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1381 | A divorced pastor in ministry? | 1 Tim 3:2 | justme | 174567 | ||
Magellan: You are more than welcome, I sincerely pray you find where you can best serve the Lord. Blessings. Justme |
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1382 | standards for a preacher/biship | 1 Tim 3:2 | justme | 187723 | ||
Searcher56: Dr. Charles Stanley and his wife remarried some years back. I too have heard much too much gossip. I know his ministry is growing. I am sure my ministry has not reached near as many people for Christ as his has. Personally The Holy Father has a hard enough time watching over me, so I will just try to measure up to the standards He has given me. The Lord is in Charge, and that's where I leave it. Blessings. justme |
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1383 | standards for a preacher/biship | 1 Tim 3:2 | justme | 187857 | ||
Searcher: I called the First Baptist Church of Atlanta, GA. to verify what I was saying, was factual. Rumors are hurtfull, and I most always check out these rumors to verify the facts before I repeat such information. Generally rumors are of a negative nature, so when I heard Dr. Stanley had remarried, that was good news. It is with sadness, that I can positively comfirm that Dr. Satnley did not remarry his divorced wife, or anyone else. I appologize that I gave you wrong information, please accept my heart felt appology. I wish, I could have been right. I am sorry for Dr. Stanley, for the deep wounds this has coused his family and other Christians. I visited with Dr. Stanley in 1986 at Mid Western Theological Seminary, in Kansas City, MO. after he preached to new seminary students. I will never forget his message. On a different point, if there is an area of Church ministry that NEEDS to be made a top priority, it is rebuilding failed marriages. We DO NOT need more recovering from divorce, single classes. The church is actually offering divorced Christians an easy way to meet other divorced Christians, and this is encouraging divorced Christians not to reconcile, but to find someone better. Reconciliation is what we ask people to do when they come to Christ, that is also called repentance.Is this what God expects? Why don't we see that marriage is a Covenant with the Holy Father and each one, husband and wife? I have made is my position that I will not marry a divorced person unless there is no way to reconcile with the ex mate. One such example is if the other ex mate is remarried. If there is nothing that prevents reconciliation except hardness of heart, reconciliation is possible! I tell the person wanting to remarry that I want to talk with the ex mate. I state to the one who wants to marry the divorced person, they would not want to marry the divorced person, if there was even the slightest chance for reconciliation for the divorced couple. This may seem extreem, but if every pastor, or clergy person would do this then I believe there would be more reconciled marriages. I have only seen one divorced couple that was willing to attempt to reconcile, that took this step and worked through issues, with the Lords help went back together. Most divorced people won't go threw the pain and hurt to become what God wants them to be in a covenant as they had promised. Most divorces are done and over very quickly, and then both are ready for a "new start". Carring the same old baggage, not learning a thing as to what they did wrong they repeat the same mistakes over again. It seems the other person is generally more at fault then the person telling about the reason for the divorce. Searcher, divorce is always got hardness of heart at the core, just as Jesus said. Divorce hurts everyone. The ripples of divorce hurt last a long time, and healing from this failure takes time, a long time. In reading some of the stats. divorce among Christiand is just about the same as non-Christians. If one person or pastor reads this and gleams anything from this note it was worth the time I took to respond to you. God bless you Searcher. justme |
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1384 | Who are these removed branches? | 1 Tim 3:6 | justme | 92519 | ||
Everlearnibg: Could you explain how you believe in eternal security, yet not when the believer choses to go his own way...? For me this sounds rather hard to understand. Doesn'y the Bible say the Holp Spirit have His seal on us as an assurance of deposit of our salvation. Perhaps saying "faith that falters had a flaw in it from the first" might be what be what you are saying? Would you please elaborate on this for me? Blessings. justme |
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1385 | Who are these removed branches? | 1 Tim 3:6 | justme | 92525 | ||
Everlearning: Are we saying the same thing? I am a little confused, but think we are. Your thoughts? justme |
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1386 | Who are these removed branches? | 1 Tim 3:6 | justme | 92532 | ||
Well said. The most important thing we can ask anyone is "Do you know Jesus?" I have had more doors open with these few words. I am not orginal with this, and don't know it's source. I am not sure that's the point, it just works. justme |
