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161 | Women involved? | 1 Cor 11:25 | charis | 4244 | ||
Dear Nolan Keck, I appreciate your answer. I think that a foot-washing afterward is beautiful. One question: are women involved in this communion and footwashing? In Jesus' name, charis |
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162 | Weekly Communion? | 1 Cor 11:25 | charis | 4249 | ||
Saints, How about some churches that celebrate communion weekly. Why? | ||||||
163 | Prerequisite-infallibility? | 1 Cor 12:27 | charis | 12500 | ||
Dear Tim, Nolan, and saints, I have asked this question before, but here goes. If the 'office' of apostle and prophet are no longer active, why do we still have the 'office' of pastor, evangelist, teacher? It is late, so my mind may not be so sharp...but where in the Bible does it say that the prerequisite for apostles and prophets is that they must provide *new* revelation? For that matter, where in the Bible is the prerequisite that these ministers must be infallible? Not all apostles and prophets wrotes books of the Bible. (Thomas, Philip, Bartholomew, etc.) Some of the saints that did write books were not identified as apostles or prophets. (Dr. Luke, John Mark, Jude) None of them were infallible. So why must a present-day minister be made to fulfil these requirements? Martin Luther showed a *new thing* to the church, something called 'grace.' Somtimes things are called *new* after they have been lost for a while. Apparently, the church has lost quite a few things, and the ministerial gifts are there to help find them. I am not sure that I understand 'not offices, but gifts.' This is too complicated to be of God, IMHO. I must say that it sounds as if 'church-planters,' missionaries, and appliers of God's Word are SCC (second class citizens) Why must we give so much glory to men who were simply obedient to God, and deny bona fide status to present-day ministers doing the same thing? With all due respect, this sounds like beatification to me. I look forward to answers. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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164 | Ladies, do I owe you an apology? | 1 Cor 14:34 | charis | 25779 | ||
casiv, I think I would like to hear from women about this. You have not given any Biblical support for your opinion. Well, ladies, do I owe you an apology? If you think so, please remember this venue is dedicated to Bible study, so provide Scriptural evidence. Also, please cite why MY posts are degrading, not why MEN are chauvinists. :-) I know that I am taking a real chance here, but our colleague seems to be prophesying that one of you will set me straight. Now's your opportunity! :-) By the way, casiv, I have already clearly stated that *in Christ Jesus* we are all equal. I don't recall any men stating differently. In the home and in the church, the Bible places final authority and responsibility on men. Why? I really don't know! But it IS God's holy Word. :-) casiv, trying to get some clear answers about your faith is very similar to catching 'unagi!' (fresh-water eel) The difference is that I CAN catch 'unagi.' In Christ Jesus, charis |
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165 | Any consequences for the bad? | 2 Cor 5:10 | charis | 926 | ||
slillis20, I agree with your answer. Well said. What do you think, is there any consequence for the bad that is burned up? The word judgment speaks of a decision. I understand that it will be burned up and "He will again have compassion on us; He will tread our iniquities under foot. Yes, Thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea." Micah 7:19 Prior to this erasure, is there anything required of us? I have a personal theory about this, but want to ask your opinion. (And anyone else out there. [not 'out there']) In Christ |
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166 | Philippines? | 2 Cor 9:7 | charis | 22424 | ||
Johnny, Are you in the Philippines? In Christ Jesus, charis |
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167 | What are elemental things? | Gal 4:3 | charis | 6019 | ||
Fellow saints, What are the elemental things of the world? How were we in bondage to them? Are we now truly free from them? If not, how do we achieve freedom? In Christ Jesus, charis |
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168 | Automatic Holy Spirit? | Eph 1:13 | charis | 27259 | ||
