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1 | scripture search about attitudes | Proverbs | Aristarchus | 136595 | ||
Also try the last half of Proverbs 31. I think it is verses 10-31. | ||||||
2 | Why did Jesus' teaching endanger him? | NT general Archive 1 | Aristarchus | 59501 | ||
I agree. And for the same reasons most people don't like those of us that follow Jesus. By our very existence we convict people of their sin, and soon there will come a time when our existence is not so easily tolerated and protected. We in the U.S. will have an exceptionally hard time coming to terms with the changes that are coming. Thank God that His Spirit will give us the words to speak when such times do come. | ||||||
3 | Edification and Encouragement | NT general Archive 1 | Aristarchus | 58453 | ||
The 7 Ups 1. Wake Up !! Decide to have a good day. "This is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24 2. Dress Up !! The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." I Samuel 16:7 3. Shut Up!! Say nice things and learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking. "He who guards his lips guards his soul." Proverbs 13:3 4. Stand Up!! . . . for what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything. "Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good..." Galatians 6:9-10 5. Look Up !! . . . to the Lord. "I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me". Philippians 4:13 6. Reach Up !! . . . for something higher. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path." Proverbs 3:5-6 7. Lift Up !! . . your Prayers. "Do not worry about anything; instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING." Philippians 4:6 A POSITIVE THOUGHT If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it. He sends you flowers every spring, and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen. He could live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart. What about the Christmas gift He sent you in Bethlehem; not to mention that Friday at Calvary. Face it, He's crazy about you. |
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4 | What is Faith Without Works - Part 2 | James 2:14 | Aristarchus | 58432 | ||
I agree completely with that assertion, Ed. The focus should always be on Jesus. If it is anywhere else we are guilty of idolatry. We should be working to lay up stores in heaven, not here on earth. Jesus said that if we strive for the recognition and blessings of man then we have reaped our reward already. | ||||||
5 | What is Faith Without Works - Part 2 | James 2:14 | Aristarchus | 58301 | ||
Ed, I worded those paragraphs in such manner as to not put forth any of my own notions. I asked questions in order for Christians to consider their lives and what they are doing with said lives. Each person can come to their own conclusion. Whether they agree or disagree with me is of no importance. The Word of God can and does stand on its own. In other words, it says what it says. A practice i try to employ is to interpret the clear, concise and unambiguous passages as they are and let those clear passages lead the way in the interpretation of the more difficult portions. I don't want to go in depth with this or debate it. It was not the intended purpose of this post and whether you believe the gifts of healing, etc are for today or not in no way affects your or my salvation. There are those out there that believe A) works get them to heaven, or B)they can be a "christian" and experience no change. both of these views are erroneous and it was to these two "camps" that I posted and hope to see some result and work brought about by the Holy Spirit. I may not see it until I get to heaven myself, but it is what I felt led to do and I have hope and faith that God will use it in some way for the furtherment of His kingdom. In Love, Aristarchus |
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6 | Isn't adultrey grounds for divorce? | Hosea | Aristarchus | 58296 | ||
I agree completely, Teragram. Divorce is all too often done for the wrong reasons. As I replied to Justme, divorce should always be a last option, only in the case of adultery (and spousal abuse??), and that step should only be taken if the one committing the adultery is unwilling to repent and seek forgiveness. In that case I feel divorce is warranted, because (and I speak as one who has been there) it can adversely affect the faithful persons walk with Christ. Even God requires of us to repent if we are to be forgiven. I say again, though, that all effort should be made to bring a marriage back together. This is why I urge both parties to have a view toward ministering to each other. By selfless love and mutual respect, our goal should be to make our partner feel secure and worthy instead of wondering how they can make us feel that way. If we keep this attitude and maintain our hope in Christ, that He is where our true security and worth lies, the cheating problem would become almost insignificant. God Bless |
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7 | Isn't adultrey grounds for divorce? | Hosea | Aristarchus | 58291 | ||
I wasn't aware that I said a lack of "happiness" justified divorce at any time. I think, in fact, that I said quite the opposite. Jesus himself gave the grounds for divorce (the only grounds acceptable to me, btw). i am in no way defending divorce. Just stating, that scripturally, there are grounds for it and that when discussing such painful and emotionally stressful subjects (at least with someone that is currently suffering them) we should guide in gentleness and love. While guiding and advising forgiveness and love we should also recognize that Jesus himself gave a reason for justified divorce and respect any persons authority in that circumstance to choose that option. I do feel that it should be a last resort when the one committing the adultery refuses to change their behavior. How can there be forgiveness without repentance? Even God requires that we repent so we can be forgiven. |
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8 | Isn't adultrey grounds for divorce? | Hosea | Aristarchus | 58191 | ||
