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121 | How do I tell if she is Christian? | John 10:5 | keliy | 221317 | ||
Azure, Shalom. I just read your profile once again and I think you understand what I am going through, since you are still praying for your husband's salvation. I will join you in prayer for if two agree in prayer, (Matt 18:19-20) Shalom aleichem |
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122 | Ananias and Sapphira paid for their sin | Acts 5:9 | keliy | 213028 | ||
Thank You, Brad. part of your answer somewhat echoes a teaching of my very knowledgeable pastor, your post stated, "...it was the first time that believers had issued such a challenge to God, so it was important for God to act clearly and decisively..." My thoughts were that the church had not been formed yet, so Ananias and Sapphira were judged from the rule of the OT, and certainly not from the teaching of the NT, as found in Rom 8:1 Yet my theory holds no water, since the birthday of the Church is in 2nd chapter of Acts, and the purging of Ananias and Sapphira from the church is not until chapter 5. I was actually hoping someone could shed some further light, but as they say, we will all know soon enough :o) keliy |
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123 | Ananias and Sapphira paid for their sin | Acts 5:9 | keliy | 213056 | ||
Thank You, Cheri, I appreciate that you took time out of your schedule at work to send your thoughts. (that was very thoughtful of you :o) I also want to thank you for the link for the Torah Class mp3 studies, I listen everyday, and enjoy it very much. Praise God. I do believe this couple's sin goes back, as all sin does, to the beginning, concerning lust and pride. They were covetous of worldly wealth, and distrustful of God's providence. So in their attempt to serve God and mammon, they attempted to deceive the apostles. Trying to shortchange God, they shortchanged their very souls. My question, Cheri, had to do with why did the Blood of Christ not cover their sin? This was proposed to me by a brother who has been saved about 30 years before I. And though we were acquaintances, he (still) belongs to a church that does not accept the Word of God as the final authority for his life. So, his question, in trying to belittle the inspired Word of God deserves the best answer that the Spirit will lead me to. The convo was actually about how there is no remission of sin w/out the shedding of blood. In the OT, it was the blood of animals. In the NT, the blood of Christ put an end to the necessity of animals blood. I believe that Jesus had the final 3 words to say towards the salvation of mankind when He said, "It is finished." and the temple veil proved it. Thank you once more, in listening to the Torah Class just today, I heard the explanation of the difference between the New Testament and the New Covenant. As Tom Bradford puts it, the New Covenant was explained in the OT, and it is testified of in the New Testament. Shalom, keliy |
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124 | Ananias and Sapphira paid for their sin | Acts 5:9 | keliy | 213059 | ||
Hi Val, thank you for your response. I have looked for the answer for some time now, then I felt the Forum could be of help. My Big Book of Bible Difficulties (Geisler, Howe; Baker Books) does not even touch this verse.) Annanias and Sapphira were actually wrong on many different levels. One, they were trying to exalt themselves as far as their standing among church members. Yet, the path to greatness is always that of humility. "He that exalteth himself shall be abased. He that humbles himself shall be exalted"(Luke 14:11). While you say since they were in the church, you presume them to be Christians, I might ask you if all who attend church are Christians? I have co-workers who say they are Christians because they go to church every Sunday, and my response was "does going to a garage make you an automobile? (I knew them personally, and that they did not discipline themselves for the other six and one half days every week) I was not judgemental, just trying to shed some light in the darkness. This brings us to the parable of the wheat and the tares which I show partially here: "The slaves of the landowner came and said to him, 'Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares?' "And he said to them, 'An enemy has done this!' The slaves said to him, 'Do you want us, then, to go and gather them up?' "But he said, 'No; for while you are gathering up the tares, you may uproot the wheat with them. (Mat 13:27-29) The salvation of the pair is not mentioned in the Bible, so we should not fill in the blanks on our own. Their sins are numerous, but I will begin with pride, and greed. Yet, the sin for which they gave their lives was not the sin of holding back, because God did not require, or even ask them to give