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1	Then it's all settled?	Bible general Archive 2	John Reformed	102796
	Dear Noble, Acts 11:18 When they heard this, they quieted down and glorified God, saying, "Well then, God has granted to the Gentiles also the repentance that leads to life." I must confess to enjoying our debates with one anotheron the forum. However, I don't know as if I'd define as fun :-) But they do serve to challenge our pre-suppositions. For instance, it seems that you pre-suppose that Acts 11:18 indicates repentance for "all" Gentiles. In return I would ask, why then does it not lead them to the knowledge of the truth? There is also the problem that not all gentiles are repentant. Do you see what I mean? John
2	Why do you say, "No creature can"?	Bible general Archive 2	John Reformed	102793
	Dear Ed, You said "God has decided that he will repent of the punishment planned when man repents of his sin. Why can't we accept that?" I appeciate your answer but, it seems, we still have the same problem of the two lines. For it is God who must GRANT the repentance that leads to the knowledge of the truth. 2 Tim 2:25...That brings us back to square one. John
3	TV or not TV?	1 Cor 10:31	John Reformed	102016
	Now children, don't do what we do, just do as what we say :-) Radioman, you sure know how to hurt a guy? John
4	Please I'm looking for your opinion!	Bible general Archive 2	John Reformed	102001
	Ammenment to previous post: I said the writer did not offer an answer. I was wrong. He did cite faith as the answer. I agree that faith is the answer... but faith in God and not our own ability to summon up faith by "paying the price". The writer said "We can...if we are willing..". I could'nt disagree more. "God willing", it seems to me, is far and away the most appropriate way to phrase it. Christianity is not a "pick yourself up by your bootstraps" religion. John
5	Please I'm looking for your opinion!	Bible general Archive 2	John Reformed	101992
	Hi Ed, While there is some truth in what the writer says, I find it overly critical; an idictment of all people, in all churches in America. That is obviously not the case. The tone of the writer is somewhat self-righteouss. He complains, but offers nothing but complaints as if he is above it all! I thought that Satan was the accuser of the brethren. I know...I've been guilty of complaining and hand wringing also. But that don't make it right! Which one of us does not pray and long for God to give us the strength and grace to live our lives as Christ led His? We all desire a much greater degree of holiness and obediance to be manifested in our walk of faith. Listen! God is on His throne. He is ruling over His creation and He will accomplish all His good pleasure. That is the great comfort that the saints stand on. Things may look grim and the church may seem to be tottering on the brink, but Praise God, He will hold us up by His power and might and we will see the final victory! Things looked pretty bad to God's children after the crucifixtion also...It was Friday...but Sunday was coming. Take courage. The angels of the Lord are encamped all around us and we're all in this fight together. Your brother in Christ, John
6	Prayer without an Answer???	John 17:23	John Reformed	101831
	Dear Thokozani, God always hears our prayers. They are the means by which His will is worked out in our lives. But our Heavenly Father knows what is best for His children and so not all that we ask for is given to us. This is very hard for us to accept, especially when we see no reason for God to refuse our prayer. The Bible does not say that following Christ will not be hard at times and so we must be prepared to face trials and disappointment. He will see us through them all! "For we walk by faith and not by sight". Do not let anyone tell you that it is your fault that you do not recieve every thing you pray for. That you lack faith or some spiritual gift. That is a lie. Rom 8:27,28 and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the WILL OF GOD. And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. May God Bless You, John
7	Need the Verse for Bible Is Sufficient	1 Tim 3:15	John Reformed	101695
	1 Tim 3:15 but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. Dear Junmeskie, The church is the "pillar" which supports the truth. The truth is Scripture itself. John 17:17 "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth. It is the "Word" that is truth and individual christians have been given the Holy Spirit as a helper to enlighten our minds and hearts to that truth. It is true that not one of us have been given a perfect understanding, and we disagree among ourselves over many things which pertain to the Bible. Nevertheless, God is working in us to accomplish His good pleasure. That which appears chaotic to us at this point in time will be made clear in eternity, and the eternal plan of God will will bring forth praises from His saints which will fill the universe with their sound. When all is said and done, all of our interpretations of what is "Written" will all be shown to have fallen short of their true magnificance. Til Then, John Reformed
8	What is an Apostle?	Bible general Archive 2	John Reformed	101525
