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21 | Tongues, madness or sign for unbeliever | 1 Cor 14:22 | NYP | 151372 | ||
Yes, Dear Doc. This is exactly what I am saying. And it seems to depict the occurrence in Acts Chapter 2 as well. "Now there were Jews living in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation under heaven. And when this sound occurred, the crowd came together, and were bewildered ---because each one of them was hearing them speak in his own language."--- Act 2:5-6 (NASB) "And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, ---because that every man heard them speak in his own language."--- Act 2:5-6 (KJV) "All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them. Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, ---because each one heard them speaking in his own language."---Acts 2;4-6 (NIV) Is this passage not comparable to my depiction? I would not call the speaking of tongues, an "ecstatic utterance." I do however, consider them, a divine utterance, and personally, I believe that, though just like everything else, they are often misused and misrepresented, they are just as useful today as they were in the days of Pentecost. Case in point. My Brother and a small group of Church members recently went to a small village in South America to attempt to spread the Word. The natives were fairly receptive, but leery. Their medicine man was totally against this group of outsiders, and naturally the natives did not wish to go against his will. Somehow, a number of members of the small Church group got into a bee hive, and were stung multiple times. My brothers best friend was deathly allergic to bee venom, and hadn’t thought to bring the med he needed to counteract a bee sting. He was near death with the nearest doctors and meds hours away. The Church group had gathered around their friend in a small open hut, with the natives looking on. They began to pray. All of a sudden one of the group began to pray in tongues. My brother had been a member of this Church for 4 or 5 years, and had never heard tongues, either in his church or in any other. He said that though he knew little Spanish, he had heard enough to feel that this was the language his friend was praying in. I cannot say that Spanish was the tongue these natives spoke, but I can say that I feel that they understood what was spoken by the one who spoke in what was an unknown tongue to her comrades, and that shortly after the prayer, my brothers friend began a rapid recuperation, and that the natives became very receptive to the Word of God. No doubt, many think they can explain this away. Personally, the only explanation I need is the word of God. And God never said that portions of His word pertained to one time, and not to another time. In His Name NYP |
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22 | Tongues, madness or sign for unbeliever | 1 Cor 14:22 | NYP | 151373 | ||
But, Dear Brother Tim... Would you not, rather say that, rather than a "miracle of hearing," as is stated in scripture, it was more a miracle of the Holy Spirits endowment on the speakers? Brothers throughout eternity NYP |
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23 | Tongues, madness or sign for unbeliever | 1 Cor 14:22 | NYP | 151374 | ||
Let me rephrase that. "ecstatic utterances" was a very poor choice of words on my part. Divine utterances is more fitting. | ||||||
24 | Tongues, madness or sign for unbeliever | 1 Cor 14:22 | NYP | 151375 | ||
Well Dear Hank, I don't know how to figure the Post number out, but my response to Doc, dated Thu 05/26/05, 9:50pm, is the culmination of my studies, and my firm belief concerning this topic. As is stated, the Apostles, all of them (and I state “Apostles” taking into consideration the context immediately prior to, and after Acts2:1-4) were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. How anyone could consider this a “miracle of hearing” rather than what scripture states, which was “…and they began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them,” which is better described as Devine utterance, is beyond me. Where in scripture has the Spirit ever come upon sinners? How else, but by the Spirit, could there have been such a miracle as one of hearing? There is no mention of any “miracle of hearing” being bestowed on the sinners at Pentecost. The only mention of anything resembling a miracle that I can see, is the enablement of the Spirit. Again, Dear Brother, my thoughts are well depicted in my note to Doc dated 05/26/05, 9:50pm. Your servant NYP |
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25 | Tongues, madness or sign for unbeliever | 1 Cor 14:22 | NYP | 151377 | ||
Dear Tim. Isn't this what I am saying? Or am I simply not communicating my thoughts correctly. Humbly NYP |
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26 | there's many denomination yet 1 spirit | Eph 5:1 | NYP | 151380 | ||
Ok... Now I think I understand why I have been questioned concerning tongues in the singular and the plural. This is a topic which, to me appears superfluous, but it appears to be important in the eyes of some. Can you enlighten me, Tim? Humbly NYP |
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27 | The apostate, condemned? | Heb 6:4 | NYP | 149058 | ||
It is my understanding that one who is apostate, has no hope (is condemned.) I derive this understanding from the following scripture. Hebrews 6:4. It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5. who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age, 6. if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance, because to their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace. I understand the word apostate as meaning the following; One who has renounced the faith. Abandonment of a previous loyalty : DEFECTION. What are your thoughts concerning my understanding of this word, apostate, in association to this particular passage? I would request sincere answers from the Christians in this community. |
