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481 | Can you please explain tithing? | Deut 14:1 | jlhetrick | 163434 | ||
hello kisha, Good points. Remember too that it is all that we are blessed with that we are to give back to God from. Not just our money, but our time and other resources. Regarding the return blessing, I have always thought of it like this. I do give "expecting" to get back because God promises this and He also says "test me" on this issue. I agree with you on the motivation issue. If my motivation for giving is because I am expecting something back, then I am giving with the wrong motivation. We should give because we are commanded, we are thankful, we recognize that we only have what God has provided in the first place, we want to see God's plan furthered, etc. But when God promises something, we should expect it, this includes blessings. Jeff |
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482 | Can you please explain tithing? | Deut 14:1 | jlhetrick | 163439 | ||
hello inmyheart, Your welcome. Your right. Someone being right and someone being wrong is not the point here. The truth is what is important. I know that the day will come when I see Him face to face and I believe that at that time I will find that I was wrong on many points. I have been corrected on this very forum which has helped to add to my understanding and knowledge. I am thankful for that. If there is anything I enjoy about debating these issues it is that 1). I learn more through my own searching 2). I learn from others, and 3). I hope to pass something on that's beneficial. I do have a rule for myself regarding discussing the teachings of God. I believe what I believe because I have come to believe it through my personal study and sitting under the teaching of others. I have enough experience to be able to look back and see that some beliefs I have had needed correcting as I learned more. I'm sure this will always be the case. But I am careful to reconsider my beliefs based only on the basis of scripture. Thanks for your kind comments, Jeff |
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483 | Can you please explain tithing? | Deut 14:1 | jlhetrick | 163455 | ||
hello njkh, Thanks for responding. I did use the word "disagree" regarding a point you made in your post, but not intending to say "I'm right and your wrong". That's not the issue. the issue is what is the truth. I stake no claim on the truth. I turn to the bible for it. You write: "That's why we have this topic in the first place- two completely difference in opinions." I have been trying to point out that this way of thinking is folly from the start. Our opinions matter not at all. In the search for the truth we only have God's word and therefore, when we present our "belief" it needs to be supported by scripture. You ask a good question, why are there so many denominations. I don't know but I do have an "opinion" for what that's worth. I start with a question. Why did God use so many different men to inspire and have write down His word to us? In part I believe it is because He used their differing personalities and styles to present the word the way He wanted it presented. With that thought, I believe it may also pertain to different denominations. God did not take away our personalities when He saved us. Different denominations do add opportunity for the wide ranging personalities within the family. As to "who are we to say" certain "denominations are cults? My answer is that we have a responsibility to call them cults. Any "denomination" that teaches what is contrary to the truth found in the word of God needs to be identified and exposed. With rights come responsibility, and by virtue of our responsibility we have the right. Yes, Mr. Pilate asked, "what is truth". But I think that what is missing from your point is the answer. Truth is the word of God. So no, it is not acceptable to defer to "differences of opinion" nor are we to be satisfied with the argument of "differences of interpretation". There is only one interpretation of the truth. It is not an issue of relevance. So, our work is to come into a knowledge of the truth through the study of God's word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. You write: I myself see some of my fellow church brothers going overboard in the name of truth. So where do you draw the line? My answer: I don't. Who am I to draw the line on truth. I have no authority over it. Considering where you state that you draw the line let me offer this as thought. You write:"How do I know if I am doing the right thing? Simple acid test. Do I feel at peace or burdened. If I feel burdened, then I believe it's not spiritually led. With love I offer. Never rely on your feelings. They will fail you. They are not the "acid test". Once again, the bible, the word of God and that alone is the only test for truth. I am being long-winded but I really want to address all that you have asked or point to here. But let me finish as briefly as possible. Arguing a point with scripture should be considered teaching and not imposing or judgmental. And no, I do not attempt to get "the poor chap" to follow what I think is true. I respond to the questions and statements with what I believe supported by scripture. If I am right it is only because I am in agreement with the word of God. If I am not right, then I look forward to others better educated in the word to redirect my understanding which will result in my adjusting my belief. Not to fit my opinion, but to be in line with the truth. Finally, you write: "why not let God lead the poor chap in His own time and ways". What does that mean. The chap is here on the forum participating in bible study and he has access to the truth in the word of God. He also can pray and listen if He knows the Lord. Sincerely, Jeff |
