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121 | Creeds and Confessions Needful? | Bible general Archive 4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205879 | ||
Praise God! |
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122 | homosexual brain wired that way at birth | 1 Cor 6:9 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205793 | ||
Greetings Q, Have you reconciled what you will do? Steve |
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123 | psychic vs prophet difference | 1 Cor 14:3 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205790 | ||
Tamara, I'm sure you mean well but to apologize for "every one" as if every one or anyone for that matter has done something wrong is a misrepresentation of others. Just so happens, the people in here who redirect such things as was being said care deeply. Not only for the one who's understanding does not line up with God's word, but also for the many who read along. To approach it with the warm fuzzy love of the world and leave the person in error is not love at all but rather self promoting and desire to be liked by the world. Consider this... Ephesians 4:17-25 (NASB) 17 So this I say, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind, 18 being darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardness of their heart; 19 and they, having become callous, have given themselves over to sensuality for the practice of every kind of impurity with greediness. 20 But you did not learn Christ in this way, 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught in Him, just as truth is in Jesus, 22 that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, 23 and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth. 25 Therefore, laying aside falsehood, SPEAK TRUTH EACH ONE of you WITH HIS NEIGHBOR, for we are members of one another. "Love is the Queen of the Christian graces. It is a holy disposition given to us when we are born again by God. It is the love of God shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. True spiritual love is characterized by meekness and gentleness, yet it is vastly superior to the courtesies and kindnesses of the flesh." "We must be careful not to confuse human sentimentality, carnal pleasantries, human amiability and affability with true spiritual love. The love God commands, first to Himself and then to others, is not human love. It is not the indulgent, self-seeking love which is in us by nature. If we indulgently allow our children to grow up with little or, no Scriptural discipline, Proverbs plainly says we do not love them, regardless of the human sentimentality and affection we may feel for them. Love is not a sentimental pampering of one another with a loose indifference as to our walk and obedience before the Lord. Glossing over one another's faults to ingratiate ourselves in their esteem is not spiritual love." "The true nature of Christian love is a righteous principle which seeks the highest good of others. It is a powerful desire to promote their welfare. The exercise of love is to be in strict conformity to the revealed will of God. We must love in the truth. Love among the brethren is far more than an agreeable society where views are the same. It is loving them for what we see of Christ in them, loving them for Christ's sake." "The Lord Jesus Himself is our example. He was not only thoughtful, gentle, self-sacrificing and patient, but He also corrected His mother, used a whip in the Temple, Severely scolded His doubting disciples, and denounced hypocrites. True spiritual love is above all faithful to God and uncompromising towards all that is evil. We cannot declare, 'Peace and Safety' when in reality there is spiritual decay and ruin!" "True spiritual love is very difficult to exercise because it is not our natural love. By nature we would rather love sentimentally and engender good feelings. Also many times true spiritual love is not received in love, but is hated as the Pharisees hated it. We must pray that God will fill us with His love and enable us to exercise it without dissimulation toward all." - A. W. Pink Steve |
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124 | homosexual brain wired that way at birth | 1 Cor 6:9 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205730 | ||
In the eyes of God it does not matter what we humans say. He said it is sin, it is sin. We can claim anything we want but it does not change the way God views it! His word is the measure of truth. Not our understanding. Perhaps a study on the sinful nature of mankind would help you understand why gays would cling to the lie that since is spreading about how they were born. Here's a start. 1 Corinthians 2:14 (NASB) But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised. Romans 8:5-8 (NASB) 8:5 For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 8:6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace, 8:7 because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so, 8:8 and those who are in the flesh cannot please God. Steve |
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125 | psychic vs prophet difference | Heb 1:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205725 | ||
Okay, now that you have given your opinion of what you think, please provide us with scripture that teaches what you believe. Let me save you some time. There are none to be found! Steve PS. You might want to review the terms of use on this site. There is a statement in there which I am providing for your reference. "Postings must be Biblically based and not opposing the Bible's sole authority (sola Scriptura), Christianity, or the deity of Jesus Christ." |
