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2281 | Sin that causes death? | 1 Cor 5:5 | justme | 62961 | ||
1Corinthians 5:5. Has anyone ever witnessed someone that was delivered over to satan, so his spirit may be saved? In this case the man repented and in 2 Corinthains 2:6 to 8 Paul tells the Corinthians to reaffirm their love ot the man. If he had not repented would he have lost his physical life? Has anyone ever seen this? |
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2282 | Removing church members | 1 Cor 5:7 | justme | 102872 | ||
mtnrip: Matthew 18:15-20 is the instuctions Jesus left us with. I had the very sad experience of being a pastor of a church that went through this very difficult ordeal. I wish I could say after it was all done and over that the person repented and fellowship was returned once again. Unfortunately the person just went to the same denominationaal church but a different town about 15 miles away and was welcomed with open arms. This person has passed on, so I don't feel it is telling tales now. I would caution antone considering such a drastic step to move slowly, and asking the Lords watchcare over all concerned. I believe this is a last drastic step in a pastors leadership and the life of the church. 16 years after this experience I still feel sad for the family involved in removing their long time friend. This came down to a secret vote of the church body and there were no votes against expelling the brother. Without restoration of the one removed healing is incomplete. I hope this helps. justme |
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2283 | New Celebrations ? | 1 Cor 5:8 | justme | 107352 | ||
Is there any Christian celebrations from the New Testament time period you wish were celebrated today? Please give the Scripture to explain your reason. For instance Assention Day would be one I think should be celebrated. Please don't use my example. Blessings to all in the Bible Stusy Forum! justme |
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2284 | Homosexuality, sin or not? | 1 Cor 6:9 | justme | 132719 | ||
james210: I question that you may have taken Jesus words and gone to far with the application. I believe Jesus was bringing to our attention to gaurd our thoughts as that's where sin begins. Surely to think about murdering someone is a sin, but to actually kill someone is even much worse. So I would say that Jesus was not saying thinking about lusting after a woman is not the saome level of sin as actually having a sexual relationship. This can be used by some to say if I am quilty if I even think of such a sin, I might as well induldge in it and enjoy the sin, if the two are the same. What are your thoughts? Blessings. justme |
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2285 | is a christian allowed to drink | 1 Cor 6:10 | justme | 213559 | ||
jeh777: Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! Your question has evoked 17 responces, quite a few. Romans 14:22 says "So whatever you believe about things keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the man who does not condeemm himself by what he approves." NIV. I wish I had a dollar for every time someone reminded me of the verse where Paul tells Timothy to take some wine for his stomach's sake, and how Jesus made real fermented wine at the wedding. These verses have been used to justify why drinking wine is ok for Christians. I have been reminded of these verses from people that have never opened a Bible in their life, and could not find the verses if their lives depended upon it. I use to preach in a rescue mission in Phoenix, AR. and heard these verses used many times. These verses have become twisted, and used especially by those who were attempting to give justification for their drunkeness. I have listened to these verses mentioned in adult Sunday School Classes, when the subject of Christians drinking beer or wine came up. The wine in Jesus time was deluted from a consecrate, and you would have to drink a lot to even begin to feel the effects. Now if someone did not delute the wine it would have been about 15 percent by volume, and would more like the wine of today. What bothers me is there are many places in Scripture where we are warned to not look at the wine when it sparkles. That would have been in the condensed form. But I have never heard those verses quoted to defend why we should not drink. There are several reasons I think Christians should not put themselves in a position to defend drinking. The verse in Romans 14:22 tells us to be wise in what we approve. There are large numbers of families who have suffered because someone who drinks became abusive, and innocent children, and spouses have been the victims of unspeakable horrors. These abuse's have scarred many victims for the rest of their lives. When I found the verse in Romans 14:22 I felt like the Lord hit me with a bolt of lightening. I thought of how easy we as Christians become used by satan in a sort of situation ethics. The subject of drinking wine or beer, can draw us in to a position of putting our testimony at risk by a simple yes on taking a small glass of wine. Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, we need to be very careful in what we approve of, so not to soil the name we carry....Christians. God bless, and help us to keep our lives pure for the one who Loves us with everything He has....Jesus Christ. justme |
