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161 | witnessing to church going homosexuals | Gen 9:25 | Hank | 202859 | ||
Dear Teri :: A warm welcome to Study Bible Forum and thanks for your question. It is not an easy one to answer, and it's an even harder task to minister to homosexuals, particularly those practicing homosexuals who profess to be Christians. ...... Teri, there's a web site that may help your thinking as you consider ways to approach the subject with this homosexual person who gives out the "God bless you" salutations to the store's clientele. ...... First, I'll give you the URL to a specific article that I'd recommend to you. Go to http://www.gotquestions.org/gay-Christian.html ..... This article addresses the question, "Is it possible to be a gay Christian?" Then, let me suggest you go to the web site again, using the URl http://www.gotquestions.org and typing in their search box the words Christian homosexual. You will be led to a number of other articles on this subject and related topics, and will see also some recommendations of books on the subject. ....... I rejoice that you want to minister to this person and ask my fellow registrants on SBF to join me in prayer for your ministry. ...... Of course, as you undoubtedly already know, being a church goer, as this man says he is, offers no warranty at all that he, or anyone else who attends church services, is a regenerate believer. May God bless and guide you in your ministry. --Hank | ||||||
162 | Hatred..Am I truly a Christian?? | Matt 5:44 | Hank | 202857 | ||
Bad, sad advice to a hurting soul, Jim. How distressing it is to read this on Study Bible Forum. Think about the impact of what you've told this person, and please consider a retraction and an apology, for they are in order. It doesn't appear at all that you are accurately handling the word of truth according to the command laid down in 2 Timothy 2:15, Jim. .... Please look at your New Testament and mark all the verses wherein we are commanded to love on another. Then mark all the verses that teach it is o.k. to hate one another. Tally your score and let the Forum know the results. --Hank | ||||||
163 | Hatred..Am I truly a Christian?? | Matt 5:44 | Hank | 202856 | ||
Excellent, Cheri. We all of us (including Jim) must realize that we are not in charge of things, we are not sovereign ... no, we are not God. And, as you said appropriately in the opening of your post to Jim, we are commanded to love. God does not grant His people the option to hate. Blessings to you, Cheri. --Hank | ||||||
164 | God love the senner but hate the sin | NT general | Hank | 202764 | ||
gospelcompilation :: You say you are "merely sharing my views of God's wonderful word." Thus far you have not graced this Forum with anything from "God's wonderful word" but merely opinion, not a word of which has been backed up by even as much as an identifiable scripural allusion, much less a direct quotation. . ....... You conclude with "Perhaps I came to the wrong place." Perhaps so. As the name of the web site clearly implies, this is a forum for studying the Bible, a Study Bible Forum indeed, but decidedly not a place that permits or welcomes a string of mere opinions, speculations or guesses based on mere opinions, speculations or guesses. If you wish to continue to post, please read carefully the terms of use and follow them to the best of your ability. ..... And by the way, the Bible leaves the reasonable reader no room whatever to doubt its condemnation of the sin of homosexuality ...... You say that "Scripture is not a weapon to be used...but an intimate, personal teaching device." I don't know where you got this idea, but a citation is clearly needed. Here's what the Bible says: "For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart" (Hebrews 4:12). It also says: "All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16,17). This Forum holds to the doctrine of sola scriptura; and thus we hold the word of God in high regard on all spiritual matters and the word of man in low regard. --Hank | ||||||
165 | turn of events God's Will for rehoboam? | 2 Chr 10:15 | Hank | 202697 | ||
Dear Rachel :: In connection with the questions you have raised in regard to 2 Chronicles 10:15, concerning the character and acts of God, you ask, "Any explanation?" Yes, Rachel, there is a perfectly good explanation, one that we human beings are prone to pass over as we seek to find other ways -- human ways -- to understand and explain the Bible's message. In our efforts to reduce the mighty acts of God to terms that that we, in our limited and finite vision, can easily grasp, we often lose sight of the absolute sovereignty of God, and we forget what God said: "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord" (Isaiah 55:8, KJV). ....... God is sovereign. "The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, and His sovereignty rules over all" (Psalm 103:19, NASB). ...... God is sovereign. "The LORD reigns. He is clothed with majesty; the LORD has clothed and girded Himself with strength; indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be moved" (Psalm 93:1, NASB). ....... God is sovereign. "The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many islands be glad" (Psalm 97:1, NASB). ....... God is sovereign. "Woe to the one who quarrels with his Maker -- an earthenware vessel among the vessels of the earth. Will the clay say to the potter, 'What are you doing?'" (Isaiah 45:9, NASB). ...... Perhaps it would be edifying to go back to the verse, to read the verse in context by reading a larger portion of the passage, to read a cross reference in 1 Kings 11:29-39, and to bear uppermost in mind that God is sovereign ... always. --Hank | ||||||
166 | then why people think 2 woman | Gen 1:27 | Hank | 202670 | ||
