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141 | To Marry or Burn?? | 1 Cor 7:8 | TheCurtMan | 91694 | ||
I am personally having a difficult time relating I Cor. 7:7-8 to Gen. 2:18. I Cor. tends to indicate that maybe it is best to remain single. My foundation is in Gen. God instituted marriage BEFORE the fall of man; while everything was still in it's perfect fourm; before the adversary decided to become a living hemorrhoid, God said that it is not good for man to be alone. There was no lust to worry about, no passion to consider. Did something change between Gen. and I Cor.?? And if not, why is it best to remain single?? The CurtMan |
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142 | How does any Homosexual believe they are | Rom 1:19 | TheCurtMan | 91690 | ||
Hey RM2, Good to hear from you too. Needless to say my encounters with you have always been educational. The question I asked had a purpose, a destination, the place is I Corinthians, the purpose is this: What’s your take on Carnal Christians?? According to chp.1, v.2 Paul greeted the church and called them saints. In chp. 3, v.3 he called them Carnal, as a matter of fact he alluded to their carnality about three or four different times within the first three chapters. Thereafter and throughout the rest of the book he listed their shortcomings. To say that the Corinthian Church was just short of perfect would be a gross understatement. Now a Carnal Mind can not please God, neither can a Carnal Christian, but they were Christians, they were saints, and at some point and time their eternal resting-place becomes an issue. My focus is on the fact that they were Carnal and they were Saints, What’s your take on this?? The CurtMan |
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143 | Was Paul single or married? | 1 Cor 7:8 | TheCurtMan | 91681 | ||
Maybe I'm a little slow in getting the point, but how do you relate this to Gen. 2:18?? Marriage was instituted by God before the fall of man. God said that "It is not good for man to be alone". When I read I Cor. 7:7, I get the impression that Paul was saying that he would that all men be like him, meaning that we should devote more time to tending to God's business without allowing the extra added concerns of marriage life to prohibit us. According to this verse, I believe that Paul was indicating that both marriage life and single life is a gift from God. Besides, even if Paul was married as a Pharisee, he maintained his status as a Pharisee without allowing his marriage life to interfere. He has always been diligent to the office he held. I'm just having a difficult time accepting that being single is better than being married. And just for the record, rather Paul was speaking by permission or commandment, you still have to deal with II Tim. 3:16. So how far off base do you think I am?? The CurtMan |
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144 | Is God's love unconditional ? | John 3:16 | TheCurtMan | 91535 | ||
Is God's love unconditional? YES IT IS. I think that John 3:16 is one of many verses that indicate this. According to John 3:16 what is the purpose of Jesus dying on the cross. I think that Salvation is conditional. It is for those who believe, but Jesus' death carried the sins of the entire world, both the saved and the unsaved. And He did this because He loves us unconditionally. Let me ask you this, how do you define Unconditional Love? What words would you use to discribe it?? |
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145 | Was Paul single or married? | 1 Cor 7:8 | TheCurtMan | 91528 | ||
Paul was unmarried, that is for sure. As far as him being married at one time or another, The John MacArthur Study bible tends to point in that direction in the very next verse, I Cor 7:8. Could I also suggest that the possibility exsist that you could also be misunderstanding scripture?? If you're correct in Paul wishing that all men was to remain single, then what would be the purpose of the marriage; instituted by God before the fall of man. If what you're saying is right, then it appears that Paul has a problem with the way that God is running things. Could we both be wrong?? What do you think?? The CurtMan |
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146 | How does any Homosexual believe they are | Rom 1:19 | TheCurtMan | 91522 | ||
RM2, The King James Version of Romans 8:6-8 uses the term 'Carnal Mind'. It is the Carnal Mind that is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. How do you define the term carnal mind?? The CurtMan |
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147 | A Perversion of the Truth-Gal. 1:7 | Gal 1:8 | TheCurtMan | 91057 | ||
That my friend is nothing but the truth. One particular arena that we are blessed in is that we both have someone to care for us. Our wives, friends, and church members. Not everyone is so blessed. I work in a hospital. One that is mostly for the elderly. It's heartbreaking to see the patients go through what they go through all by themselves. It's like they have no one to care for them. | ||||||
148 | What is Mark of Cain? Where in the Bilbe | Gen 4:15 | TheCurtMan | 91052 | ||
From the perspective of a Christian, how can a church relate prejudice to the principles governing Col. 3:12-13?? With our mouths we profess one thing, but with our actions we profess the complete opposite. | ||||||
149 | Knocked out by holy spirit | Matt 16:6 | TheCurtMan | 90788 | ||
That didn't stop Jesus. | ||||||
150 | A Perversion of the Truth-Gal. 1:7 | Gal 1:8 | TheCurtMan | 90787 | ||
