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81 | Can anyone explain? | 1 Cor 12:13 | WalkingTalkingBible | 120642 | ||
Colossians 2:10 and Galatians 2:20 makes you feel "complete" in what sense? If God has done all He has to with you, you no longer need Him. There is much, much more of Him for you to get! Do you know Him? God is a living being, Sovereign, Holy, mysterious - no way do you know all that there is to know about Him. Everything you need is in Him - is that what you mean by "complete?" Do you know Him personally? As your healer? your provider? your Comforter? Are you anointed with and operating in His power to heal the sick, cast out devils, and raise the dead? Do you hear His voice? Do you have all of the fruit of the Spirit? Are you totally without sin? Do you perfectly love everyone? Do you feel His presence (I haven't experienced all of these, either, just some)? Don't be deceived - God is more than what theology teaches, He's real! He sees, hears, talks, feels, and moves. He hasn't totally revealed Himself to no one. 2 Peter 1:3-11 shows us how to grow in grace - it's a process. Faith is an action word! False doctrines tell souls that "once saved always saved." That's a lie. The word "believe" in the greek means "to commit, accept, to trust." Being saved is being in a relationship with the Almighty God! If we have to work at making our natural relationships work, don't hesitate to think that you're going to have to put some work into this divine relationship. But God has given us everything we need to make this work - all we have to do is choose and grow (1 Peter 2:2; 2 Peter 3:18). Also see Romans 11:22; James 1:25; 1 Timothy 4:16 "And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled. In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: IF ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven. . ." Colossians 1:21-23 With Love and Concern, WalkingTalkingBible |
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82 | Can anyone explain? | 1 Cor 12:13 | WalkingTalkingBible | 120641 | ||
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83 | Can anyone explain? | 1 Cor 12:13 | WalkingTalkingBible | 120640 | ||
All members (all of those who would be and are) of the body of Christ are baptized by one Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:13). "No man can say Jesus is the Lord but by the Holy Ghost (verse 3)." Only by the Holy Ghost can a human (any human) know that Jesus is the Savior. This is what's called in the spirit "blind receiving sight." 1 Corinthians 12:13 is directed towards a church (yesterday and today) that's dealing with division among its members (11:18). Paul writes to let them know that no position, calling, or gift is above another - they are all of the same Spirit - everyone in the body of Christ is of the same Spirit. If all a soul had to do is "believe," then what would have been the purpose of the Day of Pentecost? The disciples, apostles and the other people in the upper room were all believers - Jesus had revealed Himself to them as the Savior. Matthew 16:15-17 shows us the revelation of Jesus, as the Christ, to Peter. Peter was a believer and also was among those who were told to "tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem until you be endued with power from on high (Luke 24:49)." The baptism of the Holy Ghost - Jesus draws (John 6:44), reveals Himself as the Savior (Luke 10:22), and gives the faith to believe (Romans 10:17). John the Baptist told the souls, ". . .He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire. . ." (Matthew 3:11; Luke 3:16). Fire is a typical figure of power. The indwelling of the Holy Ghost - when Jesus comes to live in the "temple" of the believer (John 7:39; 14:16-17, 26; 16:7). (Sorry it took me so long to answer, I was changing internet providers.) WalkingTalkingBible |
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84 | Can anyone explain? | 1 Cor 12:13 | WalkingTalkingBible | 120538 | ||
BradK, being baptized with the Holy Ghost is not the same as the filling, or indwelling of the Holy Ghost. See JCrichton's answer to my question. The Ephesians, Corinthians, and Colossians were not only baptized (into repentence), they were also filled with the Holy Ghost (and also, operating in the gifts of the Spirit). WalkingTalkingBible |
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85 | who can explain to me? | John 1:1 | WalkingTalkingBible | 120333 | ||
Eveready2004, I just want to encourage you to continue to participate in the forum. You have been given the truth to your good question. We are not all on the same faith level, so there are going to be all kinds of questions - it's up to God's people to be patient and to rightly divide the Word of God (2 Timothy 2:15, 24-26). You seem to be seeking the truth and I don't want you to be discouraged from doing so. Please continue to visit the forum with your questions and concerns as you grow in God. There are all kinds of souls here in this forum just like in the world. Some know God and are filled with the Holy Ghost, enabling them to teach, some have theology and denominational backgrounds only, some are living in error and some may even teach what they think they know. We have to love them all. Remember, we are helpers one to another and just like our heavenly Father doesn't wish for any to perish, we have to be the same way. Continue to seek God for all of your needs and He will supply you. With the love of God, WalkingTalkingBible |
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86 | Is remorse necessary for forgiveness? | Luke 17:3 | WalkingTalkingBible | 119794 | ||
