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1 | Eastern Orthodoxy Interest | 1 Thess 1:1 | beensetfree | 97941 | ||
Dear CDBJ; Thank you so much for these verses. They truly are great and have been a blessing to me. God's Truth has set me free...and you what...I think I had forgotten that for a moment. God bless you! Beensetfree |
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2 | Eastern Orthodoxy Interest | 1 Thess 1:1 | beensetfree | 97939 | ||
Dear Sparrow-l: Interesting Bible quotes. Thank you for them and I will consider them. I would like to ask you though, how do you respond to God making an image of Himself in Christ Jesus? Didn't Jesus say He was/is God? If you are a member of a Protestant church, do you have a cross hanging on the wall? A cross is an icon (a representation) of the cross Christ hung on. Do you wear a cross on a chain? How do you deal with the images God instructed the Israelites to put in the Tabernacle and on the Ark of the Covenant (cherubim and seraphim)? Did He break His own instructions? No, I don't think He did. As for the early church making icons to "appease unbelieving people," I respectfully disagree. Historically, the early church introduced icons/images to help teach the illiterate the stories in the Bible. As for spiritual worship, I completely agree. But how do you know whether someone who venerates an icon is "worshipping an idol?" Are you able to see into their heart? Only God can do that, so the Bible tells me. An icons are called "windows into heaven." The Bible also says, judge not lest ye be judged. I write all this, not to be contentious in the least, but to respond to your kind thoughts and suggestions and to provide additional food for thought for yourself. Blessings and Best regards, Beensetfree |
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3 | Eastern Orthodoxy Interest | 1 Thess 1:1 | beensetfree | 97849 | ||
Dear Searcher, Makarios, and CDBJ: Thank you for your kind responses. All of them have been most helpful, truly. In ways you couldn't imagine! Good point about my question being posted on Sunday and people attending their respective services! Thanks to Searcher, I have found some delightful discussion groups via a search engine to join and will follow up in that arena. My prayer is that should I convert to Orthodoxy, God will lay His compassion on Protestant hearts to not be bashing about "worshipping idols" and such nonsense, but all will respond as kindly. Just as an FYI for future readers, Eastern Orthodox don't consider themselves a "denomination" but the one, true Apostolic Church handed down from the Apostles to present day. The bishop lineage can be traced back to those Apostles who founded churches. Amazing! God bless you all as you live out Christ's love. In Christ's service, Beensetfree |
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4 | Eastern Orthodoxy Interest | 1 Thess 1:1 | beensetfree | 97812 | ||
Thank you Searcher. I will use a search engine. Apparently, this isn't the place to find some help. Funny, not too many Protestants are have any concerns about my going to Orthodoxy. Interesting. Blessings to all. Beensetfree |
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5 | Eastern Orthodoxy Interest | 1 Thess 1:1 | beensetfree | 97774 | ||
Dear All: I feel a call, of more than a passing interest, in Russian Orthodoxy. By this I do not mean Roman Catholicism, but to Eastern Orthodoxy, of which Catholicism broke off in the Great Schism of 1054 AD. I can clearly see, historically, how this Church is the true apostolic Church handed down from the Apostles. I would be interested to know if any here are of that Church. I would also be interested for any references on reading about this Church. If this is the wrong forum for a discussion about this, please point me in a direction that is more appropriate. Thank you for your kind responses. In Christ, Beensetfree |
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6 | God is God all by him self | Gen 1:1 | beensetfree | 79929 | ||
Amen!! --Beensetfree-- | ||||||
7 | 2books n t written by doctor | Luke | beensetfree | 72689 | ||
Luke and Acts | ||||||
8 | Child living in open sin. What do we do? | 1 Cor 5:11 | beensetfree | 72035 | ||
Dear Momof5: My heart goes out to you, as fast as my prayers go to God. I understand how you feel for we live in circumstances where our child has chosen actions that are not glorifying to the Lord. We have adopted the scripture of Luke 15: 11-32, the story of the prodigal son. We have let our son go his way. He has created his bed and we are letting him sleep in it, letting him live with his mistakes and their consequences. It is very hard, as you well know. We have laid down very clear rules. "This is a house that serves the Lord." If you want to live here, you will abide by them. If you don't want to live within the rules, it is your choice..please find somewhere else to live. He continues to live with us and abides by the rules as far as we can tell. We have kept the door open. We continue to live as Christ has called us to live, praying all the while that the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts will suffice enough for his heart to softened by God and to see the Light. He went to church with us for the first time in a long time, although has gone to church once or twice with friends at his Christian college. We are grateful for whatever opportunties God shines His light into. Humbly, I would suggest that you not close off your relationship with your daughter because right now it sounds like you are the only "LIGHT" shining in her dark world. Don't dismiss the power of God, a mother and father's love, and the foundation you laid when she was a child. Pray for her protection against the evil forces pounding at her, for they are real. The world is telling her an enticing story...you can be "saved" and do what you want not what God wants. The message is strong. But God's is stronger. Don't doubt that. Love her through it, but stand firm in the Word. I would also humbly suggest