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1181 | How should we take the Bible? | Bible general Archive 2 | jlhetrick | 154965 | ||
OK, thanks Jeff |
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1182 | How should we take the Bible? | Bible general Archive 2 | jlhetrick | 154961 | ||
Come on Doc, you are one of the more learned bible students on this forum. We both know that Paul was in no way categorizing himself along with those he wrote about in the verses I pointed out (Romans 1:18-32). Absolutely not. When you study the life and ministry of Paul you will (and you Doc have) find that Paul was a saved sinner. He was a Christian. He was also still human and as such continued to be a sinner (as you, me, and those "professing believers" around me are). Romans 7:14-20 for example I think you missed my point altogether. (and I admitted in my earlier post to Mark that I may very well have missed your point). So let me try again. I am not trying to be contentious or argumentative here. I had true concern for what you wrote regarding Christians and their "intentional" avoidance of seeking God's truth and creating ways of not adhering to the word of God and not being obedient save perhaps on a very superficial level (again as I understood your post). To my understanding and belief, such would not be true Christians, not truly converted and changed by the Lord. Therefore, I would object to the "we" with the inclusion of Christians implied or stated. But you did not attempt to redirect my understanding of your comments so I must assume that I interpreted them correctly. So, in this latest post you minimize your labeling to "faltering or flagging", far different descriptions than "spending most of our time trying to figure out how to obey as little as possible..." and "how much is in it for me, and what is the least I have to do." Doc, this is not a sufficient description of a true Christian at all. Yes, this is a far different description of how a truly converted person approaches the Lord and His word. The difference in myself, Paul, and I suspect you and every other true believer, is that we are convicted by God when we sin, resulting in true feelings of guilt and sorrow followed by repentance and forgiveness. We are so grateful for His mercy and the grace He has shown in saving us that, in spite of "faltering or flagging" we strive to do better and continually die to self as we are made more and more like Jesus Christ. I believe that this is a more accurate representation of the approach a true Christian takes toward his/her savior and the word of God. And as for "lowering the average" at my church, I don't think so. Because I disagree with a statement you made doesn't mean that I don't respect and appreciate your knowledge; as I have said in other posts, I have learned a lot from you. But, in truth I believe you meant this comment as an insult. Jeff |
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1183 | How should we take the Bible? | Bible general Archive 2 | jlhetrick | 154944 | ||
Thanks for the reply Mark, I agree with everything you wrote here for the most part. I could not respond to your post the way I did to Doc's. Your post represents the truth about the majority of Christians in this country (in my opinion). I will not, and can not try to defend even myself regarding the "lazy" approach to Christianity the majority of Christians (in this Country) take. I know I should be giving more back to Him and I know that I will never succeed at doing all I should in this life to further the Kingdom of God. But I keep working at it (sometimes harder than others). This is not what I took issue with in Doc's post. In the section of his post that I quoted it read to me like he was likening Christians to the pagans in Romans 1:18-32. I simply don't agree that Christians are, as a rule, "inventors of evil" Romans 1:30 which is how the statment came across to me. That "we" are looking for ways to be disobedient. Perhapse it is our differences in experience related to our individual churches and fellowships. Perhaps I totally missed Doc's point and/or misunderstood what he was writing. But, I'll have to stand by my feedback until I know different. Jeff (always open to correction and redirection) |
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1184 | How should we take the Bible? | Bible general Archive 2 | jlhetrick | 154938 | ||
Hello Doc, Where are you coming from with this statement? You wrote: "We spend more time trying to figure out how to obey as little as possible and have our own way as much as possible. We even read the Scriptures -- when we bother to read them at all -- with an attitude of how much is in it for me, and what is the least I have to do. If we are honest, everyone of us struggles with this." It saddens me to read this. You used the "pronoun" WE but I hope you were not referring to yourself and/or Christians. What you described here is not the character or the way of a true converted person. Sure "our" sin nature still exists and sure many, and even perhapse all, of the characteristics you described can and do exists in every christian, but hoepfully as the exception rather than the rule. I'm sorry but I just don't see how this broad statement about Christians (as it appears you are referring to Christians) as being helpful in answering Diomede's question. Your numberes list was helpful and thanks for that. Jeff |
