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1 | causing to stumble | Matt 18:6 | SteviM95 | 78042 | ||
When Jesus says "whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble..." Is he only talking about false teachings to children? In verse 18:3 he tells us to become like children, in order to inherit the kingdom of God. And then Matthew 18:7-11 do not appear to me to be limited to children. So then, I have always concluded that verse 18:6 applies to anyone who causes any believer to stumble. Is this a common conclusion? Here is why I am asking - I became a christian at the age of 21. I was part of a super small assembly where all of the believers were much more spiritually mature than myself. My previous life included sins that left me open for spiritual attack. The christians I fellowshipped with at first were so much more mature than me that I didn't spend time worrying about causing them to stumble. But now I am meeting so many Christians who are at different levels of maturity that I am getting worried about my affect on their walk. I've always behaved differently around "my christian 'friends'", and other christians. Trying to figure out when its appropriate to relax, and "let down my hair" is becoming a trial. I watch a group of people laughing and having fun, and I want to join, but I'm so afraid of getting into a situation where my exuberance leads me to say or do something that is not appropriate - and instead of being with my friends who can gently admonish me, I will be in front of someone who will be horrified and offended, OR (worse) someone who doesn't realize that my example is not always the best to follow. I once had a man tell me that many christians did not want to adopt children in the state wellfare system because of the spiritual warfare the children's previous lives could bring upon the adopted parents. I was quite offended, but also worried. I remember thinking that if there were christians who would be afraid of those kids, then those christians would be afraid of me too, and would not want me to associate with them or their loved ones, therefore I needed to make sure that someone was incredibly mature and able to cope with me before I could really relax around them. Will someone please give me some practical advice in how to handle my deportment (regarding this matter), and show me other areas of Scripture that will help me? Thank you, Steph |
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2 | Question | John 6:6 | SteviM95 | 73807 | ||
This has caught my attention! I don't want to see it fade away. Did Phillip pass his test? Was Jesus satisied by Phillip telling him they couldn't feed them with the money they had? Did Phillip act correctly in turning back to Jesus for guidance, instead of going off to beg/work for more money? (Many religions consider it a disciple's honor/duty to provide for their teachers) Is that even a proper way of looking at what happened in those passages? (cause if it is, I would think that Phillip passed his test...or am I overlooking something?) Or did Phillip need proof of Jesus's divinity, leading Jesus to call Phillip's attention before he performed His miracle, so that Phillip could be convicted by having known beforehand that they could not have purchased the food to feed the people gathered? And about the comparison of Phillip's test to the Corithian's belief of Pauls apostleship. I thought that the Holy Ghost did not descend to believers until the Pentecost. Would this make a difference between the Corinthians' ability to perceive Paul's apostleship and Phillip's ability to perceive Christ? I just thought of something else. Paul expected the Corinthians to be "not spared" for not acknowledging his apostleship. Revelations 2:2 seems to be praising the church of Ephesus for rightly discerning true apostles. Now, I have been taught that there are no more apostles today, so I would not expect to have to worry myself about rightly discerning who is an apostle or not. But I only accept the Old Testament and the New Testament as being the inspired word of God, so I only consider a man an apostle, if someone points out to me where the Bible says he is an apostle. If I was to come across another source that claimed to be the teachings of an apostle and I believed it, and then heeded to its instruction as being the instructions of God (without testing its apostleship from what I know of God)...verses 13:5 of 2 Corinthians and 2:2 of Revelation seem to be telling me that I would be earning the condemnation of God. These verses are saying that we are given the ability to assess and discern the apostleship of men and we are expected to use this ability. Is this what you read in these verses? And what about false teachings? Aren't there real Christians who may be deceived by a false teacher? An apostle is a teacher, but also much more. So even though we have the ability to discern false teaching, can we use these passages to scorn anyone who comes up with some bizarre teaching without giving them the chance to repent? Please don't let this question fall to the wayside! Thanks, Steph |
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3 | Must we justify incest among Adam's kids | Gen 1:1 | SteviM95 | 73573 | ||
I have spent alot of time trying to read the posts about Cain's wife. I believe that Adam and Eve's children did commit incest. Tonight I have tried to find the exact post by markarios where he quotes Adam as saying that Eve is the mother of all living...I can't find it right now...but, that is what convicted me of this issue. I am puzzled as to how people are trying to defend this incest. I agree with the biological points brought up...the probability of genetic abberations from incest were significantly decreased back then. But I am not sure that this should be used as a defense (isn't it extra-biblical?). And the Bible begins to give us God's law(s) later. But, isn't the purpose of the law to see where we do not measure to God's standard? To see that we fall short of God's glory? And God's glory and standard is eternal..so even though the law was not written down in Genesis 1:1, isn't it presumptuous of us to say that God looked upon the incest of Adam and Eve's children differently than he would look upon any incest that would happen today? (I acknowledge that there is now guilt and conviction when it happens today...and I am not prepared to argue whether or not there was guilt and conviction for Adam and Eve's children). What I am saying is why should we not believe that the Scripture says that Adam and Eve's children committed incest...just because we know that incest is an abomination to God? Is it important for a Christian to be willing to defend the incest of Adam and Eve's children? Or, if confronted with it, can't we just shrug and acknowledge that they sinned, just like every man, beginning with Adam, has fallen short of the glory of God? And there is a thread on this page about ceremonial laws vs doctrinal laws. I've only been a Christian for three years...and although I've read the OT, I've been studying the NT. I've now decided to study to OT, and that's what led me to this forum...searching for information about Genesis. When I get to the laws (which may be years from now at the progress I am making), what should I know to be on the lookout regarding categorizing laws? I thought that they were all God's standard. Oh, and there is a thread here too about sacrificing. Is an offering the same as a sacrifice? Cause Genesis 4:3 says that Cain and Abel were bringing offerings to the Lord. Even though God does not tell us about his requirements for sacrifices and offerings later on in Genesis (or maybe not until Leviticus...I am not sure right now), Cain and Abel knew something about them. And if God prefers obedience to sacrifice, then would he ask/require offerings of Cain and Abel if they were obedient? So, why should we feel called upon to defend an act of theirs? Doesn't the bible say that no man was righteous? Thank you for your time...and I do apologize for digging up a thread that is so old. I was going to try to read everything first...but there is alot of stuff to read. Steph P.S. I am going to build a profile tonight, although I will try to read everything replied to this post, I would greatly appreciate it if people who reply to me either have a profile telling me of their knowledge of Christ, or tell me in the post. Just so that I can know where you are coming from. Thanks, Steph |
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4 | Help me navigate this forum! | Bible general Archive 1 | SteviM95 | 73527 | ||
I am a newbie here...how does this place operate??? I came here originally because I want to do a study in the book of Genesis, and am looking for information. I haven't even gotten half-way through the posts for Gen 1:1 (and I haven't found one directly related to Gen 1:1 yet), and now I have tons more questions, and without any answers to the questions I had before. It appears that the posts are in no particular order, I can't even figure out if they are in some sort of chronological order...so there is no way for me to reference one...I have to pick out each one that raises a question, right?? Even if it is several years old? And then how do people know that I have a question on it??? If it is an answer, or the second or third question, will it show up in the "home" page? Do people look at that page? I appreciate any guidance I will receive. Oh, and I'm not quite sure how to ask this without offending anyone...but, who are the people who answer? I thought I picked up threads about "watchdogs", or something. Are there literally monitors for this forum? If there are, do we get to know who they are? What their key beliefs are, and whether or not they have any sort of seminary background? Thank you, Steph |
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