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1 | Becoming a christian | Not Specified | Inquisitor | 222872 | ||
According to Jesus, how does one become a christian? | ||||||
2 | Perfection | Not Specified | Inquisitor | 222873 | ||
Is it possible for us to reach sinless perfection? | ||||||
3 | Men of God | Not Specified | Inquisitor | 223405 | ||
What can we learn from this very unusual story from God? What would you say is the most important point for us to apply to our lives? God bless you all -- Inquisitor |
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4 | Apostles Fighting in God's Word?? | Not Specified | Inquisitor | 224551 | ||
I was just doing my daily reading and came across some rather harsh words from one Apostle to another. It seems curious the Holy Spirit allowed to Peter to make this mistake, especially after his special revelation in Acts 10. Is God trying to proclaim something special by allowing such a confrontation to become known throughout the Christian world? Notice Paul's buddy, Barnabas even gets swirled into this controversy. What's the Lord's ultimate purpose in telling this story? |
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5 | Supplement to Warm Reminder | Not Specified | Inquisitor | 224701 | ||
We're hoping to see when and if you do post a homework type question and you've done your part in checking God's Word for answer. Then go ahead and do the right thing and post the question and that scripture(s) along your comment on it. Then we can know for sure we really are discussing with a true dedicated Bible student. We'll all be built up and edified as the Lord has commanded through Paul in Eph 4:11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ— 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. God bless you in being a part of our family, Inqisitor |
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6 | Harsh Treatment? | Bible general Archive 4 | Inquisitor | 223208 | ||
That's the second time I've noticed someone referring to a group (Campbellites) in a derogatory fashion. Does the Forum actually condone this behavior? What did these peopole do to incur such bitter hatred? Are they just christians on the conservative or possibly the liberal side of the spectrum? Someone, please explain this to me. I'll be so appreciative. | ||||||
7 | how to close the door in the spirit? | Bible general Archive 4 | Inquisitor | 223377 | ||
Your question is a bit difficult to figure out. I got a couple of ideas but I'd prefer to get a little more information from you. Do you have a particular scipture in mind or at least a reference to some specific story in the Bible? Help us out a little bit? |
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8 | DEATH | Bible general Archive 4 | Inquisitor | 223425 | ||
Dear Weilly, I feel your pain, or at least some of it. My father is 87 and misses my dear beloved mother terribly. She passed away just a couple of years and Dad still hasn't gotten over it. He spends hours in his beloved garden, praying to God first and then talks to Mom. They were married for 56 years, first and only marriage for both of them. Yes, Dad was 30 years old when he finally settled down and she was 23, old timers back in 1952. He was a hard-boiled sailor from WWII and the Koren War and NOT a christian. But thank the Lord, my dear mother converted him and even got him to quit smoking, after going through 2 packs a day for decades. So, I said all that to say this. Now in the afternoons, my Dad is spending time on the computer with his "consecrated writings." He writes short poems, and articles for distribution at his congregation. It is a delight to talk to him about his latest writing project. I finally got him on the internet after years and years of flat refusals. I still can't get him to reflect his credit card over the internet and that's probably a smart thing. (Now I'm rambling.) The bottom line I'm trying to get is this: everyone (including you and me) must adopt a ministry and see our vital role in keeping up that ministry. We must "grow where we're planted" and see the goal that our God has for us. Sure when I get past 80, I might slow down a little and spend a little time on the porch but I still like to think I'll spend lots of time God and a little more time sharing God with my friends and neighbors. This world of darkness has a desparate need for Godly people such as yourself. We need your wonderful example. I'm writing these words to you as if I'm writing to my Dad. He gets terribly lonely, living by himself but he still goes to worship every time the doors are open. AND he promised me he would never consider the awful step you're considering. My last thought: I MUST urge you to seek out your best friends in the Lord and share with them your troubles and weaknesses in this area. Seek out some ministry in your area that needs doing and DO it. Just a reminder: Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. All of us will be praying for you and are looking forward to your next post on this Forum. Personally, I hope to see and exchange notes about your adopted ministry. I promise you'll feel fulfilled in the Lord. I know I do in mine. God bless you in ALL your endeavors. Inquisitor |
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9 | Harsh Treatment? | Bible general Archive 4 | Inquisitor | 224565 | ||
But it's still quite a quandry to me. These people, at least most of the ones I've seen here on the Forum ask sincere questions based on scripture and most of the time, all they get in response is name-calling. Is there any justification for this kind of behavior? |
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10 | Harsh Treatment? | Bible general Archive 4 | Inquisitor | 224568 | ||
The easiest response would be to look up the number of posts on this Forum referencing the name of derision "Campbellites." I looked up this controversy as it refers to Alexander Campbell who was a famous (apparently well earned) debater during the Restoration Period of Christianity. I understand his debates to this date are considered classics in the logical use of God's Word, reminding one of Paul's Letter to the Romans. Of course Campbell was not inspired but it is great that we have such a rich history of Godly men in the recent past. Hope this helps and God's blessings in your studies, Inquisitor. |
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11 | Harsh Treatment? | Bible general Archive 4 | Inquisitor | 224577 | ||
