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121 | reply for new creation ... thank you | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 103013 | ||
joelk The following article comes from the ACLJ's web-site. Here is a brief statement by them, concerning their position on the rights of Christian workers in the workplace. ACLJ's Position "Contrary to what many liberal advocacy groups would like, there is no law requiring the workplace to be a religion-free zone. Federal and state laws protect the religious freedoms of employers and employees. Employers can run their business in conformance with godly principles, and employees cannot be forced to act in a manner that conflicts with their religious beliefs. For instance, Christian employers may hold and participate in voluntary chapel services and prayer meetings for employees, and employees can share their faith with co-workers during breaks or free time, so long as it is not disruptive. As our society becomes increasingly more secularized, the ACLJ is regularly asked to advise employers and employees about their right to express their faith in the workplace. The ACLJ is committed to defending the rights of believers in the workplace. Whether it involves the right of a pharmacist to refuse to dispense abortion pills, the right of an employer to pray with willing employees, or the right of a librarian to wear a cross necklace, the ACLJ is on the frontlines against efforts to violate the religious freedoms of believers as employees and employers." you can go to this web-page which can be located at; http://aclj.org/resources/workrts/index.asp Hope this helps you New Creature |
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122 | about taking someone to court | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 103043 | ||
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123 | "By the power vested in me" | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 104996 | ||
I was taught that marriage was instituted by God. If that is so, then why must the preacher add the following words to the marriage rites; "By the power vested in me by the state of ______________ (fill in the blank), I now pronounce you man and wife." If preachers need to be vested by the state with certain powers to officially sanction marriage, then isn't the state violating it's own principles of "separation of church and state", by interferring with religion? Here is what our Bill of Rights states: In the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the wording is clear, that; "Congress, shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." It seems that government has become entangled in religion by violationg the establishment clause in this 1st Amendment, because they have said that the church and preachers need to be vested with power from the state to legally perform weddings. What think ye? New Creature |
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124 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 105899 | ||
"The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws." Tacitus William Henry Seward who served under Abraham Lincoln once said something very important. He said: "There is a higher law than the Constitution." Your question also brings to mind what John F. Kennedy once said; "the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forbears fought are still at issue around the globe - the belief that the rights of man come not from the genorisity of the state but from the hand of God." Finally Abraham Lincoln believed that it is the Constitutional right of the people to overthrow Goverment if they should ever get weary of it. Lincoln said; "This country, with it's institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they can exercise their constitutional right of amending it, or their revolutionary right to desmember or overthrow it." Just some off the wall food for thought for you and others Shalom New Creature |
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125 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 105984 | ||
If you want Scriptural support for civil disobedience, I will give you two examples. One from the Old Testament and another from the New Testament. Ex 1:15 And the king of Egypt spake to the Hebrew midwives, of which the name of the one was Shiphrah, and the name of the other Puah: Ex 1:16 And he said, When ye do the office of a midwife to the Hebrew women, and see them upon the stools; if it be a son, then ye shall kill him: but if it be a daughter, then she shall live. Ex 1:17 But the midwives feared God, and DID NOT AS THE KING OF EGYPT COMMANDED THEM, but saved the men children alive. (Capitalization mine for emphasis) In Acts 4, Peter and John were commanded not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus. Then in Acts 5, we see the Apostles disregarding the previous orders, and they are found again teaching in Jesus name. The Apostles rule was; "We must obey God rather than men!" Acts 5:29. We are citizens of Heaven and as Seward whom I quoted in my previous reply said: "There is a higher law than the Constitution" We owe first allegiance to God. We are in this world, but not of this world. We currently are sojourning on enemy territory. Finally civil law is instituted mainly for the ungodly, not the righteous man, in Christ. 1 Tim. 1:9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, If you want Scriptural support for civil disobedience, I will give you two examples. One from the Old Testament and another from the New Testament. Ex 1:15 And the king of Egypt spake to the Hebrew midwives, of which the name of the one was Shiphrah, and the name of the other Puah: Ex 1:16 And he said, When ye do the office of a midwife to the Hebrew women, and see them upon the stools; if it be a son, then ye shall kill him: but if it be a daughter, then she shall live. Ex 1:17 But the midwives feared God, and DID NOT AS THE KING OF EGYPT COMMANDED THEM, but saved the men children alive. (Capitalization mine for emphasis) In Acts 4, Peter and John were commanded not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus. Then in Acts 5, we see that the Apostles disregarding the previous orders, and they are found again teaching in Jesus name. The Apostles rule was; "We must obey God rather than men!" Acts 5:29. We are citizens of Heaven and as Seward whom I quoted in my previous reply said: "There is a higher law than the Constitution" We owe first allegiance to God. We are in this world, but not of this world. We currently are sojourning on enemy territory. Finally civil law is instituted mainly for the ungodly, not the righteous man, in Christ. 1 Tim. 1:8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; 1 Tim. 1:9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, 1 Tim. 1:10 For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; If you want other Biblical examples of civil disobedience I would be glad to provide you with them. Shalom New Creature |
