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541 | inherit the sin of Adam | Ps 51:5 | jlhetrick | 156202 | ||
Hi Doc, Again, thanks for the posts. I want to say that I do not like taking personal offense and feel confident in saying that I do not take personal offense when others disagree with me. I believe that I do take personal offense when I am personally offended. In the very paragraph that you encourage me to not take personal offense, you refer to my position as erroneous. You say you are interested in truth and present that you are as prone to error as the next man, however, in my observation (which does not include nearly the extent of your interaction on this post admittedly) I have seen you, time and time again refuse redirection from others or to accept that you are in error on any point. All the while, the majority of your post (that I have observed) are redirecting and challenging others. Now let me say that I appreciate this because one does not come to believe what they believe in light fashion. We believe what we believe because we believe it, we have been convinced of it. But then when your redirection is based on the authorities of men and councils primarily (at least as evidenced by your posts) credibility is lost. The scriptures should always be the only reference for authority and then all that other stuff is certainly legitimate for example. Doc, I don’t avoid dealing with the Scriptures you offer. I can’t really respond to this statement without understanding what you are basing this statement on. I hope it’s not to mislead others that may be following into thinking that I avoid scripture that might contradict my argument. You write: “You support your disagreement with the imputation of Adam's sin to his descendents by citing Ezek 18:20 and Mat 12:37.†Let me set the record strait for the sake of any following. Does Doc’s above statement represent accuracy? Look at what I actually wrote in the post he is referencing, copied and pasted from my actual post. I wrote: “Doc is right that the sin of Adam is imputed to each of us at conception†Doc, with these kinds of misleading accusations, the credibility thing becomes even more in question. But let’s look at Ezek 18:20 and Mat 12:37: Eze 18:20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him. What have I missed here? You mention the importance of context so I am encouraged that you have in fact given heed to my encouragement and we do agree on this importance. So present your argument as to how I have taken this verse out of context as you insinuate I have. Furthermore, is it possible for you to present a context where Eze 18:20 does not apply and does not mean what it clearly says. Consider the words; shall and shall not. Your argument here Doc, absolutely and very thoroughly supports my whole position; this keeps happening with you. I can’t figure this type of thinking out. You write: “God is saying with great clarity, "You are suffering the captivity because of your own sin. You are the ones that are not just. You are the ones who deserve even more than what has come upon you." You write: “By using sound exegesis, you cannot come to the conclusion that Ezekiel was attempting to deny imputation.†I argue, that you have effectively made this argument yourself. Doc, please. What part of “you are suffering...because of your OWN sin†(quoted from Doc) implies imputed sin? But still you misrepresent me. I never ever presented an argument that this verse DENIES imputation. I argued that there is sin and resulting judgment that is individual and personal and not related to (save for the sin nature created by) imputed sin. You write: “Unfortunately, this passage does not suit your intended purpose. It cannot be made to say what you are asserting without quoting it outside of its original context.†Well, argument offered above more than sufficient to address this. I will respond to the remainder of your post in a separate post for lack of space here. Doc, with all love and sincerity, I’m not following you. Does anyone else have feedback? Jeff |
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542 | inherit the sin of Adam | Ps 51:5 | jlhetrick | 156239 | ||
Hi Mark, This is bible study, well done and thank you. I wish I had been able to articulate it as you have. My original post to cynzast was sidetracked by a rebutle but I believe that the interaction served to get the truth across as you logically and systematically present. There has not been much mention made of the scriptural understanding of "two" deaths. That is, the obvious physical death and the just as obvious spiritual death. They are two different things. Adam's sin was imputed to me and all men, making us sinners. God passed judgment on that sin and part of the curse (Gen. 3:19) is physical death. Our bodies are corrupt and our nature is sinful. We commit sin as individuals. The judgment is death. Of course our bodies have already been judged to die (and this judgment is permanent). The death for our personal sin is that second death, the death of our souls, that is, eternal separation form God, Hell. Jesus died on the cross taking on Himself the sins of the world and with them, the judgment. He overcame death and rose again, paying forever the price owed for your sin and mine. Hallelujah and praise the Lord, what an awesome God we serve. Thanks for your post, Jeff |
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543 | Love God, His word, any difference? | Ps 95:10 | jlhetrick | 153270 | ||
Can't have one without the other lionstrong. If you love God you will love and cherrish His word. Look how much God loves it: Isa 55:11 (KJV) So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. He sounds really passionate about it doesn't He. After He said this, He continued preparing it for you and me to have personally a copy. Got mine right here close |
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544 | Love God, His word, any difference? | Ps 95:10 | jlhetrick | 153361 | ||
