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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: justme Ordered by Verse |
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2541 | Unemployment cheques for the saints. | 2 Thess 3:8 | justme | 217838 | ||
You do in deed have the heart of a lion, and the tenderness of a lamb. I am sure the Master is pleased. justme |
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2542 | 1 Timothy Chapter 3 Verses 4 -5 | 1 Timothy | justme | 75148 | ||
Joe24078: What does the word Elder mean? Does it not imply maturity, wisdon, and history of proven faith in Christ? If men without children at home are not worthy to be an Elder then scripture has some misunderstandings. What if a Elders wife dies? What then, must he step down? justme |
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2543 | 1 Timothy Chapter 3 Verses 4 -5 | 1 Timothy | justme | 75150 | ||
Joe24078: I am sorry I failed to see you are brand new to the forum! Welcome we are glad to have you here! Again I an sorry I did not see that until after I made my first response to your question. Blessings to you Joe! justme |
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2544 | Qualification for elder/deacon question | 1 Timothy | justme | 99517 | ||
Imoneofgods: Welcome to the Bible Study Forum! I noticed you responded to a question posted on on July 2001. There is a good chance this person does not even have the old e-mail address and may never get your note. You have done what I once did and it is easy to do. Look at the date the post was made and you will get better response. Blessings to you, and enjoy the forum! justme |
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2545 | do you belive in woman minister | 1 Tim 2:1 | justme | 223809 | ||
gomo25L Like Beja has said your question is incomplete. Just for an examplw, we all, women and men are to be ministers of Jesus Christ in our everyday traffic pattern of life. Pehhaps, you might give some time to explore you own thoughts and restate your question if these two answers are inadquite. Blesings. justme |
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2546 | HOW DO WE HELP THOSE IN NEED? | 1 Tim 2:3 | justme | 214440 | ||
These are very hard times for many people, and Christians as well. We have started sharing food with those who are struggling just to pay for housing, utilities and food and gas. This has opened a door for us to show our good deeds and Christian love for our neighbors. We open the door to those people in need with "AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD". We are deeply concerned at the number of older persons in serious financial need. Their spiritual need is even greater as we have discovered. All of the people we have been able to meet with do not qualify for EBT cards, which is the new food stamp program. Most all make too much for financial State help. Seven hundred dollars is all our state allows for a couple to make and get a little help. Local food pantries are maxed out, even some churches have financial shortages as well. My question is has anyone found another way to open the door to reach those in deep need. We don't just see this in unsaved people but many Christians are living in faith depending on the Lord for their needs day by day. We live in an area that basically is settled by hard working people, or those who are retired. Many who are retired can no longer live on what retirement brings in. We personally are blessed and the Lord is good. We are looking into ways to help we have not thought of. We are touched by the saying, No one cares how much you know; Until they know how much you care. This is not orignal to us we read it some where. Any ideas would be gladly be appreciated. justme |
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2547 | HOW DO WE HELP THOSE IN NEED? | 1 Tim 2:3 | justme | 214446 | ||
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2548 | Women, be silent, or be shamed? | 1 Tim 2:11 | justme | 208295 | ||
Immanuelsown: Are women permited to speak in your church? Do you think Paul might have been speaking to a cultural problem at that time and specific church, or is this a blanket statement ment for today? Do you think husbands today teach their wives obedience to them as leaders, and keep their wife in subjection? How do men today see what shaming their wife is? Blessings. justme |
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2549 | Biblical - women preachers/teachers??? | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 123749 | ||
BradK: Greetings Brad. I have read with interest the thread on going, so I thought I would add to it, if that's ok. The term used in Eph. for submit means "to arrange in order" no where does the word obey come in line with submit. The reality is we are called to mutial "subjection" which is the correct translation not submission. Eph 5:21 and 22 were written together, and not intended to be separated, but kept in one context. To further help bring my point out more, the responsiblity of the husband is much more of a servant partner. Men are in deed to submit, or be subject to the wife's welfare in EVERY way, just as Jesus has done for us all. Often I see the women are subjective to the point that almost looks like slavery. Yes Brad, submission is a unpopular word today and in years past. Because men have abused and misunderstood what real Biblical understanding of being a head of the wife means. Men are to be "as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body" Eph. 5:23 May I suggest a enlightening book, EACH FOR THE OTHER by Bryan Chapell Baj\ker Books 1998. This book has so awaken my heart to how as a husband and father I need to be. Let me give you an example of just one quote. "The head of a home stands before God on behalf of his family and he lives before his family on behalf of God. This is the headship God honors." page 37. I can say this one quote has so rocked my understanding of what God expects of me, I am humbled to the very core of my being. The 13 dollar price is one of the best investments I have ever made. I am wondering what are your thoughts are? Does this awaken any feelings? Blessings Brad. justme |
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2550 | Biblical - women preachers/teachers??? | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 123750 | ||
