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461 | Can one who commits suicide be saved? | Ex 20:13 | jlhetrick | 186800 | ||
I agree, and while I like to believe that I am always maturing as a Christian, I must admit that I don't fully comprehend the justice, the sovereignty, and other characteristics of our God. What I mean is, while I believe I have a good grip on the meanings of these and how they apply to God in general, I continue to be surprised at times in discovering them demonstrated in Scripture. God bless, Jeff |
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462 | Can one who commits suicide be saved? | Ex 20:13 | jlhetrick | 186804 | ||
I agree that arguing about the issue may not at all edify anyone and arguing is rarely productive. I do have to stand by my calling you to account for your teaching with Scripture; but I certainly appreciate that I can not force you too. We can agree to disagree but I can't agree to sit passively by while you or anyone else presents opinion as biblical teaching. You see friend, the matters of life and death and the condition of ones soul are not matters that two differing "opinions" can both be right on. Hardly points to agree to disagree on. Rather, we should do our best to present to others what Scripture says on such matters and remain silent where Scripture is silent. I'm not so interested in "moving you from where you are" as you put it. I'm more concerned about addressing teachings that don't agree with the bible. "All of us are saved right?" No, wrong my friend. I suspect that there might be hundreds if not more who visit this site, some regularly, that are still unsaved. More the reason to insure what we teach is sound. God bless, Jeff |
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463 | Can one who commits suicide be saved? | Ex 20:13 | jlhetrick | 186894 | ||
Amen! | ||||||
464 | Problem sharing our faith? | Ex 20:13 | jlhetrick | 211892 | ||
I'll add to the fine response John has already given. I'll say it straight, without assuming anything about you personally, and you can take from it what's helpful... if anything. Context, context, context and then context. What can be known about the sovereign and holy God without Scripture? What can be known about His ways by ripping one verse from one place and another from somewhere else and drawing the ridiculous conclusion that He, God, has contradicted Himself? As if it were possible that He might contradict Himself. A fool might think so… the enemy will want you to believe it. Taken grossly out of context and held side by side, the two verses may very well appear to be a contradiction. For example, the owner’s manual for my motorcycle reads that if the oil is below a certain line ADD OIL. If it is between the two lines DO NOT ADD OIL. If I were a fool I might rip out the ADD OIL from one sentence and then the DO NOT ADD OIL from the other sentence, hold them up side by side, and say the writer of the manual has contradicted himself. See how important context is? If you try to answer the coworker with your own reason and logic you may get it wrong. As brother John has pointed out, if you point the person to Scripture the answer is there. Of course, you will have to do some work, spend some effort, and discover just what the Bible does teach on the issue. Simply put, murder is the unlawful taking of life. This is different from the lawful taking of life. God, being the only true just One, sovereign over all things sets the standard for what is lawful and what is not; thus, the CONTEXT of Scripture that clearly illustrates the difference. Hope this is helpful, Jeff |
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465 | having sex with other men husband disabl | Ex 20:14 | jlhetrick | 200047 | ||
Brother's Hank and Dave (workman)- Your exchange here is exemplary so thank you both. Brother Dave- welcome to the Forum. After reading several (but not all) of your 21 posts to date, I'm looking forward to seeing more from you. I'm guessing, and hoping, that you are going to be a much appreciated contributor to the Forum. God bless, Jeff |
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466 | Does the Mosaic Law apply to gentiles? | Leviticus | jlhetrick | 156684 | ||
Hi Doc, What Mark said. Thanks, Jeff |
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467 | scape-goat | Leviticus | jlhetrick | 210966 | ||
Hello a1- welcome to the forum. I don't find any record of Azazel and Satan being the same person. As for why the goat that was led into the wilderness is referred to as the scapegoat, I read somewhere that the use of the word "scapegoat" is due to a mistranslation; but I don't know for sure. We might continue to think of it as a "scapegoat", in our mondern understanding of that word, due to the fact that it represented taking on the burden (or blame, or punishment) of the sins of others. In some sense we might compare this to our Lord Jesus being our scapegoat in that he did bear the burden of our sins to the point of His being lead away and ultimately dying to pay their cost. Of course, unlike the annual goat spoken of in Leviticus, Christ chose the course. No one else could have done that. Jeff |
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468 | psychic | Leviticus | jlhetrick | 237202 | ||
Hi and welcome to the Forum. Start with Leviticus 19:31 | ||||||
