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1021 | Discernment of false teachings | Eph 4:11 | New Creature | 46096 | ||
Joe Yes we are a body not lone-rangers, we are called to community. It's just that in these days there are many "wolves in sheeps clothing" and as christians, we need to beware and be discerning. Many believers who are in groups, sects, congregations, religious bodies, have been found to be collectively deceived together. So merely belonging to a denomination, or a community of believers does not necessarily assure us of not being in error. Many individuals as well as bodies of believers are sincere in what they individually and corperately believe, but are yet sincerely wrong. Thats why the word of God, and the Holy Spirit are the only reliable safe-guards against individual, and corperate error and deception. The number of false teachers is on the rise in our times. "O God, the enemy has entered into Thy pastures and the sheep are torn and scattered. And false shepherds abound who deny the danger and laugh at the perils which surround Thy flock. The sheep are deceived by these hirelings and follow them with touching loyalty while the wolf close in to kill and destroy I beseech Thee, give me sharp eyes to detect the presence of the enemy; give me understanding to see and courage to report what I see faithfully. Save me from the curse of compromise." (Aiden Wilson Tozer) Even today many who desire Ecumenicalism, have compromised the truth in order to strive for unity. But I'd rather be divided by truth, than united by error. Blessing to you |
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1022 | Individualistic Bible reading unbiblical | Eph 4:11 | New Creature | 46095 | ||
Joe Yes we are a body not lone-rangers, we are called to community. It's just that in these days there are many "wolves in sheeps clothing" and as christians, we need to beware and be discerning. Many believers who are in groups, sects, congregations, religious bodies, have been found to be collectively deceived together. So merely belonging to a denomination, or a community of believers does not necessarily assure us of not being in error. Many individuals as well as bodies of believers are sincere in what they individually and corperately believe, but are yet sincerely wrong. Thats why the word of God, and the Holy Spirit are the only reliable safe-guards against individual, and corperate error and deception. The number of false teachers is on the rise in our times. "O God, the enemy has entered into Thy pastures and the sheep are torn and scattered. And false shepherds abound who deny the danger and laugh at the perils which surround Thy flock. The sheep are deceived by these hirelings and follow them with touching loyalty while the wolf close in to kill and destroy I beseech Thee, give me sharp eyes to detect the presence of the enemy; give me understanding to see and courage to report what I see faithfully. Save me from the curse of compromise." (Aiden Wilson Tozer) Even today many who desire Ecumenicalism, have compromised the truth in order to strive for unity. But I'd rather be divided by truth, than united by error. Blessing to you |
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1023 | Individualistic Bible reading unbiblical | Eph 4:11 | New Creature | 46034 | ||
Amen the word of God is our final authority, and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth. And the scriptural promise for those who have faith is: John 16:13 Howbeit when he, THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH, is come, HE WILL GUIDE YOU INTO ALL TRUTH: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: AND HE WILL SHOW YOU THINGS TO COME. (concerning "show us things to come," I think we are able and will be able to discern the times, not any new revelation) The hidden things are sealed until the time of the end, and will become clearer as that day approaches to those who are wise with spiritual discernment. (Dan. 12:9 And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words [are] closed up and sealed till the time of the end. 10 Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.) Blessing to you |
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1024 | Was Peter crucified upside down? | John 21:19 | New Creature | 45996 | ||
I believe that Foxes book of Martyrs, might possibly be a good source | ||||||
1025 | Individualistic Bible reading unbiblical | Eph 4:11 | New Creature | 45993 | ||
Not only does the Lord give the church gifted teachers, but more importantly the Lord gave us two safe-guards to prevent us from being deceived. He gave us the annointing of the Holy Spirit to discern truth from error, and He gave us the written word. The Holy Spirit is the believers most trustworthy guide through the Bible. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth. When some false teaching is presented, the Holy Spirit reveals this to the Bereans. We need to like the Bereans, search the scriptures daily to see what is being taught is so or not. | ||||||
1026 | How do I find a fellowship? | Eph 4:11 | New Creature | 45992 | ||
I can understand what you are saying. I too have been saddened by denominationalism. In my personal experience, I find to many Bibical reasons why I refuse to attend most denominations. The creeds and statements of many to me seem to exhalt some man's teachings above God's word. I have found that non-denominational churches better. Even in the church i presently attend and am a member of, I find that I don't agree with every individual on every matter. But I find that we have the freedom to dicuss those things we don't all think alike on, such as the timing of the rapture, free will, whether the atonement is limited or unlimited, whether once saved always saved is Bibical or not. The thing I find is that we all agree on the essentials of our faith, Jesus virgin birth, Jesus atoning sacrifice, his death, his resurrection, etc. etc. The preaching focuses on the essentials, and in the Sunday school classes we have the liberty and freedom to differ on the non-essentials, without being considered as odd. |