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1387 | Church staff's salary questionable | 1 Tim 3:7 | justme | 169831 | ||
rockfordhx: Welcome to the Forum! After reading your note I can see you are a man of unique faith. I respect your view, but don't agree. However this is not a issue to debate, it is an inhouse disagreement. I was a Bivocational pastor in three Churches, and fulltime pastor at one. I think a bivocational pastor can better have less concern about being terminated, because his family will still be taken care of. Many full time pastors are subject to over pleasing those who give mostto protect their income. Blessings. Justme |
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1388 | Church staff's salary questionable | 1 Tim 3:7 | justme | 169832 | ||
rockfordhx: Welcome to the Forum! After reading your note I can see you are a man of unique faith. I respect your view, but don't agree. However this is not a issue to debate, it is an inhouse disagreement. I was a Bivocational pastor in three Churches, and fulltime pastor at one. I think a bivocational pastor can better have less concern about being terminated, because his family will still be taken care of. Many full time pastors are subject to over pleasing those who give mostto protect their income. Blessings. Justme |
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1389 | Church staff's salary questionable | 1 Tim 3:7 | justme | 169903 | ||
Bereanian: Anyone can formaly ask in written form. If a tax exempt organization refuses that is angainst the law. The IRS can give the exact law if you so wish. It makes no difference what kind of religion they happen to be, they must comply. Justme |
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1390 | Church staff's salary questionable | 1 Tim 3:7 | justme | 171598 | ||
Bereaniam:Perhasp you might want to recheck that. Our CPA says if they are incorperated, yes they do. Blessings justme |
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1391 | Need the Verse for Bible Is Sufficient | 1 Tim 3:15 | justme | 101713 | ||
Jonhreformed: You answer has kindness and Christian Love all the way through it. I wanted you to know how it reads to others as an encouragement to me and I hope this encourages you as well. Blessings John. justme |
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1392 | The church as the pillar of Truth? | 1 Tim 3:15 | justme | 137283 | ||
junmeskie: I like to read the threads, and less than I once did write a note or so. Whenever I see "Hank" as the author of a note I usually read it, as he is so careful with English composition and cleaver with his imput. I respect him very highly, as Hank has earned it! I am proud to say Emmaus is my brother in Christ that has often responded to me with words of encouragement and remembering me in prayer, as well many of the Christian brothers and sisters her have. BrakK is has a reputation that is also one of a respected brother, and not just by me, but many on the forum. I consider myself a Catholic in the truest meaning of the word. The Church Universal is what Catholic Chruch means. I have been with the forum a good while, not that that means I am near as crediable as Emmaus, BradK or many other who are. I have the utmost respect for the Lockman Foundation, and their boundries they has set in force. There have been times when I have observed some who had agendas other than what this Forum is for. These folks were determined to go against even the most common basis of respect for others. I have seen Hank be more patient with most trouble seekers that they deserved, and I would have allowed if this were a forum I was in charge of. Please do not misunderstand me, I would never want a position like Hank has. I am not qualified in the first place either. Hank goes beyond the call of duty in all areas. I have said all the preceeding to present my views. I have read your notes and those who have responded to you. You are able to communicate quite well, and seem to have your theology down and are steadfast in the Roman Catholic faith. I respect someone who knows from where they stand. You have very strong devotion to your beliefs, which is positive in todays world. No one can accuse you of not wanting to share your faith. However, you are so abrasive and dogmatic and yes offensive, that no one can hear what you are saying. If one wants to be heard and listened to there must be a dialogue based on respect, kindness, and in this forun Christian love. I am reminded that Scripture says that others will know we are followers of Jesus by our love for each other. That must be present if others are to believe what we are saying is truth. To argue points we want to make about Christ is not presented in love than most likely it's not going to be assumilated but rather be returned in the same voice as it was received. I am amazed that you have been extended to privilege of continued dialogue in the forum. When extending a closing to others you have written you have signed off "God Bless", I have difficulty believing those words as genuine heart felt expressions when you have said that the faith others have is false, especially Protestants. Better to be honest than to just put the name of God attached to such caustic remarks. Please consider what I have said, and I would welcome a response. justme |