everything. The sin that likely caused their death was the sin of hypocrisy--they pretended to give all to God while they were holding back from God. Christ was building His church through His Holy Spirit and it was expanding very fast. Our Lord's exposed wisdom likely deemed that the hypocrites could not remain. He showed us that He was sovereign, and the church was quickly purged from their hypocrisy. As Jesus said, "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees which is hypocrisy." And Paul told the Corinthian church years later to "purge out the leaven therefore." I basically was looking for an apologetic answer to the brother who was belittling the wisdom of the Bible, which says all are made righteous in the eyes of God through the Blood of Christ. As Jesus said, we must forgive not seven times, but seventy times seven, there must be a reason why the Holy Spirit felt it necessary to include this story that seems to conflict with what we have been taught in other verses, such as Acts 5:31 "He is the one whom God exalted to His right hand as a Prince and a Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. All of this Val, and there is no answer to the question, and I expect I might not find the answer in this life. Lord Bless, keliy |
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125 | Ananias and Sapphira paid for their sin | Acts 5:9 | keliy | 213061 | ||
Hi Val, It is always a pleasure to discuss topics with you. This is the definition from Webster's, explaining what I meant about apologetics. 1 : systematic argumentative discourse in defense (as of a doctrine) 2 : a branch of theology devoted to the defense of the divine origin and authority of Christianity On the judging note, I said in my post that I was not being judgemental. - I did know these workers on a personal level for a long time, and when the conversation continued, I told him that going to church for an hour a week is not what gets you to heaven, if you are not going to give it another thought for the rest of the week. And, his response was, No. That is not the way it works. So, he is standing upon a works based doctrine, thinking that church attendance will gain him admission into heaven. And, if you saw the pictures posted above his desk, and the material in the drawers, you would agree. What I meant by the forgiveness reference was to get back to the original question. Why were Annanias and Sapphira not forgiven their sin? Was not the Blood of Christ sufficient to save them? Is that how our Father chastens the children He loves? By stopping their heart on the spot, the very instant of an infraction? I am not pretending to know the spiritual level of Annanias and Sapphira, so I suppose it is another possibility that the Lord cut them down to prevent them from committing the unpardonable sin. But, again. We will know the answer to this biblical difficulty when the perfect comes and all that is imperfect disappears. Thank you, Val. May God Bless you and yours. keliy |
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126 | The Author's Role | Acts 16:11 | keliy | 211440 | ||
Hello Nevvvvine, Please forgive my intrusion, but as a manner of clarification, Paul was a disciple during the time Luke was with him. Paul may not have begun as a disciple, but certainly became one, and was called to be an Apostle. Luke, who was a disciple, was never called of God to be an Apostle Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary gives the following, in part, for the definition of disciple. 1: one who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another: as a: one of the twelve in the inner circle of Christ's followers according to the Gospel accounts b: a convinced adherent of a school or individual (fn1) The word "disciple" refers to a "follower." The word "apostle" refers to "one who is sent out." While Jesus was on earth, the twelve were called disciples. These disciples followed Jesus Christ, and were taught by Him. Following Jesus' resurrection, He sent His disciples out (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8) to be His witnesses. Blessings, keliy |
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127 | The Author's Role | Acts 16:11 | keliy | 211446 | ||
Thank You, John Your gratitude is gratefully appreciated I am on a "forced vacation" right now, nothing bad -just seasonal, so I have a lot of extra time on my hands. This Forum gives me a productive outlet for the time given me, and simultaneously decreases the vast expanse between my Lord and I. Blessings to all, keliy He must increase, but I must decrease. (John Baptist) |
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128 | The Author's Role | Acts 16:11 | keliy | 211448 | ||
Hi Cheri, Sorry to hear of your trial, :o( It is always a pleasure to hear from you. I will pray for a promising prognosis (o: blessings, keliy |
