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1 | GOD TURNED HIS BACK ON JESUS WHEN JESUS | Bible general Archive 2 | gracefull | 94784 | ||
Hi Ray... And in this statement lies the mystery! That God could become sin for us and be forsaken...Not whether He was forsaken or not. "I see a holy God who was numbered with the transgressors and for a brief moment (see Isaiah 54:7) felt the forsaking that a man would feel. But He remained the Son of Man, even the Man crying out "My (God), My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?" Matthew 27:46." God bless |
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2 | Providing with Life Assurance-Biblical? | Bible general Archive 2 | gracefull | 95476 | ||
Harry, I will write this post as if you are a Christian brother, If not, I pray you soon will be. The same Word given to him can also set you free. After presenting scripture and planting seed of the Word, let the Holy Spirit do the work. If you love him pray for him. I suggest you read Colossians Chapter 1..this is an excellent prayer for others.. Two things to remember.. Roman's 14:4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. He belongs to God..God loves him more than you ever could...trust God's love for him to keep him. This will set YOU free. John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. Unless the Holy Spirit reveals the truth which is God's heart and will revealed through scripture one cannot see. Let the Holy Spirit do His job, and you love and pray for your brother. God bless |
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3 | Providing with Life Assurance-Biblical? | Bible general Archive 2 | gracefull | 95599 | ||
Dear brother, Thank you for that testimony. I thought you probably were a bother in Christ, but am glad you shared your testimony. My admonishment was one spoken from experience. Often we observe the walk of others and desire to 'correct' them. Testimony: A year ago a dear sister shared with me that she had presented to the Lord in prayer the desire she believed He had placed on her heart for employment. She was so specific and the substance was so specific I doubted. She said she believed God would lead her to this 'perfect'(for her) job. My internal response was doubt, but the Holy Spirit checked me and warned me not to interfere. I said a word of hope and asked what this sister was doing as far as searching for this job. She said she was praying about it. My response (burned into my mind now as a reminder) was, 'Someone is not going to come knocking on your door offering you a job'. We then changed the subject. 2 months later a lady called her. She neither knew this lady or the company she was owner of. This lady told her that she had an opening and that someone had recommended her for the position. This lady had called several people she knew in various churches in the area asking for recomendations, and my sister was recomended. She had no qualifications or previous experience in this field. She was hired on the first interview. God had not only given this sister the job He had placed on her heart, He had sent the job TO HER. God has rminded me several times since then that I should 'mind my own business' when it comes to someone's personal walk. Now the exception to this is someone who would tell me God told them to do something I know is in conflict with the Word. I said all that to say this Harry..The issue of life insurance is for most of us not a lack of faith. But we do not know what God may be teaching this brother. His dependance on life insurance may actually HINDER his faith in what God wants to do in his life. That is why I said to let your concern go through prayer for him and recognizing he belongs to God. God very well may be using him to teach you something. John chapter 14 is a wonderful chapter. In it Jesus reveals the depth of our personal relationship with him. How He wll abide with us and IN US through the Holy Spirit. Sometimes we want to hold onto others like parents who do not want to let the children grow up. But if they are born again Spirit filled believers they have GOD INSIDE...We just have to learn to hear and trust. John 14:16-18 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. "God does not want quantity, but quality. It is not for me to say God will not save someone by Grace, but that would mean the person has to uphold the Law" The beauty of such a diverse group for Bible study is a boundless opportunity to openly discuss scripture and share understanding in hopes that someone, incuding self, will learn and grow. It is surprising to see how diverse the 'Christian' community is in their beliefs though. I was truly amazed when I first came to the forum..As for quality..after we are saved by grace, we are to be maturing to the image of Christ..(Romans 12:1-21 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.)but if God were looking for quality to save...we would all have been miserably lost. God bless |
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4 | Is marriage when you sign a paper ? | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 68700 | ||
