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181 | He shall not speak of Himself | John 16:13 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202450 | ||
“John 16:13— Howbeit when He, the Spirit of Truth is come, He will guide yon into all Truth: for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will show you things to come. See, my dear Brothers in the ministry, how little store the Holy Spirit sets by originality? We have men, nowadays, straining to be original! Strain the other way, for listen, ‘He shall not speak of Himself’—not even the Holy Spirit—‘He shall not speak of Himself; but whatever He shall hear, that shall He speak.’ He is the Repeater of the Father’s message, not the inventor of His own! So let it be with us ministers. We are not to make up a Gospel as we go along, as I have heard some say. We are not to shape it to the times in which we live, and suit it to the congregations to which we speak. God forbid! Let this be true of every one of us, ‘He shall not speak of Himself; but whatever He shall hear, that shall He speak’” -- Charles Haddon Spurgeon |
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182 | Anything asked will be given | Bible general Archive 4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202349 | ||
Ian, The "traditional safety clause" as you put it that I use is the word of God as revealed. I'm good with using that and that alone! If you need more then that good luck! Also, what does and does not hold water with unbelievers is irrelevant to the truth. Certainly we are not to gauge our understanding of truth nor how it is taught based on those who are blinded to it. If it has become personalized to you then it is due to your struggle with God's word not me. This by the way is evident by the rejection of what is clearly revealed in the context of the passage you speak of. Way else would one struggle with this? Because they choose to pull a phrase from one scripture and exclude the context. This will always lead to a struggle in our understanding His word because we start assuming and making it up as we go! This holds true for Colin as well! Simply look at the false teachings run amuck in the church today. So much of it is because of this very reason. Steve |
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183 | Anything asked will be given | 1 John 5:14 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202348 | ||
Ian, You said "My initial verse states unambiguously "anything you ask". and "Colin Uquart does say that unanswered prayer is a lack of faith." You go on to say "I struggle to find our interpretation in scripture as many requests are made by people who know God's will, know the Bible and are people of faith." Are you and Colin Urquhart doing like so many do with the scriptures? That is, fail to consider the whole counsel of God's word? This question is not meant to offend but rather stir you to think and dig back into His word! Consider the verse you are referring to (Matthew 18:19). Given the very next verse (v20) how is it we should then understand "anything you ask"? We can gather all we want but the key is, "...gathered in my name..." (v20). The requirement is consistent throughout scripture! It must be the will of God not our own desires! Steve |
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184 | Anything asked will be given | Bible general Archive 4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202341 | ||
Ian, It seems to me the key to your understanding this is "faith". So let me ask you this. What is your "faith" in if you are praying for something that is not in God's will? Our faith in ourselves is useless! The faith spoken of is not if you have enough faith i.e. believing you can heal the sick and/or move the mountian just because you believe you can. Faith in God is the only faith of any value! The below is taken from http://www.monergism.com/directory/link_category/Gods-Attributes/The-Sovereignty-of-God/ God is sovereign over the entire universe: Ps 103:19; Rom 8:28; Eph 1:11 God is sovereign over all of nature: Ps 135:6-7; Mt 5:45; 6:25-30 God is sovereign over angels and Satan: Ps 103:20-21; Job 1:12 God is sovereign over nations: Ps 47:7-9; Dan 2:20-21; 4:34-35 God is sovereign over human beings: 1 Sam 2:6-7; Gal 1:15-16 God is sovereign over animals: Ps 104:21-30; 1 Ki 17:4-6 God is sovereign over "accidents": Pr 16:33; Jon 1:7; Mt 10:29 God is sovereign over free acts of men: Ex 3:21; 12:25-36; Ez 7:27 God is sovereign over sinful acts of men and Satan: 2 Sam 24:1; 1 Chr 21:1; Gen 45:5; 50:20 "It is not merely that God has the power and right to govern all things but that He does so always and without exception." - John Piper Steve |
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185 | Sin unto death | 1 John | humbledbyhisgrace | 202297 | ||
Cheri, That is not what I was saying. What I attempted to point out was the fallacy in the teaching that this passage of scripture was teaching this was talking about non believers. BB stated “the only ones who can commit a "sin unto death" would be a non-believer.” This does not line up with what the verse says. See again 1 John 5:16. John is speaking specifically of a brother (i.e. believer). Steve |
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186 | Sin unto death | 1 John | humbledbyhisgrace | 202285 | ||
BB, The text does not allow for the interpretation you are teaching. 1 John 5:16 (NASB) If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask and God will for him give life to those who commit sin not leading to death. There is a sin leading to death; I do not say that he should make request for this. The text clearly speaks of a brother (i.e. a believer) committing a sin not leading to death. For a none believer, all their sins lead to death not just a specific sin or a specific type of sin. John 3:18 (NASB) "He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. I hope this is helpful! Steve |
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187 | How do i get back on track with god?. | John 15:4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202269 | ||
Great point Brother! An essential requirement :-) Steve |
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188 | How do i get back on track with god?. | John 15:4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202267 | ||
Thank you for your kind words! And by the way, welcome to the Study Bible Forum! I noticed you are new. Very new to the forum. I hope you will stick around and participate often with us as we seek to help each other out in our understanding of God's word. You might want to add a little about yourself in your profile so others can get to know you better. I and I'm sure others look forward to you discussing the word of God with us here! May it all be to His honor and glory! Steve |
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189 | Are we judged when we come to Jesus now? | 1 John 1:9 | humbledbyhisgrace | 202074 | ||