BradK, I'm acknowledging that you, Beja and Searcher have all made good points about the weaknesses of mankind over the centuries. When I looked up Campbellite in Wikapedia, it mentioned that this custom was started much in the same way the folks who followed Martin Luther's teachings were called Lutherans. They didn't like it and Mr. Luther certainly didn't like it. He fought hard to stop it. What he wanted was and is what all God's people want. We all want the church on a universal, world-wide scale is to go back to the Bible for simple guidance, nothing more and nothing less. That's what I want and what I earnestly seek after. In a more calm mood now, I can only conclude maybe it would be better to refer to people who follow Mr. Campbell as believers in Campbellism like Calvinism, etc. As mentioned Christian groups all think they're following God's Word and interpreting God's Word to the very best they possibly can. And in spite of this and the Lord's prayer for unity and like mindedness, we still disagree on so many, many differences, thus the different names and denominations. It is truly sad to me as a humble child of God that we can't agree on these Bible basic truths but that's been the plight of mankind since the beginning. We can only try to adhere to Jesus' adminotions and resolve to minimize our spirits in this regard and instead put our focus on the Lord like Peter did on the water. I certainly didn't want to raise a big fuss on this topic. I was just hoping to raise our standards of behavior and thinking to those of our Lord's. I sincerely thank you for your responses. It's been enlightening. God's blessings on you all and the whole Forum, Inquisitor |
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12 | Harsh Treatment? | Bible general Archive 4 | Inquisitor | 224580 | ||
Beja, My only response would be from God's Word: Rev 2:5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. 6 But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. From this passage, we learn about a group of people who apparently were in violation to God's Will and His Word. I don't know the details but it's sufficient the name was most certainly not complimentary. Rev 2:19 “I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first. 20 Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols. 21 And I gave her time to repent of her sexual immorality, and she did not repent. Another report of christians following another person in conflict with God's Word. Nuff said. 1 Cor 1:11 For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe’s household, that there are contentions among you. 12 Now I say this, that each of you says, “I am of Paul,” or “I am of Apollos,” or “I am of Cephas,” or “I am of Christ.” 13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? 14 I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15 lest anyone should say that I had baptized in my own name. This passage indicates Paul's own regret in baptizing. What a shameful condition to take place in the Lord's church. 1 Tim 1:18 This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, 19 having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck, 20 of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme. Well I think I could come up with other examples, including those from the OT but I think you get my point. When one gives his life and everything he hopes be to the Lord, sacrificing his all, it's a natural thing for such a child of God to be a little sensitive to this thing as name-calling. Sure we are to take such ridicule and abuse from the world but when a christian comes to this Forum dedicated to Bible study by christians and for christians to use to build up the Lord's church, we naturally think we won't be stuck with labels other than simply christians. I think the scriptures above and all the other examples from the Bible clearly support this position but that of course is just my opinion. What do you think? Still wishing God's richest blessings on you, Inquisitor |
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13 | Harsh Treatment? | Bible general Archive 4 | Inquisitor | 224585 | ||
Beja, I too believe in being a philosopher and discuss Bible all day long. But I'm thinking the scriptures (and History) I provided proves that people don't like labels when we're encouraged by God to wear His name and show His Word through our lives. I noticed your post didn't really address any of the scriptures as referenced in my post. How can one argue against them? Jesus says we're either for Him or against Him... Luke 11:23 He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters. Yes, as I mentioned above I too am a philosopher but I'm thinking we should only pilosophize (sp?) on those items as optional in the Bible. There are a few things in the NT (much fewer than in the OT) that should not be up for debate. As I understand these verses, our Lord doesn't like to see name-calling used in any regard, especially when we re-read the 1 Corinthian letter. We should not place an undue amount of value on any one person's opinion (including mine BTW) but instead Christ is to get ALL the preeminence. Colossians 1:18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. I can imagine since you've argued so passionately for your position that you're not going to change your way of thinking, at least not easily. I'm just hoping to give you some "food for thought," hopefully from the Lord. God bless you, Inquisitor |
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14 | Harsh Treatment? | Bible general Archive 4 | Inquisitor | 224588 | ||
Quoted from Beja: So let me offer this. I agree that we should not say mean things to each other, and I agree that we should exclusively follow the teachings of scripture and not those of any man who is teaching something contrary. I think I can live with that. Thanks for your patience. And as always, God's blessings on you, Inquisitor |
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15 | Harsh Treatment? | Bible general Archive 4 | Inquisitor | 224592 | ||
Doc, I can only agree with your statement with another quote from God's Word. 1 Tim 6:3 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with Godliness, 4 he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions, 5 useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself. Hopefully, you did see my most recent post to Beja but in case you missed it... I'm completely ready to close this thread. God's blessings to you, Inquisitor |
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16 | Permission for using NASB for display | Bible general Archive 4 | Inquisitor | 224657 | ||
I can only refer you to Power Point; but you probably already know about it. My wife used it in our previous congregation to project announcements on a screen instead of inserting them into the bulletin. Hope this helps and God bless, Inquisitor |
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17 | Text Clarification | Bible general Archive 4 | Inquisitor | 224754 | ||
