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1 | The Gospel and Postmodernism | Not Specified | hobbs | 168178 | ||
The men's group at our church has been studying the effects of Postmodernism on the culture, and, the problems and opportunities it presents for our presentation of the Gospel. Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Specifically, I am looking for an entrance through the arguements which "postmodernists" throw up in an effort to thwart our presentation of the good news. I would appreciate input from those of you on forum that may cast light on this topic. Thanks, John |
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2 | Creeds and Confessions-help/hurt? | Not Specified | hobbs | 170689 | ||
Do Creeds and Confessions still have a place in the modern church? Do they help or hinder the cause of Christ? 2 Tim 4:3 John |
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3 | how many people did john baptize? | Not Specified | hobbs | 171368 | ||
Is there any estimate on how many people John baptized? Thanks, John |
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4 | Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly | Not Specified | hobbs | 172334 | ||
Seven Reasons NOT To Ask Jesus Into Your Heart! by Pastor-teacher Dennis Rokser Have you ever heard someone say, "In order to be saved from hell and go to heaven, you need to ask Jesus into your heart"? Does this sound familiar? Have you ever read this on the back of tracts? Have you heard pastors or evangelists teach this? Though perhaps sincerely spoken and well-intended, is it biblically accurate to ask Jesus into your heart? Are those who have simply trusted Jesus Christ and His finished work alone not yet saved because they have not asked Jesus into their heart? On the other hand, do those who have asked Jesus into their heart truly possess eternal life because they have done this? Or is all this simply a matter of semantics? #1 Don’t ask Jesus into your heart because IT IS NEVER FOUND IN THE BIBLE. #2 Don’t ask Jesus into your heart because IT IS NOT HOW ONE IS SAVED. #3 Don’t ask Jesus into your heart because IT REQUIRES NO UNDERSTANDING OF THE GOSPEL OF GRACE TO DO IT. #4 Don’t ask Jesus into your heart because IT CONFUSES THE MEANS OF SALVATION WITH THE RESULTS OF SALVATION. #5 Don’t ask Jesus into your heart because IT EITHER RESULTS IN NO ASSURANCE OF SALVATION OR BRINGS A FALSE ASSURANCE TO PEOPLE. #6 Don’t ask Jesus into your heart because REVELATION 3:20 DOES NOT TEACH IT. #7 Don’t ask Jesus into your heart because IT DOES NOT CLARIFY THE CONDITION OF SALVATION, IT CONFUSES IT, ESPECIALLY WITH CHILDREN. What say ye? John |
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5 | Why do some believe while others do not? | Not Specified | hobbs | 185796 | ||
Most American evangelicals believe that one is free to believe the Gospel or not believe the Gospel. My question is this a consious decision, or a reaction based on the spiritual state of their hearts? | ||||||
6 | How to draw near to God | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 169556 | ||
Dear Littlebird, the fear that you are experiencing is a blessing in disguise. Jer 32:40 "I will make an everlasting covenant with them that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; and I will put the fear of Me in their hearts so that they will not turn away from Me. There is not single one of us who are not disobediant. None of us love or desire Christ as much as He deserves to be loved. Thank God that we He does not base our salvation on our performance, but He bases it on what Jesus has done in our place. Praise God that you see yourself as you do. 1 John 1:10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us. The trial that you are experiencing has come to make you strong. There are times of trial and times of refreshing. Though them all Christ has us in His strong hand and nothing will seperate us from Him. Stand on the promises of God. We may be unfaithful but He is faithful always. Continue to pray even though it seems to you that your prayers are not getting any higher than the ceiling of your room. Continue to read your Bible and trust the Holy Spirit to lead you to His truth. Confess your sin to God and thank Him for His Son and for what He has done for you. Grace and Peace, John |
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7 | differemces | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 170688 | ||
Acts 17:11 Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so. You asked "how do various denominations jusify through scripture their interpertation differences?" I believe that an answer to that question would fill an entire library! But I will say that some are further from the truth than others, and that even those who are the closest are far from perfect. Cults and their ilk, have no idea at all what the Bible is all about because they have not the Holy Spirit. (1 Cor 2:14 But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised.) John |
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8 | Is sacrifice requirement to christianity | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 171565 | ||
