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161 | The gift of God | Mark 1:10 | terrib | 148841 | ||
Ray, In my previous note I used "offered the women through Him". That should be "woman", singular, the person He was talking to. It was a typo. There goes my job as newspaper editor :-). terrib |
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162 | The gift of God | Mark 1:10 | terrib | 148896 | ||
Yes, I was wondering if any would recognize it. Indeed, we have awakened. For we have drank the Living Waters. terrib |
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163 | denominations_. | Mark 9:38 | terrib | 149045 | ||
Dearest denominations, Mar 9:38 And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us. Mar 9:39 But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. Mar 9:40 For he that is not against us is on our part. Mar 9:41 For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward. There are some who are so outrageously wedded to their own creed, and religious system, that they would rather let sinners perish than suffer those who differ from them to become the instruments of their salvation. Even the good that is done they either deny or suspect, because the person does not follow them. This also is vanity and an evil disease. And sometimes the eye will say to the foot, I have no need of you. And when the foot gets cut off the whole body suffers. Tolerate one another and if subjects become intolerable to one or the other then do not discuss them. If my brother does not partake of the things on the table that is before me, then I will not partake either, lest he stumbles. Forbearance is a life style not an art. Parting is not an option it is an escape. terrib |
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164 | denominations_. | Mark 9:38 | terrib | 149069 | ||
Hi Doc, From reading most of the thread on denominations, the theme has been that of doctrines and not of unbelievers. If it were talking about heathens, sects or cults then 2 Cor. 6 would apply. Not everyone in the body of Christ is at the same level. We each have our own faith as we will and as Christ has given to us. Some are at a point where the Holy Spirit has not educated them yet or as Paul puts it, still drinking milk. And this will depend upon their willingness to move forward which again Paul exhorts us to move on, (Heb 6:1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Heb 6:2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.) But, they are still our brothers and we should lift them up to the Lord. Not keep slicing each other’s throat, especially in public that it may destroy any. For, I too am your brother and when observing behavior or spirit that is not profitable it is the duty of a brother to exhort others. Just as we all have seen exhortation on the forum before, this is no new thing. It is not the way of salvation that has come under fire but the more meaty aspects of our Christian walk. If I said that Adam had red skin, someone would ask what shade of red. It’s called the splitting of hairs or endless genealogies. But divisions about things are not healthy to another's walk. I don’t believe that I am the only one reading between the lines, am I? A really regrettable item is the grate one gets dragged over when someone tries to point out heretical doctrines of a Very Popular Church. The forum calls this a type of bashing but Rev. 18:4 warns to come out of her. (And I did read a couple of posts ago where you did an excellent job about many being burned for one’s belief.) But, this also is our vocation. There are some very intelligent folks here and their wisdom shines through and we are all blessed by their wisdom and this is a great gift from our Father. There are also many, “I believe it says” types also, giving opinions that are unfounded or un-researched. If Paul were alive today and was writing an epistle to the church based on his readings of some postings, surely his tone would not be as gentle. With a sincere desire to see the church fitted together, terrib Thanks for your wisdom, you are one of those I mentioned above. Now, don't go out and buy a new hat. :-) |
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165 | What 2 Books were written by a gentile? | Luke 1:1 | terrib | 152332 | ||
Hi dannyboyd, The Gospel of Luke and The Book of Acts terrib |
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166 | mary magdelene and lazeraths sister mar | Luke 8:2 | terrib | 149020 | ||
Greetings and Welcome Winniejesusfreak, Mary Magdalene and Lazarus' sister are not the same Mary. For they are from different towns. One from Magdala and the other from Bethany. Luk 8:2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, (Mary of Magdala) Not the sinful woman in Luk 7:37, as some have thought, whose name is not mentioned. And not the woman that the Pharisees brought to Jesus that was caught in adultery in John 8:3 as in the movie "The Greatest Story Ever Told", that's Hollywood, not Bible. Joh 11:1 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. Joh 11:2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) (Mary of Bethany) See also, "the other Mary"(Mat 27:61) at the cross, see my post 146859. Here is a list and references of the Marys (From Nave's Topical Bible). 