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126 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 106025 | ||
I agree Thats why I repeated the Seward quote which stated; "There is a higher law than the Constitution" Concerning whether or not the phrase "under God" should be removed or not, I personally don't see where this nation is "under God" This nation has rejected God, and has in too many instances put his law behind their backs. Abortion is the law of the land. Homosexual marriage is being legalized. While their are individuals in the Nation who have submitted theirselves to God, the majority have not done so. Lets face it the true religion of this Nation is Secular Humanism which enjoys tax exempt status, and is the only religion which receives tax support in the public school pulpits to teach evolution as if it were fact. New Creature |
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127 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 106071 | ||
Tim; While the Constitution prohibits the government from establishing a state religion, the state already has established a national religion, against the establishment clause of the First Amendment. The religion which the government has established, supports and gives tax exempt status to, is the Religion of Secular Humanism, which is a non-theistic religion. If anyone doubts that Humanism is a religion, reading the "Humanist Manifesto's will remove any doubt. Therefore the State is definetly in violation of the "establishment clause" Also consider the following: "since the theory of evolution is based on many inferences that cannot be “proven” beyond a doubt, evolution then is really a doctrine of faith, religious faith" (state of Arkansas Act 590 of 1981 - Balanced Treatment of Creation-Science and Evolution-Science Act - Section 6) "Religious evolutionary atheistic humanism does not have Sunday schools as we know them. It has effective Monday through Friday schools which are change agents for humanism. It passes no collection plates, for every citizen pays for it through government taxation." (unknown) "John Dunphy, wrote in the Humanist magazine: “I am convinced that the battle for humankinds future must be waged and won in the public school classroom by teachers who correctly perceive their role as proselytizers of a new faith. They will be ministers of another sort, utilizing a classroom instead of a pulpit to convey humanist values in whatever subject they teach. The classroom must and will become an arena of conflict between the old and the new. The rotting corpse of Christianity, and the new faith of humanism.” God Bless you Tim New Creature |
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128 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 106174 | ||
Parable you said; "No one here is persecuted for their faith." So from what you believe would you classify the following cases as individuals being persecuted for the faith? In Texas, a U.S. District judge decreed that any student uttering the word "Jesus" at his school's graduation would be arrested and locked up. "And make no mistake," announced Judge Samuel B. Kent, "the court is going to have a United States marshal in attendance at the graduation. If any student offends this court, that student will be summarily arrested and will face up to six months incarceration in the Galveston County Jail for contempt of court." In Missouri, when 4th-grader Raymond Raines bowed his head in prayer before his lunch in the cafeteria of Waring Elementary School in St. Louis, his teacher allegedly ordered him out of his seat, in full view of other students present, and sent him to the principal’s office. After his third such prayer "offense," little Raymond was segregated from his classmates, ridiculed for his religious beliefs, and given one week's detention. in Bowling Green, Kentucky in February 2002 the Logan County Public Library fired library employee Kimberly Draper, for wearing a cross pendant to work. Brenda Nichol, who works as an Instructional Assistant in the Penns Manor Area Elementary School in Clymer, PA. was suspended for one year without pay after refusing to remove a one-and-a-quarter inch cross pendant that she had been wearing on her necklace. Shalom New Creature |
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129 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 106177 | ||
Tim Good points you make Just one thought if I may add it Government is to suppose to maintain a position of neutrality towards religion, neither prohibiting it, or promoting it. New Creature |
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130 | New church? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 106950 | ||
My wife and I have always attended, and became members of the same church. Our involvement and service to the Lord was at the same church. However, I came to the point where I just didn't feel like I fit in at this church anymore, and it seemed as if all my previous joy in worship had left. When I first began attending this church, the worship format was traditional under the previous Pastor. A new Pastor came and shortly after the worship format changed from traditional to contemporary style. It was pretty mild at first, and then it began to become increasingly noisier. Lead guitar solo's and drum solo's were often included. I wanted to praise and worship Jesus, but felt unable to do so, in this setting. I then began attending our sister church 9 months ago, and believe God has led me there. My joy in worship service, and ability to give to God the worship due Him, has likewise returned. My wife however, still attends the old church, and likes it there. We are still both members of the old church, and I would like to become a member of the new church I now attend, but feel as though I cannot do so, unless my wife and I both attend together and worship together. Does this seem odd, unusual or problematic to any one in this forum? Grace to you New Creature |
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131 | New church? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 106975 | ||
