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181 | brother john | 1 Cor 3:16 | GeorJoy | 91119 | ||
Hi Hank Experiences and biblical studies have taught me that, "As a whole," the bible leaves no gray areas, and that there is no question that has been asked which is not directly or indirectly answered therein. Otherwise, I would have to totally agree with you. Those who can not see, will not see; who will not hear, can not hear. Yet those who diligently search WILL find. George |
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182 | brother john | 1 Cor 3:16 | GeorJoy | 91116 | ||
And, may I ask from where you acquired that "free will" which you so proudly lay claim to? Webster’s definition of Respect: high or special regard : ESTEEM Would you say that the Holy spirit respects the porn sights that are as readily available and as "free willed" as this one? I should think not. I would say that, according to scripture we who are chosen should consider having less pride in having made the correct choice according to what we consider our ”freewill,” give praise and thanks that through the Grace of God we have been given the discernment through the Spirit, to have made the right choice George |
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183 | Isn't believing Christ for salvation suf | John 3:3 | GeorJoy | 91104 | ||
Jam 2:19 KJV Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. Is Jesus not God! Would you say that those spoken of in the verse quoted above have received salvation due to their belief? Anyone who adds to what I have already quoted is simply adding leaven to the bread. "Paraphrasing the word." Be leary of mans leaven, (or at the very least, pray for discernment,) for you do not always know his intent nor level of spirituality concerning the true word. What I have provided in this and my last post concerning this subject is bread in its purest form. I have added my leaven in hopes of clarification. Discernment and understanding on the part of the reader is one thing I can not add to my post. 2Ti 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Your answer, whether you like, accept or understand it lies herein. I don't know about you, but I personally don't care what anyone else "believes" concerning scripture. If they can't back it with scripture, it is only "opinion." My years have taught me that "opinion" is rarely worth the paper it is written on... George |
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184 | brother john | 1 Cor 3:16 | GeorJoy | 90957 | ||
You are asking for the biblical definition of sin. I'll paraphrase a little and quote some. The rest is up to you. Nothing "of itself is a sin." GNB Jam 4:17 So then, if we do not do the good we know we should do, we are guilty of sin. It's not what goes in the mouth that is sin. It is what comes out, for what comes out of the mouth is from the heart. However, KJV 1Co 6:18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. 1Co 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? I am saved. I smoke. I know it stinks and is harmfull to the body. I also know that smoking will not void what Jesus did on the cross for me, and that his WORD says that there is a time for everything. When it's my time to quit those stinking things; it will happen. Meantime smoking is a sever hinderence to me spiritually, but "all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God Rom 3:23." Anyone who says they have not sinned is a Liar and only fools themselves. If you are as I have been, the only way you will get the answers you are looking for is to get into the word for yourself. 2Ti 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. A topical search on the word sin will answer your question. Some do say that "we are left with our own understanding and interpretation of the Word." If it is truly by the Holy Spirit, it is not "our" interpertation. It is that of the Holy Spirit. George |
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185 | Isn't believing Christ for salvation suf | John 3:3 | GeorJoy | 90956 | ||
Sorry about that. Your answer is "NO" Absolutely and positively NO. Just believing in Christ isn't sufficient for salvation. Saton himself believes in him. Yet Satan himself most assuredly has not confessed his sins or asked for forgiveness. Just believing in something dosen't make us a member of that something. KJV Rom 10:10 For "with the heart" man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 1Pe 1:5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. George |
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186 | Putting 2 and 2 together | Rom 14:12 | GeorJoy | 90470 | ||
Thank you Ed. You can help and you are helping. I think that could be said oy you and those such as yourself, wherever you may be. George |
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187 | Putting 2 and 2 together | Rom 14:12 | GeorJoy | 90405 | ||
