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161 | Advice on how it should not be practiced | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 173571 | ||
Hi Bliss and welcome to the Forum! Well said, and I couldn't agree with you more. 1. There is absolutlely no scriptural basis for this practice. None. 2. What is being conveyed, is that experience trumps scripture. Experience is not truth. We do not valid truth by our experience, we validate it by the Word of God (John 17:17). Otherwise, scripture becomes meaningless! John F. MacArthur has stated that, "Our faith is a mind faith. At its core is Jesus Christ, not our emotions. Yes, I get emotional meditating on the goodness of God and hearing His word, but for many charismatics that emotion comes from jumping up and down on Sunday to some heart throbbing music. Is this what disciples are supposed to do? What doth the Bible say? What was Jesus doing while here? Preaching and teaching the kingdom of God, and doing good works. What was Paul doing? Preaching and teaching and encouraging from prison. What was Timothy, Silas, Barnabas doing? Going on missionary trips preaching the gospel to a lost world. What about many charismatic preachers? Falling down in the pulpit, laughing their heads off, slaying in the spirit (knocking people out with a touch), prophesying about church buildings, and speaking in tongues while nobody knows what they are saying." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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162 | Genesi 3rd chp. Satan tempt Eve | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 174592 | ||
Hello wisdom, Might I ask what leads you to make such a pointed comment as "Be careful in giving an answer it may come back toi haunt you in the future."? I fail to see the need or relevance?! Do you posses some special insight that we are missing? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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163 | U.S.A. the Babylon of Revelations 18? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 175681 | ||
Dear Face, I can appreciate your sincerity and desire. However, this whole argument is a little silly in my eyes! Without trying to come across condescending, I notice Jesus walked everywhere He went. Do you own a car? I challenge you... Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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164 | U.S.A. the Babylon of Revelations 18? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 175685 | ||
Dear Face, Is it a trivial detail that you are not offering up a sacrifice on the alter of the temple in Jerusalem? There is a call for some common sense in our approach. It further occurs to me that you are bordering on exclusivism! If that is where God has you and you are honest in your seeking and desire, have at it! As for me, I will continue to be led by the grace of God (Tit. 2:12-13). Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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165 | U.S.A. the Babylon of Revelations 18? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 175691 | ||
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166 | where did God come from? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 176051 | ||
Hello tinaraine, Possibly the words of A.W. Pink will shed some light on your question. He writes: ""In the beginning, God" (Gen. 1:1). There was a time, if "time" is could be called, when God, in the unity of His nature (though subsisting equally in three Divine Persons), dwelt all alone. "In the beginning, God." There was no heaven, where His glory is now particularly manifested. There was no earth to engage His attention. There were no angels to hymn His praises; no universe to be upheld by the word of His power. There was nothing, no one, but God; and that, not for a day, a year, or an age, but "from everlasting." During a past eternity, God was alone: self-contained, self-sufficient, self-satisfied; in need of nothing. Had a universe, had angels, had human beings been necessary to Him in any way, they also had been called into existence from all eternity. The creating of them when He did, added nothing to God essentially. He changes not (Mal. 3:6), therefore His essential glory can be neither augmented nor diminished." "Such a God cannot be found out by searching; He can be known, only as He is revealed to the heart by the Holy Spirit through the Word. It is true that creation demonstrates a Creator, and that, so plainly, men are "without excuse;" yet, we still have to say with Job, "Lo, these are parts of His ways: but how little a portion is heard of Him? but the thunder of His power who can understand?" (26:14). The so-called argument from design by well-meaning "Apologists" has, we believe, done much more harm than good, for it has attempted to bring down the great God to the level of finite comprehension, and thereby has lost sight of His solitary excellence. Analogy has been drawn between a savage finding a watch upon the sands, and from a close examination of it he infers a watch-maker. So far so good. But attempt to go further: suppose that savage sits down on the sand and endeavors to form to himself a conception of this watch-maker, his personal affections and manners; his disposition, acquirements, and moral character—all that goes to make up a personality; could he ever think or reason out a real man—the man who made the watch, so that he could say, "I am acquainted with him?" It seems trifling to ask such questions, but is the eternal and infinite God so much more within the grasp of human reason? No, indeed! The God of Scripture can only be known by those to whom He makes Himself known. Nor is God known by the intellect. "God is Spirit" (John 4:24), and therefore can only be known spiritually. But fallen man is not spiritual, he is carnal. He is dead to all that is spiritual. Unless he is born again supernaturally brought from death unto life, miraculously translated out of darkness into light, he cannot even see the things of God (John 3:3), still less apprehend them (1 Cor. 2:14). The Holy Spirit has to shine in our hearts (not intellects) in order to give us "the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ" (2 Cor. 4:6). And even that spiritual knowledge is but fragmentary. The regenerated soul has to grow in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus (2 Pet. 3.18). The principal prayer and aim of Christians should be that we "walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God" (Col. 1:10)." I hope this helps, BradK |