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2286 | is a christian allowed to drink | 1 Cor 6:10 | justme | 213586 | ||
Beja: I see in your profile you and Hank live in what I call "South Missouri". My wife and I live in the Garden of Eden, better known as Missouri. I am glad you responded to my note. Let me say I was not speaking as to what position the church should have in requirements for membership. However in the "Bible Belt" it common for Baptist churches to have a statement, saying what is required for membership. Often the consumption or selling of alcohol is forbidden. A Southern Baptist Chruch about 2 miles from where we live has this requirement for membership. This is listed on a plywood board about 3'feet by 5 feet. This board has a list of several things that members must abide by. As we know there are those who will agree to sign such a statement, and then work in a store that selld beer or wine. There are those who see no wrong having a drink, and will sign the statement but have no intentions to stop having a drink Personally I saw the list while visiting one time, and we never returned, mainly because of the list of do's and don'ts. I believe the Holy Spirit will convict us as we grow and such a list does not allow for the different stages of growth people are in while maturing in Christ. I do think there are a few things membership needs to address, such would be a born again experience with Jesus Christ and baptism by emersion. Beyond this that is up to the church to decide. The more "requirements" we have the less fish we catch for the Master. I do believe for the position of Pastor, Elder, Deacon and Trustee and Teachers there should be Biblical requirements. Again these requirements are up to the denomination or local church to decide. I am not so sure the position of a person taking a drink is so much a luxury as it is allowing the Holy Spirit to move and become active in each persons life. I will keep my own thoughts of drinking alcohol to myself, so I do not cause offense for the brother how finds it's ok for him to have a drink, or for the brother who believes it's a sin to take a drink. years ago the list of do's and don'ts included playing cards, smoking, gambling, dancing, using makeup, listening to rock music, going to the movies, cussing, and not being there at the church when the door were open. Frankly these lists did not really work then and they most likely would not do much for church growth now. When we take over the work of the Holy Spirit we make a real mess. I hope this helps make my note a little clearer. Blessings. justme |
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2287 | Forgiveness for Adultery | 1 Cor 6:15 | justme | 50119 | ||
Dear vistith: There is no such verse! I John 1:9 says if we confess our sins he is faithfull and will forgive us and cleanse us from all wrong doingI Have you confessed your sin? thenit is forgiven. But turn from sin and do not repeat it. Bless you, agape, justme |
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2288 | Chosen one | 1 Cor 6:19 | justme | 215300 | ||
Chosen one: Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! How refreshing to see you filled out the Update User Info. It is a unique treat that someone fills out that so ver soon, thank you. There has been much talk about tattoos in the Christian comunity where I live, and several Chriatian articles about tattoos have been in some Christian magizines. The Old Te4stament is the only place that addresses marking our body. Some say because it is in the OT. it does not apply today. I have seen many tattoos in my life, I was in the US Navy, and saw all knids of tattos there as well. Most tattoos are not honoring to the Lord. Many Tatoos are shaneful and nasty to see. I personally think that marking our body is wrong. Even crosses, or symbols of Christian things are wrong as I undersatnd Scripture. However, when people get saved like Jesus we take Christians like they are. I see that tattoos have gained acceptance by women as well as men. Which I personally do not like. Tattoos are all but impossivle to remove except with plastic surgery, which is very costly. I have a older Poator friend who had a tattoo of a naked lady, and he scraped it off bu a carving knife. The removal left a large scar. He always had a long sleved shirt on so the scar would not be seen. He had the tattoo put on in WW II. he only two years ago went home to be in the Lord. I believe something as lasting as a tattoo that is put on in a time when not much thought is given into is the tatoo a sin, is when most people get a tatoo. For me a tattoo would be a sin. I think it is a mistake at least and often a burden, and is often a shame. Ihope this helps. Thanks for being in the forum. justme |
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2289 | Is tattoos acceptabe as christians | 1 Cor 6:19 | justme | 215358 | ||
Azure: This "story" is a made up one. The very same story was in a book on situation ethics. There is no excuse EVER for prostituting, NONE. Either the Lord can feed us or the Lord wants us home. In James it says we are drawn into sin, not by God but by our own selfish desires. Remember many Christians in the past chose death over their worship of a government head. Did not Daniel trust God over bowing down? Situation ethics is really tricky, a tool satan has used from the time of Adam and Eve. justme |
