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1361 | Unemployment cheques for the saints. | 2 Thess 3:8 | justme | 217838 | ||
You do in deed have the heart of a lion, and the tenderness of a lamb. I am sure the Master is pleased. justme |
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1362 | Qualification for elder/deacon question | 1 Timothy | justme | 99517 | ||
Imoneofgods: Welcome to the Bible Study Forum! I noticed you responded to a question posted on on July 2001. There is a good chance this person does not even have the old e-mail address and may never get your note. You have done what I once did and it is easy to do. Look at the date the post was made and you will get better response. Blessings to you, and enjoy the forum! justme |
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1363 | HOW DO WE HELP THOSE IN NEED? | 1 Tim 2:3 | justme | 214446 | ||
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1364 | Biblical - women preachers/teachers??? | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 123749 | ||
BradK: Greetings Brad. I have read with interest the thread on going, so I thought I would add to it, if that's ok. The term used in Eph. for submit means "to arrange in order" no where does the word obey come in line with submit. The reality is we are called to mutial "subjection" which is the correct translation not submission. Eph 5:21 and 22 were written together, and not intended to be separated, but kept in one context. To further help bring my point out more, the responsiblity of the husband is much more of a servant partner. Men are in deed to submit, or be subject to the wife's welfare in EVERY way, just as Jesus has done for us all. Often I see the women are subjective to the point that almost looks like slavery. Yes Brad, submission is a unpopular word today and in years past. Because men have abused and misunderstood what real Biblical understanding of being a head of the wife means. Men are to be "as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body" Eph. 5:23 May I suggest a enlightening book, EACH FOR THE OTHER by Bryan Chapell Baj\ker Books 1998. This book has so awaken my heart to how as a husband and father I need to be. Let me give you an example of just one quote. "The head of a home stands before God on behalf of his family and he lives before his family on behalf of God. This is the headship God honors." page 37. I can say this one quote has so rocked my understanding of what God expects of me, I am humbled to the very core of my being. The 13 dollar price is one of the best investments I have ever made. I am wondering what are your thoughts are? Does this awaken any feelings? Blessings Brad. justme |
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1365 | Biblical - women preachers/teachers??? | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 123750 | ||
EdB. Greetings brother: I think that this has been dialogued a number of times before, and I never tire of dropping some food for thought, in a kind respectful way. I find it interesting that in the 1800's there were many women in positions of Pastor in the United States. Most all of the Protestant denominations had women Pastors, and a good number still do today. Do women do a good job as a Pastor? Are women called to Pastor, are they barinf the fruit of ministry? How do I tell a female Pastor that has a growing church, and is preaching the Word, that she can't possibly be called? These are real issues, and I struggle with the answers. Often we equate The Women's Liberation Movement with women in ministry. Often homosexuality and feminism in the same group, and the truth is these two areas do bleed over to one another. However, when a woman has the call of God and does not align with herself in any way with such demanding of "their rights" but does prove to be a servant of Christ perhaps there is much more to God's call to minister than we fully understand? What are your thoughts? Blessings EdB. justme |
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1366 | Biblical - women preachers/teachers??? | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 123757 | ||
BradK: always good to dialogue with you Brad. In the verses you have quoted, what if any part do you feel Paul might have been relating to the culture at his time? Any thoughts? justme |
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1367 | Biblical era culture, abd Understanding | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 161280 | ||
Lionheart: I am not sure what you mean by "Mans problems and issues are no different today." Now if you mean the basic problem that man is not right with God due to our sinful choices, and we are just as lost without Christ as those from the time Jesus died for our sins, I will say you are right. However, if you mean our sins today are no different I would not agree with your assessment. For many centuries mankind has invented ways to question what God's will is. Today we have Christians debating homosexuality, what is or is not a marriage, abortion, war, and the list is really endless. Problems and issues are very well concieved by our adversery and evil one, and his demons. Lest we fall into the devils trap, we need to recognize those areas that are very hard to define. Invetro-fertialziation is but one area, even Christian do not agree on. This but one area. Any thoughts? justme |
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1368 | Biblical era culture, abd Understanding | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 161419 | ||
Doc: The issue I have with some of what you say, is there is no attempt to seek a meeting of the minds. I respect your views, but it comes accross that you are right, and the final authority. I had hoped for a kinder dialogue. You are correct that culture should not dictate our understanding of Scripture. However without understanding the culture in the time of the writtings of Scripture, we are left to assume that the culture was inspired, which it was not. My "arguement" is not an arguement it is a observation. I have witnessed the missapplication of Scripture to put a heavy burden on fellow believers, by well meaning teachers. By taking cultural settings in the Bible and applied them to believers today. That was and is my point. I am puzzled how we have some of the most skilled Doctors, Seminary Proffessors, Missionaries, and the list goes on, who are women, and yet some churches would have such people sit quietly in the church, with no use for their wisdom. I am not advocating headship over a male, simply the recognization of equality in spiritual gifts, and abilities. I offer my response in kindness, respect, and a dialogue in Christian Love. I would consider myself as the person that James speaks about as being asked to give up his seat for a more wealthy person. The word picture I am attempting to paint is, You have asked me to get out of the furthest back roe "knowledge seat" and you expect your widsom to take the final word. Is nothing correct but your view? To this I would say that fokes dont care how much you know; until people how much you care. I think I have been put down, and my intention was not to challenge but to dialogue. Blessings. justme |
