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1 | Why did Jesus pray to God? | NT general Archive 1 | MrsBinGA | 140502 | ||
Exodus, don't forget that God is triune, not one "Person" as many religions try to teach. Col 2:9 states: "For in him" (referring to Jesus) "dwelleth all the fulness of the GODHEAD bodily." Historical Christianity believes the following concerning God: within the Nature of the one true God exists three distinct persons, the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit - co-equal and co-eternal. With this in mind, when Jesus (The Word, or God the Son, who became flesh - John 1:1-18) dwelt on this earth, He prayed to God the Father. Jesus did NOT pray to Himself because He and the Father are totally distinct Persons of the triune God. There are many excellent posts on this Forum that discuss the Trinity in great detail. I know you will find their answers very helpful. |
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2 | Bible teachers/pastors-help! | Not Specified | MrsBinGA | 134495 | ||
Do any of you Bible teachers/pastors experience overwhelming discouragement and/or depression prior to you teaching/preaching? This has been an ongoing battle for me from the first of August when I truly believed the Lord wanted me to have a Bible study in my home. We are doing Beth Moore's study on the Fruit of the Spirit. Then last Frida, 3 days before the class, I developed a "sty" on my eyelid! I've never had one in my entire 57 yrs. of life! I'd appreciate honest answers and how you deal with this. I'm fully aware these are attacks of the enemy, but I can't seem to press through to victory. I end up cancelling the studies, which is so wrong, I know. |
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3 | Bible teachers/pastors-help! | Heb 12:1 | MrsBinGA | 134498 | ||
Do any of you Bible teachers/pastors experience overwhelming discouragement and/or depression prior to you teaching/preaching? This has been an ongoing battle for me from the first of August when I truly believed the Lord wanted me to have a Bible study in my home. We are doing Beth Moore's study on the Fruit of the Spirit. Then last Frida, 3 days before the class, I developed a "sty" on my eyelid! I've never had one in my entire 57 yrs. of life! I'd appreciate honest answers and how you deal with this. I'm fully aware these are attacks of the enemy, but I can't seem to press through to victory. I end up cancelling the studies, which is so wrong, I know. |
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4 | where does it say when jesus went to hel | Rev 1:18 | MrsBinGA | 115526 | ||
Norm, I fully agree with you that satan has no power over us in any area of our lives other than what God gives him. I am, however, curious about how satan has the "power" of spiritual death, as you seem to say Heb. 2:14 is referring to. Perhaps I'm ignorant on this, but I thought all of us, when we are physically born into this world, are "spiritually" dead as a result of sin. Our spirit-man becomes "spiritually alive" only when we are born-again through faith in Jesus Christ's substitutionary death on Calvary. If my thinking is true, then how can satan have the power of "spiritual" death? If my thinking is NOT true, then what is "spiritual death" and when are we in that condition? I'd appreciate yours thoughts/comments. Blessings, Mrs. B in Georgia |
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5 | Shepherd's Chapel t.v. cult - need info | John 8:58 | MrsBinGA | 114543 | ||
Thank you for responding. I've read CARM's article, which is very good, but didn't have the "raptureready" website. I will definitely look into that. Also, my husband and I have done a lot of "online searching" using Yahoo, Google, and Dogpile search engines. This is how we've come up with the info we do have. I guess we'll just have to contact Shepherd's Chapel and ask for a catalog of their material and order some so we can have actually documentation from the "horse's mouth". |
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6 | Shepherd's Chapel t.v. cult - need info | Not Specified | MrsBinGA | 114495 | ||
