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121 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | gracefull | 92458 | ||
Look at the right column on this page..see 'Quick Search'? Type in the post # and this will pull up the thread. Then scan down until you find my post with today's date and time. This site is tricky to maneuver around. Talk later, got to go God bless |
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122 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | gracefull | 92456 | ||
Hello Ken, Please see my post to 4given #92387 on 08/08 at 1:34. This explains my perspective on infilling and indwelling. God bless |
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123 | unrighteous shall not inhert the kingdom | Luke 16:18 | gracefull | 92454 | ||
Sorry Ken..I thought I was addressing Curtman. The 'I think' prompted the suggestion for a study. God bless |
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124 | unrighteous shall not inhert the kingdom | Luke 16:18 | gracefull | 92448 | ||
Hi Curtman, No, these are different. The kingdom of God is the spiritual rhelm we were translated into when we were born again. Colossians 1. We left the dominion of darkness where Satan was our lord and entered the kingdom of God where Jesus is LORD. We fight a spiritual battle...a battle of submission and obedience ot our Lord. Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Let's talk again addressing all the scriptures where the kingdom of God are mentioned. God bless |
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125 | unrighteous shall not inhert the kingdom | Luke 16:18 | gracefull | 92444 | ||
Curtman... The kingdom of God verses the kingdom of Heaven? God bless |
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126 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | gracefull | 92443 | ||
Ok...I will read your other responses to my posts but may not be able to answer before Sunday or Monday. Going out of town... God bless |
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127 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | gracefull | 92439 | ||
Ken, Do you consider the scriptures the infallible word of God and the final basis for all our beliefs as Christians? Romans 10:8-10 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. I understand how you feel. I went through a time when I tried to accept worldly philosophies in place of scripture..but finally had to come back to the place of accepting that God is perfect love and since He is perfect love, I can't accept 'truth' that contradicts His Word. Now I do believe that God is very capable of sending missionaries to peoples who desire to know in their heart, but the fact is God knows the hearts of all men. Many do not want to know. No mand comes to the Father but through Jesus' blood. God bless |
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128 | Denominations is shameful? | 1 Cor 3:4 | gracefull | 92438 | ||
Hi Curtman "The reason that I said that I didn’t believe that this verse could be used to support different denominations is because Peter; Paul and Apollos were of the same belief; they were building on the same foundation." You have a good question... Let's consider, did they all believe the same..maybe, but they did have to hash thing out sometimes. But is tis possible the people prefered 'personalities' rather than beliefs...but often that is also a cause for division..personalities, style of worship, the type of music... hummm... Sorry, my mind wondered.. God bless |
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129 | Denominations is shameful? | 1 Cor 3:4 | gracefull | 92437 | ||
"I agree. However, somehow my Catholic spouse sees his church as being original. Isn't that why the term "protestant" surfaced? I am not toointerested in history. I have enough on my hands struggling with THE TRUTH." Yes, concerning the word protestant...but regardless of the historical claim to being 'original' by the Catholic church, I view the first Christians as the church and they were not 'Catholics'. I am not a historian...but no organization can claim the body of Christ. We are spirit and we are HIS. "But he was still not happy that I am not worshipful in his church. My view is that he need to be concentrating on his own worship and not stand judging my worship or non-worship. *sigh*. I have since proposed an "agree to disagree" stance but he has turned a deaf ear and wants me to taste disunity by being uncommunicative and it is a quiet standoff. *sigh*" My heart goes out to you. This must be very difficult. Might I suggest you pray for God to teach you to demonstrate His love for your spouse. I believe totally in the love of God breaking through any hardened exterior, even religion. As I suggested, begin to pray Cplossians 1 for him every day, and ask for God kind of love to flow through you...God can work a miracle. Kind answers and a gentle spirit! God bless |
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130 | The Word of God is Perfect. | 1 Cor 13:10 | gracefull | 92434 | ||
Hello dwilde, "The only gift that we must focus all our attention on is LOVE. Out of that one gift flows faith and hope. If we do not truly understand the power of that one gift, then we have not gained the knowledge of Christ teachings." This is correct. The gifts are given by the Holy Spirit to manifest Himself for that very purpose. The gifts are given to demonstrate God's love through the supernatural manifestations of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:4 Now there are (10) varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. 6 There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons. 7 But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit FOR THE COMMON GOOD. I believe the body of Christ is missing out on the manifestations of the Holy Spirit through the gifts which are a portion of the New Covenant Jesus provided through His shed blood. Ephesians 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: We are all still growing... God bless |
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131 | josiebible, where does it say we can ask | Romans | gracefull | 92411 | ||
Thanks Berean... God bless |
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132 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | gracefull | 92407 | ||
Part 2 You said... "The infilling is for the believer that he BE born again..." I disagree. Acts 8:12-15 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. 13 Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. 14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: 15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: The new birth takes place at the time of receiving Christ as saviour. The Holy Spirit gives LIFE to our dead spirit. The the 'infilling' is available to all who ask. These had 'received the Word' and therefore were born again. Received the Word means that they had taken it to heart or taken it within. The infilling came later to them. To be born again is to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit, but to be 'filled' is to be empowered supernaturally for service. Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. You said... but the choosing is still with him/her after that to begin the discipling proccess; the denial of self unto becoming a son of God. So-o-o-o many stop short right here! Because of 'cost counting' the whole Christian doctrine has been altered [watered down] to accomodate the luke warm and carnal Christian. I agree that 'doctrine' has often been watered down. Mark 7:13 Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye. 2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; "This is a condition Paul addresses at great length and John's revelation speaks to, also. The latest [severe] watering down came just the other night in Minnesota at the Episcopal" It is my understanding that this began many years ago (20) when the Episcopal leaders ruled that the Word of God was not the infallibale Word and therefore logic and reason were ruled superior. Since I am not familiar with their doctrine, this is hear say...But I believe this is the first step for all 'watering down'. God bless |