I think Azure is right on target here. This concept is very much alien to the teaching of the Bible. I don't think there's any scripture to even suggest such a thing. Your friend should be challenged to furnish the verse to which he/she is referring. Thanks be to God you're there to defend His Word, 1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; God bless you in your studies, Inquisitor |
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18 | The error addressed in 2 Peter | Bible general Archive 4 | Inquisitor | 224792 | ||
Beja, I looked in Wikapedia for both antinomianism and nomianism and didn't come up with anything BUT Wikapedia offered the following Novatianism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search The Novatianists were early Christians following Antipope Novatian, held a strict view that refused readmission to communion of Lapsi, those baptized Christians who had denied their faith or performed the formalities of a ritual sacrifice to the pagan gods, under the pressures of the persecution sanctioned by Emperor Decius, in AD 250. They were declared heretical. Novatian Main article: Novatian Novatian was a Roman priest who in 251 opposed the election of Pope Cornelius, following the assassination of Pope Fabian during the persecution, on the grounds that he was too lax in accepting the lapsed Christians. He let himself be made a rival pope, one of the first antipopes. He held that lapsed Christians, who had not maintained their confession of faith under persecution, may not be received again into communion with the church, and that second marriages are unlawful. He and his followers were excommunicated by a synod held at Rome in October of the same year. Novatian is said to have suffered martyrdom under the Emperor Valerian I, 253-260 AD. Novatianism after Novatian After his death, the Novatianist sect spread rapidly, were found in every province, and in some places were very numerous. Those who allied themselves with the doctrines of Novatian were called Novatianists; their own name for themselves was the ("katharoi"), or Puritans, reflecting their claim not to be participants in the lax practices of the Catholics by which they believed the Catholic Church to have been corrupted. They went so far as to rebaptize their converts. Novatianists (including Novatian) were labelled by Rome as schismatics in not submitting to the bishop of Rome, and were by Rome labelled heretics in denying that the Church has the power to grant absolution in certain cases (such as to the Lapsi—those who had renounced their Christianity under persecution but later wanted to return to the church). Beyond that, their practices were the same as that of the Catholic Church in almost everything, including monasticism in the fourth century. End of Quote. Is this that to which you're referring? I've never heard of the word as you reference. Just looking for clarification. God bless, Inquisitor |
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19 | The error addressed in 2 Peter | Bible general Archive 4 | Inquisitor | 224794 | ||
Thanks, Beja. Appreciate the quick response. Looking forward to an objective source from the internet or a commentary. As you mentioned, Doc will most likely have some information for us. God bless you both, Inquisitor |
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20 | The error addressed in 2 Peter | Bible general Archive 4 | Inquisitor | 224795 | ||
Just giving your verses from 2 Peter a quick scan, it seems we can sum up the overall thought from Peter that he like Paul were VERY much concerned about the church and her direction in the future. They were very much concerned about the coming apostacy or departure from the Truth as revealed by Jesus and His official representatives, the Apostles. In addition to Peter's words, we have Paul's warning to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20:27 For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. 28 Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. 29 For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves. 31 Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears. I believe this whole departure from the "straight and narrow" as Jesus would call it is referred to by historians as the apostacy. A brief intro from the Wikapedia, Apostasy (pronounced /[Greek word]) is the formal religious disaffiliation, abandonment, or renunciation by a person of a religion. One who commits apostasy apostatizes and is an apostate. These terms have a pejorative implication in everyday use. The term is used by sociologists to mean renunciation and criticism of, or opposition to, a person's former religion, in a technical sense and without pejorative connotation. The word derives from a Greek word, (apostasia), meaning a defection or revolt, from [Greek word], apo, "away, apart", [Greek word] stasis, "stand", "standing". The term is sometimes also used to refer to renunciation of a belief or cause by extension of the religious connotation, such as in reference to a political party or (generally facetiously) a sports team. End of Quote... So God installed through the HS the perfect church as described throughout the NT BUT, just as noted by Paul's and Peter's prediction, perfection doesn't last long. It doesn't last long because man is simply NOT inclined to keep God's Law in any dispensation. Jer 10:23 O LORD, I know the way of man is not in himself; It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps. I don't know about all the sub-groups (Antinomianism and all the others) but suffice it to say that whenever man departs from God's Sacred Truth, it is simply known as error. Joshua referred to this tendancy with Josh 1:7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper withersoever thou goest. 8This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. So mankind in general, but most especialy God's people have shown themselves to be totally unable to abide by His Laws. So we have to rely on His Grace and Mercy if we're covered by the Blood of Jesus and pray every night for forgiveness. In this dispensation we are to adopt the "mind of Christ" 1 Cor 2:16 For “who has known the mind of the LORD that he may instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ. Phil 2:5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, And how do we do this adopting of the mind of Christ? Rom 12: 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. 3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. And of course, we must see ourselves as keeping each other sharp with God's Word, learning to weld it as the Sword of God. I hope this helps and I apologize for the size. God bless, Inquisitor |
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