Pris, Marriage is certainly a committment between two people BEFORE God, but the question that comes to mind, as Emmaus is also asking..Does your fiance want to keep your 'marriage' a secret? Or is he simply afraid of the legal implications? Your level of committment may be much greater than his..and time and actions show the character of a person, not words. Without the legal obligation you are looking at 'blind faith'. In our culture this would be very blind faith because our culture is imoral and committments are relative (I will stay married o you only as long as it is pleasing to me). His committment to you will only be as strong as his committment to God, and without the legal binding agreement, he can walk away with no responsibility. Our judicial system is no longer based on moral law therefore without being legally marrried he can walk away leaving you with baby, and with a lot of shame. Am I clear? In the old days the laws were established for men by God's law..In our country God's law does not rule, and we are subject to the laws of our land. If he does not legally marry you, he is free to go and leave you uncared for. Emmaus is probably correct..this man is trying to manipulate you and use you, or else he has serious committment issues, otherwise it would not be an issue. Until you marry and allow him to become your 'head' talk to your current spiritual head (authority) which is your father and if not your father..your pastor. God bless, |
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5 | making wine.Did Jesus make a mistake. | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 68975 | ||
John, I really have no intentions of joining this discussion in length, however I would like to ask you about your statemnt that it takes a great deal of alcohol to become addicted..Having family history with alcoholism, what I have learned is that in most cases of alcoholism there is a chemical imbalance and with a single drink the alcohol becomes a very strong compulsion. The awareness and then the acknowledgement of the alcholic is necessary to even begin to take steps to break the addiction. It becomes a mental as well as a physical addiction as the disease progresses. When an alcoholic stops drinking..say 20 years...and starts back, the progression of the disease has not stopped and the drinker is as addicted as if he had never stopped. I do agree that alcohol cannot be blamed for the pain and heartache, but the person must be held accountable. Accountability is the main force behind sobriety and often the only thing that brings the alcoholic to recovery. Forgiveness is the only thing that brings healing for all the pain an aloholic causes. Often that takes looking at alcoholism for what it really is, a horrific bondage that the bound needs deliverance from. Many do not know the power of God can break that bondage. Having watched several family members suffering this hellish torment and finally breaking free helps me understand because they have shared the terrible guilt that gripped them and instead of causing them to go free, this guilt pushed them deeper into the pit of hopelessness. I think what helped me forgive from my heart the pain of alcoholism was this scripture... We wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities...and also Jesus on the cross looking down on the same croud that was blindly screaming for his death and said 'Father forgive them for they know not what they do". Satan blinds the world and it takes the Holy Spirit and God's love to look at those who have caused us such horrific pain and say sincerely 'Father, forgive them...set them free.' But when we realize that there is a demonic spirit that pushes them to sin and denomic spirit that pushes us to not forgive from the heart. From the heart.. |
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6 | Praying to Mary isn't worship? | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 71096 | ||
Hello Steve aka Indiana Jones: May I make a observation. If scripture teaches us how to pray and who to pray to, why would we want to deviate from God' s manual? Here is the problem I see in this...Not that Jesus would be 'offended' but that believers would be placing their faith in vain? I also see one problem with your example on intercession. If I ask you to pray for me or with me, I have some reason to believe you will, but we have no reason to believe Mary either will or can interceed for us. What is the problem with just doing it the way God and Jesus instructed? it seem to me that that is they only way to know He hears us, because He said He would. Jesus paid the awesome price to set us free to walk in His righteousness and His justification and "come boldly to the throne of grace to find mercy and help in the time of need". |
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7 | Praying to Mary isn't worship? | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 71307 | ||
"I know some Christians who revere the Bible more than they do God." Hi Steve and Happy New Year.. Please explain what you mean here? The word and God are one and therefore inseperable. So are you speaking of the Bible as a a literary book? God bless.. |
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8 | Praying to Mary isn't worship? | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 71384 | ||
Hi Steve, I did not say 'the Bible and God are one'...I said the word and God are one. Based on John 1:1-3 The difference being the book the words are recorded in and the words themselves being the revealed truth of God. The book is not God but the words are Spirit and life.... God bless! |
