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161 | Love for all, judge not anyone | OT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 213713 | ||
Dear lookinforacity, matt1078, Nevvvvine, KcabmI4, and who ever you may log onto this forum as next, I would encourage you to prayerfully consider the passage of scripture below. Pay close attention to verse 6, 7 and 9! 1 John 1:5-9 (NASB) 1:5 This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. 1:6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; 1:7 but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Steve |
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162 | Saved by belief or belief and baptism? | NT general Archive 1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 165527 | ||
Hello Brother Coty and God bless! I have a question for you regarding something you said. In your post you say "Thousands of denominations that believe differently and have conflicting views. How can this be." My question(s) is this, Do you think God has lost control of His church? Has mankind's corrupted sinful ways created a problem for God and His sovereign will no longer guiding His church today, has He lost control? Your Brother In Christ!, Steve |
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163 | Saved by belief or belief and baptism? | NT general Archive 1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 165624 | ||
I agree Coty, God has not lost control of anything. Although I try not to be dogmatic about anything I believe on this point we can say that not only has God not lost control, He never will nor is there any threat to His sovereign control of all He has created. Praise God! I ask you the questions because of your statements. As your brother in Christ I wanted to reassure you that regardless of how things may appear to us at times, God is always in control. Nothing happens that He does not allow to happen. The book of Job is a good example of this very point. Also the book of Jonah, the book of Habakkuk and on and on and on. Yes, His sovereignty runs throughout the scriptures. Amen! We both agree God is in control. I might add we should never cease to fall on our knees and thank Him for that!!! I'm now wondering if we both will agree on my next thoughts. That is, do you think it wise to judge who is and who is not a member of Christ Church? Do we (mankind) have the authority to choose who belongs and who doesn't? Also, isn't it true that there is only one sinless one in the Church? He Christ being the head of His Church. (Colossians 1:18) Who else belongs to His Church that is sinless? (Romans 3:23) Who else but Christ has the authority to say who is and who isn't a part of His Church? Coty, I agree that there are some out there who do not teach the gospel of Christ. But many of the different denominations do. There are differences of opinions on doctrines and even many of the same members of the same denomination differ on their interpretation of scripture. This is a far cry from teaching the doctrines of men as you say. We cross the line I believe when we usurp authority over God's word as if we are the one who determines God's truth. Romans 14 has a lot to say. Would you agree? Your Brother in Christ, Steve |
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164 | If not Jesus, then who could it be? | NT general Archive 1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 181250 | ||
Sir, that means the post in response to you was deleted. There are many different reasons for a post to be deleted. If the person is causing problems on the forum, none biblical post, bad language, etc... For those of us here to study the word of God it's a good thing! God bless, Steve |
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165 | Did Jesus clean the temple twice | NT general Archive 1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 184252 | ||
Greetings Brother! I would say that was a very good example of grace! Encouraging! By Faith, Steve |
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166 | Did Jesus clean the temple twice | NT general Archive 1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 184253 | ||
Greetings Brother! A humbled spirit and one willing to be redirected by scripture that it might find the truth. Awesome! Great example to all! Also Encouraging! By Faith, Steve |
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167 | how do we benefit from serving in church | NT general Archive 1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 187229 | ||
Greetings sarahcitychurch! Take a look at Ephesians 4, 1 Corinthians 12, and Romans 12. I would think there is much that could be said in regards to your question. The suggested passages above should give you a good idea of the importance of finding your place in the body of Christ. First of all, you have been blessed beyond measure if you have even been placed in the Church by God (1 Corinthians 12:18). It must be said that not only do you benefit, but so to does the body of Christ! Thoughts that come to mind before I run off to work - An opportunity to reach out to the community and the world to share the Lord Jesus Christ with others! An opportunity to serve the King! An opportunity to serve your Brothers and Sisters in Christ! An opportunity to experience abundant life! An opportunity for obedience! An opportunity to grow even closer to the Lord God! An opportunity to study His word and share it with others! etc.., etc..., etc... The benefits are endless for it is God Himself that has placed you there! |
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168 | What does "able to bear" mean? | NT general Archive 1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 193048 | ||
