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141 | Where should I turn?????? | Bible general Archive 2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 154431 | ||
Hello daluvapassion15, you say your confused and based on your post you have many questions. lionheart is right when he said this is a good thing because you are looking. You are seeking the truth and this is a good thing even if it seems confusing right now. God knows your heart and if you want the truth, turn to Him, trust in Him and He will reveal His truth to you. The Bible tells us in Isaiah 55:6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: 55:7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Your seeking answers so look to God for the answers. Mankind and the world does not have the answers. It's not too late and it does not matter what you have done in the past or how confused you are right now. God can and He will forgive you. This is what God wants to do. He wants you to trust in Him and to have a personal relationship with you. That's right, a one on one relationship with you. To address your question "What is heven?" The simplest why I can think of to put this is that heaven is the dwelling place of God. Where ever and what ever it is, will be more awesome and glorious then anything we could possibly imagine. To address your questions "What if when ppl die they just die? What about reincarnation....." Hebrews 9:27 says "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment." So, God's word tells us that we will die one time and after that we will face judgment. One of two things will happen. If you are saved and forgiven of your sins you will go to heaven and spend eternity with God. If not, you will be condemned and spend eternity in hell. Notice that regardless of which way you go, both are for eternity. There is no reincarnation. No second chance at coming back and trying again. To address your question "If there is 1 god than there should b 1 religion right?" Many people confuse God and religion. Religion is not God, it is more like a practice of someone or a group of people's beliefs in something. Many religions are about God. And as your mother told you, people do have a different way of looking at God. Therefore, we have many different religions. This may surprise you, but even people of the same religion have different beliefs on certain things. Why is that? Because, mankind does not have the capability to understand all things. Only God does. And in our inabilities to understand some things, we interpret them differently because we don't have all the knowledge required to get everything right. What is important is your salvation. There are many decisions you will have to make in life. Some easy, some hard. But none will be as important as your salvation. You can make the most important decision of your life and the best part about it is guess who will be there with you when you make it. God! The Bible teaches us in Romans 10:9 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." It's just that easy. It doesn't matter what you have done in the past. You don't have to have all the answers up front. God will give you the answers that He wants you to have when you are ready for them. I hope this helps answer some of your questions. One more thing I want to leave you with. You are not alone in the fact you are confused about things. Many people are confused. And just so you know, even those of us that are saved are still confused on some things. I'm 43 years old and I don't know everything and even I get confused on some things. There is nothing wrong with that if we are able to admit it and continue to seek God's truth. God doesn't expect us to know everything and He knows we will be confused and wrong sometimes. No one has all the answers. Only God does and what God wanted man to know He has given us through His creation and His word (the Bible). My prayers are with you and my God bless you! |
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142 | Where should I turn?????? | Bible general Archive 2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 154520 | ||
You say "Using the bible to prove God's existence is circular reasoning" I say using mankind's words and not using God's word to prove God's existence is at best a recipe for disaster. What could man possibly have to say about anything, especially God that would compare to His holy word much less have more meaning or truth to it or accomplish that which God himself pleases? Isa 55:11 "So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. " My brother I do believe that God's word can and does reach even those that don't believe in the Bible if it be His will. Can you think of one thing man can say on his own that can accomplish what the holy word of our Father can do? Heb 4:12 "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." Rom 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. I believe God's word is more then enough to reach even those that don't believe in the Bible if it is His will that they be saved. If man wants to say anything at all with any real meaning to it, I believe we should share the word of God and not think we can do any better on our own without His words of truth. If man is seeking God, then the best we can possibly do is repeat the holy words of our Father and share that with those seeking. After all, if one is seeking the truth, how can you possibly help them find it by excluding the truth? I would note to you my brother, daluvapassion15 may have ask for proof other then the Bible. But before daluvapassion15 ask that question it was already stated that he/she was confused. To remove God's word (the truth) from the discussion and use a lot of Apologetic arguments from the CARM web site or where ever they came from is in my opinion missing the mark big time. These type arguments if used at all to help someone confused should at a minimum be used with God's word first and foremost. We are not defending the faith here, we are acting out of love and trying to help the confused not the willful disbeliever. To remove the truth I believe would only tend to confuse the confused even more. |
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143 | Where should I turn?????? | Bible general Archive 2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 154552 | ||
