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141 | Where is the TRUTH found? | Matt 1:25 | Brian.g | 48373 | ||
Mommapbs Are you active in your church Brian |
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142 | Where is the TRUTH found? | Matt 1:25 | Brian.g | 48388 | ||
How right you are! Thank you, I've enjoyed our discussion Brian |
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143 | Was Mary a virgin her whole life | Matt 1:25 | Brian.g | 48407 | ||
Joe A passing thought, not meant to be funny. Somewhere within these posts of the past few days, I saw a statement that there are 3,000 or 30,000 Protestant denominations. Which indicates 3,000-30,000 different interpretations of the Gospel. I'm not an expert, but 3,000-30,000 different denominations in 500 years is probably not that far off the mark. Which is right - one singular or all 3,000-30,000. And by what authority do you make that decision. And, what do you say to the Protestant denominations, that are wrong. Brian |
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144 | Was Mary a virgin her whole life | Matt 1:25 | Brian.g | 48443 | ||
Tim Pleasure hearing from you. The minor points of theological emphasis indicates the presence of two items: A pastoral leader and a teaching authority. Which, in turn, means there are 3,000-30,000 Protestant human leaders and 3,000-30,000 Protestant teaching authorities. So, again, I will ask which one Protestant teaching authority and pastor leader is the correct one to follow. And, how do you explain the remaining wrong ones. Brian |
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145 | Was Mary a virgin her whole life | Matt 1:25 | Brian.g | 48444 | ||
Joe I don't know the answer to your question. Now, which one of the 30,000 Protestant human leaders and teaching authorities is correct. And, how do you explain the 29,999 wrong ones. And, don't tell me that all 30,000 groups are basicly one, because we all realize that one Protestant denomination will not have any problem testifying to another Protestant (of a different denomination) that their denomination is the truer way to Christ. Brian |
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146 | Was Mary a virgin her whole life | Matt 1:25 | Brian.g | 48525 | ||
OK Joe, Let's narrow the field from 30,000 down to two. Calvinist and Arminian Oh, by the way, non-salvific issues - (ie: Sacrements) - I almost forgot. Some Protestant denominations say zero, some say two... And, aren't there Protestants that think sacrements are important - maybe not seven, but some? So, on both points: Which Protestant denomination is right - and which is wrong. Why and by what authority Brian |
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147 | Was Mary a virgin her whole life | Matt 1:25 | Brian.g | 48526 | ||
Tim As an example, we see numerous interpretations of Scripture here in this forum. What authority do Protestants use to insure a consistent and universal interpretation of Scripture, so that people will know they are teaching it properly. Is there one single authority for all denominations. Or does each denomination have it's own authority and then, do all denominational authorities, agree 100 percent with each other. If they don't agree - then which is right and which is wrong and by what authority is that decision being made. Brian |
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148 | Any info on the Human side of Jesus? | Matt 5:2 | Brian.g | 34855 | ||
xtrem4jc Some flags are going up in my mind regardng this question and the explanation which you have given to us. The flags of concern are simply this: 1. It appears that you are working with a group of people who have seen, in just a few short years of life, the absolute worst of mankind. 2. These people are mature beyond their years in ways most of us cannot even imagine. 3. These girls probably have been physically and psychologically abused, damaged and scarred beyond comprehension. 4. You are attempting to minister to their needs, but you have come to a public forum, in which answers and opinions fly around faster and more, off the cuff, than you can imagine. Some of the sources are outstanding, some are not. 5. I believe that many people here can offer a great amount of assistance to you, but I think it is extremely important that you give everyone a complete profile of your project. For example: 1. age group of the girls (boys?) 2. What is the typical problem experienced, drugs, prostitution, homeless kids, etc. 3. How many kids are involved in your project. 4. How is it that they are all coming together under one roof for this. 5. Are you the only advisor/leader. 6. Is this a one-time, one-hour session or an ongoing event. 7. Are the psychological needs of these children being addressed, as well as their spiritual needs. 8. How is it that you are leading this section of the group. 9. Any other information which you feel will be pertinent. I personally believe this information will greatly enable us, to further assist you in your wonderful efforts. Everybody loves to give advise, but I know that this forum is concerned and the last thing anyone wants to do, is misguide these children,further. Brian |
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149 | I CAME TO FULFILL THE LAW | Matt 5:17 | Brian.g | 23239 | ||
There What you call Christ's Law, is in fact, God's Law. As it states in Matthew 5:17, Jesus did not come to abolish or to rewrite God's Law. John gives the best single explanation as to the true meaning of this subject. John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. In Matthew 5:18-19, Jesus Himself reaffirms that He is not changing Gods Law. Matt 5:18 "For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 "Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. People reading Gods Law in the Old Testament have a feeling that God's Law is one of cruelty and harshness - they tend not to see God's compassion and love for man in His laws and in the application of His laws. Often, Gods words are taken out of context. An example of this is Deuteronomy 19:21 "Thus you shall not show pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot. But, if you read Deuteronomy 19:17-20, you will understand God is talking about justice among men living on earth. The same justice God commands in Deuteronomy 16:18-20 Deut 16:18 "You shall appoint for yourself judges and officers in all your towns which the LORD your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment. 19 "You shall not distort justice; you shall not be partial, and you shall not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and perverts the words of the righteous. 20 "Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue, that you may live and possess the land which the LORD your God is giving you These words of justice in Deuteronomy is a single small example of God being a compassionate and just God - this is the truth and mercy which is what Jesus is trying to teach us. From this, we also begin to understand how to gain entry in heaven, by acting as a 'Christian'. I quote this because, Jesus is teaching the same (Christian behavior), which God had already taught us in the Old Testament. Brian |
