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1701 | What does men in Eph. 4:8 mean? | Eph 4:8 | John Reformed | 36762 | ||
Dear Tuli, Pastors and elders are indeed leaders. They have been given authority by God to lead the flock. Ask your pastor if he thinks he occupies a leadership role. Ask your Elders the same question. Please let me know how they answered. God Bless Tuli. Your Brother in Christ, John |
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1702 | Bad Arguments Against Calvinism | John 15:16 | John Reformed | 36760 | ||
Dear Jesusman, I'm sure that you are more than familiar with Paul's response to that very question. However I have provided it anyway. Rom 9:22,23 "What if God, although willing to demonstrate His wrath and to make His power known, endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction And He did so to make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory,". I would appreciate your reply at your earliest convenience. You have certainly aroused my curiosity. Your Friend, John |
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1703 | What does men in Eph. 4:8 mean? | Eph 4:8 | John Reformed | 36683 | ||
Dear Tuli, I am a student of the Bible as you are also. So any opinion I offer is subject to error. I mention this because this particlar subject is one into which I have not looked very closely. But I will be glad to search for the answer alongside of you. I don't know how to answer your question about Eph: 4:8 or Eph 4:12,13. I cant' see anything in these verses that are related to whether or not women are given leadership roles or not. The rule of interpretation of scripture is that when you have a passage that is not completely clear on the topic, you then go to other places in scripture that are clear. To remain stalled on 1,2 or 3 verses in one chapter of one book will not get us very far. Especialy when the topic is clearly discussed elsewhere. Regarding the role of prophet, I do not see the role of prophet as necessarily a leadership role. What was Anna's role as a prophetess? I think it was as the role of witness. God had her witness concerning the Christchild concerning His ministry. Read Lu 2:25-35. Simeon prophecied and then Anna bore witness to Simeon with her message about Christ. In neither case was the role of leadership demonstrated. Concerning Deborah she was a judge as well as a prophet. Can it be that this lone example could overturn all the scripture regarding man's exclusive role as leaders. I doubt it. God Bless Tuli Brother John |
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1704 | What does men in Eph. 4:8 mean? | Eph 4:8 | John Reformed | 36615 | ||
Dear Tuli, The definitions I found are from a lexicon I found on www.bible.crosswalk.com. Definition (Pastor) 1.a herdsman, esp. a shepherd a.in the parable, he to whose care and control others have committed themselves, and whose precepts they follow 2.metaph. a.the presiding officer, manager, director, of any assembly: so of Christ the Head of the church 1.of the overseers of the Christian assemblies 2.of kings and princes The tasks of a Near Eastern shepherd were: - to watch for enemies trying to attack the sheep - to defend the sheep from attackers - to heal the wounded and sick sheep - to find and save lost or trapped sheep - to love them, sharing their lives and so earning their trust. Definition 1.a teacher 2.in the NT one who teaches concerning the things of God, and the duties of man a.one who is fitted to teach, or thinks himself so b.the teachers of the Jewish religion c.of those who by their great power as teachers draw crowds around them i.e. John the Baptist, Jesus d.by preeminence used of Jesus by himself, as one who showed men the way of salvation e.of the apostles, and of Paul f.of those who in the religious assemblies of the Christians, undertook the work of teaching, with the special assistance of the Holy Spirit g.of false teachers among Christians Tuli, I believe that both pastors and teachers are roles that carry with them the mantle of authority. The Bible does not restrict women from having authority. It only tells us that a woman may not exercise authority over her husband or over any of the men in the Church. I do believe that woman may teach other women and children, she may advise men as a sister etc. Thank God for the women of the Church!!! I shudder to think of how difficult it would be to conduct the Lord's work without them. I suggest you reread 1 Cor Chapter 12 to get a fuller sense of the principle of role. You Brother in Christ, John |
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1705 | Is Limited Atonement Bibical? | NT general Archive 1 | John Reformed | 36476 | ||
Dear Hank, It struck me that this entire discussion has been about recociliation. I thank our God that He reconciled Hank and John to each other. God Bless Hank, Brother John |
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1706 | Speaking in tongues...not saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | John Reformed | 36472 | ||
Dear Raven, We were talking about the necessity of baptism. Is it necessary for salvation or not? You say it is and I say it is not. I suggested reading Galatians as a way of finding out what Paul says about faith and works. Your reply to me was about the salvation of babys. I never mentioned babys or offered an opinion about where they go if the die. I would be happy to discuss the question that Nedra asked, so can't we stick to that? John |
