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121 | Who made Sunday a day of worship | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 42655 | ||
Elder- We are not under the O.T. law. Jesus resurrected and appeared to his followers on the first day of the week. Each Sunday thereafter, He appeared to them. Pentecost was on a Sunday. If you read in Colossians 2:16, it doesn't matter whether you worship on Saturday or Sunday and stating one or the other is the ONLY day is being legalistic and no different that the Jewish leaders who condemned Jesus for healing on the "Sabbath". By the way, although the priciples expressed in the 10 commandments are reafirmed in the New Testament, the command to set Saturday apart as a day of rest and worship is the only one not repeated there. I think having the Lord's appearance on the first day of the week would put His seal of approval on choosing that day as a likely day to worship. |
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122 | How to do good work plus get to church | Heb 10:25 | glory777 | 42423 | ||
suziebiddle- Man, I can relate! Only, eliminate the therapy and put in a 40 hour plus week and I know where you are. It is hard to try to wear so many hats. But I have found, if you do not have the time to spend with God, everything else gets harder to do and you seem to have less time for all of them. The main thing is to prioritize. God has to come first. Would it be possible to take the kids with you to church? I also have my grandson (3 years old) living with me, so I know the housework definitly falls behind. And do you know what? No one worth worrying about has complained. Seems like you need a great amount of peace, my friend, and who is the Giver of peace? Set aside even 15 minutes in the morning before anyone is up (the only time I can give it) to read a little and spend time with the Peacegiver. It will pay off in all other areas of your life. Debbie P.S. I can't wait for the end of time just to focus uninterruptedly on one thing also! God bless. |
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123 | Are we expected to keep the sabath? | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 42387 | ||
Elisah- I don't think keeping the Sabbath is mentioned in the New Testament (although the others are) as a commandment to keep. However, New testament scripture tells us to meet with other believers for fellowship, teaching, worship and keeping the rememberence of our Lord's death and resurrection. The day most Christians meet on is Sunday. If we don't go to church on Sunday we do not lose our salvation, but we are missing out on so much that the Lord would have for us - a chance to grow closer through Him and to Him, and to be edified and to give edification. When the Lord gives us information, it is a good idea to listen to Him. The Sabbath was given as a day of rest and to keep our minds and hearts fixed on Him. Keeping it holy is to be in His presence and to dwell in Him. I do think we should have one day of the week kept strictly for honoring Him - not in a legalistic sense, but with our hearts, knowing that the time of rest will deepen our spiritual walk with Him and give us power for the other six days of being in the world. |
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124 | Jesus knew.......... | John 13:11 | glory777 | 41782 | ||
myah- Yes, Jesus knew that Judas would betray Him. God knows everything WE are going to do or say before we say them, but He always gives us the choice. Just because He knows in advance what the answer to the choice will be does not negate the fact we have the free will to choose. Judas did and played the part that Satan wanted him to play (who put the questions and dissatifaction in his head?)and when he realized the effects of his betrayal, hanged himself. By the way, I read one time, I don't know where, that hanging can also mean impaling on a stake. If Judas hanged himself that way, he could be head down and his bowels would definitly fall out! Gross! But just a thought, wouldn't it be something if just before he died, he repented and acknowledged that Jesus was God and the Truth? Wouldn't it be something if he was in Heaven? Who knows? Debbie |
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125 | Why exactly was God mad at Job friends | Job | glory777 | 39921 | ||
RLeaMac- When you read Job, in chapter 1, you see who Job was and how God saw him - upright, fearing God, avoiding evil. And yet, when his so-called friends come around, all they can say is "Job, what did you do wrong? You must have done something. God wouldn't just do this unless you sinned!". With friends like this who needs enemies? Instead of comfort and support, they almost seem to me like they are just trying to get Job to confess that he sinned (maybe out of jealousy or to make themselves look better?). Remember, God looks at the heart and the motives. Not only did He tell them that He is God and needs to give no explaination (isn't the fact that we have Job's story to learn from, reason enough for God to do this) but out of all the bad, everything was restored to Job double, because he loved and feared the Lord. We just need to wade through the rough waters, knowing He is beside us and knew this was going to happen, prepared a way through and, if we allow, will strengthen us in our relationship with Him and use it for His glory. Peace. Debbie |
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126 | How is comunion only symbolic? | 1 Cor 11:29 | glory777 | 39164 | ||
