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101 | I unerstand, but that's not my question | Matthew | gracefull | 93486 | ||
Hank, Where were you on #64974? So you aree that Jesus went into hell and not just "Paradise" which is the common doctrinal teaching? While I agree he did not have to 'fight it out' I do believe that until He was raised from the fact of total victory was not finalized. 1 Corinthians 15:16-18 God bless |
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102 | i'm still not getting this | Matt 12:31 | gracefull | 93478 | ||
hi Ray, So one group recognized Jesus as the One with authority over the spirit and natural world, and the other group did not, but the minute point missed here is the implication from Jesus to the Pharasees that the Holy Spirit did the work. The summation of all this is in John 14. What chapter in John did you want to do the pronoun discussion on? God bless |
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103 | i'm still not getting this | Matt 12:31 | gracefull | 93472 | ||
Hi Ray, I just can't grasp your conclusion. I can't grasp the 'spirit of God'. Please explain what the spirit of God is and why you don't see this as Spirit of God? I can't communicate with you on this because in my mind, this is like a foreign language...does that make sense? There is God, God the Son and the Holy Spirit. You sound like there is another spirit of God other than the Holy Spirit...what is that? I just don't get that. God bless |
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104 | A FALSE TEACHING? Yes / No | Matt 8:5 | gracefull | 93428 | ||
Hello RJJ, You said.. "Leaders of the Word of Faith Movement use the Scriptures to attack the faith of the sick and the poor that they are sick and poor because, not for their lack of faith, but they have not reached the right level of faith which is not in Holy Scripture." I apologize for my post not directly addressing your point. Let me try again.... I said... "And it is also written that faith grows through in spiritual entrance of God's Word." Some take offense at the teaching that healing comes through faith, especially whn they hear this and are still sick after praying for healing. The offense, I believe, comes from not understanding that 'perfection' is what we move toward and not what we have attained. While some do teach that healing is by faith IN A JUDGEMENTAL MANNER, but the message is not judgemental. The message is one to encourage us to spend more time in he Word, more time in prayerful meditaiton allowing the Holy Spirit to BRING LIGHT of the Truth to our spirit thus transforming us and increasing our faith in God's promises. Christians are FULL of contraditions of beliefs that break down or water down our faith. There is only one remedy for that. WOF teaches the remedy for unbelief...EATING, BREATHING, WALKING OUT God's Word. Miracles happen when we believe God and obey, not when we are 'taught about God'. The WOF message is not negative, condemning, any more than Jesus' words when He walked the earth, yet these truths were rejected because they brought condemnation on them that did not want to hear. The Gospel of God'w desire to heal and provide for His people and is to be received by faith in His Word is GOOD news. But if we hear through the filter of bitterness or rebellion we will not be encouraged, but will reject the very truth we need to set us free. Bitterness is the product of harboured grief or unforgiveness. The Word in inerrant, God's faithfulness is sure. So why when things do not go as we anticipated or even as we believe the Word states do we reject the belief and replace it with bitterness? I submit that the problem DOES lie with US. Why should we be surprised when WE fail? Why should we be angry when WE fall short? The disciples in the boat did not become bitter when Jesus rebuked them for their lack of faith... Why? Notice the words of Jesus in verse 22 of Luke 8.22 Now on one of those days Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He said to them, "Let us go over to the other side of the lake." So they launched out. Then the storm came... Luke 8:24-26 24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. 25 And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him. 26 And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee. Notice what the disciples did NOT say.. " How dare him criticize us for our lack of faith. We are mere men and doing the best we can!" The lesson is clear. Jesus told them to go to the other side. While we take into account that He knew what they would do when faced with this challenge, He also saw fit to rebuke them. Likewise when the Word rebukes us, do we 'take offense' or do we humbly remind ourselves we must continue forward learning and growing up in Him. We could all 'beat ourselves up' for failures or we can use those as opportunities to be challenged to greater levels of understanding. Sorry for the length, but many times I have desired to express this here on the forum and only now see clearly how to do so. God bless |
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105 | Christian Water Baptism's meanings? | Rom 6:4 | gracefull | 93421 | ||
I visited a church last night and must point out the irony..if I may. This is not a direct quote but very close to it. The pastor said that unless one was baptized in the name of Jesus God would not let them in heaven, that they were a thief. Then he emediately initiated the congregation to sing 'Nothing But The Blood'. I thought to myself...what an irony. I left with a sense of sadness that although these folks are likely my brothers and sisters in Christ...(I say likely not based on their doctrine but based on the fact that all who say Lord Lord are not actualy brothers and sisters)in this life we can't have a relationship on that level because of this doctrine that draws such a defining line between us. I did not leave angry, only sad. I thought, "I could be baptised in the name of Jesus and they would accept me, but then I would have to live a lie...the lie that I was not born again BEFORE I was baptized...Redeemed by the blood. Thanks for listening, God bless |
