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141 | Which teaching | Matt 14:29 | Pastor Glenn | 65990 | ||
EdB, I think "word of faith" teaching: 1. tries to tell God what He must do for us. 2. says that our words are containers that give us power to change reality whether God wants us to or not. 3. says simply "name it and claim it" prosperity. 4. says to pray "thy will be done" is a sin. However, it is better to focus on Jesus' faith teaching. Pastor Glenn |
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142 | Which teaching | Matt 14:29 | Pastor Glenn | 65992 | ||
Meredith, That is exactly what I see. But, before he became afraid, he trusted Jesus enough to step out on the water. One interesting point is that there is no record of anyone else in scripture that walked on water. Also, he became afraid after he took his eyes off of Jesus and instead, began to look at the waves. Pastor Glenn |
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143 | Which teaching | Matt 14:29 | Pastor Glenn | 65994 | ||
Amen graceful, Strong faith in God helps us to keep things in perspective. Whenever we get afraid, we should ask ourselves if we are doubting God's ability to bring us through. |
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144 | Which teaching | Matt 14:29 | Pastor Glenn | 66018 | ||
EdB, You end your post with, "...I’m at a lost to understand why you seem to defend WOF ." I fail to see what you mean by that. How do I "seem" to defend WOF? Before you answer read: "About Postings Postings should be biblically based and whenever possible include supporting Bible references. Postings are not to be intended as a personal attack on the authority of the Bible or on other users of this forum. They are not to be submitted as an effort to foster divisiveness, ill-will, dissension or disruptions to this forum. Pushing ones own personal and denominational views Please limit, to the best of your ability, the known denominational biases that produce potential strife and undue conflict. Please avoid interjecting obvious denominational biases, especially when urged by peers to cease. Otherwise, it becomes a battle of wills, and only tears down morale and causes division. If we are notified that this situation is occurring we will review it and act as necessary. " |
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145 | Jesus' faith teaching vs Word of Faith? | Matt 14:29 | Pastor Glenn | 66026 | ||
dennis, I thought that maybe EdB was waiting for me to state "I DO NOT" believe also. See my post at ID# 65355. I don't know what else can be said to him. Pastor Glenn |
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146 | Which teaching | Matt 14:29 | Pastor Glenn | 66111 | ||
Meredith, As you mentioned, the faith of the woman of Canaan, was great. And notice that she was an outsider. But she didn't let that stop her from coming to Jesus. Her faith brought healing to her daughter. Here is another example of an outsider with faith: Luke 4 27And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian." “…but only the Syrian; for none besides had faith to apply himself to the prophet for a cure. Christ himself often met with greater faith among Gentiles than in Israel. And here he mentions both these instances, to show that he did not dispense the favour of his miracles by private respect, but according to God's wise appointment.” http://www.gospelcom.net/eword/comments/luke/mh/luke4.htm It is bad when outsiders can come to God and trust Him more than those of us that attend every church service, while being fearful and unbelieving about everything that God wants to do in our lives. God Bless Pastor Glenn |
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147 | Jesus' faith teaching vs Word of Faith? | Matt 14:29 | Pastor Glenn | 66363 | ||
EdB, I felt that you were trying to read my mind while ignoring what I wrote. It was very disturbing. I accept your apology. Pastor Glenn |
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148 | does prayer produce measureable results? | Matt 16:4 | Pastor Glenn | 69405 | ||
You are right about that EdB. God is doing great miracles here everyday, but we don't always pay attention. Like when the firemen stayed with one woman in a wheelchair at the WTC on 9/11. God saved them after the building collapsed. Also, the 9 men who were trapped in a mine a few months ago. Many of us prayed for them and one led them in prayer in their midst. God delivered them. My assistant pastor is a former drug dealer. He and his wife are also former drug abusers just a few years ago. God delivered them and now they are among my biggest helpers at our church in the heart of Chicago, IL. God has blessed me personally to quickly find new employment after only 5 weeks of being laid off. My present engineering job pays double what I was making before so I am well blessed to provide for my wife and 8 children. Yes, one wife and eight children. Did I stutter brother? God is still performing great miracles indeed. Pastor Glenn |
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149 | Literal or Not? | Matt 19:4 | Pastor Glenn | 92900 | ||
journey_me, Please notice that my last question was not exactly the negative of your question. I purposely threw in "...any indication in scripture ...". "Outside" of scripture there is His creation itself that declares His handywork: Rom 1 20For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, |
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150 | interpret Matthew 20:20-23 | Matt 20:20 | Pastor Glenn | 141827 | ||
Hello Silvio, By asking to sit at Jesus' right hand and left, James and John were requesting 2nd and 3rd highest positions in the Kingdom of God. The main point that the Lord wanted them to know is that His Kingdom was the reverse of what they knew of earthly kingdoms. You see, in God's Kingdom, the higher your position, the more slave (servant) duties required: Mark 10 42 But Jesus called them to Himself and said to them, "You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 43 Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. 44 And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." I hope this helps, Pastor Glenn |
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151 | interpret Matthew 20:20-23 | Matt 20:20 | Pastor Glenn | 141866 | ||
Hello Silvio, You are very welcome. I look forward to reading your reflection. Your brother in Christ, Pastor Glenn |
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152 | Did God cause the tsunami | Mark | Pastor Glenn | 141390 | ||
