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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: Hatshepsut Ordered by Date |
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1 | What does it mean to be double minded? | James | Hatshepsut | 86874 | ||
James, chapter one, says that a double minded man is unstable in all his ways. He/she can't make up his/her mind about anything. Instead they vascillate either because they are unsure, lacking in faith, lacking in self esteem, don't have all the facts, or abounding in fear. Double minded means to be of two minds. It's like a two headed creature with one body and both the heads trying to go a different way. God wants that man or woman to make up his/her mind. How can we petition the father for something if we don't know what we want? It's the same when choosing career paths or life paths. We have to make a choice. I was faced with a difficult choice at one point in my life. I vascillated for two years and for two years I remained confused. I was of two minds. My thoughts were continually juxtaposed. (This kind of thinking, in its extreme form, can shattered a person' psyche.) When I made a firm choice, I received immediate clarity and a way was made for me to do what I decided to do. That's how the simple verse, "ask and ye shall receive" works. A person who is double minded, for one reason or another, cannot make up his or her mind and is unstable and confused about many things. But there is hope for that person. That hope is wisdom from God. James chapter one says that God gives it liberally (freely, in abundance) to all those who ask. Proverbs has always been one of my favorite books because it is the book of wisdom. When I get confused, that's where I go to first. It helps me to stabilze my mind. God can't do much of anything for us until we make up our minds. |
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2 | How do you test prophecy ? | Not Specified | Hatshepsut | 86870 | ||
My question is about prophecy. If someone from the presbytery comes and prophecies over you, how do you know that prophecy is from God and how do you respond to it? What if they are prophesying and you have no idea what the person is talking about? How do you test the truth of the prophecy or legitimacy of the prophet? | ||||||
3 | How do you test prophecy ? | 1 Cor 14:31 | Hatshepsut | 86886 | ||
My question is about prophecy. If someone from the presbytery comes and prophecies over you, how do you know that prophecy is from God and how do you respond to it? What if they are prophesying and you have no idea what the person is talking about? How do you test the truth of the prophecy or legitimacy of the prophet? | ||||||
4 | Who is the Bride of Christ? | Not Specified | Hatshepsut | 86594 | ||
Who is the Bride of Christ? | ||||||
5 | Who is the Bride of Christ? | Rev 21:9 | Hatshepsut | 86604 | ||
Who is the Bride of Christ? | ||||||
6 | Explaining salvation to a young child. | Not Specified | Hatshepsut | 86593 | ||
If you had to explain salvation to a child as young as four or five, or someone who is mentally challenged, how would you explain it? Just curious to see how others would answer. | ||||||
7 | Explaining salvation to a young child. | NT general Archive 1 | Hatshepsut | 86606 | ||
If you had to explain salvation to a child as young as four or five, or someone who is mentally challenged, how would you explain it? Just curious to see how others would answer. | ||||||
8 | Judgement does not heal abuse. | Jer 5:31 | Hatshepsut | 86558 | ||
Love is the premise of salvation. Salvation is the result of love(John 3:16). The body of Christ has the right to judge a man's actions, but not his spirit. Only God knows what is in the spirit of a man (or woman). You and I are on different planes of sight concerning these issues. In order to dispel what might become foolish arguments, this is my final response. |
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9 | what does John 15:15 and "friend" mean? | John 15:15 | Hatshepsut | 86527 | ||
It means the same as it does with a human friend. I can take to him about everything and anything and he doesn't judge me. He loves me in my rotten moods and even when I'm disgusted with him. When I don't talk to him for hours, even days, months, years - when I speak with him again he is still there and he is still the same. I don't ever have to worry about him telling my secrets, yet he reveals his to me. I love him and I love spending time in his presence just because. That's what it means to be a friend. That's what Jesus is to me. | ||||||
10 | Judgement does not heal abuse. | Jer 5:31 | Hatshepsut | 86523 | ||