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106 | Christian Water Baptism's meanings? | Rom 6:4 | gracefull | 93335 | ||
Hello Hank, You bring up the point we should ALWAYS mention scripture is the TRUTH. This is true...but we often learn as much from the incorrect as the correct, or should I say 'pro and con'. "Readers of this forum who may not bother to compare what they read with what Scripture teaches are treading on very thin ice. --Hank" Not the forum only...all sources of information must be taken to scripture for comparison..our pastors, teachers, historical theologians...all. Because until the Holy Spirit burns Truth into our spirit, we are blind. God bless |
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107 | i'm still not getting this | Matt 12:31 | gracefull | 93315 | ||
Hi Ray, I don't care to comment on the other thread. There seems to be doubt of the trinity, and this is a topic I don't want to address. I understand the 'delima' brookelynn seems to have encountered, having worked through that delima with the Holy Spirit I realize this is a progressive understanding. Like a puzzle... You said.. "I want you to consider that the multitudes, scribes, Pharisees, and kinsmen were not rejecting the Holy Spirit. In remembering Acts 19:2 I wonder if they had "even heard whether there is a Holy Spirit." Rather, they were rejecting the spirit [sic] that they perceived was in Him." You have a good point. The person of the Holy Spirit was not truly understood until Pentecost. Even the disciples who were specifically instructed of His coming and purpose could not truly understand. However, the Pharasees and the people did understand that only one of 'spiritual authority' could cast out demons. "Matthew 9:8 But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men." "Matthew 8:8 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed." They were indeed rejecting Jesus as One with God given authority and attempted to reduce Him to the level of a demon possessed man, rather than acknowledge Him as the Holy Spirit filled Son of God. But Jesus' rebuttal clearly informs them of the magnitude of their rejection, calling evil the only One who can draw them to the Father. Jesus is the Way, but the Holy Spirit enables us to go the Way through the revealing of Truth and by the supernatural work of the new birth. The bottom line was reject the Holy Spirit, and lose all. Jesus' statement took them to the bottom line... You said... I believe that Jesus cast out demons by the spirit of God. That is, by the finger of God. Psalm 8:3,4a, "When I consider Thy heavens, the work of Thy fingers, The moon and the stars, which Thou has ordained; What is man, that Thou dost take thought of him?" I agree! The finger of God is the Holy Spirit. In the beginning..Genesis...God the FAther spoke (the Word) 'light be' and light was. The Holy Spirit was moving.... Genesis 1 2 The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. 3 Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. All the trinity was active in creation... The same Spirit infilled Jesus and empowered Him, the Word, to cast out demonic forces.... John 14 That same Spirit was sent to infill us! God bless |
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108 | i'm still not getting this | Matt 12:31 | gracefull | 93311 | ||
Hi Ray, I don't care to comment on the other thread. There seems to be doubt of the trinity, and this is a topic I don't want to address. I understand the 'delima' brookelynn seems to have encountered, having worked through that delima with the Holy Spirit I realize this is a progressive understanding. Like a puzzle... You said.. I want you to consider that the multitudes, scribes, Pharisees, and kinsmen were not rejecting the Holy Spirit. In remembering Acts 19:2 I wonder if they had "even heard whether there is a Holy Spirit." Rather, they were rejecting the spirit [sic] that they perceived was in Him." You have a good point. The person of the Holy Spirit was not truly understood until Pentecost. Even the disciples who were specifically instructed of His coming and purpose could not truly understand. However, the Pharasees and the people did understand that only one of 'spiritual authority' could cast out demons. They were indeed rejecting Jesus as one with God given authority and attempted to reduce Him to the level of a demon possessed man Himself. But Jesus' rebuttal clearly informs them of the magnitude of their rejection, calling evil the only One who can draw them to the Father. Jesus is the Way, but the Holy Spirit enables us to go the Way through the revealing of Truth and by the supernatural work of the new birth. You said... I believe that Jesus cast out demons by the spirit of God. That is, by the finger of God. Psalm 8:3,4a, "When I consider Thy heavens, the work of Thy fingers, The moon and the stars, which Thou has ordained; What is man, that Thou dost take thought of him?" I agree! The finger of God is the Holy Spirit. In the beginning..Genesis...God the FAther spoke (the Word) 'light be' and light was. The Holy Spirit was moving.... Genesis 1 2 The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. 3 Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. All the trinity was active in creation... The same Spirit infilled Jesus and empowered Him, the Word, to cast out demonic forces.... John 14 That same Spirit was sent to infill us! God bless |