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2290 | Chosen one | 1 Cor 6:19 | justme | 215359 | ||
lionheart: I have a bridge in my mouth. When the dentist ask me if I would like a design on the bridge, I was really schocked. I had no idea he could do that. I asked can you put my last name on it. My last name has six letters. He did put on the bridge my last name. I was going to Bolivia for the second time. I have also been in Mexico way out in the mountians away from much civilazation about five times or so. If someone dies and the body is shipped back to the US at that time Bolivia cremated the body and shipped the ashes. There is no doubt that I am who I say I am by the bridge in my mouth. The bridge can only be seen when I pull back my cheek and show the six letters. I don't call ths a tattoo by any means. Perhaps other might want to think about this as well. justme |
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2291 | Obesity? | 1 Cor 6:19 | justme | 228326 | ||
Biblicalman: I think this type of judgement leads to legalism. How many square feet of house is geting greedy? Is 1200 sq ft to large for two people? How many pair of shoes should one person have, and not be considered greedy? Should a person trade in their vehicle every two or three years, or drive it beyone 200,000 miles? Is eating out at Wendy's better than eating at a fancy stake house with special guests? What should a Pastor get paid, at the low wage or the avrage church members wage, or higher than the higest? How many Scripture verses can I read and still feel it's enough? Most people in the world don't have a car, two pair of shoes, a house with a tolet, money in their pocket, food that will last beyond the next day, and a Bible of their own. When we make judgements that cast a doubt on a fellow brother or sister that we are stepping in where the Holy Spirit works. Let's work at encouraging each other to grow in the Lord and let the Lord work on areas that are sensitive and may cause a person to become so hurt, and they drop out. I am not talking about sin that needs to be confronted. Often those who have overcome a problem want others who have the same problem to overcome the problem as they did. Shame is used to show off how great a victory they have won. Smoking, weight loss seem to be the ones that are the sins we notice first. Maybe removing the log in our eye first is best followed first. Blessings. justme |
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2292 | Obesity? | 1 Cor 6:19 | justme | 228340 | ||
Biblicalman: I have reread my two posts. I made too much about the feelings of some hurting believers I am dealing with now. You are certainly correct in what you have said. I have seem one person who overcame smoking and being overweight. Now that person sees no reason for anyone to be obese or for anyone to smoke. This person now has become so obnoxious. The true test is that of how long a person can stay an overcomer. I sincerely see I was a real pain, and I regret being so harsh. Please accept my sincere apology. Blessings |
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2293 | Please help me understand divorce. | 1 Cor 7:1 | justme | 167817 | ||
Believer31675: This is one of the most important questions you will most likely have to deal with. I must ask, are each of YOU born again Christians? I am assuming this is the case. Has this man done EVERYTHING POSSIBLE to reconcile with his ex wife? Has it been a year or so from the divorce? Has he gone to professional counseling to work out his grief and work through what issues WERE his fault? NO ONE is blameless. Were there Biblical grounds for the divorce. Were either or both of them Christians when the divorce occured? These questions are vital to work through. If his ex wife is not remarried, you want to be sure beyond a doubt there is no possibility of restoring this broken marriage. Of course if she is remarried there is no way for reconciliation to come about. The time of one year is time for healing to have come about for some. The professional counseling is so important. There is no such thing as just one person being totally at fault. Just being married to the person with many problems is a problem in and of it's self. I am sure there is guilt and anger, and not to admit to it is not a healthy, and may indicate a problem. There could be many issues, if left unresolved, would only carry over into ANY future relationship he would have. If there is even the smallest hint of restoration of this prior marriage, then you MUST step aside and let the Holy Spirit work. You don't mention if there are children involved. If there are children, this will be a lifetime of so much that is going to be there is no way to predict what you will be required to endure. Tred lightly and pray EARNESTLY for the Lord to give you courage, strength and direction. Paul in 1 Corithians give examples of how to deal with these questions. Jesus said that adultery is the only permissible reason for divorce. That does not mean a person has to divorce, but rather it is better to reconcile. Hardness