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126 | homosexual brain wired that way at birth | Lev 18:22 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205718 | ||
No, your disagreement is not with me. I'm only repeating what God's word says of the matter. I agree with Him. We need only look at what he says and can with all confidence know that anything that contradicts His word is false. Also, consider wisely what you have said regarding your faith. I'm not sure what your intent was so I don't mean to put words in your mouth. But the way it reads, your faith is actually in since and not God. I mean you know harm but your post is absolutely contradictory to the word of God and even God himself. Again, I caution you to consider wisely your understanding. Steve |
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127 | No Fruit? | John 15:8 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205493 | ||
Jim, I know what you teach. I've seen you push it on the forum already. Matthew 28:18-20 (NASB) 18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." This if for us as well! I reject your teaching and where it comes from! Paul said it better then I could! 1 Corinthians 15:3-9 (NASB) 15:3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 15:4 and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 15:5 and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 15:6 After that He appeared to more than five hundred brethren at one time, most of whom remain until now, but some have fallen asleep; 15:7 then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles; 15:8 and last of all, as to one untimely born, He appeared to me also. 15:9 For I am the least of the apostles, and not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. Steve |
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128 | No Fruit? | John 15:8 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205479 | ||
Greetings Sister Val, Thanks again for the response! I don't know about you but I'm enjoying the discussion :-) I think fruit here is broad in it's meaning. I think the making of disciples is one measure of fruit. But to say we must first make disciples would limit the application of the meaning. Abiding in Him is much much more then making disciples. It is as He says John 15:9-10 (NASB) 15:9 "Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love. 15:10 "If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love. You said something I want to key on to stir some thought on this as I believe it applies to what is meant by fruit. You said " Ok, now to application to me - how am I to obey this verse in my life. I have heard Christ's call to me. I responsed by following Him and all that entails." Keep in mind I am not judging you okay :-) But when you say you responded by following Him and ALL THAT ENTAILS I have to wonder, has any one of us actually reached "all that entails"? What need of pruning is there if we have? If making new disciples were the only fruit then I could see the constant need of pruning. But there is more to it then making disciples. It is keeping all His commandments! Not just once or twice but at all times. The more we are pruned, the more we become like Christ. Consider this. My original question would be much easier to answer if the measure of fruit were only new converts. This is one of the reasons I struggle with where I am at because it is much more then that. Even if it were, I would still be left with trying to understand if it is God leading me on to something else or is it me, not abiding in Him as I should. But there is one thing you said that really stands out to me and I want to thank you for the reminder. I thank you for all your thoughts on this but this is important. You said "prayer I think is the key - everything we do is bathed in prayer - being sensitive to hearing God's answer is key." Yes it is! And not that I don't know this, but perhaps I have found myself thinking my way through this too much instead of spending more time in prayer. Thanks for the precious reminder! Steve |
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129 | No Fruit? | John 15:8 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205475 | ||
John, Thanks for the response. It’s actually turned out to be a good discussion. Lot’s to consider and work through :-) I would say most assuredly making disciples is included in the fruit. Just a quick example! John 15:10 (NASB) 10 "If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love. Matthew 28:18-20 (NASB) 18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Keep in mind. I have not said that the number of converts is the measure of the fruit that is produced. In fact I believe this is in part what Doc was pointing out and which I understand. Correct me if I miss represent you Doc :-) We sometimes view numbers as a direct correlation to success. But one need only look at many of the mega churches where Christ is never preached and see numbers is not the best indicator. You ask “Question I have to ask myself: If we abide in Him, and His love, how is it that we, move on, and to where do we move?” Well, consider this. John 15:2 (NASB) 2 "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. From this we can understand that at a minimum, there must be fruit! And what does it say, every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit.” So, there is a progression here, from fruit to more fruit. And in verse 5 we see “much fruit”. So, despite ones view that making disciples is or is not fruit, how does one not move on and produce more fruit and even much fruit? If there is one who completely abides in Him, I would travel far to observe him if only for a day! Steve |