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484 | Can you please explain tithing? | Deut 14:1 | jlhetrick | 163605 | ||
Hello again jl, I didn't want you to think I was ignoring you, I've been really busy with work and the Holiday prep. and all. I too often give impulsive responses and I would rather not do that here. Especially with a subject that I began my first post by advising that I am not an authority on the subject of tithes. When I have time I will respond to this post and if you are still interested we can take up the dialogue. P.S. I just wanted to remind you of the forum rule and the legal issue of quoting the works of others. Don't forget to make reference to your source when you directly quote another's work (i.e., Easton's Bible Dictionary) Sincerely, Jeff |
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485 | Is Deu 25:5, applicable to day? | Deut 25:5 | jlhetrick | 200909 | ||
Hey parpar- I'll get things started with some food for thought instead of simply answering the question with a yes or no (if that were possible). Consider first that we are saved by grace and not by following the law; and of course I don't read into your question that by "apply" you are referring to salvation. Just wanted to point it out. Next I think it's important to understand that not every promise in Scripture is for you and me, neither is every command. At least a brief explanation of what I mean here is necessary. Example - God promised "I will greatly bless you, and I will greatly multiply your seed as the stars of the heavens and as the sand which is on the seashore; and your seed shall possess the gate of their enemies.: (Gen 22:17, NASB) He promised that to Abraham. In spite of what some say about claiming the promises found in Scripture, I can not claim that one. Now refer to the 15th chapter of Numbers for exhaustive example of commands from God that again were not given to us. Next we would have to ask why we would pull the Deu 25:5 passage out of it's context and have it apply to us today. If we think we come up with a satisfactory answer to that question then we would have to ask why we wouldn't use the same answer to require those things found before and after your passage. Things to consider: In fulfilling His promise to Abram (see Gen 17:7) God, through Moses, established a structure and a economy that saw to the welfare of Israel as a people. I'm of the belief that your passage (Deu 25:5) is part of the welfare policy (to put it in modern terms). Finally, you might go back and consider the passage about Onan's death. Not that you are wrong, I'm not saying that. But I believe there is more to it than just what Onan did not do. Onan's whole approach was selfish and deceitful in more ways than one. To men, Onan "pretended" to obey God. Did he also believe he was pulling a fast one on the all knowing creator of the universe? Are we ever guilty of the same? Hope this helps until some better skilled contributors post. God bless, Jeff |
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486 | Is Deu 25:5, applicable to day? | Deut 25:5 | jlhetrick | 200927 | ||
Cheri- thanks for the info. Yes, of course...it was the seed spilling that was the point. His deceit was pretty much complete at that point. As for the first born issue, it seems clear that the point of the law was to ensure the carrying on of the name of the deceased brother and not his own (but I wasn't focused on that and so haven't really dug into it). Thanks again, Jeff |
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487 | Questions I'm trying to answer | Joshua | jlhetrick | 168838 | ||
Hello ebrain, I would like to ask for clarification on your post. 1. Are you saying there are "subliminal" messages in the bible? 2. Are you saying that there are secret messages in the bible that can be deciphered by code? Jeff |
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488 | Questions I'm trying to answer | Joshua | jlhetrick | 168857 | ||
Hi Mark, Thanks for your "2 cents worth". Your posts are always worth at least that much. Just kidding. I always appreciate your posts and your insight and wisdom. To be honest though, I really didn't get your point on this one. I think you wrote it in "code". Just kidding again. but I really didn't get where you were coming from on this one. Jeff |
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489 | Questions I'm trying to answer | Joshua | jlhetrick | 168859 | ||
