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181 | cut off | Rom 11:22 | Robert Nicholson | 33415 | ||
Brother Curt: Just a short reply for now. I appreciate your fairness in comparing our thoughts on God's word. In 1 Cor. 10:32 we read about 3 groups of people in the world at the time of Paul and extends even to now. "Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:" When we study the purposes of God in his Grace we need to keep in mind the 3 groups: The Jew or Israel refers to God's chosen people through whom he choose to work throughout the old testament. He gave them prophecies which pointed to the coming Messiah who is their redeemer. However, we find that when he came into the world the Jews as a nation rejected him. We find that they as a nation has been set aside, but God is not finished with them yet as you have pointed out. He will turn back to Israel after this dispensation of Grace is over. The Gentiles or pagan nations were outside the promises of God and yet God in his eternal mercy and grace had a plan for them. He turned to the Gentile nations after the death of Christ. We find that the apostles preached the gospel to Israel first, to Samaria and then to Gentiles. In this dispensation of Grace God is dealing in grace with individuals from all backgrounds "for there is no difference". The Church of God as described in 1 Cor.12 consists of all believers who have been saved from the cross onward. I agree that God is all knowing, it is difficult for the finite to comprehend the infinite. God's sovereign will and plan will come to pass. The gift of eternal life is all of God. It was his plan and purpose to save those who are lost. He speaks to us by his spirit, through his people and through life's circumstances. He prepares our heart until like the jailor of old we exclaim "What must I do to be saved" At that point God by his spirit reveals to us the truth that Christ died for our sins on the cross at this point we rest in him. God bless Robert |
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182 | cut off | Rom 11:22 | Robert Nicholson | 34030 | ||
Zach: Would you agree that; When we trust Christ or accept Christ as our redeemer and savior by faith, we are saved by his grace alone. We are changed from within by the Holy Spirit of God. However, he also saves us daily as we walk for him, again by his Spirit and through his word he will give us the power to overcome the world. When we sin, we have an advocate with the father, Jesus Christ the righteous. The third aspect of salvation is our salvation from the old world all together at his coming 1 Thess. 4. a) Saved from the penaly of our sin, forgiven because of his precious blood. b) Saved from the power of Sin by the Holy Spirit c) Saved from the presence of Sin when he calls us to be with himself. The context of Romans 11 teaches us that Nationally, Israel has been set aside and yet we find in v25-27 that Israel will be restored back to God nationally "when the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. V.13-24 Paul is warning the Gentiles that the grace of God which has been given them is not to be taken for granted. It was because of unbelief the natural branches (Israel nationally) were cut off. He reminds the Gentiles that God's blessing comes to them by faith and they in fact have nothing to boast and indeed if the Gentiles fail to continue in his goodness, they will also be cut off. Nevertheless, God is still saving individuals from all nations who come to Christ by faith. IN Christ Robert |
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183 | The "Permissive Will" of God | Rom 12:2 | Robert Nicholson | 45164 | ||
Greetings Karlos: An excellent question. I have also heard the "will of God" expressed as his "sovereign will" which refers to his plans and purposes which are not known to humankind. On the other hand, we have the will of God as it applies to our lives and is given to us by his Spirit through his word. Does not the idea of the permissive will of God refer to events which he allows to happen and despite the failure of humankind, he brings about his plans and purposes. For example: Was it God's will that the entire world population would be destroyed at the time of Noah. Or do we see God's grace which despite the sinfulness and disobedience of humankind, he picks Noah to continue the human race through whom the redeemer would eventually come? The reason I ask this question is that I believe "that God is not willing that any should perish, but all should come to repentance" 2 Peter 3:9 If or since God does not will any to perish, Why do they perish as in the day of Noah? It would appear that God allowed them 120 years to repent and yet they choose disobedience instead. I look forward to your response Robert |
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184 | Soul sleep? | 1 Corinthians | Robert Nicholson | 76485 | ||
