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1721 | Biblical views on castration | Matt 19:12 | stjohn | 185123 | ||
Hello EG2; The verses bleow may help your friend with some explanation that will follow. Lev 21:17 "Speak to Aaron, saying, 'No man of your offspring throughout their generations who has a defect shall approach to offer the food of his God. 18 'For no one who has a defect shall approach: a blind man, or a lame man, or he who has a disfigured face, or any deformed limb, 19 or a man who has a broken foot or broken hand, 20 or a hunchback or a dwarf, or one who has a defect in his eye or eczema or scabs or crushed testicles. 21 'No man among the descendants of Aaron the priest who has a defect is to come near to offer the LORD'S offerings by fire; since he has a defect, he shall not come near to offer the food of his God. Deut 23:3 "No Ammonite or Moabite shall enter the assembly of the LORD; none of their descendants, even to the tenth generation, shall ever enter the assembly of the LORD, This is just a fraction of the requirements they had to follow in the old testament. You see this is an indication of the perfection that God demands for thous that are his. But in the old testament God had put the nation Israel under this kind of scrutiny, to show them and us as well that no one could possibly keep up, and prove to God that they could measure up. no one ever could and no one ever did. Only Jesus. And we know that today. All we have to do Is look to Him. He is the only one that is perfect. And when He is in us and we are in Him God the Father only sees Him. I hope you and your friend are in Him. I hope this helps you and your friend. God bless stj |
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1722 | Do homosexual tendencys constitute sin? | Lev 20:13 | stjohn | 185099 | ||
Dear Hobbs; Thank you for your thoughtful notes. Wise words indeed, and a loving reminder of who, and how, we are. love in Christ. stj |
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1723 | Homesexuality is a sin, right? | Lev 20:13 | stjohn | 185062 | ||
Hello Brother Hank; May I first say sir, that your words are Magniloquent and potent! And should be beatified on this subject. I stand in your shadow sir. However; I'd just like too remind wisdom, and all, that God hates the sin, and not the sinner. We should treat, however difficult, with respect, the sinner. God's peace stj |
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1724 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 185055 | ||
Hello Steve; I have been reading threw the string again, and I'm thinking that I'm not reading your posts carefully. my position is that I believe that Jesus defiantly could be tempted. Only "not" the way that we could. originally I was using the wrong terminology i.e. "sin nature" I see now that was wrong. i.e. desire to lye, cheat, steal, etc. for personal benefit. His was not that at all, and I was never really implying that. Not to say, that I thought, that you thought, that I thought that...I'm Just making that point for clarity. And any way, I think that at this point it may be erelivant. "Sin nature" is simply not the way to put it! I wish I'd not said that, as it has caused some dispute that I had not intended. And I'm not sure that I'd cleared that up sufficiently, for you, or for all who may be reading this.....I hope I have done so. So, what I think you are saying is that you agree that Jesus could be tempted? And in a way that would be a conscious effort for Him? Actual strugle, so He could really and truly simpithize in a very real way? Peace stj |
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1725 | Measure of faith? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185051 | ||
Hello again wisdom! And thanks be to you! I greatly appreciate when someone responds with a thanks! Although its not necessary, I think we all like to hear back that we may have helped. And may I say I have found, that most of the time, the simplest answers are the right answers. As a dear old preacher used to say. Father doesn't put the goodies on the top shelf where His kids cant reach them! Love in Christ and blessings! stj |
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1726 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 185049 | ||
Hello Steve! Let me say that you and others at SBF are making me feel more comfortable all the time. I am feeling a desire to make a home here. It is truly a joy to discus God's Word with His own. thank you and all! And I also fully respect yours and others opinions tough I may not agree. Although if you want to be right you may want to agree with me!! In all seriousness though. I believe the answer to this can indeed be found if we ask with sincerity of heart from the one who will not hold it from us. thank you for your warm words brother. Love you in Christ! stj |
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1727 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 185044 | ||
Hi Tim I would think a more cognitive process then speculation could be employed. The truth is sometimes hard to find. But a great treasure when found! God bless stj |
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1728 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 185026 | ||
Hello Steve; Please forgive me for having once asked to be allowed to bow gracefully from this conversation. I hope you you don't think it rude of me. But my fear was that this subject might cause strife. I see now that that is not the case as you all are gentlemen. I should Have known. I hope you can realize my concern. And your question is very compelling, so if I may I'd like to suggest something. It seems that tempting someone, that cant really be tempted, would invalidate the temptation. after all. Would it not then be demoted to the level of just a suggestion? And really how then can one honestly sympathize with someone els temptation if that one cant really be tempted? |
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1729 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 185023 | ||
Hello Tim; Well Tim, I think that is an excellent question! And one that I was afraid to ask, as being new to the forum. And please forgive me for stepping in. I did not want any to think that I would seek to divide, and this I think, rightfully, should be a difficult question for any Christian to ask. It may seem to question Our Lords deity, and although human His obviously elevated status as such. But do you think perhaps being tempted to cheat, steal, lie, ect...Would not focus on what might be an even more potent temptation, For Him? For instance, knowing full well that he could turn rocks into bread wile being so very hungry, it seems for us perhaps would not look much like a sin. But then; maybe there would be something in the pride of showing that old snake a thing or two, as well as feeding HIs hunger? And: for Him stepping outside the explicit will of the Father; sense they had such an intimate fellowship? And in the Garden of sorrows? Its impossible, I think, for us to Imagine. Don't you think? Being abel to call legions of angels to do His bidding? And yet He allowed Himself to be led like a sheep! It seems to me that the internal temptation would Be in toughs things. but as I've said "it is difficult for any human mind to mobilize axioms on this subject." God bless stj |
