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501 | Follow up. Was it REALLY Samuel? | 1 Samuel | jlhetrick | 210020 | ||
Luke 16:26 (NASB) 'And besides all this, between us and you there is a great chasm fixed, so that those who wish to come over from here to you will not be able, and that none may cross over from there to us.' |
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502 | Follow up. Was it REALLY Samuel? | 1 Samuel | jlhetrick | 210023 | ||
Yes! | ||||||
503 | David and Goliath Part 2 | 1 Sam 17:54 | jlhetrick | 160790 | ||
Hi nightjay, Good question and thoughts on this passage. Something to keep in mind while we're considering the "battles" in our lives and the faith that we fight them with. It is always imporant to remember that "winning" a battle may not always look like David's defeat over Goliath. In some cases a Christian may fail miserably at the task at hand and it may seem we have lost the fight. Our want's, desires, and own will are not always in the will of God and therefore God may not provide the way for success. When we fail we may feel that God was not there and our faith may suffer a "let down". The true battle for us is to always remain in the will of God and to depend on Him to make a way for change and success. The more we know about Him and His will for us, the better we will be at choosing battles and setting goals. Still the story of David and Goliath is a fascinating one and one that demonstrates faith well. Question: Why did God not allow a great warrior champion of Isreal to defeat Goliath? Regarding your question about David cutting the head from Goliath. A careful reading of this passage doesn't make it clear to me that Goliath was actually dead after the stone took him down. David still seemed to be in the battle as he "ran up" to take Goliath's own sword and behead him. Either way, the important thing was that David be able to prove that Goliath was dead. It was cumstomary in those days to produce the head of your enemy to prove he was dead. Notice that it was not until after Goliath's head was removed that the Philistines fled. Also see verse 54. David took the head back to Jerusalem. Imagine the courage, hope, and faith that this gave a people tormented by their enemy. It is true that Jesus said that we are to love our enemies. At the same time, war is a real thing and the children of Israel were having war made on them. God loves all people, but the day will come when He will cast many into hell. Those that chose to reject him and fight against His will and ultimately refuse the gift of grace. Hope this is helpful, Jeff |
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504 | David and Goliath Part 2 | 1 Sam 17:54 | jlhetrick | 160792 | ||
Hello again nightjay, Just some feedback regarding posting. I noticed that your post here was actually submitted twice. Usually that's because you click the submit button twice. I have done this as well. I learned to click it once and then wait to see if it takes. sometimes it takes it a second or two to register. Anyway, I'm not complaining just letting you know. If you have it out there twice you may have two different dialogues going on that will become difficult for you to keep up with. Thanks, Jeff |
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505 | Should a member rebuke an elder? | 1 Chr 16:22 | jlhetrick | 179876 | ||
Hello matronsgt, I'm sure that Bereaniam appreciates your answer, but this response assumes that her pastor and his family member elders are anointed and called to their roles. They may be simply business people. This is a difficult issue to address on the Forum because it deals with specific people and circumstances that we only have one side of. While Bereaniam seems sincere and honest, she has questioned whether or not she is reading events accurately or not; this lends to her credibility as far as I'm concerned. Caution against using a single verse to answer such a complex question. Rather, let's offer our prayers to the Lord regarding Bereaniam's need. Matt 7:15-16 "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves . 16 You will recognize them by their fruits. ESV God bless you, Jeff |
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506 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | jlhetrick | 190792 | ||
Azure- very good point. Our own Native Americans do not grow facial hair. More appropriately I should say that of the tribes I am familiar with they don't. Furthermore, the more pure their blood-line the more likely the men have no facial hair. Although this might be the most rediculous topic I personally have seen on the forum I felt your point was important enough to be reiterated. By the way- though we have never met face to face, I am a clean shaven, well groomed man and though I've never had a professional manicure- I suddenly have the urge to rush out and have one. I'll need to check my schedule to see if I can squeeze it in. I love the truth of an amazing Creator God who breathed not only life into us but gave us each our very own unique look. It's kinda funny. There are two dogs in my neighborhood that look exactly alike. And those two look exactly like hundreds others of the same label that I have seen in my life. None of them were bearded though. And to think- in 42 years of work and travel I have not yet seen a single human that looks even similar to myself. God bless, Jeff PS. does anyone know the height range for a Godly manly man? |
