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981 | How can I better serve my man? | Ephesians | jlhetrick | 165202 | ||
Hello Believer, Welcome to the forum. Thank you for your question. You may get a lot of short answers here but be careful to evaluate every answer in light of scripture. You write: "it is said that a woman must respect her husband for him to love her" and "I also understand that I need to be submissive to him and come second." This is not what is written or taught in the bible. You are to respect your husband and submit to him because it is commanded by God. A proper response from him might be that he love you for it, but your motivation should first be to obey and honor God. Nowhere does the bible teach that you are to come "second" to your husband. When you were married God made the two of you "one". He is the "head" as taught in Ephesians chapter 5 and you are the helper (see Genesis and the creation of Adam and Eve. In other words, you both have roles to live out. He is to love you as Christ loved the church. Christ died for the church. He is as responsible for serving you as you are him. The issue of "headship" is often seen and discussed from a view point of authority. My opinion is that it is more appropriately viewed in light of responsibility. You might consider the word "submit" also, in light of what the bible is teaching regarding the wife's submission to the husband. I believe that if I were to continue at this point I might raise more questions than I might have time to provide answers to. You asked for reference material: Genesis chapter 1 (specifically starting at verse 27) Genesis chapter 3:1-20 Ephesians chapter 5 For starters. Read these passages and if you have access to bible commentaries they can be helpful. Finally, I would like to recommend you to Dr. Tony Evans' Web page. I have been listening to him and reading his material for years. I have learned to trust him as reliable and his teachings from scripture to be sound. Particularly he does a lot on the family and articulates what scripture teaches very well (in my opinion). http://www.tonyevans.org/ You can search his radio archieves for this recent December to listen to Dr. Evans' teaching in this area. I believe you are honoring God in that you are seeking what the bible teaches about your position as a wife and your desire to live that. Sincerely, Jeff |
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982 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | jlhetrick | 165125 | ||
Hi Kalos, Thanks, Doc already explained it to me and it was helpful to learn this. Thanks again. PS. there are many foreign language words in the dictionary. I have enough trouble with the English ones. I wonder how many English words I wouldn't even recognize much less know their meaning??? Jeff |
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983 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | jlhetrick | 165111 | ||
OK Doc, Now I understand. Thanks. Jeff |
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984 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | jlhetrick | 165106 | ||
Hello Doc, Thanks for making this clear for me. I have a higher education and multiple degrees and honestly have never encountered the word in any writing. Of course, my studies have probably been far different from yours. Anyway, to my discredit, I have had a "personal" distaste for many of your posts because it appeared to me that you were being outright rude and even childish with the use of (sic). This was, of course, when I did not understand the meaning. I admit that this is a reflection on my own personality. Now that I understand the meaning, I will not be offended in the future. A word of caution again though, others may still be. Sincerely, Jeff |
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985 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | jlhetrick | 165104 | ||
Help me understand. You write: "The word "sic" is Latin. It means "thus." It is used to indicate that a quote was being duplicated as it appeared in the original, without correcting its errors." I'm confused by this statement. Are you saying that it is appropriate to quote someone in a way other than duplicating what they have said. By correcting errors (which of course one would first have to assume they are right and the one they are quoting is wrong). I am probably still not getting you, but I have always believed that a quote meant that you were restating exactly what the one you are quoting said or wrote. Otherwise it would not actually be a quote. Am I right or am I misunderstanding you? All this aside; do you believe that it would be best that we stick to the English language so that misunderstandings like mine are not a concern? We do have enough of a problem with misunderstanding one another when using our own language. Just a thought. I have really been offended by your use of "sic" used in many posts including some to me. Regarding the "true" meaning of the word and what it is "used to indicate" (in Latin) it served me no purpose regarding redirection, reconsideration, or otherwise assisting in teaching me. What it did was offend me as well as others. Jeff |
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986 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | jlhetrick | 165097 | ||
My apologies, Perhaps you should have used English to convey your point. My apologies for not understanding Latin. Jeff |
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987 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | jlhetrick | 165074 | ||
Hello Doctrinesograce, "sic"? Once again brother, unbecoming behavior. It is not necessary for me to point out where you have misrepresented someone. It is clear to all in this very thread. Please refer to: post #165049. Your wording does not honestly reflect any meaning that Mr. Moran was clearly teaching. It's not my intention to quibble with you so please, accept redirection as you expect those whom you redirect to, without resorting to school yard language "(sic)". |
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988 | was Jesus "the Word"? | John 1:1 | jlhetrick | 165069 | ||
