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101 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | TheCurtMan | 93433 | ||
I must be the only idiot Christian in the family of God to stand up for Lucifer, but you're being unfair to him and biblical principles. It is a biblical principle that we will suffer the consequences of our decision. John 3:16-18 verifies that fact. Lucifer wasn't created to be the devil, he was created to be an Angel of Light. Simply put, Mr. I'm going to take over Heaven, made a very bad decision, refused to repent of it, which landed him in the position he's in. God knew he'd make that decision, but I don't think that God created him that way. That in itself would violate our Freedome of Choice |
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102 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | TheCurtMan | 93430 | ||
Brother Sal, Too many questions at one time confuses The CurtMan. It puts me in too many different arenas at the same time. However; there were two that tends to stand out in my book; Lucifer and I Cor. 16. Dealing with I Cor. 16. Someone sent you a post on this topic currently under discussion, saying something along the lines, of the things that God created were of matter; of substance. I’m afraid I’m about to mess up someone’s post so allow me to switch tracks and try it from a different perspective. There are some who believe that Wisdom was created. This can not be because if it was true, then at some point and time God would have been without wisdom since He has always exsisted. Wisdom was not created but yet it exsist. My question to you is could Evil fall in the same boat, meaning that it was not created but does exist?? Could there be anything else that might fall into the same category meaning that it wasn’t created but does exit. If you take a good look at Col. 1:16 as well as John 1:3 they specifically say that all THINGS were created by Him. What that says to me is that every matter and substance, rather in Heaven or on Earth; rather visible or invisible. Every MATTER and SUBSTANCE owes it’s origin to Christ the Sustainer; but I think the key word in this case is THINGS. As far as Lucifer is concerned, I personally believe that the whole thing involves a choice. Salvation; Obedience; Life itself. Everything involves a choice. Lucifer didn’t have to make the choice he did, neither did Adam and Eve. By the way, who forced you to except Christ?? God knew that Lucifer was going to become a rual pain, and I’m exceedingly glade that He perpared for such a thing. God could have stoped Lucifer, He could’ve stoped WWI, He could’ve stoped WWII, He could’ve even stopped 911, but He didn’t. And how do you know that even if God DID stoped Lucifer, that some other angel wouldn’t have come up with the same idea. Lucifer convienced a third of God’s angels to go up against God, how do you know that if God stoped Lucifer, some other angel wouldn’t have come up with the same bright idea of kicking God out of His Heaven. Sorry about that, TRYING to kick God out of His Heaven?? The CurtMan |
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103 | Did Uzzah has given chance to repent | Num 4:15 | TheCurtMan | 93427 | ||
According to verse 8 of II Sam. 6, David felt the same way you did. Uzzah’s intentions may have been good, but his actions were bad. Actually it was a sin, an ungodly action. According Numbers 4:5-15, God had specific instruction about the moving of the Ark. It was suppose to have been done by the Levites, who were to carry it using the carrying poles. They were NEVER to touch the ark itself. To touch it was a capital offense under the Hebrew law, punishable by death. “When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy objects and all the furnishings of the sanctuary, when the camp is to set out, after that the sons of Kohath shall come to carry them, so that they will not TOUCH THE HOLY OBJECTS AND DIE…” Numbers 4:15 NASB. Now rather Uzzah was a Levite or not I’m not 100 percent sure, but personally I doubt it. According to verses 9-11 in II Sam. 6, Divid left the ark at the house of Obed-edom. But look at what David said when he went back to get the ark in II Chronicles 15:2, “No one is to carry the ark of God but the Levites…” Uzzah’s intentions may have been good, but the law was already in place before his mistake, and a costly mistake it was, but David learned a very valuable lesson from it; Do it God’s way or suffer the consequences. Hope this answer your question. Any others?? The CurtMan |
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104 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | TheCurtMan | 93059 | ||
Yes, I've read this. I've even made copies of it and took it home. The CurtMan |
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105 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | TheCurtMan | 93057 | ||
