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1 | corporate curses? | Not Specified | figgy | 97944 | ||
I recently read an article by a pastor who I deeply respect. He brought up the topic of corporate imprecations (curses) on those who are driving a particular evil agenda (I am not going to get into what the agenda is because I do not want to get into an issue other than my question). He referred to them as God's enemies (since they are actively and agressively promoting ungodliness) and are appropriate targets of the Church's holy curses. I have never heard of church curses. Anybody have any thoughts, insights, explanations on this topic? Thanks. | ||||||
2 | Church curses??? | Not Specified | figgy | 98060 | ||
This is a re-post of a question I asked yesterday. Someone responded without answering the question and it has since gotten "buried". I would like to ask it one more time in the hopes someone can shed some light: I recently read an article by a pastor who I deeply respect. He brought up the topic of corporate imprecations (curses) on those who are driving a particular evil agenda (I am not going to get into what the agenda is because I do not want to get into an issue other than my question). He referred to them as God's enemies (since they are actively and agressively promoting ungodliness) and are appropriate targets of the Church's holy curses. I have never heard of church curses. Anybody have any thoughts, insights, explanations on this topic? Thanks. |
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3 | Spiritual Maturity and Marriage | Bible general Archive 2 | figgy | 93624 | ||
Speaking from a female perspective and from one who has been married for only two years I can tell you that not only should you marry someone who is spiritually mature, you need to be sure that you and the person you want to marry understand how GOD has designed marriage to function. That is - what is the role of the husband? What is the role of the wife? These are weighty questions and the answers are clearly found in scripture. I assure you a biblical marriage DOES NOT look like a "wordly" marriage. Many, many "Christian" marriages fail because they do not follow God's Word in this area. Back to the maturity issue - my husband and I have a single, male friend who we consider to be very knowledgeable of the scriptures and truly loves the Lord. On the surface we would surmise that he is spiritually mature. However, it is clear to us that in the area of his relationships to women, God is still working on him. He is clearly not ready for marriage. I guess my point is that one may be spiritually mature in one sense but not necessarily marriage material at another. One should be EXTREMELY discerning when it comes to deciding who they will marry. Women should marry a man that they can RESPECT (Eph. 5:22,33) as God commands a woman to respect her husband. In addition, a woman must be willing to be led by her husband. This is no easy thing and if a woman were to marry a man she could not follow than BIG problems arise. Conversely, a man should marry a woman who is willing to be led by him and who knows God's commands for her in marriage. I hope I don't sound like a "know it all" here because, as I mentioned earlier, I have only been married for two years. I am simply trying to give a nutshell version of the extensive counseling and biblical training we were blessed to have prior to marriage. Bottom line is that there is A LOT to know and undestand about Biblical marriage and when both partners are "on board" with it then God will bless and use your marriage for your own sanctifcation and to His glory! God Bless, Figgy |
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4 | Church curses??? | Bible general Archive 2 | figgy | 98067 | ||
This is a re-post of a question I asked yesterday. Someone responded without answering the question and it has since gotten "buried". I would like to ask it one more time in the hopes someone can shed some light: I recently read an article by a pastor who I deeply respect. He brought up the topic of corporate imprecations (curses) on those who are driving a particular evil agenda (I am not going to get into what the agenda is because I do not want to get into an issue other than my question). He referred to them as God's enemies (since they are actively and agressively promoting ungodliness) and are appropriate targets of the Church's holy curses. I have never heard of church curses. Anybody have any thoughts, insights, explanations on this topic? Thanks. |
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5 | Church curses??? | Bible general Archive 2 | figgy | 98072 | ||
Thanks for posting the information. Would you say praying "curses" is the same as praying that God would judge those who are perpetrating evil? Is it unbiblical to pray that God judges such people? Thanks, Figgy |
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6 | Church curses??? | Bible general Archive 2 | figgy | 98159 | ||
Hi Dad- Based on your response as well as the few others, I think I have my answer. I was sort of taken back by what was said in the article. It definitely wasn't the thrust of the artice, just a short paragraph, but it didn't sit quite right. Thanks for the input! Love, Elaine |
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7 | Church curses??? | Bible general Archive 2 | figgy | 98365 | ||
Greetings waltherpp32, Thanks for your reply. I had never heard of church curses and apparently neither has anybody else who responded. I have since concluded that what I read was in error. Thanks you for your input! God Bless. Figgy |
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8 | How do you evangelize someone who | Bible general Archive 2 | figgy | 100284 | ||
