum who have been Christians and studying the word of God for many years. Not a one of us has it all. But believe that God will reveal His truth to you as you study and as you are prepared by Him to receive it. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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969 | the Spirit of Truth | John 7:17 | jlhetrick | 167357 | ||
Hello Mark, Thank you for your post. So very well said and so very well illustrated through scripture. Your post should be beneficial for correction and the redirection of the approach that some sometimes take on the forum, myself included. It is sometimes a hard thing to do to let go of something one has come to believe through the teachings he/she has received over time. On one hand that is not a bad thing. If we truly "believe" something then we should be convicted of it and hold fast to it. But as we grow and learn and find our beliefs in conflict with the clear teachings of scripture, the task is to let go of the previous belief replacing it with the truth. Sometimes this means abandoning something proven to be false, or restructuring something that was incomplete or misguided in the first place. I think pride makes it hard for most to do this effectively. Again, thanks for your words of wisdom Jeff |
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970 | the Spirit of Truth | John 7:17 | jlhetrick | 167356 | ||
Interpretation-Explain the meaning of. To my understanding and belief, there is never more than one interpretation of scripture. What God meant when He said, and/or, inspired something to be said or written down, is what He meant. There is no new or different meaning that can be legitimately assigned. One can not apply a new or different "meaning" to what God has said, however, one may find new and different ways of applying the meaning to circumstances. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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971 | the Spirit of Truth | John 7:17 | jlhetrick | 167355 | ||
Kalos, Well said. And don't the Mormons also say that the evidence for their book being the truth is that you will "feel a burning in your bosom"? Jeff |
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972 | Is a womans body a mans to do as he see | 1 Cor 7:4 | jlhetrick | 167345 | ||
Hello crector, I am going to be a "stickler" here. To clarify, the bible teaches that a man is to have no part, no access to a womans body generally speaking. The bible teaches that the only time a man is to have access to a woman's body is when she is his wife. You probably meant/assumed this but I wanted to point it out for other readers. With that said I would like to refer you to the following passage of scripture. 1Co 7:1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 1Co 7:2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. 1Co 7:3 Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. 1Co 7:4 The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. 1Co 7:5 Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency. Notice in verse 3 above, that Paul addresses the man's responsibility to the wife first, but qualifies it "likewise" the woman's equal responsibility to the husband. Same with verse 4. He starts with the wifes responsibility but demonstrates the equal responsibility of the husband. Much has been taught and assumed about this passage and I personally have seen it so misconstrued (always by a man) as to teach a man's unscriptural authority over his wife. Actually, the passage is addressing the issue of immorality and defining the boundaries of sexual relations as being between a man and a woman as instituted by God. That is: within the marriage only, with respect and responsibility toward the other person, recognizing the "oneness" that was created of the two by God through marriage, and warning of the opening up to temptation if that responsibility is neglected. As you can see in verse 5 the responsibility to each other (husband and wife) is lesser only to the responsibility to God. Even then there is to be communication and an understanding made clear between the two. I hope this helps. You have not created a profile so I'm not sure if you are a man or a woman. If you are a man, I hope your question was not in hopes of getting support for an unbiblical authority over your wife. You won't find it here, and you certainly won't find it in the bible. Sincerely, Jeff |
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973 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | jlhetrick | 167334 | ||
Hello shythiyl, Your welcome. You don't seem to be "odd" to me. I would think from your post that the differences regarding you and your wife probably balance each other. I tend to be more like your wife. I often attempt to include too much detail, often losing my listener (who is often my wife). When I am recalling, my wife will remind me that it is not important to remember who was standing where and what they were wearing, and the time of day, etc., etc. Anyway, I have learned (though I don't always apply it effectively) that "enough" detail is essential, while "too much" detail can be defeating as far as having your point made. Jeff |
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974 | what is the church of christ? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 167279 | ||
Hello mdub105 It depends which church of christ you are referring to. There are several denominations that use "church of christ". Some of them are legitamate denominations within Christianity, others are cults. If you are asking who or what is Christ's church, it is the designation given to believers. Every person who has believed in faith on the work of Christ (His death on the cross, resurrection, and ascension) makes up the church of which Christ is the head. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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975 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | jlhetrick | 167166 | ||
Hello ebrain, It appears from your responses that I have upset or offended you. That was not my intention. My posts to you were sincere and an attempt to clarify what you were teaching about blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. I'll try again to make my point understood and gain clarification regarding your statements. By the way. Not only have I read the verses in question many many times, I have studied this topic somewhat in depth myself. Thus, the confusion regarding your statement as copied and pasted below for reference. You wrote: "In our Lord's day the unforgivable sin was to describe the Holy Spirit's work, as the work of the Devil, see Matthew 12:22-32, in our day it is calling the Holy Spirit a lier." Once again, whether your intention or not, the simple and plainly put statement clearly stipulates a change. It says, in that time that, and in this time this. You offer: "In resoponse to your latest post let me say that I have allready given you the verses you are asking for, they are 31, and 32 of Ch 12 of Matthew." Yet these verses do nothing to support your statement. There is no indication that blasphemy of the Holy Spirit changed from one thing to the other in one time vs. another. Now lets put the issue of common sense to rest here. As you stated in your post. You have referenced "common sense" before in response to others. Where teaching of scripture is concerned, if common sense is to be applied, it must be on the assumption that many who read the posts on this forum are not