Dear Michael :: As Doc has mentioned, there has been considerable activity on the Forum concerning the so-called Gap Theory. It rather astonished me to find that I've written and posted 23 monographs on the subject over the years and frankly have said all that I care to say about this weak, lame and biblically ungrounded theory. If you care to read these monographs in chronological order, use the Advanced Search function, type in my user screen name, Hank, in the appropriate box and in the box beneath it type in the words gap theory. I've done quite a bit of research into this theory and perhaps you will find the results of that research helpful to you. There is no biblical evidence at all -- or even a hint or suggestion -- that would lead a rational person to espouse the gap theory; to do so is not to rightly divide the word of God but to engage in pure eisegesis in a vain attempt to lend credence to a pre-conceived idea. The gap theory, not unlike all other false doctrine, has its roots in man's foolish notion that he can twist the word of God to fit his agenda and support his inane theories. As it was in the days when the judges ruled Israel, so is it today, that man, the obdurate rebel, does what is right in his own eyes (see Judges 21:25). --Hank | ||||||
167 | Public domain is not equal? | Bible general Archive 4 | Hank | 202624 | ||
Hi, Justme :: Sorry, but my sphere of expertise (whatever it may be!) doesn't extend into international copyright law, so I am ill equipped to answer your question. Perhaps Mr. Google could help you with this one. --Hank | ||||||
168 | Quote help about asking questions | Bible general Archive 4 | Hank | 202565 | ||
Watamin, if we happen to see that same t-shirt walking around, we'll make a note of the message and get back with you! :-) --Hank | ||||||
169 | Should the Bible be free? | Bible general Archive 4 | Hank | 202564 | ||
Hi, John :: The rights of the Authorized (King James) Version in the United Kingdom are vested in the Crown. --Hank | ||||||
170 | Should the Bible be free? | Bible general Archive 4 | Hank | 202549 | ||
The KJV is "in the public domain" in the United States but not so in the United Kingdom. --Hank | ||||||
171 | absent from the body, in presence of the | 2 Cor 5:8 | Hank | 202475 | ||
Dear lumbo :: Welcome to Study Bible Forum. The specific verse you are looking for is 2 Corinthians 5:8, but it should be read in the context of 5:1-8. ....... The biblical response to the second part of your question is yes, the immortal soul of the Christian goes to be with the Lord at the moment of physical death (v. 8). Thus the apostle refutes the doctrine of "soul sleep" which states that at death a Christian sleeps, unconscious, until Jesus comes. The words of Jesus on the cross to the penitent thief are in perfect harmony with this text (see Luke 23:42,43). --Hank | ||||||
172 | bible verses about fighting fairly | Eph 5:33 | Hank | 202226 | ||
hardhead2 :: Are you being serious? The Bible doesn't offer blow-by-blow instructions for sparring with one's spouse! But try learning what Ephesians 5:22-33 has to teach you about God's way with marital relationships. --Hank | ||||||
173 | How do I forgive adultry if it continues | Bible general Archive 4 | Hank | 202191 | ||
TJS :: A conflict not unlike that of which you speak and with which believers wrestle day by day was by no means foreign to the apostle Paul. He discusses it in Romans 7. Verses 15 through 25 present a profound insight into the spiritual and psychological struggles within the believer between two natures, the old sin nature and the divine nature received at the point of regeneration. The passage shows that self-effort cannot achieve holiness through keeping of the law or win the struggle against indwelling sin. Actually, one should read and study Paul's argument all the way from the beginning of Romans 6 through Romans 8 in order to attain a more lucid understanding of it. --Hank | ||||||
174 | How do I forgive adultry if it continues | Bible general Archive 4 | Hank | 202108 | ||
TJS :: Long experience on Study Bible Forum has taught us that it is unwise, and can in fact be outright dangerous to the inquirer, to attempt to dispense specific personal advice and counsel on this Forum, particularly about domestic situations. Accordingly, I repeat for emphasis what Brad Myers has already suggested to you, that you obtain personal counsel from a trusted pastor or other qualified Christian advisor. In doing this we are by no means trying to evade the situation or brush you off; and certainly it is not to be construed as being indicative of an uncaring or mean spirit. The Forum is designed for the study of Scripture and does not purport to be equipped to deal with matters that clearly require personal counselling. So perhaps you will consider seeking out a trusted pastor. It is quite possible that he may be able to help you in ways which we through the use of this medium simply cannot do. Welcome to the Forum. It is hoped that you will find something of spiritual edification here. If you would like to review the terms of use, you may gain a better grasp of what the Forum is designed to do. --Hank | ||||||
175 | is there any difference between a 'God f | Bible general Archive 4 | Hank | 202087 | ||
