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621 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | jlhetrick | 167032 | ||
Hello ebrain, I'm curious about the statement you made. you wrote: "In our Lord's day the unforgivable sin was to describe the Holy Spirit's work, as the work of the Devil, see Matthew 12:22-32, in our day it is calling the Holy Spirit a lier." Where in scripture were you convinced that the "unforgivable sin" was one thing in the days Jesus walked the earth and is something else today in our time? I'm just curious because I have never heard this teaching before. Thanks, Jeff |
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622 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | jlhetrick | 165125 | ||
Hi Kalos, Thanks, Doc already explained it to me and it was helpful to learn this. Thanks again. PS. there are many foreign language words in the dictionary. I have enough trouble with the English ones. I wonder how many English words I wouldn't even recognize much less know their meaning??? Jeff |
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623 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | jlhetrick | 165111 | ||
OK Doc, Now I understand. Thanks. Jeff |
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624 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | jlhetrick | 165106 | ||
Hello Doc, Thanks for making this clear for me. I have a higher education and multiple degrees and honestly have never encountered the word in any writing. Of course, my studies have probably been far different from yours. Anyway, to my discredit, I have had a "personal" distaste for many of your posts because it appeared to me that you were being outright rude and even childish with the use of (sic). This was, of course, when I did not understand the meaning. I admit that this is a reflection on my own personality. Now that I understand the meaning, I will not be offended in the future. A word of caution again though, others may still be. Sincerely, Jeff |
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625 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | jlhetrick | 165104 | ||
Help me understand. You write: "The word "sic" is Latin. It means "thus." It is used to indicate that a quote was being duplicated as it appeared in the original, without correcting its errors." I'm confused by this statement. Are you saying that it is appropriate to quote someone in a way other than duplicating what they have said. By correcting errors (which of course one would first have to assume they are right and the one they are quoting is wrong). I am probably still not getting you, but I have always believed that a quote meant that you were restating exactly what the one you are quoting said or wrote. Otherwise it would not actually be a quote. Am I right or am I misunderstanding you? All this aside; do you believe that it would be best that we stick to the English language so that misunderstandings like mine are not a concern? We do have enough of a problem with misunderstanding one another when using our own language. Just a thought. I have really been offended by your use of "sic" used in many posts including some to me. Regarding the "true" meaning of the word and what it is "used to indicate" (in Latin) it served me no purpose regarding redirection, reconsideration, or otherwise assisting in teaching me. What it did was offend me as well as others. Jeff |
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626 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | jlhetrick | 165097 | ||
My apologies, Perhaps you should have used English to convey your point. My apologies for not understanding Latin. Jeff |
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627 | explain the doctrine of predistination | Rom 9:13 | jlhetrick | 165074 | ||
Hello Doctrinesograce, "sic"? Once again brother, unbecoming behavior. It is not necessary for me to point out where you have misrepresented someone. It is clear to all in this very thread. Please refer to: post #165049. Your wording does not honestly reflect any meaning that Mr. Moran was clearly teaching. It's not my intention to quibble with you so please, accept redirection as you expect those whom you redirect to, without resorting to school yard language "(sic)". |
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628 | Paul had problems? No one acts good? | Matt 11:28 | jlhetrick | 164970 | ||
Hello Edwin, Yes, Paul referred to himself as chief among sinners, though I have felt at times that I could challenge him for that title. I believe that this self-proclaimed title represented what he illustrated in Romans chapter 7. Thankfully, Paul understood that while he was a long way off from being made perfect, the gift of grace through Christ had already freed him from the slavery to sin though the struggle with the "old" nature continued. Thanks for your continued insightful posts. sincerely, Jeff |
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629 | Paul had problems? No one acts good? | Matt 11:28 | jlhetrick | 164956 | ||
Ebrain, Very well put. I hadn't been aware that there were any who thought differently regarding these clear teachings in Romans. I was concerned by the position atdcross was taking. But that is what the forum is for, so that we can consider these things and let the word of God straighten them out for us. Wich writer in the bible referred to himself as "chief" of sinners? Sincerely, Jeff |
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630 | How do you just let GOD? | Mark 9:24 | jlhetrick | 164873 | ||
Hello brother Lionheart, I agree. I didn't have my email address included in my profile for some time until I saw the benefit of it. I have received some personal contacts from some on the forum and made some as well. I think it is great, especially because I feel a little closer to those I have shared emails with. It does make it more personal. For those of us that are really busy with life, it is a great benefit. Feel free to email me anytime, if I'm slow to respond it's only because I'm busy but I eventually get around to checking my mail. Sincerely, Jeff |
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631 | How do you just let GOD? | Mark 9:24 | jlhetrick | 164822 | ||
Hello again Tim, I agree that the process of communication is greatly complicated by the limitations of the forum. If it were possible to have made my post privately to needinghim I would have done so. Other forums have this ability (and we can include our emails in "user info"). To be clear, this is not a complaint. It is actually the reason I eventually settled at "StudyBibleForum". The other's I tried attempted to include too many bells and whistles making for a very cumbersome time keeping up with who was who and what was going on. Anyway, thanks for responding and I too apologize for presenting my post in an unclear way. To my discredit, I allow time to force out my words as I have little of it these days. Sincerely, Jeff |
