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141 | An interesting discussion/question | Romans | humbledbyhisgrace | 205079 | ||
Greetings Val! I'm sure your probably aware the teaching colt pushed is a Jehovah's Witnesses teaching. Just wanted to say good eye on your part! We are seeing a lot of false teachings being pushed on the forum right now. Glad you are here to help redirect and correct :-) Steve |
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142 | the power of our words | 1 Cor 4:20 | humbledbyhisgrace | 205078 | ||
Greetings Tamara! Good catch! Steve |
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143 | An interesting discussion/question | Romans | humbledbyhisgrace | 205075 | ||
Your still spouting the teachings of the Jehovah Witnesses cult which are not allowed on this forum! |
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144 | An interesting discussion/question | Romans | humbledbyhisgrace | 205021 | ||
Steven, Claiming the truth in and of itself does not make it true. If the claim falls short of the measure (Scripture) it can easily be discounted as nothing more then an empty claim to truth. Their is a reason the claim is considered unorthodox, it falls short of the measure! The greater concern here would be that one would hold to that which does not measure up. Steve |
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145 | This is a prophecy right?? | OT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 204901 | ||
Amen Tamara! If nothing else let us never fail to present what is most important to those who are clearly lost! In this case we know by their own confession. Praise God for you and the work He has done in your life. May He be glorified in this! Steve |
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146 | No last names of people - why not? | Bible general Archive 4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 204899 | ||
LVK, You ask was there any suggestions in dealing with this? Yes, there is! Listen to them!!! They are in your face as you say because they love you! Interesting how you view them isn't it? You view them as a problem and they view you as someone that does not have what they have and they want to share it with you. Why? Because they have been touched by God! They know intimately the peace and joy they have in their relationship with their Creator! They want you to have this also!!! You said “I'm not a born again Christian”. I understand the difficulty for you then with those in your face as you put it. This is a good thing actually! It's because your not at peace with where you are now (i.e. spiritually dead in your trespasses and sin). Your tormented and every born again believer knows that because they too were there at one time. Romans 3:23 says we all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. In Romans 6:23 we see the wages of sin is death. And we also see that the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. NOTE THAT IT IS FREE! And this free gift IS eternal life IN Christ Jesus our Lord! Romans 5:8 teaches us that God proved His love for us because Christ died for us while we were sinners. He did something for you that you never could nor ever will be able to do for yourself. It had to be done because of what you did, not what he did. You sinned! Yet you are His creation and He loves you. So He took your place and paid your debt that you might be saved! And now He waits for you to acknowledge that and turn from you sin and come to Him. Remember, He offers it freely to you! Romans 10:9-11 (NASB) 9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; 10 for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, "WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED." Steve |
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147 | Is Jesus the same God as God, or a God? | John 1:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 204852 | ||
Colt, Forgive the attempt at humor. I meant no harm! That's why I added the smiley face :-) However, as you teach it, it does come up short of scripture. The fact your teachings lean to both the JW teachings and the Word of Faith teachings is why I ask the question regarding JW and WOF. You say "I did not say Jesus became Christ. Read my post again." Okay, here is what you said "The creator became a human being in the form of a man Jesus, his thoughts, his mind, his word became the Christ." Reads that way to me. Never the less, the point is, Jesus did not become the Christ, He has always been the Christ! In John 1:1 He is referred to as the Word (Logos). This is the title John gave Him in this passage. Perhaps this will help... 1:1. As far back as man can think, in the beginning... the Word was existing. The term “Word” is the common Greek word logos, which meant “speaking, a message, or words.” “Logos” was widely used in Greek philosophical teaching as well as in Jewish wisdom literature and philosophy. John chose this term because it was familiar to his readers, but he invested it with his own meaning, which becomes evident in the prologue. The Word was with God in a special relationship of eternal fellowship in the Trinity. The word “with” translates the Greek pros, which here suggests “in company with” (cf. the same use of pros in 1:2; 1 Thes. 3:4; 1 John 1:2). John then added that the Word was God. Jehovah’s Witnesses translate this clause, “The Word was a god.” This is incorrect and logically is polytheism. Others have translated it “the Word was divine,” but this is ambiguous and could lead to a faulty view of Jesus. If this verse is correctly understood, it helps clarify the doctrine of the Trinity. The Word is eternal; the