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61 | Does child die for fathers sin? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 174419 | ||
We know that marriage is an institution ordained by God, and we are talking about lineage at this point as well as the throne of David. To me, as I am understanding it, this is a good example of God’s sovereignty. What He has ordained will come to pass. What He plans regarding men He works out in spite of men and their choices or behaviors. Consider Absalom, the eldest living son of David at the time of Bathsheba’s child’s death. As the eldest living son, Absalom would be in line for the throne. We know that Absalom was the fruit of polygamy and we know that it worked out that he did not succeed the throne. Very specifically, I believe that Solomon was chosen to succeed his father and God worked through the details to accomplish His purpose. I haven’t studied the issue enough to really support this in depth. I will try to respond to the other passages you mentioned in your last post but don’t have the time now. I’m busy getting ready for a 4th cook out and my grandson is demanding attention. God bless, Jeff |
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62 | What if both parties want a divorce? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 175848 | ||
Your welcome! I was hoping my answer didn't come across as self-righteous. I have struggled with this topic personally. There was a time I wanted out of my marriage; I was already a Christian and searched the Scriptures for a way out. I praise God that He provided such a clear and understandable answer to this problem in His word. When I look at my wife, my marriage, and my life today, I thank God that I did not find a "way out". At the same time, I hate to see another struggling in their marriage and realize that it's about as tough a position to be in as any other. Jeff |
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63 | What if both parties want a divorce? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 175849 | ||
Hey Face, I'm standing up. I am definately, really willing to love my wife like Christ loved the church. With that said, I fail daily in that task. He knows it and she knows it. I am thankful for the example that He gave me though. It makes my failure and sin that much more clear. My sin, when it's revealed, turns me to Him. |
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64 | What if both parties want a divorce? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 175850 | ||
Good points Justme, but I would point out that love isn't something we "learn" to do. It's never taught that way in Scripture. Love isn't something we learn to do, but getting along is. Love is a choice. We choose to love someone like Christ chose to die for us. I personally believe that the lack of understanding in this area is a primary reason we have so many divorces in the world today, not to mention within Christianity. Thanks for the good points, Jeff |
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65 | What if both parties want a divorce? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 175884 | ||
Hello Justme, Your statement about prarranged marriages is subjective. I do agree that genuine Christ-like love comes when we make Christ Lord. Jeff |
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66 | What if both parties want a divorce? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 175885 | ||
Hey face, absolutely. It's really a simple concept to understand when we take time to truly consider it. Maybe not so obvious when we are simply considering man's love for man. But when we attempt to describe love as "Christ-like", it really starts to make sense. Based on my understanding of Scripture, I don't find it taught that Christ went through a process of "learning to love" us. Furthermore, I don't see the concept of love as being one of feelings and emotions; rather one of behavior and actions. While the imperfect nature of the flesh often behaves impulsively and reactionary, the Bible's command for a man to love his wife as Christ loved the church is unmistakably referring to intentional acts of the husband's will. In other words, deciding or choosing to behave in a certain way. I may be corrected by one of the several true theologian members; but to my understanding, if one is commanded, one must have the ability to choose to obey. God bless, Jeff |
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67 | What if both parties want a divorce? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 175891 | ||
You may have missed the point. I'm not sure how my comment presented as elevating myself over another. Just the opposite was my intent and I believe discernable if you reread it. I was offering my understanding of the topic while at the same time acknowledging that there are those who are much mor knowledgeable regarding the teachings of Scripture than I am. When I make comments like the one you are addressing; it is my way of inviting others to redirect my thinking on a topic. But thanks for the warning. Jeff |
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68 | What if both parties want a divorce? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 175926 | ||
No problem. And that is a good warning to be heeded. I think most of us have gone through that period where we put our faith in another person and listen to there teachings like they were the gospel; even those that weren't. Long past that though. I don't even trust my own understanding anymore. If I can't line it up (so to speak) with Scripture, I don't commit to it. Again, thanks for the consideration, Jeff |
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69 | What if both parties want a divorce? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 175927 | ||
Absolutely, and thanks for chiming! Jeff |
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70 | Mary's virginity remained intact | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 180610 | ||
Steve, Very solid delivery of what I believe many of us were thinking but had not yet put to words. Good job. Jeff |
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71 | how do you deal with seeing demons | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 180715 | ||
