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121 | speaking in tounges | 1 Cor 12:30 | Vintage68 | 215181 | ||
Hi strts5 I have enjoyed your posts. Just as a possible help for you,Morant61 once posted that he was having trouble with loosing his posts before they would be finished, and he started to use an E-Mail then copying and pasting it to the forum. I find this to be a good way to do it, with the added advantage of a spell check, which a lot of people can also use:-) Hope this helps you Vintage68 |
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122 | speaking in tounges | 1 Cor 12:30 | Vintage68 | 215178 | ||
John Goodnight God Bless Vintage68 |
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123 | speaking in tounges | 1 Cor 12:30 | Vintage68 | 215175 | ||
Hi Morant61 No Tim, to the contrary, I believe you are the one that has misread my post. The use of Mr. Copeland's name, was an example of someone I felt you, would never recommend to anyone. I then used your own quotes, about Mr. MacArthur, to demonstrate the fact, he is not to be trusted either. Based on the same criteria, used to judge Mr. Copeland. The bible being the sole authority, You would do well to take everything Dr. MacArthur says with several grains of salt. In your correction of Asure, as to her mistaken beliefs. Because this man was not someone to be trusted, and your admonishing her to beware, he then looses all credibility. Your own words, demonstrate, this man has intentionally taken the Word of God, set it aside, or twisted it to mean whatever he wanted it to mean, then voiced his own beliefs above those of the bible in "several very unusual positions in his various books". Thereby making merchandise of the body of Christ. In doing these things he labels himself as a deceiver. A deceiver is someone that we are to beware of. Vintage68 |
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124 | speaking in tounges | 1 Cor 12:30 | Vintage68 | 215173 | ||
Hi John I had hope when I first posted, but was sadly mistaken;-( Vintage68 |
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125 | speaking in tounges | 1 Cor 12:30 | Vintage68 | 215169 | ||
Hi John Nevermind Vintage68 |
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126 | speaking in tounges | 1 Cor 12:30 | Vintage68 | 215166 | ||
Hi John Paul did not need to take 3 chapters on how tongues were to be used, in order for him to say, these Gifts of the Holy Ghost, this speaking in tongues, it's all wrong, please for Gods sake stop doing it! You, and others seem to be under the impression, that is exactly what he did say. Why not study the matter with the guidance of the Holy Ghost? The problem with this thread is, Paul did take 3 chapters to talk about the proper use of these Gifts. This whole discussion thus far, has only been about everyone trying to make their points, using all three chapters to do so. In order to do proper exegesis. Each chapter in order needs to be examined in the context of what is being said within that chapter. The discussion thus far has not been so, it has sadly been a putting forth of personal views, experiences, presuppositions, and the like. It would be nice if the people on this Forum, put aside their own personal doctrines, beliefs, prejudices. Then set about the task of doing the thing, this forum was designed to do. What I see needs to be done, is that everyone stop posting on this thread, step away from it, take off until Tuesday, whereupon a new thread would be started. During this time of rest, pray for an open heart, and mind, and a willingness to accept the truth from the WORD of God. Biblical exegesis is a critical explanation or interpretation of the Bible. The goal of Biblical exegesis is to find the meaning of the text which then leads to discovering its significance or relevance. (From Wikipedia) an explanation or critical interpretation of a text (From Merriam-Webster dictionary) critical explanation or interpretation of a text or portion of a text, esp. of the Bible. (From Dictionary.com) Vintage68 |
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127 | speaking in tounges | 1 Cor 12:30 | Vintage68 | 215162 | ||
Hi Morant61 There are many more scriptures saying basically the same as this one, but I feel one is sufficient to convey the meaning of what is being said. Would this scripture be a fair assessment of Kenneth Copeland ministries? In light of scripture, how is it possible to endorse a ministry that has clearly twisted scripture? James 3:12 Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh. I love Dr. MacArthur, but he has a major blind spot when it comes to spiritual gifts. He has proposed several very unusual positions in his various books about spiritual gifts. Dr. MacArthur tries to hard to discredit tongues, and by doing so, he twists the Scriptures on this topic. I would take anything Dr. MacArthur says about spiritual gifts with several grains of salt. On everything else, he is awesome. Vintage68 |
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128 | Leave possesions to realize GOD | Genesis | Vintage68 | 215137 | ||