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1185 | Radical Boycott??? | John 17:15 | jlhetrick | 154841 | ||
Above meant to be linked to Brazos, sorry. | ||||||
1186 | Radical Boycott??? | John 17:15 | jlhetrick | 154840 | ||
1Co 10:14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. 1Co 10:20 But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. 1Co 10:21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils. 1Co 10:22 Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? 1Co 10:23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. KJV Brazo's I do not believe that you can find the answer to your question here on the forum. I believe that you must find it in the word of God and through prayer. I wont take the time here to support nor argue against the answers that have already been posted (while i agree and disagree with parts of each). For my own approach, I agree that it is impossible to evaluate every item of every place of business in order to decide to participate with that business or not. Furthermore, if there were time and I accomplished this task, I could probably find at least one item that could be traced somehow to someone/thing ungodly. The focus, in my case, is the overt and intentionally controversial promotion of sin where there is no freedom of discretion. An example would be the Southern Baptists Association's boycott of Disney for Disney's "in-your-face" promotion of homosexuality. Research this. Disney has changed it's tune and the SBA has dropped their official boycott. There is also about to be a new TV station specifically ran by and for homosexuals. "In-your-face." I will boycott. I carry a certain brand name cell phone and that company is proudly sponsoring this station. Boycott. I will not throw away my phone, but when I buy a new one it will be from another company. Is boycotting a method of evangalizing. Absolutely. We are called to be set apart. 2Ti 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. KJV 1Pe 2:11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; 1Pe 2:12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. KJV We must live in the world but not be of the world, we all know this as christians. When the world around us is obviously and intentionally, promoting sin we can not keep silent and certainly can not contribute to it. If we do not articulate to the world and demonstrate through some means, calling sin sin and intentionally separtating from it when possible we show and prove nothing to the world except hypocricy. The church has stood silent for too long and I believe you and I and every other christian will account for it one day. Evangalism? We do not just tell the world about Christ, we show the world Christ living in us by abstaining from knowingly and intentionally participating in the committing and/or contributing to the overt, intentional, "in-your-face" sin of this world. One more thing, I will comment specifically regarding sparing the jobs of christian brothers and sisters. In the event that their place of employment is overt in it's intentional promotion of sin, you have no obligation to consider the consequences regarding their imployment. They, on the other hand, have an obligation to walk away. God will provide for their needs. Lord forgive us. We have become too tolerant and too self-serving that we will accept sin in the world around us and in our own daily living in the name of convenience, comfort, and safety, Amen. If you read all the way through thanks for hearing me out. Jeff (Opinion, everybody has one) |
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1187 | Whose hardening their heart? | Matt 19:8 | jlhetrick | 153659 | ||
Agreed, thanks | ||||||
1188 | Whose hardening their heart? | Matt 19:8 | jlhetrick | 153658 | ||
Now you've got it. | ||||||
1189 | Whose hardening their heart? | Matt 19:8 | jlhetrick | 153641 | ||
Bro. Tim, Your are correct that God delivered the Law through Moses, however, everything that Moses said God did not say. :-). The same logic can be applied to the gospels for instance. A lot was said and written by Matt, Mark, Luke, and John. Paul wrote a lot of letters to a lot of people and churches. Not all of these sayings and writings are found in the bible, why? Because not all of it was inspired (or said) by God. See Num. 20:8-12 for a good illustration of how everything Moses said God did not say. Hope this was helpful, Jeff |
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1190 | Will there be a partial rapture? | 1 Thess 4:17 | jlhetrick | 153614 | ||