Hi EdB- I think you are on some shaky ground. First off, as followers of Christ we are called to share the gospel and be able to have a defense of our faith. One can have passion and zeal for the lost but that doesn't change the fact that salvation is God's work. We can share our testimonies, and passionately do all of the things that you suggested in your answer to the question but that does not change the fact that God is still the author of salvation. Even with the slickest and most passionate gospel presentation there will still be some who will not believe. Second, how can you possibly make a judgement about a fellow christian's experience with God? Perhaps you could come to a better conclusion with someone who you know intimately. But to make that statement about someone you have only met in "cyberspace" seems to be a HUGE leap and highly innapropriate. Figgy |
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9 | How do you evangelize someone who | Bible general Archive 2 | figgy | 100473 | ||
Hi EdB- I had a whole answer written out and "poof" it disappeared off the screen. Let me try it again... First, I really liked your answer to the original question and I wholeheartedly agree that a personal testimony about Christ in your own life can be extrememly powerful. What a blessing that you have the opportunity to share that everyday! I have been in the situation where I have tried to share the gospel with someone who does not believe the Bible is the Word of God. I wish I could say that I had a perfect answer to give that would open their eyes but I don't. I do my best to share what I believe, why I believe it, and how Christ has moved in my life. After that, I pray for them and trust that salvation is His work. I also have the opportunity each week to counsel women in unplanned pregnancies. Most are not Christian. In a counseling situation, after developing a relationship and focusing on her needs and issues, God often provides opportunities to discuss spiritual issues. It's always His prompting and timing for evangelism. These are just a couple of examples since you asked me how I would do it. Certainly, there are too many situations to explicitly go into and many many ways to reflect Christ's love to others. By the way, I'll let John Reformed handle his own responses from now on:) Figgy |
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10 | How do you evangelize someone who | Bible general Archive 2 | figgy | 100474 | ||
Your Welcome. Not that you needed my help. I'll gracefully stay out of your notes from now on:) Figgy |
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11 | Please I'm looking for your opinion! | Bible general Archive 2 | figgy | 102168 | ||
Amen to your post, it was beautifully articulated! However, I understand one of EdB's points and would be interested in hearing your response. He seemed to make the point (if I interpreted it correctly) that if God holds the degree of sovereignty over our lives and actions that you believe He does, then where does our personal responsibility lie in our relationship with God? That is a great question, would be interested in your take on it:) God Bless, Figgy |
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12 | Please I'm looking for your opinion! | Bible general Archive 2 | figgy | 102190 | ||
Dad- Very funny. You must have been referring to my perfect and angelic behavior growing up:) However, I guess I didn't get to the heart of what I was trying to ask you. I wanted you to comment on this comment by EdB: "In your world you have removed all your responsibility" I would like to hear your defense on why your belief about God's sovereignty does not lead to the statement above. Thanks! Figster |
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13 | Please I'm looking for your opinion! | Bible general Archive 2 | figgy | 102259 | ||
Hi Radioman, I believe the bible teaches God does as He wishes, carries out what He wills and no one can change that or thwart His plans. His dominion over the world is over the greatest things and the smallest things. I don't think that definition allows for degrees of sovereignty. What are your thoughts? God Bless, Figgy |
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14 | Then it's all settled? | Bible general Archive 2 | figgy | 102826 | ||
What a shame:( What a bad thing to happen on your birthday of all days! Never did I see you attack someone personally or assert things without biblical back-up. There is no just basis for this action. It is obvious there are perhaps one or two individuals on this forum who think they know it all and view themselves as better than others. Their objective for a while has been to see you kicked off of here because of their own biases. It is profoundly sad to see this happen on a so-called christian forum. I, for one, will remove myself from membership here. There are many wonderful christians who post here but because of the one or two who dominate this forum in an arrogant way, I will certainly take my leave of here and warn others that involvement in this has potential risks. I have seen numerous sarcastic remarks posted against others, I have seen posted questions belittled and made fun of if they were not articulated with perfect grammer or sentence structure, and I have seen some blatantly false theology spewed out here. I know you told me not to write anything but I feel compelled to make this final note in letting the other forum members know that what you experienced here today was unfounded, unjust, and just plain unfair. You took seriously each and every word you typed and doing God's will was your primary goal. Your posts are certainly tenacious, however, they are better characterized as well thought out, supported by scripture, and loving. In response you sometimes received sarcasm, personal attacks, and man-made arguments not supported with scripture. In my frustration with this, I fired off a couple of notes that I probably should not have. You told me God desires us to be self-controlled. You didn't stoop to their level like I did. Even now you say that this is God's will that you no longer participate here. To anybody who may have made it this far in my post: please, please, please realize that as you involve yourself in this forum be highly aware of the wolves in sheep's clothing. Seek christian fellowship withing your church community, not here. Seek wise counsel from your pastors and elders and those more mature in the faith, not here. Seek God through prayer and through His Word, not here. May God bless you. Figgy |