Greetings Beau and Okhoppy: The Lord Jesus speaks of hell or "hades" which is the place of departed spirits in Luke 16:19-31. In this account he makes it clear the man who is lost is in conscious torment in contrast to the man which is saved who is comforted. I agree that our bodies sleep in the grave until the resurrection. However, as has been pointed out from 2 Cor. 5:8 "that we are absent from the body and present with the Lord" I believe the word "present" means more than sleep. Paul in writing to the Philippians says "I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful to you" (Phil. 1:23-24) Again "to be with Christ" is something Paul is longing for. In Rev. 6:9-11 we read about the souls who were martyred for the word of God. In verse 11 they cry out to God for justice. It does appear that they are aware of what is going on around them. We do not look for the undertaker, we look for the uppertaker. Robert |
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185 | Apostles, Prophets? An Office for Today? | 1 Cor 1:1 | Robert Nicholson | 74222 | ||
Greetings Graceful: I have been following this thread with interest. I agree with your last statement that it is the word of God which was given to us through the apostles which is the foundation and that Jesus Christ is the Chief cornerstone of the church. However on the topic of Apostles. In Matt. 10: 2-5 we read: Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; and James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed Him. 5 These twelve Jesus sent out..." As we know these were called by the Lord Jesus himself and were sent out by Christ for a specific purpose. These "sent ones" were given power or authority by Christ himself. I find the statement in V. 2 to be very clear. We know however, that Judas Iscariot was numbered with them and yet was lost. In Acts 2:15-26 is explained in detail. It is here that we find Matthias is chosen by lots and is numbered with the eleven apostles. I guess we could ask the question was Matthias an apostle or was he simply numbered with them? Paul describes himself "as one born out of due time" 1 Cor. 15:8 and sees himself as "the least of the apostles..."v.9 Paul was called by the risen Christ. Although his physical eyes were blinded on the road to Damascus Paul tells us "And last of all he was seen of me" (1 Cor. 15:8) Paul had a special calling and was sent out by the Lord. The Lord said "he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my Name's sake" (Acts 9:15-16) You might ask "Why are you discussing this? The reason is that in eternity there will be only 12 apostles. I believe the 12 apostles are those of Matt. 10 with Judas deleted and Paul added. In Revelation 21 we read of a new heaven and a new earth. And descending our of heaven from God is the "great city, the holy Jerusalem" v.10 As we look at this magnificent city the Lord makes special mention of the foundations: "And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb" (Rev. 21:14) I believe that he scripture supports that there are twelve apostles who are unique in their calling and in their commission and that their names will be remembered through all eternity. Peace in his blessed Name. Robert |
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186 | Kin, too much ritual in baptism? | 1 Cor 12:13 | Robert Nicholson | 27469 | ||
Dear Fountain: Thank you for the kind response. I was a young boy when my father at age 35 got saved. We immediately began to hear of God and of Jesus. We were taught about the death of Christ and it was emphasized that we must be born again if we ever wanted to be with Christ in heaven. I spent many miserable hours wondering how to get saved. I was told that all I had to do was believe that Jesus died on the cross for me. I believed that and yet I knew that I was not saved. One day walking home from school, in rural Ontario Canada, I sat at the end of my laneway on the snowbank and once again I tried to believe and tried to feel saved. Finally, through my tears I simply asked God "please help me to get saved" My mind was taken off trying to believe and as I thought of the words of John 3:16 I realized that I was the whosoever for whom Christ died. In a moment, I rested my all on him for eternity and passed from death unto life. I believe that from John 3:3 "Except a man be born again or (born from above) he cannot see the Kingdom of God. Jesus reemphasized this in v.7 "Marvel not that I said unto you, ye must be born again". When the Holy Spirit takes up the word of God and opens the eyes of our understanding to the truth that Christ paid our debt on the cross and through him we are forgiven, the holy Spirit enters and changes us forever. "If any man be in Christ he is a new creature old things have passed away, behold all things have become new" (2 Cor. 5:17) This of course does not mean that we will be a full grown Christian overnight, but we will have new desires with a view to pleasing God. And as we live our lives the Holy