Well Justme, you've offered me two different and fresh perspectives. One is my name, I've never heard that one before, however, you are right. I am one of those happy go lucky with a cornball since of humor type guy, so don't worry about me being offended. The second is your perspective on Romans 8:28-29. As far as my illness, and that verse was concerned, I kinda looked at it from a different point of view. God knew before I was born that I was going to end up being his child. He protected me from others and others from me until that time came. He also knew that getting my attention, although not impossible, wasn't going to be to easy either. The thing with pain is, the right amount of it will just about always bring a person to call on the name of the Lord. Ever notice that?? I saw Romans 8:28-29 as God using what was at His disposal to get my attention in such a way I didn't turn my back on Him nor run. Plus I have a testimony that make most Dr's stand up and take notice. Through my illness, however painful it may be at times, I have escaped spiritual death, and ten yrs. overdue on the physical one. In my opinion, that's how my God, worked my illness out to my good and helped me to want to conformed to the image of His Son. Any thoughts or comments?? The CurtMan |
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151 | deception | Matt 7:12 | TheCurtMan | 90580 | ||
I had a co-worker that consistently lied on me, to me, and about me. She got under my skin so bad, that all I wanted to do was to punch her dead in her face. A friend of mind who was a minister told me to pray for her three times a day. He suggested that the more that I pray for her, the less hatred I'd have for her. I had nothing to loose but my job for fighting, and my testimony for being a Christian, so I tried things his way. and IT WORKED. I became more concerned for her spiritual welfare then I was for the things she was doing to me. Personally I suggest the same thing to you. Pray for that person three times a day at a minimum. The more that they upset you, the more you should pray for them. Eventually God will handle you problem like he handled my problem. Your problem isn't the other person, and what they're doing to you, your problem is self, and not knowing how to handle the situation. The CurtMan |
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152 | What is Mark of Cain? Where in the Bilbe | Gen 4:15 | TheCurtMan | 90564 | ||
Well EdB, that's a very good point. But at the time I didn't see it that way. Being of that particular race, I decided to leave the Mormon Church. According to their beliefs, we would be the absolute last; the bottom of the barrell; after everyone else, to enter into the Kingdom of God. I had a problem with that when I compared it to Romans 3:23. What made my skin a worse sin then their actions?? No one could answer that one. But since they were striving for Godhood anyway, they were just short of perfect, or trying to be, which was something that I could never accomplish because of the Curse of Cain. The CurtMan |
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153 | A Perversion of the Truth-Gal. 1:7 | Gal 1:8 | TheCurtMan | 90559 | ||
My Pen name is not what I am?? Is that a good thing or bad?? This I got to know. Hear my testimony. At the age of thirteen, I was diagnosed with a blood deficiency, Sickle Cell Anemia. When I say that I can relate to your pain, trust me with this, I’ve been living with it all my life. The doctors told me that by the time I hit my late twenties, I’d have no control of bodily functions, mentally or physically. They said that I wouldn’t survive my early thirties. God had a different set of plans. I’m thirty-nine, I have complete control of my body, and the only one who thinks I’m mentally challenged is my wife, but hey what do she know?? I’ve been happily married for ten years plus. That was a hard decision for my wife. She had to face the fact that one morning when she woke up; I might not be there. We married anyway. I still go through what is medically called a Sickle Cell Crisis. Bill Cosby was described labor pains this way, he said take your bottom lip and stretch it over the back of your head, then you’ll get and idea of what labor pains feel like. What I go through is two to three times worse than labor pains. God has used my illness to draw me closer to Him. I am a living example of His grace and mercy. But for all the pain that we go through, that does not compare to the suffering of the unsaved. I wouldn’t wish my illness on my worst enemy; therefore I would have no problem jumping whatever hurdle necessary to get the gospel across to anyone who listens to me. Seems like we have a number of things in common. The CurtMan |
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154 | Knocked out by holy spirit | Matt 16:6 | TheCurtMan | 90452 | ||
Brother BradK Thanks for the correction. I was aware of the term that was being referred to, but since neither is in the bible, I decided to go with the term that was already in play. You are absolutely right about knowing the difference between good bibically based theology and a perversion of the truth. You have any suggestions on how two brothers who believe in the same thing can get that point across?? |
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155 | A Perversion of the Truth-Gal. 1:7 | Gal 1:8 | TheCurtMan | 90451 | ||
