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121 | claiming things in your life | Is 53:5 | Praise Be To God | 135909 | ||
I disagree. You are not giving God credit for divine healing, which can be claimed through this scripture. Also, we are to decree, declare and proclaim God's Word. God's Word. Not just any words or anything we might desire. God's promises. God's Word is true, and everything else is subject to change by that Word. I live it every day. I want everything God has for me. I take offense that you think I belong to the false teaching of "name it and claim it." Far from it. I claim the promises God has for me (and everyone who believes) in His Word--one of which is divine healing. Pardon the personal illustration, but I speak from experience. The doctor told me I had arthritis and last year, I had a couple of bad spells where I could not even walk. However, a couple of months ago I got prayed for and God healed me. He took away that arthritis, and all the pain that went with it. I was in terrible pain prior to being prayed for, and walked with a pronounced limp--but ever since that prayer, I have had pain just one time, and that was Satan trying to make me claim that arthritis back into my life. But, I didn't listen to him. I continued to claim my healing and to this day, I have been pain free and I walk without a limp now. I would be interested to know the denomination to which you belong. Have you seen the dead raised to life? My friend is a missionary and she has seen it. Also, a pastor friend of mine has seen it. I have not seen it, but I believe it. How about you? Do you belive the physically dead can be raised to life? | ||||||
122 | Spiritual dilemma | James 5:9 | Praise Be To God | 133220 | ||
Hi, Angel. My full maiden name is Janae DeLair, and it is French-Canadian. Thank you for asking. In regard to the topic, the Lord brought to mind the scripture about the tares: Matthew 13:30: Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn." And also, last night, He gave me this scripture: Colossians 3:12-15: "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body, and be ye thankful." So, it is up to God to do the pruning. My job is to love my brother. Thank you for your insightful reply. I am sorry my post was off topic. I was hoping to get some insight from some very learned Christians. Love in Christ, Janae. |
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123 | Can unbelievers pray to God? | Prov 28:9 | Praise Be To God | 133219 | ||
Hi, Angel. No, I am not an unbeliever. (Remember my "Spiritual Dilemma" post?) I have been saved for 13-1/2 glorious years. But, the event of my prayer being answered happened BEFORE I WAS SAVED, I prayed to God and He answered my prayer. I did not know the Bible or scriptures which say, " If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me" All I knew was that my husband, myself and our three daughters and baby son were going to be put out on the street in one week! I sought God and He answered. I knew a little about God and yes, I believed in Him, but I thought my life had been such a shambles that He would not want me. After that prayer, we even went to church one time, and LIKED IT!!! But we didn't keep up with it. The house we moved into, the lady next door was a Christian and she was constantly trying to draw me to the Lord. If only we had listened back then. If only we would have let the Lord into our lives back then, I would not be divorced now and my children would have BOTH PARENTS together. But, alas, my ex-husband is completely lost, and I do pray for him. I did not actually come to the Lord until our divorce. God used that to bring me to Him. PRAISE GOD!!! Janae. |
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124 | Can unbelievers pray to God? | Prov 28:9 | Praise Be To God | 133187 | ||
Yes, I agree with you that the only prayer WE KNOW God hears from the unbeliever is the prayer of salvation. But, God can do anything. He can even answer the prayer of an unbeliever, and I know He answered mine. Janae. |
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125 | Can unbelievers pray to God? | Matt 5:45 | Praise Be To God | 133180 | ||
Thank you for your response. I would like to point out that, while unbelievers may get houses and cars all the time, this particular instance, the unbeliever was me, and I know in my heart of hearts that God had answered my prayer, and that we got that house by no other means than by God's hand. It was a tremendous witness to me at the time, and I will never forget it. That He took the time to hear me and was concerned about my wellbeing--and the wellbeing of my young family--which, of course, He is! He gave His Son to die for the sinners! Personally, I think the scripture I have given, is a good scriptural example for this. But, I also hope to see even more examples from others. God bless you. Janae. |
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126 | Psalm 19 | Ps 19:1 | Praise Be To God | 133171 | ||
I do not know what this person was trying to tell you, but here is what the commentary in my Full Life Study Bible says about Psalm 19. Maybe you can glean some insight from this: "19:1 THE HEAVENS DECLARE THE GLORY OF GOD. The Judeo-Christian view is that the physical world declares God's glory and creative power (cf. 148:3-5; cf. Rom. 1:18-20). The view of many unbelievers, in contrast, is that the creation itself is a divine entity (see Deut. 4:19; 2 Ki. 23:5), with a force that controls human destiny (see Is. 47:13; Dan. 4:7); others believe that it came about by chance. The true believer rejects these views, accepts the Scriptural revelation about the universe, and is thus moved to praise the Maker (see Psalm 89:5-8). 