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1681 | A church that does not practice tongues | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185711 | ||
hello brother Tim; I don't think its all that efficacious, to discus such a controversial Subject on the forum, But, I will attempt to do so as kindly as my limited ability will allow. as I think this has truly gotten out of hand in some circles. I can see that you want to stand up for the rights of toughs who do speak tongues, and I sympathize With you. I hope that is your heartfelt intention, and I think it is. Hear is an excerpt commentary form Matthew Henry, on 1Cor 13:1 I would appreciate very much for you to please consider. ... V.1 Could a man speak all the languages on earth, and that with the greatest propriety, elegance, and fluency, if he could talk like an angel, and yet by without clarity, it would be all empty noise, mere unharmonious and useless sound, that would neither profit nor delight. It is not talking freely, nor finely, nor learnedly, of the things of God, that will save ourselves, or profit others. The apostle first sites this gift because the corinthians seemed to value themselves and not their brethren. Many today think that speaking in unintelligible language is some how to be construed as speaking in the voices of angels, but whenever an angel is encountered in the Bible, they are understood Very clearly, and very precisely. Now if I may, lets Please look at v.11-12 v.11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish things behind me. v.12 Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know even as I am fully known. Here is another excerpt from M.H. "Such is the difference between earth and heaven. what narrow views, what confused notions of things, have children when compared with grown men!" I believe Paul, in a very gentle way was encouraging them to simply grow up. c.14 v.20 Brothers stop thinking like children. In regard to sin be as infants, but in your thinking be adults. v.23 So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who do not understand or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your mind? This verse speaks for itself. And may I say that It does not take the whole church to convince an unbeliever that the whole church is out of its mind. And may I ask? .... How does this honor God, if his will is that none should parish, that the unbelieving lost sinners of the world, think we are crazy? God bless. John |
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1682 | A church that does not practice tongues | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185525 | ||
Any time brother, peace, John |
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1683 | A church that does not practice tongues | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185519 | ||
Hello God's-elect ! Very good point, amen brother. But, and not to upstage you, but add to your statement, I heard someone arguing that 1cor. 14:34-35, does not ring true because of cultural historical differences, But 1Tim 3:1-2 is hard to debate, as it is very hard for a woman to justify having a wife, or for her to call herself a husband. :o) 1 Tim 3:1 It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. 2 An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, And may I say brother I agree with you. But you may want to tone down a little, I've been warned about this myself. Hate to see you get ousted brother. |
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1684 | What did Paul do to be compared to Jesus | 1 Cor 15:8 | stjohn | 185518 | ||
Hello Dr.Doc! And thank you for taking time and checking that out! I can see your point tough after visiting Mr. Kizziahs web site on (Bible statistics) I can surmise, 'at least', that his method of investigation was a little sketchy, 'at best'. He is up front about disclosing his method tough, I can say that for him. And your pointing out Paul's contribution to the book of Acts is an eye opener, old Dr. Luke would not have had nearly as much to wright about had it not been for Paul. Given how easy it is to lose trust from one we may be witnessing to, I think its very important to get it right, as they watch us Christians like a hawk, especially other Christians. And then, as you know of course, you have lost their interest. I Know it may seem like it might be a rabbit trail, and it well could be, but its nice to have solid info before I spout off and end up with a case of phootinmouthitis. But I'm sure everyone here, including myself, has antibodies for that one. ;o) To get back on subject. Do you suppose one comparison Between Jesus and Paul could be that they both raised the dead? Acts 20:9 And there was a young man named Eutychus sitting on the window sill, sinking into a deep sleep; and as Paul kept on talking, he was overcome by sleep and fell down from the third floor and was picked up dead. 10 But Paul went down and fell upon him, and after embracing him, he said, "Do not be troubled, for his life is in him." Raising the is nothing to sneeze at. But sense there were others that did that, maybe not a big deal? Comparatively speaking that is. One more thing Doc, you mentioned Hebrews, that might be cheating just a little. Wuddaya think? No one really knows who wrote Hebrews, do they? You checkin ta see if I'm payin attention? ;o) Thanks Doc! God bless. John |
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1685 | What did Paul do to be compared to Jesus | 1 Cor 15:8 | stjohn | 185494 | ||
Hi CDBJ! That is a hoot indeed! You been hangin around with them owls again? I think there's a panel of them owls out in one of my trees. I'll have to check with them on that math thing. like I used to tell my teachers, when they told me if I didn't understand something to just do like they showed me, and take it on faith. .... "Oh yeah," I would say, "well I'm a math atheist!" Thanks brother! John |
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1686 | What did Paul do to be compared to Jesus | 1 Cor 15:8 | stjohn | 185490 | ||
Hello brother Doc! I had heard that Dr. Luke maybe Wrote a little more then Paul as he wrote His gospel and the book of acts. Your thoughts? Can you clear this up for me? could he have writen closee to as much? I'd like to know four sure. Were can this be reserched? God bless. John |