Hi keliy The story you cite as a parable in Luke 18:18-30 is not a parable, it was a conversation that took place between Jesus and a certain ruler. It really happened as stated. So in actuality, when His disciples asked Him, who can even be saved? And Jesus said, "The things which are impossible with men are possible with God." He was really saying, that if all men, would only follow Him, as he was saying for them to do, God would make it possible for them to do so. Because man in his own power can do nothing. The rich ruler with all his wealth, and self-righteousness in his keeping of the law, the one thing he lacked more than anything else was "FAITH". If you would take the time to read the three chapters, Matt.19, Mark 10, Luke 18 You will see Jesus is teaching on having FAITH above everything else. His teaching on faith is then followed by the rich young ruler discussion. Mark 10:14 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! It isn't just the fact he had great riches, it was that he had more faith in the riches he had, than he did in God. The whole thing is more than salvation, and living a Christian life. Vintage68 |
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129 | speaking in tounges | 1 Cor 12:30 | Vintage68 | 215131 | ||
Hi Julia Marie In going back to your original statement. You can now place that scripture in John 16:23 alongside this scripture which is totally within context. As a matter of fact the context of this scripture is only about PRAYER. Luke 11:1-13 But in order to find the full context of John 16:23, we need to also look at the following verse. John 16:24 24.) Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. So we can see from verse ( 24 ) your within the grounds of context. But there is that troubling piece at the beginning of verse ( 23 ) John 16:23 23.) "And in that day ye shall ask me nothing." This part of the verse actually refers to the preceding thought, which is about the disciples asking Him questions before His crucifixion which would be the next day. As far as your statement about Eph. 6:18 you judge it for yourself wether your belief is really correct, given that it says in 1 Cor. 14:4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. If you are praying in the Spirit, praying in unknown tongues, then you are the only one that is being edified. I fully understand what you are trying to say about praying at all times, our (Language), is inadequate, besides when you are praying in the Spirit, you are being prayed for by the Holy Ghost, your also praising, and worshiping God. It isn't just our asking for things, how would your getting a new job edify you in the inner man? That would bring no edification at all would it. I believe Satan cannot understand the tongues of a prayer language God has given to His people for the sole purpose of their edification. Otherwise we may as well pray using our own language, and understanding. Those are the times when the Holy Ghost, takes the opportunity to pray with groaning's which cannot be uttered Rom. 8:26 Vintage68 |
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130 | Do the dead praise God? | Luke 16:23 | Vintage68 | 215099 | ||
Hi humility This is my belief, about the death of Lazarus, verse by verse John 11:4,11,14,23,24,25,26,43,44 4.) ("This sickness is not unto death") Speaking about a spiritual death. 11.) ("Our friend Lazarus sleepeth") Speaking about a physical death. 14.) ("Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.") Speaking again about a physical death. So we see, Jesus Himself says, that someone that is physically dead, is sleeping. 23.) ("Thy brother shall rise again.") Speaking about physical life. 24.) ("I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.") Speaking about spiritual life. 25.) ("Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:") Even if we are dead physically, we are still alive spiritually. 26.) ("And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.") By living our lives in Jesus while we are physically alive, our flesh will die, but we will never die spiritually. 43.) ("he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.") Speaking about a physical life. Lazarus was already alive spiritually. Now going to Thess.4 we can see the same words being used. It appears as though when this body of flesh dies, it is laid to rest (SLEEP) the word sleep is never used in relation to the spirit (soul) sleeping. 1 Thess. 4 14.) For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15.) For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16.) For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17.) Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. I am not sure if it says anywhere in the bible, the spirit leaves the body when the body dies. We can assume this when we look at this passage. But it is not definite. 2 Cor. 5 :6,8 6.) Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: 8.) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Vintage68 |
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131 | Do the dead praise God? | Luke 16:23 | Vintage68 | 215081 | ||
Hi Searcher56 Where will we be, if not Heaven 1.) Bosom of Abraham? 2.) Paradise? 3.) The presence of the Lord? Vintage68 |
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132 | Business and following Lord | Luke 18:22 | Vintage68 | 215066 | ||
Hi Rajeeb The absolute number 1 answer to that question is, from the lips of Jesus. Matt.13:44, Luke 18:22 The example of that job recommendation is the life of Paul. Other than that the bible does not tell us to get jobs in the world, God wants you to devote your whole life to His service. But if you cannot, then find a position where you feel comfortable. If you would feel better digging ditches, than doing the job you now do, God will honor your choice, as long as you can say that you are devoting your days work to His Glory. Can you say that now, about the position you are holding? Vintage68 |