well grounded in scripture. For that matter, no offense to anyone, some may also be short on common sense as well. We both have met people in that category. So I think it more appropriate not to rely on the potential common sense (or something in our own "nature") of our readers. Instead, clearly articulated, responsible statements are in order. And if someone, anyone, doesn't understand and asks for clarification; a responsible and clear restructure of your statement or teaching should be given in response. My first post to you was not for my benefit. It was to call attention to a very short declaration of a more complicated subject as though that was all there was to say about it. It was also for the benefit of those readers who may have a difficult time applying their common sense to a topic they are minimally familiar with. Finally ebrain, Please don't be overcome with pride. If someone asks for clarification on your posts, simply assume that they need clarification. Don't assume they are attacking you and stubbornly stand by your original, apparently unclear statement. That isn't teaching. Simple question for clarification. Do you believe that blasphemy of the the Holy Spirit is exactly the same today as it was in the days Jesus walked the earth; or has the criteria changed? Here is an example of a simple and clear statement regarding the topic as offered by Easton's Bible Dictionary. 'Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost (Matt 12:31,32; Mark 3:28,29; Luke 12:10) is regarded by some as a continued and obstinate rejection of the gospel, and hence is an unpardonable sin, simply because as long as a sinner remains in unbelief he voluntarily excludes himself from pardon. Others regard the expression as designating the sin of attributing to the power of Satan those miracles which Christ performed, or generally those works which are the result of the Spirit's agency. (from Easton's Bible Dictionary, PC Study Bible formatted electronic database Copyright © 2003 Biblesoft, Inc. All rights reserved.) With all sincerity, Jeff |
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976 | THE ELEVENTH COMMANDMENT | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 167090 | ||
Hello Ashbury, You have answered your own question. In love is how you should respond. As Hank pointed out, this is a situation that should be dealt with locally. You should deal individually with the other person. Do so in love and with a spirit of forgiveness. If that does not bring resolution, seek counsel from the leadership in your church. Remember that your responsibility to the other person is not determined by his response. Matt 18:21-22 21 Then came Peter and said to him, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? until seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times; but, Until seventy times seven. ASV Ashbury. Read the parable that follows these verses and think about what the Lord is saying. Our sins against God, even a single one of them, is a much greater offense than anything this person can commit against you. We are thankful, as Christians, that God has forgiven us for all of our sins against Him, even those we have not committed yet. So who are you, and who am I, that we would hold the sin of a brother against him? Hope this helps, Jeff |
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977 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | jlhetrick | 167064 | ||
Good day ebrain, Now I am curious about two statements you have made. You wrote: "As I have said before, becomming a christian does not require the abandenment of common sense." I'm not sure what you meant or what your point was in making the statement.?? My previous question to you was meant for clarification on this teaching of yours that is new and strange to me. I'm not interested in applying common sense or sarcasim, but biblical support. I'll give it another shot. you wrote: "In our Lord's day the unforgivable sin was to describe the Holy Spirit's work, as the work of the Devil, see Matthew 12:22-32, in our day it is calling the Holy Spirit a lier." Now, you give biblical support for what the unforgivable sin was "in our Lords day". I'm asking for biblical reference for it changing from "describing the Holy Spirit's work, as the work of the Devil," in one period of history to "calling the Holy Spirit a lier" in another time in history. Where in scripture were you convinced that the "unforgivable sin" was one thing in the days Jesus walked the earth and is something else today in our time? I'm just curious because I have never heard this teaching before. You clearly state it was one thing during this time and something else during another time. I'm asking for clarification on what you mean. Thanks, Jeff |
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978 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | jlhetrick | 167033 | ||
Hello Shythiyl, Just a comment. The cofession of sin is not in and of itself, what results in forgiveness of sin. It is involved in the process but it is not what accomplishes forgiveness. Confession of Christ is what accomplishes forgiveness. Of course we confess Christ by acknowledging that we are sinners (confessing sin)and by recognizing that we have no power to escape the penalty of sin which is death. The gift of salvation through grace is freely given by God, and at that time our sins are forgiven based on the "finished" work of Christ. See Romans 10:9-10 Therefore, I can honestly say, I have past and future sins that have never been confessed individually, but, I can rest on the proimise of scripture that they are forgiven. See Romans 6:10 With love, Jeff |
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979 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | jlhetrick | 167032 | ||
Hello ebrain, I'm curious about the statement you made. you wrote: "In our Lord's day the unforgivable sin was to describe the Holy Spirit's work, as the work of the Devil, see Matthew 12:22-32, in our day it is calling the Holy Spirit a lier." Where in scripture were you convinced that the "unforgivable sin" was one thing in the days Jesus walked the earth and is something else today in our time? I'm just curious because I have never heard this teaching before. Thanks, Jeff |
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980 | Salvation Eph: 30; 1:13,14 | 2 Tim 1:12 | jlhetrick | 165793 | ||
Hello Sara, Just asking for clarification on your question. You wrote: "Can you lose your Salvation if not what is Ephesians 4:30 and then Ephesians 1:13 and 14 talking about?" Did you mean to say: Can you lose your salvation and if SO what are the verses talking about? I ask because the verses you referenced support the position that salvation is something that can not be lost. Look at the language in Eph. 1: 13 and 14 "after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise" "Which is the earnest of our inheritance" "until the redemption of the purchased possession" "unto the praise of his glory." And 4:30 "Do not grieve the Holy Spirit," "by whom you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption" These verses suppport that the work that God has accomplished in the person of Jesus Christ, is permanent. They do not hint at the possibility of losing salvation (though other verses isolated out of context can be used to support the argument of a very fragile salvation earned by works). Anyway, Just wanted to know if you had a typo in your question. Jeff |
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