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101 | God, Are You There? | John 16:8 | humbledbyhisgrace | 207275 | ||
bowler, The lady ask a question! She is not required to post a scripture. Your statement... "In all humbleness, I notice that you hardly ever include scriptures with your questions? I don't think from observing everyone else that anyone here is so consistent as to "always" include scriptures. But, I can only speak for myself, I try hard to include scriptures wherever I can." doesn't sound so humble to me. Sounds a bit more like self promotion. Proverbs 18:12 (NASB) Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But humility goes before honor. Steve |
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102 | What happend to Jonah? | Nah 1:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 207260 | ||
Greetings Beja, "wow, that is us" I wonder how often we today have the same reaction when reading the word of God and also when we see the sinfulness in others??? It seems to me the reminders of who we are and what sin has done to us is everywhere! None of us excluded from it! Praise God, a constant reminder of our desperate need of our Saviour, the beloved Son!!! A little humor, I told my Pastor last Sunday if he would stop preaching just to me every Sunday the visitors might come back if they felt like they were included :-) Steve |
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103 | Why Could He Not Do Many Miracles? | Luke 9:42 | humbledbyhisgrace | 207170 | ||
Imm, I see there's been lots of discussion on this today! I didn't get in until late so I'm just getting around to the post. Anyway, I've read your post and understand what you are saying. Thanks and sorry for the long delay! You ask what was the determining factor. To me it seems clear, it was His sovereign will! Yes, absolutely God places a great deal of emphases on faith. I agree with you 100 percent on that. Where we seem to part ways on this is the belief that mans actions or lack there of is the determining factor. As I said, we know from scripture the value of ones faith and we know He blesses that. But when I say He chose not to, the point is that because they didn't believe doesn't mean He was not able to, rather He would not. Just a note on your emphises on the point of them coming to Him. Let us not forget, He left His rightful place and came to man. He came that He might reconcile mankind back to God. He in all ways made the first move. None would come to Him ever if not for God drawing them in the first place (John 6:44). Man is always at His mercy regardless the amount of their faith. That certianly is not to say God does not bless our faith and require it of us. As you so rightly pointed out without faith it is impossible to please him. However, He is the sovereign, and His blessing come by way of Him according to His sovereign will. Matthew 5:45 (NASB) "... He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." God bless, Steve |
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104 | Why Could He Not Do Many Miracles? | Luke 9:42 | humbledbyhisgrace | 207146 | ||
Brother Brad, Any idea how Robertson comes up with the idea that the apistian of the townspeople BLOCKED THE WILL AND THE POWER OF JESUS to work cures? I understand Robertson to be a Greek scholar which I’m certainly not. However, all that I can find on the meaning of apistian is that it means unfaithfulness, faithless, want of faith, unbelief, weakness of faith which he himself states “disbelief” according to the quote you offered. So, I’m curious how he gets the meaning “BLOCKED THE WILL AND THE POWER OF JESUS to work cures. Does he offer anything to back this statement up? Does he have scripture to back this up and/or is he saying this is what the Greek meaning of the word is? Any idea? Steve |
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105 | Why Could He Not Do Many Miracles? | Luke 9:42 | humbledbyhisgrace | 207138 | ||
Imm, I'm glad your not offended! And thanks for pointing out why you responded to my questions the way you did. I can see what you are saying on that point. I was in error grouping you that way with others in an attempt to not come across as if I was singling you out in error. Imm, your comments "As I read, and study, I find what I can live with, as far as belief goes. The point is, the scripture in question, isn't something that is a hinge, to my salvation. Therefore I personally am satisfied with my own belief, as to why not many mighty works were done there." John 17:17 (NASB) "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth." Matthew 4:4 (NASB) "But He answered and said, "It is written, 'MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.'" Because thousands of people believe "Benny Henn has a Ministry of Healing" doesn't necessarily mean that their salvation is at stake either, but it does prove that a lack of understanding the scripture and/or one who clings to their own belief not founded in scripture can easily be lead astray and taken advantage of. and You say "The differences in our opinions, are what make this FORUM possible, we come from different backgrounds, with different experiences, that cause all of us to believe what, and how we do, your not wrong, I'm not right, were different that's all." Perhaps it was not your intent, but this last statement in context with your post smacks of relativism. So that I don't put words in your mouth, let me simply ask, is that what you are teaching here? It is not what is right for me and what is right for you, it is what is right in God’s eyes that you and I both must come to understand and agree to. Steve |