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1687 | how many angels in a legion? | Matt 26:53 | stjohn | 185488 | ||
Hi Tim, Any time Brother. I have some aches and pains I was going to see him about. ;o) Who would guess that we could be misinformed by our trusted and beloved TV ? Matt 7:15 "Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. Phil 3:2 Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision; Rom 2:29 But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that which is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from men, but from God. Sounds like you go to wonderful church. Peace. John |
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1688 | how many angels in a legion? | Matt 26:53 | stjohn | 185486 | ||
Hello Tim, looks like our "questionable source" was off by only 6000 oops! I guess he mist it on that one too. His initials wouldn't be K.C. would they? legion The major unit of the Roman army consisting of 3,000 to 6,000 infantry troops and 100 to 200 cavalry troops. c.1205, from O.Fr. legion "Roman legion" (3,000 to 6,000 men, under Marius usually with attached cavalry), from L. legionem (nom. legio) "body of soldiers," from legere "to choose, gather," also "to read" Generalized sense of "a large number" is due to (inaccurate) translations of allusive phrase in Mark v.9 God bless. John |
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1689 | how many angels in a legion? | Matt 26:53 | stjohn | 185477 | ||
Hello Brother Tim! I think you said it brother, "a questionable source" I don't of any place in the Word that gives us that info. Do you? Looks like our Lord is the only one that could ask for that. And did you notices that He didn't ask? If we had 12 legions of angels we would probably just make a mess of things any way! God bless. John |
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1690 | HasFaith is given to all universally? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185469 | ||
Hello Hobbs! And again, warm greetings to a brother in Christ. Amen. It is indeed, all too easy to lose track. Brother may I say humbly, that the more important thing, is to see the message there in Acts 4, is that they were proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ, and His resurrection. For after-all, isn't that what we are all to do? Are we not to be filled with the Spirit of God, and with power, preach the good news of the hope in our salvation, by the Blood shed for the world, "for God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son." For our sins, and for all who might come to Him. Acts 4:33 And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all. Brother, I was drawn into this debate because I attempted to point out a simple truth, that although the study of God's Word is very important, and that cannot be stressed enough, there is at least something more important, and that is Proclaiming that truth. God bless. John |
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1691 | HasFaith is given to all universally? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185459 | ||
Hello Hobbs! Warm greetings brother. Sorry about that. I was just answering some questions. And, I think some of them were yours my friend. If there was a question here in. I suppose, the answer would be, yes, I believe in predestination. God bless. John |
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1692 | HasFaith is given to all universally? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185446 | ||
Good greetings WOS ! I think I can see your point. But, we can apply logic, to moral values, and make a decision, by using common sense. Or put it another way, it is logical to use our moral values to help us make a decision, and thats good common sense. Moral values are learned, and common sense is considered innate. I think that I probably didn't make myself too clear in my last post. Sometimes I think I'm doing really well, but when I read it again later I'm like... Huh? I hope this clears it up. As far as your two questions go: "Logically, if you stick "my" hand in the fire, you know that “I'll” get burned, common sense right?" yes. Common sense would tell us that is logical. "What is it that keeps you from wanting to put my hand in the fire?" I don't know you that well, maybe I do. ;-) Seriously tough....... I would certainly hope that my conscience would allow my moral values to help me make a decision not to. I wouldn't want that on my conscience. And thats good common sense. Also, it just wouldn't be very nice. Now would it? Good moral values make sense, good common sense. Hope that was worth 2-cents ;-) God Bless. John |
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1693 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185434 | ||
Hello Doc! And thanks! Here is a quote from a post of mine to brother Hobbs. I hope it will better explain my position. " We are chosen/elected for sure but we can refuse God. another problem that election cannot clear up is that God has made it clear, that His will, is that none should parish, election theorem has not cleared this up sufficiently for me. How and why this works, I don't know, and I don't think that they know ether. So this is why it is sufficient for me, for now, to pursue other teaching that the bible has to offer. Such as apologetics. i.e. how can I explain to the lost world why I believe what I believe, this will help me with what I believe should be our prime objective. i.e. Spread the Gospel to the lost sinners of the world." Ok, thats part of it, also I'm interested in eschatology, given the condition of things today, there is much that a person looking for answers can be helped with, having a good understanding of prophesy is very important to me. I have read the Bible through at least four times since my conversion just before the turn of the century still wet behind the ears but a very quick student. And have spent many hours, up to seven or eight a day on specific parts, 1cor is particularly interesting. I am currently attending bible study at least one hour a day. And by the way Doc I do have a better understanding of how redemption and regeneration and (adoption) works then it would appear from my use of the word, it was not the right word. I am quite good at making toughs kind of mistakes, as this word thing is relatively new to me, I seriously had not written more then 12 pages of any thing in my life up till the year 2000 (See my user profile for more info.) Also mildly dyslexic concentration is critical. I can so agree with John Gresham Machen, amen to that Brother, I am a student of human nature, so I can understand the new guy not being trusted, and am learning to be quick to forgive. I hold a honorary P.H.D. from whatsamatta U. the school of hard knocks. It is my intent to assuage mistrust. But I know that this sometimes takes time and many apologies, a heartfelt thanks for yours by the way. God Bless. John |