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507 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | jlhetrick | 190800 | ||
I have always heard (since a child) that for every person there is another in the world that is close to being identical in appearance. Man, I don't know who to blame for my significant weight gain over the past several months- me or the other guy. He better hope we never meet, I have a thing or two to say to him about his diet. Or maybe he'll say it to me; or maybe will simply sit down together for a hearty meal. :-) |
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508 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | jlhetrick | 190801 | ||
"Sorry, what is Godly manly man?" I don't know- we've been told here that he is bearded. I'm trying to establish the remaining parameters so I can work on it. And you ladies though you had it tough! :-) |
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509 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | jlhetrick | 190837 | ||
:-) | ||||||
510 | How does lamenting differ from complaint | 2 Chr 35:25 | jlhetrick | 235552 | ||
They are completely different. Lamenting is grief expressed. Complaining is selfishness expressed. | ||||||
511 | I have read one verse | Job | jlhetrick | 189557 | ||
Dear Blessed- Welcome to the forum! You may be thinking of the following passage. Ro 2:1-4 NASB95 Therefore you have no excuse, everyone of you who passes judgment, for in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. And we know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who practice such things. But do you suppose this, O man, when you pass judgment on those who practice such things and do the same yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance? Hope this was helpful. God bless, Jeff |
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512 | I have read one verse | Job | jlhetrick | 189568 | ||
Your welcome and God bless! Jeff |
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513 | Question from the story of Job | Job | jlhetrick | 239107 | ||
Hi Kasterdl - EdB has given a well stated response but I wanted to add some thoughts as well. We know that the context of Scripture is very important in understanding the more difficult passages. That is, understanding the piece we are reading with knowledge of what the rest of the Bible has to say. As EdB pointed out we are tested by God for a reason which ultimately is to make us more like Christ. The bible is full of examples (the context) where people of God are tested in various ways that grow them spiritually "sanctifying" them and teaching them to live their lives in faith. We also see, and Job and Jonah (as you mentioned) are great examples that the choices of Satan and the choices of men have no chance of foiling God's plan. The particular part of Job's story that we are focusing on here simply gives us a glimpse into how some of that is orchestrated if you will. This should help us understand, for example, that God is never in a cosmic struggle with Satan and certainly not one that would be won or lost determined by the decisions or behaviors of a man including Job. It's not a cliche to say "God is in control", He is absolutely in total control of all things. Satan is no more than a tool as you might consider the weather to be for example. I have heard stories of people who have lived through hurricanes and horrible weather events where they were convinced that their lives were spared only by the intervention of God. Of course their every breath is at the will of God. This might not be the best example but hopefully it makes the point. As with Satan's actions toward Job were never outside of God's control and never contingent upon Job's decisions or actions either way so it is with other experiences we might live through, like surviving a "natural disaster" or an illness or any other situation. God is not saving our bodies for the sake of saving our bodies but building our faith. It should also be pointed out that while Satan was not allowed to do anything God didn't allow, Job was not able to do anything in faith without God. "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast." (Eph. 2:8-9, NASB) Job didn't "muster up" the faith to believe and be faithful through the trial; God provided the faith Job would need to sustain through it. In the story of Job we are NOT seeing a situation where God's bragging on Job instigated Satan causing God to then have to take action to address a situation his bragging put into motion. God was not gloating but I believe He was reminding Satan that He, God, is in control and and by allowing this to be told in His word (the bible) showing us that the faith He gives is enough to sustain us through earthly trials. These events did not, as you put it, "ruin his life" but instead greatly improved it bringing Job even closer to God through the building of his faith. Satan, like Jonah's whale, was/is a tool that God "allows" to act and behave and those actions/behaviors at no time ever challenge God's authority or plan. God never has to adjust his strategy to counter Satan's activity or sit waiting to see what decision you and I will make that might result in his winning or losing a wager. Also, we can't think of God in terms of human emotion and behavior. For example, when the Bible speaks of God as a jealous God we can't reason that He is jealous in the same way you and me might be jealous, for example jealous over a girlfriend or spouse or the job someone else got that we thought we should have gotten. This type of jealousy is out of envy, pride, control, an undeserved sense of entitlement and the list can go on. These things are sinful and so we should never attribute them to God. God is the Sovereign Creator and has no equal and and is offended by our choices when we put anything else before Him. |
