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161 | where is dressing like the dead at? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 96475 | ||
Remodeled, I've never heard of "dressing like the dead" in the entire Bible.. You've got me stumped! Makarios |
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162 | The Problem with WoF in a nutshell | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 96525 | ||
"Did Jesus promise to give us literally anything we ask for in faith?" "No. This is a Word-Faith misinterpretation of Mark 11:23,24. "I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." There are limitations on what God will give, indicated by the broader context of Scripture." "To begin, God will not literally give us anything we ask. Some things are actually impossible. For example, God cannot grant a request of a creature to be God. Neither can He answer a request to approve of our sin. God will not give us a stone if we ask for bread, nor will He give us a serpent if we ask for fish (Matt. 7:9,10)." "When the rest of Scripture is taken into consideration, there are many conditions placed on God's promise to answer prayer in addition to faith. We must "abide in Him" and let His Word "abide in us" (John 15:7). We cannot "ask amiss" out of our own selfishness (James 4:3). Furthermore, we must ask "according to His will" (1 John 5:14). Even Jesus prayed, "Father, if it is possible, let this cup [His death] pass from Me" (Matt. 26:39). We must ever keep in mind that on all except God's unconditional promises, this "if it be Your will" must always be stated or implied." [Taken from "The Complete Book of Bible Answers", Ron Rhodes, 1997, Harvest House Publishers, pg. 288] |
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163 | The Problem with WoF in a nutshell | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 96528 | ||
"Do the Scriptures teach that human beings are (or can become) "little gods"? "No. If it were true that human beings are "little gods," then one would expect them to display qualities similar to those known to be true of God. This seems only logical. However, when one compares the attributes of humankind with those of God, we find more than ample testimony for the truth of Paul's statement in Romans 3:23 that human beings "fall short of the glory of God." Consider the following: * God is all-knowing (Isaiah 40:13,14), but man is limited in knowledge (Job 38:4). * God is all-powerful (Revelation 19:6), but man is weak (Hebrews 4:15). * God is everywhere-present (Psalm 139:7-12), but man is confined to a single space at a time (John 1:50). * God is holy (1 John 1:5), but even man's "righteous" deeds are as filthy garments before God (Isaiah 64:6). * God is eternal (Psalm 90:2), but man was created at a point in time (Genesis 1:1,26,27). * God is truth (John 14:6), but man's heart is deceitful above all else (Jeremiah 17:9). * God is characterized by justice (Acts 17:31), but man is lawless (1 John 3:4; see also Romans 3:23) * God is love (Ephesians 2:4,5), but man is plagued with numerous vices like jealousy and strife (1 Corinthians 3:3). If man is a god, one could never tell it by his attributes! Man's ignorance of his alleged divinity proves that he is not God. If human beings are essentially God, and if God is an infinite and changeless being, then how is it possible for man (if he is a manifestation of divinity) to go through a changing process of enlightenment by which he discovers his divinity? "The fact that a man 'comes to realize' he is God proves that he is not God. If he were God he would never have passed from a state of unenlightenment to a state of enlightenment as to who he is." To put it another way, "God cannot bud. He cannot blossom. God has always been in full bloom. That is, God is and always has been God." [Taken from "The Complete Book of Bible Answers" by Ron Rhodes, 1997, Harvest House Publishers, pgs. 287-288] |
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164 | The Problem with WoF in a nutshell | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 96531 | ||
"Does Scripture teach that Christians can receive a hundred-fold return on the money they tithe (Mark 10:30)?" "No. In fact, Mark 10:30 has nothing to do with money or riches. It is speaking specifically of those who forsake home and loved ones for the sake of Jesus and the gospel. These individuals will receive a "hundredfold return" in the sense that they become a part of a community of believers. It is in this new community that they find a multiplication of relationships, many of which are ultimately closer and more spiritually meaningful than blood relationships (Mark 3:31-35; Acts 2:41-47; cf. 1 Timothy 5:1,2). Further, God wants us to have a balanced perspective on money. The Bible does not condemn possessions or riches per se. It is not a sin to be wealthy. (Some very godly people in the Bible- Abraham and Job, for example- were quite wealthy.) Rather, God condemns a love of possessions or riches (Luke 16:13; 1 Timothy 6:10; Hebrews 13:5). A love of material things is a sign that a person is living according to a temporal perspective, not an eternal perspective. What is more, Scripture tells us that a love of money and riches can lead to destruction. The apostle Paul flatly stated that "people who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction" (1 Timothy 6:9). Paul also warned that "there will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money ... lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God- having a form of godliness but denying its power" (2 Timothy 3:1-5)." [Taken from "The Complete Book of Bible Answers" by Ron Rhodes, 1997, Harvest House Publishers, pg. 289] |
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165 | The Problem with WoF in a nutshell | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 96532 | ||