Spirit will be seen in our lives if we allow him to use us. I Cor. 12 :13 "For by one Spirit, are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles..." I believe this is teaching that when we are born again or when we have rested our all on the finished work of Christ, the Holy Spirit places us in the body of Christ. This is not water baptism. In fact the remainder of the chapter explains how we are "members in particular" and that we are interdependant on each other. Paul uses the metaphor of the human body to illustrate this. What about baptism: Part of the great commission given by the Lord Jesus was "baptizing them..." In the Acts it would appear that every believer was baptised. In the example of the Ethiopian in Acts 8 the question was asked "What doth hinder me to be baptised" Philip answered, "If thou believest with all thy heart, thou mayest. The man responded "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. We see the method of baptism in which Philip goes down into the water with the man and he baptised him. Believer's baptism is not a ritual, but is a commandment from the Lord. It is for those who have already been born again or saved. When we are baptised as in the days of old we are identifying with Christ in his death, buriel and ressurection. Our baptism proclaims that we intend to live for Christ and turn our backs on our sinful past. I agree with your comparison of John 4 and 1 Peter 1:25 that Christ is the living water and when we accept him by faith, he dwells in the heart of each beliver by his Spirit. Col.1:27 Oh Christ he is the fountain The deep sweet well of love The streams of earth I've tasted More deep I'll drink above There to an ocean's fulness His mercy doth expand And glory, glory dwelleth In Immanuel's land. Thank you for listening and may God richly bless your life. Robert |
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187 | Kin, too much ritual in baptism? | 1 Cor 12:13 | Robert Nicholson | 30004 | ||
Love Fountain: Thank you for your touching response. I love and rejoice in the truth of 1Peter 1:22-25. Is it not wonderful, that our God doesn't give us all the answers at once, but he wants us to "grow in grace and in the knowledge of his dear Son"? And is if that were not enough, he will continue to reveal to us the unsearchable riches of Christ throughout all eternity! Happy new year. Your brother by his grace alone Robert |
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188 | Baptism in the Holy Spirit? | 1 Cor 12:13 | Robert Nicholson | 76662 | ||
Disciplerami: I believe that he context of 1 Cor. 12 supports that the baptism of V 13 is the Holy Spirit who places each believer in the chruch which is his body v. 27. In Acts 10:44-46 those that "heard" the word, the Holy Ghost fell on them. Peter asks the question; "Can any man forbid water that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we"? These people were believers before they were baptised. I find the order in the account of the Ethiopian enuch in Acts 8: 26-39. God is already working in the heart of this man as he studies Isaiah 53. God sends his servant Philip to the man to explain the scriptures to him. In v. 35 We find that from Isaiah 53 Philip "preached unto him Jesus". When they came to water the man asks "What doth hinder me to be baptized?" I believe in the next verse we find the main requirement for believers baptism and that is that one is a believer. "Philip said "if thou believest with all thy heart, thous mayest" v.37 We then hear the confession of the eunuh "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God" This is a truth which is can only be revealed to the heart by God indicating that the eunuch is a believer. At that point they both go down into the water and the man is baptised. I believe that from this account we could say that what had happened within the heart of the man spiritually, was proclaimed outwardly in his baptism by water. Peace in his name Robert |
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189 | A Study on the HOLY SPIRIT | 2 Cor 1:22 | Robert Nicholson | 37164 | ||
Dear Brother Makarios: What a concise and excellent overview of God the Spirit. Quote: All true believers in Christ are indwelt by the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19) and the Spirit is a gift (Rom. 5:5). Believers will never lose the 'indwelling' of the Holy Spirit (John 14:16), and absence of the Spirit is a proof of being unsaved (Romans 8:9). The Holy Spirit baptizes us into the body of Christ! (1 Cor. 12:13, Eph. 4:5, Rom. 6:1-10) The above true are so important of those "born from above" (John 3:3,5,7) The Holy Spirit is cannot be received in parts(John3:34) since is a person who takes up residence in the believer permanently. More importantly, it is the Holy Spirit who baptises each believer into the church which is his body (1 Cor. 12:13) A permanent relationship which is eternal. The Indwelling Holy Spirit is our intercessor ( Romans 8:26-27) and is the one who enables us to overcome the attacks of satan(1John 4:4) God bless you in your ongoing study brother Robert |
