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1 | The Center of Truth | Mark 10:27 | TheCurtMan | 115995 | ||
This is a little something that was shared with me. I found it rather interesting. I thought that I’d share it with the forum. Was wondering if anyone had any comments on it. The chapter in the center of the Bible is Psalms 118. There are 594 chapters before Psalms 118 There are 594 chapters after Psalms 118 594 multiplied by 2 is 1188 What is the center verse in the Bible? Psalms 118:8 Does this verse say anything significant about God’s Perfect Will in our lives?? Read it and see. Now isn’t that odd how this all works out?? Or is/was God in the center of it?? Comments anyone?? The CurtMan |
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2 | What is Love?? | Matt 22:37 | TheCurtMan | 115869 | ||
I am looking for a SIMPLE definition on the word 'Love'. | ||||||
3 | By whose authority?? | Matt 7:22 | TheCurtMan | 94007 | ||
In comparing Matthew 7:22-23 with Matthew 12:22-26, where did the people in 7:22 get the authority to cast out demons?? | ||||||
4 | To Marry or Burn?? | 1 Cor 7:8 | TheCurtMan | 91694 | ||
I am personally having a difficult time relating I Cor. 7:7-8 to Gen. 2:18. I Cor. tends to indicate that maybe it is best to remain single. My foundation is in Gen. God instituted marriage BEFORE the fall of man; while everything was still in it's perfect fourm; before the adversary decided to become a living hemorrhoid, God said that it is not good for man to be alone. There was no lust to worry about, no passion to consider. Did something change between Gen. and I Cor.?? And if not, why is it best to remain single?? The CurtMan |
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5 | A Perversion of the Truth-Gal. 1:7 | Gal 1:8 | TheCurtMan | 89848 | ||
Good Morning Truthfinder, I was wondering where in scripture I could find the fact that in order to understand God’s word, I have to join and submit to an organization. “Jehovah poured out his spirit on them and assigned them the responsibility of serving as his sole visible channel through whom alone spiritual instruction was to come. Those who recognize Jehovah’s visible theocratic organization therefore, must recognize and accept appointment of the Faithful and Discreet Slave, and be submissive to it.” The Watchtower, Oct. 01, 1967 “Jehovah is a God of unity and harmony. He wants his earthly servants united, and so He has made understanding the Bible today dependent upon association with His organization.” The Watchtower 01, 1961 “He does not impart his holy spirit and an understanding and appreciation of His Word apart from His visible organization.” The Watchtower July 01, 1965 Personally I think this type of belief contradicts a number of biblical principles, but hey, each man must choose his own way. I just need to know where in the bible I could go to support all this. Over in Gal. Chp. 1, Paul was confronting the church because some people where preaching a distorted message. Paul called them accursed. He implied that if anyone at anytime preached a message different than what he himself taught, that they themselves be accursed. Do you think that the Watchtower falls into that category?? Do you think that their beliefs and Paul’s beliefs are the same beliefs?? I mean I know that the Watchtower’s beliefs may differ from the Judaizer’s beliefs, but are the Watchtower’s beliefs on the same accord as Paul’s beliefs?? And if they are, then how are the above quotations justified?? Paul also indicated something else that I truly appreciated as well. Paul indicated that he knew the truth of scripture was just that, the truth. And he know this not because of some scholar declared it to be true, but because Jesus Himself declared it unto him. Personally I can relate to that. I believe scripture to be true not because of someone with a pH or whatever, but because Jesus Himself declared them unto me through the Spirit, through my personal experiences, and through my personal relationship with Him. The CurtMan |
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6 | True of False Prophet?? | 2 Timothy | TheCurtMan | 87619 | ||
Truthfinder, I was wondering if you would help me to find the truth in a matter. I would like to know why a child of the King would follow a false prophet like the Wathctower Bible and Tract Society?? The second President of this society, J.F. Rutherford, laid down the qualifications of a false prophet, his qualifications matches those in Deut. 18:21-22. By this definition, the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society is considered to be a false prophet. So why follow the theological teachings of a false prophet?? |
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7 | Justification for non-Christian Living?? | Gal 5:24 | TheCurtMan | 87396 | ||
My Sunday School lesson for tomorrow is taken from Eph. 4:1-3, "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." My question is not so much on the 'interpretation' of this verse as it is in the 'application' of this verse. How do I apply this verse to my life in light of Gal. 5:16-17 that informs me that I have two natures that is consistantly going to war with one another; and in light of James 1:14-15 that tells me that my ungodly actions are a result of personal desires?? I believe the verses in Eph.4:1-3 are commandments to, 1. Participate in each other lives; 2. For proper Christian relationships; and 3. To encourage a commitment to the well being of others. So how do I pull all this off if it isn't something I desire to do?? Please provide every day living examples to help get your point across. TheCurtMan |