bgg- But how can our motive be proper if when we come to the Lord's table in rememberence of what He did, partake with known and unresolved sin in our life,, knowing that He died for our sin? The very solemnity of the time could call to rememberence sin that needs to be resolved and how important it is to "be holy for I am holy". At one time I was about to take communion and, in thinking of how much the Lord had forgiven me through the act of His dying, was reminded of bitterness I was harboring toward a person. I think I would have become physically sick had I eaten the bread at that time. During the week I dealt with the situation and could come to the communion table with peace and true thanksgiving. I believe an examination of conscience has to be made before if for no other reason than to partake without it is saying that we have no need for forgiveness and makes Jesus' sacrifice for us less important. I don't know if I said it right, but I think too many times, it is partaken of, maybe in a solemn manner, but with no real feeling of thankfulness. Debbie |
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127 | Legality of whole in the ground | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 38283 | ||
Is that legal? Don't let my husband know! Joy in Christ- Deb |
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128 | DOES GOD AGREE WITH CREMATION | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 38282 | ||
No, I do think that Jesus body did have some of this world in it, as far as appearance and some functions go. Remember, He ate with the disciples after His ressurrection, He walked and talked and had a body that could be touched and I assume was warm to the touch. However, the molecular structure was changed because He could walk through doors and vanish and reappear where He wishes. I also know that we will see the bodies of those saints who have died before, join the Lord in the air when He calls, before we rise to meet Him. So, no matter what state our bodies are in at death, or if there is an intact body, it will rise when Jesus calls, whole but transformed. By your reasoning, those people who were burned at the stake, those who have been dismembered or consumed by animals or who have lost parts of their bodies will not have those parts or will not be able to join the Lord with a body. I say if He can make man out of dust, He can find those parts or put together the ashes to form a body, changed as He is. Personally, I don't care what happens to my body after I die. I just think cremation is easier and takes up less space and you don't have to put the burden on your children and grandchildren of going out to a grave site and crying over a stone and bringing back painful memories. You also don't put them through the day or days of sitting and looking at a dead body and going through hours of exhaustion. (My husband says we have a burning barrel in our back yard - that will be just fine with me!:) Deb |
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129 | Is that not devine revelation? | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 37155 | ||
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130 | Is that not devine revelation? | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 36961 | ||
armygrunt- But it depends on whether you want to accept it as truth. Sometimes more difficult passages also just plain depend on faith! Peace- Debbie |
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131 | Can non-Christians be in praise band? | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 36912 | ||
searcher- This can be subject to change, but right now, I would say no. I feel that to be in a praise band you should be setting an atmosphere of worship, of desiring the Lord's presence, of bringing the people to that hunger level. You also should be in tune with where the Lord wants His people to be led. I don't believe this just applies to the leader, but to all of the band. If there is a person who does not believe, how can he desire these things? This does not mean that the Lord won't move if there is a non-believer in the band, but I believe, if all are gathered in His Name, are worshipping together with the same objective, He can move more freely (?). It is not a matter of exclusivity, but of desiring for the best. Debbie |
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132 | DOES GOD AGREE WITH CREMATION | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 36245 | ||
tomn- Cremation is nothing like hell. In Hell you are aware. It is eternal seperation from God. It is total isolation (perhaps you can here the cries and wails of the other damned) and yes, it is a constant burning, as scripture states, but you are never consumed. With cremation, the remains can be treated with respect. This may get some controversy, but when Jesus rose from the dead, He had His physical body but it was transformed. We will be seen as He is when we are called by Him either before death or after. And we will be recognized by others as Samuel was recognized by Saul. I also think all our disfigurements and scars will be washed away at that time, or if they aren't, whey will have no importance, because all we will see is the Savior and the Savior's light in each believer that is with us. Debbie |
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133 | DOES GOD AGREE WITH CREMATION | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 36076 | ||
Chalebert- I don't believe God cares what happens to our bodies after we die. If He could form the first man out of the dust, if He could form a whole galaxy with just His word, do you think it would be any problem for Him to find the molecules that formed our bodies when we die - even if they were scattered over the whole world? When a person loses a body part or life due to accident, fire, etc., when he meets the Lord in the sky do you think he will be minus that part or just a cloud of ashes? I don't remember seeing where the Lord tells us how to dispose of the deceased. He is more concerned with our state of the soul. Bless you- Debbie |
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134 | Is God ONE or is God THREE? | James 2:19 | glory777 | 36052 | ||
Prove all things- If that is true, then why is the Holy Spirit capitalized? If He is just a power, as electricity is a power, then why was he shown descending as a dove, a seperate entity, over Jesus when He was baptized? It was at this point when all three members of the Trinity were present at the same time. Debbie |
