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141 | Faith like a mustard seed? please help | Luke 17:6 | justme | 241861 | ||
Greetings zeagle: Welcome to the Study Bible Forum. I can share some thoughts I have about faith, and healing, and suffering, all of my experiences seem to have been lessons hard learned. Let me start out by telling you today is my Spiritual Birthday, Jan. 6, 1957 I started my journey with Christ Jesus. I was 11q years old. When people start their faith journey as a child, At every age there were challenges that I struggled with to grow. So no matter how old a person is when we become a follower of Christ Jesus we have to keep growing, in faith, understanding Scripture, and learning how to communicate with our Father LORD GOD Almighty. Then there is being a part of a church body, so you can grow by the preaching of the WORD of GOD, by a Bible centered Pastor who loves His flock, feeds then and tends the congregation. How much faith does a mustard seed have? I always pray that I will be in the center of the Fathers will. If it is His will for me to suffer, than I know I won't be given more than I can endure. If it is the will of the Father to heal me or remove the suffering, I will love Him regardless of how I feel, good or bad. Because I know I am in the direct will of the Father. I hope this is making some understanding of how I experience being in His direct will. May I suggest you read Romans 8:28,29. Verse 29 is a key to times of suffering, as Jesus learned by suffering we too are not exempt and we become more in His likeness in suffering. I take James 5:13 to 16 very seriously, but sadly I am not sure how many ill or suffering people and ministers follow this healing. Please keep in mind how much most of the world is in deep almost unbearable suffering, and lack even the very basic human needs. Even still the LORD is with those Christians suffering in ways that death becomes a blessing. In Africa today there have been greedy false healers like Benny Hinn, who have taught seed faith healing. He has hoodwinked naïve poor people to "give money to God, and God will bless and heal you. So many people in Africa have been taken by these false teachings, and lies that brought more suffering, that many have rejected this false "Word of Faith" teachings, and have left any belief In Jesus. How deeply sad. In the long look of life, we are headed for facing God form our birth until we die. I can tell you the decades seen slow until your seventy and then is all passed to fast. I know what it is to suffer, cancer, Blood Clots in the lungs, months in the hospital, and serious health issues for 45 years, with just a few months without suffering. Jesus has been with me every minuet, and at times it has seemed unbearable, that I just could go one more step. But He gave me more steps as I think he picked me up at those hard times. Blessings Brother, keep your eyes on the eyes of Christ. justme |
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142 | When will the Antichrist come ? | 1 John 2:18 | justme | 241830 | ||
Doc: I just this morning came to this thread. I read it from start to finish. This is filled with opinion, and lacks a genuine view of Scripture. Calling John MacArthur an anti-Christ violates John 13:34,35. Often when someone calls other's faults into the open or points out what they say is a sin in someone else, it's really the accuser that has the very issues they are accusing others of. I find some who wrote so harshly, have missed he true Gospel "boat" altogether. (my word picture) Finding a response that represents the way Jesus himself would reply, might well be no response at all but allow a person to prove they are foolish as Proverbs describes. in some verses. Unless Scriptural proof is used, it's just opinion. Even then we as brothers and sisters can disagree, when verses are dealing with minor issues. Foot washing falls into that kind of debate. But the essentials, or core Doctrines of the Scripture there is no room for debate and even then answering with gentleness often is best. Blessings. justme |
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143 | I Have Not Sent Them | Jer 27:15 | justme | 241823 | ||
Doc: I watched Strange Fire different speakers on You tube. After watching the speakers, and I watch John MacArthur, and record his messages. If fact My wife and I had considered going to His college, but we could not arrange our finances to afford it. We bought STRANGE FIRE, and I had to re-read portions several times. However, I doubt any genuine mature Christian could disagree with the examples MacArthur presented of greedy hypocrites. Some being as glaring examples like Benny Hinn, Joel Osteen, Joyce Meyer, and those who run Trinity Broadcasting Network. These are glaring examples, the ones who just slip under being noticed are my personal concern. There are those who connect themselves with helping the suffering Jews, and mix Jewish and Christian Theology and using verses from the Old Testament as if to give proof the Jews will also be given a second chance and therefore we should consider the Jewish people as brothers, and we Christians must give this Jewish Christian money to feed these poor people. The overhead, some groups have must be checked out before being involved. Not only these groups but when the money the people running any charity get is more that about ten percent and salaries are clearly outrageous, it's a sham. There are Ministries like Dr. Charles Stanley's that are clearly ministry. There are a good number like Dr. Stanley. As long as our church home is not suffering because we neglect proper Biblical giving to it first. Every false ministry is centered around money, becoming wealthy. that and being held in high respect by titles like Prophet, Cardinal, Father, The Very Reverend so and so, all these are titles misused to gain forced respect, and to command a large income. How many genuine Pastors income is so small, and often Pastors are Bi Vocational, and there is no such thing as a part time pastor. But often the general public thinks the Pastor gets all the offering on Sunday. I know this as I served four churches as Bi Vocational. What is sad is he honest, loving, hard working Pastor's who serve with great love, seldom get brought out into the general public's eye. Because these false teachers, and phony preachers get most all of the attention. STRANGE FIRE gives due attention for most Christians and non Christians to be alert to some serious counterfeit so called Christians. To be honest I have not cone to the total agreement with some of his conclusions, in exemption of some people as genuine Christians, that may be stepping out to far. Justme |