Word is in relationship to God (the Father); and the Word is God. 1:2. The Word has always been in a relationship with God the Father. Christ did not at some point in time come into existence or begin a relationship with the Father. In eternity past the Father (God) and the Son (the Word) have always been in a loving communion with each other. Both Father and Son are God, yet there are not two Gods. —Bible Knowledge Commentary You said "God, however you want to define him was born as a human being Jesus the Christ. The Creator/God the Father/YHWH put his mind his thoughts into a human being. The WORD in John 1:1 is the greek word Logos. The Logos became Christ." This is not correct. As pointed out above, the Word is Christ. Again, this appears to be somewhat of a JW understanding. I'm not sure but It appears to deny the trinity as well as the deity of Jesus. Firstborn does not mean born again! This is a false teaching by the WOF movement and the JW which they desperately need to validate other false teachings. It may very well be you have gained your understanding through their teachings. Unfortunately, many local churches and much of what you will find on the internet and in book stores today will have WOF teachings and JW teachings. You say you are of neither so I take you at your word. But never the less, your teaching reflects their teaching which is not how the scriptures teach it. Colossians 1:18 (NASB) He is also head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything. Jesus Christ was, is, and always will be sinless. He never has nor ever will have need to be born again. Scripture never teaches us Christ was "born again". You and I have a great need to be born again. Scripture clearly teaches us we are sinful and MUST be born again. If Christ had need to be born again, what does that mean in regards to all of scripture? How can it be His sacrifice was sufficient payment for our sins if He himself had to be born again first? If this were true that Christ had to be born again, surely we would find somewhere in Scripture that pointed to this. Surely there would be mention of His spiritual death. But you will never find such in Scripture. I hope this has helped. I hope some of the questions I raised will help you think your way through this. Colt, don't be offended by my poor attempt at humor regarding the blanks. I truly am sorry if I offended you. I am much more concerned with your understanding (and mine too) the truth found in God's word. Hopefully others will join in and help in the matter. Steve |
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148 | Is Jesus the same God as God, or a God? | John 1:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 204788 | ||
COLT.045, Your shooting blanks! :-) Your post is like a mixture of JW and WOF teachings. Do you claim to be either of the two? First, Jesus did not become Christ, He was Christ, is Christ and always will be the Christ! Read more of John. For example, read the second verse. John 1:2 (NASB) He was in the beginning with God. He (is Christ), He is referring to the Word in verse 1. "...and the Word was with God.." should be understood as a relationship between the Word (Christ) and God (the Father. i.e an eternal fellowship in the Trinity). "...and the Word was God." Christ the Son is God. John 1:14 (NASB) And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. Christ was NOT born again nor was there any need for God the Son to be born again! Colossians 2:14 (NASB) having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. Note the debt against us was dealt with on the cross. Not afterwards! 1 Peter 3:18 (NASB) For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit Note, He died for sins once for all ... having been put to death in the flesh... Hebrews 10:10 (NASB) By this will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. Note, we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ! Again, and again we see it is His sacrifice on the cross, the death of His flesh (body)! Colossians 1:22 (NASB) yet He has now reconciled you in His fleshly body through death, in order to present you before Him holy and blameless and beyond reproach It doesn't get any clearer then Colossians 1:22. He has reconciled you in His fleshly body through death! And for what? In order to present you before Him holy and blameless and beyond reproach. John 19:30 (NASB) Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit. When the Lord Jesus Christ said it was finished, it was finished! There was nothing more for Him to do! The price had been paid! Steve |
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149 | why christains can't have house cats. | NT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 204784 | ||
I think it's a Jehovah’s Witnesses teaching also Doc! |
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150 | REV 11 The Temple stands yet destroyed | Rev 1:11 | humbledbyhisgrace | 204636 | ||
RC, The price is too high to discuss the scripture with you. I don't wish to take part in such rage and anger. I lived in that enough before I was saved! Sorry if I upset you! I don't wish to be a part of something that causes a brother to stumble. Steve |
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151 | REV 11 The Temple stands yet destroyed | Rev 1:11 | humbledbyhisgrace | 204630 | ||
Oh but RC, it was a simple question in which you answered. Think of me simple if you will, I only wished to give you opportunity to clarify in hopes I was misunderstanding you and if not, that you would even see the fallacy in your reasoning. See, not only did the three churches crumble in the earth quake, but so to does your teaching on the matter! Or let me say, on this point and anything you rest on this! Steve |
