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2641 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 201413 | ||
WOS:I felt you needed to have a further explimation of misunderstanding in what you have read into my post. At no time have i implied these parents wer not in the Word, infact the very opposite is the case. Often there have been times of prarer and Biblical application. Never has there been a doubt as to the lack of Scriptual support. I asked if anyone know of a book by a Christian author that might have experienced something like this couple have. That sounded ptetty intellegent to me, and wise to ask. However, I have been insulted and even insinuated I might not be lieve in the ability of Scripture to be Gods Word. This is very offensive to me. Why did some take such a negative, blaming, condeming response? Oh well it's something for the forum to consider. justme |
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2642 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 201418 | ||
Hank: I respect you highly, and it is with tenderness I am responding to you. I am responding to you as an Elder. I am not sure why there has been such a resounding theme that I do not think Scripture alone is Gods Word. I am in total agreement with THE CHICAGO STATEMENT ON BIBLICAL INERRANCY. I don't know of a more forceful and authoritive and detailed Statement of Scriptual trustworthiness and affirmation of inerrancy. I was asking for a book written by someone who had experienced the same hurt, as these parents feel so ashamed they are very discouraged. I saw nothing wrong in that. There are many Christian authors that use Scripture to base their books, and share how the Lord helped them with suffering of all kinds. I assure you and the forum these people are not looking for an easy fix. I do believe the Lord has used Christian authors to supplement what Scripture says. I was in no way attempting to be "somewhat critical of other users who had unequivocally cited the Bible above all other books..." I am amazed that the negative reaction in my asking if anyone knew of a book that could be helpful. I stated that these were Biblical Christians and the hurt was deep, and I simply wanted to give them something to see how someone else has done is such a situation. After reading a number of false assumptions, and criticisms, I am saddened. If we are to say that only the Bible is to be used to help us in our problems then we allow no other Christians to help us bare our burdens. I believe James 5:13-20 suggests we are to help one another. Galations 5:6, Matthew 25:40, James 2:15-17, Hebrews 13:16, John 13:34-35, are just a few verses that I consider Scriptures that give us reason to help a couple in need, be that material, physical or spiritual needs. I never even suggested that the Bible is anything but the higest, pure source of all our needs. Anything less is human and subject to the change in culture, and written by sinful mankind. I would not attempt to list the soild Christian authors, many I am sure you know and have read. I mean no insult to you in anyway whatsoever. I am but a beginner in my study of Scripture, compared with the Biblical knowledge many in the Study Bible Forum, I do not deny my shortcomings. What I find so bothersome is how easy it was to have negative, critical assumptions made against me. I am very concerned that rather than asking me for more information, or even saying someone would pray for this couple, the majority were faulting the lack of trust in Scripture, which most certianly not the case at all. I love you dearly my brother Hank! If I have offended you or others, that is not my intention. I desire a deeper understanding into what and why I was asking for help. Blessings to you and all. justme |
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2643 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 201438 | ||
WOS: Condemnation, blame, and a wrong judgements are what I read and see. AT NO TIME DID I ATTEMPT TO FOREGO BIBLICAL ANSWERS! Why do yiu assume the worst in me? For more than 1900 posts are Biblical and perhaps you might want to correct you harsh words after reading a number of them. I refuse to accept an assumption, or what appears to someone as fact. Pray and seek the Lord in his direction before posting me. I feel betrayed at this point. If how I am being judged now is an example to the world as to how Christians love each other, Lord have Mercy on our witness to the world! justme |
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2644 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 201443 | ||
rizzodm: You are a breath of fresh air! Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! Thank you so much. justme |
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2645 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 201448 | ||
Colin: Pain is one thing we all can relate to in some degree. But, hoplessness as unsaved and lost is the worst thing for anyone to yet experience. Praise God for his Garce and Mercy! justme |
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2646 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 201450 | ||
Colin: Brother there are two things you need to know. "She" is a "he" and I am not sure how what I wrote got confused, but justme is Mike. I have never used my name but I just might now to end any misunderstandings. Hank and others are correct about Biblical answers, some were afraid I was saying that Holy Scripture was equal to Christian authors of today, I think. The beauty od all this is there is a humble spirit being brought to the surface, and that is what binds us together. I do thank you for the suggestion. I do think you went a little overboard in my defence, which was not my intention at all. Please do add your concerns and thoughts that would encourage and build the forum up. Blessings. justme, Mike |
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2647 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 201490 | ||
