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1 | Eastern Orthodoxy Interest | 1 Thess 1:1 | beensetfree | 97849 | ||
Dear Searcher, Makarios, and CDBJ: Thank you for your kind responses. All of them have been most helpful, truly. In ways you couldn't imagine! Good point about my question being posted on Sunday and people attending their respective services! Thanks to Searcher, I have found some delightful discussion groups via a search engine to join and will follow up in that arena. My prayer is that should I convert to Orthodoxy, God will lay His compassion on Protestant hearts to not be bashing about "worshipping idols" and such nonsense, but all will respond as kindly. Just as an FYI for future readers, Eastern Orthodox don't consider themselves a "denomination" but the one, true Apostolic Church handed down from the Apostles to present day. The bishop lineage can be traced back to those Apostles who founded churches. Amazing! God bless you all as you live out Christ's love. In Christ's service, Beensetfree |
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2 | 2books n t written by doctor | Luke | beensetfree | 72689 | ||
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3 | Child living in open sin. What do we do? | 1 Cor 5:11 | beensetfree | 72035 | ||
Dear Momof5: My heart goes out to you, as fast as my prayers go to God. I understand how you feel for we live in circumstances where our child has chosen actions that are not glorifying to the Lord. We have adopted the scripture of Luke 15: 11-32, the story of the prodigal son. We have let our son go his way. He has created his bed and we are letting him sleep in it, letting him live with his mistakes and their consequences. It is very hard, as you well know. We have laid down very clear rules. "This is a house that serves the Lord." If you want to live here, you will abide by them. If you don't want to live within the rules, it is your choice..please find somewhere else to live. He continues to live with us and abides by the rules as far as we can tell. We have kept the door open. We continue to live as Christ has called us to live, praying all the while that the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts will suffice enough for his heart to softened by God and to see the Light. He went to church with us for the first time in a long time, although has gone to church once or twice with friends at his Christian college. We are grateful for whatever opportunties God shines His light into. Humbly, I would suggest that you not close off your relationship with your daughter because right now it sounds like you are the only "LIGHT" shining in her dark world. Don't dismiss the power of God, a mother and father's love, and the foundation you laid when she was a child. Pray for her protection against the evil forces pounding at her, for they are real. The world is telling her an enticing story...you can be "saved" and do what you want not what God wants. The message is strong. But God's is stronger. Don't doubt that. Love her through it, but stand firm in the Word. I would also humbly suggest she not be permitted to spend "quality" time with the younger children that was unsupervised or with her boyfriend. For example, I wouldn't let them over to her apartment, or let her take them shopping, or let her babysit them. This way you always know what she is saying and doing with them. And when she asks you "why?" there is an opportunity for you to lovingly tell her why. And whatever you do, don't you listen to the mumbo jumbo that will pound your own ears...that you made a mistake, or are a lousy mother because she isn't walking the righteous path. That is a lie from the pit of hell! You laid the ground work as you were called by God to do. Now it is her choice. Stay faithful to Him. Read the Psalms and David's cries to God for help and deliverance. They have helped me immensely. And keep hanging around this Forum. It is a great encouragement! In Christ's love from one mom to another, Beensetfree (really!) |
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4 | scripture on tatoos | Leviticus | beensetfree | 71764 | ||
CynFields: Leviticus 19:28 "You shall not make any cuts in your body for the dead nor make any tattoo marks on yourselves: I am the LORD. That seems to be fairly clear, but as always read the scripture in the context of the passage. That would be too long to post all here. Blessings, Beensetfree |
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5 | Is suicide a sin, will you go to hell? | Bible general Archive 1 | beensetfree | 71342 | ||
Angelface: Peace of mind comes as a gift from God. Is your heart not at peace because someone dear to you, a Christian, committed suicide? A Christian person can experience despair, perhaps even to the point of harming themselves. Does that remove them from the Lamb's Book of Life? I don't believe it does, but then that isn't our business. It is God's business. We must trust that God knows what He's doing for He is Sovereign ALWAYS. It is arrogant of us to think we know who is saved and who is not, although the fruit of the Spirit can be a good sign of those who are saved. Trust in Him with all your heart, mind, and soul. Lean not on your own understanding. Let Him heal your heart and carry you. Ask Him and He will. Beensetfree |
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6 | Please fill out your profile, ok? | Ps 146:5 | beensetfree | 70886 | ||
