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1 | Christians before family | Not Specified | roviear | 36700 | ||
Where in the Bible does it mention that Christians should put other Christians before their families (i.e., spouses, parents, etc.)? | ||||||
2 | When does grace abandon anyone? | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 55145 | ||
Nowhere in the Bible does it say that God withholds His forgiveness for a specific type of sin. All have fallen short of the glory of God through sin. No further disclaimer is provided. In Romans 3:10-24, 27 Paul describes this very clearly. Therefore, to GOD, abortion is just as bad as lying. Stealing is the same as unjust thoughts. If you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you cannot lose the privilege of Jesus through your deeds. What you do lose for unconfessed sin is a host of other things, i.e., grace, mercy, peace, joy, life without God's wrath, His Presence and so on. When we have sin in our lives, whether it be unforgiveness for a wrong someone did to us or gossip about a neighbor, we lose God's Presence (hence, the psalmist saying that God is far from him, he cries out but isn't heard). Believe me, life is very different and difficult when God's peace and Presence can be felt. The still small Voice can't be heard through the clamor of one's conscience when unconfessed sin exists. Yes, I speak from experience. In Christ, Estelle | ||||||
3 | Be serious about this- | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 56264 | ||
Hi, essentially a person is accountable for what he understands. For example, an especially insightful child of say, four, who knows Christ and has accepted Christ to be his Savior then becomes accountable to Christ, but only for what he understands. Lying is a sin, disobedience is a sin, but does the child understand the nuances of pride or envy? Or how about the thirty-year-old who has the mind of the average toddler? Is he to be held at the same standards as a teenager? I haven't found any passage where a person is held accountable for something he doesn't understand. God treats ignorance with mercy (1 Tim 1:13 and Heb 5:2). The issue then becomes, is the person willing to persevere until he gains understanding and a greater accountability? Is he willing to mature in his walk with the Lord? :-) Estelle Sidebar: to gain understanding and wisdom, ask the Holy Spirit to increase your wisdom and discernment. He will answer. |
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4 | Be serious about this- | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 56265 | ||
Hi, the reference to twelve is not quite as arbitrary as it may seem. Jesus was brought to the temple when He turned twelve, as was the custom (Luke 2:42). Manasseh reigned Israel at twelve years of age AND was held accountable for his bad reign (Chronicles 33:1-2 and 2 Kings 21). All other kings who reigned at a younger age were led by advisors, but Manasseh was not. :-) Estelle |
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5 | Be serious about this- | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 56447 | ||
I stand corrected for changing the context of the question. | ||||||
6 | are we still caught in our own worlds? | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 56521 | ||
Hank, do you still feel this way about the forum? I have found it to be enlightening, sometimes even entertaining. To be honest, your, Nolan's, and Kalos' posts have been very inspiring and helpful in clearing up confusion on some of my questions, to the point that I haven't needed to post them. So, do you still feel this way? And to the other members of this forum, have we thought about the accountability to which Hank points? We are all held accountable for what's in the heart, for the heart is a wellspring for all that comes from it (thoughts, spoken word, and actions--see especially James, Colossians, Proverbs, and 1 Corinthians). I exhort all of us, including myself, to pray first before speaking, for we are to be light and salt to the world, including fellow believers. Sorry, let me get down from my soapbox now. Hank, do you still think your thoughts are true of the forum? If so, why? In Christ, Estelle |
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7 | Be serious about this- | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 56836 | ||
Aspiring Overseer, Your name is interesting. You are seeking God to become a counselor or pastor or father of kids? If any are the case, then keep seeking and He will lead you down the right path! In response, the person who doesn't understand is not held accountable until the Holy Spirit enlightens him as he seeks to understand. The verses you mention refer to those who have rejected knowledge, not those who are ignorant of it. They know something is wrong, but they turn from the truth. I'm referring to people who were a) never approached and so do not know to seek and b) who are seeking and haven't yet had an experience or "epiphany" that further explains God's truth. Babes in Christ are not held to the same standards as mature Christians or else I fear many more people would give up before they started out of a sense of hopelessness. (I would be very discouraged if I died right now and was held accountable at the same level as Mother Theresa!) I will answer as best I can to each passage: Job 36:10 refers to God