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1 | please explain | Rom 5:4 | leonore | 114363 | ||
Can someone please explain this scripture a little more? I get the basic meaning but am looking for more understanding. | ||||||
2 | please explain | Rom 5:4 | tortoise | 114368 | ||
Hi leonore, Please also see rom 8:28, and James 1:2-4. When we go through trials and hang in there knowing God is in control and seeking his leading we develop inner strength based on what God can do. We learn to trust him. When we are strengthened by this method we say, wow the rest of lifes problems are small stuff for God, so our outlook on life brightens, that's hope. God bless, tortoise |
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3 | please explain | Rom 5:4 | leonore | 114380 | ||
I have only been a christian since October but, I can already see that what you said is true. I appreciate this site so much because we can speak to people like yourself who have more experience and knowledge. As a new christian I have so many questions and it's good to have somewhere I can go for answers. I really appreciate the additional scriptures also. I'm going to go look them up right now! | ||||||
4 | please explain | Rom 5:4 | stjones | 114418 | ||
Hi, leonore; Welcome to the Forum. When you visit here, keep a Bible next to your computer, or keep another browser window on www.biblegateway.com. Test what you read here against what you read in the Bible. You can find much wisdom here, but a fair amount of plausible-sounding nonsense gets posted here too. Be a good Berean: "Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true." (Acts 17:11) No one here speaks with the authority of Paul, so our words should be tested all the more. And, if I may be permitted one more bit of unsolicited advice, read the passages suggested to you. Then read the surrounding verses, maybe the whole chapter. You can "prove" almost anything by ripping a verse out of its context and applying the appopropriate spin. Many Christians (new and otherwise) substitute commentaries, sermons, movies, and Internet discussions for the Bible. All of those things can be valuable - if measured against the standard of God's word. But don't be discouraged by what I've said. And don't let your feelings get hurt. Some of us get a little cranky sometimes; for most of us, it results from too many years of seeing God's word mishandled and abused to suit personal beliefs or desires. I have a mental list of folks whose posts I pay particular attention to because they exhibit uncommon knowledge and wisdom - and some of them even disagree with me! Over time, you'll develop your own list. So, again, welcome to the forum. And welcome to God's family as well. We didn't know it, but we were waiting for you. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |
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5 | please explain | Rom 5:4 | leonore | 114465 | ||
I appreciate your advice very much. I am overwhelmed and exited about how much I have to learn. Last night I was just reading from different books in the bible. They used to just be a jumble to me, and I found so much wisdom there. I felt like "how could I have been missing all this?" I love being able to read what people say that have so much more experience than I do, but, it's like you said, it's hard for me to tell which information is true. I will do like you said and look everything up in the bible myself and pray. This is not a easy journey to start but, I know there is nothing more important than knowing God and understanding his plan for us. Thanks again for the encouragement. | ||||||