Hank:-) Often the words do not show the feelings that even come close to what I am attempting to convey. In thinking about my response to your note I took over night most of this day, I wanted to answer you last, and with a clear way. In one way this experience has shown the alertness of some more recent Forum members, who most likely new very little of me. How were they to know I was not a trouble maker, or like a Raven of some time ago on this forun. So enevn being frustrating and somewhat painful for me, the good turns out for glory to the LORD. I know I have grown by this experience, and it seems like most of my Chrisrian growth is learned and imprinted on my heart by pain. I assure you I was not wanting anything to take the place of Holy Scripture, nor as a supplement. What I wanted was someone who had written about an experience close to this couple, as they wondered if anyone else had gone this hurtful path ahead of them. I would never refer a book to anyone that did not use the Holy Scripture as the source of streingth and direction. I myself continue to hold Romans 8 as the source of encouragement in my many health issues. The Book of 1 John in my Bible has at times absorbed my tears. My wife and I take James 5:13-16 as our guide when faced with difficult serious, uncertian health problems. We honestly ask the LORD to keep us in the center of His will. In asking to be in the center of His will we do not ask for our will, and the answer is always what is His very best for us. Again I assure you and everyone else I never intended to for even a second give the opinion that Holy Scripture is anything less than the Owners Manual for Christians, the very Word of God. My deepest sorrow would be if anyone thought I believed such a horrid lie form the evil one himself. Thank you for your note and the encouragement, and belssings to you Hank! justme, Mike |
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2648 | Most important doctrines? | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 215586 | ||
CDBJ: I really can not say which is first and second and so forth. The Virgin birth, the signs of healing, and forgiveness of sin, the blood Jesus shed for our sins, Jesus dying on the cross, the resurrection of Jesus from the dead and Jesus walking and talking after he rose from the grave, and Jesus returning to the Holy Father. I see these as the core of Doctrine making a complete whole, we call salvation. None of the above mentioned can stand alone and call that single event of salvation. All of the events mentioned make salvation for us to surrender to Christ or reject the complete Salvation jesus offers to "who so ever will". I hope I did not mess up your question. That is how I see it anyway. Blessings. justme |
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2649 | Dialogue with KJV only person? | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 215815 | ||
How does a person respectfully and kindly Attempt to dialogue with someone who believes the only inspired Bible is the King James Bible? Just saying I would rather not get into this subject has not been fruitful, and made the KJV person come and insist we dialogue. They even believe the NASB was translated by some evil people. | ||||||
2650 | Is the ASV equal to the NASB? | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 216618 | ||
Is the American Standard Version any less or more literal or reliable than the NASB we have today? | ||||||
2651 | the NEW 2011 NIV ? | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 218255 | ||
I read that Zondervan is revising the NIV and the NEW NIV will be out in 2011. Does anyone know if this will be more conserative or more in line with the TNIV ? justme |
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2652 | the NEW 2011 NIV ? | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 218266 | ||
BradK: I was and I am concerned what you said might be the case. Thanks for the answer. justtme |
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2653 | the TNIV and the "new" NIV | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 230689 | ||
Has anyone checked the newest 2011 NIV against the TNIV? Zondervan says that is is different fron the TNIV. As some here on the SBF can recall when Hank and several of us previewed the TNIV many felt the TNIV was a huge mistake. As it turned out Zondervan stopped publishing the TNIV. My question is the new NIV really that much different from the TNIV? PLEASE DO NOT ANSWER THIS UNLESS YOU HAVE READ FOR YOURSELF AND KNOW FOR SURE THA DIFFERENCE |
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2654 | the TNIV and the "new" NIV | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 230696 | ||
BradK: I too have a TNIV. The Lemstore bookstore I go to returned several boxes of TNIV Bibles about a year ago. Mostly they sstayed on the shelves, just a very few were sold, mine was one. We keep it by itself with a note attached. I was one with Hank and others were somehow selected to review the TNIV before actual punlication. Hank and others like myself gave it a thumbs down, to say it politely. I have used the NIV form the time it first started in 1978. The 1984 is a very much improved version. I have used the NASB from the first edition. The Updated NASB is so much better than the first one. The Open Bible NASB was made with the first edition and is really great, I wish they had kept that with the Updated NASB, and they did attempt it but was not nearly as good. One sad fact is the NASB is not a real good seller. Lockman has done little to promote and advertise the NASB unlike the ESV that has had a huge blitz to promote the ESV. The Lemstore store Ig to has maybe 15 NASB's and they often sit for many months before being sold. Personally the NASB is the Bible I use almost all the time. Thanks for the web site, blessings. justme |
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2655 | pastor having one wife | Titus | justme | 82888 | ||