469 | do you think tarot cards are a sin? | Lev 19:31 | jlhetrick | 189170 | ||
excellent response sister. | ||||||
470 | Do homosexual tendencys constitute sin? | Lev 20:13 | jlhetrick | 185124 | ||
Hi Steve, I believe your understanding of the manifestation of sin is right on the mark. If we are to believe that we have not sinned until we have touched the unholy thing then we are in fact, at that time, guilty of tempting ourselves. As you point out, it is that unholy nature, the sinfulness of our inheritance, through which we do tease ourselves to believe that we can dance around that forbidden thing without having sinned unless we touch it. It is certainly sin when we do touch it; but as you have pointed out, our sin is already counted against us when our hand only begins to reach out for it, nay, even at that point our mind has agreed with the hand to reach out. Ps 44:21 (ESV) 21 would not God discover this? For he knows the secrets of the heart. Deut 29:16-19 (ESV) 16 "You know how we lived in the land of Egypt, and how we came through the midst of the nations through which you passed. 17 And you have seen their detestable things, their idols of wood and stone, of silver and gold, which were among them. 18 Beware lest there be among you a man or woman or clan or tribe whose heart is turning away today from the Lord our God to go and serve the gods of those nations. Beware lest there be among you a root bearing poisonous and bitter fruit, 19 one who, when he hears the words of this sworn covenant, blesses himself in his heart, saying, 'I shall be safe, though I walk in the stubbornness of my heart.' (emphasis added) Scripture is clear that there is a progression toward and a progression of sin. (Isaiah 30:1-2, Jer 9:3, Jer 16: 11-12, Hos 13:1-2, etc.) As it is said in 2 Tim 3:13 …evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. (ESV) Praise God for His mercy, praise Him for His grace: Heb 9:11-12 (ESV) 11 But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent ( not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) 12 he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. Thank you for your posts that are always thoughtful and well grounded in Scripture, Jeff |
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471 | why would the lord use me to speak into | Num 22:28 | jlhetrick | 155848 | ||
Hello babydoll, Searcher appears to be making a very important point. Your friend asked "why would God use you?" This is a lagitimate question and there may very well be a lagitimate answer. Unless this question is answered your friend may not even hear you. The other important thing that I believe Searcher seems to be wanting you to make clear to yourself is, is it really the Lord you are hearing from. All sorts of factors may effect your perception regarding another and a particular issue and, even where you might be right on something and feel strongly about it, it doesn't necessarily mean that it is your place or that you are called to intervene. I believe that Searcher may have been wanting you to think through this. If your "word" involves a change of course in the church or a particular ministry why would God call you instead of the pastor who has been called to shepherd the church? Lagitimate question. If you are referring to a rebuke, the bible clearly sets a standard for how this should be carried out. See Matthew 18: 16-17. Always obey the Lord, and always know that it is the Lord who guides you. Jeff |
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472 | avoiding occult | Deuteronomy | jlhetrick | 238570 | ||
Here's one. Deuteronomy 18:10 |
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473 | At the Beginning of His Story | Deut 4:10 | jlhetrick | 238049 | ||
I remember when I had a couple years of real study under my belt I had the feeling (if not the attitude?) that I had much of it figured out. The more I learn to the point of knowing the bigger it all becomes. The bigger it gets the more I realize my years of study are like a razor blade slightly scraping away a layer of dust. Someday I may get far enough along to do the sanding and, who knows, may even get a chance to do some painting. | ||||||
474 | the lives of the riches and the poor. | Deut 7:9 | jlhetrick | 189314 | ||
John, well said brother. Jeff |
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475 | Can you please explain tithing? | Deut 14:1 | jlhetrick | 163223 | ||
Hello Lisandra, I'm sure others will have much more insight regarding this issue but I saw your question unanswered and wanted to give you some thought to start with. Deut 14: 23-25 seems to shead some light on this. It appears that your tithe is meant to be given to a specific place chosen by God. We know in that day there was a single temple where the priest of the tribe of Levite carried out the practices of leading worship and ceremonial sacrifice. The tribe of Levite, having the responsibilities of the priesthood were to receive from the tithe of the other tribes. This was so that their daily lives were spent with the business of the temple and not out trying to make a living off the land. The tithe served the purpose of both providing for the Levite's needs as well as obedience to God in recognition that all the Israelites had came from Him in the first place. With this in mind, the tithe continues to serve the same purpose. It provides for those who devote themselves full time to ministry and the