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129 | Author's role in acts | Acts 28:28 | keliy | 211426 | ||
Thank you, John for pointing out my omission, I shall be more humble in the future with my posts. I apologize to Lockman for any disrespect toward them, I assure you none was intended. in humble service, keliy |
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130 | Author's role in acts | Acts 28:28 | keliy | 211439 | ||
You are very welcome. I learn a lot of information during research for my posts, so it goes both ways -thank you for your question. An instuctor at the Bible Institute that I attend says that there is a few dangers involved with the study of Scripture. One of them is: "Knowledge puffeth up" (1Cor 8:1) -But Love builds up (edifies), so we must always remember to keep our perspective, especially in the presence of non-believers. God's Blessings to you and yours, keliy |
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131 | Author's role in acts | Acts 28:28 | keliy | 211483 | ||
Brother Tim, Well it looks like it is time for me to offer another gracious apology. (o: Forgive me, everyone, please. But there is no way that I am able to cite the source, (sources in this case) because what my post actually consisted of was a mosaic of information from many different sites, arranged, redacted and edited by me. I worked hard on the post, pasting, cross-checking and deleting information, trying to answer the query at hand as succinctly as possible. I regret my actions but if you can sense my heart, I am quite contrite for my shortcoming and will promise to be diligent when I glean info from various sources to include footnotes in the future. in absense of pretention, keliy |
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132 | Author's role in acts | Acts 28:28 | keliy | 211525 | ||
May Our Lord Bless you, Brother -for your heart, your attitude, as well as your post, There is not nearly enough of this type of Christian attitude going on in our world today. I am not asking for agreement at this point,only praying that our gracious Lord will bless you thru your trials as you serve Him. keliy |
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133 | Author's role in acts | Acts 28:28 | keliy | 212510 | ||
Thank you sister Val, I attend a non-denom Bible-teaching church of approx 100 attendees. We have no membership, and no collections are passed. Only Bibles are passed out at the beginning of each service for those who do not have one in their lap (o; Our small church is very blessed to have an associate pastor who loves to teach and has a great gift to do so. He has started a Bible institute, which is now in its third year and we have been blessed with opportunities to take courses in Discipleship, Hermeneutics, New Testament Greek, and Hebrew is on the slate, as the Lord leads. This is all in addition to an hour-plus of verse by verse exposition twice per week by a pastor who is also a wonderfully gifted exegete. I feel quite blessed to have come this far in the years that I have studied, after so many of my younger years that were simply wasted. Thank you for your kindness, may our Lord bless you in the coming new year as you walk in His light. keliy |
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134 | Author's role in acts | Acts 28:28 | keliy | 212521 | ||
Hello Lionheart, (I love that screen name!) I am responding to your curiosity as to where the fellowship I attend stands in regards to tithing and giving. Well, it is quite simple, in lieu of a basket being passed, there is an "Agape Box" near the entrance to the Sanctuary. It has a slot to place tithes and offerings into it, as well as a pad of paper designated for prayer requests. The box is never spoken of from the pulpit, but when I first began attending,the Pastor had answered my query to do as I am led by the Lord. Joyful blessings to you, keliy |
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135 | What is sin? How is sin commited? | Rom 14:23 | keliy | 212811 | ||
Hello KC, If you will allow me to add to Doc's wonderful post, there are actually three different words used for sin in the Bible. They describe the same thing, -yet with a difference. The word 'sin' literally means missing the target, like an arrow that veers off to the side. But God's standard is perfection, which would amount to a perfect bullseye every single time. 'Transgression' refers to rebellion as we fight against God's absolute standards and His right to be in control. 'Iniquity' is straying off of the path. God's path is marked by truth, and we cannot improve or add to truth. But there are many distractions in the world that cause us to become sidetracked or stray from the straight path that God has marked out for us. Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psa 119:105) Grace and strength, keliy |
