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81	WHAT WAS CIRCUMCISION?	Genesis	jlhetrick	215538
	Blessed, welcome to the Forum! Start reading in Genesis chapter 17. Jeff
82	scripture on trials we keep serving God	Bible general Archive 4	jlhetrick	215536
	Perhaps the best, single passage to point to would be Luke 22:41-44 "And He withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and He knelt down and began to pray, 42 saying, "Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done." 43 Now an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him. 44 And being in agony He was praying very fervently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down upon the ground." (NASB) Every thought should be captive to the obedience of Christ (2Corinthians 10:5). Scripture clearly teaches that serving God (which can be summed up in the single word “obedience”) is to be a constant, consistent thing. Of course we don’t find obedience, our responsibility to serve God, as something that is separated out for specific periods and/or based on what we are experiencing (such as trials/temptation). In John 14:23 Jesus said that “If anyone loves Me, he will KEEP My word…(NASB, emphasis added). Suffering (trials) teaches obedience (Hebrews 5:8). These are just some points to get you started. The answer to your question really is found throughout the whole of Scripture. Hope this is helpful.
83	what is ment by the body is the temple?	1 Cor 6:19	jlhetrick	215393
	Azure - thanks for the observation. I hadn't paid attention to the posting dates of Robert and 980. I simply read chosen one's post and then went about reading the other posts in the thread.
84	what is ment by the body is the temple?	1 Cor 6:19	jlhetrick	215391
	980, welcome to the forum! Robert Nicholson gave a good answer to your question. I just wanted to suggest that you read 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 for more context. Jeff
85	what is ment by the body is the temple?	1 Cor 6:19	jlhetrick	215390
	Robert, great answer! Jeff
86	is this the work of the devil or cults?	NT general	jlhetrick	215384
	Thanks for the encourgement brother...
87	is this the work of the devil or cults?	NT general	jlhetrick	215381
	Hello- actually, the bible speaks plenty about mental health. And yes, the mental health is directly related to one's spiritual condition. Double-minded equals narcissism? NO! Narcissism would be more related to sinful vanity. Being double minded involves a self-centered approach no doubt; but it speaks more specifically to wavering, doubting... on again of again... perhaps seeking to do good while chasing after the desires of the flesh. In essence, it might well be summed up as chronic disobedience. Jeff
88	Anonymity	2 Cor 2:15	jlhetrick	215303
	Jason, very good read and thanks for pointing. I would like to add another quote from the article as I believe it's a good example of what might be said about forum participation including this one. "I was an invisible Internet user who valued my anonymity and an invisible church-goer who cared little for closer relationships. I wrote often and my articles and reviews were read by many people, but all the while I was safely removed from the people I wrote for and wrote about. I began to see the effect of this in my writing. It became increasingly abrasive and showed a lack of godly character." (Tim Challies) I realize people choose different screen/user names for different reasons that sometimes has nothing to do with the desire to be anonymous. Still, I've wondered why some seem very intentionally anonymous on the forum. Their true identity totally unsearchable here. Jeff
89	weeping	Revelation	jlhetrick	215293
	Brother, I share in your enthusiasm. Allow me to play on your words to further make the point. I believe that even after hundreds of readings we still could never truly “grasp its depth”. Very often, I believe, that is precisely why these questions arise and, why they can only be answered (or speculated on) somewhat generally. Even with the words of Scripture and the work of the Spirit our minds are only capable of understanding or even imagining so much. I doubt that I could have even survived John’s experience and probably weeping would have been the least sign of my being overwhelmed. Of course, that’s still thinking with the human, finite mind. Had the Lord chosen to bless me as He did John, He would have sustained me through it for His purpose. I wonder how John, even with the inspiration provided, might have been frustrated by the limited use of language to explain such an event.