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135 | Are we bringers of peace or division? | Luke 12:51 | glory777 | 36050 | ||
Joe- I believe that, yes, the Lord brings peace - to those who accept Him as Lord and Savior but it is not the kind of peace that the world sees as peace. It is peace of the soul and spirit. When we do as He commanded and share the Gospel, there will be division, because it is contrary to all this world teaches, even to the point of possibly alienating families. Even Romans 12:18 acknowledges that it is only as far as we are able - not that there will be peace. If we see brothers feuding, it is up to us to try to reconcile them acting out of the love the Lord has given us. The gospel did not divide believers - only those who pretended to love God. If we act and believe according to the Word of God, there is unity. It is only those who don't believe that the Word of God is truth who will be divided. I'm not talking about small matters of denominational belief but the basic belief of Jesus as being the one and only Son of the Father and who is God and always was God and a part of the triune God and that He is the only way to the Father. May the Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you! Debbie |
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136 | Visit other churches? | Rom 16:16 | glory777 | 34037 | ||
Sorry Charis - If I had more patience I would have seen you had already answered the question. Debbie |
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137 | Visit other churches? | Rom 16:16 | glory777 | 34036 | ||
Charis- In the area that I live in (VERY small town) we have the basic denominational churches and not a lot of variety. I have recently switched churches due to the fact that I was not being used as I wanted to be used. My schedule is also contrary to what a lot of the church scheduled events were. I now belong to another Pentecostal-Evangelical church that is very small and is a little distance away but in which I feel I am really contributing and that I am a valuable member. I have dreams of doing local prison outreach ministry and that is right in line with their dreams, also. We have group meetings where we learn to practically apply what the bible teaches and we are a family and all are equally important to the body of Christ. I have been in many of the local churches over the years and I see where different churches touch the hearts of different people and personalities. Unfortuantely, I have seen too many in all the churches that see church as just an obligation and once Sunday service is over - so is their concern and regard for how God sees them. How long until we know why you asked this question? Blessings to you- Debbie |
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138 | how credible r we if theres no rapture | Bible general Archive 1 | glory777 | 34034 | ||
I agree with hecameforu. The main thing is to let people know about what Jesus did for us. I am not sure if I will be going through the tribulation or if Jesus will come for me before it starts - or mid point. Whatever. He WILL come and He is Lord of my life and I know the scriptures are 100 per cent accurate, even though our understanding of them may be incomplete, differ, or just plain faultily human! And I also think that is one reason that the tribulation matters should be told to others in that light - we don't know for sure but we DO know what ultimately will happen. We will live with Him forever. Blessings and peace- Debbie |
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139 | Jesus went to Hell before Resurrection? | Matt 12:40 | glory777 | 32463 | ||
Barry- Good thought! I had never thought of it that way. Wuld there also be some tie you can see with the Egyptian darkness and when scripture talks about the darkness God will send in Revelation? Debbie |
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140 | Creating converts to Islam? | 1 Cor 1:12 | glory777 | 32462 | ||
Brian.g- First, a true Christian should create an environment that would cause people to desire to come into the Christian faith, espescially a mature Christian. Sometimes new Christians are so on fire that they rely a lot on self and not on God in telling about their faith. We are to spread the Gospel, but not to overpower or shake the unbeliever into acceptance. I know, I've been there. Secondly, I don't believe anyone who calls himself a Christian has the right to cut down any other denomination. There are many denominations with the same basic belief (that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and salvation is only through faith in what He has done and by asking HIm to be Lord of your life and to repent of your sins)- merely different "frosting". But if a person is unfulfilled in the denomination they belong to, I don't believe it is wrong to tell him why you are satisfied with the church you belong to. This can be done without "cutting down" the other's denomination. I believe there are differences in the ways of worship to fit people's different comfort zones. Third, if you have truly put your faith in Christ, you have the witness of the Spirit that it is true. Recruiting is a bad choice of words. When I share my faith, I am not trying to "recruit". But if I have the opportunity to share with those of a cult or a religion that doesn't have the true facts of Jesus, I want to know what he believes so I can point out the truth that I know. I think it all boils down to love. If the reason you are reaching out to non-Christians or those who say they are but are unchurched, if you are doing it to feather your hat, your motives are wrong. If you do it because you love as Christ does, it will show. God bless- Debbie Now if the church they are going to are not teaching biblical truths (cults, etc.),yes, scripture should be pointed out to them. The Holy Spirit will guide them, if they are willing. |
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