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301 | Why is tithing yet preached today? | Lev 27:30 | New Creature | 94637 | ||
Dear DarcyA you stated; "We are to be blessed in giving so I do like what the pastor at my church says "If you are not blessed don't give." The trouble I have which such a statement as that is: It conveys the message that I will only give if I am blessed in return. It places a condition on our giving. And by using that logic an individaul could say: Lord, I am going to stop giving because I haven't personally noticed you giving me any blessings in return lately. Are you merely giving for what you can get? It's true that God doesn't need our money. The reason why God loves a cheerful giver, is because our giving is evidence of our recognition that all we have comes from God. He owns it all. 1 Chr. 29:12 Both riches and honour come of thee 1 Chr. 29:14 But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee Deut. 8:18 But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, Finally God desires that we give willingly, and cheerfully. The man who does this will as a result receive blessings. But the main motive of our giving should not be, to see what we can get back in return. I hope your not thinking that way. There are wrong motives that can be attached to giving In His service New Creature |
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302 | God heareth not sinners | John 9:31 | New Creature | 94149 | ||
Dear Got it While it's true, that Jesus paid the penalty for sin. The fact still remains that those who know God do at times fall into a laspe of sin. And in these instances we are told that "if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness 1 John 1:9 In case you say we are without sin then consider 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us John also is telling believers 1 John 2:1 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 The perfect model is that "we sin not" However the fact remains that believers do sin. And when we sin it needs to be confessed to God, and then we should pray that we will receive His power and strength to turn from it. Grace be unto you New Creature |
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303 | God heareth not sinners | John 9:31 | New Creature | 94147 | ||
EdB I don't disagree with you Grace to you New Creature |
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304 | Inability? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 93417 | ||
Dear Hank; Excellent point about the volumes of books Calvin wrote to attempt to explain away the proper intention and meaning of certain parts of Holy writ. It would be easier and proper for us to believe that when scripture says "whosoever" it means exactly that. If I said to a classroom full of students, "whoever wants to go on a bus trip may" then all in the classroom who want to go can. In my sentance, I addressed everyone in the classroom without exclusion, even if some of those in the classroom decide against going on the bus trip. "Whosoever" means whosoever, not something else. We are not to alter God's word by adding to it or subtracting from it in anyway shape or form. God doesn't stutter God said what He meant, and meant what He said. Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. (1 Pet. 1:2) New Creature |
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305 | Inability? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 93379 | ||
Truthfinder I agree with the "glass bowl" concept you borrowed from Hank. And none of our words or deeds are hidden from Him whom we will one day give account. Concerning your comment about the law, and how the Israelites added to it, I found the following interesting quote. "The rabbis of Israel took to appending notes to the inspired text, with the result that a great body of doctrine grew up which finally crowded out the Scriptures themselves. " (from a source unknown to me) Grace be unto you New Creature |
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306 | Inability? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 93353 | ||
Truthfinder; Thank you for your encouraging words May all our words be seasoned with salt God Bless and keep you New Creature |
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307 | Inability? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 93352 | ||
Dear Hank Very well thought out, and very well put. Grace to you New Creature |
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308 | Inability? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 93342 | ||
Dear Jibby; Your assumption that your discussing theology with a heretic, is rather harsh and judgemental. If what I have previously stated does not seem to line up with Scripture, and you correct me with Scripture that is acceptable. But to label those whom you disagree with, and have never met in person as heretics is unChristian to say the least. I think we both love the Lord, and treasure His word in our hearts, so can we please omit the name calling? Having said that I now will respond to the remainder of your reply I think we are both trying to say the same thing, if I understand you correctly. However your answer to the following question I posed appears to contradict what you stated in your opening comments in your reply: When I asked: "SO DOES GOD COMMAND US TO DO SOMETHING HE HAS NOT FIRST ENABLED US TO DO? YES OR NO" You answered "Absolutely" So I can only assume that you 1) believe that God has commnded us to do something that he has not enabled us to do. or 2) you misread, or misunderstood the question I asked. I personally believe that if God commands us to do something, then He has first given us the ability and the desire to do what He commands. Do you agree? In His service New Creature |
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309 | Inability? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 93297 | ||
Dear JIBBS; Yes the gospel is a spiritual thing. However the fact still remains that man's response to God's calling is to 1) confess with his mouth the Lord Jesus. 2) believe in his heart See Rom. 10:9-10 below That is man's response. No where in Scripture do we see where God confesses, believes or repents for us. Actually God commands us to repent. Acts 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: SO DOES GOD COMMAND US TO DO SOMETHING HE HAS NOT FIRST ENABLED US TO DO? YES OR NO Your concept of inability does not come from God's word, but rather from your theological bias. Rom. 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Rom. 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. In His Service New Creature |