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8 | Attitudes or Beattitudes?? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87095 | ||
I have a question regarding the difference of opinion on certain issues. What's up with the attitudes?? We're suppose to share the Word with Love and Humility. We're not going to always agree with our brothers or sisters. For some of us, our Spiritual Education is on a lower level than others, and some of the replies I've read are nothing short than anti-biblical. But is that reason enough to become upset with one another?? Whatever happen to Blessed are the Peace Makers?? I'm under the impression that scripture says that if we have fault with our brethern, then reconciliation should be made quickly before the problem escalates. I personally believe that within that commandment, reconciliation should be made rather we are at fault or not. Keeping the peace is more important than Pride. I've been reading alot of the notes being passed between what are suppose to be mature christians, and I sense hostility, with very little apology. Jesus didn't give up on the lady at the well because she just didn't get it at first, neither did He give up on Nicodems, and I don't know if he ever understood at all, but in neither case did Jesus turn around and refuse to stop trying, or blow them outta the water because they just didn't get what He was saying. And before anyone wants to go and get all technical on these examples, their just that, examples. The point being, lets choose our words a little more carefully; keep our tempers in check, and if necessary pray before we give our responces. Remember: 1. The truth is suppose to be shared in Love and with Humility. 2. Anything that is not done in love is done in vain. And 3. There are a number of mature christians on this site, lets act like it. I'm crucified daily off this site by the world, I do not need to be, nor witness crucifixion on this site by my brothers and sisters oover something like a differenc of opinion. The CurtMan |
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9 | Functions of the Body of Christ | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 87073 | ||
I'm looking for additional information on the functions of the church. From Acts 2:42-47, I'm able to determine that the functions of the church include TEACHING; which in my opinion would include evangelism; LEARNING, our Heavenly Father's expections; CARING for one another, in ALL aspects of the matter. We are our brother's and sister's keepers. FELLOWSHIP, something we should not forsake ourselves of; and WORSHIP. Can anything be added to this and supported with bible passages?? |
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10 | Am I Wrong?? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 86846 | ||
EdB, Thanks for your response. What's your opinion on being politically correct?? Do you think it's important?? And if so, why?? I honestly believe that I missed the boat on this one. My perspective is that there are two ways of doing things. Man's way, which include being 'politically correct'; Each man following his own desires and goals, regardless of the cost; the belief in no absolute truth; and a variety of other things. The second way is God's way. The unchanging Truth inspite of the circumstances. That's the only thing I've got to hold onto in a society that's gone mad. Personally I can't accept Homosexuality as a disease, does that make me politically incorrect?? You think that maybe I should broaded my political horizon?? Have you noticed that you can't even watch a decent T.V. show anymore without some homosexual being on the set?? |
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11 | Disease or Bad Personal Choice?? | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 86780 | ||
There are those who choose to believe that Homosexuality is a disease. If this is true, then why is it the ONLY disease that a man can inherit, and is condemned by God?? God doesn't condemn Sickle Cell Anemia; Cancer; HIV; Lukemia; or anyother illness other than sin. What I find strange about this is that God will not condemn a person for having HIV, but He will condemn that person for Homosexuality. According to James 1:14-15, death is the result of man following his own personal desires and doing the things he wants to do. This same principle can also be seen in Romans 1:21-32, however, within these verses in Romans, Homosexuality isn't pictured as a disease, but a bad personal choice. If Homosexuality IS a disease, wouldn't that call into question the Judgement and the Integrity of God?? Didn't He distroy two cities partly because of Homosexuality?? V.4-5 of Gen. 19 indicates that EVERY male in that city was a Homosexual, both young and old. The city, of course, was Sodom, both it and Gomorrah was destroyed by God. If Homosexuality ISN'T a disease, then have those within the medical field who believe it is, been decieved by the father-of-lies. Has the prince-of-this-world run a number down on those who are unaware of scripture?? And while we're on the issue, anyone care to comment on Same Sex Marriages having ALL the Rights and Privileges of Heterosexual Marriages?? |
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12 | Pt.2 A Female Overseer | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 86309 | ||
