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101 | Visit other churches? | Rom 16:16 | charis | 43986 | ||
Dear tomn, Greetings in the name of Jesus! ID# 34017 Also, if you have the time to go through the tree, you will see that I answered almost everyone's comment. Please (then) answer the question! :-) In Christ Jesus, charis |
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102 | Is God responsible for evil? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 43510 | ||
Dear KBurgee, Greetings in the name of Jesus! My friend, it is good to 'see' you again! :-) How are your studies coming? I agree with you, God is good, so he could not create evil. It IS very simple. I will wait for another time to discuss suicide and salvation-by-choice. Peace and joy in Christ Jesus, charis |
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103 | All of the above? | Heb 11:39 | charis | 43465 | ||
Dear heisthe1, Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus! Thank you for getting back to me. I do agree that faith itself is only seen by God. But the faith of the righteous is evident in the fruit of the Holy Spirit. The world and it's slaves cannot see these fruit and the faith of God's people except the Holy Spirit quicken it to their eyes. This is what we would call a 'testimony.' The world has false equivalents of all of the fruit of the Spirit, and sometimes even the church is misled by the counterfeit. I believe this is where the church sometimes gets the idea that physical blessing is equal to faith. Thank you for your blessing, and may the Lord also pour upon you His goodness. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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104 | Does God want us to prosper | Deut 28:1 | charis | 43462 | ||
Dear TRU4GOD, Greetings in Jesus' name! Friend, I also consider you a brother in Christ, with no reservations! :-) I guess that I have seen so much abuse of the terms 'blessings,' 'prosperity,' and 'health' that I am somewhat touchy on the subject. Does God want to give us 'health and wealth?' Depending on your definition of these terms, Yes and No. Health, for instance: God wants to free us from Adam's curse of death, He wants to free this planetary abode from malevolence and pestilence! Yes! Does God want you to be free from all of the ordinary 'ordeals' of man, colds and stubbed toes? Does He want to give you a testimony, "See, if you believe in God you will no longer be plagued with colds and stubbed toes, illness and mishap!"? No, that is ridiculous. Next, wealth: God indeed desires that you be fed, clothed and housed. He wants you to have enough to share with your neighbor, though you may experience want in order to glorify God. He may even take things away from you in order to chastise, so that you will better appreciate His goodness. But does God really want to give you so much home that you need to hire help to clean it and your possessions? Such a good job that you are never home? Such a nice car that you can accelerate from 0-60mph in 7 seconds while maintaining 70 dBA and impress your neighbors? Such a nice yard that you pay some fellows to come in with a truckful of equipment to manicure it? Such a nice education for your kids that you hardly ever see them after high school? Such a nice debt schedule that you need two full-time paychecks to pay for all these 'blessing?' (not to mention giving to your church to support your pastor's 'blessed' lifestyle) This, too, is ridiculous! However, there are those that preach these very things! It IS dangerous, because so many are duped into giving money, hoping to 'buy' these kind of 'blessings,' only to be disappointed because they cannot meet the standard of a 'truly faithful Christian' as set by these 'prosperity' ministries. My fellow forumer, I assume that you do not go to these extremes. But in this way, I get to rant from my soapbox a bit! :-) Surely our God wants to bless His children! But what is the blessing of the Bible? What was prosperity to Old Testament Israel? What kind of goodness was Jesus and His disciples talking about? What you see and hear on TV? NO! (I am blessed to live in Japan, where overt greed is still considered worldliness) Well, my day is just starting. Many spiritual blessings to you, and may your needs be met in the bounty of our Lord! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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105 | Does God want us to prosper | Deut 28:1 | charis | 43399 | ||
Dear TRU4GOD, (Spiritual) blessings to you in Jesus' name! (quote) "...it takes money to establish and build God's kingdom here on earth." (unquote) No, it doesn't. At least not in the way you are saying it. It takes faith, faithfulness, perseverance, honesty, vision, purity, hope, servanthood, love, kindness, patience, trust, and more faith. Cubic dollars never established anything but human institution. I'm sorry, but the way I hear the word 'prosperity' used grieves my spirit. Peace and joy in Christ Jesus, charis |
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106 | Is not Jesus enough? | Heb 11:39 | charis | 43397 | ||