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190 | How can we be more like Jesus? | 2 Cor 3:18 | Robert Nicholson | 32978 | ||
Benjamite: Thank you for the excellent response. My post was intended to be rhetorical and reflective. I was hoping for response to share with others their thoughts on some of these topics which we sometimes take for granted. I agree our change is gradual, in some of us, especially me he has a challenging job and yet as we behold him by his Spirit through his word we should grow to know him and reflect Christ to the World through us. I do not believe the day of perfection will come until we are totally changed at his coming. Peace in his Name Robert |
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191 | How can we be more like Jesus? | 2 Cor 3:18 | Robert Nicholson | 33076 | ||
Dear Sister, Thank you for your response. It is wonderful to mutallly share our Saviour's love and to discuss God's purposes for us and through us. I love the words penned by Paul to the Philippians, "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made comformable unto his death" Phil. 3:10 I agree that it is our Lord's command that we be concerned about the great commission Matt. 28: 19-20. "How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things." Rom. 10:15 Peace to you in our Saviour's name Robert Nicholson |
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192 | How did you become a new creature ? | 2 Cor 5:17 | Robert Nicholson | 51100 | ||
Mommapbs: Amen! On Christ salvation rests secure, the rock of ages must endure, Nor can the faith be overthrown, That rests upon the living stone. Robert |
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193 | How do we test ourselves? | 2 Cor 13:5 | Robert Nicholson | 33467 | ||
CDBJ Thank you for your helpful response. Robert |
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194 | Make the Message Clear and Plain! | Eph 2:8 | Robert Nicholson | 72762 | ||
Make the Message Clear and Plain! "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works lest any should boast" (Eph 2:8) "For by grace" The grace of God is difficult to understand from human perspective. What would he see in me to be willing to provide a way whereby I could be made fit for his presence? Yet by his grace or unmerited favor motivated by his love "he spared not his Son" to the death of the cross. "are ye saved" or "we are saved" Present tense. We are saved not by works of our own, not by some church or religion, but we are saved "through faith" in the work which Christ accomplished and finished on the cross. Faith must have an object and that object is Christ. When a lost sinner is convicted of his/her lost condition by the Spirit of God we realize our helplessness. In our helplessness,God by his grace reveals to us that Christ is the only Savior. When this truth shines into our dark heart we rest by faith on the work of Christ and we are saved. "That not of yourselves; it is the gift of God." Our Lord Jesus Christ paid the debt in full thereby making it possible for God to offer us a free gift of eternal life (Romans 6:23) Those of us who have been saved for many years still confess that what we have been brought into in Christ remains "not of yourselves" and that all we have and are,flow from his love. "Not of Works!" What does this mean? It simply means there is nothing that an unbeliever can do, no matter how good it may seem, can merit favor with God. The gift he wants to give us is free. To try and pay the Giver for a gift is an insult to Christ. "Lest any should boast" If humans were able to somehow attain favor with God through works, there would have been no need for a Savior. Paul could write these wonderous words "...God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,..." Gal. 6:14 "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come." (2 Cor. 5:17) "Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift!" Robert |
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195 | Baptism, why not more than one? | Eph 4:4 | Robert Nicholson | 79097 | ||
Leather48; According to 1 Cor. 12:13 we read "For by one Spirit are we born into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one spirit" When we are born again we are baptised by the Holy Spirit into the church which is his body which is sometimes referred to as the universal (not a Biblical term) church. This is a once and for all work for the believer and without it we are not born again. In Acts 2:41 "Then they that gladly received his word were baptised..." This was water baptism by immersion which every believer underwent after they were saved. I believe that it is symbolic of what has happened within when we trusted Christ and declares our identification with him. ( I know that some do not agree with me on this point) Peace in his Name Robert |