Greetings rsfehrman, Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! Could you possibly be referring to 1 Corinthians 10:13 ? 1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV) There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. Take a look at how the NASB translation is worded 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NASB) No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. If this is the passage of scripture you are referring to when trying to understand what is meant by "able to bear" then perhaps the NASB translation will help. We can say it means to endure the temptation or in other words, not give into the temptation and sin. Does this help? Steve |
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169 | INVITATION | NT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 200020 | ||
Irish Eyes, Perhaps the view of this topic is clouded because worldly standards are mixed with biblical standards (i.e. "invasion of privacy"). This says to me self is set above all else even in the matters of God and the body of Christ, His Church. There certainly is no biblical foundation for this. If so, someone please correct me with scripture because I have never read nor heard of such. Actually, it seems to me to completely contradict scripture and the natural reaction from one who has come to know the Lord. What place does this have in the body of Christ? Steve |
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170 | INVITATION | NT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 200030 | ||
I am judging the none biblical teaching which has no biblical foundation. This teaching is a good example of the need for the church to make sure they protect the flock from worldly influence. I am not saying that everything a church does is acceptable. One example from the internet presented out of context of the whole is not something one could address adequately. It in no way provides enough information for one to understand the intent of the church. Now again, it appears your view of this issue is clouded with worldly standards. As you close your post, you once again give evidence of this by saying " As for privacy not being a Biblical standard, I disagree. Being a church member does not grant one carte blanche to stick one's nose into the business of others." This is not at all about sticking one's nose into the business of others! Consider all that has been said on the matter already. Steve |
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171 | God love the senner but hate the sin | NT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 202747 | ||
Please give us scripture proof of these "built-in limits" to God's authority. This statement contradicts the scriptures! (1 Chronicles 29:11, Daniel 4:35, Psalms 115:3, Psalms 22:28, Romans 9:15, John 3:27, Ephesians 1:3-5, etc... etc...) Also, consider the scriptures in the matter of our choice to reject Him as you say. We were blinded to the truth, slaves to sin! It was our nature! (1 Corinthians 2:14, Romans 6:16, Ephesians 2:1-3) It was not and is not within mankind's ability to come to God on his own. If God, the one you set your limitations on did not intercede, you nor I nor any man or woman would ever receive Him (Matthew 11:27, Romans 8:5-8) Also, you say " Therefore, we must stop labeling people as "sinners."" The scriptures label us as sinners. God Himself has said we are sinners! Romans 3:23 Please provide scripture to all these things you are teaching! Steve |
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172 | God love the senner but hate the sin | NT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 202759 | ||
You have the free will teachings of mankind not of scripture. This is why I pointed you to scripture to help you understand what God has to say on the matter not the free will thinkers of mankind's point of view. If there is any validity to your argument, then you should be able to provide scripture proof of such. The fact is, we both need to be right! It's not about me being right and you being wrong or you being right and me being wrong. It's important that you and I both are right and to be so we have to conform to the word of God not our own opinions. Our opinions MUST conform to the word of God or they are pointless and useless and only lead others into a false understanding of God and what His word teaches. You say "And I'm pretty confident that God has not forced you to obey Him... which ultimately means His authority to rule over you is limited by your own free will." Here is your fallacy in the doctrine you teach and believe. If the statement above were true as you teach and believe, then you contradict your own teaching by saying " God has given each of us the right to choose whether we want to obey Him or not, which naturally places a limitation on His authority to rule." Do you see how you defeat your own argument on the matter? If it is God who gives us the "right" as you say to choose, then where does that place your free will? If God has any limitation as you teach, then God Himself must be the one who places the limitation on Himself and it is not your "free will" that limits Him. Understand? So as the scriptures teach, your "free will" is not as free as you and others would have us believe. The scriptures teach us we are slaves to sin as I have pointed out to you already. Therefore, your "free will" is not free to do anything but choose sin. This is what the natural man has chosen and is enslaved to. Note again what it says in Roman 8:7 (NASB) "because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so" NOT EVEN ABLE TO DO SO! What free will is there then? And again, what does it say in Matthew 11:27 (NASB) ""All things have been handed over to Me by My Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father; nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him." nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him! So, where does this leave your free will? You say "I understand God's RIGHT to rule, but that doesn't mean He will use coercion or manipulation or threats of violence to enforce that right." I would encourage you to read through the old testament! Again, His word is much different then what you teach! Steve |