Hello Higgy, "But don’t worry; I don’t believe this to be an act of God. Before Jesus was sent to earth, God would have used such disasters to punish the wicked, but we are off the new way. " Can you provide scripture to support these statements? What do you mean by "we are of(f) the new way"? We may not understand why so many people were killed from many countries, but how do we know that it was not an act of God? Amos 3 6 If a trumpet is blown in a city, will not the people be afraid? If there is calamity in a city, will not the LORD have done it? 7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets. "We have been given the chance to ask for forgiveness in believing that Jesus came to earth and was crucified for our sins. In doing so those who believe in Jesus and try to obey Gods laws have nothing to fear." Amen. Pastor Glenn |
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153 | Did God cause the tsunami | Mark | Pastor Glenn | 141455 | ||
Hello Higgy, "... Therefore why would God allow this act when he is a loving God, Concerned for All life." What if I told you that God killed two Christian people for lying to the Holy Spirit. What if I said that they were a married couple that conspired to tell the same lie. Would you believe that God really did that since, as you say, "He is a loving God"? Or would God simply wait until they died naturally years later? Also, what if a Christian child was continually disobedient to his parents all his life? Would you expect that God might shorten his life or let him live longer than normal to have more time to repent? Your Brother in Christ, Pastor Glenn |
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154 | Did God cause the tsunami | Mark | Pastor Glenn | 141493 | ||
“Hi Pastor Glen, What you do in this life is judged when Jesus Returns, why Question me or try to trip me up. “ Well, hello again Higgy! You are right. What we do in this life is judged when Jesus returns. But, the bible tells us that God provides consequences now in this life also. This fact has not changed in New Testament times either. I was not trying to trip you up. What I was trying to do is inspire you to read and study your bible concerning these questions. My previous questions were from two New Testament scriptures that specifically apply to our question here. In your last post, you spoke about Mark 13. That was good, but it was not specific enough concerning the question of whether God provides consequences in this life, as well as in the Great Judgment. “Do you believe God judges and punishes people for their sins once they commit them. If so Pastor Glen why would Jesus judge us for what we did in our life time. “ That is a very good question. Let’s not go on my pre-conceived understandings. Let’s search the scriptures daily to find out whether these things are so. First, here are scriptures concerning searching the bible: John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. “This is not a perfect world; we are cursed ever since ADAM and Eve eat from the tree of knowledge. Natural disasters are part of this imperfect world, that’s why this world will be consumed in the lake of fire, making the way for a New World and New Heaven. This is also why we have an AID’s epidemic in Africa and elsewhere in the world, or do think this is Gods doing?. “ Whether disasters and epidemics come “directly” from God or “indirectly” by man’s evil ways, is not the question. We do know that He has used disasters like the Great Flood and plagues like He brought on Egypt in the past. He also brought consequences on King David for his sins. So the question is “has God changed the way He handles sin in this life”? “We are on our last chance, …. Those in this world who persecute Christians are not struck down dead instantly for their deeds, …. “ It is true that “Those in this world who persecute Christians are not struck down dead instantly for their deeds…”. But the question is not whether or not they are struck down “instantly”. God often give some time for repentance, as you say. But He does punish sin in this life: Psa 37:1 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. Psa 37:2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Psa 37:9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. Psa 37:10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. “I am disappointed that you as a Pastor have not grasped this fundamental truth. … The Bible explains God’s Holy Word in Black and White and it is so clear to understand.” Higgy I am also disappointed that you did not answer my questions directly. You see, those questions were based on New Testament scriptures that you really need to know and study. “AS I SAID “God is a loving God” he has given us time to repent, for God does not want to lose one soul to the devil. As Jesus said if a Shepard loses one sheep does he not leave the rest to search for that lost sheep? This is how great the Lords love is for us. But if we chose to go our own way through this world, then we can only accept to be punished for not accepting Jesus as our lord and master in this world and the next.” The scripture concerning the Shepard that leaves the 99 to find the one lost is one of my favorite in the bible. Then are you agreeing with me when you say “But if we chose to go our own way through this world, then we can only accept to be punished for not accepting Jesus as our lord and master in this world and the next.”? “I don’t mean to offend you with this reply, but I just can’t understand the content of your reply to me.” My previous questions were from the following scriptures. Please read them in context and answer my previous questions about them: Acts 5:2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. Ephesians 6:2 Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; Your Brother in Christ, Pastor Glenn |
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155 | What common beliefs does the Forum have? | Mark 9:39 | Pastor Glenn | 91161 | ||
justme, This scripture indicates that belief in the name of Jesus Christ is the foundation of what is important to our belief system. Sola scriptora, the virgin birth, Christ's bodily resurection, all other essential Christain doctorine follows as scripture teaches. |
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156 | better for him if a millstone were hung? | Mark 9:39 | Pastor Glenn | 94689 | ||