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310 | Post NWT of Acts 4:12 and John 3:18? | Acts 4:12 | New Creature | 92909 | ||
Hank I tottaly agree with you here Hank I also like to say; "The NWT is not a version, it's a perversion" Harsh? Yes! True? I believe so! God be with you New Creature |
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311 | Post NWT of Acts 4:12 and John 3:18? | Acts 4:12 | New Creature | 92908 | ||
Glenn; It was our last discussion, because I told him, he was only intrested in arguing. New Creature |
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312 | Post NWT of Acts 4:12 and John 3:18? | Acts 4:12 | New Creature | 92889 | ||
Pastor Glenn; I use to work with a JW and we use to discuss various Bible topics. One day we somehow got talking about Enoch the 7th from Adam who was translated that he should not see death. He disagreed that was so, and asked me to prove that from Scripture so I showed him Heb. 11:5 Heb 11:5 (KJV) By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. Then this JW disagreed and said that I was wrong, and need to use a good translation. So I asked him to give me a copy of his NWT (Nutty Worthless Translation) which he gladly provided for me. So I looked up Heb. 11:5 in this (Nutty Worthless Translation) and here is the rendition By faith Enoch was transferred so as not to see death, and he was nowhere to be found because God had transferred him; for before his transference he had the witness that he had pleased God well. I said to the JW, see your NWT says practically the same thing. That was the last discussion we ever had. In His Service New Creature |
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313 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 92886 | ||
mommapbs: Here are a couple of interesting quotes that address the topic we have been discussing "It’s sad but true that many churches today have turned to recreation and entertainment in an attempt to hold the people, becoming more and more like the world." (source unknown) "We have a lot of markings that look like Christianity these days, but we have drastically revised the parameters. People have lowered the standards in a vain attempt to make churches look more sucessful than they really are. The sermons have to be uniformly positive, and the services can’t go longer than 60 minutes. Even then church is inconvenient for some, especially during football season. Showing up at church is such a burden that soon people will be faxing in their worship. (Jim Cymbala - Pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle Church) So I would counter your Ezek. 33:32 with the following 2 verses. Matt. 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. In His service New Creature |
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314 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 92821 | ||
Dear mommapbs; You mention selling popcorn. I read an article about a certain church that bought an old movie theatre, and conduct their services at that facility, and yes they prided themselves in the fact that they have popcorn. What is worse is the Casino church out in Las Vegas that uses slot machines and gambling. I am not making this up. The name of this church is Covenant Casino Church. To read more about this go to: http://larknews.com/may_2003/ In His service New Creature |
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315 | carnal Christian? | Rom 7:14 | New Creature | 91995 | ||
Radioman Thank you for your response and thougths on my question. First I will address your questions. you asked; 1) "when a believer is not spiritual, he is carnal, is he not?" (To that I would say yes) 2) "When a believer is not walking by the Spirit, then it must be that he is governed by human nature (the mind of the flesh, the carnal mind). When this occurs, is he not carnal?" (To this I would answer yes) I did a search in 1 Cor. 3:1-5 where it talks about those who were acting "carnal" or "unspiritual" 1 Cor. 3:1- 5 (KJV) And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? Considering the rendering and wording of different versions, one can, and is able to draw various conclusions. Let me quote sections of the above text as it is found in various translations and then finish with what conclusions could possibly be drawn. "my brothers, I could not talk to you as I talk to people who have the Spirit; I had to talk to you as though you belonged to this world, as children in the Christian faith." 1 Cor. 3:1 TEV "We are simply God's servants, by whom you were led to believe." 1 Cor. 3:5 TEV "aren't you acting like those who are not Christians?" 1 Cor. 3:4 NLT "you are not yet spiritual. You are jealous and argue with each other. This proves that you are not spiritual" 1 Cor. 3:3 CEV "you are still unspiritual" "are you not plainly unspiritual?" "you came to believe" J.B. Phillips New Testament "you are still only baby Christians, controlled by your own desires, not God's" 1 Cor. 3:3 The Living Bible paraphrase If you were to take these quotes from the above translations, one can conclude that: 1) Those spoken of had come to believe 2) Those spoken of were acting like those who don't believe, being controlled by their flesh rather than by God's Spirit. (It may be possible that, those mentioned here, are experiencing a war. The old nature, and the new nature competing against each other, and it appears at the writting of this text that the new believers are allowing the old sinful nature to be in control. 3) Even though it is mentioned that those spoken of had been led to believe, at the same time it is also said they were unspiritual. 4) Those mentioned are called "baby Christians" which would definitely indicate that were unmature in their new-found faith So can I state and affirm that there truly is such a thing as a "carnal Christian?" Do these two words go hand-in-hand? I'm not sure, thats why I asked this forum for their input on this. In the perfect sense I would prefer to believe that there is no such thing as a "carnal Christian" but in reality, and according to God's word is there a group of people who could be labeled as such? Grace be unto you also New Creature |
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316 | What are your views of once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 90500 | ||