This is a note to Scribe. Your comment concerning the church and abuse seemed pretty judgemental. Actually, that is part of the problem. Abuse is not a denominational or sectarian issue. It is not even an issue of whether or not a person is born again. You are throwing out the baby with the bath water. We are born of the spirit( Genesis 1:26,27; John 3:1-5). We are also clothed in our physical bodies (Genesis 2:7;John 3:6). If we are honest with ourselves, we will admit that, though our spirits are redeemed, our souls are in a continual state of redemption. The Bible says that we must "work out our own soul's salvation". Romans tells us to be renewed (born again) in our minds, not our spirits. None of us is guiltless, even those who have been saved by grace. While neither I nor God condone my husband's former behavior or my pastor's negligence, their salvation is not in question. Scribe, of all the churches you were in, I'm sure you do not know how many women were frightened into silence. Do you know the signs of an abusive relationship? Do you know that 1 in every 6 women in communities of faith is abused? Do you know that out of those 6, 4 of them are physically abused? Do you have any idea of the long term psychologically trauma caused by verbal abuse? Do you know that bruises may heal but the fear factor goes on for years, even for the life of the person abused? My pastor preached against abuse. She had been a victim of it herself. We disagreed on how she handled my particular case. Was she called to minister? Yes. I belonged to that congregation for fourteen years and grew tremendously under her teaching. I would not have even known enough to fight my abuser if it hadn't been for the word she had taught me. I have learned that pastors are human beings just like us and we are in sin when we put them on pedestals and dare them to make mistakes. My trust is in God, not humans. When I acknowledged this, I was able to forgive and move on. Judgement does not bring healing. All of us are guilty of foolishness at one time or many times. Does that mean we are not saved? No. It means we are hewn men. It means we are unlearned, undeveloped or underdeveloped in that area. I no longer live with my husband but I continue to pray for him. He is a man of great revelation. He was a good provider and he did the best he could with what he had. Unfortuneately for him, he was raised and nurtured in an atmosphere of violence. That is not an excuse since at any time he could have made a choice to change. Change is difficult, especially when you have to face yourself and admit your own sin. You said we don't need a movement. You claim that it is a losing game. In a society that teaches men that "head of household" means ruler and dictator, and wife means "one who serves", someone must bring about the balance. God is depending on the church to do that but first we must clean up our own house. After all, doesn't God's judgement start with us? Statistically one in every three women has been abused by someone they love. (These are only the reported cases.) Yes, a movement is needed. Over 1,000 women every three minutes dies at the hands of a loved one. Yes, a movement is needed. Women are at a 50-100 percent greater risk of fatality once they leave their abusers. Yes, a movement is needed. There were no shelters or aide in existence for families fleeing domestic violence until around 1969 or 79 and even now there are only 1,000 in the United States. You do the math. A movement by the body of Christ is definitely needed. An educated movement that works in co-existence with the social movement, not against it. Movement equals growth. Anything that doesn't grow dies, no matter what it is wombed from. Scribe, often times with us hewn men, the Spirit is indeed willing, but the flesh is weak. We are not to condemn those who sin, but to forgive and to help them. I help by continuing to love, forgive and pray for those who have abused or neglected me. The Bible tells me that when I do this, I am blessed. And so it is. Be Blessed. |
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11 | How does the church respond to abuse? | Jer 5:31 | Hatshepsut | 86513 | ||
In response to mommapbs, I was nearly in tears as I read your answer. It is very affirming to know that there is someone out there who won't sidestep the issue but will deal with it with real answers. I will definitely get the book you recommended. You also gave me more insight as I hadn't thought much, although I had read some in doing research on domestic violence, about spiritual abuse. There isn't much reading material out there concerning domestic violence in communities of faith. I am looking forward to reading your recommmendation. As to your question of whether I see the wounding or the healing - yesterday I lay on the floor relaxing and talking with a friend of mine. We were listening to Yolanda Adams singing "While Riding Through The Storm". In my former life, I was a praise dancer. As I listened to the song, I remembered a dance that I had "performed" to that piece. I smiled, though, when I remembered the storm of secretly stealing away from my home, where God brought my children and I, and how we are doing now. That song is so much more real to me. Today we have no electricity, I don't know how I'm going to pay the rent, and I am currently unemployed. In spite of all of this, I have joy and peace because I have seen God work so many miracles. I see the healing in my 7 year old son who, when I brought him here, was very violent. He is now a distinguished honor roll student entering a special program for gifted children. He wants to be a pastor when he grows up. My 11 year old has been an ambassador and conflict mediator for two schools this year. My 8 year old is less afraid and more loving than ever. My 17 year old, though still very troubled, is learning to take baby steps in the direction of her goals. My 18 year old son, now a man who lives outside of the home, is recognizing his need of God. Before we left, he believed he needed a gun. I do not really know how my 13 year old stepson is doing, but, if nothing else, I hope