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241 | speaking in tounges | 1 Cor 12:28 | terrib | 152567 | ||
Greetings Jackiek, Welcome to the forum. (1 Corinthians 14:5 NASB) Now I wish that you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy; and greater is one who prophesies than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive edifying. Some believe this and some do not. terrib |
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242 | speaking in tounges | 1 Cor 12:28 | terrib | 152586 | ||
Searcher, 1. And you left out, "unless he interprets". Thereby leveling the field. 2. Both 3. The order of the gifts is NOT part of the question. terrib |
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243 | speaking in tounges | 1 Cor 12:28 | terrib | 152591 | ||
Kalos, Exactly right. And I have seen in those places where they literally try to pound the Holy Spirit into a believer. terrib |
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244 | How does death work in us? | 2 Cor 4:12 | terrib | 147704 | ||
Hello Mommapbs, Not only was this apostle aware of the physical torments of a fleshly death, but also, I see Paul saying that in them, those that have put on Christ and are giving their life for their friends, are constantly putting away the deeds of the flesh. Denying themselves of their own needs so the Grace of God could be manifested to others in order to gain souls for the kingdom of God. Paul states, I "die daily", that is, not excepting the desires of this life, counting them as nothing compared to the prize that awaits. We are buried with Christ and in Christ, dead to the laws of the flesh, constantly choosing between life or death, in the body and in the mind. A part wanting to do good and then choosing that want. A never ending battle against those powers that would take us away. As Paul states, (2 Cor. 4:15), "For all things are for your sakes...". Not looking after his own needs. Thereby tormenting the tormentor and openly showing the power of the resurrection of Christ and the Spirit that dwells with-in, to the Glory of the Father. Therefore, the death that works in us is for our good by the will of the Father. A paper I have saved since believing our Lord: "Dying To Self" "When you lovingly and patiently bear any disorder, any irregularity, any impunctuality, or any annoyance; when you can stand face to face with waste, folly, extravagance, spiritual insensibility... and endure it, that is dying to self. When you are content with any food, any offering, any raiment, any climate, any society, any solitude, any interruption by the "Will of God", that is dying to self. When you never care to refer to yourself in conversation, or to record your own good works, or itch after commendation, -- when you can truly love to be unknown, that is dying to self. When you can see your brother prosper, and have his needs met, and can honestly rejoice with him in spirit and feel no envy nor question God, while your own needs are far greater, in desperate circumstances, that is dying to self. When you can receive correction and reproof from one of less stature than yourself, and can humbly submit inwardly as well as outwardly, finding no rebellion nor resentment rising up with-in your heart, that is dying to self." -- Submitted by Barbara Burres -- Grace to you, terrib |
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245 | How does death work in us? | 2 Cor 4:12 | terrib | 147713 | ||
Hi kalos, Your response is absolutely correct, the entire context has to do with physical penalties for preaching. And why is it that he faced these dangers everyday? The dangers he encountered were a direct consequence from preaching the gospel? Which he did not have to choose; having a free will. His choice lead him to this time of physical threat and his choice, of saving his own neck or dying to self-preservation, was to die in Christ and take the abuse of physical threat for the kingdom. Thus, I see the physical torment and the more base desire to do God's will. If it were just physical, how could he die every day? (although the idea intended is clear). As you wrote, "Paul continually risked his life in self-sacrificing ministry.". Doesn't this mean dying to self? Is that a physical descision or a spiritual descision? "I endure so many sufferings and persecutions, that it may be said to be a daily dying. I am constantly in danger of my life; and my sufferings each day are equal to the pains of death."(Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible) "...he always bore in his body the dying of the Lord Jesus, and was continually delivered to death for Jesus' sake; death was always working in him, he expected it every day, and was ready for it; he did not count his life dear unto himself, but was very willing to lay it down for the sake of Christ and his Gospel..."(John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible) So, the point that was made to Mommapbs, was dying to self, to do the things that are necessary to further the gospel, either in physical peril and offering of our lives or self abasement. accepting your view also, terrib |
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246 | How does death work in us? | 2 Cor 4:12 | terrib | 147714 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, It is not so twisted, mommapbs, the seed that dies and is put in the ground will bring forth fruit, and what comes forth does not look like that that was put in the ground. So, we also, being put in the ground are not the same. 1Co 15:37 and that which you sow, you do not sow the body which is to be, but a bare grain, perhaps of wheat or of something else. 1Co 15:38 But God gives it a body just as He wished, and to each of the seeds a body of its own. So it is in the natural, so it is in the spiritual. From death comes life; from Adam's spiritual death came Jesus, life. From Jesus's natural death comes spiritual life. And our acceptance of Him is death to the old but life to the new. We have much to be thankful for! 1Co 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. Better stop now or I'll go into a sermon. terrib |
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247 | help | 2 Cor 5:17 | terrib | 111936 | ||