overall work of the church, as well as the chruch member's responsibility to the work to giving back to God what is already His, not to mention we are commanded to do it. Finally, since Jesus finished the work and negated the need for ongoing sacrifices, and as christianity spread worldwide, God the Father no longer dwells in a single holy place on earth. We worship, as you know, in churches all over the world. Why the long-winded attempt to explain? If you go back to the verses in Deut. you will see reference to "the place he will choose" (he of course referring to God). Well we know that He no longer dwells in a particular place on earth but His Spirit dwells in each Chriatian. But is there still a "place" He has chosen. I argue yes. For you it is the church you are a member of. God places each of us within the church body where "He chooses". Where He want's us to be. Therefore, I believe that our first responsibility is to our local church where we are members. A key thought on tithing is that you, the one who tithes, has no control over what is God's. That has been left to the priests (or pastors). I believe it is wrong to "cut out" your tith and then take it on yourself to evaluate the need and allocate it accordingly. That is God's tithe and He has given the church the responsibility of managing it. One final thought. You will see the word tith and offering used interchangeably in the bible. But if you can imagin your tithe as the ten percent you must give, and your offering as anything above that your delima may go away. That is, give your tithe to your local church who depends on it to operate. Where you see other needs, give what you can as an offering. God will bless both. Hope this helps, With love, Jeff |
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476 | Can you please explain tithing? | Deut 14:1 | jlhetrick | 163313 | ||
Hello jl, No, I wasn't saying that, but I do believe it so I'll say it now. My response was to lisandra's question specifically asking about the tithe. But yes, I believe the tithe is still required. I haven't seen where God has changed this from a command to a "if it's in your heart do it". The verse you quote has often been used to argue out of context that God's people no longer have a responsibility to give back to God and to provide for the needs of the church at the stipulated 10 persent commanded in the Old Testament. In fact, I was once guilty of being mislead by that very verse. If you study in context though, I believe that you will discern the meaning of what the verse is saying. By the way, the verse you quoted is not Jesus speaking but Paul. So let's see what paul is really saying. Remember context. Back up a verse. 2Co 9:6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. So, with this in mind; 2Co 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. Notice that the issue of tithe is not even hinted at. I believe, and have no reason not to believe, that Paul and his audience in Corinth did not question the responsibility to follow the command of God by tithing. Why would we assume that paul is presenting argument that the tithe is no longer commanded???? The passage goes on to encourage by showing how God "is able" to bless the "sowing". As we continue in the passage it would appear that Paul is not referring to the tithe, but rather, "liberal giving". This would insinuate giving above the tithe (see verse 13). But you did ask, "did Jesus require us to give ten percent..." Luk 11:42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, AND NOT TO LEAVE THE OTHER UNDONE. (emphasis added, not intended as YELLING). hope this helps explain my position. By the way, Do you believe christians are required to tithe. If not, can you support your position with scripture? with love, Jeff |
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477 | Can you please explain tithing? | Deut 14:1 | jlhetrick | 163316 | ||
Hi again jl, in my response to you I asked if you believe the command to tithe is still relevant. That was before I saw this post, sorry. Well, you do not believe the tithe is still commanded, so the last part of my question in the previous post still stands. Can you give scriptural support for your beleif? I don't mean a single verse taken out of context, but actual biblical teaching that supports your belief here. P.S., always remember context. It is dangerous to take a single verse and attempt to make meaning of it out of the context in which it is provided and the wider teaching of the word of God. I in no way intend to accuse you of doing this on purpose so don't be offended by my next comment. Refer to the book of Matthew chapter four. You will see Satan himself attempting to use the very words of scripture out of context in order to decieve the Lord. Interestingly, the Lord does not attempt to debate with Satan; He simply provides more scripture in order to put the devils qote into context and therefore provide truth and meaning. With this in mind, please never attempt to answer another's question with a single verse. With love, Jeff |
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478 | Can you please explain tithing? | Deut 14:1 | jlhetrick | 163365 | ||