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136 | Rule and Reign over What? | 1 Cor 6:3 | keliy | 210999 | ||
Cheri, I must add a follow-up note, after seeing the verse above in the AMP version. The phrase, "and pronounce opinion between right and wrong [for them]?" appears to be an addition by the authors of that translation. This is because I do not find these words, or suggestions to that effect, in the Greek Text. Blessings, keliy |
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137 | Rule and Reign over What? | 1 Cor 6:3 | keliy | 211000 | ||
Cheri, Thank you for such an ineresting question ! Here is an interesting commentary, -not completely in line with my thoughts above, from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible: 1 Corinthians 6:3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels… Meaning not the ministers of the Gospel, and pastors of churches, called "angels", (Revelation 1:20) whose doctrines are examined, tried, and judged by the saints, according to the word of God; nor the good angels, who, were it possible that they could, or should publish a Gospel contrary to what has been preached by the apostle, would be contradicted, condemned, and accursed by him, see (Galatians 1:8,9) but the evil angels, the devil and his angels: and this is to be understood not of their future final judgment and condemnation at the last day, when saints will subscribe unto, and approve of the sentence pronounced upon them, and will triumph over them in their destruction; but of the judgment of them, and of their ejection out of the Gentile world, out of their oracles, idols, and idol temples, to which Christ refers, (John 12:31) and calls the judgment of this world, and the casting out of the prince of it by the ministry of his apostles; and which was now already begun, and ere long would be fully accomplished: accordingly the Syriac version renders it, "know ye not (Nnynyd akalmld) , that we are about to judge angels?" and the Arabic, "know ye not that we judge angels?" from whence the apostle infers very justly, how much more things that pertain to this life? this animal life; to the trade and business of life; to pecuniary matters, to estates and possessions in this world, about which differences may arise between one saint and another. These thoughts of course, are John Gill's and can be found at: http://bible.crosswalk.com/Commentaries/GillsExpositionoftheBible/ Peace, keliy |
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138 | Rule and Reign over What? | 1 Cor 6:3 | keliy | 211002 | ||
It's Always a Pleasure! Oseh Shalom Bimromav Hu Ya-aseh Shalom Aleinu Ve'Al Kol Yisrael Ve'Imru Amen May the One who makes peace above Make peace descend on all of us On all of us and Yisrael And let us say Amen keliy |
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139 | where does satan attack us in our mind | 2 Cor 4:4 | keliy | 220929 | ||
Hello jhardy, When satan beguiled Eve in the garden he used the desires of the flesh. As Gen 3:6 relates, And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat.... This is commonly listed as the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life. Satan incites our fleshly desires within us as he attempts to deceive us with the lies of worldly wisdom that comes mostly through unbelievers in the world around us. Satan is unable to read our thoughts, and he is unable to control us. He makes suggestions and the battle is waged within our own minds. We are the one who make the decision to follow God's Word or follow our own wisdom and desires. That is where Adam went wrong. In Gen 3:17 God chastises Adam, saying, " Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it:" I should add here that God was not angry at Adam for listening to his wife, He was angry because Adam chose to listen to his wife instead of the command from God. Satan also can physically afflict us or ones that we love with illness, crime, disasters, such as he did with Job, but he was only allowed to go as far as God gave him permission to go. Nowadays satan continuously attempts to deceive us with a false Jesus and a false gospel through false Christians. He is the father of lies. God is always true. Man is often wrong. satan mixes truth with lies in an attempt to deceive. |
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140 | Is tithing a command for chriatians? | 2 Cor 9:7 | keliy | 214798 | ||
Thank you for your reply Vintage. Yes it is true that we rob God when what all we have is His and we hoard it all for ourselves Psa 24:1 explains this, "The earth is the LORD'S, and all it contains, The world, and those who dwell in it." -as does the verse you quoted from Malachi. We belong to the Lord ourselves. Because we have been bought with a price. But still, we are not under the rule of one tenth for tithes as was commanded in the OT. keliy |
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