Dear Saints and Fellow Forumers, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Many use this Scripture to prove that we are indwelt (filled) with the Holy Spirit the moment we accept Jesus as Lord and Savior. Yet, I also hear many saying that if a person 'backslides,' it is really that he was never really saved to begin with. How can we reconcile these two common beliefs? Is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit truly 'automatic,' synonymous with salvation? What of Luke 11:13 NASB, "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?" ? How can we on earth know that a person is saved? I know that we can 'look at the fruit' of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22,23), but what of those that HAVE manifest this fruit, yet through depression or temptation yielded to sin and returned to their former ways? Were they 'never saved?' (To be fair, I find it hard to believe that a person can go through multiple saved-unsaved-saved...states.) Blessings, one and all, this blessed season! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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169 | HS manifestation needed for salvation? | Eph 1:13 | charis | 27615 | ||
Dear Saints, Greetings and love to all in the name of Jesus! When a person confesses Christ Jesus as Savior, but does not manifest the gifts or fruit of the Holy Spirit, is he (or she) saved? Merry 'Kirisuto ga oumare ni natta oiwai no kisestu!' (Season that we celebrate the birth of Christ) In Christ Jesus, charis |
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170 | Lucid? | Eph 1:13 | charis | 27811 | ||
Dear Joe! Was my answer lucid? In Christ Jesus, charis |
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171 | True disagreement? | Eph 1:13 | charis | 27822 | ||
Dear Joe! Greetings in Jesus' name! Thank you for a very respectful post of disagreement. :-) I am not as worried about those people that have been used 'most powerfully' as I am about the people that have been used the 'least powerfully!' I see many as saints that don't manifest completed saintliness. Are they saved? Or not? I see that the Word describes the baptism of the Holy Spirit as both instantaneous and progressive. I cite the observation of our colleague Tim Moran that the word pledge used in Ephesians 1:14 and 2 Corinthians 1:22 is a promise toward a future completion. You seem to be stating that it must be only one or the other. Friend I agree with you about the 'dreaded' two-tiered Christianity, but I am also wary of 'monomaniacal' dogma. You said that you agree that all the work is not done at conversion. It this progressive sanctification? If so, then I would say that we are more in agreement than you think! :-) Blessings, my brother, to you and yours this good season. May the Lord enrich your ministry to the lost and to the saved. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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172 | Jesus tears down the gates of hell? | Eph 4:8 | charis | 12345 | ||
Dear saints, Where in the Bible does it say that Jesus tore down the gates of hell? "Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men." Ephesians 4:8 NASB. and "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Matthew 16:18 seem to describe this event, but... Is there a clear Scripture? In Christ Jesus, charis |
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173 | Valid 'gifts?' | Eph 4:11 | charis | 1543 | ||
Are these 'gifts' valid ministries valid in the church today? If not, specify what invalidates them (it)? Please try to use scripture, not tradition. | ||||||
174 | Invalid 'gifts?' | Eph 4:11 | charis | 1559 | ||
Point well made. I believe that the ministerial gifts spoken of in Ephesians 4 are valid today, though often misunderstood, misused or abused. It has been put to me that they are no longer valid or needed in this day. If you believe they have been done away with, please tell me when and by what authority. Scripture, please. | ||||||
175 | 3 gifts, or less? | Eph 4:11 | charis | 1687 | ||
Dear RCSCROLL, I am afraid that I don't understand your point. I am not thinking of superceding the Apostles to the Lamb, but continuing their ministry. In any case you have not explained to me when these gifts were rescinded. I have used scripture to prove that there were more than 12 apostles, and that Paul clearly spoke of the gifts in the present-tense. Even the original 12 disciples did not heal 'all' on a 24-7 basis, only according to the faith of the recipient. Prophets proclaim the word of God, bu they are not soothsayers, per se. Sometimes the future is spoken, but not always. Jeremiah 23 speaks of false prophets. They have been around since way back, and will continue to be around until the return of the Lord Jesus. Since the above scripture describes 5 gifts, and you have tried to do away with 2 of them, are the others invalid, too? With respect in Christ Jesus. |
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176 | What about the other ministries? | Eph 4:11 | charis | 1773 | ||
God bless us everyone, The above scripture is often called the 5-fold ministry. I have received much commentary stating that there are no apostles or prophets in this present day. However, not one person has made any comment whatsoever about evangelists, pastors, and teachers. I assume that is because their validity is not in question. This is interesting; pastors is mentioned just this once, evangelist is mentioned in two other places, and teacher most of all, but almost always with prophet. How does one account for this? Please use scripture to explain (not explain away) the emasculation of this scripture. Your servant in Christ Jesus, charis |