Sal. If after tossing this question around no one has given you a solid scripture to indicate, at least in your mind, that God did not create evil. Then like everyone else, all I can offer you is my own personal beliefs. I make serious attempts to try to understand the other’s perspective on any given issue. I think that I understand yours. Col. 1:16 indicates that God created everything. He did create Lucifer, He created the Tree of Knowledge, the serpent in the garden, then there’s that verse over in Isa. 45 that you can’t seem to get around. All in all I think I see your point. I admire the fact that you’re standing firm on your beliefs, I’ve seen too many Christians who didn’t know what they believed, and ended up following every doctrine under the sun. You know what you believe and without solid evidence, you maintain your belief inspite of everything said. I disagree with your beliefs, but I admire your stance on the matter. This question I have to ask for the record. Have you tried praying on this matter? According to the first nine chapters of Proverbs, Wisdom is looking for you, seek her and ye shall find her. And what about your Spiritual Teacher, have you consulted with Him on this thing. Take a good look at 1 Cor. 2:9-16. The knowledge that the Holy Spirit has for you on this matter comes with the wisdom to understand it. No one on this forum can explain it to you to your understanding like the Holy Spirit can. Now if you don’t mind me picking on your post, there are two small points I’d like to make. The first one is, according to Gen. 2:1-2, everything that God was going to create, was created in chapter 1, which means that the Tree of Knowledge was called good along with the rest of creation at the end of chp. 1. The second point I’d like to make is something that I know you’ve heard before. I do not believe that God needed evil to accomplish His will, I can’t see the All-Sufficient God needing anything. I believe He used evil to His good. Take a look at Romans 8:28. I’m presently doing a study on Joseph. If there is anyone that I think would be a perfect example of Romans 8:28, Joseph would be the one. Hated by his brothers; sold into slavery; accused of a crime he didn’t commit. In my opinion, one of the best parts of the story is how a man, committed of a crime that was punishable by death, was pulled out of jail and placed second in charge over all of Egypt. AND THE MAN WAS A HEBREW. Are you familiar with the culture of that day? Now if that isn’t the perfect example of God using evil to His glorification and to Joseph’s elevation, then I don’t know what is. Just out of curiosity, where did Joseph acquire the Administrative Skills to run Egypt?? ALL THINGS work together for the good of those who love Him. God used evil, He didn’t need evil. The CurtMan |
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106 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | TheCurtMan | 92956 | ||
No Sal, I’m not going to crucify you for your beliefs. As a matter of fact, I see no problem with what you’re saying. However, I do need a little time to meditate on it and pray about it. We both agree that not all will be saved. But for all who will be saved will have to work out their salvation. What I mean by that is, now that I have been saved, I must act like it. I have bad habits that need to be broken. I must study the word more; witness more; pray more; and continue to strive to be more like Jesus who was perfect. I will achieve that state of perfection, but I do not believe that I will achieve it on this side of life, but in the life after life. Until then, I must continue to strive for that goal, to be like Jesus. All this is as I said before, the result of being saved. :Please do not think that I’m terminating this line of communication on this issue. I’m not. I just need to give some consideration to this one particular point. I really think that you’re going somewhere with this, and I’d like to be around when you finally get there. The CurtMan |
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107 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | TheCurtMan | 92949 | ||
Do you think that maybe you could explain simply and clearly the difference between being saved, and being redeemed?? And explain it to me as if I was a seven yr. old. I looked at Luke 17:17. What I see is ten men who was cleansed of a physical affliction. Out of that ten, one was cleansed spiritually. The other nine probably had places to go; people to see; and things to do. Glorifing God just was not on their agenda at that time. |
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108 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | TheCurtMan | 92948 | ||
I personally have a hard time swallowing the fact that God created evil and called it not just good, but very good. Genesis 1:31. I keep looking at Gen. 2:17 and what I see is that God created a Tree of Knowledge. Knowledge if used correctly is a very good thing, but if used incorrectly, it can be an evil thing. I personally believe that it is possible to take something that is intended for one purpose and use it for another. I believe that evil is the result of bad decisions. I once bought a teenage friend of mine a parallel bible. A big thick hardback bible, that looked like your average Webster’s Dictionary. Now the bible in itself is good correct?? One day during a conversation that we were having, she informed me that her boyfriend was not listening to her. I jokingly suggested that she take that bible I bought her, climb a stepladder, and drop it on his toes. I told her that at that point she would have his attention. I took something that was good, and used it for something it was not designed for. The Tree of Knowledge was good, but God knew that when we misused that knowledge, evil would be the result of it. I have a hard time believing that evil is something that God created knowing that it would disrupt his creation of the planet Earth, disrupt the people that is on Earth to a degree that He, Himself would have to destroy everything with a flood, sacrifice His Son, and send people to the Eternal Lake of Fire. Try this one on for size. God is supposed to be a Just God. He’s going to create evil, and when I partake of His creation, I’m going to be eternally separated from Him, and that’s justice right?? So what do you think Sal?? Any of this making sense?? The CurtMan |
