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161 | The Irony of the StudyBibleForum | 2 Tim 3:16 | Brian.g | 32168 | ||
EdB Considering the Catholic Bible has more pages than other Bibles and some people have a 400 year head start on Bible reading, I think that, as an act of Christian unity, the question should be rephrased to: How many could honestly say they have read at least 85 percent of the entire Bible. Brian |
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162 | Trinity and Confusion | Acts 2:38 | Brian.g | 32152 | ||
Savannah I would like to rephrase the message that you are delivering, so you will understand what I am hearing. If I am hearing you wrong, please correct me. First, you are stating that if you don't possess a full understanding of Gods actions or plans - then you will not accept or believe in God. In effect, you are saying that you are demanding to be Gods equal, not His lesser. Second, by your belief that there are three gods, but not a Trinity - then you are telling me that you are a pagan who worships three gods. Am I correct in my understanding? Brian |
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163 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | Brian.g | 31818 | ||
pricefhome I have many years of experience related to the situation and problems which you discussed. If you would like to discuss them further, please email me at brian.g@mail.com Brian |
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164 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | Brian.g | 31812 | ||
Thank you Brian |
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165 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | Brian.g | 31791 | ||
You came to the internet to seek advice as to whether you should divorce your wife. If you would like assistance, I am willing to assist, but not without some background information. The answers you are seeking are to important to the lives of you, your wife and your children. I think you realize that the Bible offers more guidance than just: when, where, and how to divorce your spouse. If we can find those parts of the Bible which are better able to address the source of the problem, then maybe you won't have to address the question of divorce. I'm here if I can be of any assistance. If not, I will wish and pray for nothing less than the best for you. Brian |
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166 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | Brian.g | 31670 | ||
What do you mean when you say your issue is codependacy. Define how your family life was dysfunctional. Tell me 3 or 4 things about your about your wife which you don't respect. Does your wife still work Brian |
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167 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | Brian.g | 31632 | ||
pricefhome You and I both understand that the Bible provides an infinite amount of guidance. You spoke in general terms in your previous posts and I believe that if you would share this information with the forum, more specific assistance can be provided. In turn, you will be able to receive even more assistance from this forum and its many caring members (most who are much more knowledgable than I am), as well as from the Bible, itself. Will you let us help you, as one Christian brother to another? Brian |
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168 | Is not Love The Greatest Commandment? | John 3:16 | Brian.g | 31526 | ||
Lamplight I have taken the time to read each of your posts and I'd like to share some of my thoughts with you. Each person who has found Christ, like yourself, has a feeling of exuberance which they want to share with their fellow man. It is easy to see this feeling within your writings. When entering this forum to share your happiness with your fellow man, you are now in a position in which many people are listening to each word you say. You are taking on the role of a teacher. It is very easy to find a passage from the Bible and interpret it in your own manner to justify a position. But, as a with any teacher, accuracy is of the utmost importance. In one of your replies, you commented for someone to go read Revelations, that's a broad, easy statement. You would be of more service to that person, as a teacher, if you directed them to a specific part of Revelations - and then helped them understand what they were reading and specifically how that is relevant to the question. But, before you post your guidance, you have a responsibilty as a teacher to double and triple check your recommendations, your interpretations, even your typed answers. Take the time to teach, correctly. People are coming to this forum for guidance, not just a flip answer. By the way, the people on this forum whom I have found to be the best qualified teachers, on whom you can trust are: Hank, Nolan, Tim Moran, Charis, Reformer Joe, EdB and a rookie to the group, Emmaus. There are others. Each represents a slightly different perspective and, at times, will disagree among themselves. But, they are good people and they take their teaching responsibilities very serious and I think, in time, you will appreciate them. Also, teach - but teach with the understanding of your responsibility to your student. Quality is always more important than quantity. I know you have many great things to contribute to this forum and I look forward to hearing what you have to say. Brian |
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169 | Is 'once saved always saved correct? | John 6:37 | Brian.g | 31473 | ||