90	weeping	Revelation	jlhetrick	215287
	Known- welcome to the forum. Here is a start and possibly the best answer you will receive... (I can say that because it's a quote and not my own answer :-). "The proper state of mind for appreciating this chapter is that when we look on the future and are sensible that important events are about to occur; when we feel that that future is wholly impenetrable to us; and when the efforts of the highest created minds fail to lift the mysterious veil which hides those events from our view. It is in accordance with our nature that the mind should be impressed with solemn awe under such circumstances; it is not a violation of the laws of our nature that one who had an earnest desire to penetrate that future, and who saw the volume before him which contained the mysterious revelation, and who yet felt that there was no one in heaven or earth who could break the seals, and disclose what was to come, should weep." (Barnes' Notes on the New Testament Explanatory and Practical.) Jeff
91	Divine intervention?	Bible general Archive 4	jlhetrick	214786
	Vintage68- first let me say that I appreciate that you do point to Scripture to try and support your argument which many on this forum do not. What is obvious to me though, is that you are not in fact practicing good exegesis. Instead, what I see is a significant effort to use Scripture to support what you believe is true. The problem with that is that you end up applying your beliefs (doctrine) to Scripture instead of allowing Scripture to establish your belief. Please don’t be offended; allow me to point some things out. There is so much more to bible study than doing word searches. You write that “there is not (one) place in the Old Testament where the word steward is used, where it is not referring to a person that takes care of the household, ie, belongings of another. You go on to credit the NT for giving a single example. You argue that “Every other place it is only used in relation to the person dealing with the spiritual things of God”. That is, I believe, you’re problem understanding stewardship. The carnal mind is capable, perhaps, of separating it. The changed, saved person will eventually understand from Scripture that there is no part of his/her existence that is not spiritual. In other words, every word you speak, every thought you think, every penny you spend, etc. is intimately involved with and dictated by your spiritual condition. Matthew 12:36 declares this. There is no biblical principle or teaching (in either testament) that teaches that 10 percent is God’s and the remaining 90 percent is mine. Absolutely nowhere will you find that. Read the following passage and consider it within the context of our topic here. Deuteronomy 6:10-15 (ESV) 10 "And when the Lord your God brings you into the land that he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give you—with great and good cities that you did not build, 11 and houses full of all good things that you did not fill, and cisterns that you did not dig, and vineyards and olive trees that you did not plant—and when you eat and are full, 12 then take care lest you forget the Lord, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 13 It is the Lord your God you shall fear. Him you shall serve and by his name you shall swear. 14 You shall not go after other gods, the gods of the peoples who are around you, 15 for the Lord your God in your midst is a jealous God, lest the anger of the Lord your God be kindled against you, and he destroy you from off the face of the earth. The first part of this passage is demonstrating that it is God who provides all things. The second part is the command to manage the resulting life in a spiritually right way. Have you ever heard the story about the little girl’s prayer? At dinner one night the father asked his young daughter to give thanks for the evening meal. She thanked God for MAKING everything on the table including the plates, glasses, silver ware, napkins, etc. After she was done her father asked, “Honey, don’t you know that daddy goes to work every day so that he can buy all these things on our table”? The little girl looked up at her father briefly and then closed her eyes once more in prayer. “And God, thank you for making daddy”. It all comes from God, it ALL belongs to God, and how we manage it all is in direct correlation with who we are spiritually. Every dime that I call mine is one dime I’ve been allowed (by God) to keep for myself. Whatever percentage that dime represents of my earthly wealth also represents what percentage of my spiritual self I have not surrendered to God. Jeff
92	Divine intervention?	Bible general Archive 4	jlhetrick	214781
	Or maybe it was non-intervention? If I were to rob a bank and deposit the money in another bank account and by doing I had financial wealth would I say that it was by divine intervention that I'm rich? Be careful in how you attempt to apply principles from Scripture. To reiterate brother Tim... stewardship does apply to the all things, both spiritual and material. This is a very clear teaching as Tim pointed out with reference. If you won a bet then you also ran the risk of losing the bet. If you would have lost, what exactly would you have lost? (don't answer here, just for your own thought). Did God intervene to cause the other person to lose? Certainly there is nothing outside of His control. But does He intervene to cause the outcome of every event? If two teams are playing against each other how many players and fans do you think might pray for their team to win? Yet, only one team does win (a draw being the exception of course). Does He cause one team to win and one to lose or does He allow the outcome? So if God's word clearly teaches that we are to be "good stewards" are you violating this principle by entering into bets? If you answer yes (which is the right answer) then what might you expect from God were He to actually intervene? Hebrews 12:5-7 (ESV) 5 And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? "My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. 6 For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives." 7 It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline?