19:7-11 THE LAW OF THE LORD IS PERFECT. These verses speak of the nature, benefits and value of God's law and word. The five facets are (1) "The law" - a general term for God's revealed will, which directs a person in a right relation to Him (v.7). (2) "The testimony" - God's true word which testifies to His character and will (cf. I John 5:9), the study of which makes us wise (v.7). (3) "The statutes - definite rules concerning righteous living that are a joy to the godly (v.8). (4) "The commandments" - the authoritative source of guiding light for the faithful who seek His way (v.8; cf. Acts 26:18); the proper response to God's commandmant is the "fear of the Lord," which brings freedom from a life of sin (v.9). (5) "The judgments" - laws governing social life, which lead to justice and righteousness (v.9). 19:12 CLEANSE THOU ME FROM SECRET FAULTS. Sincere believers endeavor to love and serve God with all their heart (Deut. 6:5). Because they are still imperfect in this life, however, they may fall short of God's will without knowing it and thus need to seek God's forgiveness for their errors and hidden faults (see Lev. 5:2-4). On the other hand, presumptuous or willful sins are a "great transgression" (v.13) that involve despising God and His word and the loss of a place in His kingdom (see Num. 15:30-31; Gal. 5:19-21). 19:14 MY MOUTH . . . HEART, BE ACCEPTABLE IN THY SIGHT. The proper response to the work of salvation in our lives is a constant prayer that God will keep our hearts, words, and lives free from sin and pleasing to Him. Both the meditation of our hearts and the reflection of our minds should be acceptable to God." God bless you, dear, I hope this helps. Janae. |
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127 | Will we know our loved ones in heaven? | Bible general Archive 2 | Praise Be To God | 133164 | ||
I Cor. 13:12 Sheds some light on this: "For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known." Janae. |
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128 | Spiritual dilemma | James 5:9 | Praise Be To God | 133128 | ||
You have both given me good advice. And I will continue to love my brother and to show him love, despite his mistakes. What angered me about him when he was preaching was that he put God down on man's level. He did not treat God with respect and his words were demeaning to God. I almost walked out several times, and perhaps I should have to get his attention that something was wrong. The church did split over this man, but it happened AFTER I left, so I was not involved (I thank God for that mercy!), and I have always been friendly toward him and he probably even thinks I would have been one to vote FOR him, in all honesty. That is why I felt I was betraying my own feelings to be so friendly to him, but God's command is to love one another, so that is what I have done, and will continue to do, as you have confirmed that I have been doing the right thing all along. Thank you for your kind help. Janae. |
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129 | Discerning supernatural effects? | Heb 5:14 | Praise Be To God | 133060 | ||
I would say you need to look at who is doing it, or who it is done to. The Holy Spirit will be the one to tell us what is from God and what is not of God. But you must be walking in the Spirit and sensitive to the Spirit. Pray and ask God to give you the gift of discernment. The Holy Spirit will guide you. It is impossible to tell the difference if you are operating in the flesh. In fact, you are likely to be fooled if you are in the flesh. Matthew 24:24 "For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect." |
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130 | matt. 3 ;from verse 6 down | 1 Cor 13:8 | Praise Be To God | 133046 | ||
That denomination is the Methodist Church. However, I am not a member of that denomination. | ||||||
131 | matt. 3 ;from verse 6 down | 1 Cor 13:8 | Praise Be To God | 133029 | ||
Luke 12:49-50 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! I have always been taught that the Holy Spirit was a "fire". In fact, some denominations depict the Holy Spirit by a flame. Janae. |
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132 | diff "baptized Holy Spirit" "filled Holy | Eph 5:18 | Praise Be To God | 132946 | ||
I would just like to add to the note from the commentary in my Bible, "The Full Life Study Bible," KJV, for Ephesians 5:18: Ephesians 5:18: FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT. Be "filled" (present passive imperative) carries the meaning in Greek of "repeatedly being filled." The spiritual life of the child of God must experience constant renewal by repeatedly being filled with the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 3:14-19: "For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God." Ephesians 4:22-24: "That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;" Romans 12:2: "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." (1) The Christian is to be baptized in the Holy Spirit after conversion, (Acts 1:5: "For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence." and Acts 2:4: And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.") yet he is to be filled with the Holy Spirit repeatedly for worship, service, and witness. (2) One experiences repeated fillings with the Holy Spirit by maintaining a living faith in Jesus Christ (Galatians 3:5: "He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law; or by the hearing of faith?"), being filled with God's Word (Colossians 3:16: "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."), praying, giving thanks and singing to the Lord (Ephesians 5:19-20: "Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;"; I Corinthians 14:15: "What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also; I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also."), serving others (Ephesians 5:21: "Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God") and doing what the Holy Spirit desires (Ephesians 4:30: "And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption"; Rom 8:1-14; Gal. 5:16; I Thes. 5:19) (3) Several results of being filled with the Holy Spirit are noted here (a) speaking with joy to God in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs (Ephesians 5:19), (b) giving thanks (Ephesians 5:20: "Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ", and (c) submitting to one another (Ephesians 5:21). Thank you. Janae |