Shepherd's Chapel - does anyone have material on this t.v. cult? My husband and I have a dear friend who, we have just learned, is an avid viewer of Arnold Murray's (founder and teacher on S.C.) "teachings". But without documentation from Shepherd's Chapel "ministry" our friend will not listen to our refutations. We have found a wealth of info on the internet which "says" what Mr. Murray teaches, but the so-called documentation is either tape #s and/or t.v. broadcast dates; nothing in writing and nothing tells us how to order these tapes or broadcasts. Shepherd's Chapel website doesn't even have material for sale; just a free "Mark of the Beast" audio tape. Any help/suggestions will be most appreciated. Donna in Georgia |
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7 | Shepherd's Chapel t.v. cult - need info | John 8:58 | MrsBinGA | 114537 | ||
Shepherd's Chapel - does anyone have material on this t.v. cult? My husband and I have a dear friend who, we have just learned, is an avid viewer of Arnold Murray's (founder and teacher on S.C.) "teachings". But without documentation from Shepherd's Chapel "ministry" our friend will not listen to our refutations. We have found a wealth of info on the internet which "says" what Mr. Murray teaches, but the so-called documentation is either tape #s and/or t.v. broadcast dates; nothing in writing and nothing tells us how to order these tapes or broadcasts. Shepherd's Chapel website doesn't even have material for sale; just a free "Mark of the Beast" audio tape. Any help/suggestions will be most appreciated. Donna in Georgia |
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8 | 2Tim 2:15 Study dispensationally? | 2 Timothy | MrsBinGA | 109410 | ||
KJ, You wrote: Always with prayer we need to study the bible correctly and intelligently as we are instructed by Paul. Amen to that! There wouldn't be so much error in the Body of Christ if people would study the "whole counsel of God" on a subject instead of taking a verse here and there and making a "doctrine" out of it. Blessings to you, Mrs. B in Georgia |
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9 | 2Tim 2:15 Study dispensationally? | 2 Timothy | MrsBinGA | 108942 | ||
Hello, Ken! You asked "why is it that so many ignore the fact that one needs to study dispensationally, dividing the Word correctly?" I'm sure the answers you receive will be diversified, but in my opinion it is because this method of study takes work and discipline. Most Christians do not even read the Bible, much less take time to study it. This is why there is so much error in the Body of Christ and why it is so easy for cults to gain converts, even among "Christians" and church-goers. Majority of Christians do not know "why they believe what they believe". And what is really sad is, they are not being taught basic Bible doctrines in their churches. Years ago my husband worked with a Jehovah's Witness. This man was challenging my husband's faith in the area of the Trinity. My husband was a young Christian at the time, so he went to our pastor for help. Our pastor, of a large denomination, had no idea how to go through the Scriptures and explain this to my husband. And, yes, I believe we ARE being disobedient by not studying the Word correctly. I highly recommend the many indepth studies by Kay Arthur of Precept Ministries in Chattanooga, TN. Blessings to you, Mrs. B in Georgia |
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10 | Are you interested in studying with me? | Bible general Archive 2 | MrsBinGA | 108270 | ||
Callie, I would greatly enjoy studying the Word with you. My email address is under my Profile. Click my screen name and you'll find it. I look forward to hearing from you very soon. Mrs. B in Georgia |
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11 | Tara1 - Is Jesus true or false god? | OT general | MrsBinGA | 107396 | ||
Thank you for the compliment. If Tara1 is studying with JWs then she definitely is not reading the Bible - she's reading their materials which, as you know, is promoting their doctrine. JWs are not encouraged to read the Bible for themselves because only the "faithful and wise servant" (Watchtower) has the "authority" to interpret the Scriptures and then give the JW their "meat in due season." How sad that anyone would allow another person, organization, or church to keep them from a personal relationship with the Lord. Yesterday I was listening to an audio tape by Mick VanBuskirk (C.A.R.I.S. ministry) on the Triune God. Excellent, especially the Scriptures showing that the Holy Spirit is a Person, and not an "active force" as JWs are taught. Hopefully Tara1 will read our posts and the Holy Spirit will open her eyes to the truth of His Word. Blessings to you! Mrs. B |