Kaylynn: Welcome to the Forum! One Scripture is Titus 1:5-9. There are other Character qualities that are listed besides having one wife, which are just as important. The question of a one wife Elder has been debated in Demonations, Churches for many decadeds. Some say this that under no conditions, death, the wife leaving, or these events before becoming a saved man, there are no exceptions. Others say Paul was refering to multi wifes (poligmany). Some think, this lists referes to character not qualifications. Both have scripture to back their perspective view points. We do have pastors today serving Churches who became divorced while in the pulpit. One such Pastor is Dr. Charles Stanley, and he has quite a large ministry, and he is Southern Baptist. Southern Baptist which as a general are rule not inclined to accept divorced men, or men who are married to a divorced woman. Some think this is too harsk. Others say it is reality of Scripture. I have my own opinion but have presented this a nutral as I can. I grieved that divorce is as common is the Church, as it is in the world! Something is seriously wrong. Blessings justme |
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2656 | extra marital "spiritual" relationship? | Titus | justme | 203088 | ||
Doc: I applaud your amswer! There are a number of churches that pastore counsel women by themselves. From day one if a lady wanted counseling my wife was there right ther with me. We have been told that this did not allow a woman "pastoral counseling" and were asked to please stop my wife being there. We did not give into these suggestions. And it eventually did work out for the better. Once a lady says the pastor did something that is damaging to his call, there is nothing that can be dome to take back a wrong statement. Many well known preachers have fallen due to not protecting themselves against false statements. Some have fallen due to temptation. Lives and marriages have been destroyed because of weakness and rumor, we all need to be wise in counseling, men with men and women with women. Pretty basic, but there are those who tread where they should not go. justme |
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2657 | What are the qualification for an elder | Titus 1:5 | justme | 67384 | ||
Jr Deacon Theo: Welcome to the Forum! Please take a minuet or so and tell us something about yourself in the Update User Info located on the top of the RESOURCES to the left. That helps us in answering, and we can know a little about you. In answer to your question. 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Is a basic scriptual reference. May I ask why do call yourself Jr Deacon? If your under training to see if you should be a Deacon then you are a Jr.? I have a problem with titles, too often the titles given, are like ladder rungs, that we gain more titles for every rung we move up. For an example, first Sunday School teacher, to Youth leader, to Missioms Director, to Trustee, to Deacon, to Elder, to Pastor, to Area Minister, and then to the headquarters of the denomation. I think you get the picture, at least I hope so. Perhaps a better example is taken from those who served under Our Lord Jesus Christ. Please note The emphasis is on the word "SERVED" here. Paul, Peter, and Janes all said "a bond-servant of Jesus Christ". To be a bond-servant implys clearly this is a fully dedicated person. I would add one who was old enough to be totally aware of the QUALITIES of a fruitful Christian life. Each of these men died a miserable death for serving the Lord Jesus Christ. In order to do that, the were totally sold out to Christ Jesus. They were CALLED by the Lord to serve Him, by serving people and suffering because of their service. Their position of service, had the title SERVANT, bond-servant! No where is it recorded they were called Rabbi, or any elevated self titled position. I would caution you to be sure of your calling, examine your spiritual walk, talk, how many have you introduced to Christ, and the time you spend in prayer and studing the Word. These are indicators that no one else can honestly answer, except you. Maturity in your faith is a must, and that is whay there is a time of testing, so others might have a glimpse of these qualities in your Christian walk. If you lack these them, I can say you are not ready. To be truthful with you there are many with the title of The Rev. Dr., Rev., Pastor, Elder, Deacon, trustee, or whatever, that spiritually have no business serving as there walk dosen't match their talk. Perhaps many will disagree with me but I think no one under 32 years old should be a Elder. I am a little odd about this, but by this age a person is settled and their have pretty well proven their walk. My advice is drop the "Jr Deacon", and become a bond-servant of Jesus Christ. If the Lord has Called you to serve (orginal Deacons served food on the poor peoples table) begin serving. If anyone notices and then asks you to serve as a Deacon reconsider what you feel the WORD says. If you have these qualities, not qualifications, then do as the Lord has called. The Lord says to serve and let others elevate you, as they observe your humility, and Love for others because Jesus is working through you. I hope this is helpful. justme |
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2658 | What are the qualification for an elder | Titus 1:5 | justme | 67389 | ||
J. Deacon Theo and Brother Robert:-) Good thoughts they are too. To be an Overseer, Elder, Deacon or whatever we do we are to be called By the LORD through His Holy Spirit. "Many are called but few are choosen" is what the Bible says. So just being or feeling called is not enough. Preperation is always part of the call. Blessings! justme |
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2659 | What are the qualification for an elder | Titus 1:5 | justme | 67390 | ||
J. Deacon Theo and Brother Robert:-) Good thoughts they are too. To be an Overseer, Elder, Deacon or whatever we do we are to be called By the LORD through His Holy Spirit. "Many are called but few are choosen" is what the Bible says. So just being or feeling called is not enough. Preperation is always part of the call. Blessings! justme |
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2660 | The husband of only one wife? | Titus 1:6 | justme | 124311 | ||
tgc: How do you deal with the famous Pastor, Teacher, the Rev. Dr. Stanley, SBC pastor in Alanta Georga? justme |
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