EdB. Greetings brother: I think that this has been dialogued a number of times before, and I never tire of dropping some food for thought, in a kind respectful way. I find it interesting that in the 1800's there were many women in positions of Pastor in the United States. Most all of the Protestant denominations had women Pastors, and a good number still do today. Do women do a good job as a Pastor? Are women called to Pastor, are they barinf the fruit of ministry? How do I tell a female Pastor that has a growing church, and is preaching the Word, that she can't possibly be called? These are real issues, and I struggle with the answers. Often we equate The Women's Liberation Movement with women in ministry. Often homosexuality and feminism in the same group, and the truth is these two areas do bleed over to one another. However, when a woman has the call of God and does not align with herself in any way with such demanding of "their rights" but does prove to be a servant of Christ perhaps there is much more to God's call to minister than we fully understand? What are your thoughts? Blessings EdB. justme |
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2551 | Biblical - women preachers/teachers??? | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 123757 | ||
BradK: always good to dialogue with you Brad. In the verses you have quoted, what if any part do you feel Paul might have been relating to the culture at his time? Any thoughts? justme |
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2552 | women preachers not pastors? | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 161045 | ||
Devon: The verse you refer to does not ask or answer the question you pose. However, few would argue that some "women" have been gifted with the ability to teach, and yes even preach. But, we tend to cover over this by saying in front of women only. Well friend many a man has listened and been blessed from these women teacher/preachers by listening totapes or CD's made when they spoke. I have heard many women on Dr. James Dobson's radio programs. Some women have been better than some of the men guest speakers. I think Scripture was written at a time when the majority of women were considered low, and even personal property, which we do not consider this now. I do not think the position of Pastor is a position for a woman, but not because they could'nt do the job, but rather is it really the call of God? But any other position is open for women, and they deserve recognitation and ordination. I hope this presents a wider scope of understanding for you. justme |
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2553 | Biblical era culture, abd Understanding | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 161265 | ||
Hello Doc: I think it is interesting that "devon" asked the inital question, and no resonse has been made by that person. Oh well. But just to add some more thought to the issue of Scripture and Transculture, I have a serious question. If we follow your interpretation of how culture should cross the culture of time and years, than why not use the customs of the time of Jesus, ore even if you like go the the culture of Paul while in Rome? Much of the time period of Paul and Jesus had dietatary laws and personal, male and female cleansing regarding husband wife and their private love life. Then there was the womens laws regarding the birth of a male or female child etc. My point is there was an itermixing of religious laws and the ones of governing authorities. We live in a time when women have gained a rightful position in many areas, and some areas have gone beyond what is considered by some, to be barbaric, by killing their own child while in the womb. The numbers of baby killings is in the multi-millions just in the United States! The group I feel that has been so reluctant to even consider the possibility of the effect of past culture, on the role women have in the church, are those who fail to see the influence the culture of those who penned Scripture, while under the leadership of the Holy Spirit. Yes, I agree there is a "slippery slope" in attempting to understand what is cultural and what is to be "for believers in all time,". I do not want to appear to be unorthodox or liberal, but I personally have no desire to greet my brothers and sisters in Christ with a holy kiss. I have used some very simple illustrations, but it does get more complecated as we fully study the Scripture from the view point of, what did it mean to those it was written? What was the history of the time it was written, and how do I apply this to me today? These questions are something we must do to totally understand Scripture. Now there are many passages this would not apply, as the issue is totally clear with no added understanding will change a thing. I am sure what I have said is redundant, but none the less worth while to recall every once and a while. Blessings to you. justme |
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2554 | Biblical era culture, abd Understanding | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 161280 | ||
Lionheart: I am not sure what you mean by "Mans problems and issues are no different today." Now if you mean the basic problem that man is not right with God due to our sinful choices, and we are just as lost without Christ as those from the time Jesus died for our sins, I will say you are right. However, if you mean our sins today are no different I would not agree with your assessment. For many centuries mankind has invented ways to question what God's will is. Today we have Christians debating homosexuality, what is or is not a marriage, abortion, war, and the list is really endless. Problems and issues are very well concieved by our adversery and evil one, and his demons. Lest we fall into the devils trap, we need to recognize those areas that are very hard to define. Invetro-fertialziation is but one area, even Christian do not agree on. This but one area. Any thoughts? justme |
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2555 | Biblical era culture, abd Understanding | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 161419 | ||