OK, you say here that you "do not know what MOST people view the rapture to be" and in your previous post you wrote: "Therefore it does not apply to what most view the rapture to be". I was just wondering what your view of most people's view was in your previous post. If in one post you know what most people's view is how can you not know what most people's view is in another post? Regarding resurrection being a part of the rapture, that is how I understand it as well. Regarding Rev. 20:4-5 this is a very difficult topic for me. I am currently in the beginning stages of a serious study of the book of Revelation and admit that I am more confused than when I started (having to let go of some traditonal understandings). There are multiple views that can be supported by scripture concerning prophecy of the book as well as the Millennium period. I know that God did not intend to confuse us and that the confusion comes through our own finite minds. Thanks for the dialogue Jeff |
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1191 | Will there be a partial rapture? | 1 Thess 4:17 | jlhetrick | 153611 | ||
OK, you challenged so I reply. Here is the scripture you wanted (or thought wasn't there). Rev 11:12 And they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, "Come up here." Then they went up into heaven in the cloud, and their enemies watched them. Also, keep in mind that the original author (the Holy Spirit through Paul) had two "Certain people" He was targeting as audience. Paul's certain people in his time and you and me and those to come after if the Lord should delay. So you left out one very important criteria for interpretation. "How does this apply to me today" But the rest of what you said there was good. You were accurate on most of your basic history regarding paul and his time but, as for Paul continuing to practice the Jewish faith, I think your way wrong on that. He did continue to observe the law but only in that it revealed his sin to him (Romans 7:7 for example). But, he did not continue to practice the Jewish faith which absolutely declared obedience to the law a requirement for righteousness and demanded circumcision, as well as the observance of a whole array of events. Gal 4:9 But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how is it that you turn back again to the weak and worthless elemental things, to which you desire to be enslaved all over again? Gal 4:10 You observe days and months and seasons and years. Gal 4:11 I fear for you, that perhaps I have labored over you in vain. (NASB) I'm like you and don't like to change my position unless I can be shown evidence to redirect me. I hope this helps Jeff |
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1192 | Will there be a partial rapture? | 1 Thess 4:17 | jlhetrick | 153606 | ||
MJH, I like the joke, can I use it? |
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1193 | Whose hardening their heart? | Matt 19:8 | jlhetrick | 153600 | ||
Hello Tim, Interesting answer, please give some scripture support for your answer. Also, it may have been a typo, but I don't get that God provided the provision, but rather Moses. Matt. 19:8 appears to show Jesus rebuking this provision; "from the beginning it has not been this way." Jesus is not saying that in the beginning it wasn't, then it was for a time, and now it shouldn't be again. I'm always learning, but to date, I can't remember or think of an instance where God gave a command, then changed the criteria, then changed it back again. Thanks, Jeff |
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1194 | Divorce: believer or unbeliever | Matt 19:8 | jlhetrick | 153597 | ||
lionheart, Thanks for your post/answer, but this I have known and understood for years. I don't believe I asked the question strait forward enough. would the woman in this case, in spite of the husbands actions being contrary to his confession of belief, be obligated to judge her husband as saved and therefore obligated to never marry again? We know that a true christian is still capable of sin and surely we do sin as christians. (Ro. 3:23) I believe the bible teaches that christians sin as a result of moments of weakness in temptation followed by a deep sense of conviction and repentance (see Matt 26:75). On the other hand, I believe that the bible teaches that when a person is intentionally and willfully choosing a lifestyle of sin and disobedience to God, they are not truly saved. Heb 6:4 For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, Heb 6:5 and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, Heb 6:6 and then have fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance, since they again crucify to themselves the Son of God and put Him to open shame. (NASB) Thanks, Jeff |
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1195 | calm slow thoughts peaceful slow words! | 2 Cor 12:9 | jlhetrick | 153581 | ||
Hello bk.., God bless you and I'm sorry for your accident and consequences. 2Co 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. You might try looking into the history of Charels Spurgeon (just do a web search on the name) try to find biographical information on him. He is considered one of the best theologians and preachers of his time and perhaps ever. I mention him because he lived with very severe pain that threatened, and at times I believe actually, incapacitated him. You will find that, reagarding the above verse, Mr. Spurgeon lived and learned to believe it. Also, many of my patients have Bipolar Disorder and I have seen different combinations of medications work extremely well for many of them. Bipolar is one of the most treatable disorders in this field of medicine when the patient is compliant with medication regimen. Therapy/counseling may be helpful as well. Continue to pray and praise God and think Him for sparing your life. Seek to make it worthwhile that you were spared by recognizing He has a plan for you. Seek Him, believe Him, and follow Him. Hope this helps |