Ed Thanks for your reply My wife plans on staying at the old church, because she enjoys the social functions, and friendships she has built there. Unlike myself, she places a higher priority over the social aspects of the gathering than I do. I place my priority on worship first. Thats not to say I don't enjoy social functions, I do. Actually I still keep in contact with, and occasionaly get together with those from my old church with whom I have built relationships with. Also my wife doesn't have an acute hunger or thirst to feed upon God's word. As for me, I hunger and feed spiritually upon God's word, and can't imagine going a day without spending time alone with God in His word. Whenever I try to talk with my wife about God's word or worship, she shows little or no interest. However if I mention an upcoming social event at church, then she becomes interested and desires to become involved in helping. I agree with you that God should be directing me, not my wants, or desires. And that is exactly what I believe I have been doing, seeking God's will and leading. The problem is, I believe that my wife is merely seeking her wants, desires, and happiness, in the social events and relationships with others. From this information, can you provide any further steps that I could possibly take besides prayer? Grace to you New Creature |
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132 | New church? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 106997 | ||
Ed I as well as others from church, have been praying for my wife many years now, I will continue to do so, and live before her the life that pleases Christ to the best of my God given ability. Thanks again Ed God Bless you |
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133 | New church? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 106999 | ||
justme: you said: "it is the utmost importance that you and your wife worship together" If you read both of my first two posts, which said, worship became something I could no longer do, even as much as I desired to give to God the worship which is due Him. I also stated that in the Contemporary music format, all my joy in the Lord was departing from me. I wanted to worship. At no moment did I ever think or say that Contemporary style worship music is wrong. I just know that through that style, I cannot seem to find the ability to give worship to God, who alone is the audience for my worship. And I doubt if my wife has ever worshipped in the Biblical sense. She refuses to even discuss it. I am in my mid- fifties and have found that by changing churches, I am once again enabled to worship my Lord and Savior. The worship style of the music at the church I now attend is called a blend. It's a mellow mix of some of the old favorite sacred hymns, along with a few well selected choruses. There are no drums, electric guitars, etc. It's all done with Acoustical instruments, and it blends together in a way that is very reverent. God Bless you New Creature |
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134 | 'Once saved always saved' anyscriptures? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 108986 | ||
Greetings pippy4him You can find a very well written article on this topic by following these directions. Go to the box on the right of your screen labeled Quick Search. In the empty space provided, type in the number 95250 and then click on the Search button which will take you directly to this article. This is a two part article. Part two is post number 95251 Blessings to you New Creature |
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135 | once saved always saved? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 109750 | ||
2keep In the Quick Search box to the right of this page type in 95250 or 95251, and then click the Search button for an exellent article on this topic. |
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136 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 109994 | ||
DBlesser Consider the following quotes by respected men of God "Many Christians have what we might call a "cultural holiness" They adapt to the character and behavior pattern of Christians around them. As the Christian culture around them is more or less holy, so these Christians are more or less holy. But God has not called us to be like those around us. He has called us to be like Himself" "We have a lot of markings that look like Christianity these days, but we have drastically revised the parameters. People have lowered the standards in a vain attempt to make churches look more successful than they really are. The sermons have to be uniformly positive, and the services can’t go longer than 60 minutes. Even then church is inconvenient for some, especially during football season. Showing up at church is such a burden that soon people will be faxing in their worship. Jim Cymbala The truth is that “user friendly” can be a cover-up word for carnality. The same people who want 60 minute worship services rent two hour videos and watch NBA and NFL games that run even longer. The issue is not length, but appetite. Why the misplaced desire" Jim Cymbala "It’s sad but true that many churches today have turned to recreation and entertainment in an attempt to hold the people, becoming more and more like the world." "Todays brand of Christianity is a feel good brand of Christianity" "It has been said that Christianity in America these days is 10 miles wide and a quarter inch deep" "The religion of many professing Christian’s today is based on nothing more than their own self-interests: what helps them, benefits them, contributes to their own well being. Such is not the religion of Jesus Christ." (William C. Nichols) "The true church will all emphasize: 1. The person of Jesus Christ 2. Real life as opposed to hype 3. Holiness in contrast to happiness 4. True unity, not Ecumenical compromise 5. Love of the truth Todays church sadly emphasizes: 1. Music, leader, and methods 2. Hype (masquerading as annointing) 3. Selfism (ego-driven preaching and practice) 4. Unity at any price 5. Fables replacing truth (appealing to itching ears)" Shalom New Creature |
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137 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 110016 | ||