Doc: The issue I have with some of what you say, is there is no attempt to seek a meeting of the minds. I respect your views, but it comes accross that you are right, and the final authority. I had hoped for a kinder dialogue. You are correct that culture should not dictate our understanding of Scripture. However without understanding the culture in the time of the writtings of Scripture, we are left to assume that the culture was inspired, which it was not. My "arguement" is not an arguement it is a observation. I have witnessed the missapplication of Scripture to put a heavy burden on fellow believers, by well meaning teachers. By taking cultural settings in the Bible and applied them to believers today. That was and is my point. I am puzzled how we have some of the most skilled Doctors, Seminary Proffessors, Missionaries, and the list goes on, who are women, and yet some churches would have such people sit quietly in the church, with no use for their wisdom. I am not advocating headship over a male, simply the recognization of equality in spiritual gifts, and abilities. I offer my response in kindness, respect, and a dialogue in Christian Love. I would consider myself as the person that James speaks about as being asked to give up his seat for a more wealthy person. The word picture I am attempting to paint is, You have asked me to get out of the furthest back roe "knowledge seat" and you expect your widsom to take the final word. Is nothing correct but your view? To this I would say that fokes dont care how much you know; until people how much you care. I think I have been put down, and my intention was not to challenge but to dialogue. Blessings. justme |
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2556 | Biblical era culture, abd Understanding | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 161449 | ||
Doc: We each must stand accountable for the way we live. I am glad that even in disagreement over secondary issues that are not dependant upon salvation we can still have communion in Christ. I personally have issues with fellow believers in the Word of faoth movement. None the less there are genuine believers in WOF. The same is true for other denominations. I feel it is easy to get side tracked into disfellowshiping ourselves from others over secondary issues. I see you have some very solid valid points, and upon those points I would stand with you. On lesser issues , I can stand alone until the Holy Spirit convicts me otherwise. I thank you for responding. Peace and blessings. justme |
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2557 | Biblical era culture, abd Understanding | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 161456 | ||
Devon: Nice to hear from you, thank you. This issue and others like it are secondary to salvation. There is even some who insist on Jesus name only, being baptized front ways, and the list gets long the more we micro manage dogma to the ultimate. I have found the more love in Christ that is shown, the more freedom the church experiences, and growth comes naturally. I am Baptist by roots, but I do question areas that we take for truth rather than read for ourselves and come to a Scriptual agreement so we can defend why we believe, besides a statement our church says is what we believe. I have pastored 1 SBC, 2 American Baptist chuches, and ! Conserative Baptist Church. None of these denominations are perfect, nor is anyone got the perfect Theology. We are human and our frame is but dust. I hope this helps explain a little better where I am at this time in my life. I am medically retired and not a pastor amy longer. I am quick to remind myself to teach the Word is a responsibility that is taken too lightly. Blessings. justme |
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2558 | Woman Minister vs Biblical Truth | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 170760 | ||
Searcher56: May I kindly offer a suggestion? Why not welcome this visitor, and then suggest the Search window. Many do not know how or what this forum is or how it works. I personally do support women in ministry, and their ordianation. I know this is not the prevlent conserative view of most in the forum. However no matter what ones view, more kindness and a welcome would seem in order. If we only have a forum that agrees on everything then it leaves not much to dialogue about. I am very cautious not to tangle with some who have a very stringent unwillingness to dialogue with issues that we are not in agreement with. This limits some from even wanting to enter except on limited basis. In my opinion there is room for "in house dialogue" that may take the dialogue to agree to disagree. However, if I learn what someone else believes, I am better equiped to undersatn how to defend or agree with someone else with the same view point. I respect you, and offer this in the hope of offering something for you to consider. Blessings. Justme |
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2559 | Woman Minister vs Biblical Truth | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 170941 | ||
Searcher56: I had hoped to get some responce after my note. Perhaps I tred harder than I thought. I respect your right to ignore an old man in his far out ways. Justme |
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2560 | can women be pastors | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 182069 | ||
Malt: Welcome to the Study Bible Forum. Besides using the Search box, the question is not "can women be pastors" but rather we know there are women pastors in our world today, and there were a good number of women pastors in the the eighteen hundreds. It is debatable in denominations in the United States, and there are understandings for this division. The topic of women being ordained for ministry in any Church office is not worth debating in a open public forum. This is best for defending either position can become an open debate and soon there are wonded believers, and that should not be in an open forun. I would encourage you to ask your pastor for the Biblical perspective your church abides by. I would encourage you to use your churches library, and read what materials are on this subject. You might call some churches in your area and actually talk with a woman who is a pastor, get her Biblical support for why she feels her call is from God. This is not a subject you will come to a conclusion without some serious long term study. Might I suggest you start with reading Galations, the whole book. Pay attention to Galations 3:26 to 29 and 5:6. One example of a denomination who does believe that women do have a calling and do ordain women in ministry ai the American Baptist Churches of the USA. One example of a denomination that totally disagrees with women being ordained or being a pastor would be the Southern Baptist Churches. Both are Christians, both love the Lord and both have a very active Missions, and goals for reaching the lost. I have served as a pastor in both denominations and have appreciated the love for Christ that both have. Justme |
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