EdB, Any group that denies the deity of Christ obviously has Jesus Christ wrong. I feel that there are indeed bad teaching with many in the WOF movement, but to say they have a different Christ is very questionable. Now before you fly off the handle as you have so many times before, please pay closer attention to what people actually say. I have been looking for where Gracefull actually said that Jesus was "tortured by Satan". Copeland said it, but Gracefull merely said that He suffered in hell. Well, is that really enough to accuse her of having another Jesus? Also consider this scripture before you decide to weed out the tares: Mat 13 The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares 24 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; 25but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way. 26But when the grain had sprouted and produced a crop, then the tares also appeared. 27So the servants of the owner came and said to him, "Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares?' 28He said to them, "An enemy has done this.' The servants said to him, "Do you want us then to go and gather them up?' 29But he said, "No, lest while you gather up the tares you also uproot the wheat with them. 30Let both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, "First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn.""' Pastor Glenn |
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157 | The "short " ending of Mark? | Mark 16:8 | Pastor Glenn | 85440 | ||
JRM, The accepted key verse of the entire book of Mark is: 10:45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Christ's servanthood had been accomplished and Mark had shown this. While this was the first Gospel written, the full story was well known from the testimony of many living witnesses, including these same women of Mark 16. First Corinthians has the full resurrection story and was already written even before this gospel: 1Co 15:3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 1Co 15:4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 1Co 15:5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: 1Co 15:6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. 1Co 15:7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. 1Co 15:8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. 1Co 15:9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. Writing books was not cheap or easy even for a hand written copy. Paul shows how much he valued the books and parchments: 2Ti 4:11 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. 2Ti 4:12 And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. 2Ti 4:13 The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments. This also shows that Mark was around a long time. There was plenty time to publish an update of his Gospel and there is nothing wrong with that, so I would not discredit the long version. As for the snake handlers, they should do some rethinking whether or not they accept the long version of Mark. However, they still have similar scripture in Luke 10. Pastor Glenn |
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158 | What is people sin? | Luke 15:7 | Pastor Glenn | 67359 | ||
confusing, I am glad to attempt to explain these things according to the bible. You seem to think that it would have been better that God had not created man. Man is a victim, not of God against Satan, but of man's own rebellion against God. Man is a victim of his own selfishness. God created man for His very honourable purposes: Hebrews 2:6But one testified in a certain place, saying: "What is man that You are mindful of him, Or the son of man that You take care of him? 7You have made him a little lower than the angels; You have crowned him with glory and honor, And set him over the works of Your hands. 8You have put all things in subjection under his feet." For in that He put all in subjection under him, He left nothing that is not put under him. But now we do not yet see all things put under him. 9But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone. 10 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 11For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, After becoming a Man Himself, it is God's plan to bring us into His family for all eternity! It is helpful to look to the end of the story: Revelation 21:1 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 2Then I, John,[1] saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. 4And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." 5Then He who sat on the throne said, "Behold, I make all things new." And He said to me,[2] "Write, for these words are true and faithful." 6And He said to me, "It is done![3] I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts. 7He who overcomes shall inherit all things,[4] and I will be his God and he shall be My son. Pastor Glenn |
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159 | What is people sin? | Luke 15:7 | Pastor Glenn | 67938 | ||
confusing, Hell was made for Satan and his fallen angels. Man does not go to hell because God made him, but because God set laws and told man the consequences if he should align himself with Satan. You are blaming God for setting laws. Yes, if He did not set laws then it there would be no standard for whether Adam would love or hate God. Adam's bad choice caused death to the "tree" of man and his seed (us). We are a continuing dying life line from Adam. But, Jesus is the second Adam that gives every man the choice for life. It is not God's fault that some choose Satan's way. Pastor Glenn |
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160 | Did Jesus suffer in hell when he died? | Luke 23:46 | Pastor Glenn | 65184 | ||
justme, I have not read Christianity in Crisis, by Hank Hanegraaff, but I have often listened to "The Bible Answer Man" broadcast. I often think that Hank goes too far in lumping all faith teaching into "word of faith" condemnation. Some statements are very marginal. At the same time, I have heard him play some very outrageous audio statements from Benny Hinn and others. Heb 1:3By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. 6But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Also, Jesus had something to say about ministries in His name: Mark 9: 38 Now John answered Him, saying, "Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow us." 39But Jesus said, "Do not forbid him, for no one who works a miracle in My name can soon afterward speak evil of Me. 40For he who is not against us is on our[3] side. 41For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink in My name, because you belong to Christ, assuredly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward. Pastor Glenn |
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