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181 | Retribution? | Gal 6:7 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201693 | ||
Dear Val, You somewhat miss the point by using that verse alone. There is a bigger picture the Spirit is pointing to. Take it at least with the 3 verses that follow it to gain a better understanding. The harvest isn’t yet, but soon, hopefully. We are still sowing while we are here. Galatians 6:7-10: 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Here is some commentary from Matthew Henry as well. “That whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap; or that according as we behave ourselves now, so will our account be in the great day. Our present time is seed-time: in the other world there will be a great harvest; and, as the husbandman reaps in the harvest according as he sows in the seedness, so we shall reap then as we sow now. And he further informs us (Gal_6:8) that, as there are two sorts of seedness, sowing to the flesh and sowing to the Spirit, so accordingly will the reckoning be hereafter: If we sow to the flesh, we shall of the flesh reap corruption. If we sow the wind, we shall reap the whirlwind. Those who live a carnal sensual life, who instead of employing themselves to the honour of God and the good of others, spend all their thoughts, and care, and time, about the flesh, must expect no other fruit of such a course than corruption - a mean and short-lived satisfaction at present, and ruin and misery at the end of it. But, on the other hand, those who sow to the Spirit, who under the guidance and influence of the Spirit do live a holy and spiritual life, a life of devotedness to God and of usefulness and serviceableness to others, may depend upon it that of the Spirit they shall reap life everlasting - they shall have the truest comfort in their present course, and an eternal life and happiness at the end of it. Note, Those who go about to mock God do but deceive themselves. Hypocrisy in religion is the greatest folly as well as wickedness, since the God we have to do with can easily see through all our disguises, and will certainly deal with us hereafter, not according to our professions, but our practices.” Stand in His grace, WOS |
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182 | Can we pray for others sins to be forgiv | James 5:16 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201667 | ||
Dear megbiehn, You have been given some sound advice from others, let me add if I may, some scripture and words of encouragement from C.H. Spurgeon. 1Timothy 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; “Continue to pray, brethren, for even if you should not want prayer yourself there are others who do—there are the dying, the sick, the poor, the ignorant, the backsliding, the blaspheming, the heathen at home, and the heathen abroad. "Pray without ceasing," for the enemy works incessantly, and as yet the kingdom has not come unto Zion. You shall never be able to say, "I left off praying, for I had nothing to pray for." This side heaven objects for prayer are as multitudinous as the stars of the sky.” – C.H. Spurgeon Ephesian 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Luke 23:34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. “I put in a practical word here. If you rejoice that you are pardoned, show your gratitude by your imitation of Christ. There was never before such a plea as this, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." Plead like that for others. Has anybody been injuring you? Are there persons who slander you? Pray to-night, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." Let us always render good for evil, blessing for cursing; and when we are called to suffer through the wrong-doing of others, let us believe that they would not act as they do if it were not because of their ignorance. Let us pray for them; and make their very ignorance the plea for their forgiveness: "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do."… “Send up this petition, ye people of God! Heap your prayers together with cumulative power, send up this fiery shaft of prayer, straight to the heart of God, while Jesus from his throne shall add his prevalent intercession, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." – C.H. Spurgeon Prayer is to be made for everything lawful, for those living and who will live in the hereafter. But never for the dead or for those who have sinned the sin unto death. Prayer is for life. 1Jn 5:16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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183 | Re;Adam, how do we live out our purpose? | NT general | Wild Olive Shoot | 201628 | ||
Dear Corallee, Here is a link you might appreciate. http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/1617.htm Stand in His grace, WOS |
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184 | who was the first black and why? | Gen 1:26 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201585 | ||
Just wanted to bring this to your attention: This is an Islamic tradition that Noah converted 70 idolaters and they entered the ark with him and his family. There is no biblical basis for this and it is not true. It is of the utmost importance that we know the truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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185 | who was the first black and why? | Gen 1:26 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201577 | ||
Dear Homer, Who did God give the task to in Gen 9:1? Genesis 9:1 And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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186 | Jesus descend into hell | 1 Peter | Wild Olive Shoot | 201571 | ||
Excellent link Doc. |
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187 | Who or what is gods true church | Eph 2:22 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201510 | ||