Thanks Mark, I may be wrong, you may be right. I know little or nothing about codes and such. I don't believe God did any such thing. I think God simply gave us His word in scripture. For the saved, who have the Holy Spirit, we can no from the plain language (which ever language is translated) the messages that God intended to convey. I don't believe that ther are "secret codes" hidden within blocks of texts that give us deeper understanding or any such nonsense. I'm guessing with all the silliness regarding "bible codes" that has come out over the years, much has been posted on "studybibleforum". When I have time, I will do a search and see what other's have to say on the topic. It should make for some interesting reading. Thanks again for your response. PS ebrain, if your still following along, I still would like to know your position on bible codes. I am always interested in your and Mark's feedback because I have come to appreciate and respect both of you, even when we disagree. Jeff |
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490 | Questions I'm trying to answer | Joshua | jlhetrick | 168900 | ||
OK Mark, I still haven't had time to search the archives on this yet. I think you have been mislead, how, I do not know. I think what's important is that as Christians, we are to accept no teaching that doesn't line up with the teachings of scripture. I don't find the scriptures teaching, or even hinting that there are "codes" in the bible. As for the apologetic benefit of such a notion, I don't see the need for that either. It is God Himself who establishes His word as true. It is the word of God itself that establishes istelf as authentic. Did God look down the corridor of time and anticipate that He would need to hide codes within His word that would some day be discovered by man that His word would be authenticated? I don't believe so. I believe He, in his mercy and grace, provided faith for that. Let me say, I respect and appreciate you and your opinion, even when we disagree. Jeff |
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491 | Questions I'm trying to answer | Joshua | jlhetrick | 168901 | ||
Hello pabrain, Thanks for taking the time to email me and respond. I got the email, and actually have visited the site before and have taken time to evaluate it briefly. If you will read my recent response to Mark that should suffice as a response to this post of yours (including the ending remarks). Jeff |
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492 | Questions I'm trying to answer | Joshua | jlhetrick | 168954 | ||
OK Mark, and thanks for the dialogue. I do want to say though, that I believe this issue is one of greater importance than just one of us being right and one wrong. Actually, it's of greater importance than you and me period. I also believe that it is an issue of more than "pro's" and "con's". I do not at all consider it a "minor matter". Never should we consider the word of God minor; and to "tinker" with it, I'm sure is something that He does not consider a minor thing. I would encourage you to forget about "codes" (not that i believe you put a lot of stock in it in the first place) and continue with your otherwise apparent, sincere study of what is plainly written in the scriptures themselves. With Love, Jeff |
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493 | Questions I'm trying to answer | Joshua | jlhetrick | 168968 | ||
Hi Doc, Thanks for joining in. You might try applying the method to the writing on the back of a cereal box. I haven't tried it myself, but I read somewhere that you can get that to say just about anything as well. That is, if your creative enough with rearranging and reapplying the code to make something work out. Jeff |
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494 | Where Joshua meets Jesus? | Joshua | jlhetrick | 208781 | ||
You may be thinking of Joshua 5:13-15 though the verses do not say that this "man" is Jesus. I have heard some argue that this was an angel, some say the angel Gabriel. Others argue that this was in fact the Lord and point to vs. 14, Joshua bows in apparent worship and vs. 15 where the person accepts that worship (does not forbid it as the ANGEL in Revelation 10:19 did) and commands the romoval of Joshua's sandals as he declares the ground holy as God did with Moses in Ex 3:5. Hope this is helpful, Jeff |
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495 | female judge in the bible | Judges | jlhetrick | 238723 | ||
Hi and welcome to the Forum. I get the feeling I'm answering a homework question but I hope that's not the case :-) I believe Deborah was the only female judge mentioned in the Bible but I may be wrong . |
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496 | Example of the definition of insanity | Judg 8:23 | jlhetrick | 200996 | ||
phand- Welcome to the Forum, Did you have a question? I may have totally misunderstood your statement and apologize in advance if I did. Were you wanting to make a point with your statement? It does seem derogatory toward "The Jews". humbledbyhisgrace made a good point in his follow up to you. Let's remember that the people of Israel in bible times had their relationship with God exposed in writing for all the following generations to consider. Why do you believe that is so? I wonder what people would think and say about me, oh and you, if our behaviors were layed out in print for all to see. Scary thought isn't it? By the way, as a professional in the field of psychiatry (yes, there are christians there too) your definition is incorrect. It's a catchy saying though and I believe it originated on the "big screen" though I'm not exactly sure. I believe that your definition is more common to the "normal" mind than the mentally ill one. I'm not trying to be contentious but your statement, without including a question or follow up thought, SEEMS to be offensive toward two different groups while apparently thinking more highly of yourself. Again, I may have completely misunderstood your point with what there was to go on. God bless, Jeff |