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1369 | Biblical era culture, abd Understanding | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 161449 | ||
Doc: We each must stand accountable for the way we live. I am glad that even in disagreement over secondary issues that are not dependant upon salvation we can still have communion in Christ. I personally have issues with fellow believers in the Word of faoth movement. None the less there are genuine believers in WOF. The same is true for other denominations. I feel it is easy to get side tracked into disfellowshiping ourselves from others over secondary issues. I see you have some very solid valid points, and upon those points I would stand with you. On lesser issues , I can stand alone until the Holy Spirit convicts me otherwise. I thank you for responding. Peace and blessings. justme |
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1370 | Biblical era culture, abd Understanding | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 161456 | ||
Devon: Nice to hear from you, thank you. This issue and others like it are secondary to salvation. There is even some who insist on Jesus name only, being baptized front ways, and the list gets long the more we micro manage dogma to the ultimate. I have found the more love in Christ that is shown, the more freedom the church experiences, and growth comes naturally. I am Baptist by roots, but I do question areas that we take for truth rather than read for ourselves and come to a Scriptual agreement so we can defend why we believe, besides a statement our church says is what we believe. I have pastored 1 SBC, 2 American Baptist chuches, and ! Conserative Baptist Church. None of these denominations are perfect, nor is anyone got the perfect Theology. We are human and our frame is but dust. I hope this helps explain a little better where I am at this time in my life. I am medically retired and not a pastor amy longer. I am quick to remind myself to teach the Word is a responsibility that is taken too lightly. Blessings. justme |
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1371 | Woman Minister vs Biblical Truth | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 170760 | ||
Searcher56: May I kindly offer a suggestion? Why not welcome this visitor, and then suggest the Search window. Many do not know how or what this forum is or how it works. I personally do support women in ministry, and their ordianation. I know this is not the prevlent conserative view of most in the forum. However no matter what ones view, more kindness and a welcome would seem in order. If we only have a forum that agrees on everything then it leaves not much to dialogue about. I am very cautious not to tangle with some who have a very stringent unwillingness to dialogue with issues that we are not in agreement with. This limits some from even wanting to enter except on limited basis. In my opinion there is room for "in house dialogue" that may take the dialogue to agree to disagree. However, if I learn what someone else believes, I am better equiped to undersatn how to defend or agree with someone else with the same view point. I respect you, and offer this in the hope of offering something for you to consider. Blessings. Justme |
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1372 | Woman Minister vs Biblical Truth | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 170941 | ||
Searcher56: I had hoped to get some responce after my note. Perhaps I tred harder than I thought. I respect your right to ignore an old man in his far out ways. Justme |
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1373 | Why can't women lead a church? | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 229601 | ||
IsmailaGodHasHeard: I have a somewhat different understanding on women in the church. I highly respect those who have already responded, and respectfully will not debate this subject. However, I will give you something to think about. As others have said this subject has been dialogued a lot, to the point where it caused intense feelings brought to the surface, which was quite enough. Look up Galations 5:6 this is a good verse to start with. There were a number of culture issues when Paul wrote 1 Timothy 2:2, and said "But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet." Women were uneducated, and considered by some as chattel, or some more kinder husbands could see his wife as a precious possession. Agarian culture required for the husband to be protector and provider of their daily sustsistence. What education that was needed the husband had. Women had basic learning they were handed down. If Paul were alive today he would have a very different picture of women. Today women have extensive responsibalities and education, and are very knowledgeable of Scripture. The real question is the culture of Pauls era and instruction given then. Are these directives germane today? Some will say no, and that is final. Some like myself, would say, scrutinise and thoroughly investigate, examine each and every instance that the culture of the time of Paul writtings might be limited to that epoc. I say this with extreme caution, in concern that someone might think that everytime we see some verse that mentions women, the verses needs be evaluated by the culture in which Scripture was written, which is not the case. Blessings. justme |
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1374 | Why can't women lead a church? | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 229607 | ||
Beja(:-( This forum has debated this subject many times over. The core tenets of the faith are solid, and we need to be ready to defend these. You and me, as mature Christians, can agree to disagree on this subject. With respect and brotherly love in Christ, as I stated I won't debate this subject. Blessings brother Beja. justme |
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1375 | Why can't women lead a church? | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 229609 | ||