she not be permitted to spend "quality" time with the younger children that was unsupervised or with her boyfriend. For example, I wouldn't let them over to her apartment, or let her take them shopping, or let her babysit them. This way you always know what she is saying and doing with them. And when she asks you "why?" there is an opportunity for you to lovingly tell her why. And whatever you do, don't you listen to the mumbo jumbo that will pound your own ears...that you made a mistake, or are a lousy mother because she isn't walking the righteous path. That is a lie from the pit of hell! You laid the ground work as you were called by God to do. Now it is her choice. Stay faithful to Him. Read the Psalms and David's cries to God for help and deliverance. They have helped me immensely. And keep hanging around this Forum. It is a great encouragement! In Christ's love from one mom to another, Beensetfree (really!) |
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9 | scripture on tatoos | Leviticus | beensetfree | 71764 | ||
CynFields: Leviticus 19:28 "You shall not make any cuts in your body for the dead nor make any tattoo marks on yourselves: I am the LORD. That seems to be fairly clear, but as always read the scripture in the context of the passage. That would be too long to post all here. Blessings, Beensetfree |
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10 | Is suicide a sin, will you go to hell? | Bible general Archive 1 | beensetfree | 71342 | ||
Angelface: Peace of mind comes as a gift from God. Is your heart not at peace because someone dear to you, a Christian, committed suicide? A Christian person can experience despair, perhaps even to the point of harming themselves. Does that remove them from the Lamb's Book of Life? I don't believe it does, but then that isn't our business. It is God's business. We must trust that God knows what He's doing for He is Sovereign ALWAYS. It is arrogant of us to think we know who is saved and who is not, although the fruit of the Spirit can be a good sign of those who are saved. Trust in Him with all your heart, mind, and soul. Lean not on your own understanding. Let Him heal your heart and carry you. Ask Him and He will. Beensetfree |
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11 | Fullment of Prophecy? | Revelation | beensetfree | 71339 | ||
Searcher: I very much appreciate your note and the Godly advice you point to. I do try to check out all he says. I'll will try to follow up on what prophecy he claims is being fulfilled. Thank you and bless you. Beensetfree |
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12 | Fullment of Prophecy? | Not Specified | beensetfree | 71274 | ||
Our pastor said in a recent sermon that Saddam Hussein was rebuilding Babylon and has been for the last 23 years. He said this is in fulfillment of prophecy. Can anyone tell me what prophecy this is supposedly fulfilling? Anyone have any thoughts or opinions on this statement? Thank you and bless you. Beensetfree |
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13 | Fullment of Prophecy? | Revelation | beensetfree | 71280 | ||
Our pastor said in a recent sermon that Saddam Hussein was rebuilding Babylon and has been for the last 23 years. He said this is in fulfillment of prophecy. Can anyone tell me what prophecy this is supposedly fulfilling? Anyone have any thoughts or opinions on this statement? Thank you and bless you. Beensetfree |
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14 | Color commentary vs direction for living | 1 Corinthians | beensetfree | 70891 | ||
EdB: You pose an interesting question. How does one determine what is "color commentary" on how to live and what is "direction" for living? Do we read, study, and examine scripture to glean the overarching prinicple God wants us to live by? Continuing to use as an example the issue of long hair for women per 1 Corinthians, is the overarching principle God wants us to live by that women live and present themselves in such a manner as to glorify God in all manner of dress and care of self? I would humbly suggest, yes. I also cannot help but think this section in 1 Corinthians speaks to the current issue of women dressing like men and wearing their hair as many men do. Further, look at the entire context of this passage. What is the main focus? Prayer. And the second issue? The headship of man. I pray I don't raise the hackles of a few readers by tossing out some of these thoughts. I look forward to reading some of the forum contributers thoughts on this topic. Thank you for letting me respond! Beensetfree |
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15 | The Bethel Series? | Bible general Archive 1 | beensetfree | 70888 | ||
Dear Cyclist: Sorry for the delay in responding to your kind words. Thank you for the blessing of our Christmas celebration. It was just that! And glad to know you will participate in the next go round of Bethel. God always blesses the reading and studying of His Word. Blessings to you! Beensetfree |
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16 | Please fill out your profile, ok? | Ps 146:5 | beensetfree | 70886 | ||
I must confess to having some trepidation to putting very personal and revealing things in my profile, although I feel I have. Internet security isn't a great thing :-) Beensetfree |
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17 | The Bethel Series? | Bible general Archive 1 | beensetfree | 70677 | ||
