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201 | Did Jesus ever drink wine? | Matt 11:19 | Val | 215964 | ||
Dear Tim: To be specific Did you say anything short of abstinence is a sin? The bible does not command us not to drink wine. It does command us not to get drunk. The only way a person could get drunk is to drink wine. This is not broad. It is very specific. It is not a sin to drink a glass of wine with a meal which is the original question. As to whether the content was the same in ancient times, we have some references of people getting drunk so whether it was four to one, they still managed to do it. I am glad you do not beat your congregation over the head with the topic. In my neck of the woods, they do. I thought the response of hopealong with the gotquestions answer covered it pretty good. I don't have any thing to add. In closing we will have to agree to disagree my friend. Blessings, Val |
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202 | Did Jesus ever drink wine? | Matt 11:19 | Val | 215976 | ||
Thats a good point Steve. I appreciate your sticking to the topic rather than making cute comments about a christians immaturity because they have a different interpretation than the preachers. Lord help us all if we do not line up what preachers say to the word of God. In this day and time we have all the resources to do so, thanks be to God. Sister Val | ||||||
203 | Did Jesus ever drink wine? | Matt 11:19 | Val | 215984 | ||
Dear MJH, Did you read the article by Norman Geisler. If he indeed wrote it the first sentence in which he says "Many wine-drinking [so-called] "Christians"" stopped me from caring to read the rest. It is this attitude that turns people off from the abstinence crowd. From last I heard salvation was by grace through Christ alone not whether a christian had a glass of wine with dinner. This attitude is the same attitude some of the Pharisees took with our Lord. A holier than thou attitude. It is very unbecoming especially for Mr. Geisler if he indeed wrote this article. |
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204 | Did Jesus ever drink wine? | Matt 11:19 | Val | 215993 | ||
Thank God there will be no denominational divisions in Heaven, only those who have agreed upon their faith in the precious atoning blood of Jesus Christ. - Source: From the book, “What People Ask About The Church,” by Dale A. Robbins. |
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205 | Good and Bad Fruit Out of Context? | Matt 12:33 | Val | 207370 | ||
Your welcome, Doc :) | ||||||
206 | Good and Bad Fruit Out of Context? | Matt 12:33 | Val | 207375 | ||
I will try to answer the following questions you raised by listing your question then my answer follows. Are there other elements one would use in place of some of these three in another type of passage, and would there be more than three? There are other elements, yes. Are whole passages always broken down into parts like you have outlined as part of an inductive Bible study? Yes Can inductive Bible study be applied to the broader passage that are made of the parts? Yes The first application; does Jesus heal all Christians when they come to him? This is my personal application. The Life Lesson is something you apply personally from what you observe in the text. For me any healing that I need He is the first one I will turn to for help. The sixth application; is this talking about the Holy Spirit drawing men to God? The message is Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. A word study of the words "Holy Spirit" will show you what the work of the Holy Spirit is. The Lesson for Life is my personal application from what I observed in the text. I know that the Holy Spirit always points to Jesus. I know that it is the work of the Holy Spirit to convict people of sin and to testify to the finished work of Jesus on the Cross. Cross References is another element of inductive study. And could people who first resist His drawing be forgiven of that if they repent, haven't plenty of people done that? Yes, the point in this passage and the conclusion of Jesus message to them shows that they do not seek repentance and restoration therefore they are blaspheming against the Holy Spirit's work in their lives. We do not know if they have another opportunity to repent. We can't say because the passage does not say. For today if a person repents in response to the drawing of the Holy Spirit yes they can be forgiven. We know that from cross references. Inductive Study is a slow, truth upon truth process. As the Holy Spirit teaches you you add one truth upon another. I speak in the Lessons for Life what I have learned precept upon precept. In studying this way you let the passage speak for itsself. You do not have to come up with an interpretation. The interpretation comes out of the passage itself. A lot of questions are about application. I believe God will show each individual an application for their lives. I can't tell you what your application would be. I am only telling you what my application would be. Isn't blasepheming against the Holy Spirit saying Jesus did His works by the power of Satan according to verse 24? Blasepheming against the Holy Spirit is unbelief in Jesus, who He is, what He did on the cross. The argument of this particular group of Pharisees is a rebellion against Jesus. Christ knew their hearts, something you and I cannot know. I don't know why they opposed and argued with Him. I only know what the text says. Again you could do a word study on "blasphemy against the Holy Spirit". Whatever you do not understand about a passage you do word studies on the words in the topic you do not understand. Rather than me giving you all the answers you would do the long, drawn out process of searching it out for yourself. Not that you are not willing to do that but most people want someone else to answer all their questions when they will not be convinced or really remember it unless they dig it out for themselves. Already look at how many things you do not understand about what I have listed. Only an in-depth bible study for yourself will satisfy. I commend you that you are seeking to know God and His word better. Continued in next post |