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28 | The apostate, condemned? | Heb 6:4 | NYP | 149886 | ||
Youre seems to be a picture of a babe who has been left to fend for himself which, no doubt happens only too often. I am speaking of one who has grown and matured in Christ, then for whatever reason, turned from the faith. ie. Jewish and Muslim converts, or one who simply turns back to a life of sin and indifference to the word of God. Perhaps my picture could be compaired to the seed which fell amoung the thorns. Or perhaps one which fell on good ground, then was later choked by thorns which grew all around. Scripture seems to state that this person is condemned, for there is no more sacrifice for his sins. Christ will not be crucified a second time. Do I get any change back on my mite and a half now, Doc? Thinking of these "mites" is making me want to scratch. |
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29 | Reincarnation, scripturally founded? | Heb 9:27 | NYP | 150764 | ||
Well, not nessisarily OT, but actually I was thinking of when they asked John the Baptist if he were Elija. This implies to me that they may have believed in some form of reincarnation. There are other examples such as this, which I cannot currently bring to memory. How else could they have thought him Elija, but through reincarnation? | ||||||
30 | Reincarnation, scripturally founded? | Heb 9:27 | NYP | 150765 | ||
Welcome aboard Hank... I have been there for a whild, it seems. |
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31 | Reincarnation, scripturally founded? | Heb 9:27 | NYP | 150767 | ||
It appears somehow that my question got posted twice. I think that this modern technology deliberately trys to confuse us old timers. I have news, it can't confuse me much more than I am already. I have learned to live with confusion, and can hardly wait tor the lack of confusion to come. |
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32 | Reincarnation, scripturally founded? | Heb 9:27 | NYP | 150864 | ||
Very well put, and understandable. thank you Angel. |
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33 | Reincarnation, scripturally founded? | Heb 9:27 | NYP | 150865 | ||
As Angel pointed out, Elijah need not be reincarnated, for he never died in the first place. I had not thought of this fact when I used that example. | ||||||
34 | Reincarnation, scripturally founded? | Heb 9:27 | NYP | 150867 | ||
Well Hank, there is no doubt that Simon Peter cleared that particular matter up. This is my point. Scripture often points out the fact that many, in Christs day seemded to believe in reincarnation. It appears, though one might consider it a pagan belief, the Jews were affected by it. Other than in the verse I quoted originally, scripture never dirrectly address' this matter. Or have I overlooked it? |
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35 | Reincarnation, scripturally founded? | Heb 9:27 | NYP | 150874 | ||
Every time I read the Bible, I get a little more out of it. Yet I am occasionally amazed when, in reading a passage I could nearly quote, I discover a new and deeper truth. I am constantly searching for some deeper truth and greater understanding of the Word. Where scripture is concerned; I feel like a starving beggar sitting in the front of a table filled with every delicious and delectiable morsel of nourishment, known to man, and then more. It is my greatest desire to be fatter spiritually than I am "physically." That is one belt size I am glad to see increasing. |
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36 | Can't find this verse! | Heb 10:16 | NYP | 152294 | ||
BINGO! | ||||||
37 | Why can we not just be Christians? | 1 Pet 1:2 | NYP | 151950 | ||
..."This argument suggests that God simply looks into the future to see who will believe, and He chooses those whom He sees choosing Him. Notice that 1 Peter 1:2 says the elect are chosen "according to the foreknowledge of God the Father," and Romans 8:29 says, "whom He foreknew, He also predestined." And if divine foreknowledge simply means God's knowledge of what will happen in advance, then these arguments may appear to have some weight behind them..." Appear to have some weight? They have the weight of scripture. And the only argument contained in this particular post to their contrary, is pure speculation. Inconclusive assumptions, lined with scripture which is no more than neutral to the to either side of the argument. John MacArthur is a Fine Bible teacher, but his word is not the final word. Nor is it scripture. Dear Kalos, I note that you have quoted him much through the years. Can you quote no one else on the matter, for this is a particularly unconvincing argument? Do you believe exactly what he teaches, as he teaches? I believe what scripture teaches, and I believe scripture gives more than just a little weight to the above thought. I wish John and all who desire to bring grace where grace is due, would consider his words concerning this and like subjects which, “we, with our finite knowledge, cannot answer.” Though we all have our firm beliefs concerning such matters, when we learn to respect the beliefs of others by not presenting what is contrary to such matters of insignificance, without absolute scriptural proof of our assertions, perhaps then we can live as scripture teaches, with one mind and of one body. Picture the body of Christ, the Church as a living, breathing human being. Only picture that human being as having all members, i.e. hands, fingers, arms, legs, feet and so on, with the ability to speak and act, individually as the please. Now what does that person look like your minds eye? Personally, I am hard pressed to see Christ as its head.. Sincerely In Him And pondering what is worthy. NYP |
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