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2601 | Are we back to the absurd view...? | 2 Timothy | justme | 80922 | ||
Morant61: Tim, I can't express how upset I have let myself become when argueing this. I had to pray and see my view, was as I believed to be far above others ignorance. The Word spoke to me through Romans, and I saw my attude was wrong! I believe that part of Christian love for others is to be willing to listen (in the forums case read) carefully, and react slowly, with wisdon. I am still in the process of learning, but I can see of no other way to show kindness and respect for my brethern in Christ Jesus. I pray that my heart will be able to take attacks on my beliefs and turn then into the words that bring peace instead of strife. Someone, somewhere said, for those who want to believe there is more than enough evidence. For those that will not believe there never will be enough evidence. I pray I will can know the difference in people. Blessings and nice to hear from you. justme |
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2602 | Are we back to the absurd view...? | 2 Timothy | justme | 80924 | ||
Radioman2: The posting of a note shows knowledge. The proof that knowledge has taken root is in the actions we take from that point on. I admit I fail, and I am sure I have ofended some on the Forum in the past. I pray to be more tolerant and kinder in the furture. Lets pray that we all can be more like Jesus. By the way, do they have a NASB is the only one Bible group yet? Thanks for your words of encouragement. justme |
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2603 | addicted to porn-help | 2 Timothy | justme | 109588 | ||
hnsq: Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! You have made an important step by openly owning up to your addiction to this very addictive sin. This is satans best he can offer to keep you in his control. I am sure there is shame and anger within yourself, and there is no need to make you feel worse than you already do. May I suggest to you that you may well be addicted to this for the rest of your life if you don't deal with it now. If you are married it is paper sex outside of marriage and many of wives have left their husband because of this deceptive adulterious behavior. This is adultery as Jesus stated it. May I encourage you to get some Christian counseling ASAP. Unless you become accountable to a brother in Christ who is trained in addictive behavior I doubt you will overcome this sin. Drinking, gambling, smoking, and sexual addictions are all money making business's for the sleezballs of the devil. Unfortunately, you have been trapped by the devil and his very seductive traps. One step is to make your life so changed from your present enviorment and pattern of living. It sounds like you have to much time alone, and you are in a traffic pattern that exposes yourself to easy avaliability to either view, or purchase porn. Go out of your way to avoid such exposure! Completly protect your self from any chance to be tempted to follow your old ways. These are some basic steps until you can get some help. There are sexual addiction Christian support groups. You may want to call several churches to find one. Most generaly these grops I would think are kept confidential so you can rebuild your life without doing more damage to your family. This is an addiction that will destroy your faith and you will loose all self respect, and freinds and family. Really no one on this forum can offer any more advice as this forum is not intended to give out advice on how to deal with such addiction. Please seek help at once. justme |
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2604 | Resurrection Day or easter ? | 2 Tim 2:4 | justme | 221691 | ||
This is my yearly statement, question. Why does the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ have to be linked with the goddess estar who was a symbol of fertility? Is using the word easter, for the Lord Jesus Christ and His Resurrection not a disgrace? Does not the world think easter is for candy, and baby rabbits and chickens? Why do Christians not call Resurrection day by what this Holy day really is? This is a very serious concern of mine so if you post an answer use a Scripture to post an answer. justme |
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2605 | Ordaining Others... | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 121583 | ||
ourfathersheart: For whatever reason, for which I personally have some very serious doubt about, you claim to have been "minister" from age 17? Might I ask, by whom were you ordained into the ministry? What group of believers so recognized your calling from God? Who laid hands on you and set you aside as a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ? These questions may seem unimportant, but they do serve a purpose. Unless a group who is established as a religious body, and duely authorized to legally make someone a "minister", your legal status as a minister is likely unvalid. Most established churches require a period of proving ones self to be set aside as a minister. This is quite Biblical. Most usually this cermony of becoming a minister is for the most part called "ordination". One must be "ordained" inorder to take ssomeone under their watchcare to train a person to become a "minister". Ordination and granting degrees are TOTALLY two different aspects of ministery. One is a function of the church, the other a function of an educating school. There is no easy to become a "servant" of Jesus Christ! In the world of today overflowing with so many uneducated false teachers, who are doing exactlly as it seems you were hinting of perhaps doing, this just is not Gods will!!!! There are Ordained people in this forum, and many with Master of Divinity degrees. Some with ever higher learning degrees than that. I do not equate srirituallity with having a degree, however the chances of a person willing to do spiritual study and learning to do ministry in a very serious mannor increase the chances for a better "minister". There is no "short cuts" to God, or becoming a "minister". I strongly warn you not to be a "lone ranger" in "ordaining" or giving a "degree" to anyone. Unless you are authorized to do so. Should you do so you have become like those in the in The Word of Faith Movement which is in my opinion a cult from the pit of hell! If as your pen name says you have "our fathers heart", I believe you will understand what I have said. justme |