DBlessor Let me take the time to remind you that the opinions I previously posted which you object to, come from well respected men of God, who over the years saw the sliding backwards of the church further into worldliness. These respected Christian men I quoted, know the word of God. So when I post their comments on what they saw happening to the church, and what is happening in the church, they were not by any strech of the imagination, angry at the church, and neither am I. These faithful men of God wrote down warnings for all of us, so they we might recognize where we were as a church body in the past, and how far we have strayed from where we once were. The church is becomming more and more like the world. Even Paul warned us in Acts when he said to the elders of Ephesus: Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. Acts 20:29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Acts 20:30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. Acts 20:31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. So if you disagree with what I have posted you are not mainly disagreeing with me, but more importantly with men of God who ministered and labored night and day in the word of God. Men like A. W. Tozer, and Pastor Jim Cymbala of the brooklyn Tabernacle Church, and others. These are the names of a few of the men from whom the quotes came that I posted in my 2 replys. I respect their insights and you should as well. Spoken in love in Christ Jesus name New Creature |
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138 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 110017 | ||
Dear Rowdy; Let me take the time to remind you that the opinions I previously posted which you object to, come from well respected men of God, who over the years saw the sliding backwards of the church further into worldliness. These respected Christian men I quoted, know the word of God. So when I post their comments on what they saw happening to the church, and what is happening in the church, they were not by any strech of the imagination, angry at the church, and neither am I. These faithful men of God wrote down warnings for all of us, so they we might recognize where we were as a church body in the past, and how far we have strayed from where we once were. The church is becomming more and more like the world. Even Paul warned us in Acts when he said to the elders of Ephesus: Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. Acts 20:29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Acts 20:30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. Acts 20:31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. So if you disagree with what I have posted you are not mainly disagreeing with me, but more importantly with men of God who ministered and labored night and day in the word of God. Men like A. W. Tozer, and Pastor Jim Cymbala of the brooklyn Tabernacle Church, and others. These are the names of a few of the men from whom the quotes came that I posted in my 2 replys. I respect their insights and you should as well. Spoken in love in Christ Jesus name New Creature |
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139 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 110064 | ||
mommapbs Because I love the body of Christ, it saddens me when I see that individuals think we need to court the world's methods, and music to attract people into the church. Much of the music in the church today, sounds so similar to the world's music, and even the lyrics are so shallow and empty. One humble pastor even told me personally that much of what is called Christian music today is nothing more than and attempt for people to make money, using the label "Christian" The following Scripture seems relevant to this issue: Ezek. 33:31 they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness. Ezek. 33:32 And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not. Grace and peace be with you New Creature |
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140 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | New Creature | 110067 | ||
DBlesser Much of what is labeled "Christian Music" today is secular and worldly. Consider the following; Rich Mullins said: "I'm really sick of all this heavy-handed Christianity. Musicians take themselves too seriously. They should have more FUN, and they should stop preaching unless that's what God has called them to. If I want to hear a sermon, I'll go to church, thank you." (CCM magazine, April, 1987, p. 12) Here's what a secular reporter in the Birmingham News wrote after watching a Michael W. Smith concert: "If you weren’t familiar with Michael W. Smith’s standing in the world of contemporary Christian music, you might attend one of his concerts and come out none the wiser." (The Birmingham News, Feb. 12, 1993 p. 5c) Michael W. Smith's album, Change Your World, has 2819 words — Jesus occurs — ZERO! Michael W. Smith's album, I’ll Lead You Home, has 2046 words — Jesus occurs — ZERO! Michael W. Smith's album, Live the Life, has over 1100 words — Jesus occurs — you guessed it — ZERO! Michael W. Smith Smith’s concerts are filled with teenage girls who "scream out their affection for him" (not the Lord Jesus Christ). Here’s how Inside Music, Jan/Feb 91, describes a Smith concert: "His concerts draw hundreds of thousands of fans each year, mostly teenage girls who scream out their AFFECTION FOR HIM non-stop throughout. . . . To his fans, Smith is the absolute greatest there is, BAR NONE . . ." Even CCM artist, Michael Card, admits that much of CCM — is NOT Christian: "The lyrics of a good number of the songs don’t betray anything specifically Christian —they may have some moral message, but not a lot of the big songs are identifiably Christian. . ." (Can't Buy Me Love, Christianity Today, May 20, 1996, p. 25) True Christian music lifts-up and praises the Lord Jesus Christ — not man. Much modern Contemporary Christian Music glorifies man: Lastly the following Scripture seems revelant to modern man-centered worship. this is a rebellious people, ... that will not hear the law of the LORD: Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, PROPHESY NOT UNTO US RIGHT THINGS, SPEAK UNTO US SMOOTH THINGS, PROPHESY DECEITS. Is. 30:9-10 Micah 2:11 If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie, saying, I will prophesy unto thee of wine and of strong drink; he shall even be the prophet of this people. Ezek. 33:31 they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness. Ezek. 33:32 And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not. It's sad that those in the Old Testament refused to hear the voices of their prophets, who would have brought them back to the Lord from whom they were drifting away from. And it is even much sadder that many today pay no attention to the voices of those crying in the wilderness for us to return to a pure undefiled worship of God, and His Son Jesus Christ. Love New Creature |
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