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141 | King James bible only one to read? | Genesis | Parable | 123748 | ||
KJV 2Timothy 3:16-17 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." This was written, and considered to be scripture, long before the KJV was translated, so certainly the original ancient scriptures are exceptions to what you neighbor says. |
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142 | how long ago was the earth made? | Gen 1:1 | Parable | 119099 | ||
Scripture tells us what science can never prove, that creation is utterly distinct from decay, which is how we measure time in the fallen world. The question "how long ago?" can be asked of the fallen world only, not about creation before the fall. That is, after creation, the world was without decay and could have existed in the same state for billions of years, before the curse introduced death and decay. All science can do is estimate how long since the decay began, and that requires an understanding of the initial conditions and the rate of decay, both of which require assumptions that may or may not hold. As a believer, I have no problem with scientific estimates that the universe is 13.7 billion years old because that estimate implies nothing about when creation occured, for with God, a day is like a thousand years and a thousand years are like a day. Also, this apparent age teaches us something of the meaning of the word "eternity". Which raises the point that the primary message of Genesis is that in the beginning God is there and is responsible for making the world. Likewise, the primary point of Revelation is that in the end, God is there and will see His purposes come to pass. |
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143 | addicted to porn-help | Psalm | Parable | 118351 | ||
reposted for the benefit of the orinal post....sorry for the inconvenience. --- I have just finished reading an excellent book that may help you understand and address your situation. It is "Sex, Men and God: A godly man's road map to sexual success" by Douglas Weiss. Basically, his thesis is you are not addicted to porn, you are addicted to the powerful chemicals produced by your brain that are released to your brains' pleasure centers during sexual climax. This chemical response becomes associated with whatever you look at during orgasm. Weiss explains how this dynamic is established, as well as how to apply godly principles, backed by scripture, to overcome this addiction and replace it with a healthy biblically-based sexuality. Also, without endorsing or condoning masturbation, he explains how three different kinds of masturbation lead to three different consequences in a man's life. There are questions to answer that help you identify where you are on the spectrum and specific suggestions for how to stop destructive behaviors and replace them with healthy attitudes and lifestyles. The point is, there is hope, but you must be willing to confront your situation honestly and take steps to change. The first is to accept God's way and reject man's. I cannot recommend this book enough to both Christian men and women. Parable |
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144 | addicted to porn-help | Psalm | Parable | 118350 | ||
I have just finished reading an excellent book that may help you understand and address your situation. It is "Sex, Men and God: A godly man's road map to sexual success" by Douglas Weiss. Basically, his thesis is you are not addicted to porn, you are addicted to the powerful chemicals produced by your brain that are released to your brains' pleasure centers during sexual climax. This chemical response becomes associated with whatever you look at during orgasm. Weiss explains how this dynamic is established, as well as how to apply godly principles, backed by scripture, to overcome this addiction and replace it with a healthy biblically-based sexuality. Also, without endorsing or condoning masturbation, he explains how three different kinds of masturbation lead to three different consequences in a man's life. There are questions to answer that help you identify where you are on the spectrum and specific suggestions for how to stop destructive behaviors and replace them with healthy attitudes and lifestyles. The point is, there is hope, but you must be willing to confront your situation honestly and take steps to change. The first is to accept God's way and reject man's. I cannot recommend this book enough to both Christian men and women. Parable |
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145 | Was the church embarassed? Come see. | Gal 2:11 | Parable | 115117 | ||