1. The mother of Jesus: General references Mat 1:16; Luk 1:26-38; Luk 2:5-19 Visits her cousin Elizabeth Luke 1:39-56 Attends the feast at Jerusalem with her husband and her son, starts on the return, misses Jesus, seeks and finds Him in the temple Luk 2:48-51 Is present with Jesus at a marriage in Cana of Galilee Joh 2:1-10 Seeks Jesus when He is teaching in a house Mat 12:46-47; Mar 3:31; Luk 8:19 Present at the cross Joh 19:25-27 Is committed to the care of John Joh 19:27 Dwells with the disciples in Jerusalem Act 1:14 Prophecies concerning Isa 7:14; Luk 2:35 2. Magdalene: Possessed of devils, delivered by Jesus Mar 16:9; Luk 8:2-3 Present: At the crucifixion Mat 27:56; Mar 15:40; Joh 19:25 At the sepulcher Mat 27:61; Mat 28:1-7; Mar 15:47; Mar 16:1-7; Luk 23:55-56; Luk 24:1-7; Joh 20:1; Joh 20:11-13 Recognizes Jesus after the resurrection Mat 28:8-10; Mar 16:9; Joh 20:14-18 3. Sister of Mary the mother of Jesus, and wife of Cleophas: General references Joh 19:25 Mother of James and Joses Mat 27:56; Mar 15:40; Joh 19:25 At the sepulcher Mat 27:61; Mar 15:47 Assists in preparing the body of Jesus for burial Mat 28:1; Mar 16:1 A witness of the resurrection Luk 24:10 4. Sister of Lazarus: Sits at Jesus' feet for instruction Luk 10:38-42 Beloved of Jesus Joh 11:1; Joh 11:5 Anoints Jesus Mat 26:7-13; Mar 14:3-9; Joh 11:2; Joh 12:3 5. Mother of Mark and sister of Barnabas Act 12:12; Col 4:10 6. A Christian woman in Rome Rom 16:6 Hope this helps, terrib |
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167 | Jesus wept !... did Jesus ever laugh? | Luke 10:21 | terrib | 147399 | ||
The marriage in Cana: A marriage festival is a very gala event. I can't imagine Jesus, The Lord of Grace, being a stick-in-the-mud. The gayety and happiness for the bride and groom would be intoxicating at such an event. As others have said, sometimes one would have to read between-the-lines in such cases. (John 2:1-2 KJV) "And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage." And, because He was "called", or invited, Jesus and-or His family were friends with either the groom or the bride. And friends, especially in those times, where friends, not just acquaintances, you are always happy for your friends and responded in like manner. And I can't see Jesus, with a sober face, saying, (Luke 15:7 KJV) ..."that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth..." or (Luke 15:10 KJV), "...there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth." Following the character of Christ, it is apparent, even through unwritten Scripture, that He was human also and knew and did things as we do; cry, laugh, be sad and ... be full of an unspeakable joy. So, in a way, I see the passage, "Jesus wept", as a mixture of sorrow and gladness. Sorrow, because of the weeping of His friends and gladness because The Father has given Him the opportunity to show the masses that were assembled to see and witness the Glory of God, His Mercy and Greatness and declare and illustrate the truth of the resurrection that was in the Christ. terrib |
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168 | help | Luke 11:2 | terrib | 149333 | ||
Dear Figoyuen, This is the second time you brought this question before the forum. This must be of great concern to you. Maybe you could tell us why you think your prayers are dull. In your previous question 2 years ago,(question ID number 85736) you were comparing your prayer to others. Are you now talking about private devotional prayer or public prayer as in giving thanks to the Lord? I think we might need a little more information. You have not responded to any of the forum's responses and it would be invaluable for us to hear if you have learned anything from these? Our concern is still for you and for your edification! Your brother, terrib |
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169 | help | Luke 11:2 | terrib | 149366 | ||
Hello Mommapbs, As always your grace shines through. The thanks goes to our Master mommapbs. A helper I am, as the Holy Spirit has bestowed on me. Yes, the need to encourage, after all the batting of Scripture about and all the he said she said few responses actually went to the person that asked the question, as usual. Maybe if we were all linguistically perfect we could solve this problem. One person's experience is not to take precedence over the other. As the Spirit works with each of us individually, so our experiences will be different than that of someone else’s. Does this make it wrong? Does this make the Word of God wrong? Are visions and dreams gone? Everybody went off on the subject of devotional prayer and the inquirer didn't say what kind of prayer. Would that be a little presumptuous? And someone’s experiences lead to a disaster of innuendoes and exclusion and admonitions. And, now, what did the inquirer get out of this? Mass Confusion! Are we here to seek our own righteousness or the uplifting of the brethren? For shame on the body of Christ for the constant bickering! It is my way or else! And Scola Scripturuim Sriptiticum Scriptactum El Craptum! And all these 64 dollar words that make one look important. Jesus spoke simple words so the simple things of the world could understand, but it was folly to the high-minded. Pardon me for being so blunt, but it just makes me sick. And if there are those that have a problem about it, take it up with the Lord and see what He says. Oh, I forgot, He doesn’t talk to His Children, sorry. terrib Should I change my name now or should I just start singing, Baa baa _ _ have you any wool? |
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170 | why did jesus ask the man for his ring? | Luke 18:18 | terrib | 150643 | ||