Hi Smythe. I know that I am coming in a little late on this discussion, but if you don't mind, I'd like to comment from my own "personal" experience. It used to confuse, confound and down right aggravate me when people would tell me that the answer "is" in the bible, when I simply could not find it. Sometimes I felt they thought I was stupid, or just making excuses cause they couldn't point it out therein. Now, many years later, after having read the majority, if not the entire bible over many times, (I make no claims of anything other than what I just stated,) I can understand what they were saying. I pray you will understand what I am saying, for this is the only way I know how to put it. Researching the Word of God is occasionally like being in a forest looking for one particular tree. One could search an entire lifetime and never find it, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there. On the other hand, he could just as easily haphazardly run across it one day when he wasn’t even looking. Likewise, if he were able to look down on the “entire forest,” as a whole, he would likely see that tree. As a whole, it is my experience that the bible says it all. Each book, chapter, verse and word is only a small part of the whole picture. “In its whole,” It’s there. Persistence is one of my strong points. It can be a hindrance though. Faith is the better of the two. George |
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188 | Putting 2 and 2 together | Rom 14:12 | GeorJoy | 90401 | ||
Schmythe, my prayers will be with you. Likewise, I would request the same prayer for myself. George |
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189 | Putting 2 and 2 together | Rom 14:12 | GeorJoy | 90400 | ||
Hi EdB. I know you were addressing Schmythe in this note, but after reading his comment, I couldn't wait to see yours, for his desire for the pastorate reflects mine. In my mind and heart, I know it's no piece of cake. I know I'm not ready. I'm not even sure it's the Lords will for me. I have already wasted nearly half a century of my life. I have determined to dedicate the remainder of my life to the service of the Lord, in whatever capacity He decides. "Not mine, but Thy will be done." In having come to this determination, I have applied myself to reading, studying and “learning” The Word in it’s unleavened purity. I’m in the process of getting set up to get a degree in theology, or something of the sort through a previous church of ours in Ala. If you have read many of my posts, you should know me fairly well, to a point at least. I have come to respect and admire your opinion, and I would sincerely appreciate any comments, constructive criticism and advice you are willing to provide. Thanks George |
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190 | IGNORANCE OF CHRIST BY HEATHENS. | Bible general Archive 1 | GeorJoy | 90354 | ||
Amen... Ah... But, just as a thought. Who is to say that the other angelic sighting you quoted in your previous note simply hadn't been previously sighted; and that the angel hadn't been buisy for quiet some some time prior? George |
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191 | IGNORANCE OF CHRIST BY HEATHENS. | Bible general Archive 1 | GeorJoy | 90351 | ||
Sorry about that one Radioman2. I would blame my dislexia on old age, or the pending aproach thereof, but I'm sure there is a more accurate discription such as simple lack of attention to detail. Anyway, thanks for the verse. George |
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192 | IGNORANCE OF CHRIST BY HEATHENS. | Bible general Archive 1 | GeorJoy | 90324 | ||
Thank you EdB. I hope the weather is better over there than it is over here on the eastern county line. George |
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193 | IGNORANCE OF CHRIST BY HEATHENS. | Bible general Archive 1 | GeorJoy | 90317 | ||
I can't remember wher it is EdB, but dosen't it say somewhere that "the Gospel will be preached throught the earth," (in relation to the end times?) I'd say that takes care of the "if" in your last sentence; in the end times anyway. As to the how. I would like to meagerly lean on what is said about the law being written on the hearts of the Gentile. But then, the law does not bring salvation so I'm back to swuare A. However, something deep down inside of me says that even this mystery has been taken into consideration by our all knowing Master. George |
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194 | What is Mark of Cain? Where in the Bilbe | Gen 4:15 | GeorJoy | 90312 | ||
It appears to me that EdB has done so already. And when the thought struck him, Humorous Hank eas laughing so hard about the good one he was about to pull on Ed that he missed it. George |
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195 | Holy (GHOST) Received but not Realized? | Romans | GeorJoy | 90302 | ||
