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1 | 1 Thess. 5:17 | Jer 29:12 | Aixen7z4 | 149847 | ||
I was pleased to read Piper’s paper. He seemed to be saying what I understand: that we can only exercise faith in what God has said. We cannot believe God about anything God has not said. When we have not seen the mind of God on a subject, when he has not revealed it in Scripture, then the word Faith does not apply. God must speak first, and faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10). But God has spoken (Hebrews 1) and we need to find, in Scripture, what he has said. I was surprised, and disappointed, when he added “when Scripture does not give a promise that a particular blessing will definitely be given in answer to prayer, God may make known in some other way that He intends to give the blessing”. He does say that he is adding that “with some hesitancy”, and that is understandable. The reason is not; it is because he has never experienced it. He says, “God has never communicated to me what He intends to do any other way than by the Scripture”. Here we have the familiar and dangerous error of exalting “experience” (even possible, potential experience) to the level of Scripture, and I think it is most unfortunate. He should have decided to refrain from saying those things. He whom God has sent speaks the words of God (John 3). We should be guided by the Spirit, and he does not speak of himself; but whatsoever he hears, that’s what he speaks (John 16). It is important that we “learn not to think beyond the things which are written” (1 Corinthians 4). I appreciate the reminder, that our prayers should be for that which brings glory to the Lord. One might even say that we should bring him glory with our lives, and our worship, and our thanksgiving, even before we bring our supplications. Whatever he shows us his will is, we should pray as Jesus did (John 12:28): "Father, Glorify your name". |
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2 | 1 Thess. 5:17 | Jer 29:12 | DocTrinsograce | 149875 | ||
Dear Dr. Aixen, Perhaps it would be a good idea to have another discussion on what it means to "wait upon the Lord." That would be a good augment to the discussion of effectual prayer. What do you think? In Him, Doc |
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3 | 1 Thess. 5:17 | Jer 29:12 | lionheart | 149880 | ||
Sounds like a capitol idea to me Doc.I think thats exactly what I'll do.Waiting on God is key I think if we are going to have effective prayer lifes. In Christ, lionheart |
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4 | 1 Thess. 5:17 | Jer 29:12 | DocTrinsograce | 149881 | ||
Hi, Brother Lionheart! The word wait most frequently reminds me of "cooling my heals." Probably, because I'm an American. Doing half of what we do in life involves standing in line or listening for the magical word "Next!" :-) "For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance." (Romans 8:24-25) Isn't it interesting that when Paul uses the word "wait" he also speaks of perseverance! Clearly, he doesn't mean for us to be sitting idle. This is something I'll need to think about more. I don't believe I've ever done a study on "waiting on the Lord," nor heard a clear sermon or lecture about it. It will be interesting to see if the notion is the same in both of the Testaments. In Him, Doc |
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5 | 1 Thess. 5:17 | Jer 29:12 | lionheart | 149909 | ||
Greetings Doc, I think the two kind of go hand in hand.As we wait on God we learn perseverence and in so doing we learn more of what it is to wait on God. In Christ, lionheart |
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6 | 1 Thess. 5:17 | Jer 29:12 | DocTrinsograce | 149922 | ||
Good thought, brother! That's a point well taken! | ||||||
7 | 1 Thess. 5:17 | Jer 29:12 | lionheart | 149929 | ||
Nothing gets wasted when it comes to applying Gods Word to our lives.As it states in (Isa 55:11) It will accomplish what he desires.His Word will get results every time. In Christ, lionheart |
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