Absolutely I believe what I am saying. I would not say it if I didn't. I completely and totally believe in the word of God and the power there in. God's word is holy and pure my brother and thank God we have it. Why even attempt to try and exclude it from those seeking the truth? My point to javelin and any others who read the post was not to discount him or apologetics in any way. (And by the way, I love the CARM web site. I spend much time there myself. Brother Matt has much to share). My point is I think we should always turn to God and His word for the truth and to reach the lost and confused. In this case the seeker was confused and seeking answers, looking for the truth. I believe apologetics is the practice of defending the faith is it not? That's not to say many of the arguments used in apologetics cannot also be used to help the seeking understand. But I believe based on God's word that sharing his word with the lost and seeking will prove much more effective. It is fear that motivates me to respond to brother javelin's post. Fear for this 14 year old confused young person and fear that any may think we (mankind) can separate our self from the word of God and still find His truth. Now having said that let me also say, I don't think for a second that brother javelin was attempting to separate God from the truth. My point is to reveal the truth you must use the truth and in God's word we find truth and we know the power there of so why exclude it. Also brother, I find two points somewhat ironic in your post. You ask me not to discount the efforts of an intelligent believer yet it appears you are willing to discount what I had to say and I was pointing to God's words not mine. Maybe it's that you don't count me as an intelligent believer. That's okay with me because it's obvious to me you did not understand my post or you would not have thought I was attempting to discount brother javelin. I accept the blame because to be honest with you, some times passion over comes and I may not think through what I say before saying it and making sure I am clear on what I say. This is just another reason why we should point to God's word and not our own. I can assure you though, I am a believer and I think God for my salvation and all He is to me. I also stand by the post and the scriptures referenced there in. The second point I find ironic is that your own argument to me does what? Point's to God's word to get your point across. Wonder why you would do that? |
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144 | Where should I turn?????? | Bible general Archive 2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 154610 | ||
You said "if I did not hold the Word to be true your stating that it is so without reason is a sure-fired way to get tuned out." Again, I point to the same scripture used earlier that says different. Isa 55:11, Heb 4:12, Rom 10:17 Granted, it can be tuned out. But I beg to differ that it is a sure-fired way as you say. Take the time to read each of the verses mentioned above. Really think about what they are saying. I say WOW! I would even say that Isaiah 55:11 is proof that someone can tune it out all day long if they want to but if God's will is that they tune it in, they will tune it in. :) I pray I'm wrong, but your statement appears to me that you don't understand the true power of God's words. You said "I respect your faith, but how can a person who is apparently lost and without the Holy Spirit to illuminate them know what a particular verse means? they can read it all day long and know what it says without knowing what it means." Brother, I think I know where you are coming from with your whole argument but I have to ask, do you really understand what these scriptures are saying? You ask how? How is easy to answer. It's God's word we are talking about. How is not a problem for God. I would say Hebrews 4:11 teaches us that God's word has the power to do anything. I would also say Romans 10:17 drives the point home on the importance of using God's word. Brother, these are not just words on paper. There is power in God's words. By the way, even the saved can sit and read a particular verse all day long and not know what it means. Take a look at this forum for example. Many of the questions ask here are ask by the saved seeking understanding of the scriptures. We can be thankful that the same Holy Spirit that lives within us and guides us is also in others and guiding them as well. So we learn much that the Holy Spirit has revealed to others that are saved. You said "I do believe that the presentation of the Romans road or the "Gospel" of the salvation of sinners by Christ is the end goal, but we must not discount people too quickly when they ask questions that require physical proof" The Gospel is not the end goal. It should be the main goal and the first objective. God has told us the power in His word, we should use it. I for one will not question it's abilities to accomplish exactly what God said it will accomplish nor think that I can in someway do a better job then He. Also, I didn't discount anyone. Actually, I was counting this young person. That's why I felt it important to not put the word of God on the side line and dismiss it as circular reasoning. Brother, take a look at the world today. Look at all the ways man has placed himself above God and all the ways that man has excluded God. What are the results we find when God is excluded? Not a pretty picture from what I see. The point I'm trying to drive home is the importance and the power of God's word. Hey, if I was the enemy that's the first thing I would want you to stop using myself. I would want you to put the word of God on the shelf and not use it because it's too powerful and as the enemy I have nothing to dispute it. I pray we all learn to keep the word of God in front of us at all time and live by it, trust in it, and share it every chance we get. In love, not criticism |
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145 | How should we take the Bible? | Bible general Archive 2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 154945 | ||