	Dear Thokozani, Welcome to the forum! The following is the definition from Easton's Bible Dictionary: Apostle - a person sent by another; a messenger; envoy. This word is once used as a descriptive designation of Jesus Christ, the Sent of the Father (Heb. 3:1; John 20:21). It is, however, generally used as designating the body of disciples to whom he intrusted the organization of his church and the dissemination of his gospel, "the twelve," as they are called (Matt. 10:1-5; Mark 3:14; 6:7; Luke 6:13; 9:1). We have four lists of the apostles, one by each of the synoptic evangelists (Matt. 10:2-4; Mark 3:16; Luke 6:14), and one in the Acts (1:13). No two of these lists, however, perfectly coincide. Our Lord gave them the "keys of the kingdom," and by the gift of his Spirit fitted them to be the founders and governors of his church (John 14:16, 17, 26; 15:26, 27; 16:7-15). To them, as representing his church, he gave the commission to "preach the gospel to every creature" (Matt. 28:18-20). After his ascension he communicated to them, according to his promise, supernatural gifts to qualify them for the discharge of their duties (Acts 2:4; 1 Cor. 2:16; 2:7, 10, 13; 2 Cor. 5:20; 1 Cor. 11:2). Judas Iscariot, one of "the twelve," fell by transgression, and Matthias was substituted in his place (Acts 1:21). Saul of Tarsus was afterwards added to their number (Acts 9:3-20; 20:4; 26:15-18; 1 Tim. 1:12; 2:7; 2 Tim. 1:11). Luke has given some account of Peter, John, and the two Jameses (Acts 12:2, 17; 15:13; 21:18), but beyond this we know nothing from authentic history of the rest of the original twelve. After the martyrdom of James the Greater (Acts 12:2), James the Less usually resided at Jerusalem, while Paul, "the apostle of the uncircumcision," usually travelled as a missionary among the Gentiles (Gal. 2:8). It was characteristic of the apostles and necessary (1) that they should have seen the Lord, and been able to testify of him and of his resurrection from personal knowledge (John 15:27; Acts 1:21, 22; 1 Cor. 9:1; Acts 22:14, 15). (2.) They must have been immediately called to that office by Christ (Luke 6:13; Gal. 1:1). (3.) It was essential that they should be infallibly inspired, and thus secured against all error and mistake in their public teaching, whether by word or by writing (John 14:26; 16:13; 1 Thess. 2:13). (4.) Another qualification was the power of working miracles (Mark 16:20; Acts 2:43; 1 Cor. 12:8-11). The apostles therefore could have had no successors. They are the only authoritative teachers of the Christian doctrines. The office of an apostle ceased with its first holders. In 2 Cor. 8:23 and Phil. 2:25 the word "messenger" is the rendering of the same Greek word, elsewhere rendered "apostle." God Bless, John Reformed
9	Family commitment?	Luke 14:26	John Reformed	101451
	Perhaps you should re-read the post from Compudex. I thought it was an excellent answer your to question. John Reformed
10	Are Christian apologetics unbiblical?	1 Pet 3:15	John Reformed	101165
	Every time I see your name I wonder if you were in the Navy? :-) I was a Radarman3 myself. But getting back to your question...I do agree with your contention that logical arguements are not unbiblical per se. In fact they can be used effectively to shoe the listener that faith itself is not anti-intellectual. My problem is when faith is placed in the power of arguements themselves. In other words, the mis-use of logic. The idea being "if only I can prove by nature itself that God is, then this person is bound to see the light!" John
11	Is the husband the priest of the family?	Hebrews	John Reformed	101095
	Dear Mammaw, Welcom to the "Forum"! Ihave not found any passge that would indicte that the husband alone is the priest of the family. 1 Pet 2:9 But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; Rev 5:10 "You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon the earth." However, the godly husband is the head of the family as Christ is the head of the church. Eph 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body May God bless you through your involvement with us. John Reformed
12	Hebrews....Is this book only for the Jew	Hebrews	John Reformed	100909
	No Skeets, These Hebrews had believed the gospel and had been "born again". John
13	Searching for thr truth	Bible general Archive 2	John Reformed	100742
	"If we comply with just these two commandments and live our lives accordingly,we shall be on good ground and when the time comes we shall be on our way to our desired final destination--Heaven" Dear FytRobert, Ah, if only we could our dear Lord would not have to had to suffer as He did in our place. Who among us so loves God or his brothers that he could be said to be in perfect compliance to the law of God? No my friend, the "good ground" upon which we must rely is that which surrounds Calvary. Rom 3:20 because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin. Gal 3:24 Therefore the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified by faith. John
14	Isn't it a relay race?	2 Cor 5:17	John Reformed	100739
	Hopefully Noble, one's doctrines grow deeper and closer to the full truth as we study and pray. I don't believe that we should ever take a close-minded attitude when discussing any topic; especially God's Word. Take the Incarnation for example. Can any of us say that our eagle eye has percieved it clearly or our plumb line sounded it's depths? "It has been said by some one that "the proper study of mankind is man." I will not oppose the idea, but I believe it is equally true that the proper study of God's elect is God; the proper study of a Christian is the Godhead. The highest science, the loftiest speculation, the mightiest philosophy, which can ever engage the attention of a child of God, is the name, the nature, the person, the work, the doings, and the existence of the great God whom he calls his Father. There is something exceedingly improving to the mind in a contemplation of the Divinity. It is a subject so vast, that all our thoughts are lost in its immensity; so deep, that our pride is drowned in its infinity. Other subjects we can compass and grapple with; in them we feel a kind of self-content, and go our way with the thought, "Behold I am wise." But when we come to this master-science, finding that our plumb-line cannot sound its depth, and that our eagle eye cannot see its height, we turn away with the thought, that vain man would be wise, but he is like a wild ass's colt; and with the solemn exclamation, "I am but of yesterday, and know nothing." No subject of contemplation will tend more to humble the mind, than thoughts of God. We shall be obliged to feel— "Great God, how infinite art thou, What worthless worms are we!" But while the subject