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152 | REV 11 The Temple stands yet destroyed | Rev 1:11 | humbledbyhisgrace | 204615 | ||
Thanks for your response. As I said, I have not studied this subject all that much so I was looking for clarification of your statements. I didn't want to assume and/or put words in your mouth. From your response you are basing your arguments on 3 of the physical churches being destroyed by the earth quake. Does that not raise questions in your own mind about your position? At least on the parts you rest on your interpretation of Revelation 1:11? Let's say you were going to send a letter to my local church and it was destroyed by an earth quake. Does that mean no one is here to receive the letter? Of course not, unless of course everyone who was a member of the local church was destroyed with the building. Steve |
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153 | REV 11 The Temple stands yet destroyed | Rev 1:11 | humbledbyhisgrace | 204581 | ||
RC, I'm not much for debating this subject because the truth is I have not studied it that much. Reading along with this thread I have a question that comes to mind reading your post however so to help me understand your point of view could you please explain? Am I correct your response is in regards to what John pointed out in Revelation 1:11 when you said "Well as long as you know that all 7 Churches didnt exsist in 90 AD then thats just fine, in 63 AD three of them were destroyed by yes an earth quake. And believe it or not Laodocia wasnt rebuilt till 121 AD..."? The reason I ask is I want to make sure this is what you are addressing. If so then I need to ask you to explain if you would your understanding of what the physical churches that were destroyed have to do with Revelation 1:11? It appears to me your view is founded on 3 churches being destroyed by an earth quake. I fail to see what the physical church has to do with it. You don't mean the people of the church were destroyed in the earth quake do you? Am I understanding you correctly? If so, could it be your understanding is based on assumption the church was no more because the physical structure was destroyed in the earth quake and the fact is the writing was not intended for the physical structure but for the church (i.e. the people)? Steve H. |
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154 | so spiritually minded no earthly good? | Luke 10:33 | humbledbyhisgrace | 204322 | ||
Yes I know. I wrote it! And as I've tried to point out to you, the scripture is clear on the matter. Your response on the other hand contradicts what the Lord Himself was teaching . Like I said, I would encourage you to read the scripture and let me add, not read into it! Steve |
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155 | so spiritually minded no earthly good? | Luke 10:33 | humbledbyhisgrace | 204266 | ||
"They were a Priest, and a Levite, they sure should be spiritually minded" Scripture gives a different picture in this account. "The quote that was used for the question, "They were so spiritually minded they were no earthly good " is what is called a back handed compliment. The quote itself, conceeds the spirituality of the Priest, and the Levite." The quote concedes a worldly view not a biblical view. In light of scripture, what do you make of the quote? Matthew 6:33 (KJV) But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. "I can take from the assumption you made, that you couldn't give any reasion why they didnt't help, you only gave a resounding NO. In your mind they weren't spiritually minded at all. " Luke 10:25-37 (NASB) 10:25 And a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" 10:26 And He said to him, "What is written in the Law? How does it read to you?" 10:27 And he answered, "YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND; AND YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." 10:28 And He said to him, "You have answered correctly; DO THIS AND YOU WILL LIVE." 10:29 But wishing to justify himself, he said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" 10:30 Jesus replied and said, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among robbers, and they stripped him and beat him, and went away leaving him half dead. 10:31 "And by chance a priest was going down on that road, and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 10:32 "Likewise a Levite also, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 10:33 "But a Samaritan, who was on a journey, came upon him; and when he saw him, he felt compassion, 10:34 and came to him and bandaged up his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them; and he put him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn and took care of him. 10:35 "On the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper and said, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, when I return I will repay you.' 10:36 "Which of these three do you think proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell into the robbers' hands?" 10:37 And he said, "The one who showed mercy toward him." Then Jesus said to him, "Go and do the same." Steve |
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156 | so spiritually minded no earthly good? | Luke 10:33 | humbledbyhisgrace | 203996 | ||
