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121 | Matthew 13:45-46 (NIV) Pls Explain | Matt 13:45 | hopalong | 188474 | ||
Dear Mark, You wrote........ Its sure interesting the symbols Jesus selected. A pearl is a jewel formed inside that which is unclean. It's formed by accretion when something from outside comes in. The harvesting of the pearl destroys that which it was formed in. And it's value is not seen by looking at what's outside, only by knowing what's inside. Its interesting that all of these same things can be said of the church. I also find it interesting that some would say that Jesus is indicating that people can buy His kingdom! Act 20:28 . . . the assembly of God which He purchased through His own blood. Don't you just love the harmony? ------------------------------------------------- Please take another look, it may change your view. Matt 13:44 "The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. That which was purchased by "man" was the KINGDOM. Matt 13:45 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, Matt 13:46 and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it. -------------------------------------- When we want to make a point, we may capitaltize the letters ,or use a bold type. But in Jesus day it was common to repeat what one has said by repeating it, but to so in a somewhat different way. After relating this parable (the Treasure) He begins by saying "again", and proceeds to the parable of the Pearl of great price. The Pearl in this parable, is the paralell to the tresure in the preceeding parable; both were the things which were purchased. Therefore, the idea that Jesus intended for the pearl to represent anything but the Kingdom of Heaven as well, would cause dis-harmony; rather than harmony. Hoppy |
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122 | Matthew 13:45-46 (NIV) Pls Explain | Matt 13:45 | hopalong | 188527 | ||
God bless. John Hi John, What were we prior to God's soveign call? Were we free men and women who could act chose; doing good or evil in accordance with whatever it pleased us to do? Not according to Holy Writ we were'nt. We were slaves. Slaves to Satan who held us in bondage to do whatsoever he willed (a). When we repented and surredered to Christ, we gave everything we had to Him! Our lives; our fortunes,; our wives and our children; our homes; our Jobs...everything. The problem that I have with the interpretaion (which says that the merchant is God and the Pearl is the Kingdom,) is that it makes God look needy of man. No my friend, God could make the stones cry out in praise to His glory if He so willed it. One cannot have the "Treasure" symbolize the Kingdom, and not have the Pearl stand for anything but the Kingdom as well. We surrendered all to the Soverign Lord of the Univese! The Kingdom of God is not a democracy. It is a Monarchy of the highest order. Our King rules over all we posess. They were a gift from Him to begin with! Therefore they are His to take from us if, that is His will. (a)1 Tim 3:7 And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. 2:26 and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will. Hoppy |
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123 | "Many are called, but few are chosen." | Matt 22:1 | hopalong | 193378 | ||
I suggest you read John Chaper 6, and, 1 Cor 2. Salvation is of God. Hoppy |
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124 | SUICIDE IS HATING GOD | Matt 28:18 | hopalong | 216098 | ||
Dear minnow572, Welcome! I am of the opinion that that Jesus is able to keep ALL that have been given Him by The Father (John 17). Hopalong |
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125 | being/knowing you are beautiful | Mark 12:31 | hopalong | 192799 | ||
Larry, You are no better or worse than anyone else. We all sin EVERY DAY! The only reason that we can live with oirselves is because we trust that Jesus bore our sins for us. and that one day, when we meet Him face to face, He will make us to be just like Himself. DO NOT look to yourself for affirmation of your salvation. Rather look to Jesus and thank Him for saving you from your sins (past, present and future. Keep the Faith, Hoppy |
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126 | proverbs 20: wine produces mockers | Mark 15:23 | hopalong | 194290 | ||
1 Tim 3:8 Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, 1 Tim 3:9 but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. Friend Lion heart, It is not my intention to be an advocate for over indugence. Rather, my desire is to warn against what could result in legalism. It is clear that Paul was warning those ,who were to select their deacons, that they not elect those who are prone to get drunk! Having been a drunk myself, I know the difference between a glass of wine with my spaghetti and a bottle of wine conumed for the sole pupose of getting loaded. You stated that a "drug is a drug", which implied that "drugs" are bad! If that is the case we should tip our hats to the Christian Sciencetists! Do you see my point? Far be it from me that I would advocate that anyone should do anything against their own conscience. But it is important to me that God's Word be rightly discerned and the fredom we have in Christ be protected. Your friend Hopalong |