Dear fireandice, Easton’s Bible Dictionay defines it in part as such: “The church invisible “consists of the whole number of the elect that have been, are, or shall be gathered into one under Christ, the head thereof.” This is a pure society, the church in which Christ dwells. It is the body of Christ. it is called “invisible” because the greater part of those who constitute it are already in heaven or are yet unborn, and also because its members still on earth cannot certainly be distinguished. The qualifications of membership in it are internal and are hidden. It is unseen except by Him who “searches the heart.” “The Lord knoweth them that are his” (2Ti_2:19). The church to which the attributes, prerogatives, and promises appertaining to Christ's kingdom belong, is a spiritual body consisting of all true believers, i.e., the church invisible.” – Easton’s Bible Dictionary The true church is simply the visible who are those around the world who profess the true religion, and the invisible which is all of God’s elect that are under Christ, the Head. 2Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. Ephesians 2:19-22: 19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; 21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: 22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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188 | easter egg hunt in sanctuary | Col 3:1 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201507 | ||
You know, I referred to Easter as Resurrection Day and some of my family actually asked me why I did that. When I asked them what they observe on the Sunday they call Easter Sunday, they simply said “Easter”. Even after I explained to them why I referred to it the way I did, there was an odd silence on the other end of the phone line, and then a snicker. Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; Stand in His grace, WOS |
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189 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201442 | ||
Dear justme, Strange how so differently we can perceive things. For as you see condemnation, blame, and wrong judgment, I see correction, love in the truth and uplifting with the Word. I’m sorry, so truly sorry, that you feel betrayed. Our witness is so important and the words we use, even on this forum, serve us and others to that extent and in that capacity. Now from what I and others have pointed out to you, regarding what you have posted, if you can’t see the concern your words caused, and how they may have an effect on your own witness, then nothing else I say will. So with that, the best thing for us to do is to take the advice our dear brother hank posted and move on from this topic. I can’t help but feel sorrowful about this whole situation, firstly for your friends, secondly for the feeling of betrayal you apparently have come to. But my dear friend, I stand by what I said in each and every post to you. I’ll take this outcome as an indication to find a more loving and kindhearted way in which to convey my thoughts from now on. I feel at this point that, accompanied with prayer that God works His grace into both situations, is the best I can offer. justme, please see from these words I post that I never intended to guide you to the emotion you feel right now. I’m at a loss to be able to explain just how that makes me feel that you have said that. My last wish was to get to that point. I hope we can move forward from this point and display the loving relationship brothers should show to one another, to God’s glory. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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190 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201420 | ||
Dear justme, Maybe because this is a Bible study forum and it appears you have been pretty adamant in disregarding or at the very least belittling the Scripture references and its efficacy that is being provided to you. Now that may not have been your intention, but when you make statements such as: “Please please, if you do not have a book suggestion written by a current day author do not respond.” and… “You Scripture advice is good, but not what I was looking for, to get them.” and even… “Does anyone know of a book (other than the Bible) I could refer them to”… It appears that you are attempting to forego a biblical answer in lieu of one that by implication would be more appropriate or helpful. My concern, and I think others as well, is that the Word of God is being taken lightly as if it is not capable to provide a sufficient answer in this particular situation. Many Scripture references have been provided so I don’t think it is necessary to post them again. justme, being children of God and showing a massive disrespect to our Father, which we do with every sin against a Holy God, how do you suppose He deals with us as disrespectful and disobedient children? Maybe we should view our own relationships with our children as such and act in a manner similar to the gracious love God shows us. Other than loving your children and doing the best with the gifts God has provided you in bringing them up as just as importantly having a prayerful approach in every way and finally giving the worries over to God, what more can we do? All of this is explained and elucidated very well within God’s word. I don’t mean to seem uncaring or show a lack of compassion, because I would be horribly dejected I know, if I would end up in the same circumstances and pray my Lord does not allow that to happen. But what could I possibly do other than to rely on my God should that come about. After all, He has been and continues to be in the very situation your friends are currently in. 2Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. I admire the desire you have to help your friends in need. I just fear you are approaching it in the wrong manner. You should be uplifting them with the Word of God. I pray they do find comfort and relief from their pain and struggles and may God be glorified in that. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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191 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201387 | ||