Hello Ray, I read your posts and learn from your wisdom. However, on this one I'm not following. I felt like Lionstrong's question was, well less than insightful, but, I didn't get that he was being deceptive. Might you be being just a bit tangential on this one. Or perhaps I'm too sleepy to follow and should have stayed out of it. If that's the case I apologize. Anyway, Lionstrong. If you read this I just want to say, as I tried to point out in my earlier post. If you are a believer in Christ and have been a serious student of His word for very long, then you know the answer to your own question, so, why ask it? On the otherhand, if you lack insight and wisdom in a certain area, ask a question plainly without offering an answer in the same post. Wait for others to help by giving their best answers which will help to either confirm that you were on track or redirect your thinking. Sincerely, Jeff |
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545 | Love God, His word, any difference? | Ps 95:10 | jlhetrick | 153411 | ||
OK, I did follow the discussion and enjoyed it, Thanks, Jeff |
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546 | Love God, His word, any difference? | Ps 95:10 | jlhetrick | 153567 | ||
Hello Axien, Thanks for this post and for clearing up the matter with scripture. I personally like to follow Doc's posts because he is wise and a good teacher, however, I think you proved your point on this one. I too believe that one can love another without knowing or loving God (or His word). You made the point but I want to add one scripture reference to further support my understanding here. Gen 1:26(kjv) "And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness:..." Gen 1:27 (Kjv) So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. If God is the God of love (2Cor. 13:11) and He created man in His own image, the logical and right assumption is that all men have the capacity to love just as we have the capacity to hate. Thanks, Jeff |
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547 | passages to help someone suicidle | Ps 100:3 | jlhetrick | 156685 | ||
Hi Hank, Thanks for being responsible in answering this question and including the need for medical attention. Sometimes we forget that God has blessed us with medical technologies and skilled and gifted clinicians that he works through to heal the sick. In the meantime, we Christian may fail as assuredly as any by simply offering a bible verse. It reminds me of when my father died. Several Christians quoted this scripture to me, Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. KJV ...and that was it. Wow was that helpful. Jeff |
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548 | Preach Love of Christ or Obiedience | Ps 103:19 | jlhetrick | 190697 | ||
Praise the Lord Todd, I'm glad things seem to be taking on the right focus in the situation at your church. Brother Steve is right- and unfortunately most of us stray from that from time to time. Nothing, absolutely nothing, is above God Himself and His priority and focus for our individual lives and local churches. Sometimes, unfortunately, it takes hard times like your church is having before we realize the need to refocus; or should I say, back off and allow God to have control. God bless, Jeff |
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549 | Destroyed for lack of knowledge | Ps 111:10 | jlhetrick | 160611 | ||
Hi Humbled, Thanks for pointing to the article. I read it a couple of times and tend to agree with what it has to say. I think that the overall point of the article is that the church is in crisis. It is in crisis because of the lack of knowledge. It has a lack of knowledge because the truth is not being studied, learned, understood, and taught from the bible. This is not being done because there has been a decline in the way christians view God and His word. The lack of reverence, I believe, comes from a lack of fear. Modern christians seem to have no healthy fear of God. This has evolved over time and the article does a better job of explaining that process than I could here. I think of Adam and Eve. They had reverence for God and they obeyed him. But when the world around them became more desirable than the promises of God, and the lie told them that their desire was attainable, their reverence for God was compromised. No fault of God, no shortcoming or unanticipated change where He was concerned. Just man chosing to believe the world around him instead. When I write of the church and it's condition, I of course include myself. It is articles like this that help to riminde us of where we are and where we are going. But, Don't be discouraged. Individuals may be defeated on various points and the church may suffer failure from time to time. But the church of Christ will never be defeated. He will keep it and He will keep us. Matt 16:17-19 17 Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven NIV Matt 18:14 14 In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost. NIV Rev 19:7 7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. KJV It is necessary for the church to go through what it is going through and we trust in the Lord to build it into the perfect bride. There is a process involved. See Matthew 13:24-43. Again, thanks for pointing to the article. Jeff |
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550 | In search of the truth | Ps 115:3 | jlhetrick | 203258 | ||
fytrobert- based on your question concerning the single quoted verse and your user profile I believe the following might be helpful. Certainly the Scriptures can be understood rationally, but not always can we understand a single verse in a way that seems rational or that makes sense to us. Contextual reading/study is the key. Never take a verse by itself and try to make sense of it without considering how it fits with what is written immediately before and after. If your still unable to understand it you need to continue to consider context in terms of what the rest of Scripture says. In this case simply understanding that God is sovereign (as Doc pointed out) is enough to answer your question. The Scriptures declare that God is sovereign: Ps 103:19 (NASB) The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, And His sovereignty rules over all. And reading through both the OT and NT will clearly demonstrate what Ps 103:19 means. And nothing is written in Scripture that says or suggests that we are living as "pre-programmed" creatures with no personal will or responsibility; so we can rule that out easy enough. Go back and begin reading Psalm 139 again beginning at verse 1. What is David's message in that Psalm? You will see David's reverence for God as he acknowledges that God is omniscient (all-knowing) and how David is in awe of God's providence. You should also see that there is no indication from David that he views himself as being pre-programmed, without a will, and without personal responsibility. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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551 | Farewell, Brother Ray! See you soon! | Ps 116:15 | jlhetrick | 171433 | ||