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150 | I CAME TO FULFILL THE LAW | Matt 5:17 | Brian.g | 23261 | ||
There I couldn't have said it better Brian |
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151 | I CAME TO FULFILL THE LAW | Matt 5:17 | Brian.g | 23262 | ||
Kalos I stand corrected. Thank you Brian |
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152 | to get closer to god | Matt 6:6 | Brian.g | 203363 | ||
There is no need to seek God. He has found you. Just answer Him from your heart Brian |
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153 | to get closer to god | Matt 6:6 | Brian.g | 203378 | ||
Azure You are right. But, in this case, the search is over - it is now time to talk and get to know each other. Brian |
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154 | Are we do pray to Jesus? - II | Matt 6:9 | Brian.g | 14376 | ||
Steve The following supports that you may pray to God through Jesus as an intercessor. While Hebrews and Mathew specifically address intercession, John is directed more towards the fact that Jesus is directing people to God and that He, Jesus, is only the messenger (or intercessor). Heb 7:24 but Jesus, on the other hand, because He continues forever, holds His priesthood permanently. Heb 7:25 Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. Matt 10:32 "Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father who is in heaven. Matt 10:33 "But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father who is in heaven John 12:44 And Jesus cried out and said, "He who believes in Me, does not believe in Me but in Him who sent Me. John 12:45 "He who sees Me sees the One who sent Me. John 12:46 "I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain in darkness. John 12:47 "If anyone hears My sayings and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world. John 12:48 "He who rejects Me and does not receive My sayings, has one who judges him; the word I spoke is what will judge him at the last day. John 12:49 "For I did not speak on My own initiative, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me a commandment as to what to say and what to speak. John 12:50 "I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore the things I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me." |
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155 | Are we do pray to Jesus? - II | Matt 6:9 | Brian.g | 14475 | ||
Lionstrong I believe that it is ok to pray to God direct, from when Jesus taught the following prayer: Luke 11 1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." 2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: "Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread. 4 Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation." Brian |
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156 | Are we do pray to Jesus? - II | Matt 6:9 | Brian.g | 14590 | ||
I believe it is acceptable to pray to either Jesus or God, directly. The right answer for you is whichever you are more comfortable doing. Jesus' message to us is that it is important that we love God and to be comfortable speaking to God, through our prayers and that Jesus will be with us to support and guide us in our efforts. |
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157 | In the service of the Lord, yet unsaved? | Matt 7:21 | Brian.g | 74459 | ||
Searcher I think to understand the full context of Matt 7:21, you must read through to Matt 7:21-23, this implies that some baptized Christians may not be acceptable to Jesus, not just non-Christians. Brian |
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158 | In the service of the Lord, yet unsaved? | Matt 7:21 | Brian.g | 74462 | ||
Searcher As long as a Christian, on the day he was baptised, was truly committed to Christ - can he act any way he wants to from that day forward - and still be acceptable to Christ? Brian |
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159 | In the service of the Lord, yet unsaved? | Matt 7:21 | Brian.g | 74487 | ||
CDBJ Last night, I also had the opportunity to respond to a similiar question on this forum,which was asked by 'dabmci'. I feel that my response to that question, is also applicable to this discussion. dabmci I think with this one question, you are also resolving another debate on this forum, as to whether 'once saved - always saved'. Judas, as an Apostle, was baptised and a follower of Jesus. After his betrayal of Jesus, Scripture shows that Judas regretted his action - whether it was because he knew he was in trouble (with God) or because he was truly repentant is something we'll never now. But, in Jesus sermons He addressed the issue that how you live your life is important, in addition to accepting Jesus, through Baptism. Matthew 7:21-23 21 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name? Did we not drive out demons in your name? Did we not do mighty deeds in your name?' 23 Then I will declare to them solemnly, 'I never knew you. Depart from me, you evildoers.' In the Passion of Christ, John 17:12 When I was with them I protected them in your name that you gave me, and I guarded them, and none of them was lost except the son of destruction, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled. We know that Jesus was referring to Judas in this verse. Entrance into the kingdom is only for those who do the will of the Father. On the day of judgment (on that day) those who lived their lives in evil will be rejected by Jesus, as we saw regarding Judas in John 17:12. In answer to your question, it didn't matter if Judas repented - Jesus rejected him. ------------ I'm not a theologian or an expert on Scripture, it's just my understanding of what Jesus, Himself, had said. Brian |
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160 | In the service of the Lord, yet unsaved? | Matt 7:21 | Brian.g | 74493 | ||
Searcher By adding the word 'committed' to Christian, you have created a term to measure the strength of the relationship which a Christian has with God, through Jesus. Each person who has accepted Christ, is a Christian. The way in which that person lives their relationship with God, determines the depth and breadth of the relationship. The extreme of a 'committed Christian' lives their relationship with their whole being - every action, every thought, every breath. And, by living their relationship with their whole being, it will carry over into their relationship with other men. By living their lives to help bring other men into a closer relationship with God, through Christ. A less-than 'committed Christian' is not automatically rejected by Christ - but I believe that there is a point within the depth and breadth of a man's relationship with God, which just isn't acceptable to Jesus. I don't know that exact point - but I believe it is somewhere between how the two Apostles (Peter and Judas) lived their lives after their individual denial of Christ. Was Judas' sin of denying Christ that much worse than Peter's sin of denying Christ or was Peter's relationship with God, afterwords - just that much greater than Judas'? Brian |
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