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1221 | Where are guardian angels mentioned? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 802 | ||
Dear HeirofGod, You imply that I do not believe that we are protected by angels. Where do you get that? I simply cannot find any Bible verse that suggests a specifically, personally, permanently assigned angel for me or for anyone. I know that this might give one comfort, much like a teddy bear, but it is not Bible. Please read my words: I am aware that angels, as Gods servants, provide protection for His saints (including me and including you). This is Bible. I personally can testify to Divine intervention and protection before I was saved and after. Knowing that God is aware of all things and able to send His agents to help me whenever I need help is enough, without creating a 'personal lifeguard.' If you choose to believe in such a creature, or teach your children in 'Guardian Angels,' fine. In Christ Jesus. | ||||||
1222 | Where are guardian angels mentioned? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 796 | ||
Dear HeirofGod, you will note that these same scriptures are used to describe the Christ (Matt 4:6, Luke 4:11). In any case, I fail to see that this describes a 'designated, personally-assigned angel.' As I stated in my original note, God's servants seem to have a more general assignment, that of doing His will. In Jesus. | ||||||
1223 | Have you ever looked at Urantia Book? | Rev 19:4 | charis | 794 | ||
Been there, done that! This is the exact challenge that a Mormon, a Jehovah's Witness, a Moonie or a Kokufu-no-Kagaku (Ogawa Ryuho's Science of Happiness)accolyte would use. I find it similar to someone who says, "You haven't really lived until you've played Russian Roulette. Sure, there is (one) drawback" I find that I have more than enough truth in the Bible, and after studying broadly various claims to 'enhanced' revelation, they are all spurious by nature. Any time I hear 'revelation of Revelation,' alarm signals go off in my spirit. Next thing said is that those who do not have this 'special' knowledge are inferior, and spiritually-challenged. It's a Devil's disguise-an angel of enlightenment. God has already sent His Spirit to guide and comfort His church. What more could we need than the Spirit of Christ? If you can come up with a short, compelling explanation of this cult, do it. Otherwise, thanks, but no thanks. May the Spirit of Jesus Christ give you peace. | ||||||
1224 | Blue marbles roll faster than red ones | Rev 19:4 | charis | 748 | ||
Dear bobmoy, Of course you are free to express any opinion you like. I only meant that as this is generally considered to be a Bible-based discussion, it might be difficult to find others willing to discuss Urantia as truth. I have bothered to look into the information available on the internet, and cannot find any hard evidence that this is revelation or prophecy in accord with Scripture, except as noted by soladescriptura. I would also be interested to hear your defense of this spurious doctrine. | ||||||
1225 | Blue marbles roll faster than red ones | Rev 19:4 | charis | 730 | ||
Dear bobmoy, I am sorry to lead you on. I was not sure how serious you were about Urantia. I am afraid I was 'pulling your leg' and 'jesting.' All I know is that the Urantia thing seems to be more closely linked with "Chariots of the Gods" than with Jesus Christ. If you need to know more about revelation from 'out there,' you are probably on the wrong forum. | ||||||
1226 | What was Jesus writing? | John | charis | 729 | ||
Dear K, I don't think that anyone knows what He was writing, because we are not told. However, why He was writing could be that, as with any animal, eye contact causes emotions like anger and fear to escalate. This crowd was about to 'do their duty' of killing someone in the name of the Law. Jesus, with His unprovoking nature, logic, and authority, gave an opportunity for repentance and life to this sinner. Thank You, Jesus! | ||||||
1227 | BAPTISIM OF THE DEAD | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 705 | ||
Dear PYLE, I have no clear understanding of this scripture, though I have heard a lot of theories. I am pretty sure what it does NOT mean. It does not mean that we can procure salvation or cleansing for one after their death. This would go against the whole of New Testament teaching of personal salvation. Salvation or cleansing by proxy is inconceivable. | ||||||
1228 | Lowest Common Denominator | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 665 | ||