I must confess to having some trepidation to putting very personal and revealing things in my profile, although I feel I have. Internet security isn't a great thing :-) Beensetfree |
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7 | The Bethel Series? | Bible general Archive 1 | beensetfree | 70677 | ||
Blessings to you Cyclist: Before I go on to answer this question, please know I am not "advertsing" on this Forum, as I feel that would be most inappropriate for this setting. Please accept this post as an answer ONLY to your (Cyclist's) question. I have heard of and participate in the Bethel Series in my home church. This is the website for the Bethel Bible Series. www.bethelseries.org. Check it out. You will find a great deal of information there and can email them to receive additional information if you'd like. I am a certified teacher in the program. If you have an opportunity to get into a study, I would highly recommend it. I spent 2 years in teacher training and presently am teaching the 5th group of people in our church to start the series. It was the best thing I ever did. I was hungry for God's Truth and got into the study. While it satisfied the desire to learn as much as I could about God, my desire increased 10 fold to learn more. Bethel is basically a survey course that takes the student from Genesis to Revelation in 2 years (21 lessons per year). The author's purpose in writing the material was and is to combat Biblical illiteracy in the Church. It is not a verse by verse study, but examines the larger themes of God's Word that begin in Genesis. So the student looks at the first 3 chapters of Genesis in depth, which lay a great foundation; then the study moves on in greater chunks. It really is some of the best material I've seen in a long time. I use a puzzle to best explain it. Often we study God's Word in pieces, not necessarily getting a good overall picture or sense of where the pieces fit. But with Bethel, you get a big picture, so when you study the smaller piece you can see where it fits in the bigger scheme of things. So go for it next time it comes around! You won't be sorry. In Christ, Beensetfree |
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8 | How do I do this RIGHT? | Bible general Archive 1 | beensetfree | 70423 | ||
Fred: The fact that the desire has been placed in your heart to make a commitment means to me that it's time to follow that calling of God and accept what He is offering you...forgiveness. That requires repentance on your part, which it appears you recognize you need. A good place to start is to get on your knees, talk to God straight out, confess, and ask for His forgiveness which He will give you. Making a commitment to God and finding "niche for [your] personality" are two very different things. God will lead you to the "niche" you belong in, if you mean a church. It is important that you find a church (a fellowship of believers) to belong to; one that preaches the Biblical Truth and not some watered-down, politically correct mumbo-jumbo. The fellowship you join will love you and help hold you accountable, which you say you are looking for. It will be hard to "hear" the corrections and changes you may need to make in your life. And it will take time. Especially if you have made choices in life that were opposite of God's ways. (Which, by the way, we ALL do! So we share the same boat brother!) :-) Struggle to listen to what must change in your life. Fight to do it, one at a time. With the Holy Spirit's help, God will make you successful. Depending on how "extreme" you went in going away from God, may I also suggest a 12-step support group. I found a group like that (for children of alcholics) extremely helpful in holding me accountable week-after-week until I was strong enough in the Holy Spirit to not need to go any more. I also echo (loudly) Emmaus' suggestions. From reading his posts, I sense he is one to trust. God will bless you, Fred, as you seek His face and serve Him. Beensetfree |
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9 | What constitutes marriage? | Matt 19:5 | beensetfree | 66418 | ||
What excellent questions about marriage. Good for you to be thinking about them. According to Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary marriage is defined as “The union of a man and a woman as husband and wife, which becomes the foundation for a home and family.” It goes further to define the origins of marriage, “Marriage was instituted by God when He declared, "It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him" Gen. 2:18. So God fashioned woman and brought her to man. On seeing the woman, Adam exclaimed, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man" Gen. 2:23. This passage also emphasizes the truth that "a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh" Gen. 2:24. This suggests that God's ideal is for a man to be the husband of one wife and for the marriage to be permanent.” Copyright 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers. It is far more than just a piece of paper. It is a covenant and man and woman make before God, thus making it holy. Since it is a covenant, the people ought to go into with the attitude of making it work come heck or high water. No, I don’t believe there is a “commitment to one another that you are one in Christ, regardless of the courthouse paperwork” in part because the testimony before witnesses and the covenant are what make it the commitment, if that makes any sense at all! Hebrews 13:4 says, “Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.” I hope this helps and I am sure there are far better scholars and faithful people in the forum who will add much better thoughts and text to this holy subject. Marriage is a serious matter and ought to be taken as such, not frivolously as many people in our society do. Blessings to all, Beensetfree |