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106 | Why Could He Not Do Many Miracles? | Luke 9:42 | humbledbyhisgrace | 207131 | ||
Imm, No! The text would disagree with your view, the answer is definitive and it's right there in the text. The reason you cannot come up with a definitive answer is because you are fishing for something that is not even implied in the passage. Sort of like fishing in a mud hole in the drive way. There are no fish there so naturally your not going to catch a fish regardless how hard or how long you fish the mud hole. I'm not accusing you of speaking for anyone else nor pushing the view of anyone else. You are in the company of others who misinterpret this passage of scripture though and I'm trying to understand why/how this passage is misinterpreted like it is. This is not one that you have to give an opinion because the text is clear on the matter. It's not the sovereignty of man that draws him to the Lord, the scripture clearly teach us, it is Jesus who chooses to reveal God to man (Matthew 11:27). The struggle ensues when man believes in his own sovereignty. Here is where we get things all twisted in our understanding of scripture and of God. Simply consider what the scriptures teach us of our natural state. We do not accept the things of the Spirit of God, they are foolishness to us and we cannot understand them (1 Corinthians 2:14). We are hostile toward God, do not subject to the law of God and are not even able to do so (Romans 8:7). So if your "opinion" was valid on the matter, then we would have to accept that no man would have believed because the view places the power in the hands of unbelievers which we all were at one time. The scripture clearly teaches us that it was the choice of Jesus not to do many miracles because of their unbelief. Not because they knew him or they did this or that but because they did not believe, He in His own sovereign will chose not to. Can't you see, it doesn't matter what their reason for not believing was. The fact is, they did not believe so He did not do many miracles! The text is clear on this. It must be the question that causes one to get confused and miss it. Consider the question your trying to answer for bowler. His question is an assumption which is not even based on the text. The question reads "Why Could He Not Do Many Miracles?" Now, from the question, you and others seem to dig in trying to understand why Jesus "could not" do many miracles. Search the text and see if you find anywhere it says "He could not". It's not there but it becomes assumed by you and others searching for the answer so you begin making unfounded assumptions from text that never even implies He "could not" do many miracles. Get it? I hope this helps! I get the impression from your response that you were offended. Please don't be offended at a brother trying to help you. I'm certainly not your enemy and my intent is not to offend you but to help you and be helped by you and discuss the word of our God okay? Steve |
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107 | Why Could He Not Do Many Miracles? | Luke 9:42 | humbledbyhisgrace | 207121 | ||
Greetings Imm, He went to them! (Matthew 13:53-54) They doubted him, they did not believe (Matthew 13:54b-57a) And it clearly says in verse 58 "And he did not do many mighty works there, BECAUSE OF THEIR UNBELIEF" (NASB)(My emphases added). It says He did not do many mighty works and then gives the very reason why! BECAUSE OF THEIR UNBELIEF! Can you help me understand why people look for another reason in this passage? And further more, why it is those that do seem to look for a reason based on the people and not Jesus? By the way, I hope this doesn't come across as argumentative. I'm really trying to understand why the need and/or reason for searching for something else when it seems clear in the text. As I mentioned to bowler, I have seen this presented as he did with his original question before and I've never found any reason in the text to see it any other way. Thanks, Steve |
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108 | Why Could He Not Do Many Miracles? | Luke 9:42 | humbledbyhisgrace | 207050 | ||
bowler, I've heard this presented as He COULD NOT because of their lack of faith. It seems to me the answer is right there in the text. Not that He couldn't do them, but He DID NOT do them BECAUSE OF their unbelief. God is sovereign! It seems to me the answer is simply because they rejected Him and by his sovereign will He did not perform many miracles. Steve |
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109 | Careful Bible Study -- Not Mysticism | Jer 23:16 | humbledbyhisgrace | 206916 | ||
Wow Q! So much for the Klingon honor system! Perhaps your "library" could use some updating! How disturbing to see such a reaction to someone and something that was meant to edify. The appearance of such would lead one to believe perhaps this goes against your personal belief on the matter. Is that what we are seeing? Steve |