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144 | Merry Christmas. | Not Specified | justme | 241822 | ||
This is my 14th Christmas on Study Bible Forum to say what a awesome God we serve, who sent Jesus Christ the most wonderful gift to mankind. No words can express what love the Father has to send His one and only Son, to pay the price for the sins of those who choose to become Followers of Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas to all. Thank you Jesus for your gift of salvation. justme |
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145 | Merry Christmas. | 2 Cor 9:1 | justme | 241827 | ||
This is my 14th Christmas on Study Bible Forum to say what a awesome God we serve, who sent Jesus Christ the most wonderful gift to mankind. No words can express what love the Father has to send His one and only Son, to pay the price for the sins of those who choose to become Followers of Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas to all. Thank you Jesus for your gift of salvation. justme |
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146 | Is It You, Doc? | Bible general | justme | 241802 | ||
Doc: I believe the guidelines say " Postings must not be intended as a personal attack on other users of this forum. They must not be submitted as an effort to foster debates, arguments, divisiveness, ill-will, dissension or disruptions to this forum." Without wanting to cause a problem for anyone in the SBF, and with the utmost respect for our host, Lockman. I deeply sad that the very things the guidelines restrict, have happened to me , and Iam wounded deeply, this was permitted to occur more than once. justme |
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147 | What Did Judas Do to be called Traitor? | Luke 6:16 | justme | 241801 | ||
Jeremiah; I wish you would put something about your self in the Update Account. It gives some idea who we are talking to. After the many posts you have made it is long over due. justme |
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148 | What Did Judas Do to be called Traitor? | Luke 6:16 | justme | 241775 | ||
Jerimiah: I sincerely thought I understood what you were saying. By your statement now I surely have misunderstood that you had strong feelings about the moderators and Lockman. So my sincere misunderstanding about what you were communicating is clearly my mistake for not understanding you more clearly and better. It is clear I have failed, and have not measured up to your standards. I fully understand if the Lord has directed you to brake fellowship with me. I quite honestly admit I do fall pretty much into mainstream Orthodox Christianity So perhaps I have different views that are not in your favor. I quite honestly think my gifts in the Body of Christ and the Church are more in line with the toe nail on the littlest toe. So my worth is very small. I sincerely an trying to grow, and perhaps someday I will achive to be a more acceptable Christian. Justme |
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149 | What Did Judas Do to be called Traitor? | Luke 6:16 | justme | 241774 | ||
Jerimiah: You indeed have a unique understanding about Judas. In sincere Christian love I mean no harm to you. If you think your study on the salvation of Judas is backed by Scripture, I personally have never heard or read such a conclusion. However, in the end judas like me and the rest of the world will face Jesus Christ, my prayer is He will welcome me into His heaven. There is nothing I have done to merit Heaven, it is the Grace, and Mercy, that Jesus paid the price for my sins, and I have repented, that permit me, a wretched sinner, th enter His heaven. I find no place in the Gospels that Judas did anything but feel sadness and guilt, and that friend is not repentance. Only the Father knows for sure where Judas is,, but the WORD indicates Judas is not with Jesus now. justme |
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150 | Choosing Christ? | John 3:19 | justme | 241742 | ||
jeremiah: I have no idea what you are referring to me about? What false accusation did is bring? I am not a man who is unwilling to apologize if I have done something offensively wrong. Please help me understand. Thank you. justme |
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151 | Defend the Offender-Attack the Offended? | Bible general | justme | 241741 | ||
jerremish: I watch a tv program WRETCHED. The host might call your attitude "snarky" Frankly you push the limits, and it's almost like you are mocking the host of this forum, Lockman, and even the moderators who so generously give of the time to keep some form of kindness, and within basic Biblical Doctrines. In my nearly 14 years on this forum, when I see the red "Note to viewers" to me it means a person is very close to a slippery slope that is almost in violation of forum guidelines. For me personally your seem to be stirring things just to see how far you can go. I sincerely hope I have the wrong opinion. Proverbs has many sayings about being a wise man, I try to read then often so I am not too abrasive to my fellow brothers and sisters on SBF. justme |
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152 | What Did Judas Do to be called Traitor? | Luke 6:16 | justme | 241740 | ||