Welcome dave3467, You say, "i don't want to loose focus", that statement shows that you are willing to follow God. That is really all that Jesus asks us to do. Be willing and then do it. You also say, "i have a lot of garbage to clean up in my life". While it is true that we are still accountable for some of the things we have done in the past and we have to correct the things that we are able but Jesus has cleaned up the garbage in your life. You ARE a NEW CREATURE in Christ. ((2Co 5:17 KJV) Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.) All things, ALL THINGS are become new. The slate is clean and in the Father's eyes you are sinless. ((1Jo 2:1 KJV) My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:) Let me put it this way: you have just found the most fantastic girl that you ever saw. You want to date her and so you do. The relationship gets better because all your attention is on her and that is all that you want in your life, being together and enjoying each other’s company. And THE MOST IMPORTANT part of your new relationship with your girlfriend is communication. So it is with God. THE most important thing is communication. Talk with Him daily even minute by minute; Paul says, "pray without ceasing". Praying isn't always down on your knees; it can just be thanking Him for the little things that happen throughout the day. Just a word of acknowledgement out of the mouth, "Thank you Father". Even if you misplace the car keys, "Father, help me find the keys." And He is pleased with the smallest request because it shows your faith. And the other part, our part, is to listen. Listen to Him. The majority of the time He will talk to us through the Scriptures. If there is an idea that you are in conflict with and when you open your Bible to read, all of a sudden, without your being aware that you were directed to a certain Scripture, there is the answer. Not that it is magical just to flip open your Bible and point your finger to a spot on the page but He will guide you to the answer. ((Joh 14:26 KJV) But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.) Next, look around your community for a Bible teaching church that exalts Christ and Him crucified. Be active with the other believers. Plus there are innumerable books that can help with your walk but be aware that not all of them have your interest at heart. For now, pray (communicate) and read your Bible. Blessings to you dave3467, May our Father which art in heaven abundantly pour out His Spirit upon you. Some passages in the Scriptures are not easily understood, so I would get a Bible that is written in a language that best conforms to the gifts that God has given you. Plus, the members of this forum will help where they can. There are many learned people here but search your Scriptures first. Searching will strengthen you in the knowledge of God’s Word. Be patient. For ALL that are born must learn to crawl before we can run. terrib |
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248 | Reconciliation questions | 2 Cor 5:18 | terrib | 112400 | ||
mommapbs, Reconcile: The literal sense is to call back into union. To conciliate anew; to call back into union and friendship the affections which have been alienated; to restore to friendship or favor after estrangement; as, to reconcile men or parties that have been at variance. Col 1:19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; Col 1:20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. (KJV) Reconciliation supposes a former state of amity and friendship, as man was originally with God. A breach of that friendship was made in the heart of man. It is to be understood not of a reconciliation of God to man, which Scripture nowhere speaks of, but of man to God. “For while we were yet sinners God loved us.” It is owing to His sovereign good will and pleasure that He took the first step towards it. He knew what a state of enmity and rebellion His people would fall into. His thoughts ran upon our peace and reconciliation from everlasting. He sent His Son so that in the fullness of time this should be brought about, "by Him", His Son Jesus Christ, whom He appointed and called to this work, and sent to do it and who is therefore, in prophecy, before this reconciliation was actually made, called "Shiloh", the Prince of Peace, in whom all the elect were gathered together, as in one head, and were reconciled in one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, through Him. Rather, to God the Father, to whom they were enemies. It was His law that was broken, and His justice that was injured. In a way of full satisfaction to law and justice, Christ has enacted this reconciliation by His sacrifice, sufferings, and death as expressed in, “having made peace through the blood of His cross.” (Joh 15:13 KJV) Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. If we are going to help reconcile a relationship, it must start "within" us first. "They shall know that you are Mine by your love for one another." terrib |
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249 | Reconciliation questions | 2 Cor 5:18 | terrib | 112520 | ||
mommapbs, (Gal 6:1 KJV) Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Paul, in context, is talking about living in the Spirit. So the 'fault' referenced above has to do with an error or a misunderstanding of Spiritual matters. Not knowingly outright sin, but more likely uninformed or immature. Thus the second part, "ye which are spiritual", or those that have experienced the fault and have been enlightened themselves should help the one. What I said, "If we are going to help reconcile a relationship, it must start 'within' us first." would be the first thing one must look at before attempting reconciliation. As Galatians says, "ye which are spiritual", is the key. (Gal 5:22,23 KJV) "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,(23)meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." If we are not in the Spirit and are attempting to help that one, we must have the 'beam taken out of our own eye' first. As scholar Albert Barnes puts it, "It is a very important qualification for those who would recover others from sin, that they should not be guilty of the same sin themselves. Reformers should be holy persons; people who exercise discipline in the church should be 'spiritual' men - people in whom implicit confidence may be properly reposed." Also, if we care about the faulted one we must be willing to do some time on our knees for him and with him, also. Many like to get involved in others problems but they are not equipped and some are busybodies, having nothing else to do and then becoming talebearers. (Gal 6:7 KJV) "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." There is an old saying, 'fools rush in where angels fear to tread'. terrib |