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109 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | TheCurtMan | 92840 | ||
Can either stand independent of the experience of the indwelling. If I understand your question correctly, you’re asking if these things can happen without the Holy Ghost, not even close. It is the Holy Spirit that points me in the right direction, even before I know I want to go that way. It is through the Spirit that gives me the choice to either accept or reject Christ. Without the Spirit, I probably wouldn’t even care about doing things God’s way. Take a look at Eph. 4:23, what do that mean to you in reference to your question I’ve made a mistake. I was looking at the ‘experience of the indwelling’. Allow me to try this one again. Can either stand independent of the ‘experience of the indwelling’. Yes I think that is possible. The Holy Spirit has a ministry where He points the unbeliever in the direction of Christ. I believe it is possible for the unbeliever to share some of the benefits of the Holy Spirit without being filled with the Holy Spirit. What I’m trying to say is , as an unbeliever, the Holy Spirit is working WITH me, but not living IN me. I can not explain that any clearer than that. Sorry about the mistake The CurtMan |
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110 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | TheCurtMan | 92830 | ||
Sometimes these two words are interchangeable in scripture but, in your estimation, is there a difference between being 'saved' and being 'redeemed'? A second question I might ask is what relationship does being "born again" have to do with both/either these words? Can either stand independent of the experience of the INDWELLING? If not, why not? OK, I wanted to take a second look at what I believe, to ensure that I wasn’t too far off base scripturally. I know I’ll probably be crucified for what I believe, but then so was Jesus. In my estimation, being SAVED, and being REDEEMED is generally one in the same. I was purchased with the blood of the Lamb. The debt that I owe God wasn’t just cancelled, but PAID-N-FULL. I have escaped the eternal damnation that I truly deserve, For the wages of sin is death, and For ALL have sinned and come short of the glory of God. I deserve death, but it ain’t happening here. Now I believe that being BORN AGAIN entails the principles of Eph. 4:22-24. That ye put off, concerning the former conversation, the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lust 23 And be RENEWED IN THE SPIRIT OF YOUR MIND 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. That is, being born again entails a totally different perspective FORM doing things the world’s way TO doing things God’s way. If you haven’t noticed, there is a VERY BIG DIFFERENCE. Can either stand independent of the experience of the indwelling. If I understand your question correctly, you’re asking if these things can happen without the Holy Ghost, not even close. It is the Holy Spirit that points me in the right direction, even before I know I want to go that way. It is through the Spirit that gives me the choice to either accept or reject Christ. Without the Spirit, I probably wouldn’t even care about doing things God’s way. Take a look at Eph. 4:23, what do that mean to you in reference to your question. So what do you think?? The CurtMan |
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111 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | TheCurtMan | 92728 | ||
Good question. I don't think it'll be fair for me to answer this one of the top of my head. So give me a minute to get back with you, OK? | ||||||
112 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | TheCurtMan | 92727 | ||
I believe that the salvation that was provided by Jesus is made available to EVERYONE. Past, Present, Future, Believer, Non-believer. I believe that salvation is conditional, it will be excepted by some and rejected by others. But salvation is made available to everyone. | ||||||
113 | Who created evil? | Gen 3:1 | TheCurtMan | 92726 | ||
Good Morning Sal, I just read the discussion you had with RM2 on God creating evil. Now I understand the purpose of the question regarding different translations. The question that I have is this: How do you interpret James 1:13-16?? |
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114 | Denominations is shameful? | 1 Cor 3:4 | TheCurtMan | 92720 | ||
Contact me at: TheCurtMan000@AOL.Com I have some info. you might be interested in. The CurtMan |
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115 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | TheCurtMan | 92536 | ||
Ken, Sorry about 'the old man being done away with' bit, a bad choice of words to get my point across. To be honest with you my brother, you're over my head like a 747 bound for the Promise Land. I'm still back a square one wondering if Jesus had a secondary primary reason for caming to earth other than to save people. I've listened to what you've said, and for the most part, everything you've elaborated on takes place as a result of salvation, it takes place after the person is saved. I've searched this thing out for years and am now able to see the conclusion to the matter. i.e., Once we are born again... The perfect example, the conclusion to the matter takes place after salvation. Thus far you're leaving me to draw the conclusion that there is secondary primary reason why Jesus came to earth other to save people, and this reason takes place after salvation. So inorder to find out what this reason is we must first become saved, which is why Jesus came here in the first place. Ken, I really need you to tell me I'm wrong on this thing. The CurtMan |