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133 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | gracefull | 92406 | ||
Part 1 Hi Ken, Thank you for your response. That does make things clearer. Good communication takes patience and kindness..Let's try to maintain that for the forum's sake. This creates a good atmosphere for searching and learning. You said... "I'm saying the infilling is NOT for salvation because that's what the Blood of Christ has accomplished." I agree You said... "Righteous people who have never heard the name of Christ to worship Him, will be in Heaven because of the shed Blood of Christ." I disagree...before Christ there were no righteous people. Romans 3:9-11 What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; 10 as it is written, "THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE; 11 THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD; Romans 10:13-15 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! The 'rightous' dead before Christ were those who died in faith having not received the promise. they died still looking for the coming kingdom of God. Hebrews 11:13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. "Jesus died for all men everywhere." I agree, but all men must ACCEPT that provision. Romans 10:8-10 8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. You said... "Those righteous who died in their sins, He set free when He went to Paradise. Contrawise, those unrighteous weren't in Paradise to be saved." I agree, but that was strictly those who died prior to Jesus' redemptive work on the cross, and not those since. This is the cold hard fact Christians have to live with when we are not part of an evangelic ministry of any kind, in any manner. To be continued....... |
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134 | josiebible, where does it say we can ask | Romans | gracefull | 92353 | ||
Prayer is supplication, petition,confession, praise, communication with God. All asking of God is prayer. God bless |
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135 | The Word of God is Perfect. | 1 Cor 13:10 | gracefull | 92352 | ||
Hello dwilde, You said, "The hand and the foot and the ear may have different points of view but they all agree that they are part of the same body." I agree, but it truly makes me sad to realize so many are missing out on this empowerment of the Holy Spirit, therefore not reaching their full potential of ministry. Each of us is a part of the body with our assigned 'gifts' or Charismata. 1 Corinthians 12 15 If the foot says, "Because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body," it is not for this reason any the less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear says, "Because I am not an eye, I am not a part of the body," it is not for this reason any the less a part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? 18 But now God has placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired. 19 If they were all one member, where would the body be? 20 But now there are many members, but one body. 21 And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; or again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." 22 On the contrary, it is much truer that the members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary; 23 and those members of the body which we deem less honorable, on these we bestow more abundant honor, and our less presentable members become much more presentable, 24 whereas our more presentable members have no need of it. But God has so composed the body, giving more abundant honor to that member which lacked, 25 so that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 26 And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. 27 Now you are Christ's body, and individually members of it. 28 And God HAS APPOINTED IN THE CHURCH, FIRST APOSTLES, SECOND PROPHETS, THIRD TEACHERS, THEN MIRACLES, THEN THE GIFTS OF HEALING, HELPS, ADMINISTRATIONS, VARIOUS KINDS OF TONGUES. 29 All are not apostles, are they? All are not prophets, are they? All are not teachers, are they? All are not workers of miracles, are they? 30 All do not have gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak with tongues, do they? All do not interpret, do they? 31 But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a still more excellent way. God bless |
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136 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | gracefull | 92350 | ||
Hello Ken, Thank you for your response. So based on the statement below I gather you believe all born again believers have not entered the kingdom of God. That this actually happens at the time of the infilling of the Holy Spirit? Is this correct understanding? "Entering is a choosing on our part. If we choose then we are gifted with the Holy Ghost for entry and that we might see the kingdom to become a son of God. "Luke 14:27-28 [NASB]" Thank you again for your responses God bless |
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137 | The rod of correction, could it also mea | Prov 20:30 | gracefull | 92343 | ||
Radioman2, Can external discipline truly cleanse the heart? No...so is this speaking of will and actions or thought processes? One might believe that our physical discipline can cleans our sin nature but we know only the new birth enables us to be developed into the divine likeness of Christ from the heart. 2 Peter 1:3-5 3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; What do you think Proverbs means by innermost being? God bless |
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138 | God can use woman in the ministry? | Gal 3:28 | gracefull | 92342 | ||
Hello gruvebana, 1 Corinthians 11:5 This verse indirectly addresses this question. Paul himself is saying here that indeed women were permitted to prophesy, teach, etc as long as she has a covering. The covering being the approval of her husband or pastor. Women are not to usurp their authority. Since this sounds like a contradiction to Timothy's statement in 1 Timothy 2:12, one must ask for wisdom to explain the difference. But clearly based on 1 Corinthians 11:5 women were allowed to participate in public worship and ministry. 1 Corinthians 11:5 And any woman who [publicly] prays or prophesies (teaches, refutes, reproves, admonishes, or comforts) when she is bareheaded dishonors her head (her husband); it is the same as [if her head were] shaved. If you go to word search and type in this topic you will probably find more discussion than you care to read. Hope this helps, God bless |
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139 | Born into the Kingdom of God? | Luke 16:18 | gracefull | 92340 | ||
But it's not a figure of speech, Curtman. It's a clear mistake to think one can be born into the kingdom of God. So being on the right page is not the issue here. Jn 3.3,5 make it plain that one MUST be born again to see it and enter it IF one chooses. Ken, will you elaborate on this statement? You seem to be saying there is something we do to enter the kingdom of God after we are born again. Can you be more specific? Can I also get your comments on Colossians 1:12- 14? Colossians 1:12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: God bless |
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140 | josiebible, where does it say we can ask | Romans | gracefull | 92339 | ||
Searcher , what is the word we use to describe communication with God? Prayer? What is 'asking God? Prayer... God bless |
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