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101 | will suiside send you to hell | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 226117 | ||
While your question may be appropriate in that you are specifically asking for what the bible says on the topic, it would be highly inappropriate and potentially dangerous for anyone here to offer opinion and personal thought on this issue. On all matters, and especially that of life and death and the eternal condition of one’s soul, we do best to stop where Scripture stops. In fact, Scripture demands that we do. In other words, we shouldn’t attempt to offer more than what Scripture has to say about it. I would like to offer the below quote from theologian Charles Hodge for your consideration. “It is conceivable that men who do not believe in God or in a future state of existence, should think it allowable to take refuge in annihilation from the miseries of this life. But it is unaccountable, except on the assumption of temporary or permanent insanity, that any man should rush uncalled into the retributions of eternity. Suicide, therefore, is most frequent among those who have lost all faith in religion.3 It is a very complicated crime; our life is not our own; we have no more right to destroy our life than we have to destroy the life of a fellow-man. Suicide is, therefore, self murder. It is the desertion of the post which God has assigned us; it is a deliberate refusal to submit to his will; it is a crime which admits of no repentance, and consequently involves the loss of the soul.” (Charles Hodge, Systematic Theology). “Our life is not our own”. Murdering one’s self is the same as murdering another human being. It is a violation of God’s law as well as secular law. I can’t be sure but I believe the last sentence in the above quote by Hodge is speaking of an unsaved person regarding the suicide leaving no opportunity for repentance resulting in the loss of the soul. There is only one unforgiveable sin; blasphemy of the Holy Ghost, Matthew 12:31. Referring back to Charles Hodge, and to support my assumption that he is referring to an unsaved person in the above quote, Mr. Hodge does acknowledge blasphemy against the Holy Ghost as THE unpardonable sin. If you are not familiar with this sin, blasphemy of the Holy Ghost, do a search of the topic here on the SBF Forum. Your examination there is likely to bring you to the understanding that this unpardonable sin can not be committed by a saved person. All other sins carry the penalty of death as well, but to the saved, that penalty has been paid in full by the finished work of Christ Jesus through his death on the cross and resurrection from the dead. |
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102 | will suiside send you to hell | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 226150 | ||
EdB - Do we find in Scripture that once a person is saved they will not sin again? Or do we find that the saved continue to struggle with the flesh to include sometimes succumbing? | ||||||
103 | will suiside send you to hell | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 226159 | ||
Beja - your response is much appreciated and well considered. The point of my response to EdB was to encourage a more thorough explanation of his position. With that said, let me make you aware that there is a very real medical problem that occurs in the brain chemistry of some that causes them to actually reach a point that would fit into the definition that Charles Hodge, for example, meant by insanity. As a mental health professional I land far outside of the culture and philosophies that most mental health professionals comfortably exist. For example, I truly believe that much of what we label and diagnose today as mental disorders would be better explained by demonic influences and even possession as well as disorders in mood directly related to sin and guilt. I’m sure some would love to revoke my license to practice based on that statement. At the same time though, I acknowledge the very real and measurable chemical imbalances that some experience causing them dysfunction of mood, thought and behavior. I have worked with enough patients (including confessing Christians) that struggle with mental illness as well as ongoing sin. Sometimes it’s a first point of focus to work with them to identify the difference. I stand by my position and belief that there is only one unpardonable sin and suicide is not it. It would be a mistake for any Christian to start ranking individual sins in any order not supported by Scripture, especially were we to qualify that sin as a “disqualifier”. Furthermore, each of us will die (or be raptured) having yielded to God and growing in His sanctification in differing degrees. I am convinced, however, that any sin known to man is a potential sin to be committed by any Christian except for the one unpardonable sin. To believe otherwise, I believe, would be to disagree with Scripture and leave us unnecessarily vulnerable. | ||||||
104 | How do you help a controlling person? | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 229092 | ||
Hi - your question is too broad. If you will describe the bible study focus of the question we can start there and maybe be helpful. | ||||||
105 | Who sacrificed their son by fire | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 235555 | ||
Are you looking for an answer for a homework assignment? | ||||||
106 | 7 attributes of true worship | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 236483 | ||
What do you do with Ephesians 2:8-9? |
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107 | What does it mean to be "in Christ"? | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 237158 | ||
In a verse, “But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption,” (1Cor. 1:30) Continue reading in John Chapter 15:1-11 for further insight and then follow up with a new post if you would like more discussion. | ||||||