giving instruction to man, if they hear (turn toward God), then they are blessed (v11). However, if they don't hear (reject God), then they are cursed (v12) to die without the knowledge of how rich both in spiritual and perhaps physical wealth life would be if they would let go of their pride, anger, and self-righteousness (see ch 35, esp.ly v 12-14, and ch 36, esp.ly v 17-19). Prov 19:2, I'm not sure how this verse supports your argument as it only says it isn't good to lack knowledge, not that something bad will happen because you lack knowledge. Isa. 27:11 is referring to Israel (the "fortified city" in v 10) turning from the Lord to their own methods. The passage speaks of people who, instead of seeking the Lord's will, or asking the Spirit for guidance, try to do things for themselves. This is a pride issue. Deut. 32:28-31 and Isa. 1:2-3 further explains the passage in ch 27. Israel became prideful and sought their own way. They are not an ignorant nation, but a prideful nation. I do not understand your point for using Jer 5:3-4, either (as I didn't understand the use of Prov. 19:2). V 3 says "You have smitten them" and "You have consumed them" but "they have refused to repent". Again, this passage is dealing with Israel's rebellion. They are seeking anything but justice and truth (v 1), yet when God disciplines them, they continue to rebel. A person is not described to be in a state of rebellion, thus requiring smiting and consuming, if he doesn't know he is rebelling. God only disciplines those who knowingly and willingly place their will or desires above God's. Matt 15:14 is describing the Pharisees, not ignorant people (see v 12). If you look at 2 Cor 4:2, you will see that those who are perishing do so because they are crafty and adulterate, or change the meaning of, the gospel. Hos 4:6 begins with v 4 where the people are likened to those who contend with priests. This isn't a result of ignorance, but of rebellion. They contend because they don't want to obey, or they want to alter, the rules. "My people" means God's chosen ones, or Israel. They are cursed because they rejected knowledge, thus allowing generational sin. The stronghold established through the parents will not be broken until the ancestors seek the Lord. Just as Adam sinned and caused the rest of humanity to be born in sin, so did Israel curse its children. As an example of my point, a parent shouldn't hold his child accountable for something until the something has been clearly defined, otherwise, how would the child know what he has done wrong? 1 Sam 3:13 says that God holds the *parents* responsible for the sons' evil ways because the *parents* know. In the same way, God holds His children (those who have repented and accepted Jesus as their Savior) accountable for the truths we know. However, it isn't good to remain a babe in Christ, for then we cannot fulfill the Great Commission. In Christ, Estelle |
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8 | Be serious about this- | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 56842 | ||
Searcher, I believe you and I are on the same wavelength and hence, am not sure if you are refuting my post. Ignorance can only be claimed once for the second time would not exist without the first. Also, I hope I did not imply that Christ does NOT extend mercy to the knowing sinner, too, for He most certainly does. It is God's choice to discipline us when we've sinned. In Christ, Estelle |
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9 | just wondering | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 56851 | ||
Hi, try using the hard return ('Enter' key) at the end of your paragraph, just as you would if you were using MS Word. In Christ, Estelle |
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10 | Be serious about this- | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 56944 | ||
AO, greetings. I trust this new week meets you with endless possibilities. At the beginning of Lev 5, Moses explains that a person must atone for his sins when they are *made known* to him. We are all guilty of sin, regardless of whether we know the sin or not. But our atonement for the sin can only occur when we learn of it. However, please remember that, unlike BC, the only way today's Christian is able to 'atone' for sin is to ask Jesus to wash it away, for we cannot possibly do enough ourselves. Please do not take my statement to mean that God ignores sin. Paying retribution for sin is still necessary. Jesus died to take away all sin, not just those that we know. As Searcher56 reminds us, ignorance isn't a card that can be played to get away with sin. Again, my point is that God shows mercy on the unknowing sinner (John 3:16). This fact does not absolve the sinner of his sins. This is the reason one should ask for forgiveness of ALL his sins, those both known and unknown. And one should ask the Holy Spirit to make known his sins so they can be confessed and, with the help of God, not done again. In Micah 3:8, God said He used the power of the Spirit to open Israel's eyes to how far it had strayed from the Lord. If one prays for the Spirit to do the same to him, then the Spirit is more than willing to grant the request, for the request is biblically based. This point is further explained in John 3:21. As one continues to seek the truth, his understanding increases and both his good and bad deeds are exposed. It should be an unending quest, for we will never know God completely. This has been a most enjoyable study for me as I pray it has for you! In Christ, Estelle |
