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1 | Denominations is shameful? | 1 Cor 3:4 | Joyce Ong | 92489 | ||
Yes, my church doesn't believe in going through Mary to get to Jesus. The scripture said "Draw near to me." There is no need to go through any other. He contended with me that they believe that just as in the family the children makes their request through the mother to the head of the home, our requests should go through Mary or the passed away church venerated saints. I said that I prefer to go by the scriptures rather than man's teaching, or ways. He answered that just as we asked of each other to pray, why can't we asked the saints in heaven to pray since they are nearer to God. I said that there is no clear directions of that sort in the Bible. They say Mary was assumed to be taken up and celebrates Assumption Day. In al these, I feel very uncomfortable since the more I know of their church teaching differs from the scriptures and yet he demands that I be open minded and accepts whatever I can and ignore what is objectionable when I am at his church. I just feel that I misrepresent myself to others when I am there. I just can't help it. *sigh* On the other hand, I just be there as a companion which is not satisfactory to him as he stands to judge my non-worship in his church. *sigh* | ||||||
2 | Denominations is shameful? | 1 Cor 3:4 | TheCurtMan | 92534 | ||
What a dilemma to be in. I could probably quote half a dozen scriptures that would indicate that going through Marry really isn't necessary. Indeed, to some it is just down right unbiblical. By any chance have you had the opportunity to take me at my suggestion and look at I Cor.7?? Verse 14 says, "For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his wife..." and verse 16 says, "For how do you know, O wife, whether you will save your husband?" Now rather your husband is saved or not, is not the issue I wish to discuss. The point that I wish to make is this: Your presence as a believer in your household has a sanctifying influence. Your husband is in a position where he has a believing wife who loves him and will be praying for him. Your obedience TO God will stand as a testimony FOR God in your household. That obedience includes your marriage commitments to your husband. My wife's obedience to God in her submissive role to me has altered my course of action on a many occasions. It has even caused me to change my view of things. Mind if I make some suggestions?? 1. Check with that church that you're interested in and see if they have a women's ministry. Something like the Titus II Woman, or WMU,-Women Missionary Union. If they do, get your name on their prayer list. Get them women to start praying for you. Also check and see if they have a Marriage Builders Program of sorts. If so, get your name and your husband's name on their prayer list. 2. Start praying, among other things, for a prayer partner. Someone you can pray with; someone you can confide in. Preferably a christian woman who either is, or has been married. There may be times when you'll need a shoulder to lean on. It would be nice if that shoulder knew the Word of God. 3. Last but not least, I would suggest that you get yourself a good Study Bible. My personal favorite is the John MacArthur Study Bible, The New King James Version. That's good for the Interpretation of Scripture, but for the Application of Scripture I favor the New American Standard Life Application Study Bible. The CurtMan |
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3 | Denominations is shameful? | 1 Cor 3:4 | Joyce Ong | 92563 | ||
Yes, I Cor 7 v14-16 spoke of sanctifying grace of the believing spouse to the unbelieving spouse. Yet for this I am unsure. He believes in the saving grace of Christ Jesus. However, I am not sure the degree he believes in Christ Jesus role and the extent he follows what Catholic church teaches. That is, working towards more grace and eventual salvation as they believe in the existence of purgatory. Giving the benefit of a doubt, I see that he believes in the saving grace of Christ alone but feel disappointed that knowing better he yet chooses to follow what I personally believe to be adulterated truths, the practices that are not scriptural just to maintain family roots of the catholic upbringing. I am not accusing him but rather feel exasperated because his allegiance to the old ways weighs me down by his insistence that I must not break free or else it is seen as disunity. I am not allowed to be committed to my own church in terms of involvement. There are deacons and deaconess but I cannot meet them except during office hours which is not practical. My prayer partners soon get tired of my unending tussle, in and out of this cold war. I soon get tired of the topic, submission as I feel oppressed. I am much better not trying to reconcile at his terms but stay in the standoff as the only peaceable state. I feel that I have to take responsibility for my own actions and not blame him and so whatever I decide I consider well enough. When he questions me, I do not readily rebutt but turn to all of you for answers that prepare me for the next questioning. Be ready for answering in due season. Book of Timothy. | ||||||
4 | Denominations is shameful? | 1 Cor 3:4 | TheCurtMan | 92720 | ||
Contact me at: TheCurtMan000@AOL.Com I have some info. you might be interested in. The CurtMan |
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