Hello anto, It's interesting that you would ask such a question and then reject sound advise. God does give gifts my friend, and one of those gifts is the mirical of modern medicine. Very specifically, there are medications that can help you with both your hallucinations as well as your apparent delusional thinking. My recommendation was not meant as an insult. It was a very serious recommendation and sound advise. Are you able to show in scripture where "seeing demons" is a gift from God. As a matter of fact, can you mention a single example in the bible where any man "saw a demon". Further still, can you give a single example where our Lord Jesus christ, in the flesh, "saw a demon". I would save you some time in telling you not to bother looking because you will not find it. but on the other hand my friend, the time searching will expose you to much needed time in the Scriptures. It's important that we don't attempt to mystify the things of God to include His word to us. I hope you will consider my words seriously, Jeff PS. I am a Christian by the grace of God. |
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72 | Does it really matter? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 181156 | ||
Kalos, good post. And if anyone's interested, the full text to Ryken's book "The Word of God in English" can be downloaded for free @ http://www.esv.org/translation/woge Jeff |
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73 | I NEED A TRUE FRIEND THAT IS A CHRISTIAN | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 181270 | ||
Hello MWLaine, Your response to MommieSadie sounds sencere but might I caution you? Please be careful not to teach that an emotional experience (such as having the hair on your neck raise) is the indicator of the Holy Spirit's work. Personally, I've had the hair on the back of my neck raise during a scarry movie. What I have learned after years of hearing sermons is that the true test of witness is that of Scripture. I appreciate that your focus seems to be that of comforting MommieSadie (although her/his post was a couple of months ago) but that comforting should be consistent with the teachings of God's word. God bless, Jeff |
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74 | I NEED A TRUE FRIEND THAT IS A CHRISTIAN | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 181365 | ||
Hello MWLaine, sorry to take so long to respond, I didn't even turn on my computer last night, my wife had me baking cookies. I appreciate that you are not a theology major; nether am I. The concern that I expressed regarding your post was sincere and most definitely in the spirit of encouraging bible study. But more importantly, I was concerned that we don't allow unbiblical teachings to hang out there on the forum unaddressed. I might use even your last post that I am responding to as an example. You wrote: "PS: Jeff the Holy Spirit was bearing witness with your spirit that you should not have been watching whatever scary movie you were watching." Really? Why would you make such a statement? "the Holy Spirit was bearing witness..." It is these kinds of unfounded statements that stray far from bible study and deep into speculation based on a whole lot of assumption. So the point that needs to be made here is this. Absolutely God gave us emotion. We are mistaken, however, if we believe that those emotions are in any way intended to validate what is true and what is not. Once again, and referring back to your original post, it is only by God's word, the Holy Bible, that we are to test what we here to see if it is true. Acts 17:10-11 (NASB95) 17:10 The brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so. Please also see 2Tim 2:15. Hope this is helpful, Jeff |
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75 | I NEED A TRUE FRIEND THAT IS A CHRISTIAN | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 181367 | ||
Hello MWLaine, This post is an attempt to prevent the course of this thread from continuing in the negative tone that it seems to be going. I will try once again to address the issue that has raised some concern. You posted to Doc, "I am clueless as to what you mean "to teach that experiences can lead us to right conclusions about the work of God." I don't think I alluded to that at all in my encouragment of MommieSadie but you must think so." This is the original statement that you made that we have attempted to address. "If you have ever listened to a Sermon that caused the hairs on the back of your neck to raise then it is an indication that the Holy Spirit is bearing witness with your consience that the words you are hearing are true." What I have tried to say (along with others) is that no, this absolutely is not any indication that the words you are hearing are true. Only testing what we hear against the truth of Scripture can validate what you have heard is true. As I said before, I believe your intentions toward MOMMIESAIDIE were sincere. But what we teach doesn't stand on our good intentions. Please accept this as sincere, caring concern. God bless, Jeff |
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76 | I NEED A TRUE FRIEND THAT IS A CHRISTIAN | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 182123 | ||
Hello brother Mark, No problem with the delay, it was actually right on time. My participation on the forum has been very light in recent weeks as I too have been busy with personal stuff. I can certainly appreciate and agree with much of what you have said in this recent post. I also believe that we are closer to agreement the more we come to understand each other. As I believe I have said, some things that might be appropriately said and further explained and explored face to face are not as convenient in the forum setting. Things such as "this is an indication of..." just hang out there on the screen and where there is not scripture supporting the statement it begs to be addressed and clarified. I believe that it is often that the author being called to account didn't mean, or even intend to imply the point that is being debunked. Still, for the sake of integrity, clarification should be required. As forum members, we have agreed to uphold that. As Christians, we have a responsibility to the same. Some quick points regarding your recent statements. You wrote: "If an expositer, standing at the podium preaching the Sermon, is being true to his/her calling then the words being spoken are true and are intermingled with scripture from the bible. " I see your point but still emphasis; the only "words being spoken" by the preacher that can be qualified as teaching the truth are those that are consistent with the truth of Scripture. I take from your statement that you believe that. The important thing is though, that we have absolutely no way of knowing for sure that, as you put it, the expositor "standing at the podium preaching the Sermon, is being true to his/her calling..." And yes brother, Mel Gibson's The Passion of The Christ was a very touching and emotional. I've seen it through three times and been teared up each time. While appreciating it for what it was/is, I still have to be careful not to base my doctrine on it and recognize the liberties the movie takes in presenting the gospel. This was especially important in the discussions I have had with my family about the film. So our task continues to be the study of God's word and to teach the truth found therein. God bless, Jeff |