You are right, pain does not change the Word. It should however influence our manner of sharing it. Not to mention that according to Jesus' own words we are fully justified in divorce for marital unfaithfulness. Again, though, my reply was not an argument of your stance or opinion, but in the presentation. Much as you believe we should forgive and let God handle it, I believe we should present advice and/or correction in a loving manner. Especially when dealing with our brothers and sisters in Christ. This is consistent with the Word of God. |
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9 | What is Faith Without Works - Part 2 | James 2:14 | Aristarchus | 58185 | ||
---(YLT) John 14:12 "Verily, verily, I say to you, he who is believing in me, the works that I do -- that one also shall do, and greater than these he shall do, because I go on to my Father;" --- What works did Jesus do? He healed, preached, and fed the hungry. Do we do these works? Do we do works greater than these? According to Christ we should. Could these be the works James is referring to? Just a thought. ---(YLT) Rom 3:20 wherefore by works of law shall no flesh be declared righteous before Him, for through law is a knowledge of sin. 21 And now apart from law hath the righteousness of God been manifested, testified to by the law and the prophets, 22 and the righteousness of God [is] through the faith of Jesus Christ to all, and upon all those believing, -- for there is no difference,..... 27 Where then [is] the boasting? it was excluded; by what law? of works? no, but by a law of faith: 28 therefore do we reckon a man to be declared righteous by faith, apart from works of law.--- Again, we are not saved by works, but they are a natural out pouring of our true faith. So also we cannot boast in what works we do, for it is not we that accomplish such things, but it is Christ in us. He has made us new so that we can do works for Him. ---YLT Rom 11:6 and if by grace, no more of works, otherwise the grace becometh no more grace; and if of works, it is no more grace, otherwise the work is no more work.--- If by works then grace is not grace!! ---YLT Ga 3:2 this only do I wish to learn from you -- by works of law the Spirit did ye receive, or by the hearing of faith?--- Which is it? By works or faith that you received the Spirit? ---YLT Eph 2:8 for by grace ye are having been saved, through faith, and this not of you -- of God the gift, 9 not of works, that no one may boast; 10 for of Him we are workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to good works --- Another clear example. We are His workmanship. We are created by Him and in Him. Why?? To good works. We are created in Christ with a purpose, a purpose to work for the kingdom of our Lord!! --- YLT Titus 1:16 God they profess to know, and in the works they deny [Him], being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work disapproved. --- Titus 1:16 is a clear example of the deceptive faith. They say they know God but by their works they deny Him!! How many populate our churches today that fit this very description? Are you one of them? --- YLT Jas 2:26 for as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also the faith apart from the works is dead. --- Now back to where we started. Just as a body without a spirit is dead so is faith without works! Do you see the parallel? If you don't have works wrought by God in your life then your faith is useless, just as a dead body is useless. It will accomplish nothing!! Now I ask again, what works are we performing? Are they the works of Jesus? Are they "greater works than this" because he "went to be with the father"? Here is the ministry of Jesus. He healed. He preached (gospel of salvation through Him alone). He fed the hungry. We could go into further detail but that mostly covers His ministry. Are we doing these and greater works? Is our faith dead or alive? Prayer - Dear Lord, I submit my will to you. Like clay in the hands of a potter, I ask You, in Jesus name, to mold me into a vessel of usefulness for your kingdom. Create in me a clean heart and grant me a spirit of willingness to sustain me when times are tough. In Jesus' name. Amen! His slave, Aristarchus |
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10 | What is Faith Without Works - Part 1 | James 2:14 | Aristarchus | 58184 | ||
You must take James 2:14-26 in context with the whole Bible. It is just a small part of the whole. What is faith without works? It is dead. In other words it is no faith at all. That is why Christians will be "known by their works". (Matt 5:16, John 3:21, John 6:28, John 14:12, Rom 3:20-22,27,28, Rom 11:6, etc.) ----(YLT) James 2:14 What [is] the profit, my brethren, if faith, any one may speak of having, and works he may not have? is that faith able to save him? 15 and if a brother or sister may be naked, and may be destitute of the daily food, 16 and any one of you may say to them, "Depart ye in peace, be warmed, and be filled," and may not give to them the things needful for the body, what [is] the profit? 17 so also the faith, if it may not have works, is dead by itself. 18 But say may some one, Thou hast faith, and I have works, shew me thy faith out of thy works, and I will shew thee out of my works my faith:---- What is the profit of faith with no works? There is none. In Isaiah it says that if God's word comes down to eath it will not return to him void. Likewise, if His Word (Jesus) is in us it will not be void. It will serve its purpose so that we will be changed and will do works. If there are no works then there is no saving faith. ---(YLT) John 6:28 They said therefore unto him, "What may we do that we may work the works of God?" 29 Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that ye may believe in him whom He did send."--- How do we work the works of God? By believing in Jesus. True belief will bring about works. (2 Cor 5:17 niv - "Whoever is in Christ is a NEW creation, the old has gone and the NEW has come") If there is no new, which will be evidenced by works, then there is no new creation and hence no saving faith/belief. |