I have taught him by my leaving that abuse of any kind is not acceptable. In regards to protection from the law, there was none for me. I was told that if I took my children out of state, my husband could legally come and get them because he is their father. I was also told that I must sit down and mediate with him (while I was still living with him) concerning custody. You cannot mediate with a madman. I left against the counsel of the church and the law. God protected us legally, physically and spiritually. Much later, my husband and I mediated the custody of the children. It is my determined purpose to serve as many women and children as possible that live or have lived in the same situations. I have finished a book and am working on a series of books to aide those involved in domestic violence and to teach churches how to recognize and effectively counter domestic violence. I am also working with community organizations to increase awareness of the long term effects of verbal and psychological abuse. Again, thank you for your response. |
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12 | How does the church respond to abuse? | Not Specified | Hatshepsut | 86503 | ||
I have a question or rather a comment concerning domestic violence that I would like to hear others perspective on. My husband was an evangelical minister in the church. Our entire family, including our six children, were heavily involved in ministry. Two years ago, I left my husband and moved to another state almost 500 miles away because he became more and more violent. He was psychologically, emotionally, mentally and even sometimes physically abusive to me and the children. He was also sexually abusive to me. When I went to my pastor about the issue, I was made to feel as if it were my fault. Sadly, most women in communities of faith are made to feel this way, thus they stay in abusive marriages. I thank God for his power of deliverance through His word. It was only through the Holy Spirit's revelation of the word that I learned that my Father in heaven did not condone my husband's behavior or the church's turning a deaf ear to my cries and the cries of my children. I have forgiven my husband, my pastor, and all those who kept silent. My question is this: The Bible speaks very clearly about domestic violence, yet communities of faith still treat women as if they are cursed. When will the body of Christ wake up and realize that the curse Eve (woman) was cursed with in Genesis, was removed at the cross? Why do we continue to teach women to be "submissive" under any and every circumstance and yet not teach men that submission, as Ephesians speaks about it, is a two-way street. Biblical submission is not just commanded of women, but of men also. Sumbission is also not synonymous with subservience and dominance. One submits out of love and respect. It is not submission if it is forced. There are many women sitting in churches today condemned to die with plastered on smiles and spirits that have been destroyed. What is the church going to say, what is the body of Christ going to do about the issues of domestic violence that are running rampid and largely unchecked in communities of "faith". |
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13 | How does the church respond to abuse? | Jer 5:31 | Hatshepsut | 86509 | ||
I have a question or rather a comment concerning domestic violence that I would like to hear others perspective on. My husband was an evangelical minister in the church. Our entire family, including our six children, were heavily involved in ministry. Two years ago, I left my husband and moved to another state almost 500 miles away because he became more and more violent. He was psychologically, emotionally, mentally and even sometimes physically abusive to me and the children. He was also sexually abusive to me. When I went to my pastor about the issue, I was made to feel as if it were my fault. Sadly, most women in communities of faith are made to feel this way, thus they stay in abusive marriages. I thank God for his power of deliverance through His word. It was only through the Holy Spirit's revelation of the word that I learned that my Father in heaven did not condone my husband's behavior or the church's turning a deaf ear to my cries and the cries of my children. I have forgiven my husband, my pastor, and all those who kept silent. My question is this: The Bible speaks very clearly about domestic violence, yet communities of faith still treat women as if they are cursed. When will the body of Christ wake up and realize that the curse Eve (woman) was cursed with in Genesis, was removed at the cross? Why do we continue to teach women to be "submissive" under any and every circumstance and yet not teach men that submission, as Ephesians speaks about it, is a two-way street. Biblical submission is not just commanded of women, but of men also. Sumbission is also not synonymous with subservience and dominance. One submits out of love and respect. It is not submission if it is forced. There are many women sitting in churches today condemned to die with plastered on smiles and spirits that have been destroyed. What is the church going to say, what is the body of Christ going to do about the issues of domestic violence that are running rampid and largely unchecked in communities of "faith". |
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