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250 | Forgiven of all sins is where? | 2 Cor 5:19 | terrib | 113983 | ||
Dear God's girl, Does this help? (Mar 3:28 KJV) Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: terrib |
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251 | Righteousness of God? | 2 Cor 5:21 | terrib | 120125 | ||
Hello Mommapbs, I know by your past posts that you do not believe that "we will all become gods". But, we are promised that in Him we share in His glory. Please reference the following Scriptures: All are in the present tense! (Eph 2:6) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: (2Pe 1:3) According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: (2Pe 1:4) Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. We are partakers of the "divine nature", and since Christ is the righteousness of God then we also are the righteous of God through Christ. terrib |
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252 | different religions | 2 Cor 6:14 | terrib | 151033 | ||
Hi Naenae33, From an Ex JW... Jehovah Witnesses are taught that anyone that is not a JW is of the "evil slave class". Now isn't that something to go into marriage with, the spouse thinks their spouse is evil? How will that make the marriage work? Don't be fooled! terrib |
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253 | interaciall marriage | 2 Cor 6:14 | terrib | 153504 | ||
Greetings Somsmallfabshop, Welcome to the forum! The Bible does not forbid interracial marriages. It does, however, forbid a Christian from marrying an unbeliever: "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?" (2 Cor. 6:14). In Numbers 12:1-8 is an account of Moses marrying an Ethiopian woman. "And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman" (Num. 12:1). Other Bible verses translate this as "Cush." Cush is the ancient location of Ethiopia. Miriam and Aaron were upset with Moses because he married a Cushite woman. Cush has also been considered to be the northern part of Egypt. Either way, it is very possible that Cushite woman was of a different race. God defended Moses for marrying this woman. If race were an issue, this would have been a great place to set the matter straight. Also, people of different races were not mentioned as being among those forbidden by God for Jews to marry, see Exodus 34:11. (CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS and RESEARCH MINISTRY www.carm.org) terrib |
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254 | interaciall marriage | 2 Cor 6:14 | terrib | 153510 | ||
Hi Ngkh, The subject of the verse you cited has to do with those that are already married and one of them becomes a believer. The topic starts with verse 1 Cor 7:10 and runs through verse 16. "1Co 7:10 And unto the married" is the clue for the subject. Upon becoming a Christian while one is married binds the contract made before God even stronger, for now the believer is even more aware of their covenant with God. The couple are still 'one flesh' in the eyes of the Lord, thus the spouse of the believer is santified by the belief of the other. "Thus Christians are called commonly saints; such they are by profession, separated to be a peculiar people of God, and as such distinguished from the world; and therefore the children born to Christians, though married to unbelievers, are not to be reckoned as part of the world, but of the church, a holy, not a common and unclean seed. “Continue therefore to live even with unbelieving relatives; for, if you are holy, the relation is so, the state is so, you may make a holy use even of an unbelieving relative, in conjugal duties, and your seed will be holy too.” What a comfort is this, where both relatives are believers!" (Matthew Henry) terrib |
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255 | Being caught up. | 2 Cor 12:2 | terrib | 149657 | ||
KJV 2Co 12:2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. 2Co 12:3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) 2Co 12:4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. Is Paul talking about two men or one? If one man, is the man caught up to two different places, 1. the third heaven and 2. paradise? If one place, then is the paradise Paul is talking about the same as the one Jesus told to the thief on the cross? |
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256 | Being caught up. | 2 Cor 12:2 | terrib | 149697 | ||
Greetings Born Twice, Thank you for your answer. And the near death experience is surely possible. And some say that Paul was actually dead, but if that were true it would follow that the Scriptures would expound on that assertion further. The consensus of the time 2 Cor was written is about 55-57 a.d. and if so, 14 years early would put the experience around 41-43 a.d. and this would coincide with Acts 22:17 when Paul was in Jerusalem at his second visit and in a trance: (Act 22:17) “And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;” And I do agree with you that paradise and the third heaven are one and the same. terrib |
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257 | galatians chapter 1 | Gal 1:1 | terrib | 149210 | ||
Hi Monica1, Galatians 1 - In this chapter, after the preface or introduction (Gal 1:1-5), the apostle severely reproves these churches for their defection from the faith (Gal 1:6-9), and then proves his own apostleship, which his enemies had brought them to question, I. From his end and design in preaching the gospel (Gal 1:10). II. From his having received it by immediate revelation (Gal 1:11, Gal 1:12). For the proof of which he acquaints them, 1. What his former conversation was (Gal 1:13, Gal 1:14). 2. How he was converted, and called to the apostleship (Gal 1:15, Gal 1:16). 3. How he behaved himself afterwards (Gal 1:16 to the end). (Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible) Hope this brief summary helps, terrib |