108 | What does it mean to be "in Christ"? | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 237162 | ||
Yes sir, I agree. This is one of the most discussed topics I believe. And simple too when held up to the penetrating light of the whole of Scripture. Yet so many have misunderstood, misinterpreted, and even questioned their faith because they don't understand what it truly means to be dead to sin. | ||||||
109 | What does it mean to be "in Christ"? | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 237164 | ||
Yes sir, it's exciting. And it helps to know that this isn't figurative language, it is literal. | ||||||
110 | about pcychics | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 237204 | ||
...Duplicate Question | ||||||
111 | Stagnated spiritual growth | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 237988 | ||
I don't today but I have to admit that I do from time to time. Without exception those times are always preceded by being distracted from Bible study and allowing myself to be more focused on other things. An interesting thing here is that if you look up the word "Stagnate" in the dictionary you will find "cease developing; become inactive or dull...' as part of the definition. Ephesians 2:10 (ESV) 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. We can only walk in them (the good works we were created for) if we know what they are. We can only know what they are by being in fellowship with God through prayerful study of His Word and having fellowship with other believers. I find that when I am feeling "stagnate" it's because I'm not giving proper attention to those things... every single time. |
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112 | Stagnated spiritual growth | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 238007 | ||
glad my response was helpful. | ||||||
113 | this is part of my study on genesis | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 238009 | ||
Hi Shawn - welcome to the forum. Respectfully, the way you are presenting this it appears as though these are possibly test questions or answers you might need to complete an assignment. If I am wrong please forgive me. If I'm right I would like to recommend that you make the effort to study and seek the answers for yourself. The benefit will be much greater. | ||||||
114 | how far does a pastors authority go in a | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 238177 | ||
Hi and welcome to the Forum. A pastor may be looked at as a leader but he is not the authority. That role is God's alone. He has given us His word, the Bible, so that we know how to live our lives. Pastors might participate with the church elders to shepherd the church which might include biblically based discipline. Both the shepherding and the discipline is not on the authority of the pastor but that of Scripture. Hope this helps |
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115 | Wife supports sinfull son | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 238188 | ||
Hi, and welcome to the Forum. first let me say I agree with EdB but would like to add the following for thought. Participating in or contributing to sin is never the right answer; however, being merciful and acting with grace toward the sinner always is. If you and me were to honestly and carefully consider our own daily sinfulness we will be truly humbled by the mercy and the loving grace that God does afford us. After all, my sin and your sin is no less sinful to God than that sin of your wife's son. As a parent of adult children I try always to remember, when my children disappoint me, that God has already given me the answer in how to deal with them. I won't approve of their sin (no more than He would approve of mine) yet I will never abandon them or stop loving them and doing all I can to protect and correct them. Hope this helps. |
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116 | What are the names of daughters of israe | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 238194 | ||
I believe your answer, EdB is referring to something different from the "daughters of Israel" (plural) that Carl might be asking about. Dinah was the only daughter born to Jacob (who God renamed Israel (Genesis 32:28). If Carl63 cold be more specific with his question we might better respond. I believe he is referring to passages such as Deut 23:17, Judg. 11:40, 2 Sam. 1:24, etc... in which case Doc has already answered appropriately. Is Doc's answer what you were looking for Carl? |
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117 | Why am I dealt so much | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 238554 | ||
Hi, and welcome to the Forum. Will you be more specific with your question? It would be helpful to know what you mean by "some are dealt". For example, who is dealing it to them? | ||||||
118 | Praying in tongues | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 242028 | ||
Hi Cup. Can you remind me where in the Bible it says that Satan can block our prayers? | ||||||
119 | Number 216 | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 157827 | ||
Hi Doc, You mentioned above that this forum is for bible study. You like to point that out to others. Are the following post that you and others are posting in this thread serious bible study? I had been lead to believe that numerology is a false teaching. Just asking. Jeff |
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120 | Number 216 | Bible general Archive 3 | jlhetrick | 157854 | ||
You mentioned above that this forum is for bible study. You like to point that out to others. Are the following post that you and others are posting in this thread serious bible study? I had been lead to believe that numerology is a false teaching. Just asking. Jeff |
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