"Does 2 Corinthians 8:9 teach that financial prosperity is guaranteed in the atonement?" "No. 2 Corinthians 8:9 says, "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich." It is telling that if Paul was intending to say that financial prosperity is provided for in the atonement, he was offering the Corinthians something that he himself did not possess at the time. Indeed, in 1 Corinthians 4:11 Paul informed these same individuals that he was "hungry and thirsty," "poorly clothed," and "homeless." He also exhorted the Corinthians to be imitators of his life and teaching (1 Cor. 4:16). In 2 Corinthians 8:9 it seems clear that Paul was speaking about spiritual prosperity, not financial prosperity. This fits both the immediate context in 2 Corinthians and the broader context of Paul's other writings. Certainly if financial prosperity was provided for in the atonement, one must wonder why Paul informed the Philippian Christians that he had learned to be content even when going hungry (Philippians 4:11,12). One would think he would have instead claimed the prosperity promised in the atonement to meet his every need." [Taken from "The Complete Book of Bible Answers" by Ron Rhodes, 1997, Harvest House Publishers, pgs. 289-290] |
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166 | The Problem with WoF in a nutshell | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 96536 | ||
"Does Isaiah 53 teach that physical healing is guaranteed in the atonement?" "No. While ultimate physical healing is in the atonement (a healing we will enjoy in our future resurrection bodies), the healing of our bodies while in the mortal state (prior to our death and resurrection) is not guaranteed in the atonement." "It is important to note that the Hebrew word for healing (napha) can refer not just to physical healing but to spiritual healing. The context of Isaiah 53:4 indicates that spiritual healing is in view. In verse 5 we are clearly told, "He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities... By His scourging we are healed." Because "transgressions" and "iniquities" set the context, spiritual healing from the misery of man's sin is in view." "Further, there are numerous verses in Scripture that substantiate the view that physical healing in mortal life is not guaranteed in the atonement and that it is not always God's will to heal. The apostle Paul couldn't heal Timothy's stomach problem (1 Timothy 5:23) nor could he heal Trophimus at Miletus (2 Timothy 4:20) or Epaphroditus (Philippians 2:25-27). Paul spoke of "a bodily illness" he had (Galatians 4:13-15). He also suffered a "thorn in the flesh" which God allowed him to retain (2 Cor. 12:7-9). God certainly allowed Job to go through a time of physical suffering (Job 1-2). In none of these cases is it stated that the sickness was caused by sin or unbelief. Nor did Paul or any of the others act as if they thought their healing was guaranteed in the atonement. They accepted their situations and trusted in God's grace for sustenance. It is noteworthy that on one occasion Jesus indicated that sickness could be for the glory of God (John 11:4)." "Finally, there are numerous verses in Scripture which reveal that our physical bodies are continuously running down and suffering various ailments. Our present bodies are said to be perishable and weak (1 Cor. 15:42-44). Paul said "our outer man is decaying" (2 Cor. 4:16). Death and disease will be a part of the human condition until that time when we receive resurrection bodies that are immune to such frailties (1 Cor. 15:51-55)." [Taken from "The Complete Book of Bible Answers" by Ron Rhodes, 1997, Harvest House Publishers, pgs. 290-291] |
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167 | The Problem with WoF in a nutshell | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 96537 | ||
ApostoloB, you said: "I don't know about all of you, but I believe God loves me as much as He does Jesus. I believe in a Father who wants to bless me, and does way beyond anything I deserve, and I trust that He will be faithful to His promises, otherwise what's the point?" In other words, will you not believe in God and be His disciple even if He does not "bless" you as you say?? Do you not see the error in your logic? "He who separates himself seeks his own desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom." Proverbs 18:1 "For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God." 2 Tim. 3:2-4 Makarios |
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168 | The Problem with WoF in a nutshell | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 96543 | ||
Greetings Ed, I most certainly agree.. But you know, isn't that just the same old, common ploy - to frighten people into accepting somebody's idea? Noone should ever be frightened into anything concerning the Lord Jesus Christ or where Scripture is concerned. Should anything present itself as any less humble than the lamb of God and take hold of you, then I most certainly believe that we have room for concern! The great characteristic of a saint (and the teachings of the saint) is humility - all those evils would have manifested themselves in me, but for the grace of God, I have no right to judge, although I follow Him. Enough of this self-gratifying Word-Faith teaching.. I'm getting tired. To all, have a good night! Makarios |
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169 | Jesus name of the Father, Son and H/Ghos | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 96942 | ||
Greetings Cajam, I was speaking of the Denomination, not the heresy that they preach. Makarios |
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170 | Jesus name of the Father, Son and H/Ghos | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 96994 | ||
Greetings Charlemagne! Thank you for the assist! Makarios |
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171 | Jesus name of the Father, Son and H/Ghos | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 97004 | ||
Cajam, It's pretty easy to explain. If you know Christian History, then you also know that "Modalism" was debated and denounced as heresy back in the early centuries of the church. Makarios |
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172 | What about Christians swearing? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 97022 | ||
No, I simply cannot stand it, or stand to be around people that swear. Nothing makes it "Ok" for Christians to swear. "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain." Exodus 20:7 Makarios |