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9 | Praying to Mary isn't worship? | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 71622 | ||
Hi Steve aka Indy.. I certainly was not intending to sound argumentative. I apologize if it sounded that way. But I was concerned because there are many who do not acknowledge the word of God as absolute authority. And there are those who religiously protect their 'book' displaying it prominently and keeping it dusted off and puting their faith in that like an idol. I was relatively sure I knew what you meant but one must not asume. Thanks for taking the time to clarify your statement for the many who may pass this way. God bless!! |
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10 | How do I pray for myself? | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 71738 | ||
Are thoughts of the heart and thoughts of the mind the same thing? The mind has to be renewed and we are transformed by the renewing of our minds...No all our thoughts are not Godly thoughts because the renewed mind is a process. Secondly the thoughts of the heart are those that proceed from the spirit of a man, not his mind. The mind is to be disciplined to obey God's word as we capture thoughts, but as long as there is an enemy, Satan, talking to us, we will hear in our minds what is not of God. but the Spirit led believer will recognize these and cast them down. Does God know our thoughts and answer them? Know-yes, answer as prayers? No because that would infringe on our will. We must decide what to do with the thoughts and if Jesus is our Lord, we will capture them with the truth of scripture as we grow. 1 Corinthians 10:4-6 You seem to be saying God talks to us and we talk to Him MIND TO MIND...However the comunication is Spirit to spirit. God bless God bless |
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11 | How do I pray for myself? | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 71740 | ||
P.S. I believe you are correct in seeing this as an instruction to 'Keep the comunication lines open at all times between us and God.' Another way to put it would be to practice the presence of God which is being aware that He is present with us by His Spirit at all times. But that is not merely a mental process. As you scripture in Ephesians says pray in the spirit with all kinds of prayers... We are Spirit Soul (mind, will and emotions-carnal) Body |
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12 | Finding 'Act as though you have faith' | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 72316 | ||
If one must 'achieve it' it is no longer grace, but works. Romans 11 2 Timothy 1:8-10 |
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13 | God is everywhere? | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 73742 | ||
I absolutely agree with the comparison of John 2:24, 25. As a matter of fact this morning that verse was prevalent in my thinking and I started to use the comparison but decided to wait and see if the conversation continued. However I am not sure of the contrast you speak of. Purhaps you would clarify? Jesus is the fulfillment of the promise. But I do not see a contrast in righteousness and justice. Abraham questioned if the Lord would destroy the wicked with the righteous.. and indeed interceeded for them. I do not understand the question/observation of choosing between angels and the Lord. Please clarify your response God bless |
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14 | God is everywhere? | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 73813 | ||
Good morning Ray. When I reread the the entire passage I came to several points, and you have touched on them.... 1. The NAS translates one of the visitors as LORD which to my understanding is Jehovah. So we have Jehovah and two others (not at the beginning identified as angels). Do you see this as a possible symbolism of the trinity considering they were there and addressing the covenant? 2. Abraham is being 'tested' to speak out for the righteous, to interceed and and even respectfully question Jehovah.(he was to teach righteousness and justice to the future generations) 3. When the 'angels' arrived at Sodom there were only two and they are no longer refered to as 'men' but are now specifically called angels. the LORD (Jehovah) is no longer with them. 4. Yes, I agree that John 2:23-25 "He Himself" fits with LORD Jehovah (the absolute being) and "I am" as at the burning bush and Jusus used this in Mark 14:61-63 (which explains the extreme reaction of the priest) Yes there is the contrast/parallel The opportunity to turn and receive or reject. Same righteousness and justice. ? Why do you suppose Jehovah chose to share and offer Abraham the opportunity to speak up at this point of time? What is the significance of the covenant? God bless! |
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15 | JOB.thenemyenemyours'Leash | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 73903 | ||
Hank. Why are you doing this? You remind me of grade school in the manner in which some were treated. Do you UNDERSTAND? I hope you will consider and appreciate God's grace and possibly view this as an opportunity to share it? God bless |