Greetings nofirststone, The story of the rich man: Luk 18:18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? Luk 18:19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. Luk 18:20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. Luk 18:21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. Luk 18:22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. Luk 18:23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. Luk 18:24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! Luk 18:25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. Luk 18:26 And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? Luk 18:27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Luk 18:28 Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. Luk 18:29 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake, Luk 18:30 Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting. (This story also appears in Matthew 19:16-30 and Mark 10:17-31) There is no mention of a ring. Since you remember this from a book in the fourth grade I can only summize it was in a childs book and the author may have embelished a little since the man in the story was a ruler, he probably did have expensive jewerly. Hope this helps, terrib |
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171 | Is their only one Mount of Olives? | Luke 21:37 | terrib | 149225 | ||
Greeting Loran James, Mount of Olives: So called from the olive trees with which its sides are clothed, is a mountain ridge on the east of Jerusalem (1Ki 11:7; Eze 11:23; Zec 14:4), from which it is separated by the valley of Kidron. It is first mentioned in connection with David's flight from Jerusalem through the rebellion of Absalom (2Sa 15:30), and is only once again mentioned in the Old Testament, in Zec 14:4. It is, however, frequently alluded to (1Ki 11:7; 2Ki 23:13; Neh 8:15; Eze 11:23). It is frequently mentioned in the New Testament (Mat 21:1; Mat 26:30, etc.). It now bears the name of Jebel et-Tur, i.e., “Mount of the Summit;” also sometimes called Jebel ez-Zeitun, i.e., “Mount of Olives.” It is about 200 feet above the level of the city. The road from Jerusalem to Bethany runs as of old over this mount. It was on this mount that Jesus stood when he wept over Jerusalem. “No name in Scripture,” says Dr. Porter, “calls up associations at once so sacred and so pleasing as that of Olivet. The 'mount' is so intimately connected with the private, the devotional life of the Saviour, that we read of it and look at it with feelings of deepest interest and affection. Here he often sat with his disciples, telling them of wondrous events yet to come, of the destruction of the Holy City; of the sufferings, the persecution, and the final triumph of his followers (Matt. 24). Here he gave them the beautiful parables of the ten virgins and the five talents (Matt. 25); here he was wont to retire on each evening for meditation, and prayer, and rest of body, when weary and harassed by the labours and trials of the day (Luk 21:37); and here he came on the night of his betrayal to utter that wonderful prayer, 'O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt' (Mat 26:39). And when the cup of God's wrath had been drunk, and death and the grave conquered, he led his disciples out again over Olivet as far as to Bethany, and after a parting blessing ascended to heaven (Luk 24:50, Luk 24:51; Act 1:12).” This mount, or rather mountain range, has four summits or peaks: (1.) the “Galilee” peak, so called from a tradition that the angels stood here when they spoke to the disciples (Act 1:11); (2.) the “Mount of Ascension,” the supposed site of that event, which was, however, somewhere probably nearer Bethany (Luk 24:51, Luk 24:52); (3.) the “Prophets,” from the catacombs on its side, called “the prophets' tombs;” and (4.) the “Mount of Corruption,” so called because of the “high places” erected there by Solomon for the idolatrous worship of his foreign wives (1Ki 11:7; 2Ki 23:13; Vulg., “Mount of Offense”). From "Easton's Bible Dictionary" Names for: Josephus frequently uses the expression “Mount of Olives” (e.g. Ant., VII, ix, 2; XX, viii, 6; BJ, V, ii, 3; xii, 2), but later Jewish writings give the name, “Mount of Oil”; this occurs in some manuscripts in 2Ki 23:13, and the common reading, “Mount of Corruption,” margin “destruction,” may possibly be a deliberate alteration (see below). In later ages the Mount was termed “the mountain of lights,” because here there used to be kindled at one time the first beacon light to announce throughout Jewry the appearance of the new moon. To the natives of Palestine today it is usually known as **[Jebel et Tur] (“mountain of the elevation,” or “tower”), or, less commonly, as **[Jebel Tur ez zait] (“mountain of the elevation of oil”). The name **[Jebel ez-zaitun] (“Mount of Olives”) is also well known. Early Arabic writers use the term **[Tur Zait], “Mount of Oil.” Olivet comes to us through the Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 A.D.) Oliverum, “an oliveyard.” From "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia" ** Items in brackets [] are shown characteristically as close as possible given the font structure this forum allows, for some of the characters are of greek origin. Your question:"In other words, could the term "Mount of Olives" refer to more than one physical location?" If we are talking in the vicinty of Jerusalem, no. Hope this helps, terrib |
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172 | The origin of God and His identity. | John 1:1 | terrib | 150761 | ||
Hi BradK, Where in the Scriptures does it say when God created the angels? Where do the Scriptures say that God was alone before the world was created? terrib |
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173 | The origin of God and His identity. | John 1:1 | terrib | 150778 | ||