Hey Mark, Granted, there is much self that must die within us. But I find it hard to believe that any of us can speak to how much that is for each individual Christian. At what level do you assign persecution and loss? Look around and it doesn't take long to see Christians are persecuted daily and it's for the very Gospel they suffer. Does it only count if we are beheaded, imprisoned, or suffer some horrible death at the hands of the unbeliever? I agree, the state of the church seems lacking. But so did the state of Israel to Elijah in 1Kings 19. But what did God see that Elijah didn't? What does God see in the Church today that we don't? I only wanted to respond to the statements and raise these questions because just recently I was struggling with the questions "why did I not see the passion in others that I feel inside of me"? "Why does my experience seem to be so different then what I see from others"? I didn't understand why and I wanted to see the same passion in others that I feel in my spirit. I wanted others to have what I had been given. It was only through prayer and discussions with a wise YOUNG man I know and spending time with God one on one seeking the answers to this that I have only begin to realize that maybe, just maybe it's that many are already at the place I long to be and have already found the place I am seeking. What God has given me is not mine to give to others. Only God has the ability to give it to them. So mine is to be concerned with my relationship with God and share what is given to me with others. If it is God's will that they are given what I am given then God will give it to them. It's beyond me to give and therefore, not mine to question. Maybe there are some of us that fit in the "we" category and maybe there are some that are far past that place and the "we" can't see it because they have not reached it yet. I just don't think we can base others relationships with God on our own standards of what we perceive it to be or what we think it should be. We know from scripture what our objectives are, but we don't know the heart of every Christian and what they have been through and/or how they live their life. What each Christian has, was given to them by God. The relationship is between them and God and is not ours to question. May God truly bless you all! |
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146 | How should we take the Bible? | Bible general Archive 2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 154968 | ||
I hear what your saying brother. I do. And I don't think that you are trying to insinuate we are all losers. Rest assured, your comments did not come across that way at all. I see the same concerns in your comments that I had. But for me, I believe the relationship between God and His, is sacred and is not for me to question. If anything, I will accept what I see as a blessing from God and a reason to take a closer look at myself. I can't help but think that the things we see so clearly is because they are so familiar to us and/or, they give us reason to ignore our own faults. Don't forget, God knew what you and me and every other Christian would do for Him even before He called us and graciously gave us our salvation. Yet He still called us. Oh to love like our Father loves us! What a blessing we could truly be to others. God bless us all! |
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147 | Which Church of JESUS CHRIST js HIS ? | Bible general Archive 2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 155007 | ||
If you are looking for a denomination in the words of Jesus to Peter you will not find it. The Church that Jesus speaks of does not carry with it a denominational title as your question seems to insinuate ("So, WHICH CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST"). The Church that Jesus speaks of is His Church which is made up of all those He has called and that have received their salvation and He is at the head of it. His words are "My Church" not "CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST". Denominational titles have nothing to do with His Church. These are nothing more then labels that man has given to separate themselves from others because of their beliefs and interpretation of the scriptures. (That's just my opinion. Take it for what it's worth. Also, I can't speak for all men so this is a generalization of how it appears to me). The confusion is not in Christ Church, it is in man and His unwillingness to completely give over himself to the Father and His ways. (Again, that's just my opinion). I believe you are correct that the Father does not want us to be confused and I personally am assured that He has not confused us. But we, mankind confuse ourselves because we are unable to let go of ourselves to the point we can completely discern His truth in all matters of scripture and God. (my opinion again and this is not to say all men fit into this category. God has given much to some). I also beg to differ with your statement, "We are saved by GRACE only after ALL we can do !" You are right salvation is a gracious thing, but it's not after anything we have done or can do. Keep searching the scriptures on this one. Your statement sounds more like a denominational doctrine then the truth of scripture. If your seeking truth, look to God's word. John 17:17-19 KJV "17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth .18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth". I personally think its a waist of time looking to the denominations for truth. It's in Christ alone that we should stand. It's in Christ alone that we have any hope at all of finding the truth. This is not to say that the doctrines of the individual denominations are not important, but they must align with the scriptures to be counted as truth. Stand on the word of God because we know it to be the truth, stand on denominational doctrine and you risk missing the truth. What we should all do as Christians is come together as one and ask the Father, Father, some believe this and some believe that, as one, Father we ask for your wisdom in all things and pray that you guide us in all things. Amen! God's word is the truth so stay with that first and foremost. Then anything else including denominational doctrines, or post from this forum, or words from a brother or sister in Christ should be verified against God's word and prayer. James 1:5 KJV "5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him". I pray my opinion on denominational doctrine does not offend anyone. My prayer is only that those who read this post understand we must look for the truth and that we never allow our own inadequacies to stand in the way of God's truth and our hearts. God bless and may we all be blessed with His truth! |
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148 | Which Church of JESUS CHRIST js HIS ? | Bible general Archive 2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 155011 | ||
Thank you for your kind words Doc. I have to admit, even my view of scripture and the passion for them I cannot claim as my own. What I have learned of them so far and my understanding of it is not something I could have done myself. I'm sure you understand this. But your kind words are appreciated because I know from where they come. |