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15 | Who determines our destiny? | NT general Archive 1 | figgy | 98598 | ||
Hi Edb- Personally as a member of the forum, I enjoy a healthy debate. I learn from it and am inspired to search the scriptures on what it is that I believe. It could be possible that others may feel the same way. I know it seems like the Calvinist/Arminian debate is "played out" but there may be some who are new to it and can learn from the things that are said here. There are certain topics discussed on the forum that I am not interested so I simply do not read the posts or participate in the discussion. Why all the censorship when anything having to do with this topic comes up? Personally, I am interested in hearing what Genez has to say and would not like to see the conversation taken off the forum. Thats my two cents, no offense:) God Bless, Figgy |
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16 | Who determines our destiny? | NT general Archive 1 | figgy | 98629 | ||
Hi Hank- Thanks for your response. I should start off telling you that I hate baseball:) I do see your point of view and think that you make some valid points. With all due respect (and I do respect your opinions) I guess my thinking is this - debates can be good if those involved debate correctly. It sounds as if this hasn't been the case in the past. However, as long as those involved adhere to the rules of the game then the debate should go on. This is a public forum and regardless of anyone's dislike of the topic, individuals should have the right to converse about it if they wish. In the same manner, those who do not like the topic have the right not to participate. Maybe I am off base here since I haven't been through the past "bloodshed" but this topic does interest me and I am hopeful that it can be discussed in the right spirit. Just my opinion:) God Bless, Elaine |
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17 | Who determines our destiny? | NT general Archive 1 | figgy | 98666 | ||
Hi Hank- I would disagree that a healthy debate about C/A violates any rules put forth on this forum. However, I really am not interested in winning an argument here. I just wanted it to be known that not everyone is turned off by the topic. I think that the discussion can be fruitful. It looks like we are the only ones currently posting anything on this thread anyway so perhaps the whole thing is over. I just wanted to voice my opinion on the topic and that is all I really want to say. Perhaps we will chat on other issues:) God Bless, Elaine |
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18 | What family planning method is good? | Ps 127:3 | figgy | 97877 | ||
This is an excellent post and I agree with this completely. Just to add my own two cents, I think that God wants us to have the correct attitude toward children. God commands us to be fruitful and multiply (Gen 1:28). Furthermore, we are told that children are a blessing from the Lord: "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth. Happy is the man who has a quiver full of them; they shall not be ashamed, but shall speak with their enemies in the gate" (Ps. 127:3-5). I don't think that professing christians are to resist the blessings of the family. We are not to take on the cultural values of our society. For example, plan on having 1.5 children only when financially feasible or after all of our own goals and pursuits have been complete. God Bless, Figgy |
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19 | Spiritual Maturity and Marriage | Matt 6:33 | figgy | 93755 | ||
I had a similar situation. I had been a christian much longer than my husband when we got married a couple of years ago. I saw that he had a heart and desire to follow God's will in marriage. In addition, we are blessed to belong to a church with a community of believers who model biblical family and marriage. My husband has many awesome, christian men who constantly encourage and hold each other accountable in this area. I can't stress the importance of christian community for this couple. God Bless, Figgy |
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20 | A FALSE TEACHING? Yes / No | Matt 8:5 | figgy | 93411 | ||
This is my first post on the forum. I usually just read through the various discussions choosing to be more of an observer than a partcipant. However, this particular post left me stunned due to the sheer harsh tone and intellectual dishonesty. You say "I know what the Word says". Do you know that the Word says Christ is not a means to our own end (i.e health, wealth, and happiness, etc) but IS the end?-- Phil 3:7-8. Praise God that you are currently experiencing health, wealth, and happiness in your life. However, these are not guarantees for those in Christ Jesus. Read Hebrews Chapter 11. These men of GREAT faith, more faith than any of us could ever imagine, suffered torture, poverty, prison, etc. These men are the examples for us! Their lives were clearly not reflections of wealth and health. We serve a God who loves us and blesses us as HE sees fit, not as we see fit. If I am sick, I will pray for a healing according to His will. If I am broke, I will pray for my needs to be met according to His will. He is faithful and my faith is renewed each time I see His provision in my life. Christ commands us in John 6:27 "do not labor for the food that perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life..." As believers, our focus should be on advancing the Kingdom of God at whatever cost to us - be it our finances, our health, and even our own lives. I am thankful each day for the food on my table, the roof over my head, and my excellent health. I attribute all of this to God's blessing and not because I attained it through conjuring up some amount of faith that prompts God to move in my life. That would certainly be a heavy burden to carry. Christ came to remove our burden, not add to it. |
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