Beja (:-( We disagree. So why do you keep this going? We show others our Love for Jesus by the way we treat one another. Please, I would rather get on to more serious issues. Be assured I have no hard feelings, I just happen to see it differently. Blessings. justme |
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1376 | Why can't women lead a church? | 1 Tim 2:12 | justme | 229619 | ||
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1377 | pastor having one wife | 1 Tim 3:2 | justme | 82893 | ||
Dan58: Welcome to The Forum! Is the Biblical List a list of qualifications or of Characteristics that are required? Does when one makes Juses Lord have any barring on if a person should be apastor? Can tou tell me what Bible is the NASU, I am unfimular to it? Blessings toyou. justme |
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1378 | pastor having one wife | 1 Tim 3:2 | justme | 82925 | ||
Dan58: You have some well thought out answers, and you have gone into some length. Generally the NASB Updated is noted something like this. I have long been in a comsumer relationship with the Locknam Foundation, from 1971, so I am glad to see more people using these fine Translated Bibles. Two of my seminary proffesors were on the translation team. I am retired from pastoring earlier than I wanted due to many serious medical problems. I pastored in three Baptist Demonations, in four churches. I asked the question because I have seen much confussion over Character, and qualifications. One is how we are deep inside, the other not how we are but more of our history however ever brief. DO have any thoughts? justme |
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1379 | pastor of one wife? | 1 Tim 3:2 | justme | 172133 | ||
Kalos: Your note is perfect! Thank you for saying this as you have. For to long this has been used out of context. Great response. Blessings. Justme |
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1380 | A divorced pastor in ministry? | 1 Tim 3:2 | justme | 174543 | ||
Magellan2019: Welcome to the forum. I regret to inform you that you responded to a thread from November of 2001. Likely no one there at that will respond as if it were an recent thread. However someone else might respond as well as me. Having been a pastor, and now retired, I have seen the real life hard effects of divorce on people from all walks of life, Christians and non-Christians as well. First let me say I can hear you have a desire to be in ministry, and you say you have the "call". Scripture says many are called, but few are choosen. And the choosing is the difficult part. Part of the "call" is being acceptable and prepared. No matter how prepared we are if we are not acceptable to those who are searching for a "called" person to fill a ministry need, all the preperation in the world won't help. Most certianly there are people in ministry that make us wonder how or why any ministry could have called such a person. Personally wonder how the Word of Faith "tearchers" and so called "Prophets", and "Preachers" have managed to dupe their followers into believing they are "called" by God. Please consider that many places of Mission ministries do not consider divorced persons for being Missionaries. The Souther Baptist are just one such group that have this policy, regardless of the circumsatnces. There are some ministries who will call a divorced person if the divorced person was not aChristian at the time of the divorce. The fact that even if it is the wife who was divorced, and the husband it is his first marriage will not be acceptable to many. However, the more liberal denominations who tend to have a low view of Scripture, are mostly not concerned with divorced persons in ministry. These liberal denomiinations gererally accept homosexuality, and are more leaning to universalism. The exception of course would be the Roman Catholic Church. There are para church ministries that are solid and Scriptual who do call divorced people, if the person has a history from the inital divorce, of having dealt with the spiritual and psychological issues connected with divorce. Certianly enough time would have passed to established one as fit for serving others in Christ. I am not judging you, but in a wider opinion of Christians who are being divorced or have been divorced, no matter who filed first. As a pastor and even after being retired, I have come to the conclusion we who marry those who come to us seeking marriage need to be much more active in dealing with those who come to us after a divorce. For insatnce; if the divorced person and their former spouse is not remarried, I would insist on talking to the both of them from the former marriage. If ther is ANY hope of reconcillation, then this is what MUST be given every chance possible. When this is not what happens, we have divorce and remarriage, and the rate for a second divorce is very great. The third marriage has almost impossible odds against it, even when both are Christians. Christians divorce just about the same as non Christians, which just ought never to be. If pastors would spend the time to attempt to assure there is no hope whatsoever of reuniting divorced husbands and wives, I am sure this would make a huge impact on the Church. Is this not what Jesus expected us to do? We do not because of "hardness of heart" on someones part. There are times that nothing can be done because the divorce was the choice of either killing the marriage or the couple killing each other. The book of Hosea is an example of a marriage most would have said there is no chance to save this marriage! But, God did. The same God of Hosea is the same God of today. You did not say if there are children envolved, Hosea had children that were not his, God can heal anyones marriage if we will let Him. What hurts me deeply, is that many of the couples I married, are divorced today. I wonder what I could have done that might have help prevent these divorces. I believe if I had adopted a more in depth counseling with the couples and parents, with more emphasis on marriage on marriage being a Covenant with the couple and God, I would have been a better pastor. My bottom line if there is ANY hope of even the very slightest, I would encourage you to do all you can under Gods help to reunite yourself to your wife. Adultery is able to be forgiven. Ther is no divorce that each person does not have some responsibility. May God lead you so you can answer the "call" you believe you have been given. Peace and Grace be with you. Justme |
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