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1 | Yeshua, [which means 'ADONAI saves,'] | Matt 1:21 | cwade | 86601 | ||
Radioman, in the link I posted the author spells the Hebrew name for Jesus as Yahshua, using the same prefix (YAH) as in Yahweh. I have also seen in spelled Yeshua. What is the reason for this difference in spelling? | ||||||
2 | Why not use Yahweh for LORD? | Bible general Archive 1 | cwade | 86591 | ||
OOOPS! TYPO! I left out the H in my Savior's Hebrew name. It should of course be Yahshua. I'm glad entry into Heaven does not rely on typing ability! | ||||||
3 | Why not use Yahweh for LORD? | Bible general Archive 1 | cwade | 86590 | ||
Great question Radioman! I would take it a step further and ask: Why do we not use the correct name for our Lord and Savior? (Jesus was not the name given to the Son by the Father). For a very interesting commentary on this go to www.missiontoisrael.org/sacred-name.html In Yashua, cwade |
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4 | Does God think negative thoughts. | 1 Cor 2:16 | cwade | 86220 | ||
I just want to add a comment to this thread from Jeremiah 29: 11, “For I know the plans (thoughts) I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope.” God does not think negative, harmful thoughts about YOU. His thoughts are good - and full of hope (expectation) for you! |
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5 | Doubt their salvation? | 1 Cor 5:11 | cwade | 84672 | ||
Yes, this was helpful, thank you! I will keep loving my friends yet hating their sin. And I will continue praying that God's will be done in their lives. In His Light,cwade |
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6 | Do demons still exist? | Matt 8:16 | cwade | 72613 | ||
Thank you Hank. That clears it all up for me. This forum never fails to answer my questions and once again I thank God for it and it's members. cwade |
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7 | Do demons still exist? | Matt 8:16 | cwade | 72544 | ||
Hank-- Thanks! That's very helpful. I don't want to start a thread debate on cessation, but I am curious about your opinion on something... If demons still exist, does the fruit of the Spirit to cast out demons (by believers) still exist? cwade |
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8 | How do I make sense of the context? | Acts 8:13 | cwade | 69990 | ||
Joe -- I have a question for you. (Please keep in mind that I am only 2 years old in Christ and still spiritually immature, but have a tremendous desire to learn). Intellectually, and in my heart - after careful study, I agree with your position on predestination. I was wondering if the issue has ever been approached from this perspective: We are adoptive children of God, correct? Isn't it true that adoptive children are chosen by their parents and not the other way around? Thanks for taking the time to respond. cwade | ||||||
9 | How do I make sense of the context? | Acts 8:13 | cwade | 69871 | ||
Joe-- thanks for posting those websites. I'm sure they will be very helpful to me. For now, I'm turning this discussion over to you. My tiny little brain is tired:-) Your brother in God's Sovereign Love and our eternal salvation, cwade |
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10 | How do I make sense of the context? | Acts 8:13 | cwade | 69869 | ||
Greetings brother Ed! I suppose I could respond to your question by saying... "Yeah! what Joe just said:-)!!" But you probably wouldn't let me get away with that. So, I'll do my best.. I pray for the lost, my brother, because Scripture commands it. Do I understand why a Sovereign God wants me to pray for those He already knows will or will not be saved? Nope. I just do as I'm told. Now... you said: "We should be praying that God will bring His Holy Spirit into their lives to convict them of their sins and someone to tell them of Jesus, opening their eyes to the truth". My dear brother, if God can override someone's "free will" and change their heart, and open their eyes "a little bit" why can't He change their heart a whole bunch? Merry Christmas to you and yours brother. In Christ's Love, cwade |
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11 | How do I make sense of the context? | Acts 8:13 | cwade | 69866 | ||
Brother, from your response it is obvious that we stand on the precipice of some pretty deep issues here: The Soverignty of God, Predestination vs. Free Will, etc, etc... All of these have been debated ad nauseum on this forum and throughout the ages. There are many brothers on this forum who are far more qualified than me to discuss these issues, and I urge you to read previous posts on these topics. I have had my eyes opened by paying attention to my elders here!! (We may get yelled at for taking up space on these issues:-)) I do just want to say that I believe God is absolutely and totally in control. I believe satan cannot, and never has, taken a breath without God's permission (note I said PERMISSION, not APPROVAL!!! They are 2 different things!) I also believe that coming to accept Christ is revelational because our ability to independently discover has been destroyed by sin. "We are no longer detached, disinterested observers". Belief is something that is granted to us (Philipians 1:29). It is God's leading that causes our belief to happen. God doesn't animate your arms and legs, He changes your heart, knowing what you will do in response. | ||||||
12 | How do I make sense of the context? | Acts 8:13 | cwade | 69860 | ||
David, my dear brother, do you pray for the lost? If you do, do you expect that your prayers will be answered? If so, are you not (in effect) asking God to override that lost person's "freedom to choose"? | ||||||
13 | How do I make sense of the context? | Acts 8:13 | cwade | 69856 | ||