Sorry, I didn't know that you were asking me if I believed that. . . Anyway, I stated that the O.T. people were believers by keeping the Law. I guess I could say that a little better: The believers in the O.T. were to keep the Law. I believe the O.T. people were saved by faith in God. Whatever He said, they believed Him, and that pleased Him. Paul's epistles to the Romans and the Galatians were explaining to them, in short, that the law could not save them (probably because there were Jews around, like the Pharisees, still trying to teach people the old way). When I read about Abraham, I believe he looked for the promise. But I truly believe, as the Holy Ghost leads me, that the O.T. believers were saved by faith (Hebrews 11:1-39). When I look at people like Moses, Joshua, and King David, just to name a few, they had tremendous faith in God. So, if I say that they had faith in the will of God, and the will of God is His Word, then I guess you can say they did have faith in Jesus, Who is the Word of God! Thanks! You've helped me see things clearer concerning the believers from the O.T. time! God bless you! WalkingTalkingBible |
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87 | Is remorse necessary for forgiveness? | Luke 17:3 | WalkingTalkingBible | 119774 | ||
You imply that "before the day of Pentecost there was no capacity for God to save people." In the Old Testament, the souls were under the law. The law didn't give them power over sin, the law showed how sinful man is and how much man needed a Savior (Galatians 3:24). They couldn't keep the law. But Jesus, fulfilled the law (Matthew 5:17). The Old Testament souls had to ". . .Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man." Ecclesiastes 12:13 You're right, O.T. people were believers by keeping the Law. Salvation, or deliverance (from the bondage of sin and eternal separation from God), didn't come until Jesus gave His life and resurrected. A lot more is expected of us, who are saved and filled with the Holy Ghost. We have the Spirit of God dwelling in us guiding us to do so. God, only, has the power to forgive sins. We have the power to do what is right, which includes forgiving others who treat us wrongly. Not the same as forgiving sin. Look at some of the Old Testament laws concerning, killing, stealing, homosexuality, beastiality, incest, adultery, etc. They were told to kill these "offenders." Not very forgiving, huh? We have the same spirits dwelling in people today, but God says love them anyhow. We can forgive (pardon, excuse) because God is living in us. Does this help a little more? WalkingTalkingBible |
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88 | Is remorse necessary for forgiveness? | Luke 17:3 | WalkingTalkingBible | 119683 | ||
Hi, CDBJ! You have to do a little more than forgive to be saved. . . Jesus died so that we can be reconciled back to God, for the remission of (or deliverance from) sin (Matthew 26:28). Jesus is the only one who was worthy to die for the sins of the world. Therefore, look at remission/forgiveness, in Jesus' case, as deliverance. You (or none of us) can forgive, or deliver, others from sin. We are not God, so the sin is not against us, even though we are affected by it, sin is against God. You are not saved because you forgive (pardon, excuse) someone who did you wrong, one is saved because of repentance, accepting Jesus as Savior and doing the will of God. How could we, being forgiven of sin not forgive others who do us wrong? See Jesus' answer to Peter's question about forgiveness in Matthew 18:21-35. You're right, God did not change, but how He deals with us did change. Before the Day of Pentecost, God did not live in man (with few exceptions like John the Baptist). So there was no power to forgive. But in our dispensation, those who are filled with the Spirit of God are empowered to bring themselves under the subjection to the will of God. Forgiveness and Salvation are not the same when comparing ourselves to God. Check your post again, I didn't use Romans 6:23. WalkingTalkingBible |
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89 | I preached on sunday. | Bible general Archive 2 | WalkingTalkingBible | 119481 | ||
What a blessing it is to be used by God! Good job in letting the Holy Ghost have His way! WalkingTalkingBible |
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90 | is dating right in gods eyes | Bible general Archive 2 | WalkingTalkingBible | 119268 | ||
EdB, the paper example is a very good analogy of divorce: each sheet carries the pieces of the other. I never looked at it that way! WalkingTalkingBible |
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91 | is dating right in gods eyes | Bible general Archive 2 | WalkingTalkingBible | 119265 | ||
You're welcome! I pray that God blesses you and your hubby-to-be and your youth ministry. WalkingTalkingBible |
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92 | IM PREACHING ON SUNDAY!!................ | Bible general Archive 2 | WalkingTalkingBible | 119254 | ||
Thanks for the encouragement, Ray. I just wrote what God put on my heart. I hope she can use it! WalkingTalkingBible |
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93 | is it wrong to wear fine clothing | 1 Tim 2:9 | WalkingTalkingBible | 119206 | ||
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94 | is it wrong to wear fine clothing | 1 Tim 2:9 | WalkingTalkingBible | 119187 | ||
