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1 | Who created god? | Bible general Archive 1 | PECHES_650520 | 13941 | ||
hi summer, i read the answers that where given but they are not clear enough for me however I don't have a fact of course but i can't help but be reminded of how humans are conceived. if through intercourse, this tiny cell grows inside a woman then she gives birth to another human being and so on. Is it possible that god in the spirit came from a substance that we as humans don't quite understand yet we are getting close but science has not mastered it yet. But we are getting close. He are being watched to see how intelligent we are. I think in some case God is very proud of man for being, trying to figure out what life is and where it comes from. Trully we are intelligent creatures. I think if we look at each other and try to understand our selves and where we originate then we are close to understand the alpha and the omega of this univers. I can of course give you no explantaion of God creation however if you think long enough and look around you it's got to be an oasis of wonderfulness. i try to imagine the most beautifuliest thing in this world and multiply it as many times as my imagination will allow me. God's was created from this beautiful, magnificate place and it's a place he wants us to enjoy. If we would just free our minds to explore beauty and leave negativity where it is. peace and blessing and continue to enjoy the beauty of life and he will either let you see paradise or he will let you now how paradise feels. this is what I believe...peches | ||||||
2 | Who created god? | Bible general Archive 1 | Reformer Joe | 13985 | ||
God didn't come from anywhere! If you believe the Bible, there is no denying that God has always existed. This is one of the most basic characteristics of God! "Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, From everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen." --Psalm 41:13 "Before the mountains were born Or You gave birth to the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God." --Psalm 90:2 "Your throne is established from of old; You are from everlasting." --Psalm 93:2 "But the lovingkindness of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children's children," --Psalm 103:17 "Are You not from everlasting, O LORD, my God, my Holy One? We will not die. You, O LORD, have appointed them to judge; And You, O Rock, have established them to correct." --Habakkuk 1:12 With all due respect, this is not a forum for speculating the nature of things apart from the Bible. The Bible specifically states that God has eternally existed. If we want to know God's character and what he is like, the last place I would look for an example is at fallen humanity (Romans 3). Rather, I would look at the Bible, which is not only a book ABOUT God, but also a book FROM God, telling us everything that we need to know about what He is like. It is his autobiography, and anything that contradicts what is revealed there is simply false. Pick up the Bible. Read it. Learn about God from His self-revelation rather than trying to figure Him out by using your imagination. Anything else simply is idolatry, and will continue to lead you astray from the truth of Christianity. --Joe! |
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3 | For Joe. | Bible general Archive 1 | Raymondo | 13991 | ||
Joe: do you think it is wrong for Christians to ponder such a question? | ||||||
4 | For Joe. | Bible general Archive 1 | Reformer Joe | 14029 | ||
It is indeed wrong for Christians to seek for answers to the nature of God's existence and of His chararcter and the state of man outside of the Bible. What we see here is more than just a pondering of things that are not revealed in Scripture; what is being demonstrated in this thread is a complete ignorance of what God has said about Himself in the Bible. If we believe in the Bible (and I do), let's believe what the Bible says about God and humanity and sin and salvation and judgment and mercy. It is simply ridiculous to say, "I wonder" when the truth is there for all believers to pick up and read. --Joe! |
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5 | For Joe. | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 14573 | ||
Dear Joe! You know, my friend, you are very intolerant and bigoted at times. I do not know your background or upbringing, nor do I know Raymondo's. But I know mine, and so does the Lord. I knew nothing of God or the Bible until I was 25 years old. I had no church experience or faith examples as a child or young man. When the Lord Jesus apprehended me, He turned 'my' world upside down, and I Praise God for that! But I, too, questioned and speculated about Him, and about His Word, out of ignorance AND curiosity. I had no reference point, and over the years He has sovereignly provided that reference point. I no longer question and speculate about him, because He has, by His Spirit revealed Himself to me. If you are brought up in a Christian home (lucky dog!), these reference points are provided by parents and church. Indeed, it may be sinful and unforgivable for such (lucky dogs) to question God's existence-beginning. But give the rest of the world a break! I am suurounded by a nation that is almost totally ignorant of God and His Word, except, maybe through some intolerant and bigoted 'Christians.' I must be able to discuss the 'philosophy' of God with them, that they may be healed from their atheistic upbringing, AND the perception of Christians being mindless jerks. Brother, I understand a bit about your culture. Please make room for the culture of many others that need Jesus. In His good time, all questions and speculations will be answered and-or erased by the Spirit, and by the holy example of His servants. Please note that intolerant and bigoted are NOT judgments on your life or faith, but observations. I only mean them as a way to express correctly what I feel about your statements. I am well aware that I, too, have 'observable' characteristics. :-) Blessings, my fellow saint, in Jesus' name, charis |
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6 | For Joe. | Bible general Archive 1 | Reformer Joe | 14589 | ||
