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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: Timothy Paul Ordered by Verse |
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161 | In simplicity and sincerity of God? | 2 Cor 1:12 | Timothy Paul | 57945 | ||
Hi Ray, Good to hear from you. Your questions are provoking as well as enlightening, however I must disagree with your stand on capitalization on this issue. This is because I feel that the word 'godly' is used as an adjective, describing the sincerity of the apostle Paul,( He was not a man who seemed to be one thing and was another, but a man of sincerity.) and does not concern this conversation with the sincerity of God Himself, who is completely genuine without fail. As to the phrase 'godly jealousy' I am prompted to ask, Could there BE such a thing? I was taught, albeit recently, to be zealous, not jealous. Man's jealousy I consider a sin along with envy and covetousness, for it means not wanting the very best for our brethren, or feeling that we are more deserving of what they have than they themselves are. Looking at it thusly, is anyone more deserving of ANY blessings in life? (We already enjoy much more than we can ever earn or deserve). This could place 'godly sorrow' under the same scrutiny. Now to 'godly'jealousy, I am moved to my favorite Webster's dictionary, that defines godly as something of or from God (cap). This means if it is from God, He no longer is in possession or control, but by divine permission has given control of this emotion over to His blessed servant Paul, to wield in the exercise of God's Will, ie, the propagation of the church. Are you with me so far on this, Brother Ray? Be blessed and be a blessing! Tim |
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162 | In simplicity and sincerity of God? | 2 Cor 1:12 | Timothy Paul | 58075 | ||
Thank You, Ray. It is too late to lend any justice that your post deserves, so I will study His word diligently and when the wisdom is revealed to us, then,"We may worship Him also" (Matt 2:8) Peace Blessings and Charis to you and yours. In His Love, tim p.s. I would rather be provoked than annoyed by your posts any and every time ;o) |
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163 | Why is fruit singular and not plural? | Galatians | Timothy Paul | 50964 | ||
Good Question, Great answers. I would add that if it were plural, it would suggest that we could pick and choose between the 'fruits' of the Spirit, which we are unable to do. Faithfully, Tim |
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164 | Politics in NT times? | Eph 5:3 | Timothy Paul | 60490 | ||
Hello billk, No, I do not believe it is a lack of faith to show curiosity, but I do believe it is dangerous to speculate about questions such as this. For instance, you ask about powerplays, what would an answer to this imply? That they were selfish, or greedy? Or they were simply human and possessed many traits that are prevalent today? My feeling is that, when the Bible was divinely inspired to man (2Tim 3:16), that God gave us exactly what His infinite wisdom showed that we needed to know, no more, and no less. Peace, Tim |
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165 | Freewill offerings of the mouth? | Eph 5:8 | Timothy Paul | 66495 | ||
Hi Ray, It is always a pleasure to receive a Heartfelt Posting from your desk (o: To answer your question, "what could be thought of..." I would like to refer you to some explication on God's Word From my favorite commentator, Matthew Henry, who tells us, concerning Psa 119:108, "Two things we are here taught to pray for, in reference to our religious performances: 1.) Acceptance of them. This we must aim at in all we do in religion, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of the Lord. What David here earnestly prays for the acceptance of are the free-will-offerings, not of his purse, but of his mouth, his prayers and praises. The calves of our lips (Hos. 14:2), the fruit of our lips (Heb. 1:15), these are the spiritual offerings which all Christians, as spiritual priests, must offer to God; and they must be free-will-offerings, for we must offer them abundantly and cheerfully, and it is this willing mind that is accepted. The more there is of freeness and willingness in the service of God the more pleasing it is to him. 2.) Assistance in them: Teach me thy judgments. We cannot offer any thing to God which we have reason to think he will accept of, but what he is pleased to instruct us in the doing of; and we must be as earnest for the grace of God in us as for the favour of God towards us." -Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Entire Bible Peace and Charis, Tim |
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166 | Philippians memory verses | Philippians | Timothy Paul | 54558 | ||
Hi nuge, concerning these memory verse Flash cards, I am sending you an email which you have probably already received. Tim |
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167 | sex? | Phil 4:6 | Timothy Paul | 65174 | ||
No, my young friend I would say not, (the sex is not necessarily bad, but the anxiety may be)For to have too much anxiety in our lives is showing God that we do not trust His will for our lives, and we make ourselves out to be unfit for His service. However it is human nature and perfectly natural to have these feelings. And since God created us, He knows exactly what we are made of and how we feel about everything. So, sexuality is a natural, God-given desire. God, in His infinite wisdom, gave us the gift of sex and designed it to be a wholesome aspect of a marriage relationship as a means to populate the earth. So God should always be our guide in the use of this unique and wonderful gift. We all are aware that sexual temptations are hard to ignore and difficult to overcome, since they are part of the normal desires of our flesh.Remember, these feelings were given to us by God. Sex was created by God to populate the earth and He made it a pleasurable way to express the love between a husband and wife. But! sex must be limited to the marriage relationship to avoid hurting ourself, our relationship with others, and most important, our relationship with God. Real lasting happiness can only come when we decide to trust in God completely and develop patience as we wait for His plan to unfold in our lives. The real danger here would be to doubt that God knows us, loves us, and wants what is best for us. Then, we may resent His plan and timing, and carelessly pursue sexual activity without His blessing. Remain Strong, and know that He is Lord. Peace, tim |