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207 | Good and Bad Fruit Out of Context? | Matt 12:33 | Val | 207376 | ||
continued The seventh application; Isn't this talking directly about the fruit of the Pharisees and not of Jesus fruit and that you will know Pharisees by their fruits? You will know anyone by their fruit. The point of the passage though is that they saw what Jesus did; performed a miracle and instead of recognizing that only God or someone sent from God could do this miracle; making this blind and mute demon possessed man see and speak, casting out the demon; they wrongly say Jesus is under the influence of Satan. What a horrible thing to say. This shows the length they will go to reject and rebell against Him. A word study on "Satan" and "demons" will show you the work of the devil. Also remember the message Jesus sent to John the Baptist when John was in prison. John sent to Jesus and asked Him something to the effect was I wrong or are you the Messiah. Jesus sent back a message to John and said look at the things I am doing, the miracles. They testify of Me. Cross References are crucial. Precept upon Precept. Truth upon truth. The author's intent to his audience - Not there that I could see, but I may be wrong - The author's intent to his audience would be achieved by reading the entire book of Matthew and searching for his purpose. I have not studied Matthew in depth so I can't tell you that, sorry. I gave you a quick taste of the inductive method as requested by my brother. I am trying to see how this indcutive Bible study method takes into consideration, not just what we get from the text from just reading it, but what the author meant to convey to his audience and what the author's application was to his audience. - Answer: I believe the application is believe on Jesus as the Messiah. Answer: We know that Matthew is one of the four gospels that testifies to the work and person of Jesus Christ - the Messiah - the Son of God who came to die on the cross, paid the debt for sins. He was in the grave for three days. God the Father being satisfied with His perfect sacrifice raised Christ from the dead, a bodily resurrection. He appeared to many. He ascended to heaven. He poured out the Holy Spirt who comes into those who put their faith and trust in Christ and His finished work on the cross. The Holy Spirit helps us live the christian life. I don't see it here in this method. Perhaps you could help me to understand better, I am missing something, or not understanding correctly? The inductive study method can be found at Precept.org. Also this website Studybibleforum sells the inductive study bible by Kay Arthur. This is what brought me to this site. There is also a website called Preceptaustin.org that favors the inductive study method. Blessings, Val |
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208 | Good and Bad Fruit Out of Context? | Matt 12:33 | Val | 207397 | ||
tumbleweed, I use the inductive method. I am not familar with deductive. blessings, Val |
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209 | Good and Bad Fruit Out of Context? | Matt 12:33 | Val | 207486 | ||
Bowler, there is a book called God are you there, do you care about me that I would recommend. It is used to show those new to the inductive study how it is done. It can be found at Precept.org under store. The part that I gave you is just one little tiny bit. There is much more to it if you truly are interested in it. Blessings - Val | ||||||
210 | How Holy Is Marriage? | Matt 16:6 | Val | 213455 | ||
Dear Robert, it would be so easy to say that homosexual behavior can be continued after salvation. That would be the easy way out. But we can't say that can we. Not if we believe the bible to be reliable and inerrant. We must line our lives us to the plumb line of scripture and not vic versa. We cannot use human reasoning to change the plain teaching of scripture, that is what the world trys to do. There will always be trials and tribulations for all of us. This is how we grow. Try not to become bitter. Also equating marrying a divorced person is not continuing in sin as you say. Sin should be confessed as soon as the Holy Spirit convicts one. Read carefully the story of David, Bathsheba, Nathan and the Lord. David was forgiven as he repented and the Lord did not order him to put away his wife Bathsheba. As to a person being born a homosexual is something that cannot be proven. It is an opinion many believe to be false. To encourage something the bible teaches against would be wrong don't you think. I feel compassion for you and pray the Lord strengthens you with christian fellowship. Sincerely, Val |