93	dogs or cats in heaven (pets)	Bible general Archive 4	jlhetrick	214467
	dieselcowboy- welcome to the forum. As a rule, and in keeping with the "Terms of Use" of this forum, we hold to the authority of Scripture here. Attempting to apply logic in the abscense of Scriptural support is not only unhelpful in bible study... it is also dangerous. Therefore, your(or my) being "sure" of something in the abscense of Scripture saying so is of little value. We try to "police" ourselves as best we can here so I'll ask that you take a more serious approach to ensure that your postings reflect biblical truth and not so much assumption and logic without reason. Scripture is very clear, for example, that created things (including dogs and cats) do not have the same eternal ranking as does God's word. Quite the opposite in fact. Please see Matthew 24:35 God bless, Jeff
94	Rapture	Rev 20:1	jlhetrick	214197
	Came in early for a meeting that was canceled so I had a few minutes (my home computer is still at Sony getting the hard-drive replaced). John, I believe you heard Mr. McGhee make the John Calvin Statement in the "Through the Bible" radio show. I'm not sure that he referred to himself as a "Calvinist" but I remember him indicating he is more in agreement with that camp. He did frequently comment regarding his assurdness that none have it all right indicating that he was not a follower, per se, of any man. While he pastored Prsbyterian churches he did not appear to place his faith in any denomination (my observation). A study of his work though, will clearly show his theology and that of Calvin to be very close in agreement. One of the most blessed theologins of modern times (in my opinion) he refused to mince words and stood very boldly on the foundation of Christ and God's holy word. Few, in my opinion, have been better able to articulate the sovereignty of God, the salvation of grace through faith in Christ, and the unquestionable and sole authority of Scripture. I don't know that the man ever referred to himself as a "Calvinist" (though he may have) but I would hesitate to hang any lable on him myself as in my observation of him he seemed to shun that sort of thing. I believe he understood the warning of Paul in 1 Corinthians.
95	Does science vs Bible annoy anyone else?	Ps 14:1	jlhetrick	213646
	Brother Hank gave an excellent answer. For me though, I do not yet have the emotional and mental maturity and so, I am still often annoyed by this. In addition, I find I am also annoyed by those who try to use science to PROVE the word of God IS true. As if the word of God needs or depends on science to prove it. In reference to the creation account in Genesis 1, a day is represented in the text as referring to a day as we understand it…. “there was evening and there was morning, one day.” (Chapter 1, verse 5). The Scriptural account of creation is NOT the same (much less verbatim) of the scientific “big bang” theory. Keep in mind that the true history is not one of “nothingness to existence”. It is actually the account of the uncaused cause (God) creating from His will and with very specific intent. There was not a period of “billions of our years” in which the “life in the seas” resulting in the “life on land”. The text is clear on that.
96	hear tongues but do not speak in tongues	Bible general Archive 4	jlhetrick	212942
	As doc pointed out- this is not something the Scriptures speak of. If you are hearing voices that others are not hearing there is likely a medical or psychological problem. You should visit with your primary care doctor and follow through with any referrals he/she makes for you.
97	Why do I want to speak in tongues?	1 Cor 13:1	jlhetrick	212391
	Yes flyman- but even when others are giving you good advice about what to do you still refuse to do it. I fear you need more help than this type of forum can offer you. I sincerely recommend a good church that puts priority on the Lordship of Christ and the study of God's word. They are not all true to that so be careful in your search. Once there, be involved in as many bible study functions as possible including Sunday School and small group studies. Don't be afraid to ask questions but most important, recognize your own currrent lack of understanding so that you don't find yourself trying to teach and getting it wrong. Be responsible. 2 Tim 2:15 (NASB) Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, ACCURATELY HANDLING the word of truth. (caps added) Jeff
98	Why do I want to speak in tongues?	1 Cor 13:1	jlhetrick	212379
	flyman- do you understand why those who waited for the Messiah did not recognize Him when He came? Some very important reasons include that they had a legalistic approach to Scripture and they failed to understand it in context. In other words, the promised Messiah was clearly identified in their OT Scriptures but they were so engrossed in their legalistic, religious control that they were blind to the truth. You have an extremely legalistic approach and as a result fail to begin to understand the fullness of God's grace. Your primary reason for this is your unwillingness/inability to see Scritpure and understand it within the wider context of Scripture as a whole. This is not an insult, just an easily discernable fact based on the content of your posts. This is often the case for many who are unwilling to do the true and hard work of studying the Word of God (or simply don't know where to begin). Instead, they (and I fear you) pull verses and passages out and, through the primary use of their own reason, feelings, and unstudied opinion, conclude meaning based at best on poor logic that is either short on truth or completely contrary to the truth. What's worse, when they are finally exposed to those who have done the work (and are continuing to do it) they refuse to be taught and become argumentative when they are faced with the possibility that they are wrong. This was true, of course, of those folks who refused to believe that Christ was the Son of God. It's very familiar to most of us and very troubling. In an earlier post to someone else you declared (apparently proudly) that you "examine everything from a logical point of view". It's time to be honest and straight forward with you sir. Your logic is hardly academic and poor at best. Sir, you are way out of your league here as you come to argue points that have long been settled as though they are particularly new to yourself as though some new revelation. If you are truly interested in the truth, might I suggest (once again) that you do more study, including reading along here and asking questions when appropriate. You are not ready to teach. You speak of "faulty human wisdom". My friend, consider exactly what that means. Here is an example... "Logically" concluding that there is a contradiction in Scripture. Those claims will absolutely not be tolerated here. I know it may seem outrageous for you to consider but let me suggest it anyway. If you believe something in Scripture contradicts something else in Scripture you can be absolutely sure that it is your understanding of one, the other, or both passages. Great minds (by man’s standards) have given their all to try and prove contradictions in the word of God. They have all failed. It is infallible. Consider, Jeff