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77 | DEPRESSION AND CHURCH ATTENDANCE | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 182700 | ||
Hello again saved. The post by kalos was very informative. Allow me to comment further. It's not the plane that takes God's message to the lost that is the issue. It's the multiple planes and homes and cars and boats, most expensive clothing and jewelry, etc., etc., etc. that is the concern. furthermore, it is the way in which they obtain their wealth that is the most sinful. Selling prayer and even salvation if that were possible. As for the taxes for the bombs, I'm thankful to be safe in a cruel and hateful world. I do want to address something very specific that you wrote. I will quote you. "I believe if a minister's Material blessings stem from His or Her "GIVING" it is scriptual for them to be blessed for the "KINGDOM'S SAKE". In other words, being too poor can not represent the KING OF KINGS very well. " I respectfully say that your theology needs correcting from Scripture. What best represents the Christian life lived out here on earth is exemplified in the recorded lives of Jesus Christ, Paul, and others. I'll leave you to study that on your own, but I will say that material poverty was certainly the case. "in other words" my friend, being poor or rich has little or nothing to do with representing the Kingdom of God. It is in what we do with the little we have or the abundance we might be blessed with that will demonstrate the work of Christ in us. Of course it is also true that many who "name it and claim it" in the name of the Lord might be said to best represent what the Kingdom is not. In the love of Christ I urge you to find a bible teaching church. Know for sure that faith is a gift of God and nothing we are capable of producing ourselves (Romans 13:3, Eph 2:8) It is not a magical thing set in motion by the intensity of our thoughts, words, and efforts resulting in our prosper. I hope this helps, Jeff |
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78 | CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 182712 | ||
Hello saved, Great question. Cuddle gave a very good response. I wanted to add some additional comment to your question. It sounds like you are bothered by the humanity that infects Christianity. That's good to hear and I share many of your same concerns. One thing that we should all stand for though is the soundness of doctrine. I agree with you that no one has the right nor the authority to judge the doctrine of another. Where one's doctrine is wrong, it is the Scriptures themselves that judges it wrong. While some issues are and should be open for discussion, it is my opinion that others are not. I will give you one example of the later. There have been many who have taught in the name of Christianity that have declared various doctrines that lead to salvation. But the Scriptures only teach one. A single way to salvation and absolutely no other, through faith in Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12, 1Tim 2:5, John 3:36, etc.) the fullness of which is clearly laid out in Scripture. As for different forms of worship and different standards of day to day living I see no problem as long as those forms and standards do not contradict the truth of Scripture. Allow an illustration. I remember once hearing a man who I consider a wonderful bible teacher answer a woman's question. She was complaining that the church fellowship she was attending required women to wear dresses or skirts and no pants in public. She was trying to decide if she should commit membership to the local body. The churches position was that this rule represented what the church believed to be scriptural teaching of a woman's responsibility to present modestly. Having listened to this teacher on radio for years I couldn't wait to hear how he would respond. I must say his response was unexpected but appropriate. He asked her if the church taught that a woman's salvation depended on whether she did or didn't obey the no pants rule. Her response was "NO". So then, what is the problem. This teacher went on to say something along the lines that if wearing pants is that important and you do not feel convicted by Scripture that it is sinful then look for another church. The point seemed to be that she was totally focused on the wrong thing. She was fixed on her pants (probably designer) and was allowing that issue to be the highest priority in her decision to fellowship or not. At the time I expected the teacher to answer with a firm announcement that the church's rule on pants was unscriptural. But he didn't bite. Didn't even nibble. He simply refocused her attention on what was important. Most of us would likely benefit from more of that. don't be discouraged by the imperfections of the church. The Lord is, what did we say, "the Lord of lords and the King of kings." He, and only He will make His church perfect according to His plan. Eph 4:11-16 11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, 14 so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. 15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love. ESV God bless, Jeff |
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79 | Are visions/dreams of this sort demonic? | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 183307 | ||
Brother Hank, You are right as always on these types of issues. I hope that you and other members will allow for my brief response to Buffy as these issues are everyday familiar to me in my work and I viewed this situation as a potential, immediate risk, and high risk situation for Buffy's young twelve year old granddaughter. While I respect the purpose and intent of the Forum as well as the potential dangers of unintended use of the forum, my professional ethics required some kind of response. Praying patients, Jeff |
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80 | Abiding in Christ | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 183438 | ||
Good points kalos. And what of the man who has not yet reached this level of fellowship with the Lord? Would it be accurate to say that that man's abiding would be best described as a consistently improving situation that is ever drawing closer to the state which you have described? Would this understanding be consistent with that of being sanctified? Thanks for your feedback, Jeff |
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