Great comments! I am in no way suggesting we stop discussion of the whole in order to arrive at the kernel. In fact that is my purpose, to arrive at the kernel. I do not believe we should 'agree to disagree' and ignore faults, then slap eachother on the back and say, "brother!" The purpose of holy discussion should be to review what we say and what we hear in prayer before God, the ask for the simple truth. I am convinced that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is simpler than many portray it, or live it. L.C.D. could also be applied in this mannner. Dr. Lloyd-Jones once warned us not to preach a sermon for the sake of a few eminent colleagues, but for the 'cleaning woman in the back row.' If our words are not for the majority, we run the risk of spiritual arrogance, which often blinds the bearer. | ||||||
1229 | Lowest Common Denominator | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 649 | ||
Lowest Common Denominator? Let me know what you know about or feel about seeking the Lowest Common Denominator when dealing with Faith and-or Bible issues. By this I mean instead of trying to find answers by trying to force every single 'jot and tittle' into your theology, including 'large prime numbers,' how about finding a simpler approach. I understand you cannot just lop off remainders and round off important matters, but sometimes the simple answer is the answer. Another point is that the larger the common denominator, the more fractions (factions) there are. I am pretty certain that Jesus would prefer us to be one, as He is One. I am also pretty certain that neither your belief nor mine is perfectly tuned to Truth. | ||||||
1230 | Blue marbles roll faster than red ones | Rev 19:4 | charis | 647 | ||
Everyone knows that the Urantia is the text found at Pulin-Urleg, along with the Joshin-Ya scrolls. The contents are so revelatory that only a few are allowed access. | ||||||
1231 | Is there no volition? | John 15:4 | charis | 579 | ||
Dear fellow, Please understand that I mean dear, and I mean fellow. I am in no way being condescending. I don't know your name, your gender, your age, or your place of domicile. I know you only as a Christian. You are apparently well-read and fervent in your faith in Christ Jesus. I injected irony into my comments, and I did say, "...you believe...," which was inappropriate. You are correct in stating that you never mentioned the word election. For these I humbly apologize. This forum is for the benefit of all who read, of the many-membered body of Christ. It seems to me that your answers tend to be more theological or philosophical. I can see that you have spent a great deal of time studying the Bible and the works of others (dead and alive) that dedicated themselves to the study of the Bible. Though I also study, my calling leads me to be more concerned with the application of faith in everyday terms dealing with common folk. Very few people understand (or care) about how Hebrew and Greek applies to them. Few people really grasp the difference between 'produce' and 'bear' fruit. Even I know that my good works do not purchase my salvation, and I think that anybody who has come to a personal relationship with Jesus understands this. "Credit for us?"(scoff) Yes, I think we do participate in the battle against sin. I do understand that "all praise is God's," but we also enter the fray. Maybe you live in an environment with little temptation or trial. Where I live there are less than 1 percent professing Christians. Theoretical faith has little use. When someone asks me, "How do I abide in Christ?" I have to give them some practical direction, not a theological discourse. Winning arguments doesn't win souls here. It only further alienates those who are already convinced that all Christian are pedantic and arrogant. Please understand my point of view, and I will try to reciprocate. Back to this forum, I am under the impression that many who participate are searching for practical means of serving God. I hope be share with them, giving and receiving as we work out our salvation. Peace to you, in Jesus' name. |
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1232 | Is there no volition? | John 15:4 | charis | 562 | ||
"...work out your salvation with fear and trembling;" PHI 2:12 "...let us run with endurance the race that is set before us," HEB 12:1. Dear fellow, these are not intellectual exercises or academic processes. Let me explain: The original question was 'How do you abide in Christ?' (not, "what is the theory behind abiding?") My answer was that various willing actions of faith (submitting to the commands of Christ) would produce (sorry, bear) fruit. Your note indicated that faith, obedience, fellowship and sharing the gospel were fruit of the Holy Spirit, that we had no volition in the matter. Your above answer makes it clear that you believe salvation has little to do with life on earth. All our works are only a result of God's election. We indeed become merely puppets. This sounds so much like 'karma' that it is eerie. Are we simply products of the 'fate' that God decided. In the same way we credit Adam with willful sin (or was he just a tool to bring sin to mankind), give us all a little credit for abstaining from sin after we come to know Jesus (post-salvation grace and works). Apparently, 'proper understanding" of James is