99	Sell what you have-give alms	Bible general Archive 4	jlhetrick	212262
	Flyman- I’m beginning to believe that part of your problem is that you’re argumentative which may lead to being unteachable. You asked for the meaning of a single verse and then reply immediately with a rebuttal when the meaning is given. Hardly a good way to get started and certainly a poor approach to learning. Your “impression” about what charitable giving is, is just that… you impression. Unfortunately, many share your impression. A couple of dollars in the donation bucket and I’m done. I’m sure that nothing in my post gave you that impression or was even suggestive of such; again, the impression is your own. You are not seeing the verse and the meaning for what it is because you already have your mind made up about it (which is why I am confused that you asked the question in the first place). You’re failing to apply logic and rational thinking to the verse. Logic and rational can only be applied if you know and understand the precepts taught in Scripture that speak to the issue. So I suggested you do some word studies including that of “steward”. I see that you have not yet. Furthermore, you are even missing the context of individual sentences. You have to pay better attention if you truly want to understand what is being said. I’ll say it again. We are not told anywhere in Scripture to give away the very means of survival that we have been blessed with. The whole point is missed if that is the conclusion you draw. Christ is talking, once again I write, about the spiritual condition of the person. Again, drawing your attention to the context, in verse 13 we have a person wanting something he has not earned and has no legal right to and yet he’s wanting his own brother to be forced into giving it to him. Sound familiar? Do the birds that are so well looked after not search for and gather food? Of course they do, and many creatures store up as well. The rich man was not lacking with God because he was rich or even because he stored up. His error was in his spiritual condition and his self-centeredness. He stored up his blessing without blessing others. He depended on his own effort without trusting God (or recognizing his stores were from God in the first place) he reasoned “to himself” and not with God. Did Jesus and His disciples give every dime they had to the poor or did they keep a money bag of their own to provide for their needs (hint, they kept a money bag). If you want to “follow my Lord the correct way” my friend, you must first discern what that way is. I’ll point you again and see if this helps. Read 2 Corinthians chapter 8. then read it again slowly and consider what is being taught. This is a good place to start in your study of stewardship. God bless, Jeff
100	Sell what you have-give alms	Bible general Archive 4	jlhetrick	212247
	flyman- Good that you read the entire chapter. Now that you have done that read my post again but a bit more carefully. Also consider the wider context of Scripture, as a whole, as your reading. In my post I don't say that the theme of the chapter is charitable giving. I said the word "alms" in the verse you asked about speaks to charitable giving. That was only the first sentence. The rest of the post speaks to the theme (of the verse- not the entire chapter). There is more than one truth, point, and theme in the entire chapter. There is nothing contrary to my statement when I said Jesus is not saying to sell all of your possessions, leaving yourself without means of living and giving it all away. That statement is accurate, and again, must be understood in context of Scripture as a whole. We are to be good stewards of all we are blessed with. Consider a word study of “steward”. Four times in your post you point to "do not worry" as "A" theme. Great! It's not important that you did not get that from my post though I had hoped you would; better that you got it on your own from Scripture. I'm glad I was able to encourage you to do the work... the fruit is always sweeter when you pick it yourself :-) Not worrying about the future is a start but hardly the theme in and of itself. The "why" of not worrying about the future is what's important. Why? Because, we can have faith in God to supply all our needs. As a result we live with thanks giving, blessing as we are blessed. Your response to my post indicates that you may have a tendency to scan rather than read with focus. For example, you wrote "I have read chapter 12 over and over and there is nothing pertaining to charitable giving". Well, what pertains very specifically to charitable giving is the very verse you originally referenced, asking for help regarding its meaning. Luke 12:33-34 (NASB) 33 "Sell your possessions and give to charity; make yourselves money belts which do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near nor moth destroys. 34 "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. I included verse 34 as it speaks to the focus of my original response. It's about the spiritual condition. Trusting God for all of our needs and blessing others as we are blessed; in other words, trusting without worry and charitable giving. Try reading through passages and then reading a second time a bit more slowly. Where context is considered start first with the most immediate if you’re having trouble; that is, the immediate verses before and those after. The more you learn of God's word the better you will understand individual verses and passages; that is, as they are consistent with and relevant too truth. Hope this helps, Jeff

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