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173 | God love the senner but hate the sin | NT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 202773 | ||
GC, My concern was for you and for all those who would read your post. It is not meant to offend you. But rather point you to scripture! I was not addressing the homosexual issue. That has already been addressed. Scripture is clear on this also. GC, be honest with yourself, look at your post again and tell us what scripture will confirm what you are teaching? So far all we have is your opinion which does not line up with scripture. Can you see the danger in this? My "agenda" was to point you to the truth (John 17:17). I have no ability to convince anyone but I know the word of God does (Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 55:11, Romans 10:17). Galatians 4:16 (NASB) "So have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?" Steve |
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174 | God love the senner but hate the sin | NT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 202774 | ||
Thank you for your kind words John! I know you know me well enough to know my heart on the matter. I'm always dumbfounded how one is offended by God's word. Isn't it interesting it's always the ones who never point to it that are offended by it? Of course it may be I need to do better in expressing myself also so as not to offend. It is not my intent but I will admit, there is so much false teaching in the world today it disgust me. Especially that which is subtle and comes covered in sugar! Steve |
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175 | why christains can't have house cats. | NT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 204784 | ||
I think it's a Jehovah’s Witnesses teaching also Doc! |
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176 | Were the disciples saved, Born Again? | NT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 206219 | ||
Greetings bowler! Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! Just a note on your comment on "born again" referring to the "mother's womb" and not everyone believes this "because of Acts 2:38". It should be noted that there are several views on this and they are not all because of Acts 2:38. I have heard the teaching you assert regarding the "mother's womb" but have never been convinced by scripture. It seems to me this thought has nothing at all to do with one being born again. If it did I would think at least there would be scripture to validate it but I know of none. Do you? Steve |
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177 | Were the disciples saved, Born Again? | NT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 206234 | ||
Hi bowler, I don't have much time right now but here are my quick thoughts. I do understand what you are saying. I've heard this before also and I can understand how one might come to this understanding from the passage. However, the problem I have with this interpretation is because Jesus is talking about "born again" (i.e. born from above, regeneration, spiritual rebirth etc...) and entering into the kingdom of God. That's why I'm not convinced the water is in reference to the physical birth. What does the physical birth have to do with these things? Being born again is wholly of God is it not? The only thing I'm aware of that we can attribute to the physical birth is that we were born with a sinful nature and now are sinners therefore needing desperately to be born of the Spirit. Being a sinner excludes us from the Kingdom of God. Look forward to your thoughts! God bless, Steve |
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178 | Quries about Christmas? | NT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 211782 | ||
Amen WOS! Choose not to honor God on any day for any reason and all you have done is gratified the enemy! he has won the battle and the loser is the one who was so easily deceived by him. God will still be glorified by those who love and adore Him and by His heavenly host! He reigns because He is King, He is Lord, He is God and there is no day that should pass that we not honor and worship Him! Steve |
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179 | Saved by belief or belief and baptism? | NT general Archive 1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 201122 | ||
Well said Brother Brad! And might I add many also find it easy to shrug off scripture which is not only clear but should give them reason to evaluate their understanding of scripture which seems to conflict. For example, John 3:16, John 3:18, John 3:36, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5, etc… Steve |
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180 | God sanctions murder of the innocent? | Genesis | humbledbyhisgrace | 162169 | ||
If God does something then it goes without saying it is godly. Regardless if we agree or disagree with it. Everything God does can in no way be considered anything but godly. Surly mankind is not the determining factor in what is and is not godly. After all, what do we know other then what is given to us by God Himself? (1 Corinthians 2:11-14 ) You say "People can argue that God really didn't mean for Abraham to kill Isaac, yet obviously Abraham killing Isaac would have been the right thing to do, so there is no difference". The difference is you forget it is God you are talking about. If God had intended for Abraham to kill Isaac, Abraham would have killed Isaac. End of story! It's obvious that was not God's intention. I pray I'm wrong but from many of your statements in your post on this subject it appears that you somehow believe that God's righteousness, justice, and actions somehow depends on mankind's determination of what is ethical and or who is innocent. Exactly where and when was man given the authority to judge God's actions and / or determine if and when God was godly or not? |
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