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11 | deeds of the law | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 56956 | ||
Mbooker, hello again. I just finished a post to Aspiring Overseer about this passage in Lev 5 that you quoted. If you read the beginning of the chapter, you'll see that Moses was explaining when 'atonement', or payment of sin, was required. The person is still guilty of the sin, regardless of whether or not he knows about the sin. However, he isn't required to physically pay for it until it is made known to him. However, whether he pays or not, this does not absolve him of his spiritual debt. This is one of the key points why life without Christ is utterly hopeless, for Christ IS our hope. Unlike BC, today we do not 'atone' for sin because it is impossible to pay the price for it (although Catholicism believes otherwise). Jesus' blood washes us clean as we pray for God's forgiveness of both known and unknown sin in our lives. As we continue to seek truth, we should ask the Holy Spirit to reveal our sins to us so that we can confess them specifically and turn from them with the help of God (see John 3:21). Rom 2:13 is further clarified by James 1:22-25 (and 1 John 3:7). Essentially, speaking the talk isn't enough, for one has a tendency to forget what isn't practiced. One must also walk the talk to a) remind himself of God's ways and increase his knowledge and b) be visible proof of God's ways to others. Rom 3:20 (as further clarified by Gal 2:16, Psalm 143:2, and Acts 13:39) states that no one can justify (atone for) his sins by action alone. It is not enough to follow the laws as depicted by Moses. One must also ask for forgiveness. Basically, good deeds without faith (in Christ) are hollow and done for selfish reasons. Faith without good deeds is hollow because it is not proven. You cannot have one without the other. James 2 explains this specific point. In Christ, Estelle |
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12 | why is it ok for Catholic priests to... | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 57059 | ||
Emmaus, I am very confused about certain aspects of Catholicism. I ask that you please remember that I am not familiar with the faith and do not mean to offend by my words. I simply want to understand the differences. In response, I agree that one must pay for the wrongs he did. However, I see a distinction between salvation and punishment, which you seem to imply are the same (correct me if I am wrong). Yes, we all, if possible must atone, or make restitution, for our sins. This is what I call punishment, not salvation. Nor was I speaking about being rescued (saved) from circumstances in one's life. I was referring to the forgiveness of sins. BC, the blood of Christ was represented by the blood of sacrificial animals. Therefore many of the "rituals" for lack of better word are no longer necessary for forgiveness of sin. In Catholicism, I see man forgiving man's sins and God is seemingly cut out of the picture. I don't understand why a priest is able to absolve a person's sin by telling him to say the rosary a number of times, or pay a penance fee to the church. It clearly says in the Bible that only God forgives sins. Why then is it necessary for a practicing Catholic to attend confession if he has made himself right before God and those he offended? I would better understand the necessity if the person made a public confession, but anything said to the priest in the booth is confidential. So what is the point? How is saying the rosary an atonement for a lie made to someone else? Another few questions, why is a priest not required to provide testimony to murder if the priest knows who did it? Where in the Bible (please do not include the Apocrypha) does it say that a person does not need to bear testimony against those who have done wrong against the laws of the land? Wouldn't the priest not become an accomplice? And how does he know to weigh the sin of the murderer or thief against the pain experienced by the injured party or party's family? In Christ, Estelle |
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13 | why is Catholic confession required? | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 57063 | ||
Emmaus, but again, it seems from Teragram123's comments and quotes that the rules established for absolving the temporal consequences of sin can become quite arbitrary. I would understand if the penance required would be to wash the walls of the church for those who graffiti'd, or buying and replanting the neighbor's flowers if they were ruined. But saying a rosary however many times? How does that help? If I as a Christian have sinned against my brother in Christ, then my brother is free to approach me directly about my sin. If I do not confess to God and am not willing to make restitution to my brother, then my brother must bring with him at least one more Christian to approach me again. If I still am not willing to confess to *God* and to my brother, then the church must get involved and make a decision to BIBLICALLY remove me from the church (Matt 18). No where that I see is anyone who is NOT God allowed to say ok, you've done the time for your crime, so even though you didn't confess to God and or to the person involved, you're free. In answer to your question about who is wrong, the teacher or the individual, it is the teacher, for teachers are held to a much stricter standard than pupils (James 3:1). If the teacher tells his students that they *must* go before a priest regardless of whether the sin has been made right with the involved parties, the teacher is forcing the student into a no-win situation. Why does Catholicism require its participants to go the extra mile when Jesus has already done so? Yet another question, where in the 66 books of the Bible is purgatory mentioned? In Christ, Estelle |