of heart is at the root of all divorces. Biblically if there is no way to restore the marriage, he would be free to remarry, but only to a Christian. I caution you that WHATEVER problems that he had in the last marriage will come again or similar, in your potiential marriage with him. Marriage to someone who has been married before is not to be entered into lightly without seeking a Christian counselor that is willing to spend the time to help you both in this major step. Also keep in mind many churches will not accept you as anything but second class Christians. Which is very sad but very true. These things I have written not out of judgement but out of the reality of living, pastoring, counseling and knowing many couples that have faced these very life-changing questions. May you pray for the Lord's devine wisdom. Your decision will affect many more than you know at this time. justme |
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2294 | is it a sin to have sex on your period | 1 Cor 7:3 | justme | 224017 | ||
BradK: I see no lady in the Forum got involved with this question, only men. Why do men think we have the answers on this? May I suggest there are subjects such as this, that is better answered by at least one of the married women on the Forum. Perhaps I am rather out of touch with having such questions answered by men. Blessings. justme |
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2295 | is it a sin to have sex on your period | 1 Cor 7:3 | justme | 224049 | ||
BradK: I appreciate you kind response, and as you and I have seen over the years on this forum there are some who just ask questions just to see how far it goes. There have been 12 notes in resonse to this question. In contrast, at times a good Bible question has only one or two answers. However, most questions related to sex have too many notes, especially in a subject like this one. I asked my wife what she thought of this question. Her thought was there needed to be a Forum for women somewhat like this one. Her feeelings were that this could have been a young girl who could be just seeing how the forum would react. Better yet suggest this girl or woman talk to a Christian leader in her church. Mrs. Justme and me think this question was in very poor taste and even though it was responded to from the Bible, this question was made much to big for 12 responses. We on this question, brother Brad K can disagree in Christian Love and respect. Blessings. justme |
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2296 | is it a sin to have sex on your period | 1 Cor 7:3 | justme | 224052 | ||
lionheart: Now how does this carry on to do such a froum? Blessings. justme |
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2297 | Are condoms ok in a marriage? | 1 Cor 7:9 | justme | 58332 | ||
bcbj:Welcome to the Forum! Romans Chapters 14 and 15, present views on making judgements and doing as the Lord leads us. Paul also tells us that to do something we believe to be wrong is sin. Yet, Paul also allows for accepting each others views, and not being offensive to others. Birth control is exactly that, whatever is done or used is to prevent the chance of baby being born. The information Emmaus gave is good, and represents the Catholic Churches position. The Catholic Churches position on abortion has been consistant and unwavering against abortion. This is very commendable and I believe the only Biblical answer on abortion. Birth control was used by Camel herdsman, long before Christ birth. They inserted stones in the female camels womb. That was the first IUD if you want to call it that. The stone prevented the Zigote from attaching to the wall of the womb of the camel. In any from of birth control there is a failure percentage. Every method has it's problems. Most of us are so trusting of our doctors that we are ignorantly aborting conceived babies without knowing it. The IUD, the Pill, actually allow conception, but prevent attachment to the wall of the womb. Thus conception is terminated. In all medical books up until about 1920, said life began at conception. By the late 1940's life was now changed to when the zigote attached to the womb, life then began. Read Psalm 139, and see what the Bible says. There is little room for doubt. Today we live in a time that families of three children are looked down on with shame! When scripture says just the contrary. There are several family planning methods today that do not create ethical and religious struggles to contend with. The very best advice I can say for sure is stay away from PLANNED PARENTHOOD. These are baby killers! The keep the abortion mills going! To get good information see if you have a Christian Crisis Pregnancy Center. There they can give you either actual materials on Natural Family Planning, and other more credible methods that are compatable with you and your husbands wants. This subject is a very sensitive, and walking and living by faith takes effort, and trust. In Psalm 139 it is very clear that the Lord knew us before we even were concieved. I take that to mean the Lord will be with us as husband and wife, and no matter what, we can trust that God is in control. There are more natural, healthy, ways to plan your family today than ever before. We had 4 children. We now have 5 grandchildren. We have to trust the Lord to protect them all now. More faith is needed now, it seems, then when they were still at home. There has been pain and blessings, times of hurt and times to rejoyce. This is all part of life, and before you know it you wont even have the choice as to consider pregnancy. Life is fast enjoy every step of the journey. agape, justme |