Hi WOS, I'm sure you noticed that Hebrews 1:14 says that the angels were sent forth to minister "for" the heirs and not "to" the heirs since the heirs were seen before the world was, (Eph 1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world...). Anyway the point I was getting at with BradK was with the article he referenced: "Arthur Pink in his wonderful, time-tested exposition, "The Attributes of God", comments on the Solitariness of God:", because I think it quite presumptuous because it stated that God was alone before the world was created and that there were no angels and I just wanted some Scriptural references. Thanks for your answer, terrib |
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174 | The origin of God and His identity. | John 1:1 | terrib | 150779 | ||
Hi BradK, Thanks for the verses. I guess I didn't mention the purpose for the questions in my other post, sorry. Sometimes I get pretty well focused on some things and I write as though a conversation is in progress. I was mostly referencing the article you posted: "Arthur Pink in his wonderful, time-tested exposition, "The Attributes of God", comments on the Solitariness of God:", because I thought it was quite presumptuous for it to state that God was alone before the world was created and that there were no angels and I just wanted some Scriptural references. Just from seeing the love He has for us just doesn't seem like a God that would be without objects for Him to display His affection toward. Truly we see darkly, terrib |
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175 | The origin of God and His identity. | John 1:1 | terrib | 150785 | ||
Hi BradK, RE post: "The hard thing for us to grasp is that "it is impossible to bring the Almighty under obligations to the creature; God gains nothing from us". (See Rom. 11:34-35)" Yes, absolutely! And that was never an intension in any of my posts, and I hope none other on this forum. Indeed the best is in the next verse: Rom 11:36(KJV) “For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.” I think what got me to meditate on these things is what is said in Jude 1:6: "And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day." The phrase "but left" really grabbed me, as being on their own accord did they leave. And the Scriptures do not say when this happened but we see the Tempter in the garden with Adam and Eve, so I was deducing that they would have left "their first estate" before the creation of the world. Since the command to Adam was to be fruitful and multiply, which had not happen yet, which in itself may not be correct because we see Adam had other children which may not be mentioned because of importance of lineage, but surely the firstborn of man is usually mentioned in Scripture and would most likely have been mentioned and rightly so Cain is (Gen 4:1). Since the command be fruitful and multiply was given (Gen 1:28), and being still the sixth day, the assertion here is that Adam was physically able to perform this function. So, since Adam and Eve had not yet acquired any offspring the time in the garden before expulsion seems to have been short.(?) Since the abode of the angels was next to the throne of God (Rev 7:11) it is hard to conceive that in such a magnificent realm the angels would find themselves leaving the Throne of God in such a short period of time that it took to create the world, if the angels were created at this time, to the time of the tempting in the garden. Although, possibly through jealousy of seeing the power and creation of God may have seduced them to leave as we see some of the people in the New Testament desiring the power of God after seeing the miracles performed by the apostles (seven sons of Sceva). And so, we meditate on these things and worship our Lord and behold His grace and Majesty. If God wanted us to know what He did before the creation He would have told us for He is not a God of deception but of Truth. And yet in certain words and phrases used by the Holy Spirit in Scripture, God has given us certain impressions that demand our thoughts to be on Him and we see this through much of the poetry of David in the psalms and how he meditated on the Greatness of God using metaphors and similes. To be able to see the pulsing of the cells of a tree pumping water from deep inside the earth to the very tip of the highest branch and bringing life, to the constant orbit of the solar bodies is truly God’s Magnificence. And how much more are we than they! Nothing of the above is, in any way, to be rendered as taking anything away from the Throne of Grace and His purpose in us through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. I am awake, He is there. I am asleep, He is there. I am alive, He is there. I am dead, He is there. I am alive again for He is there. terrib |
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176 | The origin of God and His identity. | John 1:1 | terrib | 150833 | ||
Hi WOS, Thank you for the Scripture verses. Job 38:6 Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; Job 38:7 When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? And so it is said: Jer 10:12 He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion. Psa 145:6 And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness. Your brother, terrib |
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177 | Water, baptism and John 3:5/Titus 3:5 | John 3:5 | terrib | 110444 | ||