First of all I toally agree with you in referrence to the tone of these notes. A lot of times they tend to come across harsher then intended. If I came across that way then my apologies, it was truly unintentional. As far as witnessing is concerned, I can only speak from my personal experiences. I find that there are a variety of reasons why Christians do not witness the way we should. But all these reasons have one common denominator, the adversary. If he could get us not to do the things that God would have us to do through fear, selfishness, time, or whatever the reason, then he has accomplish something. I have not always been crazy about sharing the things of God. There was a time when I wasn’t even interested in God. But through the Holy Spirit, God chaned all that. He wanted to use me in the circle I was in. He was willing to teach me the things I would need to know to accomplish His will. All He required from me was my willingness to be obedient. You ask me of any thoughts, well my thought is this, PRAYER, plain and simple. If we as Christians would ask the Father to make us the witnessness He would have us to be, He will honor that prayer. It is after all in accordance with His will. Besides, it worked for me. I am not on the spiritulal level I should be on, or even could be on, but I am willing. It also worked for Abraham, Isaac, Moses, and the rest of the prophets. Everyone was willing, no one was perfect, and God used each one in the compacity that they were in, and He equiped EVERYONE with what they needed to get the job done. What an awesome God we serve. The CurtMan |
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156 | What is Mark of Cain? Where in the Bilbe | Gen 4:15 | TheCurtMan | 90449 | ||
The bible, to my knowledge does not specifically states what the mark of Cain is. However, there are some who believe that the Mark of Cain is the darkening of the skin, the widening of the nose and lips. None of this is verified through scripture. Mind if I ask how this question came about?? The CurtMan |
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157 | Knocked out by holy spirit | Matt 16:6 | TheCurtMan | 90382 | ||
Are you aware of any scripture that indicate that the Holy Spirit has the tendicy of knocking people out?? It is normally a practice that is proformed by faith teachers, and as far as I know, it is antibiblical However; if you are aware of such a scripture that indicate this, please share it with me and lets discuss it. The CurtMan |
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158 | A Perversion of the Truth-Gal. 1:7 | Gal 1:8 | TheCurtMan | 90380 | ||
Greetings ezra2003, To be perfectly honest, I don't think that I could have phrased that any better myself. Thanks for your answer. |
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159 | A Perversion of the Truth-Gal. 1:7 | Gal 1:8 | TheCurtMan | 90378 | ||
Greetings Justme, Actually I do have a thought. By studying the truth, it is easy to spot a counterfit, but those who are studying the counterfit, doesn't know it's a counterfit, they believe it to be true. Personally I believe that if you can gain their perspective on how they are understanding scripture, then it is easier to explain where the problem is. Many Christians know what they believe to be true, but alot of christians have a difficult time explaining the truth. I find that one of the reasons for this is because of a lack of understanding. No one is really bothering to understand the other persons perspective on scripture. If you can get that understanding, then explaining the truth is alot easier. But that still doesn't mean that they are going to accept it, all it means is that I've done all I could to get the truth across. Besides, on a personal note, if find it somewhat educational. You wouldn't believe how some people can come to the wrong conclusion about scripture. An inaccurate interptation of scripture, will lead to an inaccurate application of scripture. The CurtMan |
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160 | A Perversion of the Truth-Gal. 1:7 | Gal 1:8 | TheCurtMan | 89848 | ||
Good Morning Truthfinder, I was wondering where in scripture I could find the fact that in order to understand God’s word, I have to join and submit to an organization. “Jehovah poured out his spirit on them and assigned them the responsibility of serving as his sole visible channel through whom alone spiritual instruction was to come. Those who recognize Jehovah’s visible theocratic organization therefore, must recognize and accept appointment of the Faithful and Discreet Slave, and be submissive to it.” The Watchtower, Oct. 01, 1967 “Jehovah is a God of unity and harmony. He wants his earthly servants united, and so He has made understanding the Bible today dependent upon association with His organization.” The Watchtower 01, 1961 “He does not impart his holy spirit and an understanding and appreciation of His Word apart from His visible organization.” The Watchtower July 01, 1965 Personally I think this type of belief contradicts a number of biblical principles, but hey, each man must choose his own way. I just need to know where in the bible I could go to support all this. Over in Gal. Chp. 1, Paul was confronting the church because some people where preaching a distorted message. Paul called them accursed. He implied that if anyone at anytime preached a message different than what he himself taught, that they themselves be accursed. Do you think that the Watchtower falls into that category?? Do you think that their beliefs and Paul’s beliefs are the same beliefs?? I mean I know that the Watchtower’s beliefs may differ from the Judaizer’s beliefs, but are the Watchtower’s beliefs on the same accord as Paul’s beliefs?? And if they are, then how are the above quotations justified?? Paul also indicated something else that I truly appreciated as well. Paul indicated that he knew the truth of scripture was just that, the truth. And he know this not because of some scholar declared it to be true, but because Jesus Himself declared it unto him. Personally I can relate to that. I believe scripture to be true not because of someone with a pH or whatever, but because Jesus Himself declared them unto me through the Spirit, through my personal experiences, and through my personal relationship with Him. The CurtMan |
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