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1027 | Where does Jesus say He is God? | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 45990 | ||
While the following verse does not emphatically state that Jesus is God, it certainly removes the vagueness, and at the same time most surley implys that to see Jesus is to see the Father (God) John 14:9 Jesus saith ... he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; Other good verses are John 1:1,14 |
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1028 | Is OT still applicable for NT believers | Mark 16:18 | New Creature | 45929 | ||
Markarios; Thanks for a great answer. Besides the verse you mentioned, which was: Romans 15:4 "For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope." [ESV] Here is another NT verse that says pretty much what the verse you sent me says: Here it is: 1 Cor. 10:11 Now all these things happened unto them (REFERRING TO THE ISRAELITES WHO WERE WANDERING IN THE WILDERNESS) for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Thanks again Blessing to you also |
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1029 | Is OT still applicable for NT believers | Matt 5:18 | New Creature | 45825 | ||
Thanks Joe So would it be absolutely accurate in your opinion, to at the same time say, that 35.768 percent of the OT does not apply to NT Christians |
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1030 | Is OT still applicable for NT believers | Mark 16:18 | New Creature | 45822 | ||
Searcher So is it your contention that the verses I gave as an example do not apply to NT Christians? |
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1031 | Is OT still applicable for NT believers | Not Specified | New Creature | 45726 | ||
What percentage of the Old Testament is applicable to New Testament Christians? example: Deut. 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, [that] I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: 20 That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, [and] that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he [is] thy life, Does this text and others like them which are too umerous to mention still apply to believers living in our times, or were they only for Old Testament saints? |
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1032 | Is OT still applicable for NT believers | Matt 5:18 | New Creature | 45733 | ||
What percentage of the Old Testament is applicable to New Testament Christians? example: Deut. 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, [that] I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: 20 That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, [and] that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he [is] thy life, Does this text and others like them which are too umerous to mention still apply to believers living in our times, or were they only for Old Testament saints? |
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1033 | Is OT still applicable for NT believers | Mark 16:18 | New Creature | 45730 | ||
What percentage of the Old Testament is applicable to New Testament Christians? example: Deut. 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, [that] I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: 20 That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, [and] that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he [is] thy life, Does this text and others like them which are too umerous to mention still apply to believers living in our times, or were they only for Old Testament saints? |
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1034 | does baptism save us? 1Pet.3:21 | 1 Pet 3:21 | New Creature | 45725 | ||
1 Pet. 3:21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: Lets dig deeper into this verse it’s NOT the putting away of the filth of the flesh (refers to water baptism.) NO outward EXTERNAL washing can save you, but the INTERNAL washing accomplished in the baptism which the Holy Ghost provides does save. So actually this verse is saying it is the baptism of the Holy Spirit that saves you, not any external washing, or submerrsion with water. Water baptism certainly is something every born-again Bible believing Christian, should submit to. It's following in our Lord's footsteps. However we don't get water baptised to become saved. We get water baptised because we have been saved. I am not putting down water baptism. It definitely is important to follow in the Lord's footsteps, and I too was baptized by immersion, but that was after I became saved, not before when Phillip was sent by the Holy Spirit to baptize the Ethiopian eunuch, The Ethiopian asked Phillip what prevented him from being baptized Phillip said "If you believe with all your heart you may" that’s why water baptism is called believers baptism also Acts 8:36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized Acts 8:37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. those at Corinth clearly BELIEVED BEFORE they were baptized. This is shown in ACTS 18:8 which reads, "Crispus, the synagogue ruler, and his entire household believed in the Lord; and many of the Corinthians who heard him BELIEVED and were BAPTIZED." If you are saying that belief should lead us to baptism then I agree, but belief preceded baptism The Church of Christ, believes in baptismal regeneration. (meaning we are bornagain when we are water baptised) This teaching is unBibical. The following quotes come from the CoC “we are born again in a spirit sense. That happens in the water.” Ken Sublett COC “water baptism is the only way this born again can be enacted.” Ken Sublett COC taught from Scripture that baptism was only for those who had believed the gospel: "teach all nations baptizing them [who have believed]" (Mt 28:19); "Then they that gladly received his word were baptized" (Acts 2: 41); "What doth hinder me to be baptized ... If thou believest in Christ with all thine heart, thou mayest" (Acts 8:35-37). Those who believe in baptismal regeneration claim that water baptism is what makes one a "believer" but that would mean that they were baptizing unbelievers in order to make them into believers. |