Hello Daryll, Yes, Jesus was and is the Word. I'm assuming you are feferring to John 1:1 John 1:1-5 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God . 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. NIV "Through Him all things were made.." Col 1:15-16 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. NIV "In him was life, and that life was the light of men." John 14:6 6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life . NIV Hope this helps |
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989 | Is "come as you are" in the bible? | Ps 51:2 | jlhetrick | 164971 | ||
Hello mrt....,. Welcome to the forum. It is a great place to study and learn. Thanks for your question as well. rooted.. gave a good response. I just want to add a little to it that I hope will help. There has been a significant amount of discussion and even debate on this forum and other places involving particular use of language. I have been guilty myself of using "christianese". We grow up hearing a lot of things put in language that attempts to describe what we believe. The actual wording "come as you are" is not found in scripture to my knowledge. But the principle is definately there, as rooted pointed out. A way to look at this would be to ask, how are we to prepare ourselves to come to Christ? The answer is, we can't. There is nothing we can do to prepare ourselves to "come to Him". We have only one option, that is, to come as we are when He calls us. We don't prepare beforehand, reaching a point when we are ready. It is He who calls us 1 Cor. 1:9 Gal. 1:15 and many more It is He who enables us to hear the call and believe: Romans 10:17 Romans 12:3 Rom 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Rom 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Rom 3:25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; Rom 3:26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. Rom 3:27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. When He calls, we can only come, just as we are. The good news is that He changes us. Sincerely, Jeff |
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990 | Paul had problems? No one acts good? | Matt 11:28 | jlhetrick | 164970 | ||
Hello Edwin, Yes, Paul referred to himself as chief among sinners, though I have felt at times that I could challenge him for that title. I believe that this self-proclaimed title represented what he illustrated in Romans chapter 7. Thankfully, Paul understood that while he was a long way off from being made perfect, the gift of grace through Christ had already freed him from the slavery to sin though the struggle with the "old" nature continued. Thanks for your continued insightful posts. sincerely, Jeff |
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991 | Paul had problems? No one acts good? | Matt 11:28 | jlhetrick | 164956 | ||
Ebrain, Very well put. I hadn't been aware that there were any who thought differently regarding these clear teachings in Romans. I was concerned by the position atdcross was taking. But that is what the forum is for, so that we can consider these things and let the word of God straighten them out for us. Wich writer in the bible referred to himself as "chief" of sinners? Sincerely, Jeff |
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992 | Arguing the inspiration of the Bible | 2 Tim 3:16 | jlhetrick | 164875 | ||
Hello Haas.., Lionheart gave the best answer in my opinion. the scriptures themselves are the best evidence. For thought, consider the many different writers (I believe 44 is what's accepted) and the span of years over which the scriptures were written. Then consider the consistency, accuracy, harmony of the bible as a whole. Sincerely, Jeff |
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993 | How do you just let GOD? | Mark 9:24 | jlhetrick | 164873 | ||
Hello brother Lionheart, I agree. I didn't have my email address included in my profile for some time until I saw the benefit of it. I have received some personal contacts from some on the forum and made some as well. I think it is great, especially because I feel a little closer to those I have shared emails with. It does make it more personal. For those of us that are really busy with life, it is a great benefit. Feel free to email me anytime, if I'm slow to respond it's only because I'm busy but I eventually get around to checking my mail. Sincerely, Jeff |
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994 | How do you just let GOD? | Mark 9:24 | jlhetrick | 164822 | ||
Hello again Tim, I agree that the process of communication is greatly complicated by the limitations of the forum. If it were possible to have made my post privately to needinghim I would have done so. Other forums have this ability (and we can include our emails in "user info"). To be clear, this is not a complaint. It is actually the reason I eventually settled at "StudyBibleForum". The other's I tried attempted to include too many bells and whistles making for a very cumbersome time keeping up with who was who and what was going on. Anyway, thanks for responding and I too apologize for presenting my post in an unclear way. To my discredit, I allow time to force out my words as I have little of it these days. Sincerely, Jeff |
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995 | How do you just let GOD? | Mark 9:24 | jlhetrick | 164814 | ||