Blessings to you Cyclist: Before I go on to answer this question, please know I am not "advertsing" on this Forum, as I feel that would be most inappropriate for this setting. Please accept this post as an answer ONLY to your (Cyclist's) question. I have heard of and participate in the Bethel Series in my home church. This is the website for the Bethel Bible Series. www.bethelseries.org. Check it out. You will find a great deal of information there and can email them to receive additional information if you'd like. I am a certified teacher in the program. If you have an opportunity to get into a study, I would highly recommend it. I spent 2 years in teacher training and presently am teaching the 5th group of people in our church to start the series. It was the best thing I ever did. I was hungry for God's Truth and got into the study. While it satisfied the desire to learn as much as I could about God, my desire increased 10 fold to learn more. Bethel is basically a survey course that takes the student from Genesis to Revelation in 2 years (21 lessons per year). The author's purpose in writing the material was and is to combat Biblical illiteracy in the Church. It is not a verse by verse study, but examines the larger themes of God's Word that begin in Genesis. So the student looks at the first 3 chapters of Genesis in depth, which lay a great foundation; then the study moves on in greater chunks. It really is some of the best material I've seen in a long time. I use a puzzle to best explain it. Often we study God's Word in pieces, not necessarily getting a good overall picture or sense of where the pieces fit. But with Bethel, you get a big picture, so when you study the smaller piece you can see where it fits in the bigger scheme of things. So go for it next time it comes around! You won't be sorry. In Christ, Beensetfree |
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18 | How do I do this RIGHT? | Bible general Archive 1 | beensetfree | 70423 | ||
Fred: The fact that the desire has been placed in your heart to make a commitment means to me that it's time to follow that calling of God and accept what He is offering you...forgiveness. That requires repentance on your part, which it appears you recognize you need. A good place to start is to get on your knees, talk to God straight out, confess, and ask for His forgiveness which He will give you. Making a commitment to God and finding "niche for [your] personality" are two very different things. God will lead you to the "niche" you belong in, if you mean a church. It is important that you find a church (a fellowship of believers) to belong to; one that preaches the Biblical Truth and not some watered-down, politically correct mumbo-jumbo. The fellowship you join will love you and help hold you accountable, which you say you are looking for. It will be hard to "hear" the corrections and changes you may need to make in your life. And it will take time. Especially if you have made choices in life that were opposite of God's ways. (Which, by the way, we ALL do! So we share the same boat brother!) :-) Struggle to listen to what must change in your life. Fight to do it, one at a time. With the Holy Spirit's help, God will make you successful. Depending on how "extreme" you went in going away from God, may I also suggest a 12-step support group. I found a group like that (for children of alcholics) extremely helpful in holding me accountable week-after-week until I was strong enough in the Holy Spirit to not need to go any more. I also echo (loudly) Emmaus' suggestions. From reading his posts, I sense he is one to trust. God will bless you, Fred, as you seek His face and serve Him. Beensetfree |
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19 | Who/what determines inaccurate doctrine? | Eph 2:20 | beensetfree | 69388 | ||
Emmaus: I can appreciate the quote "what divides us is inaccurate doctrine." Just having finished a semester of studying the Reformation period, I understand this in spades. But the age old question, which the Reformers argued over was, who determines what is 'accurate' or 'inaccurate' doctrine? For some it was the Fathers of the Church, for others it was tradition, for others it was the interpretation of the words "This IS my body" and what "IS" meant. I would appreciate yours, Reformer Joe's, Hank's, Justme's, and others comments on how one determines "inaccurate doctrine." I do not want to foster an argument but am sincere in asking. It was distressing to read about all the martyrdom during the Reformation period and the treatise's that went back and forth over doctrinal issues. I continue to be distressed over how the Body of Christ argues over seemingly small issues. Thanks in advance to all who respond. For His Glory, Beensetfree | ||||||
20 | What constitutes marriage? | Matt 19:5 | beensetfree | 66418 | ||
What excellent questions about marriage. Good for you to be thinking about them. According to Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary marriage is defined as “The union of a man and a woman as husband and wife, which becomes the foundation for a home and family.” It goes further to define the origins of marriage, “Marriage was instituted by God when He declared, "It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him" Gen. 2:18. So God fashioned woman and brought her to man. On seeing the woman, Adam exclaimed, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man" Gen. 2:23. This passage also emphasizes the truth that "a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh" Gen. 2:24. This suggests that God's ideal is for a man to be the husband of one wife and for the marriage to be permanent.” Copyright 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers. It is far more than just a piece of paper. It is a covenant and man and woman make before God, thus making it holy. Since it is a covenant, the people ought to go into with the attitude of making it work come heck or high water. No, I don’t believe there is a “commitment to one another that you are one in Christ, regardless of the courthouse paperwork” in part because the testimony before witnesses and the covenant are what make it the commitment, if that makes any sense at all! Hebrews 13:4 says, “Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.” I hope this helps and I am sure there are far better scholars and faithful people in the forum who will add much better thoughts and text to this holy subject. Marriage is a serious matter and ought to be taken as such, not frivolously as many people in our society do. Blessings to all, Beensetfree |
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