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2606 | To Post or Not to Post? | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 121585 | ||
Hank: Sounds unique, it just might work. You could call this a Study Bible Forum. justme |
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2607 | Ordaining Others... | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 121648 | ||
Kalos:-) I sincerely appreciate your affermation. I am convienced un less the Master Rabbi, Jesus Christ has taught us by His Word, and we abide with Himn mans ordination means nothing. Blessings. justme |
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2608 | Called According To HIS Purpose-Ministry | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 121656 | ||
ourfathersheart: I am not so bold as to tell you that God did not call you as a "minister" (my word which carries a better discription is "sevvant"). I am wondering how you heard the the LORD directly speek to you. Was it in a voice as you and I have or an inner voice? I do not doubt the Lord God Almighty does speak, I do like to hear how different people hear the LORD. My personal belief is that to ordain a seventeen year old is a serious error. I mean no offense, but how did you prove that your walk in the Lord was firmly established? Did you have sufficant knowledge of Scripture to understand and communicate election, predestition, and so on and so forth? What "mainstream Christian Church" ordained you, if you feel you would be willing to say? I am not challenging any church that wants to ordain someone. I do believe that ordaination is a very special confermation by the Church of the call of God on the person being ordained. I do believe in the priesthood of the believer and the church body in which a person belongs to. However, the call of and ordaination of a person by a church does not mean that others will agree with a persons servanthood until others see a life that clearly shows the person has been called to serve others in Christ Jesus. Would you not agree? You have not said how old you are now, and to assume how long ago you were 17 would be unwise. How long age was your ordaination? My belief is one should be Spiritually, emotionally, and mentlally sound, and solid, and only time allows for this experience. One area I do find fault in your statement is that you are indeed accountable to more than God! Let me assure you are responsible to those whom you minister (serve) to. You understanding that God calls and chooses, is right to a point. Without the recognization of the church body that you have a true call from God, then a call is not validated, and thus the call may be of ones personal feelings rather than a true call of God. In other words the body of believers confirms the call of God. Would you agree with this? I know of where I speak in these matters, not by just reading or watching, but by experience. I was ordained by the Southern Baptist Church I served as Pastor while in Seminary. I later served an Americam Baptist Church, which had more requirements for my ordaination to be acceptable for this denomination, and they wanted a detailed statement of my theology from creation to the end times, and everything inbewteen! There was a time of mentoring and further seminary classes required. I am confident that this was a time of growth and proving not only to my fellow servants, but to myself as well. I feel I aam still accountable to those who comfirmed my servanthood, and to the Lord who directed my path. The call of God to become a servant, for me has not been a path of glory for me, the reality is the walk of faith is a rough path, and it's not a path for those who are faint at heart, or for those seek to be praised, or to be served. I have observed that few are the pastors who visit in the peoples homes, go to the sick or visit those in jail. "Minister" is not a title, this word describes a person who is willing to become a slave to Christ and a servant to humankind. I would be interested in your thoufgts. Blessings. justme |
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2609 | Ordaining Others... | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 121778 | ||
W.T.B. Thank you for the kind words. Blessings. justme |
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2610 | Peace...? | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 121806 | ||
Zsuzsi: I wish you had filled out your personal profile, as I would have some idea who I was addressing. I believe we have some basic theological differences, which are not worth dialoguing about because there are huge gaps in our understanding of what being called requires. I find it most interesting that several of you have answered about your feelings for "ourfathersheart" but this person has not responded himself. I wonder why that is? I will admit what is of concern for me, why do you and others stand behind and defend someone wanting to ordain and grant a degree to persons, that he is not legally or Spiritually authorized to do so? As for the "Lone Ranger Christian" let me elaborate. Where in Scripture do you find a Biblical New Testament leader working by themself? Not even Jesus ministered alone. I know there is a strong Biblical support for this basic principal. Might I suggest that Paul, in Romans 14:22 says "...Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves." Perhaps in ignorance, but you have approved of some very serious errors in "ourfathersheart's" response. As I do not know you Christian maturity, or age, or anything about you, I excuse your error in judgement and your response. For added imformation, by posting to me, your response does not automaticly mean anyone else will read it, except by chance they read this thread. I have attempted to be respectful, and kind. I sincerely hope the Lords blessing on you. justme |
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2611 | Peace...? | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 121881 | ||
Zsuzsi:-) I am completely and utterly amazed. Your love for the Lord Jesus and wisdom and knowledge and being able to clearly express your your belief and theology is most unsual to say the least. For a Christian of age 16, I have only known of one other like you...that is my wife. You are a blessing and encouragement, and I am sure the Lord will use you with no doubt. Our daughter is a year older and she wants to be a Mid-wife Missionary. I am sure your parents must be as proud of you are we of our daughter. May I congradulate you on holding up your faith. Although I now more understand why you said and think as you do. I think you are to be encouraged and may God richly bless you as you serve Him now, and as you prepare for even greater service for Him. Thank you, and you have my respect and blessings. justme |