Hello Tim, Not sure why you posted the last response to me. As if I were encouraging the practice of “counseling” on the forum, I was not. My post was to needinghim and was intended to encourage him and not turn him away. It happens too often on the forum. As one who has spent time, money, and effort to become a professional in the field of Psychiatry, I agree with you that many do not have the skills and other qualifications to “counsel” in the context that you appear to be writing. That’s where the mark was terribly missed. Needinghim asked a question that was specifically regarding his spiritual condition, his relationship with God. Practically every regular on the forum is well capable of pointing directly to the word of God to both encourage and teach a brother or sister in this type of struggle. I will go further to say that anyone calling himself/herself a teacher of God’s word really has the responsibility to do so. I do not intend to argue or be in conflict with you over this issue, but the response you posted to me really does not present well. I follow the forum daily. Your argument that a person’s attempt to justify his behavior (arguing the wife’s call to be submissive so that he can justify his beating her) would be supported by forum members “jumping on the bandwagon” is not really a responsible argument on your part. Give yourself and the rest of us more credit here. You are a regular on the forum and you know better. We both know what would happen. The wife’s submissiveness would be taught in context of scripture to include the protective responsibilities of the husband. So no, this would not be a concern. You also write: “We don't know the real issues involved in the problem. Someone may think that their problem is one thing, but it could be something else entirely” This is a good point. That is why the untrained person should not attempt to do therapy. But it’s not a sufficient reason for not offering the word of God to address the identified problem or question. Let’s not forget that God knows the specifics and His word and the Spirit can cut through the mire. Finally, I do want to say that I did, in my post, agree with everyone’s directing needinghim to a qualified church leader. As mentioned I am educated and licensed in the field but you don’t see me attempting to do therapy on the forum. What I try to do is learn and teach the word of God. I saw needinghim’s issue and question as a sadly missed opportunity for that to take place. With sincerity and love, Jeff |
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996 | How do you just let GOD? | Mark 9:24 | jlhetrick | 164809 | ||
Hello needinghim, Welcome to the forum. Don’t be discouraged by the advise that this forum is not for counseling. They are right, it is not. But if we are unable to apply it to the real life issues of brothers and sisters in need then our vigorous study is of little use. What we learn should be applied, in our own lives as well as to serve others. Some have redirected you to your local church leadership. They were right to do so. But we on the forum are also the church. If we are unable to respond to a brother in need, then our study is of little value. Feel free to continue participating in this forum, there are a lot of really good bible students and teachers (some have responded to you already) and much to be gained from participating. In the future, when you are in need of direction from God’s word, post in the form of a general question being sure to ask something like, “what does the bible say about this or that”. Many are more comfortable with this type of presentation. With that said I go out on a limb to make an assumption. I’m thinking that you, having been a youth pastor, already know the answer you are looking for. It’s probably been “creeping” up in your mind all along. It’s probably something you have taught and counseled one or more youth on before. Sometimes it’s not finding the answer that we need, but rather, being obedient to what we have already been given. Phi 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: With love, Jeff |
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997 | Matt 25:12 not know them?why | Luke 13:23 | jlhetrick | 164764 | ||
Hello peaceful dove, He did not know them after the door was closed because He did not know them while the door was open. See Luke 13: 23-27 for another illustration of this parable. The bible teaches us that there is a time when the offer of salvation will pass, that is, the Lord will return to set up His kingdom and the lost will be lost forever (see Revelation Chapter 20). The "door" will be closed and it will be to late. The bible teaches us that there are many who confess to be christians that are not and will not be saved. The "knowing" here refers to the personal relationship that Christ has with those He has saved. 2Ti 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. Not all who name His name do depart from iniquity. You might say that they are living, at times, the culture of christianity (going to church etc.) but they have not believe in faith in Christ as their savior. They do not serve Him, they do not obey Him. Luk 13:26 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. Luk 13:27 But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. It's no small point to be made that those He did not know "ate" and "drank" yet no mention of their having participated in serving. Yet they heard the truth as it was taught, they apparently took no part in it other than their own benefit. I hope this is helpful in getting you started to better understand the verse and it's context. sincerely, Jeff |
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998 | God helps those who help themselves? | 1 Cor 12:28 | jlhetrick | 164487 | ||
Hello Helen, Personally I believe that this saying is contrary to the teaching of scripture. The bible teaches that every one of us is actually and completely incapable of helping ourselves. Mat 9:35 Then Jesus began traveling through all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every illness. Mat 9:36 When he saw the crowds, he was deeply moved with compassion for them, because they were troubled and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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999 | Saved by belief or belief and baptism? | NT general Archive 1 | jlhetrick | 164480 | ||
exactly! And with that said, my 2 cents is this. Christians should be baptized. Not for salvation, but in keeping with the example set by Christ and also as a public testimony to our comittment to Christ. Jeff |
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1000 | Saved by belief or belief and baptism? | NT general Archive 1 | jlhetrick | 164474 | ||
Hello Jayell, Well articulated. Jeff |
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