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12 | Tara1 - Is Jesus true or false god? | OT general | MrsBinGA | 107322 | ||
Good morning Tara1! Your post of 12/24/03 states "Jesus is not Jehovah, never was never will be. He is Jehovah's Son, Second in all the universe." Does this mean that Jesus is "a god"? If so, is Jesus a true god or a false god? If He is a true god, then we have TWO true God's, which is contrary to Scripture. Jeremiah 10:10a says "But the LORD is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: . . ." Remember, there are many things and persons in the world that are "called" gods, but there is only One True God. If Jesus isn't a true god, the only alternative is He is a false god. But this "logical deduction" presents lots of other problems. 1) Heb. 1:6 says: "And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, 'Let all God's angels worship him.'" Would Jehovah tell His angels to worship a false god? 2) Heb. 1:13: "But to which of the angels said He at any time, 'Sit on My right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?'" Would Jehovah have a false god sitting next to Him in His Glory? Deut. 32:39 makes it very clear that there is no "god" with Jehovah: "See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal; neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand." 3) Isaiah 11:10 says: "And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse, Who shall stand as a banner to the people; For the Gentiles shall seek Him, And His resting place shall be glorious." NKJV Would you agree that the Root of Jesse is Jesus? If so, then Jesus is the One to whom the Gentiles will seek. Will Jehovah approve of the nations seeking after a false god? If Jesus is NOT the Root of Jesse, then who is? 4) Jesus said in John 6:45: "It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me." KJV Would Jehovah have "every man that has heard and has learned" of Him (the Father)come to a false god? 5) Gen. 19:24? "Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven;" Two Jehovahs? How can this be? Just an observation, but there appears, to me, to be a real dilemna with the theology of your statements. Kindest regards, Mrs. B |
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13 | Should one try to be clear or muddled? | 1 Pet 3:15 | MrsBinGA | 107289 | ||
Happy holidays, Radioman2: You quoted: “Then what am I to do? If we shouldn't use arguments to promote the Gospel--because it's leaning on human wisdom and not God--then what are we to say? What do I say then when communicating my faith?” I enjoy very much discussing, debating, talking about the Scriptures - whatever you want to call it - with anyone who will listen. The following Scriptures and info were enlightening to me. Maybe they will be to you, too. I watched The John Ackerberg show one time when Dr. Hugh Ross was debating another gentlemen. When Dr. Ross would explain the meaning of a word in Greek, the other man would oppose him by saying "You're not a Greek scholar". I wanted to clariy that just because I'm going to share some Greek word meanings, I KNOW I'm NOT a Greek scholar. But I do have Strongs’ Exhaustive Concordance, and other excellent word studies books, and I can read fairly well with my bifocals. (smile) All the # references for the various Greek words are from Strongs’ Concordance. 1) Acts 9:29: “And he (Paul) spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.” KJV Notice that the Greeks disliked so much what Paul was telling them that they wanted to kill him? Doesn't sound like Paul was "gently make assertions with a smile on my face being careful not to respond to challenges someone might raise lest it sound like I'm trying to argue for the Gospel and not depend on the Holy Spirit?" And I doubt anyone would accuse Paul of not depending on the Holy Spirit when it came to sharing the gospel. The word “disputed” in this verse is #4802. It is the Greek word “suzeteo (sood-zay-teh'-o)”; comes from #4862 and #2212. “Suzeteo” means “to investigate jointly, i.e. discuss, controvert, cavil”. KJV translates this Greek word as “dispute (with), enquire, question (with), reason (together).” Here is a list of all the places this Greek word is found in the N.T.: Mark 1:27; 8:11; 9:10,14,16; Mark 12:28; Luke 22:23; 24:15; Acts 6:9; Acts 9:29. 