I would encourage you to read the passage in context and drop the many assumptions. Take a look again starting at verse 25. Using your assumptions you have attributed to them you have defeated your own argument. What you have done is painted a picture of someone who is solely concerned with themselves. So how is it then you find them to be spiritually minded? Did not their actions contradict the law? Did not their actions contradict what the Lord was pointing out in the parable? Of course they did! Even your own reasoning indicate the Priest and the Levite only had an intellectual understanding of the law and no spiritual understanding. I know your intent was not to present it as such but none the less, the text of scripture and even your reasoning show just the opposite. Steve |
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157 | Acts 13:1 | Bible general Archive 4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 203834 | ||
Jamison, As you search this out, here is a brief Christian orthodox view by Ra McLaughlin of the subject at hand. "The Bible uses different language in different places to describe what happens to us when we die. Often it refers to death as 'sleep' (e.g. Psalms 13:3; John 11:11-14; Acts 13:36; 1 Corinthians 11:30; 15:6,18,20,51; Ephesians 5:14; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-15; 5:10) -- this is the regular way Kings and Chronicles refer to the deaths of kings. In all these cases, 'sleep' is simply a euphemism for 'death.' It is not to be taken literally, as if it indicated 'soul sleep.'" "John 11:11-14 provides a good example of 'sleep' as 'death' rather than as 'soul sleep.' When the disciples misunderstood Jesus' reference to Lazarus' death as 'sleep,' he corrected them not by saying that Lazarus soul was asleep, but rather by stating that Lazarus was dead." "One of the more confusing passages in this regard is 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, where Paul speaks of the dead in Christ as being asleep, and as rising only when Christ returns. This may at first give the impression that they are rising from sleep when Christ returns, and that prior to that they are not with him. However, 'rise' (from the Greek anistemi) is not the normal word the Bible uses to describe those who cease to sleep -- 'awake' is. 'Rise' generally refers to the simple act of standing up, but it also refers frequently to the general resurrection when our bodies will rise from the grave (Mark 9:9; 9:10; 12:25; Luke 16:31; 24:46; John 20:9; Acts 10:41; 13:43; 17:3,31). In these cases, the point is not that our souls wake up or rise, but that our bodies do. This being the background of the language of 'rising' (anistemi) in the church, the Thessalonian church would have understood 'rise' (anistemi) in 1 Thessalonians 4:16 to refer to the bodily resurrection, not to awaking from soul sleep." "There is no explicit teaching in Scripture that outlines any doctrine of 'soul sleep,' but it is an inference drawn from the metaphor/euphemism of death as 'sleep.' The Bible does explicitly teach, however, that our souls are immediately present with the Lord upon our deaths. For example, Jesus told the thief on the cross that the thief would be with him that day in paradise (Luke 23:43). Further, Paul explicitly taught that to be absent from the body was to be present with the Lord -- he mentioned no third alternative such as soul sleep (2 Corinthians 5:6-9). Moreover, we have actual examples of people who died but did not experience soul sleep: Moses and Elijah (Matthew 17:3; Mark 9:4; Luke 9:30-31); perhaps Samuel (1 Samuel 28:3-20); and of course Jesus himself (e.g. Luke 23:43). Some would add the debatable example of Abraham, Lazarus and the rich man in the parable of Luke 16:19-31." "When we die, it is fair to speak of us 'sleeping' insofar as we are no longer walking the earth, and insofar as our bodies are not active. In our sleep of death, however, we are conscious and active in the presence of Christ." --Ra McLaughlin Steve |
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158 | Do we get saved by Baptism? | 1 Pet 3:21 | humbledbyhisgrace | 203827 | ||
Let's go back to your original statement. You said "Now the question is and I will say this off the get go that if we take any one of these things do you still have salvation?" You were speaking of these three things, baptism, faith and repentance. It appears you are saying that if we take any of the three away we no longer have salvation. Is that what you were saying? To me it appeared that is what you were insinuating. Then you pointed out that the church had not yet been established and since then that salvation comes by a different method then it did before the church. At least that's what I'm getting out of your post. If in fact this is what you are saying, please explain. If not, then forgive me for misrepresenting your comments. Steve |
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159 | Do we get saved by Baptism? | 1 Pet 3:21 | humbledbyhisgrace | 203807 | ||
My Dear Brother, what does the church add in regards to our salvation? And here dear brother, was the church established at this point and what of the three things might we find missing and of what do we find here of the church? Ephesians 2:8-9 (NASB) 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 2:9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. Romans 10:9-10 (NASB) 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; 10:10 for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. Am I misunderstanding you? Steve |
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160 | Do we get saved by Baptism? | 1 Pet 3:21 | humbledbyhisgrace | 203802 | ||
Brother lionheart, Was the thief on the cross saved (Luke 23:43)? If so, what of the three things you mention are a part of salvation is missing? Steve |
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