humbles the mind it also expands it. He who often thinks of God, will have a larger mind than the man who simply plods around this narrow globe. He may be a naturalist, boasting of his ability to dissect a beetle, anatomize a fly, or arrange insects and animals in classes with well nigh unutterable names; he may be a geologist, able to discourse of the megatherium and the plesiosaurus, and all kinds of extinct animals; he may imagine that his science, whatever it is, ennobles and enlarges his mind. I dare say it does, but after all, the most excellent study for expanding the soul, is the science of Christ, and him crucified, and the knowledge of the Godhead in the glorious Trinity. Nothing will so enlarge the intellect, nothing so magnify the whole soul of man, as a devout, earnest, continued investigation of the great subject of the Deity. And, whilst humbling and expanding, this subject is eminently consolatary. Oh, there is, in contemplating Christ, a balm for every wound; in musing on the Father, there is a quietus for every grief; and in the influence of the Holy Ghost, there is a balsam for every sore. Would you lose your sorrows? Would you drown your cares? Then go, plunge yourself in the Godhead's deepest sea; be lost in his immensity; and you shall come forth as from a couch of rest, refreshed and invigorated. I know nothing which can so comfort the soul; so calm the swelling billows of grief and sorrow; so speak peace to the winds of trial, as a devout musing upon the subject of the Godhead. It is to that subject that I invite you this morning. We shall present you with one view of it,—that is the immutability of the glorious Jehovah. "I am," says my text, "Jehovah," (for so it should be translated) "I am Jehovah, I change not: therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed." There are three things this morning. First of all, an unchanging God; secondly, the persons who derive benefit from this glorious attribute, "the sons of Jacob;" and thirdly, the benefit they so derive, they "are not consumed.' We address ourselves to these points." (C.H. Spurgeon) God Bless, John
15	Do you have to be baptised to be saved	Bible general Archive 2	John Reformed	100550
	Dear James, The guiding principle for me is that we are saved by grace alone, by faith alone in Christ alone. This principle was the foundation of the Protestant seperation from the popes of Rome who had concocted a complex theology of salvation that included works as a requirement for salvation. John 14:15 "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. "Be baptized" is a command! Acts 10:48 And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Rom 3:28 For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law. The desire to please Christ by obeying His commands is an "evidence" that a person has truly been "born again" and is indeed a new creature in Christ. John Reformed
16	Do you have to be baptised to be saved	Bible general Archive 2	John Reformed	100547
	Dear James, The guiding principle for me is that we are saved by grace alone, by faith alone in Christ alone. This principle was the foundation of the Protestant seperation from the popes of Rome who had concocted a complex theology of salvation that included works as a requirement for salvation. John 14:15 "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. "Be baptized" is a command! Acts 10:48 And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Rom 3:28 For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law. The desire to please Christ by obeying His commands is an "evidence" that a person has truly been "born again" and is indeed a new creature in Christ. John Reformed
17	Is the sin nature substance or mind set?	Phil 3:9	John Reformed	100425
	Dear Pam, The sin nature is the inclination of man's heart toward that which is wicked. Before we were born again, we were slaves to sin and were captive to the devil to do his will (2 Tim 2:26). Christ has rescued us and freed us from our captivity. He has placed within us a new heart that is inclined toward good. Yet we still struggle against what is left (the remnants) of our old man's nature. Nevertheless we are to consider our old nature as dead and crucifed! The Bible does use the word "flesh" when speaking of our natural tendency to sin, but, please don't make the mistake of thinking that it means the body is evil in itself. God Himself created our fleshly bodies and said they were good. Am I on the right track? John
18	How do you "share the Gospel?"	Matt 28:18	John Reformed	100282
	Dear mmomapbs, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; I am all for personal sharing of the gospel, but the great commission (matt 28:19,20) was given to the the church leaders who were the eleven disciples (Matt 28:16). I am not taking this passage so literally as to think it applied to them alone! What I do believe is that, the principle which we may safely take from Jesus' command, is that the church elders are the ones whose task it is to lead the rest of us into spreading the "Good News". It is important and neccessary that the saints be equipped prior to going into the world. We would'nt send out babes among the wolves, would we? Sometimes I think we (especially American christians) are too individualistic. The old "Lone Ranger" mind set. John
19	must one baptized,holy spirit?	Gal 2:20	John Reformed	100276
	It's not a question of what we must do, rather, what Christ is doing in me. We are His workmanship! John
20	evidence being filled with holy spirit	Romans	John Reformed	100274
	Dear Rev Red, Rom 8:16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, There is also the evidence in our love for the brethren; the manifestation of good works in our lives; progressive holiness; hatred of sin and longing for heaven. Their are many true believers who do not speak in tongues and do not hold that it is an evidence of the filling of the Holy Spirit. John Reformed

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