Dear TRU4GOD, Greetings from Japan in Jesus' name! First of all, charis has a wife, not a husband! :-) Friend, I admire that you seek God and His kingdom first, but I cannot get away from the idea that health and prosperity are a strong second to you. When we state that good health and financial prosperity are signs or proof of faith, then we are also stating that bad health and poverty are equally signs of lack of faith. While this may be a popular theology in America, a great deal of the rest of the world does not have the luxury of proclaiming this kind of faith. Is faith dependent on geographic location? So, if we do not claim (and prove by receipt) excellent health and financial prosperity, are we unfaithful, and rejecting our Lord? I don't think so. We do not NEED money and extra possessions, we want them! We can only claim good health until we get sick, and all are appointed to die, unless the Lord returns before our time. Even the most faithful get colds and have accidents. Or are you saying that faith makes us immune to all illness and mishap? My friend, I find this doctrine a dangerous one, and extremely bigoted and judgemental. I cannot, in good conscience, spread a gospel (not Gospel) of fortune and health. I have yet to see these things give peace and joy. Good luck! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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107 | All of the above? | Heb 11:39 | charis | 43371 | ||
Dear heisthe1, Greetings in Jesus' name! Friend, I don't quite agree that our faith requirements are different from any other age in the new covenant. Christians of every generation have always needed to walk in faith. I am not sure what you mean about 'sixth sense' faith. Faith should produce fruit that can be measured, just not measured in the same way that the world measures blessing, i.e. wealth, power or fame. The fruit we should pursue is the fruit of the Holy Spirit as described in Galatians 5:22 and 23. "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." (NASB) Peace and joy in Christ Jesus, charis |
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108 | Promise? | Heb 11:39 | charis | 43318 | ||
Dear Indy, Greetings from Yokohama in the name of Jesus! My friend, I agree that salvation is a part of the promise of God, but is it the whole promise? I think that we may have to more fully express what salvation is in order to be able to say we are recipients of the full promise of God. For instance, Jesus paid the full price for our sin-debt on the Cross, and this is ours by grace through faith. In this, I can accept Dr. Stanley's analogy as a portion of the promise to the saints of old, and to us as well. But wasn't there more to the promise to Israel than just 'getting out of Egypt?' Wasn't there a land, a dwelling place for them, that they were supposed to go to? In the Old Testament, this was the Promised Land, and only two arrived of the original recipients of this whole promise. (Even Moses did not rate!) However, even after crossing the Jordan, we find that just entering the physical Promised Land did not give them all the blessings. At the end of Joshua's days, there were still many uncircumcised enemies in their land. (sounds somthing like the church of today! :-)) I'm sorry if this is a bit disjointed (I am battling jet-lag), but my point is that it is not only the promise of salvation from deserved hell, but a promise of a dwelling place in our Savior. Perhaps this would be the church. Not the physical building or even the denomination or bent, but a household of God. "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God's household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit." Ephesians 2:19-22 NASB. IMHO, this real place of promise is the local church, the expression of Christ. Out of hell, and in His body. Thoughts? In Christ Jesus, charis |
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109 | Earth was without form, and void. | Gen 1:1 | charis | 40298 | ||
Dear Greg, I am!! ;-) In Christ Jesus, charis |
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110 | Mt 24:5, use the holy spirit of your god | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 40283 | ||
Dear jmscott, Greetings in Jesus' name! Friend, I will have to agree with my colleague Ray on the issue of capitalization of the name(s) of the Lord. I find your recent posts disjointed, messy and undecipherable, and your attitude obnoxious and pugnacious. Now you defend yourself by saying: 'which is more detrimental for spiritually hungary not capitalizing....or not using his name' Both not capitalizing AND not using His holy name are detrimental, to you and to us! I suppose you think your style is clever and meaningful. But I assure you it is neither. Please write in clear sentences, cut out all the 'dramatic pauses' and honor God! Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
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111 | Is tithe used for Min. or Bldg or both? | Num 18:28 | charis | 40224 | ||
Dear Serenetime, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Sounds a lot like payment for services rendered! :-) Do we pay in straight installments or is it commission-based? Are there bonuses for a particularly good sermon? Sorry for my flippancy, but isn't it God's money? We give in faith to the local church in which God has placed us. We do not decide the *worthiness* of the recipient. If we give faithfully, we will be rewarded according to His riches in glory. Our *feelings* are not an issue. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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112 | Earth was without form, and void. | Gen 1:1 | charis | 40223 | ||