Dear Jamison, You can do both, but only one is from the source of all truth. The Lord gives wisdom. We have the responsibility to seek that wisdom to obtain an understanding of the fear of the Lord, and in that, find the knowledge of God. The source of all truth will direct and guide us. Worldly wisdom is sure to lead us astray. Proverbs 3:5,6: 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. The problem as I have read in the thread, is that God’s word has not proven to be sufficient in this case, therefore, extra-biblical sources for wisdom and understanding are desired. My friend, God’s word is always sufficient. Yes it may be beneficial in some way to read of others sharing the same hardships, but it appears to me anyhow, that God’s Word has been given up on in this case and that is dreadful because if divine wisdom doesn’t cut it, what is left is sure not going to and where does that leave us? Proverbs 2:1-9: 1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. 8 He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. 9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path. “We must closely attend to the word of God, for that is the word of wisdom, which is able to make us wise unto salvation, Pro_2:1, Pro_2:2. (1.) We must be convinced that the words of God are the fountain and standard of wisdom and understanding, and that we need not desire to be wiser than they will make us. We must incline our ear and apply our hearts to them, as to wisdom or understanding itself. Many wise things may be found in human compositions, but divine revelation, and true religion built upon it, are all wisdom.” – Matthew Henry “and find the knowledge of God; such a knowledge of God as is not to be found by the light of nature, in the whole volume of the creatures, and in all the writings of the philosophers; no, nor in the law of Moses; for though much of God and his perfections may be seen and known by the things that are made, and much of the will of God by the law he gave; yet by neither of these is the knowledge of God in Christ, which is "life eternal". This only is to be found in the Gospel, and by means of it; here only it is brought to light; and through this men not only find it, but increase more and more in it: herein is a glorious display of his persons and perfections, of his counsels and purposes, of his covenant and promises, of his mind and will, with respect to doctrine and worship; and of the way of peace, life, and salvation, by Jesus Christ; which must serve greatly to engage and excite persons to a diligent search and pursuit after it. And all that is here said is designed to encourage a diligent search after divine things; for, as the poet says, there is nothing so difficult but by searching may be found out.” – John Gill Stand in His grace, WOS |
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192 | Is there proof God has a sense of humor? | Gen 1:27 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201378 | ||
Dear chusarcik, Welcome. Hear is a link to an interesting article at gotquestions.org. I hope you find it informative. http://www.gotquestions.org/God-humor.html Stand in His grace, WOS |
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193 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201376 | ||
Dear Jamison, Welcome to the forum. A question for you if I may; You need comforting and consoling for a problem that seems to be so heavy on your heart, it feels as though it is being crushed. Do you seek refuge in fallible man and hope for the best, or do you seek refuge from an unfailing God and His word knowing the best will be? Seeking the first over the later seems to be a slap in the face of the Creator who demands you seek Him first, does it not? His Word is alive my friend, so live in it. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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194 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201372 | ||
Dear justme, You’re asking again and again for help from a source that may indeed help in some trivial manner, but nonetheless can offer only a personal experience that may or may not relate to the situation your friends are in. The fact of the matter is, the repetitious reference to scripture is the soundest advice you can offer, they being in he ministry should understand that. Who but Christ can effectually calm their worries and comfort them when they need it most. Personally, in times of suffering, we should dwell more heavily in the Word of God for therein lies the answers and the promises of comforting and strengthening when we need it most. A good point is that in our suffering, we can find Christ and pull closer, and it starts with the Word. But so many today feel there is a more viable solution outside of scripture and rather than looking to Christ, we look for other, fallible advice, in which to find comfort. There is something fundamentally wrong with that, don’t you think? The only one, who can heal us in every way, is pushed by the wayside in lieu of something else more appealing at the time, and sometimes, maybe inadvertently, keeps us from pulling closer to our Comforter. “Even in the secular spheres, contemporary Americans are mad after the theology of glory, expecting success on the job, perfect families, and either self-help remedies or government action to solve all our problems. But Americans today cannot handle suffering. We would rather die than suffer. We would rather be killed than suffer. Send for Dr. Kevorkian! But the truth of Christianity is evident in that everyone does, in fact, have problems, struggles, and sufferings. And this can be their point of contact for Christ, who on the cross not only “was wounded for our transgressions” but also “has borne our griefs” and “carried our sorrows” (Isa. 53:4–5).” - Dr. Gene Edward Veith http://www.ligonier.org/tabletalk/2008/3/1048_Glory_Versus_the_Cross For what it is worth, it is apparent how persistent you are in your search to find something to help this couple, and I truly see how desperately you would like to help and I hope you do in a way pleasing to God. But while searching, reflect on how difficult the search has been and wonder if just maybe, the search is in vain, for the answer has been presented and placed in front of you all along. And maybe, just maybe, that is the reason your search has been so difficult. Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. “That hope which hath eternal life for its object is here proposed as the end of scripture-learning. The scripture was written that we might know what to hope for from God, and upon what grounds, and in what way. This should recommend the scripture to us that it is a special friend to Christian hope. Now the way of attaining this hope is through patience and comfort of the scripture. Patience and comfort suppose trouble and sorrow; such is the lot of the saints in this world; and, were it not so, we should have no occasion for patience and comfort. But both these befriend that hope which is the life of our souls. Patience works experience, and experience hope, which maketh not ashamed, Rom_5:3-5. The more patience we exercise under troubles the more hopefully we may look through our troubles; nothing more destructive to hope than impatience. And the comfort of the scriptures, that comfort which springs from the word of God (that is the surest and sweetest comfort) is likewise a great stay to hope, as it is an earnest in hand of the good hoped for. The Spirit, as a comforter, is the earnest of our inheritance.” - Matthew Henry Just some thoughts. Stand in His Grace, WOS |