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514 | where the devil lives | Job 1:7 | jlhetrick | 155982 | ||
Hi dahawg, Job 1:7 And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. KJV Jeff |
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515 | Personal Integrity | Job 2:3 | jlhetrick | 152951 | ||
(lunch-break) Hello lionheart, just to add a suggestion. After reading your post I quickly did a search at "Lifeway Christian Stores" http://www.lifewaystores.com/lwstore/ The results included several different books on integrity issues. One of them may be helpful for your needs. Jeff |
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516 | Personal Integrity | Job 2:3 | jlhetrick | 152952 | ||
Sorry, I posted to searcher Hello lionheart, just to add a suggestion. After reading your post I quickly did a search at "Lifeway Christian Stores" http://www.lifewaystores.com/lwstore/ The results included several different books on integrity issues. One of them may be helpful for your needs. Jeff |
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517 | 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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518 | Bible references to Dinosaurs | Job 40:15 | jlhetrick | 161592 | ||
Hi ricepad, Of course the word dinosaur is not in the bible that I'm aware of. Try reading Job 40 starting with verse 15 and reading on into chapter 41. Some have said that the descriptions given there are similar to what we know about dinosaurs (as well as other living creatures like alligators, etc.) Hope this helps. Jeff |
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519 | Flesh or Spirit | Psalm | jlhetrick | 154972 | ||
Hi WOS, Interesting topic with debateable points and probably answered through the search funtion. Rom 2:7-11 7 To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. 8 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. 9 There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile; 10 but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. 11 For God does not show favoritism. NIV These verses do not refer to backsliding Christians but rather to the saved (who receive eternal life), and the unsaved (who reject the truth of God and receive wrath and anger). The debate you seem to be having with yourself here is the old one of "once saved always saved?" See Heb 6:4 This verse is used by both camps to argue both the possibility of losing one's salvation as well as the impossibility of losing one's salvation. The "can lose" camp argue that this verse clearly teaches the possibiity of losing salvation. If one has "been enlightened" and "shared in the Holy Spirit", and "tasted the goodness of the Word of God and the powers of the coming age", this person must have absolutely been saved. The "can not lose" camp argues from a different perspective. The one "falling away" here is likened to Judas Iscariot. Having seen the works of God in Jesus himself and even having "shared in those works" and "tasted the goodness of the word of God" in the hearing of Jesus' word, and "witnessing the powers of the coming age" by being witness to the miracles of Christ. It would appear from Scripture that Judas in fact performed miracles as one of the deciples sent out in Matt. 10:1 the argument continues against Judas that he "was a traitor" (Luke 6:16) was entered into by Satan (further supported by theological argument that a true christian can not be possessed literally though he might be harrassed or oppressed) and possibly the most important reference Judas lef his ministry to "go where he belongs" (Acts 1:25) Though this last reference doesn't specifically say that Judas died eternally lost, taken in context with the rest of scripture, it certainly appears to be the case. Finally, the "can't loose your salvation" argument logically argues that scripture teaches that once you are justified by Christ it is impossible to be unjustified. The logical argument might go like this. If there is anything one can do to undo his salvation, this thing would be a greater work than the greatest mirical of all that which only Christ could accomplish in reconciling the sinful man to the Father. If we can not be "saved" by our works, how can we be "unsaved" by our works once we have been justified? As a Christian I have gone back and forth on what I believe regarding this as I moved from church to church and teaching to teaching in my travels. The debate is much more involved than what I have articulated above but let me say that based on what I have discovered for myself in the bible, I am convinced that nothing can undo my salvation and that once a person is justified by Christ, he/she is saved once and for all time. Paul said it best: Rom 8:38-39 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. NIV |
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520 | Flesh or Spirit | Psalm | jlhetrick | 155000 | ||
Thanks Hank, It always helps to have your understanding of a topic confirmed by another. I wich I could have thought of the words you used in your post to better articulate my points. They go well together. Jeff |
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