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258 | where Paul studied after his conversion? | Gal 1:12 | terrib | 112318 | ||
Greetings Renovate Me, I hope this helps: Gal 1:12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. Gal 1:13 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: Gal 1:14 And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers. Gal 1:15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, Gal 1:16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: Gal 1:17 Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. Gal 1:18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. Gal 1:19 But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother. terrib |
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259 | What mocking God? | Gal 6:7 | terrib | 151254 | ||
Greetings The Kings Child, Scriptures are from the English Standard Version so they may be better understood. Commentaries are from Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible. (com) (Galatians 6:3 ESV) For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. (com) "Those who suppose themselves to excel all others in piety, understanding, etc., while they are harsh, censorious, and overbearing, prove that they have not the charity that thinketh no evil; and in the sight of God are only as sounding brass and a tinkling cymbal. There are no people more censorious or uncharitable than those among some religious people who pretend to more light and a deeper communion with God. They are generally carried away with a sort of sublime, high sounding phraseology, which seems to argue a wonderfully deep acquaintance with Divine things; stripped of this, many of them are like Samson without his hair." (Galatians 6:4 ESV) But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor. (com) "Let him examine himself and his conduct by the words and example of Christ; and if he find that they bear this touchstone, then he shall have rejoicing in himself alone, feeling that he resembles his Lord and Master, and not in another - not derive his consolation from comparing himself with another who may be weaker, or less instructed than himself. The only rule for a Christian is the word of Christ; the only pattern for his imitation is the example of Christ. He should not compare himself with others; they are not his standard. Christ hath left us an example that we should follow his steps." (Galatians 6:5 ESV) For each will have to bear his own load. (com) "All must answer for themselves, not for their neighbors. And every man must expect to be dealt with by the Divine Judge, as his character and conduct have been. The greater offenses of another will not excuse thy smaller crimes. Every man must give account of himself to God." (Galatians 6:6 ESV) One who is taught the word must share all good things with the one who teaches. (com) "He who receives instructions in Christianity by the public preaching of the word; ... Contribute to the support of the man who has dedicated himself to the work of the ministry, and who gives up his time and his life to preach the Gospel. It appears that some of the believers in Galatia could receive the Christian ministry without contributing to its support. This is both ungrateful and base. We do not expect that a common schoolmaster will give up his time to teach our children their alphabet without being paid for it; and can we suppose that it is just for any person to sit under the preaching of the Gospel in order to grow wise unto salvation by it, and not contribute to the support of the spiritual teacher? It is unjust." (Galatians 6:7 ESV) Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. (com) "Be not deceived - Neither deceive yourselves, nor permit yourselves to be deceived by others. He seems to refer to the Judaizing teachers. God is not mocked - Ye cannot deceive him, and he will not permit you to mock him with pretended instead of real services. Whatsoever a man soweth - Whatsoever kind of grain a man sows in his field, of that shall he reap; for no other species of grain can proceed from that which is sown. Darnel will not produce wheat, nor wheat, darnel." (darnel is a species or kind of rye-grass) Hope this helps, terrib |
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260 | 2JOHN 9,10 | Eph 4:20 | terrib | 153459 | ||
Hi In2Jesus, For your inquiry and reference to Proverbs 4:2, John Gill has a good dialog about this chapter: In this chapter Solomon advises to seek after wisdom, to avoid bad company, and to continue in the right paths of goodness and truth: he excites attention to what he had to say, from the relation he stood in to the persons addressed; from the nature of his instructions, which were good and profitable; and from his own example, in attending to those his parents gave him, Pro 4:1; He exhorts above all things to get wisdom, from the superior excellency of it, and from the preservation, promotion, and honour, to be had by it, Pro 4:5; and he further enforces big exhortations, from their being the means of a comfortable life, and of the prolongation of it, and of leading in a right way without straitness or stumbling, Pro 4:10. And then proceeds to caution against bad company, and going into a bad way of life; which is enforced from the mischief done by those that walk in it, and from the darkness of it, to which the path of the just is opposed, Pro 4:14. And the exhortation to attend to and observe his instructions, and keep them, is repeated, from the consideration of their being life and health to them, Pro 4:20; and that they might be preserved, and not departed from, direction's are given about ordering the heart, mouth, lips, eyes, and feet, Pro 4:23. (John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible) Good sound Scripture for day to day living. terrib |
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