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196 | love...as himself (if no self-love?) | Eph 5:33 | Robert Nicholson | 65481 | ||
Rabbi Mark: We read "Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God." (Heb. 12.2) I do not see this as a selfish, but the Lord Jesus saw the big picture, he knew that his sacrifice and suffering were worth it all, however, his sacrifice was not for himself, but for others and has resulted in their joy now and for eternity. In Phil. 2:6 about Christ Jesus "who being in the form of God, thought it not (a thing to be grasped at) to be equal with God" "Who being" refers to his eternal existance with God and "being in the form of God" his equality in the Godhead. "thought it no a thing to be grasped at" Jesus did not grasp for anything, he had and has all the things you have pointed out before he came to earth, yet he as it were set them aside. In Phil as we carry on we find "he humbled himself" we then read of his incarnation, his servant character, his total obedience "unto death even the death of the cross. In John 1 we find that he the Eternal Word is God manifest in the flesh, that he is the creator of all things and he is the Light of the world. In Heb. 1:3 he is shown as the one who "upholds all things by the word of his power" the one who purged our sins and the one who sits "on the right hand of the Majesty on high"V.3 The point I am trying to make is that Jesus Christ did not have to suffer on the cross for these things, because he already had them. His sacrifice on the cross was an act of grace motivated by love when it made it possible for those who were separated from him by sin, to be brought near by his precious blood. Peace in his name Robert |
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197 | Woman's sin worse than man's? | Eph 5:33 | Robert Nicholson | 65611 | ||
Rabbi Mark: I see we are still blaming the woman! Adam played the blame game "And the man said the woman whom thous gavest to be with me she gave of the tree and I did eat." What a pathetic excuse! Adam the first man with dominion over all blames the woman because he is not willing to take responsiblity for his own actions "he did eat" Gen. 3:7 God had told thim if he were to eat he would die. Why would he eat? And why would he shift the blame to the woman that God had given him as a help mate? It would seem to me that Adam was simlply passing the buck and he is the one who is blamed with bring sin into the world Rom. 5:12 In our day of grace the man is exhorted to love the wife as himself. In fact when he shows love to her in deed and action he is loving his self since they are one. As I have mentioned in previous posts they are equal in the sight of God with specific roles in the Lord. Man and woman both have responsiblities in Christ and to each other, but the modifiying factor is love. If Christ were to deal with us according to our deed since we were saved we would be lost forever. However, he has dealt with us in grace and in love and recognizes our weakness (warts and all) and is gracious toward us. If a husband truly wants to reflect the love of Christ to him, to his wife he will love her regardless of perceived weaknesses and will treasure her as a gift from God. I believe that this is what Adam saw in Eve which is his decision to disobey God that they might continue to be together. God in his grace clothed them in animal skins a picture of what he does today for both men and women, clothing them in the righteousness of Christ forever. I think part of our problem in this modern world is still determining who shall be the greatest. I am aware that men and women have a specific role in the church which is his body. Nevertheless, as individuals we "have by one Spirit we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles..." 1 Cor. 12:13 We are members of his body and are not differentiated by gender. In fact the apostle Paul writes "Now are ye the body of Christ members in particular" 1 Cor. 12:14 Whether we be male or female we are members of the body of Christ and as such we have a unique role. Rabbi Mark: We are not under the law. Over the past two thousand years men have used the scriptures to maintain their power and control over women. Is this right? Governments thought so, even in Canada women first became persons in 1918. Does this sound right? Women must be saved as individuals, women must grow in Christ as individuals and how can man continue to put them in a role subserviant to men. It is time we realized that we ( men and women) are workers together in grace. We may have specific and unique roles in the church, nevertheless, there is no inferiority in the members. Robert |
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198 | Woman's sin worse than man's? | Eph 5:33 | Robert Nicholson | 65653 | ||