Charis: If you are going to rebuke me, point out Scripture. Your opinion holds just as much weight as mine unless one of them is supported by the Bible (1 Timothy 3:16). How in the world is it bigoted to point to the Word of God as the source of truth about Him? When I frequently address skeptics and atheists and agnostics, I certainly take a completely different approach; but this is a Bible study forum for people to discuss the BIBLE, not to dream up some New-Age fantasies. The person to whom I addressed my reply claims that she is a believer in Jesus Christ, but she is very wrong on several notions about the very nature of God and the nature of humanity. I have brought them up before, extensively pointing her to Scriptures which point out these errors; and the only reply I get is silence and repetition of the same unbiblical notions. Not terribly teachable (2 Timothy 3:16). I am sorry if you see my zeal for doctrinal purity as intolerance. Please be assured that you and anyone else on here can believe whatever you want, but I have a written standard which is very intolerant of falsehood about our Creator. The truth is pretty narrow, Charis, and it is wishy-washiness about standing up for what our holy God has revealed about Himself that has led to such anemia in the church today. Consider this to be correction (2 Timothy 3:16). --Joe! |
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7 | For Joe. | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 14591 | ||
Dear Joe! "Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may on account of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of visitation." 1 Peter 2:12 NASB My point is that not all are converted from Gentile to perfected believer (like yourself?) in an instant, nor are all brought up in an environment that recognizes Christ. Indeed, you are zealous, but I believe that we should all know the difference between zealousy for Jesus, and being a religious zealot, often intolerant and bigoted. Joe, the letters to Timothy are written by Paul to his most accomplished disciple. We cannot expect all Christians to be at this level, can we? I know that I may not yet be there, but I apsire to it. However, intemperate views can, and often do, discourage the less mature, and we are responsible for that. Friend, do you really expect everyone that logs in to this Forum to be as responsible as that? I don't. Blessings and peace in Jesus' name, charis |
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8 | For Joe. | Bible general Archive 1 | Reformer Joe | 14633 | ||
Charis: 1. I wasn't dealing with "Gentiles," but with individuals who claim to be believers in Jesus Christ. The only one slandering me as an evildoer is you; and 1 Peter deals with good behavior in the face of false accusations of those who are enemies of the cross (cf. 2:15). This verse is not being used in its proper context. 2.I never claim to be perfect, but the object of discussion in this forum is a perfect standard. I arrogantly hold that the Bible is truth, and that rather than making up reality, we read and believe what God says. 3. While sanctification is a life-long process (with some further down the road than others), it does not take place apart from the Word of God. If you will look back at the post that caused you so much dismay (if indeed you did read the original post which I made regarding the statement "Who made God?"), about three sentences were mine and the rest of the post was verse after verse from Scripture supporting the truth that God is uncreated. If we are to grow in Christ, it is not by sitting around and discussing "what would be neat," but by carefully examining the Scriptures. Some undoubtedly have more experience in doing that, but there is no question that those who are ignoring the Bible in their search for truth are NOT being sanctified. Continued ignorance of the Holy Bible is deplorable to its Author. Finally, Second Timothy 3:16 says nothing about Timothy as an acomplished apostle, but it says a great deal about the Bible: "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness." This is exactly how I used Scripture (i.e. CORRECTLY); so again, your beef is with Paul and with the Holy Spirit, not with me. --Joe! |
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9 | For Joe. | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 14662 | ||
Dear Joe! Peace, friend. Yes, I did read your post. I also saw your answer to Raymondo's question. ("For Joe") It is my opinion that your answer was more akin to a Louis L'Amour 'Sixgun Solution' than, "...but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the head, even Christ, from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by that which every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love." Ephesians 4:15,16 NASB. Brother, I am well aware that some of the people that log in to this forum are woefully immature and misguided. We have an opportunity to bring balance to them. Your method of 'slapping them upside the head' with a 'perfect standard' may not be the most effective. Indeed, it could cause many to leave the best thing they've ever encountered (sad, but true in many cases). Is it just me, or do I detect an attitude of 'shape up, or ship out!' in your evangelical method? You say that I quoted a Scripture only focused on the Gentiles. I can tell you are a black-or-white kind of guy, and indeed, from the Lord's lofty viewpoint, this is the case, but many on earth (here) are caught between their Gentile nature and the calling of God. Sadly, some for a (seemingly inexcusable) long time. Is there a time limit before the entire weight of the Scriptural standard comes to bear? Who decides that time? I hope it is not you. :-) Finally, your arrogant stance of perfect interpretation (and implementation) of Paul and the Holy Spirit, with myself as the one with a 'beef' against God, is cheap and cocky. As you said before, you have your opinion, and I have mine :-) True, the Bible is the perfect standard, given by God to imperfect man. Our 'wielding' of it correctly demands balance and wisdom, not just knowledge. Joe!, is it possible that you are not always so rigid and legalistic in real life? That you are much more temperate when you are with family and church? I would like to believe so, and in fact, do believe so. Please know that I am not trying to be an enemy. My comments to you are also for the benefit (at least, this is my intention) of this whole forum. I remain your colleague in Christ Jesus, charis |
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