Dear Huron, You are correct, John 3:5 has nothing to do with water baptisim. The subject of the dicussion between Jesus and Nicodemus is birth, not baptism (or works). And the explanation of John 3:5 is in John 3:6, first birth is of the flesh (water, thus the term "my water broke") and the second birth (spirit) is of the Spirit. This is a prime example of taking things "out of context". Nicodemus sets up the dialog by asking, John3:4 "... can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?" And staying with that subject, fleshly birth or mother's womb, Jesus responds with ""Except a man be born of water"...(that fleshly first birth from the womb)". No water baptism is implied but there is a renewal or a regeneration involved by the Spirit. Peace terrib |
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178 | Free gift of God | John 3:15 | terrib | 152602 | ||
Hi Seedling, You wrote: "There is also another verse states that no principalities nor trials and tribulations can take us from God's hands. Does anyone know where that verse is?" (Romans 8:38 KJV) For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, (Romans 8:39 KJV) Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. terrib |
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179 | Free gift of God | John 3:15 | terrib | 152717 | ||
Hi Doc, Basically the same thing happened at our church. A man and his wife walked in and sat down. In the middle of the Pastor's sermon the man got up and walked out of the auditorium. Gently, the Pastor excused himself, right in the middle of the sermon, and went outside to talk to the man. The man was in his car behind the wheel waiting for his wife. The Pastor asked him what was wrong, and the man said, "I don't believe this stuff and never will". He fell against the steering wheel dead that very moment. (Psalms 66:5 KJV) Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men. terrib |
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180 | wjhat are the qualifications being | John 3:16 | terrib | 149506 | ||
Hello Rainey, Welcome to the forum, Your inquiry: "i am looking for more scripture on how does one get anointed or has the anointing as a child ofGod." Perhaps we should do a little history first. The priest of the tabernacle is spoken of as “anointed” Exo 29:7 Then shalt thou take the anointing oil, and pour it upon his head, and anoint him. Lev 4:3 If the priest that is anointed... Lev 8:12 And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him. A most significant application, not to sacred things, but to certain sacred persons. The oldest and most sacred of these, was the anointing of the king, by pouring oil upon his head at his coronation, a ceremony regarded as sacred from the earliest times, and observed religiously in Israel: 1Ki 1:39 And Zadok the priest took an horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, God save king Solomon. 1Sa 16:13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward... Among the Hebrews it was believed not only that it (the anointing) effected a transference to the anointed one of something of the holiness and virtue of the deity in whose name and by whose representative the rite was performed, but also that it imparted a special endowment of the spirit of God: Isa 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; This is why there is profound reverence for the king and priest as sacred persons, “the anointed”. And, Jesus, the King of Kings, being anointed of the Father, also proclaimed the above verse (Isa 61:1). And this same Jesus has proclaimed us as kings and priests: Rev 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, Rev 1:6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. (Therefore we are anointed). So, to answer, "how does one get anointed", would be to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shall be saved. Act 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Now, concerning the balance of your question appears to have something to do with the "visible" manifestations of the anointing. As you stated, the Spirit (or the anointing of the Holy Ghost) will move on (in) individuals as He sees fit and in His own time to accomplish that which He purposes. Some of these events are quite visible, as in Act 2:14-36, when Peter boldly preached Jesus by quoting the prophecy of Joel and the words of David. Also the anointing with oil of a cloth to heal the sick, the power is not in the oil but in the faith toward God and this is shown by the use of it. As in James 2:18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Finally with, "why some are anointed and some aren't", as in your question, I would conclude that: Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit (the anointing) is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Gal 5:23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Gal 5:24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. Gal 5:25 If we live in the Spirit (the anointing), let us also walk in the Spirit. And most important: Gal 5:26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. For some have desired this glory, but without belief: Act 19:14 And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so. Act 19:15 And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? Act 19:16 And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. Many preachers or teachers like Kenneth Copeland have done series on "The Anointing", but as we (the redeemed) are kings and priests, to love the Lord with our all and to be faithful is the most important thing we can do. You can see a mother's love when she cradles her infant and caresses it. Does she love her child less when it is asleep and she is doing the dishes? We do not see the anointing unless we are in action. terrib |
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