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2612 | Reading too much into C S Lewis ? | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 164115 | ||
There is much coverage of C. S. Lewis, his life, and his writtings of late. I am concerned that to much is being drawn out of the stories he made up, especially in relating it to Jesus. I am just not sure that so much of Christ was intended to be assumed nearly fifty years later. Perhaps, am I wrong? I heard his step son on PBS say that smoking and drinking were acceptable for Christians. I have serious problems with ever saying smoking is not totally bad for our health and not a habit I would ever defend. Could someone please help me to better understand this confussion. If at all possible use Scripture to explain your understanding. |
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2613 | Is it a sin to be love with your cousin? | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 165426 | ||
There is no Biblical restriction against first cousins marring. There may be some issues within the families that might be well to consider. Perhaps is there are genetic concerns you might see a Genetic Doctor. Sometimes DNA can be messed up and run in a family tree. For instance Factor Five Laden is a DNA issue that causes blood clots, and if both of you had it in your back ground it would be a serious consideration. Be prayerful, and seek the families blessings, stay pure before the Lord. justme |
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2614 | George Muller: Bible Reader | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 200573 | ||
Hank: Thank you for the information on that web sight! I found it to be amazing! I never cease to be amazed at the lives of Christians of the past. Muller is a giant whom I measure myself to be a pebble of sand on his big toe. I sometimes struggle to read the Scripture with the Daily Bread, yet Muller read the Bible so many times. I am humbled, and even ashamed of my pittilful excueses I give to the Holy Father. Often the suggested places to look for Christian information given in the SBF have been a real treasure, and your suggestion is great. Blessings brother hank! justme |
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2615 | Oxford Study vs Oxford Annotated Bibles | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 204280 | ||
Hank: Greetings from the North Country. Just as a note Mid Western Seminary (SBC)in K.C. MO required students to use the Oxford Annotated Bible RSV. The newest NRSV is gender neutral same as the TNIV. I have all three and the TNIV is not out on the book shelf. We don't want anyone to even consider reading it. Look at those who give their approval of these versions and most are Neo-Orthodox in theology. By the way you all in Arkansas can stop sending us the rain clouds you don't want. Missouri just might float right past Arkansas if we get much more rain. However, the Ark I am building is almost complete. justme |
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2616 | Is NASB better than other translations? | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 211992 | ||
svickers2: Welcome to the Study Bible Fourn! The KJV was translated form the best manuscrips they had at the time, and those who translated the KJV had a Roman Catholic background. There are some verses that reflect the bias of Rome. The KJV is NOT the best translation NOW. The NASB used older manuscrips that were not available at the time of 1611. The wording of the KJV is beautiful, and will always be the Bible of choive for many. The NASB is as many scholars say the most accurate word for word translation today. At times the wording seems wordy, and required some thought. I personally like Psalm 139 in the NASB as the intimate words are so sweet. That being said, I like the NIV a hair more. The NIV is rendered thought for thought and sometimes that convays the message better for me. I find in the mid west the NIV and the NKJV seem toi be the majority of what is used by the pastors in preaching. The Bible sales also seem to back this up in this area of the USA as well. I personally think the best bible is the one you enjoy and will read. The Bible is the worlds best selling book that is read the least. So, I hope this also helps. justme |
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2617 | paul | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 216684 | ||
bpaybe01: Without giving your enough to pass your teachers question.... most likely what he preached back them would fit us today perfectly. Infact we use Pauls letter that are Scripture today to preach form today. That is amazing that what the Bible said back in Jesus time is still active and just the right worods for today. Bless your heart, there is just now arround it, learning takes place when we find our own answeres. Nice try. justme |
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2618 | when did theologians understand 7's? | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 222725 | ||
vnctvblzn: Great question, I too agree with Brad. Is this a Christian school you are attending? I think you could say Moses understood the completeness in the number seven. I doubt this would fly with your teacher. Maybe others can help you better soon. Blessings. justme |
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2619 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 243625 | ||
EdB; yes many once solid Bible colleges and seminaries have fallen away from their first LOVE. The Seminary my wife and I went to , I graduated in 1989, is now one I can no longer support. This is heart braking. But this is also true for once solidly Biblically based Churches sad to say. I wonder if the falling away we see is not a strong indicator of Jesus return. I feel more in line with Historical Premillennialism. But time will tell if I live long enough. Blessings Ed. justem |
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2620 | 'Greater things than these' faith | 2 Tim 2:21 | justme | 54414 | ||
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