Hank, it's me again... just wondering if my thinking is correct here... Adam's sin is imputed to all of us right? So we are all guilty even before we commit specific acts of sin...correct? (To some, this might seem unfair), But THANK GOD!!! it's not, because our salvation works the same way, doesn't it? Believer's sins are also forgiven by imputation. God held Jesus accountable for ALL our sins (repented of, and not repented of)... (just like he used to find us guilty of sins committed and not committed). That seems "fair" to me! The reason God wants us to repent of sins, is so that we realize we have sinned and learn from our mistakes...right? | ||||||
14 | I have a related question for anyone... | Acts 8:13 | cwade | 69847 | ||
Hank and Ray, thank you both. That clears it up(confirms) it for me. Once again I thank God for the opportunity to particpate in and learn from my elders on this forum! cwade. | ||||||
15 | I have a related question for anyone... | Acts 8:13 | cwade | 69833 | ||
Hank, I've been following this discussion between you and Tim (to the best of my ability) and I have a question regarding Hebrews 10:26. Was this not a warning given to Jews who were deliberately rejecting Christ's offer of salvation? Would correlating verses be: Numbers 15:30,31 "But those who brazenly violate the Lord's will, whether native Israelites or foreigners, blaspheme the Lord and they must be cut off from the community. Since they have treated the Lord's word with contempt and deliberately disobeyed his commands, they must be completely cut off and suffer the consequences of their guilt." And since blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the only unfogivable sin, was the author telling the Jewish people that to reject Christ's sacrifice (after fully understanding it) meant that there was no other way for them to be saved? Hank, forgive how basic this question is, but I sometimes get a little confused trying to keep up with you and Tim. Thanks for bearing with me! cwade |
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16 | I have a related question for anyone... | Acts 8:13 | cwade | 69611 | ||
dgregg, that is what I was struggling with, and the reason for my original question. I was trying to determine if this is a case where Scripture describes someone as having "believed and was baptized" when that person had not actually received salvation. I have personally witnessed people who have "accepted?" Christ, and were baptized, joined the church, etc, etc. but exhibited absolutely no change in their lifestyle. I have been aware in certain cases that those people's "motivation" for gettin saved was suspect; i.e facing a jail sentence and needing support from family members, the church, etc. I wondered if the verses I originally quoted were "proof" that this sometimes happens. I am always hesitant to doubt anyones' salvation, but often feel compelled to ask these people to search their hearts concerning their motivation, repentance, belief, etc. Whenever I do this, I am usually told: "I'm not worried, my salvation is secure". I was wondering if the verses about Simon's "conversion" were applicable in those situations. Prayerfully, cwade |
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17 | What does "perish" mean? | Acts 8:13 | cwade | 69572 | ||
John, I absolutely agree completely with everything you said. I have always believed in eternal security! (My wording here may not have made that clear). I know salvation is a gift from God and that man does nothing more than accept the gift. If I had to rely on MYSELF alone I too would fear getting out of bed. | ||||||
18 | What does "perish" mean? | Acts 8:13 | cwade | 69476 | ||
Dear brother, thank you for bearing with me. Please know that I am in no way doubting Scripture! I am just trying to reach a more complete understanding. There is a "life application" reason for my need to fully understand this situation concerning Simon the Sorcerer. -- We know that even the demons "believe" in Christ. Even Satan "believes" and shudders (which as a pastor once said is more than some Christians do:-))-- Scripture says Simon believed and was baptized, but makes no mention of repentance accompanying the belief. Nor was there a change in his lifestyle. Is it disrespecful of me to ask if it was possible that Simon's belief was not genuine, (since there was no evidence of a changed life)? I promise, this is the last time I will bother you with this tonight! | ||||||
19 | What does "perish" mean? | Acts 8:13 | cwade | 69474 | ||
Steve, thank you and God Bless You! Forgive me if it seems that I might be belaboring this point, but I am struggling with a question in my mind. May I present a hypothetical situation for your Scripturally based opinion? -- Is it possible for a person to "believe" in Christ and be baptized without ever truly repenting of their sins. And if so, is that person saved? I wonder if this was possibly the situation with Ananias, Sapphira and Simon. Early church tradition holds that Simon (the magician) went on to start a cult, founded Gnostism and later persecuted Paul. I would find it difficult to believe that a person capable of those things was ever really saved to begin with. (I realize I must tread carefully here)! Your brother in Christ, cwade | ||||||
20 | What does "perish" mean? | Acts 8:13 | cwade | 69470 | ||
Steve, thank you brother. Could you expound a little further on what "no longer of this world" might mean. Do you infer that as meaning Simon would die? (Maybe like Ananias and Sapphira did after lying to the Holy Spirit)? I've often wondered about that event too. Did they go to Heaven when they died? Was Ananias, Sapphira, and Simon the Sorcerer's faith genuine? Was their faith true saving faith? If not, this opens the door to some pretty serious discussion about what the word BELIEVE means, doesn't it? Thank you for your response. In Christ's love, cwade | ||||||
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