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2298 | information on the pill and conception | 1 Cor 7:9 | justme | 108257 | ||
bloodofjesus: This information is quite basic and is often taught in Jr. High health classes. ro you can contact your nearest Crisis Pregnancy Center. I hope you intend to tell your sister how bad birth control pills are, and not how to prevent getting pregnant. justme |
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2299 | divorce is not always a sin. | 1 Cor 7:15 | justme | 82927 | ||
HARDNESS OF HEART IS SIN! Divorce is hardness of heart toward the mate and God. There is no sinless divorce! justme |
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2300 | divorce is not always a sin. | 1 Cor 7:15 | justme | 83108 | ||
hobbzilla: I understand your point. I am not arguing the offended person can't divorce, as that is an excape clause that is Biblical. I wonder is someone is just seeking a justifiable reason to find someone else who will love them better?. I find NO WHERE IN THE BIBLE it says you HAVE to divorce. Again, the reason for the divorce is some can't forgive unfaithfullness. Clearly the issue of not being able to trust and the shame of broken vows, are painful and affect the very heart of every ones soul. However, when the offended party divorces, rather than taking the example of Hosea, who is the picture of Christ redeeming us, we rush to a lawyer! Should we not look at the examples of Hosea and Jesus? There are no innocent people in a marriage, affairs are the tip of the iceburg in a marriage. There is some fault (sin) on both of the marriage partners. In counseling a good number of couples, have never come across simular situations, that there was not blame on both partners. No one is without some blame in a divorce. The problem is when we say in our vows before God and others "for better or worse, in sickness and health, till death us do part" is not taken literally! That is what was vowed to each other and God! Covemant marriage is sipmply not understood today! We do not honnor our vows, why? Matthew 18:21-35 is a perfect illustration of perfect forgiveness. The crust of it is we are not able to forgive, and divorce is allowed because of hardness of heart! I believe heardness of the heart is at the root of most marriages being terminated? The question is will God gorgive us for divorcing our mate? Reguardless of the reason? Lets go astep further and say a mate leaves for some one else. Then they marry. Somewhere the come to the point they face the sin they have done, what are they todo? The Bible says you can't go back to your previous partner. So now what? May I suggest that King David is a excellent example. Acknowledge the sin, confess it, seek forgivness, and reconcile with the Lord Jesus who said "sin no more". It is a serious problem how Clergy today are marring anyone, no matter what the sin is. The answer lies that if Clergy worked as hard for restoration of marriages broken appart, as they do in preparing for the wedding, perhaps there would be a change. I have seem many churches with divorce classes, and single parents, but I have NEVER seen a class for restoration of broken marriages! Why not? The Church (world wide Christian believers) are so willing to be tollerant, and afraid to say to a couple that divorce for Christians should not be an option! Anyone who thinks marriage does not require lots of forgivness and work to keep it alive, is doomed for failure. I have before God and my wife and family, I've been far less that I should have been. In a few months we will celebrate 34 years of marriage. Have I ever made some bad choices (sins)? Yes I have, and the older I get, I am blessed to have the wife I have. The same is true for my relationship with Jesus Christ. I would think Jesus would get so sick of me confessing and seeking forgiveness that He should have given up on me long ago! The sin of adultery is just a cause and effect of deeper problems! There is no such thing as one sided blame. Sure the person in adultery is wrong, but if things were right in the marriage then open arms might not have been so tempting. No one is without sin, and to think there is an innocent partner is nieve, and denial of both partners failure no matter how small. Problems and hurts do follow from one marriage into the next! The chances for a second marriage making it are very poor at best! Better to work through problems, unless there is no hope, and who knows that except the Lord? Only when some one remarries is hope dead. I ask, is someone looking for a "Biblical out"? I may seem harsh, and I have seen enough broken homes to tear the heart out of children, Grandparents, and the people involved with marriage which broke up. I have grieved as friends, and church members parted. I have said if I feel this hurt how does God feel? Think on what I've said and give me your thoughts. justme |
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