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167 | Testimony of hearing the Word of God | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 176144 | ||
Hello steven, I'm not sure what message it is that you seek to get out?! I've read the Bible and never come across anything like what you describe?! Christ said there is not one good but God (Matt. 19:17. Further, Rom. 3:10-12 pointedly tells us that, "as it is written, "THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NOT EVEN ONE; THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD; ALL HAVE TURNED ASIDE, TOGETHER THEY HAVE BECOME USELESS; THERE IS NONE WHO DOES GOOD, THERE IS NOT EVEN ONE." With all due respect, your experience (message) comes across like a drug-induced hallucination mixed with mysticism. It is not from the Bible my friend. I'm sorry, but what you heard was not the Word of God! What you need is Christ and Him alone. Have you at any point in your life placed your faith and trust in Jesus Christ for salvation? Acts 4:12 says, "And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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168 | Elders not a pastor should lead church | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 176479 | ||
Dear Bereaniam, From my experience, I know Tim quite capable, qualified and knowledgable in his study habits! I also feel he gave you a very good, solid answer:-) Though it may not be what you expected, possibly you already have been given the correct answer? Those are my thoughts... Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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169 | How long did Noah preach | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 176795 | ||
Hi teresaa, The reference you're looking for can be found in 2 Pet. 2:5; "and did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, with seven others, when He brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly;" Additionally, from Gen 6:3 , it can be understood the time given as 120 years that Noah preached: "Then the LORD said, "My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, because he also is flesh; nevertheless his days shall be one hundred and twenty years." I hope this helps, BradK |
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170 | How many people will go to heaven? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 176869 | ||
Hi teresaa, Allow me to comment on a few points. I join Hank in support of the doctrine of perseverence of the saints. Consider the following: 1. There is simply no verse in scripture that tells us that we will "loose our salvation". None. Yet, by contrast, there are numerous verses that detail what salvation is and how it is granted.(1 Cor. 1:30,6:11, Eph. 1:7, 13, 2:8-9,etc.) As a rule, we must interpret the less clear verses of scripture by the more clear. We also need to steer clear of "proof-texting". That is, taking verses out of context to support what we believe. Context is of paramount importance. Phil. 2:12 cannot be taken nor understood without verse 13 (it's one sentence in the original Greek). 2. What is our motivation for being saved? I suppose you could choose to live in fear of a God who would cast out His chosen. Sin was either fully atoned for at the Cross or it wasn't! If all my sins aren't forgiven (past, present, and future), then Christ must go back to the cross- an obvious impossibilty. (Eph. 4:32, Col. 2:13, 3:13) I choose to allow God's grace to be my motivator to Godly living. How would you deal with Titus 2:11-12?: " For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age" You see, it is His grace that instructs me to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts- not fear of loosing my salvation. There is a significant difference. I don't think it is much of a God Who would save us to the uttermost (Heb. 7:25) only to confuse us by living in fear of it being taken back. Why do we not focus upon the great truth in Gal. 5:16 to "walk in the Spirit, so that we may not fulfill the lusts of the flesh?" In my experience, the goal of the Christian life is not to see how close to edge (I) we can live, but how close (I) we can get to the Savior. 3. There may be an element whereby we could reject His salvation, but that's not my point or focus. Eternal life is either that, or it's not! Eternal is by definition exactly that. It cannot be "temporal". Do you not suppose that it would have read in John 3:16, that He " so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have TEMPORAL life" had He meant that?. God is not the author of confusion! 4. Future judgment regarding our eternal disposition is reserved for the ungodly (unbelievers), not the believer. (Rom. 14:10-12, 2 Cor. 5:10). The believer will be judged only in regard to rewards (1 Cor. 3:12-15), NOT salvation! Choose to believe what you will, but I find great comfort in a God Who saved my by His grace and allows me to walk by faith. To Him be the glory, honor, and praise! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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171 | How long did Noah preach | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 177128 | ||
