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1 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 92812 | ||
Greetings Emmaus!(I had thought about attending a Catholic service on Sunday!) Needless to say, I recognize the Great Commission, but I am having a difficult time seeing the need to "recreate" the world's environment within the walls of the church. Bottom line is that it is the environment of the heart of the body that must reflect the character and nature of God toward the "lost"! As those who are "different" come into our midst, how do we respond? With love and compassion . . . seeing them as God sees them, deeply loved - how was THAT love expressed? Does OUR love look like that? (ouch!) Anyway, God is dealing with me on this right now and I'm just trying to put it all together. We are to love our enemies and bless those who persecute us - how do we love them? By seeing them through God's eyes. Who are our enemies? Are they God's enemies? We were once God's enemies too . . . upon reflection of this fact, how might this make a difference in the way we respond to those who have yet to know Him too? Just musing - thanks for the book suggestion. mommapbs |
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2 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 92817 | ||
Thanks for the article - yes, this is just how it is. I am so saddened by our corporate desire to emulate the things of the world, using the familiar trappings of modern society as a "hook" - as if the Holy Spirit needs "help." Perhaps when they start selling popcorn others will realize where they really are. mommapbs |
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3 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 92825 | ||
Check out Ezekiel 33:32 - what are your thoughts on this passsage? mommapbs |
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4 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 92899 | ||
Thank you for your thoughts and words - indeed it is a difficult thing to be "in the world but not OF the world!" mommapbs |
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5 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 92943 | ||
Hank, you asked: "The big question is, are they being fed in an atmosphere that resembles a carnival or a rock concert more than the church of the Lord Jesus Christ?" What, in your mind, would be the elements necessary to distinguish a church from a concert hall? How does one create the "atmosphere" of sacredness? (Can it really be done?) The emphasis of my church is to "get em in and get em saved." Sadly, the numbers game of church growth has triumphed again and those older folks are being cast aside, to make room for the younger generation who needs the Gospel - the youth are the source of church growth don't you know! So now what do we have, a bunch of young bucks, with lots of vim and vigor who have come with a "better way" to win souls . . . I like your observation about the feeding of the 5,000 - they were hungry and Jesus fed they what they needed - are we feeding them what they need or what they want? Knowing you need something is not the same as wanting it. I guess you can see that I rather upset about the theatrical, peformer orientated "worship" that so characterizes the modern "evangelical" church today! Is nothing sacred anymore? mommapbs |
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6 | Are your answers authoritative? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 95254 | ||
Thank you for being willing to do what you do not like to do! I appreciate your testimony and hope that it will encourage others to do likewise! Blessings to you! mommapbs |
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7 | WHERE WAS ADAM WHEN EVE WAS TRICKED | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 97228 | ||
Greetings Hank! Loved your reply! Do you think that anything would be different had Adam eaten the "forbidden fruit" first? Why is it that we tend to lay such a guilt trip on Eve? Just wondering . . . mommapbs |
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8 | types and symbols | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 98496 | ||
Thanks Hank - Great answer. You wrote, "Genuine exegesis holds that the interpretation of any portion of Scripture that contradicts the clear teaching of any other portion or portions of Scripture is faulty interpretation." What should our attitude be toward those who engage in "faulty interpretation?" Of course, it could again be argued as to what constitudes "clear teaching?" (Now don't get your dander up; I'm not trying to be contrary or take aim here. I'm just wondering a bit.) Jesus Christ, crucified, buried and raised to life on the third day - literal day:-) is the Gospel that most on this Forum agree to. Yet, it seems to me that all to often, believers accuse those who disagree on denominational differences (which arise from "interpretive" conclusions)as heretics or even apostates. I am not suggesting tolerance of "any other gospel" yet I believe the response of the Church (as well as the individual believer) toward one another is just as important as it was centuries ago. Perhaps had we sought the hand of God rather than relied upon the hand of man, the world would be a different place . . . ah, but is that not what we have to look forward to?! Blessed Day. mommapbs |
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9 | Double Dutch? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 100623 | ||