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1035 | Can you give the places? | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 45496 | ||
Thats good. I hope you find the answers your looking for | ||||||
1036 | Can you give the places? | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 45458 | ||
I gave my opinion on the Book of Mormon, but I don't care to get into a discussion about it, or any other religions books such as the Quran, the New World Translation, which the JW's use, etc. I prefer to spend my time studying the Bible. | ||||||
1037 | Can We Walk on Water today??? | Matt 14:29 | New Creature | 45362 | ||
I can. If it's only 1/8 of an inch deep | ||||||
1038 | Is the Book of Mormon inspired of God? | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 45361 | ||
It is my belief that the book of Mormon was not inspired by God. I find many places listed which have no archaeological evidence to support them. Also, The Book of Mormon has no specific prophecies and cannot withstand any tests as to it’s validity. |
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1039 | How did sin originate | Bible general Archive 1 | New Creature | 45205 | ||
you are correct when you say: "that the meaning of the word should be determined by, firstly, its immediate context and, secondly, in light of God’s revelation as a whole" And in every instance in John 3:16-21 each time the word "world" is mentioned refers to all of fallen humanity. In verse 16 God so loved some? No, it doesn't say that. John could have used the word "some" or "the elect" if he had chosen to, since "elect" was a word that was in use at the time of his writting. It says God so loved the world., and further on in the same verse it says: "whosoever" there is no justification for "world" and "whoever" to mean some. There is no limiting words here. John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. (might be saved, not will be. Only those who by faith appropriate by faith the free gift of eternal life will receive it. Thats why it's called a gift. Again the offer of salvation is extended to "all" (2 Cor. 5:15 he (Jesus) died for all,) Why didn't Paul qualify that by saying all the elect? 1 Tim. 1:15 This [is] a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. (Are the unsaved sinners? Are they too in need of salvation?) 1 Tim. 2:4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. John 3:18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. belief is the condition for salvation, those who are condemned are so only because they have not believed. It does not say they could not believe, but only that they have not. John 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. Light is come into the world - John 1:9 [That] was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. (Who does the light not come to? It says the true Light, lighteth EVERY MAN that cometh into the world. Who does EVERY MAN THAT COMETH INTO THE WORLD EXCLUDE?. Why does it not say some men? And again - 1 John 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for [the sins of] the whole world. In order for you to say that this verse only refers to the church, as many do because of the demands of their theology, is to add to the text. It is better to read the verse without adding your words to it. (eisegesis) The epistle of 1 John is a family letter to the church. In 1 John 2:2 He is telling the believers, Jesus is the propitiation for our (us who already believe,) but not only for our (the believers) sins. But also for the sins of the WHOLE WORLD. Salvation made available to all, but it is only made actual for those who receive it. by faith. John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, [even] to them that believe on his name: I'm sorry but I can't agree with your intrepretaion, which seems to add the words "some" and "church" where the words "all' and "world" in the proper context are really meant to mean all of fallen humanity. And just to be sure once again that I am not misunderstood. There is no such thing as universal salvation, except in the extent of it's offer. That does not mean God failed in His mission, it only means, men refuse to receive what Christ offers them. The fault lies with condemned men. |
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1040 | Seeking out suffering? | Col 1:24 | New Creature | 45145 | ||
2 Tim. 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. If we are not suffering persecution, could the reason be because we are not living godly? also consider the following verses on suffering: 1 Pet. 2:19 For this [is] thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. 20 For what glory [is it], if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer [for it], ye take it patiently, this [is] acceptable with God. 21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: |
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