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14 | why is Catholic confession required? | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 57083 | ||
Terribly sorry, Teragram, this question was meant for Emmaus as I know you and I agree on this point. I did not notice that I was responding to your post instead of his response to mine. I will cut and paste to repost to Emmaus. In Christ, Estelle |
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15 | why must Catholics "doubly" confess? | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 57085 | ||
reposted and clarified: Emmaus, but again, it seems from Teragram123's quotes (I refer to the definitions) that Catholicisms' ways of absolving sin can become quite arbitrary (in that the penance is up to the priest who may feel emotionally drained one day and assign a few rosaries whereas on another day he is refreshed and assigns 10 for the same sin). I would understand if the penance required would be to wash the walls of the church for those who graffiti'd, or buying and replanting the neighbor's flowers if they were ruined. But saying a rosary however many times? How does that help? If I as a Christian have sinned against my brother in Christ, then my brother is free to approach me directly about my sin. If I do not confess to God and am not willing to make restitution to my brother, then my brother must bring with him at least one more Christian to approach me again. If I still am not willing to confess to *God* and to my brother, then the church must get involved and make a decision to BIBLICALLY remove me from the church (Matt 18). No where that I see is anyone who is NOT God allowed to say ok, you've done the time for your crime, so even though you didn't confess to God and or to the person involved, you're free. In answer to your question about who is wrong, the teacher or the individual, it is the teacher, for teachers are held to a much stricter standard than pupils (James 3:1). If the teacher tells his students that they MUST go before a priest regardless of whether the sin has been made right with the involved parties, the teacher is forcing the student into a no-win situation. Why does Catholicism require its participants to go the extra mile when Jesus has already done so? Yet another question, where in the 66 books of the Bible is purgatory mentioned? In Christ, Estelle |
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16 | why must Catholics doubly confess (2) | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 57181 | ||
Emmauss, could you please respond to my original post dated 8/6/02 dtd 2.00 pm? Thank you. In Christ, Estelle |
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17 | why must Catholics "doubly" confess? | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 57413 | ||
Emmaus, (mish mash response) thank you for the clarification. I hadn't responded before this because I've been too busy to get involved with this website. I will study the verses posted in your other response. You do have the gist of my questions. I will check out the websites posted above. I hadn't realized saying the rosary was more than the "Hail Mary" statement. I too would hope a priest wouldn't assign a "slew" of them to the penitent! Until later... In Christ, Estelle |
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18 | once saved always saved? | NT general Archive 1 | roviear | 30070 | ||
yup, see my previous answer | ||||||
19 | Does Jesus say Follow me Now if so where | NT general Archive 1 | roviear | 57194 | ||
Richard, type in "follow me" to the right of this webpage in the 'Search Word(s):' dialog box of the 'Get Bible Text' area. You will see where Jesus says it and the purpose for Him saying it. He uses the phrase many times. In Christ, Estelle |
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20 | Why were Adam and Eve unable to resist? | Gen 3:6 | roviear | 30068 | ||
Because God gave humans the ability to choose and, man, in his infinite stupidity, chose sin. Who knew it would turn out as bad as it did, and continue to get worse? Certainly not Adam and Eve! And if not Adam and Eve, then someone else would've been taken in by the wiles of the Devil. Think about it, the Devil knows how to get to each and every one of us. You think he chose the 3 temptations to Christ on a whim? I think he knew exactly which ones could cause Jesus to sway for 40 days (see Luke 4), but Jesus didn't. In addition, why did the Devil fall? Because he kept trying to take over God's position. This means that the Devil is 1) a very persuasive fellow and 2) knows how to market his wares. I mean, c'mon, who but the ultimate sinner would even think of competing with God? | ||||||
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