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1393 | Is the church is infallible? | 1 Tim 3:15 | justme | 137284 | ||
Emmaus, brother in Christ: I read this thread up to the time I am sending you this note. I read with intrest to see if and what you responded to Al with. Your note was kind and respectful, and true. I wanted to say thank you for bringing a Catholic presence in the forum. I have never seen anything but kindness and respect and Christian love from you. Thank you, and God bless yo my brother in Christ. justme |
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1394 | Is the church is infallible? | 1 Tim 3:15 | justme | 137286 | ||
pcdarcan1: I have read several notes you have posted. I notice that in the two days since have entered the Forum you have made a more than normal amount of posts than most. May I suggest that you seem to have made some serious statements about the Forum members and the Lockman Foundation that are in error. There are no elite members. That Hank has the authority to revoke ones privilege to be on the Forum, and Lockman has the utmost respect for Hank and many others that have been faithful for years, not juts two days. I have come to the conclusion that persons that seen to attack and hurt others, are often hurt people themselves. In defence of BradK, he said nothing that should or would be considered out of line or even the remotest thing that would be considered grounds for even a stern warning for. If you are of the opinion that this is a unfriendly or elite group of people you have come to a wrong conclusion. I encourage you to read completely through a thread before making any rash observations, and thus ending an oppertunity for Christian fellowship and renewal. justme |
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1395 | desperate for help | 1 Tim 5:8 | justme | 118535 | ||
Henry and Emmy: Your problem is not insignifacant, and there is much more going on than that shows it's self on the surface. This forum is not the place to seek the help you need. May I strongly suggest a Christian professional Psychologist. Having worked with families in trouble for a munber of yesra as a pastor, I can tell you few pastors are trained or equipped to deal with your problems. Abuse by hitting by book or fist is abuse. This should not be permitted to continue. Please seek out professional help ASAP. If your husband wont go, them go yourself. May God guide you both. justme |
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1396 | desperate for help | 1 Tim 5:8 | justme | 118536 | ||
Rowdy: I read with interest that Emmy's "biggest tradjedy is that you wont be able to remarry if you find you must leave your husband." Rowdy is this really her biggest trajedy? I would hope this would be her least of all the problems she faces. Generally most people are not thinking a bout marring someone else while trying to get their marriage some help. Many counselors are quick to say the "D" word, and may not have the Christian training to guide a couple into reconcillation. I know of couples who have endured many problems in their marriage for decades, because the Christian values demanded they stay and work hard with the love they had. That kind of covenant marriage is what the LORD expects, at least that's my understanding of Scripture. This example is why I think like EdB there is not much help on a Forum for serious marriage problems, and we are better off to refer them to professional Christian help. Blessings. justme |
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1397 | desperate for help | 1 Tim 5:8 | justme | 118561 | ||
Rowdy: Thanks for responding. I can see your points. I fall into a delma when it comes to advising people on very personal problems, on the foru. Here is why; There are so many opinions about what the Bible teaches on marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Some would bluntly tell someone to stay in an abusive marriage. On the other hand some would sayabuse is grounds for divorce. Still others would stick like cement to unless there has been adultery there can be no divorce for a Christian. This is only one example of the wide range of understandings of what the Bible says. One only has to touch on baptism, or etrenal security of the believer, and there is going to be dogmatic debate as to who is right and who'e wrong. We all have what we think is the only answer to these doctrines. Would you not agree? There are those who come to the forum seeking an answer that meets their agenda, be it divorce, remarriage, or you name it. What on the surface seems like a kind answer could be serving to justify ones actions or conteplating action. I have seen good Bible believing Christians make some serious wrong choices by basing the direction they took by a mistaken understanding of Scripture, and they were totally convienced they were doing what the Bible said. So when someone tells me that the Bibles says