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16 | TATTOOS....yea or nay?? | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 74337 | ||
Actually, Ed, (coming from where you are pointing) I believe the promises AND the moral laws apply. However the fine line of difference which is probably the fine line of debate here, is that God desires us to worship, obey, follow from the heart. Obedience to the letter of issues like tatoos do not correct conditions of the heart. External obedience is not what God seeks. If it were, there would be no need for Jesus. One can obey externally in all the moral laws and still be out of God's will. I would tell someone that scripture forbids it and that they should seek the Lord for the 'change of heart'. But if someone has not matured to that level and has the tatoo anyway, or already has one, condemnation is not in order. They are, after all, His. The direction you are pointing clearly states that FAITH IN and OBEDIENCE TO the word of God is the ONLY way the born again believer can receive anything from God. |
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17 | TATTOOS....yea or nay?? | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 74339 | ||
I tend to agree that the context and history point toward pagan worship. However, coming from a bacground of family members who seek after tatoos, the heart was always rebellious toward God. This is not to say all who have gotten tatoos or desire them are demonic motivated, but all I have known were. I believe it was pagan worship then and demonically inspired and I believe it is pagan now and for the most part demonically inspired. BUT...... Each born again believer must make this decision and I would encourage them to seek the Lord in prayer first and ask the Holy Spirit to examine their heart and reveal the motive. Because if God ever said "NO" one should pull back and not randomly say that was then, this is now and that is not relevant to the now. I agree that dress codes are not the basis of our relationship, but the condition of the heart will dictate dress codes to a believer because our hearts will convict us as we get closer to our Father and the Holy Spirit shines His light into our heart. God bless |
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18 | what is spiritual bondage | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 74864 | ||
Hi Searcher..Although I agree that freedom has been bought and paid for in full by Christ Jesus, I do not believe that Christians cannot be in spiritual bondage. While I agree totally that the born again believer has been redeemed from the curse and translated into the Kingdom of God spiritually, our carnal nature still must be trained to walk in that freedom. For instance the born again alcoholic must come to realize he has been set free from that addiction before he will walk in that freedom. The fearful worrier, must come to realize they have been set free from worry to actually walk in that freedom. While one is set free, one may walk (live) bound because it is what they know. This is a process of learning the Word of God which reveals the priveledges and commands of our covenant with God through Jesus. God bless |
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19 | what is spiritual bondage | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 75025 | ||
Good morning mommapbs.. Galatians 3:23 But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, being shut up to the faith which was later to be revealed. Spiritual bondage of the law was the bondage of the awareness of sin and the keeping of the laws and ordinances looking forward in faith to Jesus, the Seed promised to Abraham, the redeemer. Romans 11:32 Explains it this way.."For God has shut up all in disobedience so that He may show mercy to all." The law brought bondage by revealing that all are sinners in need of a redeemer. Galatians 4:9 But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how is it that you turn back again to the weak and worthless elemental things, to which you desire to be enslaved all over again? Why after being set free (made righteous by faith) would you want to return to the legal ordinances that were not capable of making you righteous? Many times believers do come into bondage to putting their faith in their works to be the source of righteousness. Ephesians 3:17-21 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth and height; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever. Amen What do you see? God bless |
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20 | are we saved by grace alone? | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 76010 | ||
Dear itiswritten, I was reading in the "Complete Jewish Bible" this morning and your post reminded me of what I read.. Romans 10:9-10 that you acknowledge publicly with your mouth that Yeshua is Lord, and trust in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be delivered. For with the heart one goes on trusting and thus continues toward righteousness, while with the mouth one keeps on making public acknowledgement and thus continues toward deliverance. For the passage quoted says that everyone who rests his trust on Him will not be humiliated. (Isa. 28:16) God bless |
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