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109 | what's this saying? | 1 John 5:16 | gracefull | 93083 | ||
Hi Christian 24, Can we talk about this? Your statement is logical but let me ask you a couple of questions... You said... "The sin that leads to death is the sin of suicide (killing yourself). Once that sin is commited, you cannot repent, and the bible clearly says thou shalt not kill." Notice this statement, ", He will grant life to all those whose sin is not one leading to death" Notice it says LEADING TO death. Now wheterh you believe this term death is spiritual seperation from God or merely physical death, either way the person who commits suicide IS DEAD physically and if he did not Know Jesus, spiritually as well. He is not committing a sin that leads TO DEATH but has committed a sin that led to death. Assuming you interpret death here as being the spiritual death (eternal seperation from God)as well as physical death, are you saying a born again believer who dies and has an unrepented sin in their life, are they going to Heaven or Hell? This would have to be true of all sin if it is true of the sin of murder. The sin one can't pray for another and them be forgiven is the sin of rejecting Jesus Christ's redemptive work. This is the only sin that condemns mankind to hell. Matthew 12:30-32 As heartbreaking as suicide is, it is a sin among many sins. We Christians have a tendency to create these sin categories often without realizing it.... Category 1:Least sinful Category 2:More sinful Category 3:Most sinful Sin is equal with God. James 2:9-11 9 But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors. 10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. 11 For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law." If you became angry with a brother or sister, and emediately you were run over by a car with no time to repent...would you be eternally lost? What do you think? God bless |
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110 | Is sexual immorality OK? | Rom 1:27 | gracefull | 93081 | ||
jbennett, Are you acknowledging that homosexuality is sin? Does accusing Christians of committing similar sins is not really the point is it? Is it your position that open sin among Christians should be not only tolerated but approved? You did not respond to my other post...how does God view sin in the New Covenant? God bless |
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111 | What does God asks from us ? | Mic 6:8 | gracefull | 93063 | ||
Hank, Wow! We agree on something! It was bound to happen. All joking aside, this truly is the 'missing' link' in believers today, memorizing what others teach and quoting it without the revelation of the Truth in their heart. These 'lessons' lack the annointing and passion of conviction the starving world is looking for. It is not the 'lessons' or 'devotions' that transform us, but the entrance of God's Word that brings light. Psalm 119:130 God bless |
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112 | WHY DON'T WE TEACH THE CROSS? | 2 Tim 4:3 | gracefull | 92991 | ||
Hank, Good answer. God is not surprised. Mankind has done this since the beginning. You probably know better than I and might could comment on the phylosophies that were permeating the early church even while the Apostles lived. As I am only beginning to study the history of the early church I do not feel adequate...but these phylosophies of today are certainly not unique to the times. God bless |
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113 | Homesexuality? Wrong? | Rom 1:27 | gracefull | 92990 | ||
2 Peter 1:2-4 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. Man could never conquer sin within his own power. With God, mankind can cease from sin. Romans 7:23-25 23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. 24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? 25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin. When our will surrenders to the Holy Spirit, we are freed to obey the Spirit and not under the control of the flesh. God has made the way for all of us to overcome the sin, not surrender to it. God bless PS, the Anglicans will not be holding the 'book'. God will. We had better be sure of what HE said. |
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114 | blasphemy against the holy spirit.... | Matt 12:24 | gracefull | 92972 | ||
Hi Ray, Your statement... "No, I don't believe you would say that. So the drawing to Christ and the saving faith in Jesus Christ would require your parentheses also." I correct. I used the name 'Christ'being the Messiah rather than the name Jesus the Christ, but that may be unclear to many. Your observation clears up any possible misunderstanding...Thanks It is interesting is it not that there are three occurances of "against the Holy Spirit". These are "mathematical" matches in my ongoing study of pronouns. I can see that neither the Father, Son, nor the Holy Spirit can be blasphemed against." Yes, that is an interesting observation. Although I am often intrigued by the numeric occurances in scripture, it has never been a study I cared to pursue myself. "But at the last we will see all things subjected to Him" WHAT A DAY THAT SHALL BE! God bless |
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115 | Were Eve's desires sinful? | Gen 3:6 | gracefull | 92944 | ||
Yes indeed it does...often we linger too long with 'reasoning' and fail to move on into 'Truth' God bless |
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116 | Were Eve's desires sinful? | Gen 3:6 | gracefull | 92855 | ||