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1707 | Speaking in tongues...not saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | John Reformed | 36447 | ||
Dear Raven, Thank you for responding to my post. I agree with you, when you said: "You can't dispute what the bible says no matter how hard you try. Picking and choosing certain scriptures to make a point." False teachers do this all the time. They take scripture out of context and twist it. This wicked practice will lead to their destruction! I would suggest that we read Paul's letter to the Galatians to help us understand the nature of our salvation. Then perhaps we can dicuss what we have learned from this particular book. God Bless Raven, John |
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1708 | Is Limited Atonement Bibical? | NT general Archive 1 | John Reformed | 36437 | ||
Dear Brother Hank, My initial reply to this post has been troubling me. It was written right after I read your post to Markarios. I asked my helpmate to read both posts and give me her opinion. Like me she disagreed with the sentiments expressed in your post, however I was distressed by her opinion of my reply to you. She told me it was unchristian. That it sounded sarcastic and unloving. Being the hard-headed, stubborn sinner I am, I brushed off her analysis. I felt justified in my anger and have resisted any desire to apologize to you. Pride and self-righteous indignation have prevented me from not coming to you until now. The fact you did not reply to my post, has led me to believe you may be hurt or even angered by it. If that is the case, I ask for your forgiveness. Matt 5:23,24 "Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering." Your Brother in Christ, John |
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1709 | Speaking in tongues...not saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | John Reformed | 36376 | ||
Dear Nedra, The idea that we are saved by anything other than God's grace is wrong, wrong, wrong. Your friend is being seriously misled. Read Galatians. Eph 2:8,9 "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast." Acts 16:31 "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved". I don't see any mention of tongues, or baptism for that matter, in these or any other verse in scripture. Study His Word for yourself and do not rely on the teaching of mere men alone! God Bless Nedra, Brother John |
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1710 | Speaking in tongues...not saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | John Reformed | 36373 | ||
Dear Raven, Perhaps it was just a slip, but in your reply to Nedra you wrote: "The bible says obediance to the Gospel and the culminating act of baptism saves us. Did you really mean to say that in addition to faith in Christ, we must be baptized before our salvation is recieved? Your Brother John |
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1711 | Who do I pray to, Jesus or God? | NT general Archive 1 | John Reformed | 36370 | ||
Dear Frank, I believe the Bible teaches that we are to pray to the Father in the name of Jesus. It is Christ Himself who taught us to do so. Matt 6:9 "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name." How anyone can say otherwise is beyond my imagination. May God Bless You Frank, Brother John |
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1712 | How do I deal with Hatred toward God? | Bible general Archive 1 | John Reformed | 36361 | ||
Dear Gnuhart, Your friend is probably just more honest than most unsaved people. The world in it's fallen condition is at war against God and they hate Him for who He is. They want no part of a God that demands absolute obedience to His law. The fact that He holds their lives in His hand, drives them into fits of fury. We all have been guilty of hating God at sometime or other. He is no different from any other person whith whom you may proclaim the Gospel of Christ. Reread the first 3 chapters of Romans, it will give you an exact profile of those who need to hear the Good News. That having been said, it is obvious that some folks are easier to talk to than others. Some will be willing to listen, because they are polite. Others just enjoy winning arguemets. And there are those who claim they already love god (the god of their own creative imaginations). But as you know Christians cannot be too choosey in the types of people to whom we share the Gospel. However, God does expect us to use the brains He gave us, before we open our mouths: Matt 10:16 "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves. I for one am relieved that the task of bringing lost souls to Christ is that of the Holy Spirit. We're just the instruments He uses. I pray He will use you greatly in His service. Your Brother in Christ, John Adams |
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1713 | Bad Arguments Against Calvinism | John 15:16 | John Reformed | 36263 | ||