Thank you Lord for having used brother Ray so effectively. His user profile alone has been a great testimony of faith. | ||||||
552 | Where does the Lord put arms around you | Ps 134:2 | jlhetrick | 172911 | ||
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553 | colors | Ps 139:14 | jlhetrick | 180033 | ||
Hello IIW, You may have a neurological problem. My best advise would be to have you schedule an appointment with your doctor and have it checked out. It might be an indication of a more serious problem. Jeff |
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554 | Bodypiercing scriptural?ok? | Ps 139:14 | jlhetrick | 180239 | ||
Amen brother Hank. And God bless you Mr. Summers. The words in your user profile were touching. I pray that you will not be offended by the necessary rules that Lockman has in place regarding legal age for users; and that you will continue to visit the site as a reader regularly. If so, I pray that your knowledge of God's word and resulting faith will grow as mine has and is. God bless, Jeff |
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555 | Praise Dance Wrong Worship? | Ps 149:3 | jlhetrick | 205673 | ||
Sister Azure- You wrote: "I think the sole purpose of any modes used must be helpful to draw people's focus on God. This is my main concern. If the mode (be it dancing, singing, playing instruments...) easily distract people's attention, it is better not to use it." Thank you for bringing that to the attention of the forum. It's wonderful to hear/see, especially coming from someone who is (or recently was) involved in leading praise and worship in her local church. While I acknowledge that I often fall short of the mark, I also acknowledge that everything we say and do should be in praise and adoration of His holiness. Too often we see the portion of the local services most commonly referred to as the praise and worship turn in to anything but. Or at least many of us have seen this to be true. Some are guilty of coming before the congregation singing, dancing, and other activities which appear to be more of a focus on "look at me" "listen to how beatiful I can sing", or even... "look at what the children were able to learn to perform.." I'm not trying to be overly critical, just pointing to my understanding of how it should be vs. how it often appears to be as I agree with you. So that I don't appear to be simply pointing my finger, let me share. I'm no preacher, but I have been asked to give the message from the pulpit on more than one occasion when the pastor would be out of town, etc. While I prepared the massages with fervent prayer and lengthy committed study... I wonder just how much I detracted from His message out of concern for my own presentation. Thanks again for your comments and God bless, Jeff |
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556 | Praise Dance Wrong Worship? | Ps 149:3 | jlhetrick | 205687 | ||
Yes John, and we can be grateful to those whom He has called to that ministry. Jeff |
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557 | do angels really play harps | Ps 150:3 | jlhetrick | 156551 | ||
Hi dahawg, Just to follow up on BradK's answer. We do not have a time (that I am aware of) where angels are said to play harps, but what is interesting here is that there is indication that the playing of a harp effects angels. Fallen angels that is. 1 Sam 16:23 Whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would take his harp and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him. NIV It is also interesting to note that there is no place in the bible (again that I am aware of) where angels are said to sing. I have heard some actually say that angels do not and even can not sing. However, I have not found in the bible where it is said that they do not or can not. Still, we think of angels as singing for some reason. "oh! she sounds so beautiful, like an angel when she sings!" But, again, there is no scripture showing angels singing. Interesting, Jeff |
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558 | Bad things, Good People. Prov 4:10 | Prov 4:10 | jlhetrick | 191018 | ||
Dustin- You might consider refamiliarizing yourself with the Terms of Use of the forum. Your statements amount to labeling other forum members and name calling; not to mention it appears that you are encouraging divisiveness to a brand new forum member. Furthermore, those involved in dialogue with her, while not infallible of course, have several years and thousands of posts that support their adherence to sound doctrine. I would ask that you be more careful please. God bless, Jeff |
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559 | Bad things, Good People. Prov 4:10 | Prov 4:10 | jlhetrick | 191045 | ||
Dustin, Thank you for clarifying your intent. The explanation was both helpful and much appreciated. Sincerely, Jeff |
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560 | Mat 5:27-28. Adultery. | Prov 5:1 | jlhetrick | 178724 | ||
Hi Edwin, I'm just following along. I follow you up to this comment: "Now have a look at v18, and tell me do you realy think that the Holy Spirit wants christians to put the Lord to the test by drinking deadly poison in order to prove that thay are the real thing, when Jesus who was asked the same question, said "Thou shall not put the Lord thy God to the test".?" I'm not arguing that these verses were or were not in the original; should or should not be in the current versions. But in none of the several versions I consulted did I find them to say or in any way insinuate the understanding that the Holy Spirit expects us to "test God". I believe it's important to take it like it's written, which is, "IF they drink any deadly poison.." It doesn't say "when" and it doesn't say "you should" or "do this in order to". I'm only pointing this out because I thought your argument to be sound up to this point. Jeff |
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