2) Acts 17:17: “Therefore disputed he (Paul) in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.” KJV The word “disputed” is a different Greek word than the one used in Acts 9:29. It is #1256: dialegomai (dee-al-eg'-om-ahee); middle voice from #1223 and #3004. It means “to say thoroughly, i.e. discuss (in argument or exhortation)”. KJV translates it as “dispute, preach (unto), reason (with), speak.” The following list is all the places this word is found in the N.T.: Mark 9:34; Acts 17:2,17; Acts 18:4,19; Acts 19:8-9; Acts 20:7, 9; Acts 24:12, 25; Heb 12:5; Jude 9. The verses in Acts are especially interesting on this subject. 3) Acts 19:8: “And he (Paul) went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.” KJV “Boldly” is #3955, Greek word “parrhesiazomai (par-hray-see-ad'-zom-ahee)”; middle voice from #3954. It means “to be frank in utterance, or confident in spirit and demeanor”. KJV translates it as “be (wax) bold, (preach, speak) boldly.” Being “frank in utterance” is often received by the hearer as being “tactless”, or coming across as a “know it all”. Yet the Bible tells us this is how Paul preached; certainly not "muddled". The word “persuading” in Acts 19:8 is #3982: peitho (pi'-tho); a primary verb. It means “to convince(by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence or authority), to rely (by inward certainty). KJV translates it “agree, assure, believe, have confidence, be (wax) conflent, make friend,obey, persuade, trust, yield.” 4) Acts 17:1-12 says Paul “reasoned”, “explained”, “proved” that Jesus had to suffer and rise from the dead. Verse 11: “These (Bereans) were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” The word “searched” is #350: anakrino (an-ak-ree'-no); from #303 and #2919. It means “to scrutinize, i.e. (by implication) investigate, interrogate, determine”. KJV translates it as “ask, question, discern, examine, judge, search.” The Bereans were “more noble” than the Thessalonians because they “scrutinized, investigated, interrogated, and determined” what Paul was teaching was true. What I've gleened from this is that God’s Word seems to be saying we are to thoroughly discuss, argue, debate, be frank in what we say and confident in our mannerism when we share the gospel with anyone. Blessings to you, Mrs. B in Georgia |
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14 | How can I answer Jehovah Witnesses? | 1 Pet 3:15 | MrsBinGA | 107176 | ||
My husband and I were part of the foundation of Watchman Fellowship, Inc., a Christian ministry to JW's, Mormons, and other religious groups which are termed cults. We attended many "Ex-Jehovah Witnesses Now For Jesus" conventions held annually in Pennsylvania. Probably 99 percent of the testimonies we heard there and on audio tapes said the #1 thing that brought them (the former JW now born-again Christian) out of the organization was the testimonies Christians gave on how Jesus changed their lives. JWs do not have a personal relationship with Jesus. Yes, we are to "give an answer to everyone who asks us about the hope that lies within us". And I, for one, greatly enjoy "debating" and "reasoning the Scriptures" with anyone. But like Prof. Walter Martin always said an average JW can turn a seminary graduate into a theological pretzel within minutes. JWs, especially, have changed the meaning of almost every Christian term. Plus, they've changed Bible verses, such as John 1:1, to "fit" their own doctrines. These things can be so frustrating for Christians when we try to talk with them. How well I know! **smile** So, continue studying your Bible so you know why you believe what you believe; contact ministies such as Personal Freedom Outreach, Watchman Fellowship, Lori MacGregor (she is excellent and a former JW), and Christian Research Institute for literature on how to witness to JWs; tell the JW or Mormon what Jesus means to you in your life; and continue to pray for these people that the Holy Spirit will open their eyes to the truth. Happy Holidays! Mrs. B in Georgia |
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15 | Need info on Strong's Concordance | Not Specified | MrsBinGA | 62862 | ||
Concerning Strong's Concordance: does anyone know if James Strong, the author-compiler of the concordance, was a Greek scholar? The abbreviations following his name on the title page are S.T.D., LL.D and I have no idea what they mean nor how to find out. Also, Thayer's Greek Lexicon: does anyone know if Thayer was a Greek scholar? And how would I verify it? Any help will be most appreciated. |