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133 | Is the rapture biblically supported? | 1 Thess 4:17 | Praise Be To God | 132444 | ||
Thanks, Aaron. I will definitely look into the information on this web site. God bless you, and thank you, Janae |
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134 | Is the rapture biblically supported? | 1 Thess 4:17 | Praise Be To God | 132441 | ||
Hi, Kalos. Thank you for posting this information about the Second Coming of Christ. The way I was taught is, the Rapture is the Second Coming of Christ, and what is spoken of in Revelation 19 is actually the Third Coming of Christ. Here is why. In I Corinthians 15:52, the Bible states, "In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed," and I Thessalonians 4:17 (which is posted above in its entirety) says, we shall "meet the Lord in the air." These verses are talking about the Rapture, which will be the second time Christ comes to earth, to gather His elect. What Revelation 19:11-16 is talking about is Christ coming in all his glory, with the armies of heaven, to smite the nations and rule with a rod of iron. Everyone will know that Christ has come! Everyone will see Him coming. Whereas, in the Rapture, only the Believers will know He has come, and we must be looking for his soon return. However, after learning yesterday that there are two schools of thought on this subject, I am going to study for myself and ask God to show me what is right. I will get back to you on my findings. Meanwhile, I appreciate any more information you can post which would shed light on this, apparently, very divisive subject, for I want to read everything I can about it, with an open mind. Thank you, And God bless you, Janae. |
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135 | Is the rapture biblically supported? | 1 Thess 4:17 | Praise Be To God | 132345 | ||
Hi, Mark. Thanks for your input. I wrote a very long reply to you, but it doesn't seem to be here now, so I will start again. I do intend to contact you via e-mail to get your study notes on this subject, if you don't mind. That would be a wonderful help to me. My mind has been blown today because I have always been taught that all prophecies have been fulfilled and that Christ's return is imminent. I guess I have led a "sheltered" Christian life, because I don't know many Christians other than those who attend my church, and we get the same teaching, of course. Until today, I did not even know there was another view as to when the Rapture would occur! And, I want to thank you for pointing out that the "falling away" of 2 Thessalonians 2:3 would mean the Rapture, since, as you so rightly say, the church has always experienced spiritual falling away. That does make great sense. Your e-mail was very comforting to me. Thank you. God Bless you ALWAYS! Love in Christ Jesus, Janae. P.S. I looked at your profile, and could not determine how to contact you. |
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136 | Is the rapture biblically supported? | 1 Thess 4:17 | Praise Be To God | 132301 | ||
Kalos, I just wanted you to know that I no longer attend the church where I was taught imminence. In my new church, the pastor has not taught on it since I have been there, so I don't know what he believes in this regard. I intend to ask him this Sunday. I moved to a different area, so it was needful that I change churches after 11-1/2 years of being in the church where I was saved. The pastor of my old church retired after 44-1/2 years, and I thought every word he spoke was true. He was my mentor. But I should have investigated for myself and not just taken his word for it. He always told us to do just that. I am glad that I found this board, where ideas and statements are backed up by God's Word, and I will not make statements in the future unless I have the scripture to prove it. Thanks for listening. Blessings to you, Janae. |
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137 | Is the rapture biblically supported? | 1 Thess 4:17 | Praise Be To God | 132297 | ||
Kalos, Regarding 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4: You've got me there. I can't argue with that. It is very plainly talking about the Rapture. I have been taught imminence for the entirety of my salvation experience (13 years) and now I must study this thoroughly and pray and ask God to show me what is right. Thank you, Kalos, for your very wise counsel. You are right about the evidence. I just took my pastor's word for it that all prophecies have been fulfilled. But you have shown me what God's Word says, and I agree with you about the two prophecies which have not yet been fulfilled. Blessings to you, Janae. Blesssings to you, Janae |
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138 | Is the rapture biblically supported? | 1 Thess 4:17 | Praise Be To God | 132294 | ||
Kalos, I forgot to give you my scripture for my previous note: I Corinthians 15:51-53. Thank you. Blessings. Janae |
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139 | Is the rapture biblically supported? | 1 Thess 4:17 | Praise Be To God | 132292 | ||
Kalos, I checked out the information on the web site as you have suggested, and I want to tell you that scripture which they attribute to the rapture is actually talking about when Jesus Christ comes back to earth in all His power and glory with the Saints of God (who heretofore have been with Him, enjoying the Marriage Supper of the Lamb) to rule and reign upon this earth. It is not talking about the rapture. The rapture takes place quietly, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye. When Christ comes back in all His glory, all the world will see and know that it is He, and we will be with Him. Blessings to you, Janae Whitlock |
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140 | Is the rapture biblically supported? | 1 Thess 4:17 | Praise Be To God | 132287 | ||
All prophecies have been fulfilled which need to be fulfilled before the return of Christ; therefore, his return is imminent. | ||||||
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