Hank I am never uncomfortable speaking with you. I have to much respect for you. Recently you asked a question regarding the one year anniversary of this forum. Time prevented me from answering, but I would like to answer now. This forum has demonstrated to me that Christianity, by its own hand has created a generation of lost and confused seekers. By that, I mean that each day, we are seeing more and more new denominations and non-denominations being created. Each proclaiming that they offer something which no other form of Christianity offers. Each then recruits their members from other Christian denominations. And, all to often these new churches are lead by unqualified people who are not capable or properly trained to be teachers or guardians of the faith. Thus, confusing and misdirecting to many people seeking God. In addition, even the major, more established denominations do a less than desirable job of educating - even my Church. As a result of past practices among the major denominations, compounded with the driving need for membership and self-justification from the new denominations - any resemblence of tolerance of other Christians ceases to exist. In reality, the opposite expands. Each person feels obligated to publicly justify why they are no longer part a different denomination. The only way most can vocalize their decision is through criticism of their previous choice. In addition, they are expected to spread the Gospel by "evangelizing", in reality they are just recruiting new members to their "team". The evangelizing isn't about Christ - its about their new denomination - and most don't even realize that is what they are doing - because they have not been properly educated to "evangelize" in the manner of Paul. How often I had heard that this or that denomination is the true way to Christ - for no other reason than its better than the last church the seeker was at. Then, after a few weeks, months or years - the seeker decides that the pastor hasn't served them properly and they move on, seeking a new church - while they, themselves have not contributed to the spiritual growth of the church. With each move to a new church, the seeker carries with them partial ideas from the old mixed in with ideas from the new, and on and on. Until, there is no cohesive understanding of Christianity. We are witnessing a situation of the blind leading the blind. This forum has shown us the need for tolerance, by demonstrating intolerance. This forum gives us the opportunity to speak to many people on a scale never before imagined and to present the truth. This forum can do more for Christianity than can be imagined because it gives people opportunities to converse, debate discuss and sometimes, yell at each other - but through it all - the truth is present and it makes itself known. It's time for Chrsitianity to unite to the point of ending the battles of which denomination is best - each legitimate denomination is rooted in Jesus. This forum will play a role in educating and shaping the direction for many seekers if they listen with their hearts. And many of the people who come here, do just that. As are all of us here, I am yours in Christ. Brian |
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170 | Is 'once saved always saved correct? | John 6:37 | Brian.g | 31447 | ||
Kalos I wish to congratulate you for an excellent post. At first glance, it sounds as if you agree with the old Catholic Church guidelines that people should not read the Bible because it would cause to much confusion. I realize that's not what you mean. But, to me, it reinforces the need for a teaching authority within each denomination that formally states - this is what something means by our denominations standards - period - trust us, we have diligently researched the topic in question and this is what our denomination interprets that topic to mean. For us Catholics, we have the Magisterium, the teaching authority of the Catholic Church. And its role is just that - to teach Catholics what the catholic faith believes. I think every denomination can benefit by such a teaching authority. Brian |
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171 | Is 'once saved always saved correct? | John 6:37 | Brian.g | 31423 | ||
Kalos Just as a point of reference in Catholic religion: When Jesus ordained the Apostles as priests of the New Testament, He gave them the authority/power to forgive sins. John 20:19-23 I hope this helps Brian |
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172 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | Brian.g | 31292 | ||
Pricefhome I would like to offer my assistance, if I may. With that, could you answer some questions for me: 1. How long have you been married 2. How old are your children 3. Are drugs, alcohol or violence involved in your marriage or private lives for either. 4. Do you have severe financial problems 5. Do either of you suffer from real mental health problems. 6. Have either of you been or continue to be unfaithful to the other. 7. Do both or either of you have permament employment 8. What is the 12 Step Support Group you're involved with 9. What are your wifes reasons for wanting a divorce. 10. After 2 years, why hasn't she filed for a divorce. 11. Does your wife respect you and you, her. If not, why 12.Prior to joining the 'start-up' church, do you and/or your wife have any denominational history - were either of you brought up in a specific denomination, etc. 13. When you say you have not loved your wife for many years - do you mean physically or emotionally. 14. Have you ever hit or beat your wife Brian |
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173 | What about those who never heard of JC ? | Bible general Archive 1 | Brian.g | 30940 | ||
Joe Do you believe that God intentionally made men knowing full well that salvation was absolutely never obtainable for them. That is the original question asked and which I answered. I offered 11 points of my reasoning. If you feel I am wrong, specifically - which of the 11 points, by number is/are wrong. Brian |
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174 | What about those who never heard of JC ? | Bible general Archive 1 | Brian.g | 30934 | ||
Joe You're making statements that I'm judging God and that I'm calling God and Jesus liars. I suggest that you: 1. Calm down 2. Take a minute and reread my post. 3. Then, if you still feel you are interpretting me properly, please discuss it in a manner which will help me understand which points you are commenting. I honestly can't decipher which points you disagree with from your response. Brian |
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175 | What about those who never heard of JC ? | Bible general Archive 1 | Brian.g | 30930 | ||
