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1181 | (still) God created evil? | Genesis | charis | 1016 | ||
;-) Ha Ha Ha! (Ha Ha Ha) | ||||||
1182 | Is there no volition? | John 15:4 | charis | 1015 | ||
Good night, my dear fellow, from the land of the rising sun. Amen! to your note. Iesu Kirisuto no na ni yori (in the name of Christ Jesus), Randell | ||||||
1183 | Any consequences for the bad? | 2 Cor 5:10 | charis | 1011 | ||
Dear Radioman, Amen! see my comments to slillis20 below. In Christ Jesus. | ||||||
1184 | Any consequences for the bad? | 2 Cor 5:10 | charis | 1010 | ||
Dear slillis20, Actually, this is about the same conclusion I have come to, especially the 'sad, certainly embarrasing' part. I believe this to be a consequence. I have heard said that there are no consequences whatsoever, and no rewards, either. Have no fear, I was not 'fishing' for grounds to take away salvation. The Word says there is unforgiveable sin, so I believe it. But It can't be too easy to lose, or all of us would qualify (or be disqualified, as it were). Indeed the idea of just consequence does 'stimulate me to love and good deeds.' Amen! In Christ Jesus. | ||||||
1185 | Help with misled teen with gender issues | 1 Pet 5:7 | charis | 1007 | ||
Dear SFriend, I have been praying that my words were taken in love, and that the Lord would use them as encouragement to one in distress. If in any way this is the result, I am blessed. I pray that the Lord would lift you up, give you trust in His servants, and strength to say what is necessary. I also pray that those in oversight would be sensitive, wise, and filled with the Spirit. And I pray for your son, that he could forsake this deception, repent and return to His God and Savior. May the authority of the Lord Jesus reign in your church and in your home, and bring victory and peace. (I am not the 'hellfire and brimstone' type. It IS frightening, with little fruit. Rather, plain Bible truth, with much compassion, will change your situation.) You are correct, we shall prevail in Christ Jesus! Amen! | ||||||
1186 | Have you ever looked at Urantia Book? | Rev 19:4 | charis | 999 | ||
LOL, jg8ball, absolutely ROFL! (Though you appear to be net-literate, some other readers may not understand, so I'll translate- Laughing-Out-Loud, Rolling-On the-Floor Laughing.) I was wearied by the discussion, so didn't look again until today. Great answer, good humor! (Even if you weren't being funny.) Actually, I suspect that only a few did the concocting, and found 390 plus gullible 'experts' to give it an air of legitimacy. They are always available, the majority of them living in Hollywood or Washington D.C. Thanks for your answers from the Bible, and a good dose of logic. In Christ Jesus. | ||||||
1187 | Lure or Norse demon? | Rev 19:4 | charis | 997 | ||
Dear dlnash. Great answer! You had more courage than I to study about the Urantia baloney (bologna?). Thank you. By the bye, How did you mean 'troll?' I suspect you meant 'lure.' Bring it to the light, friend. (could you have meant Norse demon?) In Christ Jesus. | ||||||
1188 | Help with misled teen with gender issues | 1 Pet 5:7 | charis | 992 | ||
Dear SFriend, As I said before, my prayers are with you. With all due respect, your situation seems to be like "And seeing the multitudes, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and downcast like sheep without a shepherd." Matthew 9:36. You say that you are 'between pastors,' does this mean that a church of 3,000 has no other shepherds capable of meeting the Lord on your behalf? Also, I could not help but notice that you have described this problem as almost insurmountable, being so specialized that only a specialist could handle it. In that case, I am out of my territory for sure. However, I very firmly believe that Jesus Christ is able to overcome this problem in the exact same manner that He overcomes every problem. The church is His body, and He has appointed shepherds to lead His flock, to care for them. This has nothing to do with medical diagnoses. Another point I am compelled to make, with all love and compassion toward you and your son. Man's problem is sin. Though there are many manifestations of it, and some would like to think of it as very complicated, it is still sin against which we battle. In no way do I judge you, your son, or your church, I simply note that you are speaking of a nigh-impossible problem with no spiritual help on the horizon. The situation you describe in your 'local body of Christ' breaks my heart, too. How you procede is up to you, but acceptance of the simplicity of your plight is in order. Maybe (my opinion) your church has to repent from it's ways. Or maybe (again, my opinion) you must simplify the situation in your own heart. Maybe both. As things stand, I do not see the problem going away by itself, nor do I think that cash will solve the problem. I would say that faith, fellowship, shepherding, patience, and love are the elements necessary to resolve the situation. All these must be present, or it is not a church. Be of good courage, and He will guide you. In Christ Jesus. |