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632 | How do you just let GOD? | Mark 9:24 | jlhetrick | 164814 | ||
Hello Tim, Not sure why you posted the last response to me. As if I were encouraging the practice of “counseling” on the forum, I was not. My post was to needinghim and was intended to encourage him and not turn him away. It happens too often on the forum. As one who has spent time, money, and effort to become a professional in the field of Psychiatry, I agree with you that many do not have the skills and other qualifications to “counsel” in the context that you appear to be writing. That’s where the mark was terribly missed. Needinghim asked a question that was specifically regarding his spiritual condition, his relationship with God. Practically every regular on the forum is well capable of pointing directly to the word of God to both encourage and teach a brother or sister in this type of struggle. I will go further to say that anyone calling himself/herself a teacher of God’s word really has the responsibility to do so. I do not intend to argue or be in conflict with you over this issue, but the response you posted to me really does not present well. I follow the forum daily. Your argument that a person’s attempt to justify his behavior (arguing the wife’s call to be submissive so that he can justify his beating her) would be supported by forum members “jumping on the bandwagon” is not really a responsible argument on your part. Give yourself and the rest of us more credit here. You are a regular on the forum and you know better. We both know what would happen. The wife’s submissiveness would be taught in context of scripture to include the protective responsibilities of the husband. So no, this would not be a concern. You also write: “We don't know the real issues involved in the problem. Someone may think that their problem is one thing, but it could be something else entirely” This is a good point. That is why the untrained person should not attempt to do therapy. But it’s not a sufficient reason for not offering the word of God to address the identified problem or question. Let’s not forget that God knows the specifics and His word and the Spirit can cut through the mire. Finally, I do want to say that I did, in my post, agree with everyone’s directing needinghim to a qualified church leader. As mentioned I am educated and licensed in the field but you don’t see me attempting to do therapy on the forum. What I try to do is learn and teach the word of God. I saw needinghim’s issue and question as a sadly missed opportunity for that to take place. With sincerity and love, Jeff |
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633 | God helps those who help themselves? | 1 Cor 12:28 | jlhetrick | 164487 | ||
Hello Helen, Personally I believe that this saying is contrary to the teaching of scripture. The bible teaches that every one of us is actually and completely incapable of helping ourselves. Mat 9:35 Then Jesus began traveling through all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every illness. Mat 9:36 When he saw the crowds, he was deeply moved with compassion for them, because they were troubled and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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634 | Saved by belief or belief and baptism? | NT general Archive 1 | jlhetrick | 164480 | ||
exactly! And with that said, my 2 cents is this. Christians should be baptized. Not for salvation, but in keeping with the example set by Christ and also as a public testimony to our comittment to Christ. Jeff |
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635 | Saved by belief or belief and baptism? | NT general Archive 1 | jlhetrick | 164474 | ||
Hello Jayell, Well articulated. Jeff |
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636 | Believing in the Bible and E.T.'s | Eph 2:2 | jlhetrick | 164448 | ||
Hello again FOE, I took no offense at your previous post nor meant any through mine. Let me respond to this post with sincerety as well. You wrote: "Rather I would broaden your horizens. I gave to you the message I would need to hear if I felt the way that has been described here." I passionately argue that the only message that any of us need is not your own, but the message of God found in His word. What knowledge has God "made plain" to you. And I never "assumed you have no knowledge of Aliens". I stated that you write as though you believe they exist. Furthermore, in the last post you do say that you have special knowledge from God about aliens and that you do believe they exist. You write " When you are given the opritunity to expand your knowledge of God, jump on it!" I warn: if you are receiving anything from any source other than God's word (the Holy Bible), or anything that does not agree with the bible or seeks to go beyond what is written, flee from it. It is not of God. By the way, I would offer the same advise to any man including the Pope of the Catholic Church. I have no knowledge of the Pope or any recognized church leader taking such a position but if one should they are mistaken. A very basic understanding of the gift of salvation reveals that it is something offered to mankind. The conversion of aliens is as rediculous (to me) as the conversion of Angels. After all, we know angels exist, but the Pope nor any other seeks to "convert" them (to my knowledge). Refer to 1 Peter 1:12 for a little insight there. You write: Do you need to see the wind to know it is there? Have you ever tasted, felt, seen or really heard an idea? How do you know an idea exsists then? I see evidence of the wind and the Lord has blessed me with senses, logic and common sense. Regarding the idea question, it's just not a logical question. An idea is by definition something that is imagined in the mind. So, based on your logic, I guess aliens are real. That is, in the imagination and mind of some. Finally friend, spend some time studying the word of God and gaining a better understanding of the faith that saves us in Christ our Lord. When one is "converted" the Holy Spirit Himself is given by God. It is, as I mentioned previously, a faith that is given by and maintained by God, not the one converted. My point is, if one is truly converted, an alien crashing through his living room in a flying saucer couldn't shake his faith. God is our sustainer and He who began the work of salvation in us, is faithful to complete it. (see Philippians 1:6). Friend, please consider investing a portion of your time reading the bible and asking God to reveal the truth to you. Consider what it has to say about Jesus Christ. Consider what it has to say about man's hopeless condition and need for a savior. Consider Romans chapter 10 verses 9 and 10. Sincerely, Jeff |