Greetings LJ, Based on your question I just wanted to add this to what has already been shared with you. Take a look at 2 Peter 1:1-11. I would encourage you to pray and ask God to help you understand each of these things and to help you grow in them. Be encouraged when you do because when Christ says ask in His Name (John 14:13-14, John 15:16, John 16:23-24) we know and understand it is to ask for what is God's will not our own. This passage I have pointed out as well as the other passages of scripture that others have pointed you to is His will for His disciples. Ask Him to give you wisdom (James 1:5) and to help you grow in them. Spend lot's of time in His word and prayer and practicing these things you learn and you will be amazed at the fellowship you have with your God! As you seek to do His will, it is Him that will work in you to bring it about! When you ask, keep this in mind James 1:6-8. May God bless you, Steve |
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190 | what is Hebrews 10:25 saying? | Heb 10:25 | humbledbyhisgrace | 201948 | ||
Greetings belovedofgod! Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! Just wanted to give you and others who will read your post something else to think about. Consider Ephesians 4 and 1 Corinthians 12. We are gifted for a purpose! Each of us have a place in the body of Christ. Praise God! Steve |
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191 | make no images,why cherubs on ark | Ex 20:4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 201740 | ||
Thank you for your kind words shofar! I hope you find the discussions and study of God's word on this forum to be a blessing. It's a great place to ask questions and discuss the word as we all seek to understand it and grow in our knowledge of God! Stick around and learn with us! Enjoy! Steve |
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192 | Jesus descend into hell | 1 Peter | humbledbyhisgrace | 201586 | ||
Amen Brother Tim! | ||||||
193 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | humbledbyhisgrace | 201371 | ||
Brother, I do understand and it appears you do not understand. You read my post more clearly!!! Let me see if I could simplify it. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING YOU CAN OFFER THEM MORE IMPORTANT AND/OR MORE HELPFUL FOR THEIR NEED THEN THE HOLY WORD OF GOD! And thanks for not posting it a forth time! My answer will be the same anyway :-) Steve |
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194 | Psalm 23:1 - want or do? | Ps 23:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 201361 | ||
I would agree WOS. The electronic version of the NASB notes it after the word "shall". Also, the NASB Greek and Hebrew Dictionary translate the Hebrew word as chaser and define it as: Transliterated Word: chaser (341a) Root: a prim. root; Definition: to lack, need, be lacking, decrease —NASB Greek-Hebrew Dictionary Steve |
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195 | Saved by belief or belief and baptism? | NT general Archive 1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 201122 | ||
Well said Brother Brad! And might I add many also find it easy to shrug off scripture which is not only clear but should give them reason to evaluate their understanding of scripture which seems to conflict. For example, John 3:16, John 3:18, John 3:36, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5, etc… Steve |
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196 | Example of the definition of insanity | Judg 8:23 | humbledbyhisgrace | 200982 | ||
phand, Do you see any difference in mankind today? Steve |
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197 | What does "Edens Dawn Light Mean?" | Heb 2:9 | humbledbyhisgrace | 200953 | ||
"The Church needs the unadulterated Word of God even more today!" Amen my Brother! Amen and Amen! Brad, you know why dummying it down works so well? I fear it is because that is what so many want! If there was a better understanding of scripture, nonsense like the message would never sale much less find its way into the church. Yet you find just the opposite. There needs to be men and women of God stand up in their homes and in their local congregations and lead the flock back to the word of God! No compromise! I have had to do battle in my own home and local church on these matters. Many men and woman of God are being deceived. Too many decisions are made in the church without prayer and without spiritual understanding. I have much to learn myself and never would consider myself as one who has mastered anything. But I am amazed every time I have an opportunity to share the word with someone and there reaction to it. It is as profound with Christians as it is with the lost. This always blows my mind! You would expect to here Amen's from the brethren as what they are hearing is not news to them. But the Amen's seem to be few and far between :-( I think it's time we become unpopular in our own congregations (if they are having these problems) and trust in the Lord to work through us to rid the church of the corruption that has crept in and is creeping in at every turn. Steve |
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198 | What does "Edens Dawn Light Mean?" | Heb 2:9 | humbledbyhisgrace | 200944 | ||
Brother Hank, Couldn't agree with you more on the "Message". If you look at some of the comparisons done between actual translations and the message your left wondering who's message it is??? It certainly is not the message of God! Peterson's so called motivation for even doing the message was because he believed the congregation had become "bored with the Biblical text" so he set out to make it interesting to them. Once again mankind finds himself better equipped and capable of doing a better job then God? Go figure! What concerns me at this point is so many are buying into this nonsense. Even the publisher of the message (NavPress) "advertised it as a "translation from the original languages" that "accurately communicates the original Hebrew and Greek" and brings out "the subtleties and nuances of the Hebrew and Greek languages," This couldn't be farther from the truth! The scary part is watching the church buy into and push it. It just goes to show how so many of the so called Christian churches today fail to even know what the actual message is! This is another good example of how the church is so willing to compromise. Instead of speaking out against evil we passively sit by and concern ourselves with being politicaly correct and buy into the notion it is unchristian like to confront evil when in fact we should be confronting it in all it's manifestations as it continues to seek and harm us and our beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. The more I see the better I understand just how narrow the gate that few will find and enter in! Matthew 7:13-14 (NASB) 7:13 "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 7:14 "For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it. Steve |
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199 | Ephesians 4:5 | Eph 4:5 | humbledbyhisgrace | 200857 | ||
Thank you for your clarification on the Holy Spirit and "force" issue! I too have found myself in the same position before because of my own inability to properly articulate something. Your not alone :-) Steve |
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200 | Ephesians 4:5 | Eph 4:5 | humbledbyhisgrace | 200824 | ||
BB, Why do you refer to the Holy Spirit as a “force”? The scriptures do not teach of Him as a force. This is the teaching of cults like the JW and Christadelphian. Steve |
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