Rabbi Mark: It is not my intention to cause strife on the forum or to champion my own opinions. I will cover the last 3 paragraphs of my post and note the scriptures upon which my thoughts are based. I realize that I should have cited scripture souces in the first place. In our day of grace the man is exhorted to love the wife as himself.(Eph. 5:25), In fact when he shows love to her in deed and action he is loving himself( Eph. 5:28) since they are one (Gen.2:24, Eph. 5:31). As I have mentioned in previous posts they are equal in the sight of God with specific roles in the Lord.(1 Cor. 11:3 in this verse we have the topic of headship "But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God" In this verse we have rank, but not inferiority) Man and woman both have responsiblities in Christ and to each other, but the modifiying factor is love. (some of these responsibilities are found in Titus 2:1-9 If Christ were to deal with us according to our deeds since we were saved we would be lost forever.("He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities" Psalm 103:10) However, he has dealt with us in grace and in love and recognizes our weakness (warts and all) and is gracious toward us.("Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began" 2 Tim. 1:9) (The point I am trying to make here is that the relationship between Christ and the church should be reflected in the relationship between a man and his wife. Eph. 5: 24-27) "He loves the church and gave himself for it" If a husband truly wants to reflect the love of Christ, to his wife, he will love her regardless of perceived weaknesses and will treasure her as a gift from God.(1 Peter 3:7) I believe that this is what Adam saw in Eve which is his decision to disobey God that they might continue to be together. ( I agree that I should not judge Adam's motive here. We are not told what he thought when his wife was deceived, except that "he did eat" Gen. 3:6) God in his grace clothed them in animal skins(Gen. 3:21) a picture of what he does today for both men and women,( who repent and trust him) clothing them in the righteousness of Christ forever.("For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him" 2 Cor. 5:21) I think part of our problem in this modern world is still determining who shall be the greatest.( the point here is the human tendency of wanting to be greatest still causes problems in society today. I am referring to ("And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest" Luke 22:24) I am aware that men and women have a specific roles in the church which is his body. Nevertheless, as individuals we "have by one Spirit we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles..." 1 Cor. 12:13 We are members of his body(1 Cor. 12:27 and are not differentiated by gender. In fact the apostle Paul writes "Now are ye the body of Christ members in particular" 1 Cor. 12:14 Whether we be male or female we are members of the body of Christ and as such we have a unique role. (" There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus" Gal. 3:28) Rabbi Mark: We are not under the law. (Gal. 5:1) Over the past two thousand years men have used the scriptures to maintain their power and control over women. Is this right? Governments thought so, even in Canada women first became persons in 1918. ( this is historical fact) Does this sound right? Women must be saved as individuals, women must grow in Christ as individuals and how can man continue to put them in a role subserviant to men.( I am referring to headship in which there is no inferiority implied in the relationship) It is time we realized that we ( men and women) are workers together in grace. ( "...as being heirs together of the grace of life..." 1 Peter 73:7b) We may have specific and unique roles in the church, nevertheless, there is no inferiority in the members. Rabbi, I apologize if I have offended you in any way. Your brother in Christ Robert |
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199 | Why do you wait? | Phil 3:20 | Robert Nicholson | 51104 | ||
Amen Stokeyhk: Christ is the only one who will reign in righteousness when he comes Robert |
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200 | How can one deal with death? | 1 Thess 4:13 | Robert Nicholson | 74658 | ||
Greetings Sally: I rejoice with you "that we do not sorrow as those who have no hope." However, there is sadness in the parting as they make their way into the personal presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. Sometimes we refer to it as a promotion to glory. Nevertheless, their is a sting to death but we look forward to that day when Christ comes and we shall be changed "then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written "Death is swallowed up in Victory! O Death where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory? Each time we lose a loved one who belongs to Christ we can take comfort "that it is only 'til he come" Thank God for the triumphs of our Savior! Robert |
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