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11 | Isn't adultrey grounds for divorce? | Hosea | Aristarchus | 58179 | ||
Teragram, Your willingness to see your commitment through to the end is admirable. However, this is a very tender subject for many people, full of pain and feelings of betrayal. I would urge you to speak on this subject with love and the true desire to be a help, not as a self-righteous finger pointer about what should and shouldn't be done. You are of course welcome to your opinions, but as one who has been there, I can tell you your attitude is all wrong. This is all written in love, as I assume that you are truly wanting to help someone in what is a nasty situation and not easy to deal with. 2 Tim 2:24 The Lord's bond-servant [b]must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach,[/b] patient when wronged, 25 [b]with gentleness correcting[/b] those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, |
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12 | cult by what definition? | Bible general Archive 1 | Aristarchus | 57440 | ||
Having recently been involved in converting some Catholics, I would have to say that Mr. Samples needs to get out and actually meet some of these people. They are ill trained and I would venture to say probably not saved. That has been my personal experience anyway. | ||||||
13 | The 9 Manifestations in I Cor 12 | 1 Corinthians | Aristarchus | 49702 | ||
I agree with your reasoning completely. I was simply pointing out that the verse you quoted was not Romans 14:1 it was 1 Cor 12:1. I understand what you are saying though and, yes, Romans 14:1 confirms your words. It just wasn't the verse you quoted. God Bless, Aristarchus |
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14 | 1 Corinthian 4:9 | 1 Corinthians | Aristarchus | 49619 | ||
You have to go back into chapter 3 to get the whole context of what he is saying. In vv. 4 and 5 Paul admonishes the Corithians. 4 For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not mere men? 5 What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, even as the Lord gave opportunity to each one Go on down to verse 21a...."So then let no one boast in men" Paul is telling the Corinthians to stop claiming superiority over other believers based on who they follow specifically or who they learned from. In other verses he supports this by claiming that we all belong to Christ and, basically, as men we matter not, except by what Christ can accomplish in and through us. God Bless, Aristarchus |
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15 | Asking for gifts of the Spirit? | 1 Corinthians | Aristarchus | 49618 | ||
The point I was making had absolutely nothing to do with whether or not ALL believers should, could, or would speak in tongues. I was simply pointing out, that tongues being the least gift, it would be logical to believe that it would also be the most common. | ||||||
16 | The 9 Manifestations in I Cor 12 | 1 Corinthians | Aristarchus | 49606 | ||
That isn't Romans 14:1....It should be 1 Cor. 14:1 | ||||||
17 | Asking for gifts of the Spirit? | 1 Corinthians | Aristarchus | 49603 | ||
Quote from MrsBinGA,"Also, in one of your other posts of May 25, you stated that the gifts of tongues was the least of the gifts. How do you justify that statement? Even if it is the least of the gifts, how ungrateful a child I would be to refuse it on that basis. I truly don't understand why God's kids don't want all - great or least - He has for them." Just to add to that a little.... Does it matter if it is the least? A quick comparison from the physical realm - A one dollar bill is less than a one thousand dollar bill, right? It is less but it is much easier to come by, and i am sure every American and probably a quite a few people that aren't from the U.S. can dig up at least a couple one dollar bills. I bet there are not as many that can produce a 1,000 dollar bill though. This is my view on why tongues are the most common "gift" available to believers. In everything in life the least of something is most accessible. |
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18 | Asking for gifts of the Spirit? | 1 Corinthians | Aristarchus | 49602 | ||
New Creature, Thank you for that enlightening verse comparison. I believe in tongues and use them. 1 Cor 14:22 has always baffled me a little. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks!! |
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19 | spiritual healing or physical healing? | Is 53:6 | Aristarchus | 49424 | ||
I agree, but isn't God's power shown when believers live full healthy lives? John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." Is abundant life a life full of sickness and disease? I agree that we will have suffering, but it should be suffering for the cause of Christ. Not suffering because we allow Satan to attack us with sickness, guilt, or any number of other things. Ephesians 3:20 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, 21 to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. He is able to do so much more with us and for us than we allow Him to. There is so much there if we will just RECEIVE it. He can do more than we can even ask or think! And do it more abundantly!! That is the power that works IN US!! Hallelujah!! God Bless you all! |
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20 | spiritual healing or physical healing? | Is 53:6 | Aristarchus | 49418 | ||
I agree completely Ed! I do think we need to take the word for what it says though. There are two different verses there in Isaiah 53 which cover two different things that Christ bore for us. They are both important and useful for the body of Christ. Salvation is, of course, of the ultimate importance. Mark 8:36 "For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?" I guess my point is that we don't have to accept sickness. We can fight it - not of ourselves, but through Jesus redemptive power. God Bless |
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