that he was wrong, works are not essential. I keep talking about how to serve Jesus here, now, in our present state, in the world we now occupy, and you keep answering in nebulous, prehistoric, and eschatological terminology, quoting dead people that agree with your doctrinal leanings. "To abide in Christ...is to have no known sin unjudged and unconfessed..." Does this mean that if you don't know it, it's not sin? Do you actually know anyone who has correctly judged and confessed every one of his sins? I haven't yet met such a person (except maybe in his own mind). Again, God initiated our walk in Christ by sending the gift of faith, but desires that we choose to continue that walk from our volition. He sent His Spirit to help us, and comfort us, and encourage us. Thank You, Jesus! | ||||||
1233 | Why did God put us on earth with satin? | Genesis | charis | 531 | ||
Possibly God wants to test and perfect the faith of those who would serve Him. The Bible has a lot to say about discipline and not succumbing to temptation. | ||||||
1234 | Is repentance required? | Ex 20:13 | charis | 528 | ||
Thanks! My return compliments. I have been looking over some of your questions-answers-notes and must say they are challenging, thought-provoking, and show common sense. Gambatte, ne! (Japanese for keep up the good work!) | ||||||
1235 | Where are guardian angels mentioned? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 527 | ||
Dear Gomar, Angels are God's servants, and are shown as helping, guiding and protecting His people throughout the Bible. As far as 'personal, dedicated, full-time, assigned' guardian angels are concerned, I can find no hard evidence of their existence. | ||||||
1236 | BOOK OF LIFE | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 526 | ||
Your call. If you are asking if there is "unforgivable sin,' then "Yes." (Matt 12:31,32) Is this common? I don't believe so, and I certainly hope not! If you are asking if God didn't know whether someone would make it or not, so wrote in pencil, and carries a big eraser, I don't think so. | ||||||
1237 | Where did the word Christian come from? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 525 | ||
ACT 11:26(NASB) "and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came about that for an entire year they met with the church, and taught considerable numbers; and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch." | ||||||
1238 | Is there no volition? | John 15:4 | charis | 524 | ||
Is there no volition? My friend, does coming to Christ make us devoid of all will and self? Is the only reason I believe because the Spirit makes me? The only reason I obey is because I am coerced? The only reason I fellowship is because it is the only path set before me? It is my opinion that we still have a will, and that matching our will with God's will is pleasing to Him. Certainly the Holy Spirit is the Helper and Comforter, but I do not think He is the Puppetmaster. I know that works that glorify me are dead, but my obedience glorifies God. When we, of our own free will, choose to depart from sin and serve Jesus (with help and leading of the Holy Spirit), heaven rejoices. The reason I cannot accept unconditional election and the total depravity of man is that it leads to sin being a sign of non-election. If someone sins, it must be because he was not truly chosen. This is an extremely arrogant stance for those who are convinced of their own election. Is it possible they cannot see their own sin? Also, if we start weeding out all who have sinned as being non-elect, heaven will be a very lonely place. Finally, if there is no post-salvation grace, who will be saved? I believe that Jesus is the Author and Perfector of our faith. Our initial faith was a gift from God according to His grace, we can claim no credit. However, I also believe that we participate in some (admittedly small) way afterward, the as a pilgrim. James makes this all clear. He was used to dealing with legalistic Jews who had mapped out a path to God in the flesh. Faith and works are both essential. | ||||||
1239 | How is this done? | John 15:4 | charis | 498 | ||
Amigo, By the Holy Spirit! Faith, obedience, fellowship with the body of Christ (His church), sharing the Good News, etc. These will produce the 'fruit of the Spirit.' (Gal 5:22,23) Live in Christ, Christ lives in you. |
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1240 | Is exercise Idolatry? | 1 Tim 4:8 | charis | 497 | ||
Amigo, Exercise is fine. Inflating every seperate muscle on your body for the purpose of showng your oiled skin to others or looking at your self in the mirror is indeed vain (empty). Becoming a brain-dead couch potato is not very good either. Fitness of mind and body makes sense. Extremes on either side are foolish. Even this forum is healthy if it is thought-provoking and faith-lifting. An 'over-pumped' mind is also foolish. | ||||||
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