Angel, you presented two very good points (among others): 1) being sanctified (separated) and 2) letting the Light of Christ be seen of others. I remember before I came to Christ, people would come try to tell me about getting saved and they looked just like me, as far as how they dressed (excessive jewelry, body piercings, tattoos, etc.). I don't even have a tattoo, imaging how much of a stumbling block it was for me to see Christ in them. I see now that some churches have thrown away the "separation" and "be ye holy" teachings of God and have begun compromising to get the world's attention. We have to keep in mind that God says, ". . .with lovingkindness have I drawn you" and that's what will draw the world. The church is a place for sinners to come and get cleaned up. If everyone were turned away because of their sinful lifestyles, there would be no one in the body of Christ. But when they come, they need to be loved and taught, and the same Jesus who cleaned us up, will clean them up. WalkingTalkingBible |
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95 | what passages bind and rebuke satan | NT general Archive 1 | WalkingTalkingBible | 118860 | ||
Backsliders are ones who were once living according to the will of God and turned again back to their worldly and carnal ways. "Believe" means more than "what one feels is right" or what one's beliefs are." To spiritually believe is to be fully committed to, fully accept, to fully trust (look up the greek word for "believe" in the concordance) God. You have a choice to live according to the will of God or not. Someone who has returned from following God back to the "world" is considered a backslider. Israel received the label "backsliding" because they had turned from the ways of God to serving idols and practicing sin. If salvation (being delivered) was a one time deal, then we wouldn't need the Holy Ghost. We wouldn't need to die daily to ourselves. We wouldn't have to resist the devil. We wouldn't have to abstain from every appearance of sin. Eternal life in John 3:16 means that those who are committed to (and remain committed to) the Word of God (Jesus) will have eternal life. But if you return to practicing sin, and you die (or the Rapture takes place) you will still have eternal life, just not with God. (Proverbs 14:14; Jeremiah 2:19; 3:6,8,11-12,14,22; 5:6; 8:5; 14:7; 31:22; 49:4; Hosea 4:16; 11:7; 14:4; Ezekiel 33) WalkingTalkingBible |
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96 | what passages bind and rebuke satan | NT general Archive 1 | WalkingTalkingBible | 118838 | ||
Hank, I put that in there (with the evidence of speaking in tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance) because there are many that speak in tongues but the tongues are not from God. Speaking in tongues is the initial sign to the other people of God that the believer has received the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:6). The believer knows that the Holy Ghost is dwelling in them because there is a change in the way of life. And I agree, the fruits of the Spirit are far better evidence of the indwelling of the Holy Ghost than tongues. I know some people who spoke in tongues when they were filled with the Holy Ghost and then they went back to their worldly ways. Some churches today have tarrying services to help "seekers" receive the Holy Ghost. I don't really agree or disagree with it, but I know you can receive the Holy Ghost anywhere and not just in a tarrying service. Speaking in tongues, other than the gift, has nothing to do with your spiritual walk. WalkingTalkingBible |
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97 | what passages bind and rebuke satan | NT general Archive 1 | WalkingTalkingBible | 118587 | ||
EdB, sorry, I don't mean to ignore the other issues, I don't remember what they are, so I can't say that I agree or disagree. It doesn't seem like you are seeking understanding. It seems more like you are trying to prove me wrong. I say that because I have given you scriptures on everything but "pleading the blood," and you have chosen not to accept what was given. I pray that your understanding will be opened, and I hope you are truly praying for me with the best interest of my soul at heart. While we are all on different faith levels, it is not of God to slander one another, or judge one anther based on what we think we know. No one will get a "diploma" in holiness, we're all trying to make it to be with God. When I see someone is unable to understand at the time, I don't keep plucking away at them. I know "some sow, some water, but God gives the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6-8)." Neither do I say that they are being falsely taught because I don't know their hearts, only God does. I don't know everything, so I can't say what everyone else is saying is false, unless it is not according to Scripture. If you carefully read my answers, you will find that I never said anything about "saints binding Satan." I haven't found the bible to directly say, "plead the blood," but I know that I am saved by the blood of Jesus - no one else's blood was good enough. I know that there is power in the Name of Jesus. If you read Mark 16:17-18, you'll see that believers will be enabled to do the works that Jesus did. Jesus says in John 14:12, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father." In the beginning of Acts, the Holy Ghost was poured out on believers. After that, throughout Acts, we see miracles, healings, and demons being cast out. They worked many "miracles and signs." Well, we have this same power through our faith and commitment to Jesus, who was God in the flesh. Casting out demons is a process which includes binding. Demons do not work apart from Satan, so what they do are his works. That's where the phrase, "bind the works of Satan" comes from. I know that whatever you do against the enemy, you must be covered by the blood of Jesus and I know that every spirit is subject to the name of Jesus. I wouldn't try to bind and rebuke anything without having Jesus living in me! If you are filled with the Holy Ghost (with the evidence of speaking in tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance) then you have the same power (through Jesus). If the Old Testament can be applied to our lives, why is it so hard to apply the New Testament to our lives? WalkingTalkingBible |