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1694 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185432 | ||
Hi Hobbs! I honestly don't understand your question. Faith is indeed a gift as it is specifically listed as one. And we can refuse a gift if we choose to. This to me is an axiom. Were is doctrine needed? unless one wishes to debate philosophically, like the theorem that motion is impossible mathematically, if you divide your journey by half the calculations go to infinity. But, we know it is not so because we can see motion. We are chosen/elected for sure but we can refuse God. another problem that election cannot clear up is that God has made it clear, that His will is that none should parish, election theorem has not cleared this up sufficiently for me. How and why this works I don't know and I don't think that they know ether. So this is why it is sufficient for me, for now, to pursue other teaching that the bible has to offer. Such as apologetics i.e. how can I explain to the lost world why I believe what I believe, this will help me with what I believe should be our prime objective. i.e. Spread the Gospel to the lost sinners of the world. Here are some verses. Prov 1:29 Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of the LORD. Is 7:16 "For before the boy will know enough to refuse evil and choose good, the land whose two kings you dread will be forsaken. Is 7:15 "He will eat curds and honey at the time He knows enough to refuse evil and choose good. God bless. John |
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1695 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185424 | ||
Hello doc, I appreciate your wanting to have a discussion on election. Thank you for your interest in my view on this subject. I believe that the Bible does not teach election as we know it, and that this can be a danger to proper understanding. I would rather prefer the term adoption. Election implies merit or worth. there is only one place in scripture that I can find that the term really fits that is Titus 1:1 "Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ God's elect." KJV. Jesus being the only one worthy to elect. God bless. John |
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1696 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185423 | ||
Dear Hobbs, Thank you! your brother, John |
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1697 | Priority of the Word | 1 John 2:5 | stjohn | 185422 | ||
Dear Doc, I humbly submit to your obviously far superior intellect and incredible spiritual desernment I bow to you sir. And I am sorry to appear so silly as to even mention the word love. But that was not my point. Please see my post to brother hobbs. There is nothing for you to learn, or need to say amen to a brother. Again, I am sorry for my rude and silly interruption. God bless, John p.s. I say amen to most of your post. |
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1698 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185417 | ||
Dear Hobbs, I'm not sure what you are talking about? And please know my heart, as it was not my intent to offend. I think the Scripture you are talking about was directed to CDGJ in response to a discussion you were having with him. I was not addressing that issue. I just didn't agree with the one statement that you made in that the pursuit of truth is the most important thing we can do. This is what I think is the most important thing we can do. Mark 16:15 "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation." This is what I was leading to when I was so graciously interrupted. And I know full well, that the pursuit of truth is very Important, or how could we indeed preach the gospel. It is most unfortunate, that you have chosen to assume I intentionality omitted a response. I am very sorry that you and doc have chosen to see me as divisive or impetuous, as this most assuredly is not my intent. Nor is it my intent to elevate myself to some lofty position as sage of the SBF as I have been indirectly accused of. And, I believe I could well redirect your redirection. 1 Pet 1:22 "Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart," It is I who am truly sorrowful that my brothers choose to see me as other then a fellow in Christ. The disappointment is mine my friend. If you will recall I have treated you with respect in the past. God Bless. John p.s. I am oh so sorry for my incredibly rude interruption. |
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1699 | RE: "immenint return" in first answer | Bible general Archive 1 | stjohn | 185405 | ||
Hi gkidder, Warm welcomes! Well, it looks like you've been busy. May I say, sir, that I agree with most of what you have written in your two posts. Very well done by the way. But you might note, that the discussions to which you have responded to, took place, almost seven years ago. It is not my intent to admonish you to protocol, as I really cant say that there is one in regard to this. However it would be nice to have you as a participant in a more current topic. Not to say that eschatology isn't a courant subject, as it, as is all Scripture, I believe, very important, and worthy of discussion. I say this because this has been bandied about quite a bit lately And I for one could use a break. I nope you can see my point. No offense please. God Bless. John |
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1700 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185401 | ||
Hi CDBJ ! Maybe not Scriptural, but I like it, God bless, John |
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