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173 | What about Christians swearing? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 97025 | ||
So, Darcy, are you saying that swearing and using curse words is an "acceptable" part of a Christian's vocabulary?? Sex, outside of marriage, is always something that is detestable in God's sight. Makarios |
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174 | What about Christians swearing? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 97029 | ||
Darcy, There are many words in the KJV that have changed their meanings over the course of 400 years, and they are to be read and understood while knowing that it was not the KJV translators' intentions to profane the Word of God. As for sex: any sex, outside of marriage, is always something that is detestable in God's sight. Lev 18:6 ¶ 'None of you shall approach any blood relative of his to uncover nakedness; I am the LORD. Lev 18:7 'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, that is, the nakedness of your mother. She is your mother; you are not to uncover her nakedness. Lev 18:8 'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's wife; it is your father's nakedness. Lev 18:9 'The nakedness of your sister, (either) your father's daughter or your mother's daughter, whether born at home or born outside, their nakedness you shall not uncover. Lev 18:10 'The nakedness of your son's daughter or your daughter's daughter, their nakedness you shall not uncover; for their nakedness is yours. Lev 18:11 'The nakedness of your father's wife's daughter, born to your father, she is your sister, you shall not uncover her nakedness. Lev 18:12 'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's sister; she is your father's blood relative. Lev 18:13 'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your mother's sister, for she is your mother's blood relative. Lev 18:14 'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother; you shall not approach his wife, she is your aunt. Lev 18:15 'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your daughter-in-law; she is your son's wife, you shall not uncover her nakedness. Lev 18:16 'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your brother's wife; it is your brother's nakedness. Lev 18:17 'You shall not uncover the nakedness of a woman and of her daughter, nor shall you take her son's daughter or her daughter's daughter, to uncover her nakedness; they are blood relatives. It is lewdness. Lev 18:18 'You shall not marry a woman in addition to her sister as a rival while she is alive, to uncover her nakedness. Lev 18:19 ¶ 'Also you shall not approach a woman to uncover her nakedness during her menstrual impurity. Lev 18:20 'You shall not have intercourse with your neighbor's wife, to be defiled with her. Rom 13:13 Let us behave properly as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and sensuality, not in strife and jealousy. Eph 5:3 ¶ But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints; 1 Thess 4:3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification; (that is,) that you abstain from sexual immorality; And there are many, many more!! Darcy, do you not know these things? How long have you been a Christian? Not for very long, I assume? I have many more verses that I can post that speak to all of these issues, and I will not let you alone if you continue to speak otherwise. Makarios |
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175 | What about Christians swearing? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 97033 | ||
Darcy, ANY sex outside of marriage is SIN. And sin is detestable in the Lord's sight. I can go at this issue at great length with you, citing Scripture, every single time. Scripture is consistent in its emphasis that a sexual relationship should only be engaged in within the confines of marriage (1 Cor. 7:2). Also, the Apostles urged all Christians to abstain from fornication (Acts 15:20). Paul said that the body is not for fornication and that a man should flee it (1 Corinthians 6:13, 18). Adultery is condemned in Scripture (Exodus 20:14), and in the Old Testament, adulterers were put to death (Lev. 20:10). Jesus pronounced adultery as wrong, even in its basic motives (Matthew 5:27,28). Paul called adultery an evil work of the flesh (Gal. 5:19). John envisioned the lake of fire containing some of those who practiced adultery (Rev. 21:8). However, sex WITHIN MARRIAGE is good (Gen. 2:24; Matt. 19:5). God created sex, and everything created by God is good (1 Tim. 4:4). But it is "good" only within the confines of the marriage relationship, in which God Himself ordained (Hebrews 13:4). ANYTHING else is sin. Makarios |
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176 | What about Christians swearing? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 97036 | ||
Darcy, the reason why I am not giving you a single inch on this subject is because you mentioned that extreme vulgarism that refers to sex. And that extreme vulgarism has absolutely no place at all on this StudyBibleForum, and I will not stand for it to even be mentioned in a casual way. | ||||||
177 | What about Christians swearing? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 97039 | ||
Darcy, I am not personally attacking you at all. But I am completely against even mentioning, or listing, all supposed "curse words" and discussing them at any length on this so called "StudyBibleForum." Makarios |
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178 | What about Christians swearing? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 97107 | ||
Darcy, you said: "A few nights ago WoF supportor used God's name in vain you let it go." No, I most certainly did not let that go. Makarios |
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179 | What about Christians swearing? | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 97109 | ||
Darcy, As I have said before, I am not porsonally attacking you. Go back and read my posts. Makarios |
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180 | Jesus name of the Father, Son and H/Ghos | Bible general Archive 2 | Makarios | 97110 | ||
Ok, Cajam, then what is your background? | ||||||
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