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637 | Believing in the Bible and E.T.'s | Eph 2:2 | jlhetrick | 164421 | ||
Hello FOE, Welcome to the forum. Your post was interesting although quite assuming. Not only regarding what others believe about aliens and why, but also about God and His creation. Perhaps I can offer some feedback that might lighten your sadness with every one here. You wrote: I find it very sad that the faith of every one here is so miniscule that you have to put God Almighty who made the heavens above in such a tiny box. I have to respond to this in the context of another one of your statements. You wrote: I admit I have studied God's great creation more than his word... These two statements, I believe, are the basic premise and reason that take the air out of your position. I don't mean that rudely. Christians, what we believe and teach, in no way put God "in a tiny Box" (as if that were possible). I believe that you and others who think this way most likely come to this conclusion unjustly. Because we don't "assume" things about God or His creation, it does not mean that we attempt to limit Him. With this said, let me encourage you to put forth more of your energy and time studying the word of God. It is great that we are able to learn much about His creation (especially with the technology of today). He did intend for us to know Him in part through what we observe of His creation, as He has made them plain to us: "For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead:" Romans 1:20 Notice the statement "clearly seen". Yet you write as though you believe in the exixtance of aliens. Have you clearly seen one? If the answer is no, does this mean they don't exist? No it doesn't. But to say they do is no more than assumption and, really, what's the point? So while you encourage others to not attempt to limit God (as if we could), I encourage you to not make unfounded assumptions about Him either. If God created aliens then they exist. Your belief in them does not make them any more real as the next guys disbelief does not make them any less. What's important is what God has chosen to reveal to us and making that the primary focus of our lives. What God has chosen to reveal at this point is His word which contains all that He desires for us. Finally, with this said, I am of the opinion that it is not the one who denies aliens that "resist God" but the one who puts other things before the study of His word and before getting to know Him through the method He chose. Think it through, P.S. Our faith is not "miniscule". It is a saving faith. And it is not of ourselves, but given to us by God Himself. So please be careful when you judge another person's faith. Sincerely, Jeff |
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638 | Believing in the Bible and E.T.'s | Eph 2:2 | jlhetrick | 164420 | ||
Hello FOE, Welcome to the forum. Your post was interesting although quite assuming. Not only regarding what others believe about aliens and why, but also about God and His creation. Perhaps I can offer some feedback that might lighten your sadness with every one here. You wrote: I find it very sad that the faith of every one here is so miniscule that you have to put God Almighty who made the heavens above in such a tiny box. I have to respond to this in the context of another one of your statements. You wrote: I admit I have studied God's great creation more than his word... These two statements, I believe, are the basic premise and reason that take the air out of your position. I don't mean that rudely. Christians, what we believe and teach, in no way put God "in a tiny Box" (as if that were possible). I believe that you and others who think this way most likely come to this conclusion unjustly. Because we don't "assume" things about God or His creation, it does not mean that we attempt to limit Him. With this said, let me encourage you to put forth more of your energy and time studying the word of God. It is great that we are able to learn much about His creation (especially with the technology of today). He did intend for us to know Him in part through what we observe of His creation, as He has made them plain to us: "For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead:" Romans 1:20 Notice the statement "clearly seen". Yet you write as though you believe in the exixtance of aliens. Have you clearly seen one? If the answer is no, does this mean they don't exist? No it doesn't. But to say they do is no more than assumption and, really, what's the point? So while you encourage others to not attempt to limit God (as if we could), I encourage you to not make unfounded assumptions about Him either. If God created aliens then they exist. Your belief in them does not make them any more real as the next guys disbelief does not make them any less. What's important is what God has chosen to reveal to us and making that the primary focus of our lives. What God has chosen to reveal at this point is His word which contains all that He desires for us. Finally, with this said, I am of the opinion that it is not the one who denies aliens that "resist God" but the one who puts other things before the study of His word and before getting to know Him through the method He chose. Think it through, P.S. Our faith is not "miniscule". It is a saving faith. And it is not of ourselves, but given to us by God Himself. So please be careful when you judge another person's faith. Sincerely, Jeff |
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639 | Saved by belief or belief and baptism? | NT general Archive 1 | jlhetrick | 164246 | ||
Hello Mark, Very well explained. Thank you! |
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640 | divorce and remarriage for chirstians | 2 Corinthians | jlhetrick | 164239 | ||
Hello Luke, Your statements on sin and forgiveness are good, but I don't believe they are well thought through. Your right that Christ did come to provide atonement for all sin. But I think you might benefit from a look at Romans. A good reference place to start is Romans 5:20 - 6:2 Think on this for a while before resonding if you will. Sincerely, Jeff |
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