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16 | Need info on Strong's Concordance | Bible general Archive 1 | MrsBinGA | 62866 | ||
Concerning Strong's Concordance: does anyone know if James Strong, the author-compiler of the concordance, was a Greek scholar? The abbreviations following his name on the title page are S.T.D., LL.D and I have no idea what they mean nor how to find out. Also, Thayer's Greek Lexicon: does anyone know if Thayer was a Greek scholar? And how would I verify it? Any help will be most appreciated. |
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17 | Needing information on Thaddaeus | Mark 3:18 | MrsBinGA | 57395 | ||
Hello Trwmedic! I use a great computer program called PC Study Bible Reference Library. It has a vast amount of resource material. But even with all the resources, the following information is all there was. The name Thaddaeus means "breast". One of the twelve apostles of Jesus (Matt 10:3; Mark 3:18; Thaddeus, KJV), also called Lebbaeus (Matt 10:3) and Judas the son of James (Luke 6:16; Acts 1:13). He is carefully distinguished from Judas Iscariot (John 14:22). Nothing else is known about this most obscure of the apostles, but some scholars attribute the Epistle of Jude to him. (from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Copyright (c)1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers) I was going to suggest you look on www.blueletterbible.org. But when I did a search there for Thaddaeus it only brought up two Scriptures. Perhaps someone else has additional ideas. Sorry I couldn't be more help. |
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18 | "What did Jesus look like?" | Ex 20:4 | MrsBinGA | 57058 | ||
Vanessa, you keep on sowing seeds in the lives of those teens and don't let anyone tell you to stop! I've listened to many testimonies on 700 Club of former atheists and skeptics who are now born-again Christians. Josh McDowell is one. I bet his heart wasn't open to the gospel message the first time he heard it. And I wonder where his soul would be now if after the first attempt of sharing the Word with Josh the person "went on to the someone else whose heart is open." I also heard the author of "A Skeptic's Search For God" share his testimony. Can't remember his name but I'm sure the book is still offered on CBN.com website. As far as what Jesus looked like, well, He was Jewish. Wouldn't it stand to reason He would have looked like an average Jewish man: olive complextion, dark hair and eyes, beard. Isa. 53:2 says there is nothing in His outward appearance that would make us "desire Him" ("delight" in Him, per Strong's Exhaustive Concordance). So, you keep on reaching out to those precious lost souls. "One sows, another waters" but it is God Who gives the increase! |
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19 | who does this verse address? | 1 Cor 7:11 | MrsBinGA | 56817 | ||
Hi! This subject and verse has been discussed in length on the forum. If you will type in I Cor 7:11 in the Quick Search box and press Search, it will bring up the discussions. Hope this helps, Mrs. B in Georgia |
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20 | What's Jesus' position? | 1 Cor 15:27 | MrsBinGA | 56331 | ||
Hi Hank! You wrote: "Few of us have not met representatives from both cults at our front door -- and will likely meet them there again. It's a possible opportunity to minister to them if we equip ourselves to do it." A hardy "Amen!" I have many Christian friends who are former JWs and Mormons. ALL of them have told me, "Every time a 'Christian' would slam the door in my face, it would only reinforce my belief that I was 'in the truth'. I was 'being persecuted for my faith.'" If we, as blood-bought children of God, aren't able to "defend the faith", we can at least tell these misguided JWs and Mormons what Jesus has done for us personally! My above mentioned friends have told me over and over: as they went door-to-door, the ONLY thing they couldn't argue with and would cause them to ponder in their heart was people loving them enough to share testimonies of what Jesus means to them personally. JWs have no testimony. Mormons "testimony" is "they have a burning in their bosom that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God." How sad!! So, don't worry about being "equipped". We ARE equipped to tell everyone what Jesus has done for us! Mrs. B |
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