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133 | Holy Spirit convicts of sin? | 2 Tim 2:15 | Vintage68 | 215062 | ||
Hi strts5 From your answer to John, I think you might like reading 1 John 3 Vintage68 |
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134 | Holy Spirit convicts of sin? | 2 Tim 2:15 | Vintage68 | 215061 | ||
Hi strts5 From what I have read of your thoughts, this may answer them. Rom.8 Vintage68 |
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135 | speaking in tounges | 1 Cor 12:30 | Vintage68 | 215038 | ||
Hi walkforchrist The answer to your question is "no" you do not have to speak in tongues in order to have the Holy Ghost, because you receive the Holy Ghost upon your conversion. In other words, you get the Holy Ghost when you get saved. As a note if you would like to take a look in the KJV. You will see the use of (the Holy Ghost) 89 times. I hope the following will suffice in clarifying some of your beliefs, and at the same time adding to your knowledge, we are told by Paul to seek a lot more than just speaking in tongues. I have added the brackets for greater clarification. 1 Corinthians 14 1.) Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, (but rather that ye may prophesy.) 2.) (For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men,) (but unto God:) (for no man understandeth him;) (howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.) 3.) (But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification,) (and exhortation, and comfort.) 4.) (He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself;) (but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.) 5.) (I would that ye all spake with tongues) ( but rather that ye prophesied:) (for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues,) (except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.) Now the question would be, why are the Pentacostal Churches the only ones advocating the use of tongues for the believer, if this is not supported in scripture? But as you can see, we have been clearly told by Paul, that it is for our edification that we (should speak in unknown tongues). Then for the edification of the church, if (we would prophesy, or interpret the tongues spoken) in the church. Now as far as misuses within the church setting, yes there are, but that confusion comes from MAN, not GOD. Man has from the beginning, corrupted everything God has ever given to Man. Whenever you are told by someone that this, or that is to be believed, question it. Ask for verification, just as you have done with the question you have asked today. Hope this helps. Vintage68 |
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136 | Where is this date from? | Gen 7:12 | Vintage68 | 215036 | ||
Hi BMyers Just for a clarification on my part. I am stating that the flood took place in the year 1656 period. Not that it was a BC date. Time then started again as far as I am concerned after the flood. The experts with all of their educated guesses, are all coming from Exidus backwards to the flood. I on the other hand am coming from Adam forward to the flood. If you put the two time frames together it comes out to approximately 4000 - 5000 years from Adam to Jesus. Depending on the expert. As far an age of the Earth, that is a completely different matter. We all know and agree that it took 6 days for the creation, God resting on the 7th. But from that point on we have no evidence as to how long Adam, and Eve were in the garden before expulsion. So as far as I am concerned, it could be as long as the geologists say it is. We just don't know. Vintage68 |
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137 | Place where Bible stood still one hour | Joshua | Vintage68 | 215029 | ||
Hi BMyers I fully agree, but the answer you gave originally could have been taken differently. Some people may argue that. The Earth is not the center, the Sun is. Others may say, that couldn't have happened because everything would have sailed off into outer space. See what I mean. Just wanted clarification. :-) There is one other point to be made the Moon also stood still, not just the Sun. Vintage68 |
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138 | In the fullness of time! | NT general | Vintage68 | 215027 | ||
Hi humility Everything you say is true. But I dont believe God could. Look at it this way, if you throw a rock into a pond, the ripples will go out until the fullness of time when they reach the shore. Is there any way of stopping those ripples that you have set into motion by your action? Likewise there was not any way of stopping those ripples through time that Adam had set into motion. Everything had to be acted out the way it was for Jesus to be born at the fullness of time. That is how far reaching Adams act of disobedience was. Vintage68 |
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139 | when are baby going to heaven | NT general | Vintage68 | 215025 | ||
HI horse In answer to your question. Why would they not go to heaven? As far as any age of accountability, we are all born with sin. 1 Cor. 7:14 is only talking about the children being legitimate or not. Rom. 9:11 is only in relation to the two spoken of, Jacob, and his brother Esau Vintage68 |
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140 | Place where Bible stood still one hour | Joshua | Vintage68 | 215021 | ||
Hi BMyers What did you mean by saying? "I'm not sure about the sun standing still for an hour" Vintage68 |
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