Bob, My answer to your question is drawn from the parable of The Good Samaritan. Main characters: · A Levite and a Priest – both high ranking representatives of Judaism · Samaritan – from a community, which was considered, at the time, to be the equivalent of satanic religion (John 8:48). Basic Theme of the Parable The one closest to what God desires from man, the one who most exemplified Gods desire for mercy and compassion, was the person who was perceived as being the most distanced from God. This is the person who had no introduction to Scripture (Gospel). Summary 1. God is good 2. All that God creates is good, including man. 3. God did not create man with the intent of inflicting evil upon him. 4. God offers salvation to all men, none are excluded. 5. With God being good and all-knowing, God would not create a single man with the full knowledge that salvation for that man was never possible. That would be an act of evil. 6. God created man knowing that some men will not be exposed to the Gospel. Being a God of good, God must have a plan of salvation for those souls. 7. God has not revealed to man, His plan of salvation for the man who has not heard the Gospel. 8. The man who hears and rejects, the Gospel of Christ: through his own free will, is rejecting God and salvation. This lose of salvation is an act of man, not of God. 9. It is our sincere actions (as opposed to ‘good works’), which pleases and honors God, more than our knowledge of Gods Law 10. Rom 9:15 For He says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion." 11. The truth of Romans 9:15, being from the Old Testament, was not changed in the New Testament. Conclusion: By the actions of the Samaritan, and Jesus’ subsequent approval of the Samaritan, we can conclude that even the Samaritan, can also be pleasing to God. Those who, through no fault of their own, have not been exposed to the Gospel of Christ or his Church, but who nevertheless seek God with a sincere heart, and, moved by grace, try in their actions to do his will as they know it through the dictates of their conscience - those too may achieve eternal salvation Brian |
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176 | The Spirit and the Word: How Related? | Rom 8:11 | Brian.g | 29580 | ||
Joe Here's a section of the Cathecism of the Catholic Church. This is what the Church teaches. 817 .... But in subsequent centuries much more serious dissensions appeared and large communities became separated from full communion with the Catholic Church - for which, often enough, men of both sides were to blame." ... Here's a comment from the documents of Vatican II. On the other hand, Catholics must gladly acknowledge and esteem the truly Christian endowments from our common heritage which are to be found among our separated brethren. It is right and salutary to recognize the riches of Christ and virtuous works in the lives of others who are bearing witness to Christ, sometimes even to the shedding of their blood. For God is always wonderful in His works and worthy of all praise. Joe, this is as far as time allows for me to work on this today. Regards, Brian |
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177 | The Spirit and the Word: How Related? | Rom 8:11 | Brian.g | 29557 | ||
Joe Why debate history. We all know the Church is conservative and sometimes, slow to move. And, like very other Church, it's imperfect. The Church constantly renews itself and hopefully, for the better. I agree with a lot of what Luther said, I just didn't like the way he handled the debate and I agree with a lot of what the Church said, but I don't like the way the Church handled the debate. Together they caused a major split in the Church - which caused Christian to be pitted against Christian. In reality, they were both right and they were both wrong. But the truth of the matter is, that it happened 500 years ago. And there ain't nothing I can do about it except move forward with people like you, where we work together to establish mutual respect and acceptance. And, together, in our own way - help guide people to Jesus and God. Because the truth of the matter is when Jesus returns - all Churches will cease to exist and all that will be left are those that have a proper relationship with Jesus and those that don't. If we can do that, then I'd say we've done good. Brian |
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178 | How important is your Church? | Bible general Archive 1 | Brian.g | 29537 | ||
moedee Thank you very much for your insight and assistance. Brian |
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179 | The Spirit and the Word: How Related? | Rom 8:11 | Brian.g | 29534 | ||
Joe As we see here on this forum, proper Biblical understanding and intrepretation requires proper guidance, that's all the Catholic Church was trying to provide, in our way of doing things. It was thought that, left on their own, the average person would not properly understand the Scripture, that it would cause more confusion than clarification and that it was the duty and the responsibility of the clergy to provide a proper, accurate and consistent interpretation - to be the teacher. Personally, I am glad that the Church enhanced the method of teaching the Bible by creating the study Bible and giving each person more freedom to study at their own pace, or in conjunction with clergy. Brian |
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180 | How important is your Church? | Bible general Archive 1 | Brian.g | 29526 | ||
Bob You have obviously given this some very serious thought and I sincerely appreciate your sharing it with me. You and I both know that, at best, the different denominations will respect each other and that a single Christian denomination will not occur. With that, do you feel a Christian has the responsibility to regularly and actively participate within a single local congregation - with the purpose of enriching and enhancing the relationship other church-members have with Christ. Just for clarification: your role in the local church is to gain a closer relationship with Christ, by serving your fellow church-member in enriching his. Is that a duty of a Christian? Brian |
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