Dear Jared, First of all, I must tell you that the only organization that has been tasked with preaching the gospel and for equipping the saints is the church! Matt 16:18 "I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. I will pray for you and ask God to lead you to a church that teaches sound doctrine, where the gospel is proclaimed and Christ is lifted up. I did some looking into YWAM and found some information that was disturbing to me. The fact that Benny Hinn has preached his false doctrine to the youth of YWAM is beyond belief. Trust in Christ and realize that He will lead you and give you the strength to carry you throughout your life. God Bless you Brother |
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9 | Is sacrifice requirement to christianity | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 171586 | ||
Ah! theres the rub. I view all para church organizations with trepidation. I believe that they may be good-hearted and well intentioned, but unscriptural. Scripture alone should be our rule, and we must measure everything we say and do by God's Word. It is my prayer that God will be pleased to send us a new reformation. One that restores the gospel to the church and opens our eyes to the fruitless schemes of men who think that human institutions and organizations please and glorify our God. They do not! "No one doubts that many have been greatly blessed as a result of the parachurch. But in light of the testimony of the Scriptures to the sufficiency, function, efficacy, promises, gifts, offices, endurance, position, and potency of the church, one must wonder seriously why there even exists such an entity as the parachurch. What is needed beside the church?" I recommend the article from which the above quotation is it's closing statement. http://www.credenda.org/issues/15-3doctrine101.php |
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10 | Does child die for fathers sin? | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 174421 | ||
Welcome Lady! Although I understand your distress regarding the death of the infant, I must disagree with the paralells you drew that might show a pre-figureing of the child with birth and death of Christ. David's child was not sinless, but was born (as are all the decendents of Adam) bearing the stain of "original sin". God established His covenant with the people of Israel not it's king. David was not the federal head of the people as the first Adam was for all his seed. Christ, the 2nd and "Last Adam" is the federal head for all "His people" (spiritual seed). Our comfort comes from the knowledge that the death of this child was ordained by a loving God who always does that which is good in His sight. God Bless, Hobbs |
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11 | what is the perfect or divine Will of Go | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 183174 | ||
Baptist pastor, John Piper, has written on this very topic. Perhaps it may be of help. http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/Articles/ByDate/1995/1580_Are_There_Two_Wills_in_God/ Hobbs |
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12 | They are married,is it sin to have oral? | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185186 | ||
Dear John, I don't believe that you counsel married couples who are past the age for having children to refrain from copulation. Would you? The delight of the marriage bed is well documented in Song Of Songs Song 1:1 The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's. Song 1:2 "May he kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is better than wine. Song 1:3 "Your oils have a pleasing fragrance, Your name is like purified oil; Therefore the maidens love you. Song 1:4 "Draw me after you and let us run together! The king has brought me into his chambers." "We will rejoice in you and be glad; We will extol your love more than wine. Rightly do they love you." |
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13 | They are married,is it sin to have oral? | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185189 | ||
Do Not Pass Judgment on One Another 14:1 As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. 2 One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. 3 Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. 4 Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master [1] that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. 5 One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. 6 The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. The one who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he gives thanks to God, while the one who abstains, abstains in honor of the Lord and gives thanks to God. 7 For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. 8 For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's. 9 For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. 10 Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God; 11 for it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess [2] to God.” 12 So then each of us will give an account of himself to God. |
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14 | They are married,is it sin to have oral? | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185194 | ||
Please do't take it personly John. I was simply laying down a scripturaly founded principle that I thought would give us all some scriptual meat to chew on. Do you think Romans 14 is applicable to our conversation? |