Hi mommapbs, "Eve had a choice to believe God and recogonize her completelness and sufficiency in Him alone. Exercizing her faith would have kept her from paying attention to the lies of Satan." There is such a world of truth in this statement. In every decission of life God has given us His Word to choose to believe and obey...but we so often believe a lie because we think we are missing something. God's perfect love for us should be the only truth we need to tip the scale for obedience. When we doubt His perfect love, we are susceptable to believe a lie. At least, that's how I see it. God bless |
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117 | blasphemy against the holy spirit.... | Matt 12:24 | gracefull | 92813 | ||
Hello Ray/capitalizer Good to hear from you! You said... "You wrote about "rejecting Him who is the one who". As a person who is interested in capitalizing pronouns of Deity, I would think that it should read "the One who". We know that they are "one" in essence, but you are talking about the one Person, the Holy Spirit." I believe you are correct. I hesitated when typing this but moved on based on the fact that Him was the subject, but now I realize the ONE should have also been capitalized. thanks "But on your second point.. "The other thing that I would point out is that the Pharasees did not call Him an unclean or evil Spirit but rather, they said that He "has" an unclean spirit." You are correct that the Pharasees were saying the Spirit within Christ taking authority over the demons was not the Holy Spirit of God, but rather Beelzebub, or Satan. Thus they were calling the Holy Spirit demonic or 'unclean'. With that stated, please reread my original statement, with some emphasis in parenthesis added. I believe it will make sense to you, but if not, we can talk more. Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is not recognizing Him(the Holy Spirit-added as of this post) as the Spirit of God, rejecting Him(the Holy Spirit-added...) who is the One (capitalized because I believe this is the Holy Spirit of God-added) who draws us to Christ. If we reject the Holy Spirit calling Him evil as the Pharasees did, we can't come to a saving faith in Jesus Christ. Do you agree? God bless |
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118 | Denominations is shameful? | 1 Cor 3:4 | gracefull | 92741 | ||
"To which my spouse replied. "It does not matter. After I divorce you then I will settle with God." I suppose those were angry words. Praise God that God has redeemed us from all sins, even the sin of such audacity." This statement denies a clear understanding of repentance. It thinks repentance is a ritual, rather than a turning of the heart..If we want to disobey God and say we will repent later..if we really are willing to repent, let's do so before we succumb to our will rather than after, (when we may or may not actually be able to-not because God is not willing to forgive, but because our hearts may become so hardened that we can't truly repent). OH THE TRAGEDY of that scenario... God bless |
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119 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | gracefull | 92739 | ||
Ngop, You are correct... Exactly, as Paul said, had there been no LAW, there would have been no SIN. Romans 7:7-9 7 What shall we say then? Is the Law sin? May it never be! On the contrary, I would not have come to know sin except through the Law; for I would not have known about coveting if the Law had not said, "YOU SHALL NOT COVET." 8 But sin, taking opportunity through the commandment, produced in me coveting of every kind; for apart from the Law sin is dead. 9 I was once alive apart from the Law; but when the commandment came, sin became alive and I died; The tree in the Garden of Eden was not evil. The Law set forth..Of the tree of good and evil thou shalt not eat. With the command came the right to choose. Without the law there was no 'choice'. God bless |
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120 | The rod of correction, could it also mea | Prov 20:30 | gracefull | 92736 | ||
Radioman2 Thank you for your response. Ypu said.... What do I think Proverbs means by innermost being? I would go with the NLT which translates "innermost being" as "the heart". (heart 5 : "one's innermost character, feelings, or inclinations (knew it in his heart) (a man after my own heart)" [http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary]) I agree. Often I listen for the 'carnal' interpretation people may place on 'spiritual' truths and 'spiritual' truths some place on carnal. in this verse some might interpret it to say physical punishment or discipline can 'save the soul'...some legalists have actually imposed that thinking on their children and the result was child abuse followed by hatred for the God that these children perceive as the 'cause of' their abuse...This is why I felt the need to elaborate on the fact that physical discilpline can correct a child's behaviour..and correct behaviour can lead a child to understanding of good and evil, right and wrong. Correcting the heart does not save the soul, but should lead ont to the place of recognizing and receiving. Matthew 12:34-35 34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. 35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. Jesus distinguished between those who could not 'hear' as of their father the devil and those who 'hear' as those of His Father God. It was all a matter of the heart..those who loved God, recognized Jesus, those who despised God, could not recognize Jesus. God bless |
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