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177 | All or none? Or some? | Eph 4:11 | charis | 1793 | ||
Dear Ray V.H. I agree with you that every believer is called to participate in the church. There are no 'spectators.' However, God used Paul to tell us about a specific 5-fold gift (ministry) and I think your 'why?...' was correct. There are, indeed, several other ministries and helps and talents listed throughout the New Testament, and each has purpose and validity, and each is necessary to equip the church. I am not sure what you meant by, "...everything has been done already..." When each member of the body is functioning in his-her appointed gift, then everything will be done? My question, however, was a bit more specific. We have a list of 5 gifts, and I have been told by several colleagues that 2 of them are no longer valid in a contemporary sense. (Actually, I've been told a lot more than that! :-) But no one has made mention of the last 3 gifts. If the first two are gone, are the last three as well? Do we no longer have evangelists, pastors and teachers? In Christ Jesus. charis |
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178 | No more evangelists,pastors,teachers? | Eph 4:11 | charis | 1807 | ||
Dear RayV.H., Now I know what you meant by, "...everything has been done already..." Every revelation necessary to function as a church is presently available. Fine. I disagree, because obviously the church has not been able to overcome division, dissension and internal strife and prejudice. Bickering over personal opinion is rampant, not only here on this forum, but all over the world, even to the point of war. If we have the information, we are certainly not using it very efficiently, and "...until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fulness of Christ." Ephesians 4:13 NASB, is far off. BUT, HOWEVER, NONTHELESS, my question was a bit more specific. We have a list of 5 gifts, and I have been told by several colleagues (including you, now) that 2 of them are no longer valid in a contemporary sense. (Actually, I've been told a lot more than that! :-) But no one has made mention of the last 3 gifts. If the first two are gone, are the last three as well? Do we no longer have evangelists, pastors and teachers? In Christ Jesus. charis |
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179 | So, no ministries at all? | Eph 4:11 | charis | 1812 | ||
Dear RayV.H., I agree that a body without division is God's desire, and that the foundation for ministry in the church is already laid in the Bible. But, if I am reading your replies correctly, you are saying that there are no longer any ministries at all? All are priests, so ministers and ministries are unnecessary? Is it not true, then, that the local church would have no 'members' chosen by God to perform specific tasks? Frankly, it sounds like chaos, with no commitment and responsibility to one another, and no 'talents' used for His glory. "For the body is not one member, but many. But now God has placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired. Now you are Christ's body, and individually members of it." 1Corinthians 12:14, 18, 27 NASB. I think you answered my question, but I am not sure. If you are saying what I think you are saying, then every believer is a 'one-man-show,' and the 'many-membered body' is invalid. Every person has his Bible, and acts as he feels the Bible tells him. Though I see little scriptural argument for denominational hierarchy over the local church, I am quite certain that there must be some orderly separation of responsibility within the local church. Thank you for your comments, and bless your path in Christ Jesus. charis |
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180 | Double standard? | Eph 4:11 | charis | 2062 | ||
Dear RCScroll, With all due respect, wouldn't this be a 'double standard' of Bible interpretation? What would keep us from 'picking choosing' gifts of the Spirit, or even books of the Bible, as some do? Please look over my thoughts outlined in Apologetics, Parts 1 and 2 (again, my humble apologies to you about my mix-up), and explain scripturally why post ascension apostles and prophets are mentioned, but now invalid. 'The closing of the canon of scripture' should have no more difference to the continuance of one ministry over another. My friend, this is not a 'shooting match' against you, I pursue Jesus. I have seen balanced ministries that continue in the work of the apostles and prophets in the same manner as pastors, evangelists, and teachers. I have also seen much abuse, and I am a victim of such abuse. Being burnt gives me care in application, but doesn't make me forsake fire. Many blessings to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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