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116 | Denominations is shameful? | 1 Cor 3:4 | TheCurtMan | 92534 | ||
What a dilemma to be in. I could probably quote half a dozen scriptures that would indicate that going through Marry really isn't necessary. Indeed, to some it is just down right unbiblical. By any chance have you had the opportunity to take me at my suggestion and look at I Cor.7?? Verse 14 says, "For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his wife..." and verse 16 says, "For how do you know, O wife, whether you will save your husband?" Now rather your husband is saved or not, is not the issue I wish to discuss. The point that I wish to make is this: Your presence as a believer in your household has a sanctifying influence. Your husband is in a position where he has a believing wife who loves him and will be praying for him. Your obedience TO God will stand as a testimony FOR God in your household. That obedience includes your marriage commitments to your husband. My wife's obedience to God in her submissive role to me has altered my course of action on a many occasions. It has even caused me to change my view of things. Mind if I make some suggestions?? 1. Check with that church that you're interested in and see if they have a women's ministry. Something like the Titus II Woman, or WMU,-Women Missionary Union. If they do, get your name on their prayer list. Get them women to start praying for you. Also check and see if they have a Marriage Builders Program of sorts. If so, get your name and your husband's name on their prayer list. 2. Start praying, among other things, for a prayer partner. Someone you can pray with; someone you can confide in. Preferably a christian woman who either is, or has been married. There may be times when you'll need a shoulder to lean on. It would be nice if that shoulder knew the Word of God. 3. Last but not least, I would suggest that you get yourself a good Study Bible. My personal favorite is the John MacArthur Study Bible, The New King James Version. That's good for the Interpretation of Scripture, but for the Application of Scripture I favor the New American Standard Life Application Study Bible. The CurtMan |
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117 | unrighteous shall not inhert the kingdom | Luke 16:18 | TheCurtMan | 92467 | ||
I'm game if you promise to keep things as simple as possible and point out the difference between the two. The CurtMan |
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118 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | TheCurtMan | 92466 | ||
Note: "Ken, I've been thinking about this one all night long, I'm wondering if you wouldn't mind telling me the REAL ISSUE of why Jesus came to earth...other than just get people saved". I don't mean to be argumentative, or anything, but I was somewhat under the impression that there was another reason why Jesus came to earth other than to just get people saved. In light of everything that you just said, isn't all that a result of salvation? I mean upon making my profession, doesn't at some point the Holy Spirit move into my life and as a result, Eph. 4:22-24 comes into play. The Old man is done away with and I am now concerned with the New Man, the things of God? I'm thinking that all this is a RESULT of Salvation. Is there a Real Issue of why Jesus came to earth, other then to save people, or did I miss your point somewhere?? Also, what if I have a little trouble putting away the old man in his entirety, what if there were a few habits that were harder to get rid of than others, and I was still struggling with them. Does that mean that I'm not Born Again.?? Does it mean that I'm, how you say, Juggling myself?? Didn't God promise to finish the good work that He started in me?? And one other thing, could you elaborate on what you ment when you said Jesus, the man, had to prove himself?? |
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119 | Has the enemy caused confusion? | Col 1:16 | TheCurtMan | 92422 | ||
Oh, I forgot my two cents worth on the answer of your question. I think that the different translation of scripture is necessary, that is as long as the translation is in accordance with the original text. Different people are on different spiritual levels. Different translations tends to reach those levels. I've personally encountered many people who claim that they do no read the bible because they can not understand it. Upon further investigation, I found out that they were reading the King James Version. I put either a NASB; NIV; or an Amplified Version in their hands and I found out that a very small percentage who wasn't reading the bible is now. The other overall majority was just using it as an excuse. But still, some is better then none. So I would say that different translations really are a necessity. I don't think that it is the different translations that are the author of confussion, I think that man allows the adversary to come in and cause confusion. If you ever get around to seeing Adam, ask him. I think that he can verify that one for me. The CurtMan |
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120 | Has the enemy caused confusion? | Col 1:16 | TheCurtMan | 92419 | ||
Hey Sal, Look, I'm only focusing in on one particular part of the you question you asked. The topic was 'Did God Creat Evil'. I'm REAL interested in the different point of views. Think that you can point me in the right direction? Like the ID no. of the question. The date it was origingally asked, anything like that. The CurtMan |
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