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10 | Is reverence feasible? Always? | Eph 5:33 | beensetfree | 66397 | ||
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, greetings! Perhaps it would be wise to drop this thread, as one person has taken the discussion and dropped it to a poor level. How interesting to note that the discussion started with a question revolving around respect, honoring, and reverence and all it took was one person to drag the level of respect shared amongst many of the forum to one of disrespect and irreverence. Perhaps there is a good lesson there. Please do not read chastisement into this note, for that is not the intention at all. The intention is to hold up a message, one to myself included, that we can get dragged down to another persons level so quickly even when trying to lift the other person to a higher, more respectful, level of communique. There are many here to have good thoughts, ideas, and Truth to share. It is greatly appreciated by many on the forum. Let us keep it that way. God honoring. Blessings to all! Beensetfree |
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11 | Prodigal what do we do? | Matt 21:22 | beensetfree | 65738 | ||
Dear Justme: I hear the ache in your heart. I feel the same ache in dealing with a child that struggles and makes choices that are clearly outside His will and righteous path. True, the struggle is, where to draw the line. In all my choices, I pause before reacting and pray for a couple days on whatever the action is to be. One thing I do not compromise on...this is a house which serves the Lord. Things which are clearly immoral or illegal are not to be exercised here. This is a hard line, I know. But I know that I will be called to be accountable for how I parented and lived, if you know what I mean. We must pray for the protection and victory of one another's families in the Body of Christ. And we must pray for strength which comes from the Holy Spirit to love inspite of the sin. Too, we must have the courage to look in the mirror to see our own sin, which does change our perspective to one of contriteness for all prodigals, for we ourselves are prodigals! Keep praying. Keep crying. God listens and comforts ALWAYS! Beensetfree :-) | ||||||
12 | Should I resign from the Forum? | 2 Thess 1:3 | beensetfree | 65697 | ||
Mommpabs: In reviewing your posts on thread 21647, it is my belief you have been fair, patient, and biblical in your responses. I do not feel you need to or ought to resign from the Forum. In support of the argument as to whether Adam was or was not present when Eve was tempted, a closer reading of Gen 3:6 may be in order. Nevertheless, keep posting and thanks for the scriptural input and honing. Blessings to you in Christ! --Beensetfree--- | ||||||
13 | Is believing the same as knowing? | Acts 15:11 | beensetfree | 65694 | ||
MarieH: The Bible says in Acts 15:11 "But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they also are." It does not appear to me that you are an unbeliever due to the profession of faith you have made. It appears to me that you believe not only because you have chosen to do so, but also because of the conviction placed in your heart by God. And because you believe, you also know the same in your heart. You said you don't use the term "I know" because of not being an eyewitness. But in a certain sense of the word, you do know because you are experiencing first hand the changes in yourself which are being done by God through the Holy Spirit. I hope this makes some sense. Blessings to you! |
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14 | suggestions for purity ring inscriptions | 1 Tim 4:12 | beensetfree | 63797 | ||
Dear Kristi4252725: Blessings to you and your friend for your renewed commitment to stay pure till marriage. To offer encouragement in your walk I offer the following 2 verses. Whether they are appropriate inscriptions is up to you. They are: Prov 22:11 "He who loves purity of heart and whose speech is gracious, the king is his friend." and 1 Tim 4:12 "Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe." My daughter wears a promise ring and has done so since age 16. It has provided many opportunities to share her faith. I would also recommend 2 books by Joshua Harris. "I Kissed Dating Good-bye" and "Boy meets Girl: Say Hello To Courtship." Both are excellent books. Try not to let the titles scare you off. They are not what they appear to be at first glance. I would also suggest you both choose another person to hold you accountable to your promise. Ideally, someone older than you in age and spiritual maturity and of the same gender. God forgives our sins when we confess and repent (make the choice and follow with action to go the opposite way of the sinful action). I believe He will honor your intentions. Stay in His Word every day. Prepare yourself for the "attack" for surely one will come. Avoid situations that will put you in a vulnerable position of succumbing to the temptation. that is the best thing. And pray, pray, pray. God bless you both! --Beensetfree-- |