Part 2 Is Jesus not the example we are suppose to follow?? Was He the type of man that went with the flow of things, the type of Guy that followed tradition?? The day before he picked his disciples, Jesus stayed up all night in prayer with the Father, the next day He went out nd picked twelve men. If there was ever a time for God to say it was OK to have a Female Overseer for His children, a female disciple would have gotten that point across. "Why do you think that out of twelve individuals, there wasn't one woman on that board??" Lets go back to I Tim. 2:12. "Why do you think that Paul said what he said in this verse??" For two reasons actually, 1. God told him to. Take a good look at II Peter chp.1 verses 19-21, and note that these verses isn't so much referring to the Interpretation-of-Scripture, as it is the Origin-of-Scripture. The other reason can be found in v.13-14. A careful look at Genesis would reveal a number of facts on this issue as well, like; A. When God gave the law, He gave it to Man, not woman. B. When God did give the law to Adam, Eve wasn't even on the set yet, it was before her time. C. When Eve DID show up, woman was presented as a Helper-of-Man, not a Leader-of-Man. There is a difference. Now here's the kicker. When man DID follow a woman's leading, Adam not only got himself into trouble, but he plunged the entire world into chaos. Society as we know it is a mad house. We have superseded morality with immorality. I believe Paul said it best when he said, "Because that, when they knew God they glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful, but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darken. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools and changed the image of the Incorruptible God, into an image made like to corruptible man; and to birds; and four-footed beast; and creeping things..." It appears to me that we're following this example. God's creation has gotten to a point where we think we're smarter than the Creator. We can interpret His word better than He can. The bible is it's own best interpreter, not man. Last question of the day. "According to II Tim. 3:16-17, what is the purpose of ALL scripture??" Is it not for Doctrine; for Reproof; for CORRECTION; for Instruction in Righteousness, that the man of God-universal term meaning both men and women-may be complete and thoroughly equipped for every good work?? There are a number of biblical principles, as well as examples, indicating that a woman should not be an Overseer. Both Scripture and Tradition tends to point this out, so why isn't it being practiced today?? My prayers will be with you for Spiritual Wisdom in all areas, and I ask the same from you; and my apologies to you if I've offended you in the manner of which I've stressed a couple of points. The CurtMan |
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13 | Pt.2 A Female Oversee | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 86307 | ||
Part 2 Is Jesus not the example we are suppose to follow?? Was He the type of man that went with the flow of things, the type of Guy that followed tradition?? The day before he picked his disciples, Jesus stayed up all night in prayer with the Father, the next day He went out nd picked twelve men. If there was ever a time for God to say it was OK to have a Female Overseer for His children, a female disciple would have gotten that point across. "Why do you think that out of twelve individuals, there wasn't one woman on that board??" Lets go back to I Tim. 2:12. "Why do you think that Paul said what he said in this verse??" For two reasons actually, 1. God told him to. Take a good look at II Peter chp.1 verses 19-21, and note that these verses isn't so much referring to the Interpretation-of-Scripture, as it is the Origin-of-Scripture. The other reason can be found in v.13-14. A careful look at Genesis would reveal a number of facts on this issue as well, like; A. When God gave the law, He gave it to Man, not woman. B. When God did give the law to Adam, Eve wasn't even on the set yet, it was before her time. C. When Eve DID show up, woman was presented as a Helper-of-Man, not a Leader-of-Man. There is a difference. Now here's the kicker. When man DID follow a woman's leading, Adam not only got himself into trouble, but he plunged the entire world into chaos. Society as we know it is a mad house. We have superseded morality with immorality. I believe Paul said it best when he said, "Because that, when they knew God they glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful, but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darken. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools and changed the image of the Incorruptible God, into an image made like to corruptible man; and to birds; and four-footed beast; and creeping things..." It appears to me that we're following this example. God's creation has gotten to a point where we think we're smarter than the Creator. We can interpret His word better than He can. The bible is it's own best interpreter, not man. Last question of the day. "According to II Tim. 3:16-17, what is the purpose of ALL scripture??" Is it not for Doctrine; for Reproof; for CORRECTION; for Instruction in Righteousness, that the man of God-universal term meaning both men and women-may be complete and thoroughly equipped for every good work?? There are a number of biblical principles, as well as examples, indicating that a woman should not be an Overseer. Both Scripture and Tradition tends to point this out, so why isn't it being practiced today?? My prayers will be with you for Spiritual Wisdom in all areas, and I ask the same from you; and my apologies to you if I've offended you in the manner of which I've stressed a couple of points. The CurtMan |