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211 | How Holy Is Marriage? | Matt 16:6 | Val | 213518 | ||
Dear Always Learning, you have been given several good posts on this topic. I stand by my first post to you. I am not understanding this last post. You stated "You are correct save your knowledge about homosexuality". Could you elaborate on this one sentence and not go into the other subjects in your post. As I have said you have been given many fine posts on this topic so we can end it there if this hits a raw nerve with you. I don't think you will find many people who will agree with you that a person is born a homosexual. I may be wrong but I don't think so. Please be aware that anytime we post anything on this forum, it is a public forum and what we post most often will be challenged. It should not be taken personally as words on a page are not the same thing as looking at a person's face and body language which has a lot to do with communication. We are aware that communication in this way is not the best so its good to not wear our feelings on our sleeves and judge others motives with this limited format. We do best to allow each other some slack. I know you are aware of the cultural battle going on for homosexual rights in marriage and the pastorate and so on so it is hard to see where a person is coming from when we talk about such a highly controversial topic as homosexuality. Sincerely, Val |
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212 | How Holy Is Marriage? | Matt 16:6 | Val | 213582 | ||
Dear Always Learning, To answer your question regarding heterosexual marriage involving adultery. At the point a person is convicted that they have committed sin and they sincerely, genuinely ask for forgiveness, we are told in John that we will be forgiven. Now as to consequences that we will suffer for that sin they remain the same such as a stigma from society, cannot hold various offices in the church and so on. There is a principal or a concept in the bible where God's people sin, there is a time of punishment to bring them to repentance then they repent and are restored to blessing. So a person who committed adultery, divorced, repented, is restored. This is truly a matter of the heart and and is not done flippantly; the repentance part. Regarding this situation it has been said you can't unscramble eggs. Do you see the message in this? The moral of the story is at the point you recognize your sin, seek forgiveness and then acknowledge that you are forgiven. What you do next is to walk in the word; walk as though you have a clean slate; no longer guilty because through the blood of Christ He has taken away our guilty conscience - see the book of Hebrews. Now you say a person should divorce again. That is not necessary because as someone has pointed out that we can't fix ourselves; we pick up where we are and accept the forgiveness we asked from God. Moving on to your next question regarding a homosexual relationship. First of all, the bible does not acknowledge marriage between two men or two women so where would this relationship fall in the bible. It can be found in the sexual immorality verses; one of which forbids this type relationship. So the answer to your question is if you have sought forgiveness for your adultery, remarriage resulting in adultery then you are forgiven if it was a sincere genuine repentance. You are no longer living in adultery because you have been forgiven. You are given a clean slate. You are given a clear conscience. As to the homosexual wanting to continuing living with their partner; we already know that this type relationship; same sex relationship is forbidden in scripture. So you see you comparing oranges to apples. I too have homosexual acquaintances and treat them with the same courtesy as my straight friends. I treat my alcoholic friends with courtesy. I hope that somehow in some way I might be able to share the gospel with them. It is the goodness of God that brings lost people to repentance. Stop looking around and look up. We only become confused when we compare ourselves with others. It is when we look at Christ on the cross, in the grave and Christ resurrected that we see there is nothing we can do that can take away our sin, it is His perfect sacrifice that takes away our sin and then walk in His commands as closely as we can. Sincerely, Val |
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213 | How Holy Is Marriage? | Matt 16:6 | Val | 213595 | ||
Dear Kcam: In regards to your saying “It says God put away the sin and did not require Davids life. But that was not clearing his guilt.” Notice in Psalms 52 David was forgiven, his sin was covered, and in verse five “You forgave the guilt of my sin.” In Psalms 51 David was washed and made whiter than snow, verse seven. David is a most revered man in that God said of him that he was a man after God’s own heart. David’s son with Bathsheba was chosen to be King – Solomon. God made an everlasting covenant with David. Jesus is referred to as being in the lineage of David. The consequences of sin touched David’s family his remaining life but each man/women was held responsible for their choices and decisions. The verse you quote says in the NASB verse 7 who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished, visiting the iniquity of fathers on the children and on the grandchildren to the third and fourth generations." The YLT leaves out “the guilty”. I believe that makes a big difference. Sincerely, Val |