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130 | No Fruit? | John 15:8 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205457 | ||
Val, I went back and read your other post after seeing this one. I may have misunderstood you. I thought you were pointing out (with your question) that in fact fruit did consist of preaching the gospel and the conversion of new believers. I may still be confused on what you are asking so correct me if I'm still misunderstanding :-) Are you saying and/or asking, because Christ had not died yet that the fruit of a disciple would not include the gospel message? If so, are we to believe the revelation that had been given them was only partial? What would we include in "all things that I have heard from My Father"? John 15:15 (NASB) "No longer do I call you slaves, for the slave does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I have heard from My Father I have made known to you. Again, if I'm misunderstanding just turn me around :-) It's late and I'm cross eyed right now :-) Steve |
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131 | No Fruit? | John 15:8 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205448 | ||
Doc, Thanks! And I get your point :-) Steve |
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132 | No Fruit? | John 15:8 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205445 | ||
Val, It seems to me the fruit could be considered in a broader context. Not just us growing as disciples, but also as you have pointed out. Part of being a disciple is preaching the gospel which we know is the the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes! Amen! Steve |
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133 | No Fruit? | John 15:8 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205439 | ||
Jeff, "Deeper consideration of why there is little or no fruit would require evaluating our own obedience and participation. " I agree. But considering the measure, in all my walk I have always found myself to fall short. This is part of the struggle! Yes, move on can be either or both :-) Steve |
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134 | No Fruit? | John 15:8 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205438 | ||
Doc, I think I understand what your saying. And in fact, I was thinking in the broader since of the meaning. The desire to bear much fruit is to do more. Grow as a disciple of Christ. Not only in my walk, but in His work. But isn't there a broader meaning to bearing fruit? Would we not see others not only becoming disciples of Christ but growing as disciples of Christ? Steve |
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135 | No Fruit? | John 15:8 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205387 | ||
Sorry, I posted as a note instead of a question. Disregard this one! Steve |
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136 | No Fruit? | John 15:8 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205385 | ||
John 15:8 (NASB) "My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples." The desire is to bear much fruit! The question is, if we find ourselves in a place where not much fruit or perhaps no fruit is being produced that perhaps it is God's way of telling us to move on? Steve |
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137 | Apollinarianism | John 1:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205265 | ||
Apollinarianism was the heresy taught by Apollinaris the Younger, bishop of Laodicea in Syria about 361. He taught that the Logos of God, which became the divine nature of Christ, took the place of the rational human soul of Jesus and that the body of Christ was a glorified form of human nature. In other words, though Jesus was a man, He did not have a human mind but that the mind of Christ was solely divine. Apollinaris taught that the two natures of Christ could not coexist within one person. His solution was to lessen the human nature of Christ. - Taken from www.carm.org See http://www.carm.org/heresy/apollinarianism.htm to see more. |
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138 | The subtlety of false teaching | Titus 3:10 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205238 | ||
The subtlety of false teaching is that it uses the Word of God but misrepresents its teaching. There is no real threat posed to the Christian church by those who teach something explicitly and overtly anti-biblical, anti-Christ, and anti-God. But there is great danger to the church from subtle teaching that appears to be biblical and pulls away unwary souls from the faith. - John MacArthur | ||||||
139 | Just out of curiosity. | Phil 1:23 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205119 | ||
It appears perhaps "Context" may be why we keep seeing the unorthodox teachings and understanding. That's not to say I have mastered it either so I understand the struggle. Steve |
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140 | An interesting discussion/question | Romans | humbledbyhisgrace | 205091 | ||
Perhaps you can understand my dilemma if I explain. Your teachings are riddled with that of the Jehovah Witnesses cult. I know you have said you are not a Jehovah Witnesses. Or, rather you said you were not a "JW". Yet you continue to spout their teachings. It is interesting your teachings are the same as theirs considering they are as you say your own understanding of scripture. Also, considering their Theocratic War Strategy (i.e. they approve of and practice the use of hiding the truth from God's enemies to protect God's cause) I'm a bit skeptical. I've never known one to have so many of the same teachings as theirs and not been a member. Can you see my dilemma? Steve |
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