Dear Jesusman, Do you not see that your outraged reply: "So, then your point is that God is like some cosmic Nero, laughing at the torment and pain he is putting others through when he has every chance and ability to stop it?", is the very thing Paul anticipated from those who would object to his teaching? I submit to you my following commentary, which may serve to further your understanding of why I believe what I believe. I would sincerely appreciate any comments or critisisms of this this admittedly humble attempt. Paul begins Chapter 9 of Romans by declaring the veracity of his teaching. He then assures his audience of his desperate love for his Jewish bretheren. Even to his willingness to suffer the agony of eternal damnation in their place. He extols their rich religious heritage. The apostle then explains the reason why, despite their apparent abandonment by God, the promise to Abraham has not been broken. He explains that the promised seed is not a carnal seed, in that not all of Abrahams decendents are considered children of Israel. He uses the twin sons of Isaac and Rebecca to illustrate God's plan to save a people of His own choosing. Rom 9:13 "JACOB I LOVED, BUT ESAU I HATED." Paul realizes that this statement flys in the face of man's stubborn insistance on retaing control of their own lives. He anticipates their reaction and seeks to nip it in the bud. Rom 9:14 "What shall we say then? There is no injustice with God, is there? May it never be!". In support of his teaching he brings the witness of the Scripture (Ro 9:16-18). Again he knows what their outraged reaction will be by stating it in v.19 " You will say to me then, "Why does He still find fault? For who resists His will?". Paul brings them up short by reminding them of their status as living beings "who are you, O man, who answers back to God?". They are mere creatures, how dare they protest their Creator's purpose. The only rights they have are the ones he provides them. Paul is brutal in his honesty to the protester. He knocks the pins out from the vain idea of self-determination. No, No, No. God determines who will be His and who will not be His. He Chose Israel but did not choose all of Israel, He chose Jacob but rejected Esau. He is the potter, we are the clay! This particular chapter (Romans 9) is as clear as a bell. God has taken care to spell out the unavoidable truth That "who are you, O man, who answers back to God?". Your Brother in Christ, John |
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1714 | unconfessed sin - loss of salvation? | 1 John 5:13 | John Reformed | 36215 | ||
Dear Ranaymarie, I would take that book and throw it in the deepest pit I could find. A person in Christ is covered by His own perfect Righteousness so that the sins we commit are not reckoned to our account. Read Romans 7. If you take the advise of some people, you will spend your life questioning your salvation. I know because, that is what I did for many years. There are many formulas and prescriptions on the market that claim to cure your spiritual ills. Most of the ones I've seen are bunk. What we Christians rely on first and foremost is God's remedy for sin sick souls: The Holy Bible! I'm sure you know that, but it never hurts to be reminded from time to time. What I hope, by God's Grace, is to share some scripture with you which has comforted and brought light to chase away my dark thoughts. Eph 2:8 "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God". God, for no other reason but His good pleasure, gave me the most wonderful gift anyone could hope for. Eternal Life!!! Not only did I not deserve this gift; But if His Justice was demanded of me my sentence would have been eternal death. God says that the way we recieve this gift is through faith. I was dead in my sins. Where was I to find this precious means of salvation? After all I had done evil things and God had also said: Matt 12:35 "The good man brings out of his good treasure what is good; and the evil man brings out of his evil treasure what is evil". Woe is me! How then am I to be saved? Praise God! the gift of grace God gave me was the faith I lacked! Ask the Holy Spirit to enlighten your understanding and reread Eph 2: 8,9 again. Feed on the scriptures, drink in the Gospel of our Glorious Saviour and do so diligently and faithfully. I believe you will find When God gives a gift, He never will take it back. Godly men and women may be helpful in pointing you in the right direction and in helping you to avoid pitfalls and errors in interpretation but You need no man to teach you, you have God Himself as your Teacher. God Bless Ranaymarie |
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1715 | What does men in Eph. 4:8 mean? | Eph 4:8 | John Reformed | 36167 | ||
Dear Tuli, God has given the man headship over the woman. 1 Cor 11:3 "But I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ." Being that the woman is in subjection to the man, her role of pastor would turn the scripture upside down. The idea of women assuming leadership roles in the church is unscriptual to say the least. It arises from our corrupt culture. Where in the New Testament can one find an example of a woman leading a church? Woman was given to man to come alonside him to help him fulfill God's plan. Apart from one another they were incomplete. Together they became one flesh. Each one equal before God, but with different gifts and responsibilities. Your thoughts? Your Brother, John |