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110 | Fruitless Scripture Discussion? | 1 Tim 1:6 | humbledbyhisgrace | 206800 | ||
bowler, You said "When someone asks a question that is personal in nature, but there is definetely scripture that attends the problem with a literal interpretation, then this should not be seen as offering and "opinion" or pushing ones' view. Literal interpretation is literal interpretation, it is not an opinion, or advice, or pushing a view." Agreed! But claiming literal interpretation for ones opinion does not make it a literal interpretation! Seems you missed the point altogether. I failed in trying to explain myself so let me try again. Point: Some times, the wise thing to do is point someone to another who is actually equipped to deal with the issue. Your opinions, even if you believe them to be literal interpretation of the scripture and even if they are literal interpretation of scripture are better left on the shelf for the sake of the one who needs helping. The one who is actually equipped to minister to the person in need can not only point them to the truth that the person needs to know and understand, but also can help them work through all that will be required of them to embrace that truth and live it! Let me point you to a perfect example of what I'm trying to get across. Go and read post number 206736. Our brother Hank, one of our elder brothers in the Lord who is more qualified then most on this forum to give an accurate biblical interpretation of scripture shows much godly wisdom in his approach to an issue just like we are discussing now. He could have addressed the issue from scripture but he understands this person needed much more then he could provide with text on a screen. So with compassion he seeks to encourage this person to seek the help they need. And knowing brother Hank like I do I feel confident that he then prayed for this person. If he reads this and I'm wrong I'm sure he will correct me :-) In regards to the Calvinism and Arminianism issue you said "I actually went through some of the branches on that to see what you were talking about. What I found was that some only appeared to have grace on the surface and once the line of sovereignty was crossed in the discussion it digressed into the judgmental, or bordering on being crass in response." Well, seeing how this is all you had to say about this, I have to say this is much to broad a statement leaving the readers of this forum with the impression that any and all who ever discussed this subject only "appeared to have grace on the surface". I would encourage you to read more then a sampling. That way you would be in a better position to cast your judgment. But here again, the point was to show you a topic that when discussed, many times leads to "Fruitless Scripture Discussion". bowler, you closed with this... "By the way what I was asking for was how to interpret a specific scripture in how to apply it - the whole paragraph there before and after in the scripture is definitely about what topics are acceptable to be discussing - to try to understand which ones would be off limits is not asking for an opinion, it is asking for clarification." I pointed you to other scripture for reference and tried to show you application you can see right here on the forum. I take it my attempt did not measure up to your opinion of what you thought the answer should be. What can I say? Steve PS. Don't let the word opinion disturb you. Anyone claiming they don't give opinion simply set themselves up as an authority. That's even more disturbing! Not many around here will buy into that unless the person is spot on ever time and even then (if there were to ever be a then) it would not make one authoritative in regards to the scripture. |
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111 | Paul's circumstances writing Rom 8:31-39 | Rom 16:23 | humbledbyhisgrace | 206638 | ||
Greetings nps! And welcome to the Study Bible Forum! I wanted to point this out to give you something to consider. Instead of attributing Paul's understanding of not being separated from God's love to the adversity he endured, look again at what Paul is teaching in the preceding passage (Romans 8:1-37). Also, consider Paul's was an apostolic ministry. He was gifted by God to be an apostle (Ephesians 4:7-11, Ephesians 1:1) a steward of the mysteries of God (1 Corinthians 4:1) Colossians 1:24-29 (NASB) 1:24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions. 1:25 Of this church I was made a minister according to the stewardship from God bestowed on me for your benefit, so that I might fully carry out the preaching of the word of God, 1:26 that is, the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, but has now been manifested to His saints, 1:27 to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 1:28 We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ. 1:29 For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me. It seems to me it better understood Paul's sufferings came because of his teachings, his teachings did not come from his sufferings. It seems to me Paul's confidence that nothing could separate him from the love of God is rooted in his faith in and knowledge of God. Your thoughts? Steve |
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112 | Who is the Bride of Christ? | Revelation | humbledbyhisgrace | 206352 | ||