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214 | How Holy Is Marriage? | Matt 16:6 | Val | 213620 | ||
Dear Kcam: In regard to Number 14:18 reading the entire chapter I find that the context shows that the guilty are not believers, not saved, not counted righteous as Hebrews says. Num.14:18 (New American Standard Bible) 18- 'The LORD is slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, forgiving iniquity and transgression; :-(but He will by no means clear the guilty,)-: visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generations.' The Lord himself says that these people except for Joshua and Caleb were unbelievers. Moses interceded for them and the Lord did not wipe them out but he did not allow them to enter the land. They wandered forty years in the desert. Numbers 14:1-28 Look at the words rebellious, grumbling, unbelievers, rejecting the Lord. Relate Exodus 34:6-7 to 20:5-6. God had told the sons of Israel not to worship or serve idols because He is a jealous God, visiting the father’s iniquity on the children, on the third and fourth generations of those who hate Him, but showing lovingkindness to thousands who love Him and keep His commandments. The Lord’s mercy would extend even more to the descendants of righteous people. The contrasting of the phrases “third and fourth” (v. 5) with thousands demonstrates that God’s mercy is greater than His wrath. The lingering effects of righteousness will last far longer than the lingering effects of wickedness.” – The Nelson Study Bible "but each man/women was held responsible for their choices and decisions" Can you verify this statement with scripture? Deuteronomy 24:16, says that everyone is put to death for his own sin. Sorry for the wrong chapter Psalms 52; it is Psalms 32:5 Psalm 32, a wisdom psalm, is also one of the great penitential psalms. It is generally believed that this psalm like Ps. 51 has its origin in David’s response to God following his infamous affair with Bathsheba, 2 Sam. 11. It is one of the marks of the integrity of Scripture that the low points as well as the triumphs of its principal characters are described. The structure of this psalm is as follows: One, a description of blessing, verses 1,2; Two, a report of David’s agony before he confessed his sins, verses 3-5; Three, a lesson to others based on David’s experience with the Lord, verses 6, 7; Four, an oracle from the Lord on righteous living, verses 8,9; Five, concluding praise to the Lord for His mercy, verses 10, 11. – The Nelson Study Bible David, the man after God’s own heart, upon being confronted by Nathan, was deeply grieved and repented and was forgiven. Who else can it be said of in scripture that he was a man after God’s own heart? David loved the Lord and obeyed him. When he sinned and was confronted with that sin, he was deeply grieved and repented and was forgiven. He was also blessed with another child – Solomon. David had many wives and many sons and daughters however God chose this child, a child of David’s and Bathsheba to be the next king. David already had other children. God chose Solomon. Sin is a very serious thing and affects friends and families. Its consequences are still there, however, because of the attitude of David’s heart, God forgave him, restored him and blessed him. Just as he made David clean and made him whiter than snow, God extends that promise to anyone who will come to Him with their sins and seek God’s forgiveness with a broken and contrite heart. We must remember this is not our home, this world, we are only passing through. We, like David, are looking for a city, a heavenly home. Sincerely, Val |
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215 | How Holy Is Marriage? | Matt 16:6 | Val | 213636 | ||
Dear Steve, thank you for responding. I appreciate it. Sincerely, Val | ||||||
216 | How Holy Is Marriage? | Matt 16:6 | Val | 213637 | ||
Dear Beja, thank you for you input on this topic. Sincerely, Val | ||||||
217 | how did jesus teach disciples about | Matt 16:19 | Val | 208989 | ||
Matt, yes it is a bit overwhelming at times. Writing in a forum like this comes across much stronger than in a verbal conversation. It is hard to humble ourselves and be willing to learn from one another each time we enter into discussion. If you seem arrogant or cast hurtful sentences at others you risk being disqualified to participate. Try to be a bit more humble and respectful to others opinions and you will have no problem here. May you grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ. Val |
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218 | how did jesus teach disciples about | Matt 16:19 | Val | 209003 | ||
Thank you Sister Azure, I appreciate your kindness and have learned much from you in the forum discussions. May God bless you. Val | ||||||
219 | was the ten commandments done away with | Matt 22:40 | Val | 210044 | ||
Dear Tar, your comments are interesting. I don't know why you posted to me. Was there something you disagreed with? Otherwise you might want to post to the original questioner. Blessings - Val | ||||||
220 | was the ten commandments done away with | Matt 22:40 | Val | 210075 | ||
Hey Jeff, sorry I am so simple minded but I don't understand what you are saying? Did you not like my comment? Could you supply me a little commentary please on your Romans verses?, thanks Val | ||||||
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