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168 | Is healing given in the atonement? | Col 1:22 | Timothy Paul | 77765 | ||
I'm trying to rally some discussion on "Is healing given in the atonement?" If you have any experience,or scripture on the subject, please reply. God Bless, Tim |
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169 | Which kinds of suffering? | Col 1:24 | Timothy Paul | 44975 | ||
#1,and #4, because you are consciously and willingly seeking mortification of the flesh. and what is craved by the flesh is contrary to what is desired by the spirit peace, Tim |
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170 | So, not ALL suffering is included? | Col 1:24 | Timothy Paul | 44980 | ||
Cheryl, i don't think that suffering for the sake of it is included, but some kinds of unrelated suffering such as a thorn in one's side could possibly be spiritually advantageous incidentally, here is a note from the disciple's study bible: COLOSSIANS 1:24Evil and Suffering, Rejoicing—Christ’s suffering adequately atoned for sin. The church continues to suffer so all the world may know of and benefit from Christ’s atonement. Christians must continue the ministry and, therefore, the suffering of Jesus until He returns. Knowing the ultimate purpose of our suffering allows us to rejoice in it. We do not suffer for ourselves or for some mysterious evil force we do not understand. We suffer for Christ and His church. |
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171 | So, not ALL suffering is included? | Col 1:24 | Timothy Paul | 44986 | ||
Cheryl, Sorry for that last no-name (COL.1:24)response, I'm new at this but you answered my pre-post marital problem so succinctly, I tried to help you in kind.(Disciple's Study Bible) After reading the entire context, I was enlightened by the final verse, 1:29. this, I believe, is the key to struggling, suffering and adversity. That it is done IN HARMONY WITH THE SPIRIT THAT IS WITHIN US In His Service, Tim |
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172 | So, not ALL suffering is included? | Col 1:24 | Timothy Paul | 44988 | ||
Cheryl, Sorry for that last no-name (COL.1:24)response, I'm new at this but you answered my pre-post marital problem so succinctly, I tried to help you in kind.(Disciple's Study Bible) After reading the entire context, I was enlightened by the final verse, 1:29. this, I believe, is the key to struggling, suffering and adversity. That it is done IN HARMONY WITH THE SPIRIT THAT IS WITHIN US In His Service, Tim |
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173 | What about abusive marriage? | Col 1:24 | Timothy Paul | 45087 | ||
Cheryl May God Bless You for sharing your spirituality with us, and for making me, an infant in Christ feel welcome on this splendid site. My feelings are that we should always cater to our spouse, children, authorities, unless it conflicts with the will of God. That is, the Mosaic Law, and Christ's Teachings. does an abusive husband fit? I am against divorce too, and you are very blessed for your endurance in a painful situation. But I feel if you are not taking proper steps in turning this violence over to the authorities then you are allowing it and not doing the right thing. I do not know the whole situation so forgive me if i am wrong. I understand it's much more complicated than what you have put out for all eyes to read, bless you for that as well. Now,the Holy Spirit will rush to your rescue only if you do not have blockades against it. this includes the three areas of a Christian's life that are acceptable, your body, your spirit, and your estate. I would suggest, to gain help from above,that you seek it through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. In the grip of His Grace. Tim |
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174 | What about abusive marriage? | Col 1:24 | Timothy Paul | 45379 | ||
While it is true that God Hates Divorce, my feelings are that He would hate the wife getting beat up More than He would hate divorce | ||||||
175 | How to correct ungodly co-workers? | 1 Tim 1:9 | Timothy Paul | 59061 | ||
How can I relate to co-workers that are constantly cursing God's name and breaking His laws? I have some authority in my position, but when you preach "foolishness to the unspiritual" (1Cor. 2:14), They will lose all respect for your authority. This is a Christian based construction company, so please send as many ideas as possible, I'm able to do things that would be frowned upon in other workplaces. I'm even thinking of printing Bible passages to post near the time clock. Any verse suggestions? |
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176 | How to correct ungodly co-workers? | 1 Tim 1:9 | Timothy Paul | 59191 | ||
Thank you again my friend. I will surely hold your sage advice near my heart | ||||||
177 | How to correct ungodly co-workers? | 1 Tim 1:9 | Timothy Paul | 59192 | ||
Thank you, prayon. I have tried prayer before but your prudence sheds some new light that I will surely put to use the next opportunity. bless God, and God bless, Tim |
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178 | How to correct ungodly co-workers? | 1 Tim 1:9 | Timothy Paul | 59194 | ||
Searcher, thank you for your response, and how to tackle a sensitive situation w/humor. True, they are not in the kingdom, nor do they (think they) want to be nearer to it. Could you please enlighten me, what is De Pak it? solicitously, Tim |
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179 | How to correct ungodly co-workers? | 1 Tim 1:9 | Timothy Paul | 59302 | ||
Thank you searcher, I became familiar w/Dr. Chopra when I was caught in the world and saw a telethon on PBS called "Mind, Body, and Soul". It had some very interesting insights and got me to think harder about the spirit of man. I have been watching for him ever since. In the grip of His grace, Tim |
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180 | How to correct ungodly co-workers? | 1 Tim 1:9 | Timothy Paul | 59308 | ||
New Creature, Thank you and peace, prayers and blessings. May the Holy Spirit reward you for answering my prayer. This is the very tract that I now plan to attach permanently on the wall above the time clock. Thank you for your cleverness in bypassing the address restrictions, it works. Praise Him. (o: May these good fruits be credited to your account in His glorious name. Tim |
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