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1 | Just a thought. What's yours? | NT general Archive 1 | justme | 102505 | ||
GeorgeJoy: Greetings George. I am surer some of feel more free to express ourselves here than in our Church. For instance, very few knew of my cancer in Church, only the Elders and ppPastor and a few close to me. I did so so I would not detract any attention as our Church is in a transistion and that was far more important to me. I believe that the prayers of me alone can touch the very heart of God. More people does not mean God will be any more moved to do His will, but it does comfort the mind. George a Church does not hid behind assumed names, so as I see it you are more forth right than I, and I applaud you for that. I have rarely signed my name as it is, mainly only to Hank. Your idea of the Bible Study Forum being like a church is interesting though. I think there are similarities, but this is still a gathering place for fellowship and entertainment, which there is nothing wrong with. However this Forum can be addictive to the point we neglect our own personal Bible Study and prayers, and even other responsiblities and family. I have done this myself, and my wife has reminded me to keep it in perspective. Any thoughts George? Blessings. justme |
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2 | Just a thought. What's yours? | NT general Archive 1 | GeorJoy | 102598 | ||
"this Forum can be addictive" Yes, most assuredly. It can be, and for many like TV and the internet in general, IT IS. I think we will agree that it is better than the latter. Personally, I come here to share my biblical studies, hopefully to teach and just as hopefully, to learn. Church is many things to many people. "For where ther are two or more gathered in my name, ther I am in the midst of them." If I can make one change , plant one seed, convince one soul of a single truth that our Lord has revealed to me, I will have achieved my goal herein. Though even we do not always agree, a dear brother in the forum reciently told me that an exhorter isn't going to win any popularity contests. It put me in mind of the prophets and how they were often ridiculed. Not that I should make a comparison, but I have prayed for the acceptance of 3 particular gifts most earnestly. Toungs; The interpritation thereof; and for the life of me, I do not know why, prophesy... Reciently I learned of the mental pain that scripture says those gifted with the latter will experience. I can't help but to wonder if I have been blessed with the latter of my prayers already, perhaps many years ago, for my heart constantly bleeds for those herein and all who seek but do not see when it is so often right in front of them. This thought was and is a considerable consolation to me, for I most assuredly am not popular herein, but I am what I am, and through my experience herein, I pray to smooth out the rough and jagged edges of this building stone of the church. By the way. I am NON DEMONATIONAL. Scripture is what I believe in. If I sound Penticostal, Baptist Methodist or whatever, it is due to the fact that no matter the denomination, the majority are based on scripture. God Bless George |
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