GBzones, I too would like a bit of clarification. What do you mean by this statement you made? "The Bride of Christ will be a select body taken from the midst of the general body." Steve |
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113 | What is the best version of the Bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 206350 | ||
GBzones, You had a lot to say in this post, but what have you said? I noticed you ended with this... "You dont get that by pick and choose. But by "every word that proccedeth from the mouth of God" So what are we to make of your post? Steve |
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114 | When and where, Last Words of Christ? | John 19:29 | humbledbyhisgrace | 206327 | ||
lionheart, I'm sure you would have brother! I was a little confused by the way the question was stated myself :-) Truth is, at this point I'm only guessing what I pointed out is actually what he was talking about ??????? Steve |
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115 | When and where, Last Words of Christ? | John 19:29 | humbledbyhisgrace | 206324 | ||
Sorry, I should have added the scripture reference. See the list again with scripture reference below. 1. The Word of Forgiveness - Luke 23:34 2. The Word of Salvation - Luke 23:42-43 3. The Word of Affection - John 19:25-26 4. The Word of Anguish - Matthew 27:46 5. The Word of Suffering - John 19:28 6. The Word of Victory - John 19:30 7. The Word of Contentment - Luke 23:46 Steve |
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116 | When and where, Last Words of Christ? | John 19:29 | humbledbyhisgrace | 206323 | ||
Brother lionheart, I think what he meant was the seven last sayings of Christ on the cross. Which are... 1. The Word of Forgiveness 2. The Word of Salvation 3. The Word of Affection 4. The Word of Anguish 5. The Word of Suffering 6. The Word of Victory 7. The Word of Contentment The actual seven last words would be found in Acts 1:8 :-) Steve |
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117 | Were the disciples saved, Born Again? | NT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 206234 | ||
Hi bowler, I don't have much time right now but here are my quick thoughts. I do understand what you are saying. I've heard this before also and I can understand how one might come to this understanding from the passage. However, the problem I have with this interpretation is because Jesus is talking about "born again" (i.e. born from above, regeneration, spiritual rebirth etc...) and entering into the kingdom of God. That's why I'm not convinced the water is in reference to the physical birth. What does the physical birth have to do with these things? Being born again is wholly of God is it not? The only thing I'm aware of that we can attribute to the physical birth is that we were born with a sinful nature and now are sinners therefore needing desperately to be born of the Spirit. Being a sinner excludes us from the Kingdom of God. Look forward to your thoughts! God bless, Steve |
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118 | Were the disciples saved, Born Again? | NT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 206219 | ||
Greetings bowler! Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! Just a note on your comment on "born again" referring to the "mother's womb" and not everyone believes this "because of Acts 2:38". It should be noted that there are several views on this and they are not all because of Acts 2:38. I have heard the teaching you assert regarding the "mother's womb" but have never been convinced by scripture. It seems to me this thought has nothing at all to do with one being born again. If it did I would think at least there would be scripture to validate it but I know of none. Do you? Steve |
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119 | Who constitutes the church? | Eph 4:3 | humbledbyhisgrace | 206031 | ||
Hi Sister, How typical for someone being so legalistic to accuse you of being ritualistic! How indicative of the heart of man! 1 Corinthians 2:11 (NASB) 11 For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God. Steve |
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120 | 3 brothers descendants changed | Col 1:16 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205965 | ||
Hank, It seems to me 1 Timothy 1:4 could apply here! Certainly by now in the discussion we are developing our own myths! Theory I believe is more of analysis of a set of facts :-) I like what the Bible Knowledge Commentary said about it. (In part) Whatever their nature, they were empty of any spiritual value and led only to further speculation, questions, and arguments. Such speculations were to be avoided because they did not further God’s plan, which is grasped and implemented not by human imaginings, but by faith. By contrast, human speculations tend to lead off down endless blind tunnels which serve only to confuse and obscure God’s truth.—Bible Knowledge Commentary In this case, we have arrived at a point we call one so called theory a lie because it has no scripture to back it up and press on to validate another so called theory which also has no scripture to back it up, yet some how it is not a lie. To borrow a word from Doc, Sheesh! Steve |
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