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497 | Example of the definition of insanity | Judg 8:23 | jlhetrick | 200998 | ||
phand- excellent and well put. How right you are; God's word will be relevant for every generation for as long as He tarries and forever after that(Matthew 24:35). It's to our fortune that we have the sins of others exposed in Scripture for our teaching as it is to our fortune to observe from those same folks how to be obedient. Acts 6:7 shows us that it is God's word that produces obedience. The greatest thing about it, in my opinion, is what it all tells us about God. He is sovereign. The only good thing that can come "from" us is that which God does through us. As a result, we have no judgment of others (God's word judges them and us) and we have not even a bit of justification for pride in ourselves when He produces good in and through us (though I and others struggle with pride). Without doubt we all were born with a sinful nature. For sure, none of us have the power, ability or even the will to obey Him in and of our own hearts and desires (Romans 3:12, Eph 2:8 for examples). Thanks for elaborating on your earlier statement. God bless, Jeff |
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498 | Why Saul did not recognize David? | 1 Samuel | jlhetrick | 189566 | ||
Hello Azure, Your way of working through the Scriptures to learn the answer to a question that many might overlook is a great example of how we should approach study of the Scriptures. While the commentaries dont/shouldn't "fix" our doctrine- they can be used to help understand what we are already doing the proper work to discern. With that said- allow me to copy and paste yet another commentary in addition to what brother John has offered. This commentary from the "Bible Knowledge Commentary seems to offer an explanation that supports brother Kalos' answer. "When the conflict was over, Saul inquired as to the identity of the young warrior and learned that he was David, son of Jesse (vv. 55, 58). Why could not Saul recognize David, who had already served him for some time as musician and armor-bearer? One answer is that Saul was not asking who David was but for the first time was curious about David’s family connections: Whose son is that young man? (v. 55; cf. v. 25) When David himself was interrogated he did not say, ”I am David,“ but only, I am the son of your servant Jesse of Bethlehem (v. 58). Another and perhaps better solution is that David’s previous service had been brief and intermittent and now several years had passed since Saul had last seen him. If, for example, David had been only 12 years old when he came as Saul’s musician and had stayed off and on for only a year or so, he might have been 17 or 18 by the time of the Philistine episode and no longer recognizable to Saul. This view is strengthened by the fact that after David joined himself to Saul this time, the king ”did not let him return to his father’s house“ (v. 15; 18:2). This implies that David’s previous tenure had not been permanent. In any event, one need not posit two sources for chapters 16 and 17 or view the accounts as irreconcilable." The Bible knowledge commentary : An exposition of the scriptures (1:448). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books. Hope this is helpful sister, Jeff |
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499 | the spirit of Samuel? | 1 Samuel | jlhetrick | 209983 | ||
Welcome sox- we're not told that she did know it was Samuel. She gave a discription...it says that Saul knew it was Samuel. |
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500 | Follow up. Was it REALLY Samuel? | 1 Samuel | jlhetrick | 210019 | ||
It’s important to consider whether or not we would want “recognition” as the qualifier in saying the spirit, called up by the witch, was Samuel or not. The passage never says that the witch recognized the spirit as Samuel but it seems a fair conclusion that she did based on verse 12 and so she would have been quite shocked that her familiar spirit did not appear instead. Still it would be a bit of a stretch for us to conclude that it was actually Samuel simply because Saul believed it based on the testimony of the witches description. Some other things to consider; Saul disguised himself initially fooling the witch into believing he was someone else. Fallen angels too can disguise themselves. 2 Corinthians 11:14 (AMP) And it is no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light; We want also to be cautious when considering the apparent authority with which the spirit spoke. Satan himself spoke with an assumed authority when he offered our Lord all the kingdoms of the world. I do believe the one who presented to Saul was in fact Samuel. I believe this only because the text seems to say so. “Then Samuel said to Saul,…” verse. 15 “and Samuel said…” verse. 16 Hope this helps, Jeff |
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