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14 | Pt.2 A Female Oversee | Bible general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 86354 | ||
Part 2 Is Jesus not the example we are suppose to follow?? Was He the type of man that went with the flow of things, the type of Guy that followed tradition?? The day before he picked his disciples, Jesus stayed up all night in prayer with the Father, the next day He went out nd picked twelve men. If there was ever a time for God to say it was OK to have a Female Overseer for His children, a female disciple would have gotten that point across. "Why do you think that out of twelve individuals, there wasn't one woman on that board??" Lets go back to I Tim. 2:12. "Why do you think that Paul said what he said in this verse??" For two reasons actually, 1. God told him to. Take a good look at II Peter chp.1 verses 19-21, and note that these verses isn't so much referring to the Interpretation-of-Scripture, as it is the Origin-of-Scripture. The other reason can be found in v.13-14. A careful look at Genesis would reveal a number of facts on this issue as well, like; A. When God gave the law, He gave it to Man, not woman. B. When God did give the law to Adam, Eve wasn't even on the set yet, it was before her time. C. When Eve DID show up, woman was presented as a Helper-of-Man, not a Leader-of-Man. There is a difference. Now here's the kicker. When man DID follow a woman's leading, Adam not only got himself into trouble, but he plunged the entire world into chaos. Society as we know it is a mad house. We have superseded morality with immorality. I believe Paul said it best when he said, "Because that, when they knew God they glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful, but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darken. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools and changed the image of the Incorruptible God, into an image made like to corruptible man; and to birds; and four-footed beast; and creeping things..." It appears to me that we're following this example. God's creation has gotten to a point where we think we're smarter than the Creator. We can interpret His word better than He can. The bible is it's own best interpreter, not man. Last question of the day. "According to II Tim. 3:16-17, what is the purpose of ALL scripture??" Is it not for Doctrine; for Reproof; for CORRECTION; for Instruction in Righteousness, that the man of God-universal term meaning both men and women-may be complete and thoroughly equipped for every good work?? There are a number of biblical principles, as well as examples, indicating that a woman should not be an Overseer. Both Scripture and Tradition tends to point this out, so why isn't it being practiced today?? My prayers will be with you for Spiritual Wisdom in all areas, and I ask the same from you; and my apologies to you if I've offended you in the manner of which I've stressed a couple of points. The CurtMan |
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15 | Pt.2 A Female Oversee | 1 Sam 25:10 | TheCurtMan | 86364 | ||
Part 2 Is Jesus not the example we are suppose to follow?? Was He the type of man that went with the flow of things, the type of Guy that followed tradition?? The day before he picked his disciples, Jesus stayed up all night in prayer with the Father, the next day He went out nd picked twelve men. If there was ever a time for God to say it was OK to have a Female Overseer for His children, a female disciple would have gotten that point across. "Why do you think that out of twelve individuals, there wasn't one woman on that board??" Lets go back to I Tim. 2:12. "Why do you think that Paul said what he said in this verse??" For two reasons actually, 1. God told him to. Take a good look at II Peter chp.1 verses 19-21, and note that these verses isn't so much referring to the Interpretation-of-Scripture, as it is the Origin-of-Scripture. The other reason can be found in v.13-14. A careful look at Genesis would reveal a number of facts on this issue as well, like; A. When God gave the law, He gave it to Man, not woman. B. When God did give the law to Adam, Eve wasn't even on the set yet, it was before her time. C. When Eve DID show up, woman was presented as a Helper-of-Man, not a Leader-of-Man. There is a difference. Now here's the kicker. When man DID follow a woman's leading, Adam not only got himself into trouble, but he plunged the entire world into chaos. Society as we know it is a mad house. We have superseded morality with immorality. I believe Paul said it best when he said, "Because that, when they knew God they glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful, but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darken. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools and changed the image of the Incorruptible God, into an image made like to corruptible man; and to birds; and four-footed beast; and creeping things..." It appears to me that we're following this example. God's creation has gotten to a point where we think we're smarter than the Creator. We can interpret His word better than He can. The bible is it's own best interpreter, not man. Last question of the day. "According to II Tim. 3:16-17, what is the purpose of ALL scripture??" Is it not for Doctrine; for Reproof; for CORRECTION; for Instruction in Righteousness, that the man of God-universal term meaning both men and women-may be complete and thoroughly equipped for every good work?? There are a number of biblical principles, as well as examples, indicating that a woman should not be an Overseer. Both Scripture and Tradition tends to point this out, so why isn't it being practiced today?? My prayers will be with you for Spiritual Wisdom in all areas, and I ask the same from you; and my apologies to you if I've offended you in the manner of which I've stressed a couple of points. The CurtMan |