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149 | BIBLE (mens ) FAULTS | Bible general Archive 2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 155285 | ||
Obi you ask the question "So, HOW MANY TIMES HAS THE BIBLE BEEN RE-TRANSLATED AND CHANGED ???" I'm assuming you want to know this in order to do research. Here are some answers to that question to get started with. A major change started in 1823 and was completed and published by 1830. By the grace of God, this change was recognized for what it was and completely rejected by true Christians. The most recent changes I think of that I am aware of would be found in the following post. ID# 155256, ID# 155253, ID# 155262, ID# 155175, ID# 155123, ID# 155031, ID# 155035, and ID# 154985. Believe it or not, all where this year and all will be rejected by true Christians. Hope this helps! |
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150 | What is the best version of the Bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 206350 | ||
GBzones, You had a lot to say in this post, but what have you said? I noticed you ended with this... "You dont get that by pick and choose. But by "every word that proccedeth from the mouth of God" So what are we to make of your post? Steve |
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151 | dinosaurs not in bible why? | OT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 185629 | ||
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153 | Existance of Jesus in the OT? | OT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 186445 | ||
Greetings mouzehug! I think it should be noted we take the word of God serious here. It just may be possible you are not even reading from the word of God because you don't find "Rack, Shack, and Benny" anywhere in the scriptures. Also, it wouldn't be much of a challenge for you if someone answered the question for you now would it? Perhaps its the disrespect you have for God's word that has made this such a challenge for you. How about a hint instead.The entire Old Testament points to Jesus, try reading it! Steve |
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154 | Where does Cain's wife come from? | OT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 195677 | ||
No! It absolutely it does not say what you have said! There is no 8 day creation taught in scripture. Simply read Genesis chapters 1 and 2. Also, see Genesis 4:1 and you will see that God's word teaches that Adam is the father of Cain. These teachings of 8th day creationist are so ridiculous I'm left wondering if your objective is not to intentionally deceive and mislead. Steve |
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155 | Where does Cain's wife come from? | OT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 195685 | ||
That changes nothing! Again! No! It absolutely does not say what you have said! There is no 8 day creation taught in scripture. Simply read Genesis chapters 1 and 2. Also, see Genesis 4:1 and you will see that God's word teaches that Adam is the father of Cain. These teachings of 8th day creationist are so ridiculous I'm left wondering if your objective is not to intentionally deceive and mislead. Steve PS. Try reading it in something other then the Hebrew bible. Perhaps it will not be as confusing to you. |
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156 | Reconciling Scripture verses. | OT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 200500 | ||
parpar, Consider in Deuteronomy 5:9 "... of those who hate Me" and in Ezekiel 18:17 "...but executes My ordinances, and walks in My statutes..." Deuteronomy 5:9 (NASB) 'You shall not worship them or serve them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, and on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me, Ezekiel 18:17 (NASB) he keeps his hand from the poor, does not take interest or increase, but executes My ordinances, and walks in My statutes; he will not die for his father's iniquity, he will surely live. Steve |
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157 | Reconciling Scripture verses. | OT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 200622 | ||
parpar, Sorry for the delay in responding. I've been out of town. I would disagree. Compare Deuteronomy 5:9 with Deuteronomy 7:9-10. Also, in regards to Ezekiel 18:17 read the rest of chapter 18. Steve |
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158 | 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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159 | cast your seed into the belly of a whor | OT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 208991 | ||
Greetings halweliver, Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! I don't think there is a passage such as you are seeking. I think that comes from a teaching based on scripture in Genesis chapter 38. See below. Read all of Chapter 38 and see below also Easton’s Bible Dictionary info for the Levirate Law that will be helpful in understanding the passage. Genesis 38:7-10 (NASB) 7 But Er, Judah's firstborn, was evil in the sight of the LORD, so the LORD took his life. 8 Then Judah said to Onan, "Go in to your brother's wife, and perform your duty as a brother-in-law to her, and raise up offspring for your brother." 9 Onan knew that the offspring would not be his; so when he went in to his brother's wife, he wasted his seed on the ground in order not to give offspring to his brother. 10 But what he did was displeasing in the sight of the LORD; so He took his life also. LEVIRATE LAW — from Latin levir, “a husband’s brother,” the name of an ancient custom ordained by Moses, by which, when an Israelite died without issue, his surviving brother was required to marry the widow, so as to continue his brother’s family through the son that might be born of that marriage (Gen. 38:8; Deut. 25:5–10; comp. Ruth 3; 4:10). Its object was “to raise up seed to the departed brother.” – Easton’s Bible Dictionary Steve |
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160 | Love for all, judge not anyone | OT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 213111 | ||
KcabmI4, From time to time there is a noticeable difference in your use of the English language. Some of your post appear as if it is not even the same person so could you explain this to us? I'm curious why the dramatic change from time to time??? Steve |
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