I had things more than a little mixed up. Like some often do, I opened my mouth before I had engaged my brain. Although having read, I did not see. "with the evidence of speaking." Thanks George |
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196 | Having yet not knowing one has | Romans | GeorJoy | 90219 | ||
Thank you Tim. Amoung the many, we are blessed. Some, more than others. According to ones acceptance. George |
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197 | Having yet not knowing one has | Romans | GeorJoy | 90218 | ||
Thanks for your response. I am now in the process of studying the book of Acts, I am well on my way to a definitive answer of my own. If one didn't know whether or not they had the Holy Ghost after what Acts 2 depicts. They would have to have a much harder head than I admittedly have. Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost; I feel they arw meatiphors, for there are 3 in the Godhead; the Father; the Son and the Holy Gost (spirit). As is spoken, "the spirit of man;" There is also the spirit of God, the spirit of Jesus and the spirit of the Holy Ghost as was previously noted herein. George |
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198 | Having yet not knowing one has | Romans | GeorJoy | 90177 | ||
Thank you Tim Have you ever spoken in toungs as did those to whom these words were originally spoken? George |
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199 | Searching for the truth | 1 Thess 4:17 | GeorJoy | 90170 | ||
For the most part, if not at least 98o/o, and for what little it may be worth, I agree. However, the word does state that there are mysteries that are not for man to know. Not teaching this fact , I should think would be detrimental to the student and the pursuit of (truth,) and would put the teacher in the place of the watchman who did not sound the trumpet, as in Eze 33. The word also states that for everything there is a time. This, I should think includes understanding; for as I love to quote “if understanding came before acceptance, one would accept very little.” I.e.;Do you understand how your microwave, telephone or CD player works? I don't, but because they have performed for me previously, I accept on faith that they work and forget about worrying why. Where the word is concerned, I personally like to rely on the Holy spirit to fill in for where I lack. If one can not find an answer with reasonable effort, there are some things which are better left alone than researched. For as is stated in Ecc 12:12 “much study is a weariness of the flesh.” Where the word of God is concerned, I have yet to seek the answer to a sincere question, which was not given me at one time or another. The answer may have come after I had long given up on the question, but the important answers were delivered as soon as the time was right. Thus, once again, my faith is a proven performer. I should think that a “Bible Teacher” would, not only teach that one should study. But that they would consider bringing this fact to light as well. In Christ George |
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200 | Having yet not knowing one has | Romans | GeorJoy | 90157 | ||
Thanks for your response Morgah. It is not my intention to spark a debate the subject as to whether or not the Holy Ghost and the Holy Spirit are one in the same, for it is completely out of line with my question. However, based on my studies after having corrected my original wording of the question; not that it matters, but I would have to disagree with you, or rather, say that I feel that the word 'pneuma' may have simply been used metaphorically. In the KJV "Holy Ghost" is mentioned 89 times in the NT. O (zero) times in the OT. Whereas, "Holy spirit" is mentioned 4 times in the NT and 3 in the OT. Quoting from the KJV, John 7:39 says (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) Yes, the NIV replaces "Ghost with spirit." If one READS what it says in KJV, they will see that in Jn 7:39, it calls the Holy Ghost the spirit. The spirit which the believers were to receive, which hadn’t yet been given was the Holy Ghost. Considering the fact that the “Holy Ghost” had not been given yet, I can understand why it wouldn’t be mentioned in the OT. But, I believe it was mentioned therein, just not described as such. I think that if one will do as I have, (and do a “phrase” search on the two, and then study the verses they have searched out) they can but come to the same conclusion; That the Holy Ghost and The Holy Spirit are two completely different entities. Wouldn’t you consider that the word 'pneuma' could have been used metaphorically? Either way, this is beside the point, for I am convinced, and not here to debate that point. My question was, and is as follows; Can one have received the Holy GHOST and not know? I have yet to come to a conclusion based on scripture. George |
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