Hello iktoose, Yes, it is also interesting - or notable- that Noah was commended for his faith in Heb. 11:7! As C. H. Spurgeon observed in his sermon on this text about Noah: "Note well, that Noah believed alone, and preached on though none followed him. There were no other believers, if you except his wife and his sons and daughters. There were eight in all; but I am afraid that some of these rather believed in father Noah than in the living God. Noah shone as a lone star. He stood like yonder solitary column in the midst of a ruined temple. He believed with an unbuttressed faith. How pleasant it is to associate with our fellow-believers! It is a great refreshment for a solitary Christian to get into a large congregation, and to feel in unison with the child’s hymn — “Lord, how delightful ‘tis to see A great assembly worship thee! At once they sing, at once they pray, They hear of heaven and learn the way. I have been there, and still would go, ‘Tis like a little heaven below.” But how would you fare if you were alone, or were surrounded by those who called you a fool for believing in the Lord? To dwell where everybody is sceptical is as injurious to faith as for a man to live where the yellow fever is raging. To have your faith pulled to pieces, and held up to ridicule, is an ordeal which some cannot stand. What if you should be like Noah, a preacher of righteousness; how stern the duty of being a solitary witness! He preached for one hundred and twenty years, and at the end of it not one person was ready to go with him into the ark. His own family was saved, but nobody else — not a solitary one. What a trial! How it has made my heart glad, during the month of May, to see and propose for churchfellowship no less than sixty-nine! But if I had to preach for a year with no converts, what should I do? I hope I should persevere, in the name of the Lord God; but what a trial! What if life were prolonged for one hundred and twenty years, and after all that preaching nobody believed your word! That would be an infliction indeed." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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172 | tongues? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 178012 | ||
Hello lillie, Well, I used to think I was in error. Then, I realized I was mistaken:-) Isn't it also possible that God- being Almighty- could just as well communicate through His inerrant, inspired, authoritative Word without tongues? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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173 | tongues? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 178119 | ||
Lillie, My discussion on this matter will end with this: 1 Cor 12:30 "All do not have gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak with tongues, do they? All do not interpret, do they?" The implied answer is NO. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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174 | Whom baptizes with the Holy Ghost | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 180048 | ||
Dear Asuba, Hmmm... How exactly did you arrive at this conclusion?? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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175 | What sort of New Year’s Resolution... | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 181648 | ||
Dear Forum: In answer to, "What sort of New Year’s Resolution should a Christian make?", I submit the wisdom of Jonathan Edwards: Jonathan Edwards’ Resolutions- Resolved, to live with all my might while I do live. Resolved, never to lose one moment of time, to improve it in the most profitable way I can. Resolved, never to do anything which I should despise or think meanly of in another. Resolved, never to do anything out of revenge. Resolved, never to do anything which I should be afraid to do if it were the last hour of my life." [Paul Lee Tan, Encyclopedia of 7700 Illustrations] Best Wishes for a Blessed and Happy New Year, BradK |
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176 | why should we pray and speak in tongues | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 183546 | ||
Hello wonbyone, 1 Cor 12:30 "All do not have gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak with tongues, do they? All do not interpret, do they?" 1 Cor 12:31 "But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a still more excellent way."(NASB) 1 Cor 14:1 "Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual..." (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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177 | Please go Resources and Update User info | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 184833 | ||
Hi Shelly, I think you missed the entire point of CDBJ's request:-) It is voluntary. He's not attempting to "change the rules of the Forum." As I read it, He's merely asking those who do register to add a Profile. Having contributed to this Forum for almost 5 years, I can say this truly does help in the communication process and goes a long way toward fulfilling Rom. 12:10- "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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178 | Who is Jesus? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 185967 | ||
Arianism, plain and simple! See Council of Nicea 325! | ||||||
179 | I want my wife back | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 186090 | ||
Hello minister..., Are you affiliated with the Watchtower Organization, aka JW's??? If not, why don't you please include some info about yourself in the User Profile. It is helpful to know where one is coming from. BradK |
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180 | Calvin or Armini | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 186730 | ||
Hello GE, Let me pose 2 rather direct answers. 1. Suppose they're not wrong; 2. Suppose you are wrong Friend, ignorance is no virtue, so how would you handle 2 Tim. 2:15? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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