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1730 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 185014 | ||
Hollo BradK; thank for bringing that out. Certainly some profound thoughts to ponder! difficult indeed for any human mind to mobilize axioms on this subject! |
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1731 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 185010 | ||
Thanks Steve!! God bless Bro. stj |
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1732 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 185007 | ||
Thanks Doc! But the thred got broken and pickted up again! But, if you folow the new thred, (and I am not sure how to find it?) I answered the question pretty much the same way that you did, only Not quite so comprehensive as you. What I said was, putting it very simply, to show His Deity. Peace stj |
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1733 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 185005 | ||
Dear steve; I do hope you are not offended by my putting you off I really didn't intend that. and I am sorry. Its just that some questions that I had, had been answered for me, and your post seemed to have an opposing viewpoint so I really just didn't see any profit for our mutual edification. I hope this is ok and there are no hard feelings. Brotherly love in HIM. Always....And again..I am sorry! Peace stj |
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1734 | can it really all be another trick? | Is 14:12 | stjohn | 184980 | ||
Any time other...... hope your book does well. peace stj |
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1735 | What is a "spiritual" act? | Romans | stjohn | 184969 | ||
Good morning CDBJ!! amen, amen, and amen!! God bless stj |
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1736 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 184968 | ||
Brother Steve Hello! I think what it is, is that the question that was on my heart perhaps is something that has not accrued to you, and that is not at at all to decrease your astuteness at all. But my question my friend has been answered for me and I don't see a need to pursue this matter, as it I am afraid it could become confusing and divisive. Please allow me to bow out gracefully. If you follow this thread I hope you will see the point that I was trying to make. If you should disagree with my point, I am more then ok with that. Please know my heart. I would not imply something that could diminish or demean Our Lord He is THe Great God of Mercy, Love, and Justus. He is my everything! Peace, Love, Honor, and Respect, to you in Christ. stj |
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1737 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 184965 | ||
Hi Mark! It doesn't!! I was refering to something that was said to me in a previous post!... as to your point.... amen! thanks brother God bless. stj |
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1738 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 184960 | ||
Good morning BradK; Please read my post to brother ebrain; I think it explains my position. I couldn't agree more with you about the term... "sin nature"... i.e. ....what we have come to know, what it means to and about us, is most foreign to our Lord and His Word. Because we use it to describe, what it is in us, that makes us sinners. That makes it Impossible, I think, for us to adopt it as a term to describe what it is we are talking about. brother I just don't know what els to call it! Again. Please read my post to ebrain. And thanks Brother! Peace stj |
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1739 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 184959 | ||
Good morning Brother ebrain! Thanks for your input; but Brother Tim has made that point and I have heard it from more then one pulpit, but somehow it doesn't seem to follow logically. So, if I may, please consider what I have written to Brother Hank on this. I wrote..... "I have herd that point about them not having a sin nature and yet they were tempted, and it seems to be a good one. But, does it follow logically, sense they did get the curse of that nature after they sinned. Mary the mother of Our Lord, being in that earthly line, was born with it, so then, Jesus being all God, but also all man, and, a man born in that line, could we not then say that He also was heir to this sin nature." Now I Know, all to well, how hard it is to consider this, and I think I have made that clear as well, when I wrote..... "And believe me brother I Do not want you or any one to think that in any way shape or form would I insinuate something that would or could diminish Our Lord, and I know that you feel the same way." Here is a excerpt from Charlie Hodges: And my thanks to Brother BradK for sending me this. "Temptation implies the possibility of sin. If from the constitution of his person it was impossible for Christ to sin, then his temptation was unreal and without effect, and He cannot sympathize with his people." Now here is what I wrote, pryer to my Knowledge of Mr. Hodges writings. "It is hard for me to imagine, the temptation being valid, if Our Lord did not have a sin nature. It seems to me that if He did not have to make a conscious effort, that is, if there was no struggle. How then could He possibly relate to us in the way the Word says that He does. In the garden he sweat as like it was blood and I'm convinced that it was blood. Brother here was a man in anguish looking for a way OUT! He said to them " My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death." and He fell with His Face to the ground "My Father. If it is possible, may this cup be taken from me." I am not suggesting in any way that Our Lord would ever disobey the Father. But man you gotta think he wanted to, and thats the kind of Man that I want to get behind! Someone who is faithful no mater what!" I think we can agree; the possibility for Him to have sinned is real, otherwise it invalidates sympathy. But I think maybe the problem is here, I spent a bit of a sleepless night this last night and I came to this conclusion. Which is: Perhaps it is in the terminology, i.e. "sin nature" It seems that because we use this "sin nature" to describe and explain what it is, in us, that makes us sinners, regardless of wether or not we know it, or think it, we are sinners, because we have a "sin nature". So I suppose that leaves me at a loss for words. Maybe I should call it......"the something or other or whatever that might be in Him that made it possible for him to sin because if it were not possible for Him to sin it would invalidate simpathy but of corse we all know that He did not sin. That seems a little long doen't it? thanks to all my Brothers, Peace,Love,Honor,and Respect in Christ Jesus.... stj |
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1740 | What was reason for the virgin birth? | Matt 4:1 | stjohn | 184946 | ||
Hello again Brother; You also wrote: I think the defining verse is Heb. 4:15, which states, "For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin" If then He could sympathize wholly with our own sin nature. Then would it be possible for Him to sin? Answerd If He dod not have such a nature, it would be impossible for Him to sin. Sin woudent even be a question. But... "tempted in (all) things (as we are), yet without sin" God bless stj |
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