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1189 | In Jesus' name...except baptism? | Col 3:17 | charis | 991 | ||
Dear wdc, Well answered! Not because you reflect MY thinking, but because you answered the question, using the Bible. I have no notion or desire to be 'correct, as compared to other wrong people.' I want to please my Lord and Savior, Jesus, the Anointed One. I, too, believe in the Trinity, but am not a Trinitarian. I believe in three cleansing baptisms, but am not Baptist or Pentacostal or Charismatic. I believe in ministry, but am not a Minister. Blessed be the name of the Lord, without the adjectives. (Before anyone jumps on that, thinking that I mean the Father, Son and Holy Ghost are adjectives, this is not my meaning. Trinitarian, Calvinist, Methodist, Charismatic, etc. are all modifiers of the noun Christian. These are not blessed and holy, but human. My apologies to any that take offense. If anyone believes their adjective to be 'special,' let us all know.) In Jesus' name. | ||||||
1190 | Acts 2:38 not water baptism? | Col 3:17 | charis | 988 | ||
Acts 2:38 not talking about water baptism? Whoa! Ric, you are brave:-) More than a few Christians might take issue with that statement. So Peter was saying that 'be baptized' and 'the gift of the Holy Spirit' were two separate things? Look at "For He had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus." Acts 8:16, and "And as they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch said, "Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?""Acts 8:36. In any case, you are still focusing on my question being a dogma of water baptism. I am asking about the power and efficacy of the name of Jesus. So, your answer is that we are to do all things in Jesus' name but water baptism? Are there other (optional, non-salvational) things we should do in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit? Friend (truly!), I am only taking your opinions to the next logical step. I am not making fun of you any more than I try to look at myself with honesty. On a side note, my study of the UPC and the 'Oneness' people, shows their view to be that Jesus superceded the Trinity. I do NOT believe this. I, too, am not a 'professional' Christian. I pray that I will never become one. Jesus and the disciples encouraged all believers to be ministers (servants), but did not have a lot of good things to say about 'professional religious persons.' With love in Jesus' name. |
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1191 | When is a plumb line true? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 980 | ||
When is a plumb line true? "And the Lord said to me, "What do you see, Amos?" And I said, "A plumb line." Then the Lord said, "Behold I am about to put a plumb line In the midst of My people Israel. I will spare them no longer."" Amos 7:8 To answer my own question, a plumb line, according to a carpenter or a plumber is true when it stops moving. It is swayed by wind (empty breath, not the Spirit) and swayed by an unsteady foundation. It seems to me that "...let God be found true, though every man be found a liar..." ROM 3:4 speaks of a plumb line working in the church today. Nobody can claim to be 'right.' Not Calvinists, Arminists, Catholics, Charismatics, not anyone. Not even Baptists :-) It is our job to stop the swinging, through rational discussion, mutual respect, a sincere desire for understanding, and conviction of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Bible is a gift from God, given to assist us in this quest, not confirm OUR thoughts or traditions. Any answer that is from God will be simple, and carry authority, Just like Jesus answered the Jews. Personal rancor, prejudice, arrogance and stubbornness do not become us, although, I must admit, it is very entertaining at times :-) Overall, I am very blessed by this forum, and honored to participate. Let us all endeavor to find 'true' by arresting the 'swings' of flesh and soul, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Love and blessings in Jesus' name. |
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1192 | Is there no volition? | John 15:4 | charis | 978 | ||
Dear friend, as a seeker of Truth, I cannot 'agree to disagree.' because this would be a disservice to us both. However, I will promise to you that, because of my great respect for you, your faith, your honesty, and your desire for Truth (in Jesus), I won't allow any disagreement to hinder our continued fellowship. (I have some interesting questions about that in the future) Some of my best friends, mentors, and students are those that I share some disagreement. The key word is share. I fellowship with them in Jesus' name! After all, "...let God be found true, though every man be found a liar..." Romans 3:4 I will always pray that my inadequacies will be shown to me through God's servants, and also that I might serve God by (by grace) portraying truth. Indeed, continued fellowship and communication will glorify the Lord in our midst. In Christ Jesus. |
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1193 | In Jesus' name...except baptism? | Col 3:17 | charis | 969 | ||
see (again) Apostles mistaken? | ||||||