JIBBS Thank you for the apology. I accept it. Now I will address your questions and thoughts You asked do I still witness to my neighbor In answer to that, I will say I use to. Now he avoids me and all Christian's, so I just witness by the life I lead. Just as I said you would; you used the old line that many use. "he wasn't really saved to begin with" If you knew this man, like I know him, I doubt you would still use that over used phrase about him. Then you asked; "do I have assurance that I will be saved" In answer to that, I will briefly say; I have (past tense) been saved. And I am (present tense) being saved. As far as assurance goes, it is a present tense thing. The life of faith is compared to a race that is run, and in any race there is a starting line as well as a finish line. I run the race, not looking behind me, keeping my eye on Jesus and on the finish line, so nothing will trip me up along the way. Heb 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, The apostle Paul said of himself; "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." (2 Tim. 4:7) Finally; Heb. 3:12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. God Bless NC |
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317 | Hebrews 6:4 | Heb 6:4 | New Creature | 90416 | ||
Dear Tim I don't disagree with your comments. In fact I do agree. As concerning who wrote that article, it is possible that I copy/pasted it from a Church of Christ web site, but don't quote me on that. The Church of Christ also does not believe in "once saved, always saved" And just in case your wondering. No I am not from the Church of Christ. I can find teachings of that denomination that I disagree with also, such as baptismal regeneration, as well as their non-use of musical instruments in their worship services. In His service New Creature |
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318 | What are your views of once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 90373 | ||
Hank Thank you for your kind reply. I know that often my posted words appear rude, crude, and unpolished. I have had no real formal education. I do consider myself to be an unpolished diamond with rough edges, but wasn't it the Pharisees who accused Peter and John of being unlearned men? Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus I personally believe that since God can use a dumb ass to speak, (2 Pet. 2:16 "the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.") he can also make this uneducated and unlearned mule to speak as well. But nevertheless, I will continue to speak as long as God gives me life and breath, and utterance. And will continue to boldly speak what I firmly believe God has been teaching me through His word and personal experience. Thanks again Brother Hank With the love of Christ Jesus New Creature |
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319 | Hebrews 6:4 | Heb 6:4 | New Creature | 90372 | ||
Dear Tim Yes I caught that point. Faith is a continous ongoing action in the life of each and every believer. Amen Below is a portion of an interesting article I came across a while back. I don't remember the source. But read it and and tell me what you think. "Now suppose that I see the light from the lamp of God's Word, but refuse to obey it. Let's say that the Holy Spirit has convicted me, and I understand perfectly what He requires of me, but it is unpopular and inconvenient. What happens if I disregard the light and reject the truth which the Spirit has revealed - for any reason whatsoever? The Spirit continues to speak, of course, and for a time there is a battle in my conscience. I feel miserable and guilty. Days pass by, and even months, while I keep on violating my conviction of what is right. Gradually, the conscience begins to adjust to what is being done in the physical body. Slowly the guilt feelings begin to subside and the acts of disobedience appear less and less objectionable. Finally, the truth which seemed so clear and uncomplicated in the beginning turns into a muddle of uncertainty. Rationalizations spring forth to justify disobedience, and the early convictions of sin fade away. Life is almost as comfortable as it was before the light came. What has happened? We have sinned against the Holy Spirit and are sinking into the state of the unpardonable sin. You see, this deadly sin is not any particular act which can be isolated and labeled. It can be any sin which is cherished in the face of light and knowledge. It actually is a condition of seared sensitivity brought on by persistent disobedience to recognized truth. The reaction is similar to ignoring an alarm clock. The conscience becomes more and more tolerant of the pricking reminder of transgression until, finally, it no longer even recognizes the unwelcome sting of conviction. Like the clock it runs down, too, and just as well, because no one is listening any longer. Continual, willful disobedience disqualifies one to be Spirit-filled. This remarkable representative of God is offended when His primary function is denied. His very nature is to make sin appear exceedingly sinful. Sin cannot comfortably remain where the Holy Spirit abides. Either the sin is renounced or the Spirit finally will be rejected and depart. Refusing to walk in the light does not bring an immediate separation from God, but persistent disobedience continues to harden the conscience to the seriousness of sin. That state of darkness developed by repeated violation of known truth is what we refer to as the unpardonable sin." In His service New Creature |
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320 | What are your views of once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 90371 | ||
JIBBS At least you acknowledge that the text in Heb. 6:4-6 was delivered to JEWISH CHRISTIANS. I agree with you that far. According to you it is I who flips, warps, and contorts the text. According to what I any many other non-Calvinist's read from God's word, it is not we that twist things around, but rather Spurgeon and Calvinisn. I personally believe, that in order for me to accept Calvinism's position on this as well as other topics would mean that I would have to depart from what God's word clearly says. How can you expect me to accept any Calvinistic teaching? Especially since it is Calvinism that feels it is necessary to twist Bibical words like "all" and "whosoever" etc. to mean "some" or "elect" So I will continue to read my Bible, and believe that it means what it says, not what Calvinism would prefer I believe it says. As far as giving you one example of a person who was a Born again Christian who apparently "fell away" I will just say. My next door neighbor fits that category. But not knowing him like I do, you will come back and try to convince me with the popular line of Calvinism which says; "he was never really saved to begin with" I respectfully disagree with your interpretation. In His service New Creature |
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