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16 | Pt.1 Female Overseer | 1 Tim 2:12 | TheCurtMan | 86221 | ||
Part 1 Around the 4th of June, a question was posted, "Should a woman teach a man??" Or something like that. So I put my two cents in on that one. I received a reply to that question in the affirmative. I'd like to address it. It started with this question, "Is there a scripture that specifically says that a woman can not be a Pastor??" I would have to say that according to the principles in I Timothy, chp.3, verses 1-7, YES!! Take the opportunity to do a Word Study on the title 'Bishop' in v.2. What you'll discover is that Bishop can also be translated as Elder; Shepherd; Overseer; and even Pastor. The Pastor is the Overseer of the congregation; He's the Shepherd of that particular flock. Now the qualifications for this position is listed within these verses. Now v.1 starts out by saying, "If a MAN desires the position of a Bishop, HE desires a good work." Notice the word MAN, not woman. There are places in the scriptures where the word Man is used as a universal term meaning both men and women. This IS NOT one of those occasions, you can tell by the context. V.2, A Bishop then must be...the husband of one wife. My first question to you is, "How can a woman be the husband of one wife and still remain in God's Perfect Will??" V.4, One who rules HIS house well. According to the culture of that day, it was the MAN who ruled the household; not the woman. Unfortunately, the qualifications of an Overseer do not fit a woman. Also, take a look at I Tim. 2:12, "I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man..." Now this verse has really been taken outta context by many men, but IN context, Paul is referring to a church gathering. This verse can also be used in the affirmative to answer your question. However, my question to you is this, "How can a Female Overseer be an Overseer and not teach nor have authority over her male congregation??" You can't see how these verse tend to come together on this issue?? And how about I Corinthians 14:34-35, "Let your women keep silent in the church, for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are COMMANDED to be under OBEDIENCE, as also saith the law. And if they will learn anything, let them ask their husbands at home; for it is a shame for a women to speak in the church." The obvious question would be, "How can a Female Overseer be silent within her own congregation??" Better still, "How can a Female Overseer BE a Female Overseer and still remain obedient to God??" You stated that you wanted to adhere to the correct interpretation of scripture, but in order to do this you must study scripture. Do Word Studies; Get an understanding how the Greeks used certain words; Get an understanding of their culture; and above everything else, PRAY for Understanding. The Holy Spirit isn't going to tell you one thing about scripture, and tell someone else the complete opposite. He doesn't work that way. My next couple of questions involves our Lord and Savior... |
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17 | Face Value or Not | Gen 1:1 | TheCurtMan | 85828 | ||
I Corinthians 14:34-35 Should these verses be taken literally, at face value?? If so, WHY, and to what degree?? and Why doesn't it seem to be practiced today?? If not, WHY NOT?? This is what William MacDonald had to say on these verses in his Commentary, "It is often contended that what Paul is forebidding in this verse is for the woman to chatter or gossip while the service is going on. However, such an interpretation is untenable. The word here translated speak-laleo-did not mean to chatter in Koine Greek. The same word is used of God in v.21 of this chp., and in Hebrews 1:1. It means to speak authoritatively. Indeed, women are not permitted to ask questions publicly in the church. If they want to learn something, they should ask their husbands at home..." Also, I personally believe that God has the ability to write His word in a fashion that crosses Time and Culture, therefore, without STRONG biblical support for such an answer, I would have a difficult time excepting Time and Culture as an answer. So, face value or not?? Why or Why Not?? Talk to me. |
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18 | Family Values Acts 18, where?? | NT general Archive 1 | TheCurtMan | 84745 | ||
In Acts 18, during Pauls second Missionary Journey, he encountered a married couple, Aquila and Priscilla. This couple provided Paul with employement; room and board; and fellowship. They also held a church in their house in Corinth and in Rome. 1 Cor. 16:19 and Romans 16:3-4 What other examples for familey values can be credited toward this couple and supported biblically?? |
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