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98 | what passages bind and rebuke satan | NT general Archive 1 | WalkingTalkingBible | 118464 | ||
While Salvation is a gift (and a Wonderful gift indeed!), it is a conditional one. Understanding that Salvation, or deliverance, is only through Jesus, we have to acknowledge what He is offering deliverance from. First, there's the deliverance from the bondage of sin. You hit it on the nose: Satan can only present, but we have a choice whether to sin or not. Also, we are empowered by the Spirit of God, Who now dwells in believers, not to sin. Before we are saved, we are overcome by the power of sin. We had no power, in ourselves, against it. Now that we are saved, we have power, not in ourselves, but through Jesus, who now lives in us. In John 10:28-29, Jesus spake of His sheep in eternity past (My Father, which gave them to Me - this is before He even went to the cross, so Salvation hadn't been offered to Gentiles, yet there are going to be both Gentiles and more Jews that will be added to the sheepfold). Which brings us to the second thing we are delivered from and that's death, or eternal separation from God. This is what makes Salvation eternal. Matthew 10:22b says, "but he that endureth to the end shall be saved." This is why we must die daily, if we turn from righteousness and return to sin, we are no longer considered delivered (Ezekiel 18:26-28). However, Salvation is offered to all who are willing to turn from sin and submit to the will of God. We have to continue to submit ourselves to the will of God. As far as Satan and rebuking, binding, what have you, sin is the power through which Satan works. Yes, he is limited by God on what he can do, because he is not in control, God is at all times. But God is the Power that works in the believer against the powers of Satan. 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 tell US to pull down the strong holds . . . Who is it that present these actions? Yes, Satan! This is who we now have the power, through Jesus, to fight. It's not the people who come against us (and sometimes each other), it's Satan and the spirits that follow him (Ephesians 6:12). Jesus didn't suffer, die, and resurrect so that He can have power over the enemy, He already has it. He did it for us. WalkingTalkingBible |
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99 | what passages bind and rebuke satan | NT general Archive 1 | WalkingTalkingBible | 118453 | ||
Salvation is eternal? So are you saying, once saved always saved? What about backsliders? Will they go to the kingdom of God just because they were once saved? So God has Satan on stand-by and everytime we "mess up" He let's him get us (a little to bring us back to humility)? If Salvation is once and for all, why are we in a spiritual warfare? Why do we have to worry about the flesh and its desires if Salvation is a "one-time deal?" Knowing that Jesus IS our protector and mediator, why, then do we have trials and tribulations? Because we're being punished for something we've done? The works of the devil are unbound through sin. Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed for its sin, why then is that same sin present today? Isn't it more than just the flesh and it's desires? I want to encourage a deeper, Holy Ghost led - study and understanding of the truth for all of us (especially me, as I am learning something new everyday). WalkingTalkingBible |
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100 | what passages bind and rebuke satan | NT general Archive 1 | WalkingTalkingBible | 118398 | ||
EdB, I only gave passages. Nowhere in my answer did I say, "We can bind Satan." Satan will be bound sometime after the Rapture (Revelation 20:2). We can bind the works of Satan, in the Name of Jesus (1 Corinthians 10:13; Jeremiah 1:10). We can also plead the blood of Jesus over ours lives and others, taking the authority over the devil that was given to us when we were filled with the Holy Ghost. In Jude 9, Michael rebuked Satan by simply saying, "the Lord rebuke you." Let's understand revile: it means to "downtalk" or "slander." We, as children of God, don't have to downtalk or slander Satan (or anyone else), it's a waste of time and breath, since he's already defeated. 2 Peter 2:10-14 is a good example of how worthless it is to downtalk or slander spirits of the devil. Again, they are already defeated. Luke 10:19 is when the disciples were given power for what Jesus had charged them to do. But we, as children of God, have also been given power, through that of the Holy Ghost, to do what He has charged us, which is no different than what the disciples were given (Mark 16:17-18). Remember, EdB, when we are no longer bound by the power of sin and death, the devil becomes our enemy. We are not fighting against people and circumstances anymore, we are now in a spiritual war against the devil and his spirits (Ephesians 6:12). You might ask "what are we in a war over?" We are fighting to keep our souls saved and our eternity with God secure and God has given us the power and authority to do so. In no way will Satan walk all over a child of God who knows Whose he/she is and who he/she is in Him. If you think I'm getting too much junk, please pray for me. WalkingTalkingBible |
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