Hello jl, Thanks for responding. Unfortunately you presented nothing more than your belief and offered nothing that even suggests that the tithe is no longer commanded by God. Let me attempt to address your post in the order that you laid it down. First you write: that “what I mean is no one required someone to give ten percent.” My response: The answer to your statement that no one required is, God required (please refer to my previous post for scriptural support). You write that the tithe was a part of the law and does not justify us. I agree, your on track here. At no point have I argued that we are justified by following any commands of God. We are justified by faith in Christ alone. Please study the book of Romans for understanding. You ask me to explain that the tithe is not part of the law. This confuses me as I have already argued that the tithe is a command from God. Anything that God commands is part of His law. Regarding your reference to my quoting Luke 11:42 I am still not sure of your point. Are you trying to insinuate that I was teaching that paying your tithe relieves you from the responsibility of obeying God in all areas?????? This is not my position at all and I’m not sure why you might have drawn that conclusion. Regarding Jesus and the disciples not requiring believers to tithe “to them”. I think you have missed the point completely. We do not tithe to any person, but to God. Again, referring back to my previous post I pointed out that the tithe was a well established part of God’s law at that time and practiced without question (though I am sure there were those then, as now, who did not obey it fully as they did not obey other commandments). The tithe is made to God. It is “received”, or “taken” by those that God has entrusted leadership over His people. Again, as I mentioned previously, in the OT this was the tribe of Levite, after the finished work of Christ, it is the church. Regarding the passages in Hebrews, I continue to believe you are missing the point. Lets look at it. Heb 7:11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? Heb 7:12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. What is being said here? This is the basic teaching of Christianity. The law here is referring to the whole economy of the time if you will. That is, where tithing was concerned it was commanded, it recognized that all they had came from God in the first place, it served to provide for the needs of the Levites who did not have the option of doing other works to provide for their sustenance. Secondly, the passage is making reference to the sacrificial system by which the people of God made atonement. This served two purpose generally speaking. It demonstrated the requirement of death as the penalty for sin and it pointed to the need for a sacrifice and to the Savior to come. Heb. 7:11 is rhetorical. Many believe that Paul wrote this book and this verse is a good representation of Paul’s way of presenting his point by anticipating the question his reader might ask. “If perfection were by the Levitical priesthood...” We know it wasn’t, “what further need was there that another priest should rise...” We know there was the need. So what change in the law is Paul referring too? Is it the Ten Commandments, the tithe, etc.? I don’t believe so. Is it the law as it pertains to the system of sacrifice which was established by God and required of the people before the coming of the Savior? I say yes. And this answer is supported by the wider teachings of scripture in context. There is no other teaching I have found that suggest that any other law of God has been abolished. You argue that the tithe was part of the law and I agreed. Jesus said: Mat 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Paul said: Rom 3:30 Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith. Rom 3:31 Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law. Hope this was helpful, in love, Jeff |
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479 | Can you please explain tithing? | Deut 14:1 | jlhetrick | 163367 | ||
Hello ngkh, Thanks for the response. These verses say it very clearly. I didn't use them earlier because it's my experience that those who argue that the tithe is not a command for today always point out that this was God speaking to a different people at a different time. Your right that no one can judge another if they don't pay their tithe or if they don't follow any other command. This is not about judging and I don't believe there has been any judgmental statements on either side of this debate here. This is about teaching the truth found in the word of God. I disagree with your statement "in the end it's one's belief if he wants to pay or not". This is a dangerous position to take. As christians, our responsibilities do not come from what we believe about a particular subject. They come from the truth and what God expects from us. Again, this is not an issue of salvation, but one of obedience. It is each of our responsibility to look to God's word for the truth and then to be obedient to it through the power of His Spirit. Am I ever disobedient? Very often I'm afraid. Do I judge others for their disobedience? I have no right to and I try my best not to. I am most successful at not having a judgmental attitude when I turn the focus on myself and my own failure to allow Christ to work in my life at times. with love, Jeff |
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480 | Can you please explain tithing? | Deut 14:1 | jlhetrick | 163377 | ||
Hello Lionheart, well said. |
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