Here's a good explanation from John Piper in his book "The Passion of Jesus Christ: 50 reasons why jesus came to die", #44 To Destroy the Hostility Between the Races, p. 106: "Peter has been living in the freedom of Jesus Christ. In spite of the fact that he was a Jewish Christian, he was eating with non-Jewish Christians. The dividing wall had come down. The hostility had been overcome. This is what Christ died to achieve. But then some very conservative Jews came to Antioch. Cephas panicked. He feared their criticism. So he pulled back from his fellowship with Gentiles. The apostle Paul saw this happening. What would he do? Serve the status quo? Keep peace between the visiting conservatives and the more free Christian Jews in Antioch? The key to Paul's behavior is found in these words: "I saw that their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel" (Galations 2:14) This is a crucial statement. Racial and ethnic segregation is a gospel issue! Cephas' fear and withdrawl from fellowship across ethnic lines was "not in step with the truth of the gospel." Christ had died to tear down this wall. And Cephas was building it up again." Piper's explanation is consistent with what we know of Peter and of Paul, and it shows how Jesus is the foundation for understanding scripture, and that God can use any situation for his purposes. |
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146 | forgiving people who have hurt me | 2 Cor 5:17 | Parable | 114542 | ||
Anxiety is a form of fear, one that is general rather than specific. Anxiety is a natural reaction of being hurt by others. In order to be free of anxiety, let go of your fear of being hurt by others. To do this, let go of past hurts. To do this, forgive those who have hurt you. To do this, have compassion for them. To do this, see them for what they are through the eyes of Jesus. To do this, learn how Jesus sees you by accepting that you are a sinner and that He forgives all those who believe in Him and what He did on the cross for you. Read the bible, get with mature Christians and grow in faith. | ||||||
147 | Is the role of deacon limited? | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 114240 | ||
"Deacon" in biblical times may not have meant what it means today, i.e. grunt or peon. If your church is trying to apply biblical principals, it needs to get away from legalistic questions like this (which try to derive doctrine from one or two verses) and instead, address issues through meaningful fellowship, accountability, honesty, openness, trust, corrective discipline and proper lines of authority. In my church, there is a board of directors who oversee the senior pastor. In others, it might be that a bishop oversees the priests. In any case, matters of conscience and integrity must be addressed or the church will be infected and it will spread like leaven in the dough. | ||||||
148 | documented, biblical justification | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 114236 | ||
I guess it depends on your theory. What are you trying to establish? As for the example set by leaderss, see 1 Tim 3:2a "Now the overseer must be above reproach...", Titus 1:6 "An elder must be blameless..." As for what to do about sin in the church, see Matthew 18:15-17 "If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.' If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, treat him as you would a pagan or a tax collector." The final step means to remove from the fellowship. Regarding legal action, because we are called to submit to the authority of the state, see Romans 13:1-7, especially verse 4, your suspicions of financial impropriety should be reported to the police or IRS. Does this help? |
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149 | how can we be more rich toward God? | Luke 12:21 | Parable | 114200 | ||
Forget ourselves, follow Christ. | ||||||
150 | Are Deacons limited to serving communion | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 114199 | ||
Every member of the church has an obligation to confront sin, especially when it threatens the community of believers and jeopardizes the witness of our faith to the world. | ||||||
151 | r u released from marriage if mistreated | 1 Cor 7:12 | Parable | 111776 | ||
Makarios, Good to hear from you! Long time since we've exchanged. I appreciate your positive input. Balance is a key element of walking in faith, just as it is in walking at all. | ||||||
152 | r u released from marriage if mistreated | 1 Cor 7:12 | Parable | 111654 | ||
Divorce is permitted as a concession to our hardness of heart, i.e. a recognition of that we do not live up to God's standards. Thus, most churches accept that abuse, adultery and abandonment are legitimate grounds for divorce. These factors indicate the marriage, as He intended, may be dead. While it is clear that God hates divorce, He does not want anyone to live a lie. I believe no one should divorce because of one incident or infidelity, but when those things become chronic patterns and serious, then one may give over that person to their choices, which reflect anything but a desire to be married. | ||||||
153 | Where is it written...? | 1 Cor 7:12 | Parable | 111652 | ||
The commandment is "You shall not murder" not "you shall not kill" -- Exodus 20:13. There is a difference between killing and murder. Not all killing is murder. Murder is the kind of killing that tears the fabric of society. If killing were the same as murder, all the prescriptions in scripture for execution would be prescriptions for murder. This relates to divorce in that divorce is permitted as a concession to our hardness of heart, i.e. a recognition of that we do not live up to God's standards. Thus, most churches accept that abuse, adultery and abandonment are legitimate grounds for divorce. These factors indicate the marriage, as He intended, may be dead. While it is clear that God hates divorce, He does not want anyone to live a lie. I believe no one should divorce because of one incident or infidelity, but when those things become chronic patterns and serious, then one may give over that person to their choices, which reflect anything but a desire to be married. |