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15 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185242 | ||
Predestination - This word is properly used only with reference to God's plan or purpose of salvation. The Greek word rendered "predestinate" is found only in these six passages, Acts 4:28; Rom. 8:29, 30; 1 Cor. 2:7; Eph. 1:5, 11; and in all of them it has the same meaning. They teach that the eternal, sovereign, immutable, and unconditional decree or "determinate purpose" of God governs all events. This doctrine of predestination or election is beset with many difficulties. It belongs to the "secret things" of God. But if we take the revealed word of God as our guide, we must accept this doctrine with all its mysteriousness, and settle all our questionings in the humble, devout acknowledgment, "Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight." For the teaching of Scripture on this subject let the following passages be examined in addition to those referred to above; Gen. 21:12; Ex. 9:16; 33:19; Deut. 10:15; 32:8; Josh. 11:20; 1 Sam. 12:22; 2 Chr. 6:6; Ps. 33:12; 65:4; 78:68; 135:4; Isa. 41:1-10; Jer. 1:5; Mark 13:20; Luke 22:22; John 6:37; 15:16; 17:2, 6, 9; Acts 2:28; 3:18; 4:28; 13:48; 17:26; Rom. 9:11, 18, 21; 11:5; Eph. 3:11; 1 Thess. 1:4; 2 Thess. 2:13; 2 Tim. 1:9; Titus 1:2; 1 Pet. 1:2. (See DECREES OF GOD ¯T0001002; ELECTION.) Hodge has well remarked that, "rightly understood, this doctrine (1) exalts the majesty and absolute sovereignty of God, while it illustrates the riches of his free grace and his just displeasure with sin. (2.) It enforces upon us the essential truth that salvation is entirely of grace. That no one can either complain if passed over, or boast himself if saved. (3.) It brings the inquirer to absolute self-despair and the cordial embrace of the free offer of Christ. (4.) In the case of the believer who has the witness in himself, this doctrine at once deepens his humility and elevates his confidence to the full assurance of hope".... (Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary) Hobbs |
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16 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185243 | ||
You have said, "You cannot choose God". If this is the case, then please explain, "choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve", as in the verse below? Jos 24:15 "And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." Are you suggesting that God speaking through Joshua is asking the people to do what God knows full well they cannot do? ------------------------------------------------- "If it seems evil to you to serve the Lord...". Funny, but I have never noticed the signifcance of that particular phrase until now! I wonder how many unsaved people today consider it "evil" to trust Christ? Would'nt it be astounding to hear such a statement used in the presetation of the Gospel! Joshua does'nt even attempt to persuade them otherwise. He just tells them ... "Worship whatever you will if you believe that God is not an appropriate object of your love and reverence. Me and mine believe that God is Holy and we will worship Him." The choice Joshua is offering the people (in v. 15) is a choice between two sets of pagan dieties. I don't see this as a firm foudation for the establishment of so-called "free-will". Hobbs |
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17 | help me with matthew 5:10 | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185275 | ||
Matt 5:10 "Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. What don't you understand Shreen? It seems to me a simple statement of spiritual fact and encouragement. Hobbs |
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18 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185351 | ||
Dear Edwin, Thanks for your reply. There is nothing more important than getting to the truth of God's Word. I heatily agree that Enoch, Noah and Job were men who desired to serve God. The question is: Did their desire for God emerge out of their own hearts or had they recieved these desires by the grace of God. From my reading of the Bible, I am firmly convinced that, apart from God's grace, Enoch would not have walked with God; Job would have taken his wife's advice and no one would have survived the flood! Now, why do I believe that what I have just said is true. Allow me to list just two verses for starts. Rom 3:10 as it is written, "THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE; Rom 3:11 THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD; Hobbs |
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19 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185410 | ||
Hello again Edwin, It is our love for God that spurs us on to know Him as He truly is. That is why we participate in forums such as BSF. I believe,that our love for God is reflected in our love for His truth. They are inseperable. 1 Pet 1:22 Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart, That being said, I must admit my disappointment in your non-reponse to the passage I provided. Hobbs |
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20 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | hobbs | 185412 | ||
My Bad! I mixed up Edwin with Stjohn. Please ignore my previous 2 notes. I plead "Senior Moment". Hobbs |
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