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1716 | Bad Arguments Against Calvinism | John 15:16 | John Reformed | 36082 | ||
Dear Jesusman, To answer your question: "How can a sovreign God, with the power to create the universe, raise the dead, and be able to "elect" who he wills to be saved, not be able to "elect" all of mankind? It is not a question of God's ability for He does as he wants concerning the affairs of men. Rather, it is a question of; What is God's good pleasure. Dan: 4:35 "All the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, But He does according to His will in the host of heaven And among the inhabitants of earth; Ro 9: 22-24: "who are you, O man, who answers back to God? The thing molded will not say to the molder, "Why did you make me like this, will it? Or does not the potter have a right over the clay, to make from the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for common use? What if God, although willing to demonstrate His wrath and to make His power known, endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction? And He did so to make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory,even us, whom He also called, not from among Jews only, but also from among Gentiles. Your Fellow Pot, John What if God, although willing to demonstrate His wrath and to make His power known, endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction? And He did so to make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for even us, whom He also called, not from among Jews only, but also from |
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1717 | why was this epistle written? | 1 John | John Reformed | 36027 | ||
Dear Jesusman, It was very kind of you to take the time and effort to critique my posts. I thank our God and Saviour, Jesus Christ, for brothers such as you. I have taken to heart your suggestions and am planning to act upon them. My church has some excellent resouces and I will also ask my pastor for direction. My interest in Doctrine arose from an dicussion of biblical truths with a Presbyterian aquaintance named Ray. At that time I was a member of a different denomination (Which must go un-named) and had never heard such strange ideas from a fellow christian. My course was clear. I would not rest until poor Ray was brought to the knowledge of the truth! As you may have already guessed, Ray turned the tables on me. He had a scriptual answer to all my objections, and gently and humbly, opened my eyes and ears to a deeper, clearer understanding of God's Word. There is much confusion that exists in modern Christianity in America today, and I pray that God will use me, as He used Ray in my life, to help someone else. Thanks again Jesusman. Your Brother in Jesus, John Adams |
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1718 | Why can God kill when he tells us not to | Bible general Archive 1 | John Reformed | 36008 | ||
Dear TBTG, The short answer is because He is God and we are not. I know that sounds like a wisecrack answer, but if you don't believe me (who could blame you), this is what the Scripture says (and we better all believe it): Dan 4:35 "All the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, But He does according to His will in the host of heaven And among the inhabitants of earth; And no one can ward off His hand or say to Him, 'What have You done?. Is God unfair? Rom 9:14,15: What shall we say then? There is no injustice with God, is there? May it never be! For He says to Moses, "I WILL HAVE MERCY ON WHOM I HAVE MERCY, AND I WILL HAVE COMPASSION ON WHOM I HAVE COMPASSION." Some one may ask, what gives God the right to even say such things? Rev 4:11 "Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created." God is Holy, Just, Merciful, Allwise, Allmighty, Allknowing, Omnipresent and works all things all things according to the cousel of His own immutable and righteous will. We are a sinful, wicked race of people and are in no position to question God Almighty. Although even christians (myself included) do so on a daily basis. Your Friend, John |
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1719 | Does God bring calamity to redeticate ya | Jonah | John Reformed | 35990 | ||
Dear Peggling, I don't think we always can tell why God is doing what he does in our lives. But if you are His, You need not be anxious. Rom 8:28 "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose". If you feel conviction over sin, thank God for that conviction Confess it before God and you will forgiven. 1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness". Your Brother in Christ, John |
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1720 | is God the father of everyone ? | Gen 1:27 | John Reformed | 35984 | ||
Dear Jajoje, I do not believe that the bible teaches "the universal Fatherhood of God". Jesus told the Pharisees (John 8:44) "You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father". To the best of my knowledge, the Old Testament never refers to the Jews as the sons of God, they are called by God Himself as the sons of Israel. Ex 3:15 "God, furthermore, said to Moses, "Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, 'The LORD, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you". Have you been helped? Your Brother, John |
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