Jeremiah: After 81 posts it's time you filled out something about yourself in the update user info. As most of have done so it would be nice to know more about you. Judas in Scripture has been said it would have been better if he had never been born. The quilt he felt (not repentance) caused him to kill himself. Judas was in the inner circle of those closest to Jesus. For Judas to turn Jesus in to be killed for 30 pieces of silver, is surely a betrayer, a traitor, would you not agree? justme |
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153 | Has The GLORY of the LORD left the USA? | Bible general | justme | 241739 | ||
I have been on SBF from 2001, and There is no reason to think my question would cause chastisement by you answering my question. justme |
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154 | willful nonpayment of debts? | John 14:15 | justme | 241645 | ||
Timley: I know od different people in the churches I was pastor that could not pay debts. Some do to being laid off, lengthy sickness, disability, divorce, homes destroyed by natural causes, fire, flood, and the death of a mate, child, the reasons are endless. The saying you can't get blood from a turnip is very true. If a person happened to be a generous helper to those in need, at some point they will be taken advantage of. I heard last night that over 50 percent of all people in the USA have Medical debt, that they most likely will never be able to pay. Our Medical system is unaffordable for many poor families. In fact our middle class has sunk deeply in the last decade, and debt reliefe in the courts has become more difficult. But credit card companies seem willing to lend money at 30 percent or more. Pay day loans can charge 400 percent or more, and mostly it's the working poor that get taken in by these usury type of loans. Timley we live in times where the poor do in fact get poorer. If Christians really followed God's WORD their money problems would be very few. justme |
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155 | Who or What Dictates Your Behavior? | Deut 6:6 | justme | 241643 | ||
Jeremiah: You seem unhappy with the way Lockman Foundation has set up this Study Bible Forum, and the Moderators that have been selected to oversee this forum. You either agree to follow the forums guidelines, or respectfully in a Christian like mannor leave and find a forum you can fit in better. In doing so you show your Love for Christ and follow Jesus command "By this all men will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." John 13:35 NASB and with that I say Merry Christmass, and peace be with you. justme |
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156 | difference in a Christians funeral? | Bible general | justme | 241637 | ||
EdB: I have instructed my family and pastor I want the Christian flag placed on my casket. As well I want a pine box made by my friends who are Mennonite the ones that use horse and buggies. We have a few close friends who are Mennonites. My wife and I are called English. We have nurtured our friendship for nearly 18 years. We have been blessed by our unique relationship. They have agreed to make my very simple casket, and to use their horse and buggy funeral carriage. I have instructed my pastor what I want to be said. I will also have he Military part as the final part at the burial. I feel the funeral industry has made death such a money making time to drain the family, and put the family into debt for years of payments, that is a shame. I think. I have done enough funerals and seen family's spend money for a special pillow, or brass, and costly fine woods, brass vaults, super sealing caskets, even talking pictures of the person buried there. I want to GLORIFY JESUS CHRIST even in my funeral. I love what Ruth Graham did with a simple casket, and with the words "end of construction, thank you for your patients". Iwould never tell my family not to cry, as that is good grief. I am not in a hurry to go to be with Jesus as I have many friends to still tell them about Jesus Christ, but that's under His control. Blessings EdB justme For me I am with Jesus and my body will wait for Jesus return. |
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157 | HCSB what's your opinion? | Bible general | justme | 241635 | ||
Jeremiah: The problem I have in any dialogue with a KJV only believer is there in no dialogue. You have made up you mind that all other versions are flawed. There is no amount of proof to even slightly cause you to rethink your KJV only solid thinking. I have given up wasting my time trying to dialogue with KJV only thinkers. There is ample material in the search box if you want to learn more. justme |
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158 | HCSB what's your opinion? | Bible general | justme | 241600 | ||
EdB: I am still reading and carefully comparing verses in several ways. I doubt very seriously anything I am aware of today, for being accurate is better in my opinion, than the NASB. The HCSB is less wordy, and in some places gives a clearer meaning. At that's my view now. I will keep you informed , and dear brother, a blessed Christmass. justme |
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159 | HCSB what's your opinion? | Bible general | justme | 241546 | ||
EdB: dear brother, have you actually got a chance to read a HCSB? I bought one and we have tried to look for glaring passages that most liberal Bibles use. and so far we have not found such problems. The list of those involved with translating are very conservative people. Dallas Seminary is greatly represented, and a good number of SB Seminaries. So with that the Sunday School Board should be pleased. I was so very displeased with the "New NIV", I could not in good faith ever again give it any approval. My wife and I will endeavor to do our duty and go over the HCSB abs we shall see, Thanks for your return post. merry, blessed Christmas EdB. justme |
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160 | HCSB what's your opinion? | Not Specified | justme | 241528 | ||
I really love the NASB version of the Bible. Recently I bought a Holman Christian Standard Bible, which I find it very interesting. Is there anything that is noteworthy about the HCSB to be worthwhile to know? | ||||||
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