Greetings RJJ - do a NT word search on the word "hidden"! Frankly, the best way to explain the Gospel is to REVEAL your relationship with the Lord! Tell others who He is to you and what HE is doing in your life right now. It doesn't get any plainer or simpler that this! We don't need fancy or churchy words etiher! In fact, most folks don't understand our language (Christianese)! mommapbs |
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10 | "tis thou a man amoungst thieves"? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 101025 | ||
fullofquestions: This is a BIBLE study site and it is sponsored by the Lockman Foundation which publishes the NASB. These words are reminescent of the King James Version old English, yet when I searched for this phrase, no verse was identified. Perhaps you are referring to the passage that says "He was numbered with transgressors" (Is. 53:12) Check this out. Where did you hear this phrase and in what context was it used? mommapbs |
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11 | "tis thou a man amoungst thieves"? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 101030 | ||
Greetings! Thanks for the explanation. Frankly, it sounds more like a line from a Shakesperean play to me! Bottom line is this. Read God's Word for yourself and allow God to reveal HIS truth to your heart. Don't worry if you don't understand something - no one has all the answers, we are all in process; we are all ever learning about God . . . I doubt that eternity will not be enough time to know all of Him! When you come across a passage of Scripture that you are struggling with, do look for some insight here at the Forum! I'm sorry that I couldn't be of more help to you! Blessings, mommapbs |
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12 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 101807 | ||
Greetings AO! Here are my 2 cents: Looking at 1 John 4, "This is love: not that we loved God, but that God loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. . . . everyone who loves has been born of God." (vv 10;7) It seems to me that apart from God, we can not love! Jesus said, IF you love Me, you will keep my commands (John 14:15) - Jesus told us "Love the Lord your God" . . . and HOW do we express that love? BELIEVE in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ.(1 John 3:23) Love originates with God and those who do not love God have not BELIEVED Him. Belief comes first; it is the only response that God responds to. (Ecc 3:11)God has set eternity in the heart of man - we have God-given knowledge of His existence. In fact,(Romans 1) He even gives us that kernel of faith, the ability to recognize and respond to what HE HAS DONE - loved us first. Those who respond in belief, receive His Love,(Jesus, as noted in 1 John 4:10) which grows and continues to respond to God in our thoughts, attitudes and actions. I think that it is very dangerous to presume that there is anything we can do ON OUR OWN, like even loving God - for without Him, we would have no means to even respond to Him. To love means to believe - this is the starting point in our relationship with God. As we contine to place our trust in Him, HE lives through us, expressing Himself and His obedience to the Father. Jesus said, "apart from Me, you can do nothing." (John 15:5)Therefore, apart from HIM, we can not even OBEY God. We are saved by Grace, not works - which "obedience" apart from Jesus really is! You wrote, "most people would say it is unlikely a person will reach heaven if they do not love God." The problem is that most people do not know what loving God really means! They confuse "good works" with believing faith. Faith comes first, then we are born into that Love which expresses Itself through us. Eph 2:10 - "We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works which God in advance has prepared for us to do." mommapbs |
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13 | Purpose Driven Life? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 101815 | ||
Greetings Norrie! I am currently participating in a small group study of "The Purpose Driven Life" - it is NOT used in our worship services. I also am going through this book with an accountability person in my life - so I'm exploring God's purposes for me times two. Frankly, I need more than one day to process each chapter! There is a lot of Truth to be digested here. Like you, I am bothered by Rick's use of multiple translations - I'd prefer that He stick with just one (I also would have liked the references provided IN the text rather than foot noted as I take notes and want to include where this Truth is found in God's Word). HOWEVER, I do believe that what Rick has presented is of significant value for the church. I agree, it is NOT a replacement for God's Word, nor should it be used in place of our own personal study of Scripture. This is a point that I repeatedly remind my group of when we meet each week. I believe that "The Purpose Driven Life" also offers some real practical advice to be incorporated into our daily lives. For example, the chapters on what temptation is and how to defeat it (27,28 I think) are excellent. For me, this study has been good, but like "The Prayer of Jabez", I believe it can become a tool of the devil to entice believers away from dependency upon God's Word for their spiritual food. I would encourage you to get into a group of believers with whom you can develop some intimacy and study God's Word in conjunction with this text. In my group, I usually use a passage of Scripture to illustrate and/or elaborate upon a point that Warren makes. I am sure to have each person bring a Bible and then we look up and respond to what we read. I hope this helps . . . perhaps you should "Give it a try, you might get blessed..." (!) mommapbs |