1194 | (again) Apostles mistaken? | Col 3:17 | charis | 968 | ||
Dear Ric, Are the examples of water baptism recorded for us in the book of the Acts of the Apostles then invalid or mistaken? I know, deja vu. But I really am asking the same question again. So far, I have been likened to the 'Jesus Only' or 'Oneness' people, and accused of attempting to break up the Trinity, but no one has answered my question from the Bible. I seem to be getting into the emotions and traditions of man. The beginning of this line of questioning is the validity and efficacy of the name of Jesus. Please answer without giving me your opinion of the correct manner of baptism, or making suppositions of my motive or doctrine or accusing me of being attached to some denomination. In Christ Jesus. | ||||||
1195 | In Jesus' name...except baptism? | Col 3:17 | charis | 965 | ||
Dear Xapis, I agree with your use of Colossians 2:12. Indeed, from God's point of view, baptism is not into a 'formula,' but by faith into Him. I have no intention of separating the Trinity. However, my point is the original scripture, Colossians 3:17 and the many scriptures in the New Testament the encourage us to live and hope in the name of Jesus. But, when it comes to water baptism, there is great controversy. In the Lord, this seems strange. Since tradition strongly favors those who use the accepted 'formula,' I have no 'earthly wisdom' to protect. I ask this from a sincere desire to serve my Lord Jesus. One of the most effective ways I know to serve Him is to study and observe the heart and actions of the apostles that actually walked with Jesus, and to pursue the same Spirit that they were led by. I know they were not infallible, but I also know that God gave us a record of their walk in faith that we might be strengthened and encouraged. I continue to ask, "All in Jesus' name...except baptism?" In Christ Jesus | ||||||
1196 | Irreverence not cause enough? | Genesis | charis | 963 | ||
O melchizedekau, you can have it your way! Though I am sure that severe punishment for irreverence predates the Law, I can see that you have made up your mind that Ham was homosexual. Enjoy your opinion. I will continue to say that I find no evidence to support your conjecture in the Bible. Bless you in Christ Jesus. | ||||||
1197 | (still) God created evil? | Genesis | charis | 962 | ||
I get it, melchizedekau. You are saying that God created an adversary for His plan. This same logic would be the same as a video game maker creating a good guy and a bad guy in order to have an interesting product. God made evil that we may escape it. If I create wealth, then I am responsible for the greed another may have toward that wealth. This is a twisted form of logic I am not familiar with. So, there is no good thing in us? In the same manner, there is no evil in us either. After all, God put it there, right? Flip Wilson would be very upset! Instead of, "The Devil made me do it!" it would be, "God made me do it!" After all, your logic states that God created evil, predestining me to perform it. Hung up on the word 'all' as meaning all sin, past, present and future, making our Lord the author of all evil is different than any doctrine I have ever heard. I have seen more evidence in the Bible that says there is no darkness (evil) in Jesus at 'all' than to the contrary. I can see that you are comfortable in your opinion, so enjoy it. In Christ Jesus, the Light of the world. | ||||||
1198 | Is there no volition? | John 15:4 | charis | 948 | ||
Dear JVH0212, This week has been great for me because of your note. The reason is that the Spirit led me to repentance and peace through our little discussion. I believe that the Lord used you to help me, and I thank Him for you. Though I still disagree on some points here and there, I am sure that our discussing them like Christians is pleasing to God. I, too, look forward to 'talk about Jesus' with you and the esteemed colleagues involved in this forum. In Christ Jesus, charis | ||||||
1199 | Irreverence not cause enough? | Genesis | charis | 947 | ||
Dear melchizedekau, Is not irreverence also a great offense in the Old Testament? A stubborn son is to be stoned to death according to Deuteronomy 21:18-21. There is just cause according to scripture. To assume homosexuality without some support is not very scholarly. With all respect in Christ Jesus. | ||||||
1200 | (still) God created evil? | Genesis | charis | 946 | ||
Dear melchizedekau, Though fully aware that I can never purchase my salvation or repay the debt incurred, I continue daily to give myself to my Lord Jesus, and invest in His kingdom. Please understand, good fellow, that it is your interpretation that I refuse to buy. Frankly, it seems to be an emotional issue, rather than a holy conviction. Your argument is shallow, though you seem to claim full understanding of the 'deep' things. I would still like to see where in the Bible it says that God created evil (sin, lawlessness), which can be described as 'against God,' and how you so easily dispose of I John 1:5 (et al)? Blessings in Christ Jesus. | ||||||
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