Dear Greg, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Ummmmm...Yeah, right... I think. Friend, I live my life in Christ under the assumption that ALL of the Good News is available for ALL who call upon His name. With all due respect, this theory is already beyond the ability of most people to grasp. And you say that there is MORE? For once I rejoice that the software for this web page limits characters! :-) By the way, I THINK I know what you are saying, But I KNOW that God does not require us to understand it! :-) Blessings and peace in Christ Jesus, charis |
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113 | who did cain marry? | Gen 1:1 | charis | 40219 | ||
Dear Serenetime, Greetings in the name of Jesus! This verse simply means that there is continual emnity between the followers of God and the followers of satan. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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114 | Question not answered..... any help? | Mark 16:16 | charis | 40189 | ||
Dear Luke, Greetings from Japan in the name of Jesus! Ok, let us say that believers are wrong for a moment. I have spent more than half of my adult life starting and pastoring a church here in Yokohama. Would I consider this a waste? No way! I have preached a noble and worthy message of hope, lifted up a standard that promotes maturity health, true love and responsibility. I have comforted those dealing with death and serious illness, I have served those who needed help, I given wise counsel and positive direction to those in despair, and I have helped confused and rebellious young people to adjust to real life and responsibility. I have spoken common sense and mutual respect to a society that has lost these things that all desire in their hearts. Wasted? Hardly! :-) You see, my friend, I DID waste a lot of time until I was 25 years old. I served myself, and myself ONLY! When it was to my advantage, I put on a good show of helping others. I even lied to myself in order to pump up my self-esteem. But I was always ill-at-ease. The proof is in all the things I did to ruin my mind and body. Inhaling the smoke from dried vegetable matter in order to find peace and relief from stress all day long. Drinking or swallowing legal and illegal substances to numb myself from truth and responsibility virtually every night and most of the weekends, only to be sick because of my excesses. And all around me were billboards and commercials that told me this lifestyle was COOL and FUN! Sure I had more money at those times. But that was just because I had no morals at all, and felt justified in doing whatever it took to make money to support my lifestyle (sin). Talk about wasted years! You may consider yourself a 'good' person with none of the vice I described. And I will just have to call you a liar. :-) You, and every other man since the fall, were born in sin. God, the God I AM, has made a way for your personal salvation from this condition. Call upon the name of Jesus the Christ, and your eyes will be opened to the truth that believers are RIGHT! Jesus IS Lord and Savior! Bless you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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115 | Been to every church? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 39731 | ||
Dear Raven, Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus! I am one of 'those people.' :-) What language? I don't know. Is it nonsense or 'made up?' I don't believe so. I will only say that I have never 'made up' anything, and was not 'taught' to say the words that come forth. Is it language? Yes. Is it known? To God, certainly, to me, no, to others, I don't know. As to whether you have shown that 1 Corinthians 13 and 14 to deny a present-day tongues experience, I think you have merely stated your opinion. Your (only) key Scripture: "...but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away." 1 Corintians 13:10 NASB. Some believe that 'the perfect' refers to the Bible. The problem is that even though the Bible is perfect, man's interpretation is far from perfect. (for instance, I hardly believe that you have 'perfect' understanding of the Bible, and I would make such a foolish assumption) Other scholars believe that spiritual gifts will cease upon the return of Christ, as He is 'Perfection.' Some are even foolhardy enough to think that their church tradition is 'perfect.' This last one doesn't even bear comment. Me? I prefer the second interpretation. My own eyes tell me that simply having the Bible has not made the church perfect, and I have not yet seen a perfect church tradition. Friend, it seems to me that your main concern is the disorderly conduct of 'tongues' churches. I assure you that my own church practices order. We do not 'babble' constantly, nor do we 'show off.' We do not 'require' tongues for salvation or membership. It is a gift from God, given according to His will. Guidelines for the speaking of tongues are written in the Word. Read the Bible? Yes, I have. I must say that your wording implies that I have not read the Bible, and only listen to men. I assure you that I have come to the convictions I hold by reading the Bible thoroughly, and studying it personally, and studying the commentary of a broad spectrum of Biblical scholars. I also pray and seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and always compare my thoughts and actions to the Word of God. Struck a chord? :-) Hurt feelings? No, I am just fine. I often say, 'Takaburi-mono wa shiawase da ne!' (bigots are happy people!) I believe it is good to have strong opinions, but to have strong opinions at the expense of another's righteousness is just arrogance. It appears that you are implying that the 'one Gospel' is YOUR Gospel. Hmmmm... Shiawase da ne! :-) In Christ Jesus, charis |