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15 | 4 items for sacrifice,symbolic meaning | Lev 14:1 | beensetfree | 63552 | ||
Dear Steph Aaron: I hope this entry isn't too long and thus outside the bounds of the forum, but here is what I've found in answer to your question. The sacrifice is related to leprosy. The definition of hyssop. "A species of marjoram and a member of the mint family. Hyssop was an aromatic shrub under one meter (three feet) tall with clusters of yellow flowers. It grew in rocky crevices and was cultivated on terraced walls (1 Kin. 4:33). Bunches of hyssop were used to sprinkle blood on the doorposts in Egypt )Ex. 12:22), and in purification ceremonies (Lev. 14:4,6, 51-52). David mentioned it as an instrument of inner cleansing (Ps. 51:7). It was used at the crucifixion to relieve Jesus' thirst (John 19:29)."(From Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary; Copyright (C) 1986, Thomas Nelson Publishers). Matthew Henry's Commentary states the following related to this passage: "The living bird, with a little scarlet wool, and a bunch of hyssop, must be fastened to a cedar stick, dipped in the water and blood, which must be so sprinkled upon him that was to be cleansed, v. 6, 7. The cedar-wood signified the restoring of the leper to his strength and soundness, for that is a sort of wood not apt to putrefy. The scarlet wool signified his recovering a florid color again, for the leprosy made him white as snow. And the hyssop intimated the removing of the disagreeable scent, which commonly attended the leprosy. The cedar the stateliest plant, and hyssop the meanest, are here used together in this service (see 1 Kin. 4:33); for those of the lowest rank in the church may be of use in their place, as well as those that are most eminent, (1 Cor. 12:2). Some make the slain bird to typify Christ dying for our sins, and the living bird Christ rising again for our justification. The dipping of the living bird in the blood of the slain bird intimated that the merit of Christ's death was that which made his resurrection effectual for our justification." Hope this is helpful to your study. Blessings, Beensetfree |
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16 | The continuing debt to love one another | OT general | beensetfree | 63402 | ||
Cheryl: I too am no psychologist, but offer the following scripture for thought and consideration and prayer. Mark 6:11 "And any place that does not receive you or listen to you, as you go out from there, shake off the dust from the soles of your feet for a testimony against them." While Jesus is talking about sharing the Gospel in a town and how to leave when not heard (read the surrounding text in the Mark), I would suggest that this principle can be used in the "relationship" you describe. Blessings, beensetfree |
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17 | Imputed sin | Rom 5:12 | beensetfree | 63376 | ||
Most interesting question. I've never heard of imputed sin leading to either spiritual or physical death, but only to both. Would it not be so, especially looking at the Gen. 3 event? Our separation from God is spiritual (hid themselves from Him) but also physical (banished from the garden by Him). This is also my understanding of reading Martin Luther's thoughts on this and imputed righteousness. Perhaps I am understanding and reading wrong. I will be interested to see the thread of this discussion. | ||||||
18 | Why did Joshua circumcised... | Josh 5:2 | beensetfree | 62495 | ||
See Joshua5:2-9. Joshua circumcised the Israelites because it was God's command that it be done. Thus he obeyed. The boys who were born while the Israelites had wandered in the desert had not be previously circumcised. Also this act was a symbol of the Israelites recommitment to their God and to the covenant established by Him prior to entering the Promised Land. | ||||||
19 | Is my husband committing adultery? | 1 Cor 7:39 | beensetfree | 59293 | ||
Ames: Based on 1 Cor. 7:39 and many other scriptures, it appears that yes he is commiting adultery. Having said that however, pray for him. Also pray for yourself, to remain true to God's truth and to hold His word as authority in your life, no matter what others (your husband specifically) do. God bless. | ||||||
20 | Church is kidnapped to Sodom! | James 2:8 | beensetfree | 58302 | ||
Dear Ivory313: Am greatly distressed by this sad news shared. Will be praying for you in this time of turmoil. Totally am in agreement with Pastor Paul's advice, but agree that you not go alone first time out. This "professor" teaching theology in a seminary MUST be confronted, lovingly but firmly. He is teaching by words and deeds, future pastors/leaders of Christ's Church. He must be corrected for many reasons, but primarily due to the high standard by which he is held due to being a teacher of God's Word and by which he will be judged. There is much at stake! Be strong and courageous in the faith He has given you. God's Word is truly the sword of truth. I also think you have an obligation to go to the Dean of Academics of the seminary while also speaking to the "prof." God bless. | ||||||
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