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1 | Where do threatening voices come from ? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241771 | ||
Hi, Tracy... To give you a Biblical answer, please consider: The Scriptures tell us to submit to human institutions (1 Peter 2:13). The Lord has established the state in order to maintain order in the world. Paul writes, "Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God" (Romans 13:1). "Therefore," Paul continues (v2), "whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same (v3); for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it [the state] does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil. (v4)" He concludes, "it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience' sake. (v5) For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. (v6)." We are told that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Psalm 111:10). When we recognize all the mechanisms God has put into place in order to maintain His purposes, it is very wise for us to walk in them. For thus we will have a peaceable life (1 Thessalonians 4:11; cf 1 Timothy 2:2). This gives us the freedom to live fruitful lives for our Lord. In Him, Doc |
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2 | Does that include opposition to God? | Bible general | jeremiah1five | 241778 | ||
Hello Doc. Does our Christian obedience to human institutions also apply to laws and regulations made that contradict and oppose God's Word? |
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3 | Does that include opposition to God? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241781 | ||
Hi, Jer... Please do not ask leading questions, son. Reread the Terms of Use that you promised to abide by when you created your profile. On the other hand, granting you the benefit of the doubt with the assumption that you are asking a question because you actually need an answer: See Genesis 3:17; 1 Samuel 15:24; Mark 7:7-9; Acts 4:19; 5:29; Revelation 14:8-12. Also ask yourself the same question relative to the examples of Joseph, Daniel, Jeremiah, Nehemiah, etc. Those are all narratives, so understand them within the context of the didactic passages found in Paul's letter to the Romans (chapter 13) and Peter's first epistle (chapter 2). Scripture does not contradict Scripture. In Him, Doc |
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4 | Is It You, Doc? | Bible general | jeremiah1five | 241785 | ||
Doc, are you the one that has the button and is restricting my gift in several other thread/questions? | ||||||
5 | Is It You, Doc? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241788 | ||
Hi, Jer... Lockman, our gracious host does not reveal their means of managing the Study Bible Forum. Presumably they have people monitoring posts, because some threads are suppressed or entries deleted. They may also revoke profiles that they deem are people that will not follow their guidelines -- we occasionally see such participants suddenly stop posting. Perhaps they have other mechanisms at their disposal. Given that you have contributed to threads that have been suppressed, it might be wise to review the Terms of Use. If your self-proclaimed "gift" is of divine origin, then it will include the ability to exercise self-control, show kindness, manifest respect, edifying others, etc. (Galatians 5:22-23). Fleshliness will be reflected in a character that is pugnacious, prideful, impatient, angry, uncooperative, rebellious, etc. (Galatians 5:19-21). Our Lord is gracious to enumerate these character traits, so that the tree can be identified by its fruit. Thus we are enabled to test ourselves as we are commanded to do (2 Corinthians 13:5; cf 1 John 4:1). In Him, Doc |
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6 | Is It You, Doc? | Bible general | jeremiah1five | 241790 | ||
Now, are you accusing me of not being obedient to the Lord within my call and gifting? Are you saying now that I am not exercising "self-control, kindness, respect, etc?" If you have been offended by me for some reason the command to reply is Matthew 18:15. You still have not answered my question. Are you the one responsible for restricting Christ in me and manipulating me and my comments, answers, and replies? I don't understand why there are some in the darkness doing these things to Christians? Are you part of that sect? |
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7 | Is It You, Doc? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 241794 | ||
Hi, Jer... Rather than presume upon the other forum participants, if you want to talk about yourself, feel free to send me an email. My address is at the bottom of my profile -- which is visible by clicking on DocTrinsograce beside any of my postings. In this way, we can let the Study Bible Forum continue to server its intended purpose. Thank you... In Him, Doc |
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8 | Is It You, Doc? | Bible general | jeremiah1five | 241796 | ||
Thanks, Doc. I do not want to talk about myself. I'm asking if you are the one that placed a restriction on my comments and muzzling the Holy Spirit in me? Is it you that has done thins thing? | ||||||