Joyle :: Properly used, the term "Christian" describes a child of God, a regenerate believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. The reason I say properly used is that Christian has been misapplied and used in a vague way to describe what is not necessarily altogether Christian, as in the term "a Christian nation," etc. To call someone a "God-fearing person" does necessarily denote that he is a born-again believer in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. ...... There are two kinds of fear, secular and religious, described in the Bible. Some modern Christian preachers and teachers tend to de-emphasize, or omit entirely, the fear of God. Their stress is placed solely upon the love of God without even mentioning the consequences of disobeying a wrathful and holy God who holds men accountable for their sins. While there is indeed a greater emphasis placed on the love of God in the New Testament, the element of fear was proclaimed by the early church. In Phiippians 2:12 the apostle Paul laid it down to believers that they were to work out their salvation "with fear and trembling." Acts 9:31 records that the churches "were edified and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, were multiplied." ...... The classic definition of "the fear of the Lord" as the term is used in Scripture is reverential trust. He who teaches the love of God to the exclusion of the judgment of the holy and righteous God should read Jonathan Edwards' sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God (available on line). The early New Testament church stood in awe and fear in the presence of a holy God, and so should the church today, for to fear God and keep His commandments is the whole duty of man (see Ecclestiastes 12:13). ...... So, a Christian is by biblcial definition a God-fearing person. But it does not follow that one who fears God (it could be a pagan god he fears) is necessarily Christian. --Hank | ||||||
176 | this mean baptism saves you? | Acts 2:38 | Hank | 202086 | ||
Dear Paul :: Your ministry and family responsibilities rightly fall higher in the pecking order than your response to us on this thread, so please don't feel obligated to do so. Your brief note is sufficient. God's grace to you, sir, and I'm sure others will join me in prayer for your mother's recovery from her stroke. In Him, Hank. | ||||||
177 | this mean baptism saves you? | Acts 2:38 | Hank | 201980 | ||
Dear Paul :: You may find the article at the following link instructive in interpreting 1 Peter 3:21: http://www.gotquestions.org/baptism-1Peter-3-21.html. Does Scripture actually support the statement that "God saves us by several things working together" etc.? ..... John 3:16 is quite clear, unfettered and unambiguous in its affirmation that "God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life." ..... Paul and Silas were direct and to the point when in Acts 16 they answered the jailer's question (v.30) "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" by telling him (v.31) "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." ...... "For by grace you have been saved through faith..." (see Ephesians 2:8). "Through faith" the Scripture says, not through faith plus something else, some added requirement. Scripture lays it down in Ephesians 2:9 that salvation is "not of works, lest any man should boast." The idea of baptismal regeneration is the adding of a "plus something else" -- an additional requirement (something man himself must do) for salvation -- that goes beyond the biblical teaching of salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. ....... This post is intended merely to be a remonstrance to the doctrine of baptismal regeneration and decidedly not meant to be a springboard to discussion of, or invitation to debate, baptism; specifically, baptismal regeneration. There have been multitudinous posts entered on this topic since the Forum began seven years ago, and no cogent argument can be made in favor of adding to the vast stockpile that already exists in the archives. ..... At all events I hope that the article cited at the gotquestions.org web site will help. There are several other related articles on this same web site that you may want to examine as well. --Hank | ||||||
178 | Which commandment was he talking about? | 1 Tim 6:14 | Hank | 201840 | ||
Hello, SomeOtherName. You say you dropped the vowel in the word "God" years ago in order not to offend. Out of curiosity I ask, "Offend whom?" In your profile you say you prefer the King James Bible, but you surely are aware that it never refers to our heavenly Father as G-d. Nor does the NASB, which was translated under the aegis of the Lockman Foundation, our hosts of this Forum. This matter regarding the usage of this item, as well as other unconventional terminologies, on SBF has come up before. We most of us who are regulars on the Forum agree that it is of utmost importance to enter posts that are as plain and lucid as we can make them, without esoteric garnish of any kind. To write G-d, therefore, in lieu of God might possibly offend somebody, though I confess that I don't know who it would be or how it would offend. but it is virtually certain, to confuse more readers than it would offend. Since we have no scriptural basis whatever for dropping the "o" in "God" and consequently no cogent reason for doing so, let's adhere to the conventions of standard English usage and write "God" instead of "G-d." Can we make the case that the translators of the KJV, the NASB, and many other respected English translations were being imprudent and offensive by their use of God instead of G-d? I don't think so, do you? You can rest assured that you may use the vowel in the word "God" on this Forum with impunity! --Hank | ||||||
179 | should ministers have sex before preachi | Bible general Archive 4 | Hank | 201750 | ||
Eton :: Nothing in Scripture mandates that ministers should have sex before they preach! At all events, sexual union should be between a husband and his wife, i.e., one man married to one woman. This is God's plan and has been thus since Eden. See Genesis 2:24. --Hank | ||||||
180 | Who are the Ammonites? | Gen 10:16 | Hank | 201599 | ||
Just for the record, the Ammonites are mentioned in the book of Deuteronomy, both books of Samuel, both books of Kings, the second book of Chronicles, in Ezra and in Nehemiah. Taken together there is a total of 15 verses in Scripture that mention the Ammonites according to the NASB concordance provided on this site by Lockman for the use of Forum readers. --Hank | ||||||
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