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127 | proverbs 20: wine produces mockers | Mark 15:23 | hopalong | 194294 | ||
Sorry Lionheart, I'm easily confused. do you agree with the rest of my post? Hoppy |
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128 | Frohe Weihnachten | Luke 2:11 | hopalong | 211991 | ||
May God bless us all! I wish all my brothers and Sisters A very Merry Christmas and a blessed new year!!! |
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129 | how many of my father's hire has food to | Luke 15:11 | hopalong | 192090 | ||
Considering that we are dealing with a parable, we must be careful not to treat it as if it were an actual event. The way I see it, is that the wayward son was hungering for forgiveness and righteousness. Hoppy |
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130 | how many of my father's hire has food to | Luke 15:11 | hopalong | 192091 | ||
Considering that we are dealing with a parable, we must be careful not to treat it as if it were an actual event. The way I see it, is that the wayward son was hungering for forgiveness and righteousness. Hoppy |
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131 | how many of my father's hire has food to | Luke 15:11 | hopalong | 192110 | ||
No. I believe that all scripture is God given. It may help if you look up what a parable is. God Bless, Hoppy |
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132 | in search of the truth | Luke 15:29 | hopalong | 203259 | ||
FyRobert, In response to your question, I say that our worship services must be focused solely on the glorification of God. Having said that...I also would point out that it would not be inaproppriate to honor fathers or mothers PRIOR to the commencement Of the service itself. Thanks for asking, what I beleive, is an important question, Hopalong |
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133 | How to defend The Trinity sucssfully? | John 1:1 | hopalong | 200269 | ||
The Lord sent 2 JW's to my door today. Naturaly the Deity of Christ was the pivitol topic of our conversation. I believe I did fair to well on my arguement but not as well as I would have wished to do. Therefore, I would be indebted to you all for your input on how to defend this particular doctrine. Thanks Hopalong |
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134 | How to defend The Trinity sucssfully? | John 1:1 | hopalong | 200272 | ||
Mucho Thanks Amigo! Your link is a great starting point. Hopalong |
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135 | How to defend The Trinity sucssfully? | John 1:1 | hopalong | 200304 | ||
Thanks for encourgment from God's WORD Swiss,and welcome to the Forum! Hopalong |
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136 | Knowledge of Messiah | John 3:1 | hopalong | 219016 | ||
Cor 2:10 For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. 1 Cor 2:11 For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God. 1 Cor 2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God, 1 Cor 2:13 which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words. 1 Cor 2:14 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. 1 Cor 2:15 But he who is spiritual appraises all things, yet he himself is appraised by no one. 1 Cor 2:16 For WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, THAT HE WILL INSTRUCT HIM? But we have the mind of Christ. HOPALONG |
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137 | Jesus was a very good man | John 3:16 | hopalong | 199953 | ||
I would give Him the Good News and pray that God the Holy Spirit would bring to the man the Gift of regeneration. 1 Cor 1:18 For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Cor 2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God, 1 Cor 2:13 which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words. 1 Cor 2:14 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. Hopalong |
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138 | to whom should we pray/ | John 5:23 | hopalong | 212832 | ||
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139 | Hebrews 6:4-6 | John 6:1 | hopalong | 200076 | ||
Hi Brad, I also had problems with parpar's post on heb:6 until I read his previous post on the topic. Hopalong |
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140 | Hebrews 6:4-6 | John 6:1 | hopalong | 200080 | ||
"And you were dead in your trespasses and sins" had the sense to resuscitate yourself! Cute...but tragic Thanks Doc, Hopalong |
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