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116 | HOW COULD JESUS BE A DESCENDANT OF DAVID | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 39725 | ||
Dear JdthCstl, Greetings in the name of Jesus! I KNOW He is my Lord and Savior! But I don't think that Jesus considers me a 'pawn.' (frankly, that is the first time I have heard this term used for Christians) Pawn- 1) one of the chessmen of least value... 2) one that can be used to further the purposes of another. Merriam-Webster. It seems to me that the Lord considers each and every one of us to be of great value, and we are not chosen simply to further His divine purposes. We are His wormanship, each a masterpiece in His perfect creation, the apple of His eye! Though we are but rubbish, He has caused each of us to be a valuable member of His holy church. Hardly 'pawns.' Fighting at Armageddon? I am battling NOW! But in the end, our foe will be vanquished with a single word, a breath from His mighty mouth. I don't know if there is really anything but 'Christians' in God's sight. In any case, man on earth has no way to measure 'true' or 'false' Christians except to judge by outward appearance. We do not know the heart, but our Lord does! If WE try to measure, David and Moses and just about everybody (including ourselves!) would belong in hell. "For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you." Matthew 7:2 NASB. (Jesus is still not my 'executioner!') Blessings and peace in Christ Jesus, charis |
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117 | HOW COULD JESUS BE A DESCENDANT OF DAVID | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 39625 | ||
Dear JdthCstl, Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus! "For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each man's work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's work. If any man's work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward. If any man's work is burned up, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire." 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 NASB. Friend, Jesus IS the Righteous Judge, but He is NOT my executioner. Jesus is my Lord and Savior! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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118 | 1 day is 1000 years, why? | 2 Pet 3:8 | charis | 39536 | ||
Dear Hank, Greetings, my friend, in Jesus' name! Actually, I am much closer to Tokyo Bay, but I get your point! :-) Though I have been occupied answering a 'Macedonian Call' (www.macedonianms.org), I have been able to login from time to time and even post a few notes. This one caught my attention because 1) you were involved, and 2) I have 'been there, done that' on this topic on more that one occasion. You see, there was this US Marine chaplain who claimed to have all the answers to the Book of Revelation, and... maybe another time. :-) Well, the MMS team leaves tomorrow, and there is a beautiful new church in Yokohama! Bless the Lord! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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119 | 1 day is 1000 years, why? | 2 Pet 3:8 | charis | 39527 | ||
Dear Love Fountain, Greetings in the name of Jesus! What do I think? I think this sounds a lot like the SDA, except you have not gone the next step, which is to say, "...therefore, Christ will return on (such and such a date),which will be the start of the millenial reign," or, "...therefore, Christ (already) DID return on (such and such a date), and we are now in the midst of the millenial reign." The problem is that if we say the six days of creation in Genesis is equal to 6000 years of history, then is Genesis void, or is it a 'double entendre?' As has been stated, these numbers theories are vain conjecture at best. We do not have the information necessary to prove the pre-Christ 4000 years. Even if we did, we are forbidden to 'solve' the time of the Lord's return. Blessings and peace in Christ Jesus, charis |
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120 | Jesus' name baptism? | Acts 2:38 | charis | 38985 | ||
Dear Hank, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Since the primary purpose of water baptism is the cleansing work of God (sanctification by the Holy Spirit) in the new life of the believer, I would agree that the attitude and heart of the believer is more important than the words spoken by the baptizer (baptist?). IMHO, this would still lead us to: "always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;" Ephesians 5:20 NASB. and, "Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father." Colossians 3:17 NASB. Blessings, my friend, in Christ Jesus, charis |
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