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154 | Why should we obey God? | Psalm | Parable | 109522 | ||
We should obey God because we need to be under His authority. When we live according to our own will, we find only death. By accepting His lordship over us, we find life. We can trust Him to do the right thing for us, whereas we must beware our own desires, for they have been shown time and time again to be unreliable. | ||||||
155 | What exactly is this Unforgivable Sin? | Matt 12:32 | Parable | 109412 | ||
My understanding is that one cannot receive forgiveness from another, i.e. actually accept that forgiveness in order to be healed by it, unless you can recognize that other person, accept the fact you have wronged them and that they may by their grace nullify the debt you owe them because of your offense. If you see the work of God as that of the enemy, or vice versa, then it is not possible for you, on your own, to recognize your offense against God. This makes it impossible for you to recognize God as the one you owe and to recognize His grace in His forgiveness. It's not that God WON'T forgive you, but rather that you cannot accept His forgiveness because you are blinded by the hardness of your heart. At some point, God lets us be the way we want to be, and if we reject Him enough, He will respect that and let us die in our stubbornness. It is a question of how forgiveness works rather than whether God chooses to forgive everything except what is described as the unforgivable sin. It is unforgiveable because we reject that forgiveness, not because the forgiveness is not forthcoming. |
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156 | addicted to porn-help | Psalm | Parable | 109364 | ||
The issue with pornography is of course lust, which has at least two spiritual aspects. The most obvious is that indulging in pornography reduces others to physical objects that you use to gratify your carnal desires. This is not loving them. The other is a diminished understanding of yourself as a child of God and this is not loving God, in light of all He has done for you to make it possible for you to have a holy relationship with Him. The next time you are tempted, pray for God to show you the way out, which He promises to provide. You cannot escape on your own strength or willpower. You must depend on God to help you with this. I suggest also that you reflect on the people who have been used to produce the pornography, for they are loved by God as much as you are. Remember that they are people in need of Him and in need of your compassion, not your exploitation. Also, think about those who profit from this "industry". Your addiction supports all the wickedness that goes into producing porn, which leads others into greater and greater sin and financially rewards those who mock our Lord and use the creatures made in His image for their own selfish gain. |
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157 | How to love others as commanded | 1 John 3:11 | Parable | 108855 | ||
Love is a command, so think of it as something to be obeyed, which sometimes is not what you would choose to do on your own. Love is an action toward others that is guided by what you would want someone to do for you. Start out small, serve others without drawing attention to yourself. Give generously even when you aren't sure if you can afford it, yet remain a good steward of the wealth God has entrusted to you. Sometimes loving others unconditionally means accepting their indifference, rejection or hatred, allowing them to remain as they choose to be, however unjust, mistaken or tragic. Be grateful if you suffer for the love you give, as you are being blessed to suffer for the cause of Christ. | ||||||
158 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 106240 | ||
For me, the issue boils down to whether we as Christians, in this particular case, will submit to the authority of the state, which scripture says God has ordained, or if we will obey a more personal understanding of His Will, sometimes known as moral conscience, which He has planted in our hearts through His Word and Spirit. |
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159 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 106200 | ||
this is true, but this logic is not what the "under god" issue is about. in your analogy, the logic would then be if abortion were illegal, you wouldn't go ahead and have one anyway, right? |
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160 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 106195 | ||
The worms wiggle when you open the can, don't they? | ||||||
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