thus, I want to see it for myself, and in context. We have been deceived by many false teachers and their wild money making "the Lord told me so". I can easly think of five or so false teachers that have fallen in recent years. People followed not the voice of their master. So these are a few reasons that counseling people on serious problems are best left up to professional traind Christians. The one draw back is it usually cost money something most of us hate to part with, especially something we feel should be free of charge. A pastors time is one thing, a professional Christian psychologist it quite a bit different. However there are a great many who all but give away their time for the sake of the people. Somehow we fail to see the pastor as professional, and unless it's a member a pastor needs some value for his time as well, at least I feel so. I hope this helps explain more of where I am coming from. Blesings. justme |
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1398 | Hurting words, hurt people? | 1 Tim 6:4 | justme | 57316 | ||
I did! I also felt an open expression of TIME OUT was needed. I have noticed you have been rather quiet inall this. Wise man who knows when to keep silent. If a fool taklks that removes all doubt. Agape, justme |
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1399 | the farher,son,holy spirit? | 1 Tim 6:16 | justme | 229199 | ||
biblicalman(:-) I have seldon read a better way of explaining the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit! Often I have said that there is no way our very limited human ability can grasp how to explain The Triune God. No theory of using an egg or water comes close in my thinking. I take Deut. 29:29 and trust in what God has allowed to know in the Bible about the Awesomeness of the LORD. Blessings. justme |
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1400 | Who is qualified? | 1 Tim 6:17 | justme | 53648 | ||
Dear In the Andes: Oh my, talk about picturing something wrong , I sure did. After reading this answer I KNOW what you mean. Bless your heart. I have seen several missionaries in Bolivia, and Mexico and I came back with a changed attitude. In fact in 1982 when I went to La Paz, Bolivia is what God used to so me I was not a Born again Christian. Can you imagine it took me 37 years anda trip to Bolivia to wake me up? It was March of 1983 I found Christ as my Lord because of my trip to Bolivia! Now, I could not agree with you more on how much misssionaries give up, and sacrifice for being in "the ministry". I do not think it is fait to have missionaries raise their own support. Some go to the field with less than 90 percent of the needed funds. Half way through the year churches forget a month or two and then others who promised to be faithfull supporters have hard times and you suffer even more. Before you know it you are at 55 percent. Then some supporters want to know what you did with THEIR money? Am I right? I was in the pastorial ministry here in the US for a good length of time. In getting my BA degree, my M.Div. and MARS it cost almost 100,000 dollars by the time I finished. At one church I stayed three years with no raise in pay, and we had our fourth child there. No the church did very little, and it was darn very little. However others in strange ways helped in ways only God could done. We had a Ford Van with 165,000 that got 12 mpg. We bought a cheap 4 door Mercury Topaz. We heard about how we misspent our money! I made 65 dollars a week for three years. Ministry is not as glamorous and joyfull as we thought. We suffered, went without as church members has the very best of everything. Yes God rewarded our faith, but the cost was very high. But I feel it was worth it from my point of view. My two oldest children, now adults, have had a hard time resolving their hurts, but have done so. I kow of a Canadain Baptist Missionaary who left Boliva, because they wer going to have board the young children while the ministered to the Bolivians in La Paz. I agreed with his choice. What good are you to God if you let someone else raise your children? Who ever suggested such a stupid thing failed to see priorities that are God given. I believe you need the very best tools and living conditions. Nothing hurts me deeper than to see a missionary come to the church and put on a dog and poney show to begg for support. Sometimes they are not even given food, or gas monet that took to come to the church! I hope you can feel my hurt I feel for you. I believe I can honestly say I understand. What mission group are you connected with? I have seen the Andes, they are the most spectacular mountians I have ever seen. My plane LLoyds Bolivino almost crashed going from Santa Cruze to La Paz. There was a general Government strike. A unexperienced piolet was in charge. The stewardest got sick it was so bad. We bounced all over and the left wing came within 5 feet of hitting the mountians edge! Would you believe I went back to La Paz in 1986! It was in civil unrest and the military shot bullets to get people to move. That was out side our hotel. Well Bless you friend. agape, justme |
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