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1196 | Divorce: believer or unbeliever | Not Specified | jlhetrick | 153578 | ||
OK, I know this is a common topic and I did do a search and find a lot on the particular verse. I did not however, find the question or answer I am looking for so I'll ask here. 1Cor. 7: 15 says regarding the bonds of marriage: "But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace." (KJV) My question is, what exactly does "unbelieving" mean here. I'm not playing on words here. In the time in which Paul was writing, many were hearing the gospel preached (with no prior knowledge) and believing and were already married. I can see the serious conflict this would cause, especially in a Jewish home. If the unbeliever wants ot leave, it's his/her choice and the left behind believer is not in bondage to the vows. Easy to understand. Not so easy today in many cases. How would one know if his/her spouse is an "unbeliever"? Because someone professes to be a believer does not necessarily make him/her one. If a man wants a divorce, and his wife presents him with the will of God from scripture he might say, I'm a believer but I'm divorcing you anyway. Where does this leave the wife in regards to her freedom to remarry? Because he confesses to be a believer while intentionally disobeying God, is the wife now obligated to remain unmarried for the rest of her life? |
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1197 | Divorce: believer or unbeliever | Matt 19:8 | jlhetrick | 153583 | ||
OK, I know this is a common topic and I did do a search and find a lot on the particular verse. I did not however, find the question or answer I am looking for so I'll ask here. 1Cor. 7: 15 says regarding the bonds of marriage: "But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace." (KJV) My question is, what exactly does "unbelieving" mean here. I'm not playing on words here. In the time in which Paul was writing, many were hearing the gospel preached (with no prior knowledge) and believing and were already married. I can see the serious conflict this would cause, especially in a Jewish home. If the unbeliever wants ot leave, it's his/her choice and the left behind believer is not in bondage to the vows. Easy to understand. Not so easy today in many cases. How would one know if his/her spouse is an "unbeliever"? Because someone professes to be a believer does not necessarily make him/her one. If a man wants a divorce, and his wife presents him with the will of God from scripture he might say, I'm a believer but I'm divorcing you anyway. Where does this leave the wife in regards to her freedom to remarry? Because he confesses to be a believer while intentionally disobeying God, is the wife now obligated to remain unmarried for the rest of her life? |
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1198 | Will there be a partial rapture? | 1 Thess 4:17 | jlhetrick | 153574 | ||
MJH, What do "most view the rapture to be?" |
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1199 | Love God, His word, any difference? | Ps 95:10 | jlhetrick | 153567 | ||
Hello Axien, Thanks for this post and for clearing up the matter with scripture. I personally like to follow Doc's posts because he is wise and a good teacher, however, I think you proved your point on this one. I too believe that one can love another without knowing or loving God (or His word). You made the point but I want to add one scripture reference to further support my understanding here. Gen 1:26(kjv) "And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness:..." Gen 1:27 (Kjv) So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. If God is the God of love (2Cor. 13:11) and He created man in His own image, the logical and right assumption is that all men have the capacity to love just as we have the capacity to hate. Thanks, Jeff |
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1200 | Ever been a preacher as wise as Solomon? | Eccl 9:2 | jlhetrick | 153520 | ||
Absolutely, thanks for pointing it out. We need to be reminded of this truth especially in this generation of "name it and claim it" teaching. Of course the bible teaches that God blesses the faithful but many have prostituted this truth by assigning wordly riches to it's meaning. The bible also teaches that for those who truly know the Lord, many persecutions will come. It is those same persecutions that remind us that we are His and bring the blessing of peace from which we are able to rejoice. Mat 5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Mat 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Thanks again for the reminder. Many want get this truth at church. |
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