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14 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 101863 | ||
Hi AO - Jesus isn't Lord because we make Him so by our belief, He IS Lord whether we accept His Lordhip or not! God reveals Himself to mankind, we choose to know or not know Him through our belief. Because the demons already knew God as LORD, (they already believed) they are without excuse in their choice to rebell. I suspect that they shudder because they also know their ultimate eternal fate. (I suspect that this could be akin to the unpardonable sin that man is warned about.) mommapbs |
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15 | Purpose Driven Life? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 101865 | ||
Greetings Norrie - may I challenge you to submit yourself to the leaders that God has placed in authority over you whether you like what they have chosen or not? Your "protest" is akin to disobedience. Remember, your elder or shepherd is held accountable for you! ("Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you." Heb 13:7) With love for you IN Christ! mommapbs PS: See also 1 Peter 2:11-17 |
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16 | Purpose Driven Life? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 101882 | ||
Norrie, God gave you His Word and His Spirit to enable you to discern right from wrong. No where do we read that we are to obey "blindly". We are to submit to our overseers - but in an order that enables us to reject a teaching if it is not of God. Re-read 1 Peter 2:16-17. I was only challenging your reasoning for "protest"! The Purpose Driven Life is NOT a replacement for the Bible, but it is also not heresy! All I am encouraging you to do is examine your motives and your heart attitude toward the body that you fellowship in! mommapbs |
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17 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 101884 | ||
AO - Are you saying that anyone, for example a practicing homosexual, has committed the "unpardonable sin" because he/she willfully and repeatedly violates God's Law? How about the couple who willfuly live together without being married? Have they committed the "unpardonable sin" if they refuse to be married? How about the believer who struggles with pornography, knows it is sinful and yet refuses to give it up - has he/she committed the unpardonable sin? What about the church gossip? The one who refuses to tithe? If they refuse to repent of their sinful behavior and attitudes are these unpardonable too? mommapbs |
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18 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 101896 | ||
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19 | The unpardonable sin? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 101919 | ||
AO - please support your position with Scripture. Frankly, from your responses, it appears that you do not fully understand the difference between pardonable and unpardonable sin. The Blood of Jesus was shed as an atonement for ALL sin. Romans 3:25; Romans 6:10; Heb 2:17; Col 2:13 "He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered Himself." Heb 7:27 Note posted by kalos on Heb 10:26 "The apostate is beyond salvation because he has rejected the only sacrifice that can cleanse him from sin and bring him into God's presence. To turn away from that sacrifice leaves him with no saving alternative. This is parallel to Matt 12:31." (MacArthur Study Bible, Word Publishing, 1997) The way I understand the unpardonable sin is that we reject the Spirit, who reveals Truth - what God says about Himself and what God says about people.(We need a Savior! We need God!) This is akin to the response of the demons, who KNEW God but rejected not just His Authority; they rejected Him. Likewise those who reject God and His Authority will one day acknowledge, as the demons do now, that He is LORD! The demons tremble for they know their fate . . . it is horrific to contemplate eternity apart from God, but those who reject Him will indeed reap the consequence of their choice - the penalty for sin is death. It is amazing to me that anyone could neglect such a great salvation, (Heb 2:3) especially when God has declared the result of such a rejection! (Romans 6:23) You asked: "Should you pray for someone who mocks God by continuing to willfully disobey?" Jesus said, "love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" Mt 5:44 I'm glad that someone prayed for willfully disobedient me! mommapbs |
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20 | The unpardonable sin? | Bible general Archive 2 | Mommapbs | 101995 | ||
Greetings AO - you have received some wise counsel on this posting. I can't imagine living the Christian life as you propose - always being wary that I have not confessed some sin, wondering if I will ever measure up and really worried that I might not spend eternity in Heaven. The Gospel is Good News! Jesus paid it ALL. I know Who I have believed, and am persuaded that HE is able, to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day! mommapbs |
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