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195 | Psalm 23:1 - want or do? | Ps 23:1 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201358 | ||
Dear Craig, I may be off on this one, so double check me, but I think it is the “shall” the notes refer to that could be “do". Not the “want”. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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196 | need answer | Bible general Archive 4 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201226 | ||
You know brother lionheart... It’s so hard to let go of worry and anxiety sometimes. I never really looked into how the word is used in scripture. I don’t think I really understood the actual meaning of the word and am now looking at it in a different light especially regarding yours and sister Azure’s notes. Even when I think it could be a positive thing, I’m not so sure it is. I ran across some info from R.C. Sproul that I found interesting and wanted to share as well. Philippians 4:6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. “Elsewhere, the apostle Paul in writing to the Philippians gives them the admonition to be “anxious for nothing,” telling them that the cure for anxiety is found on one’s knees, that it is the peace of God that calms our spirit and dissipates anxiety. Again, we can be anxious and nervous and worried without finally submitting to ultimate despair. This coexistence of faith and spiritual depression is paralleled in other biblical statements of emotive conditions. We are told that it is perfectly legitimate for believers to suffer grief. Our Lord Himself was a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Though grief may reach to the roots of our souls, it must not result in bitterness. Grief is a legitimate emotion, at times even a virtue, but there must be no place in the soul for bitterness. In like manner, we see that it is a good thing to go to the house of mourning, but even in mourning, that low feeling must not give way to hatred. The presence of faith gives no guarantee of the absence of spiritual depression; however, the dark night of the soul always gives way to the brightness of the noonday light of the presence of God.” – R.C Sproul http://www.ligonier.org/tabletalk/2008/3/1042_The_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul From Ligonier Ministries and R.C. Sproul. © Tabletalk magazine. Website: www.ligonier.org/tabletalk. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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197 | wat kine of spice they use in Jesus | John 19:40 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201192 | ||
Dear Eddy and Tania, Here is what Albert Barnes writes about the spices used: "The Jews were accustomed to use myrrh, aloes, and other aromatics in large quantities when they buried their dead. When they were not regularly embalmed, which was a long and tedious process, they enclosed the spices in the folds of the linen, or wrapped the body in it. Spices were sometimes used in such quantities as to form a “heap or bed,” on which the dead body was laid. Thus it is said of Asa 2Ch_16:14, “they laid him in the bed which was filled with sweet odors and spices,” etc. There not being time properly to embalm the body of Jesus, he was buried in this manner. The women who attended him, either not being aware of this, or desirous of showing a further regard for him, returned from the sepulchre and prepared other spices with which to embalm him on the first day of the week, Luk_23:56; Luk_24:1." Stand in His grace, WOS |
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198 | the first love | Rev 2:4 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201157 | ||
Psalms 37:24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. Dear blue.eyes, I imagine there are many who feel, at one time or another, that they have pulled away from that first love. I know I have. However, I have found comfort in the grace of God and knowing that being His, although at times I have seemed let go of Him, He has never and will never let go of me. And when I have turned from Him, He graciously returns me to Him because of the faith He has freely given me, Christ’s intercession as well as the abiding of the Spirit. Jeremiah 31:3 The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. Hebrews 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. 1John 3:9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. God has done so much for us and continues to do so even though we deserve none of it. In knowing that, it should place upon your heart the drive and determination and longing to be as close to Him as you can and to stay there. Micah 7:7 But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me. “When I fall, and am in danger of being dashed in pieces by the fall, yet I shall arise, and recover myself again. I fall, but am not utterly cast down,” Psa_37:24. (3.) “When I sit in darkness, desolate and disconsolate, melancholy and perplexed, and not knowing what to do, nor which way to look for relief, yet then the Lord shall be a light to me, to comfort and revive me, to instruct and teach me, to direct and guide me, as a light to my eyes, a light to my feet, a light in a dark place.” – Matthew Henry 1John 4:19 We love because he first loved us. 2Thessalonoians 3:5 May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. “Confess that a kind reception of you by God must be of grace alone. Nothing but grace can open a door for our returning. Sinners cannot be received of the Lord on any other terms but those of mercy. We would not ask to be dealt with according to our merits; but we thank the Lord that he hath not dealt with us after our sins, nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. As to our sins, we cannot answer him one of a thousand. The Lord must receive us graciously or reject us righteously. Are we not glad that sinners can be received in the name of grace, and find a welcome in the tender mercy of our God? Offer, then, this petition, "Receive us graciously." I am not content merely to talk to you about these gracious words; I want every soul here to use them in personal prayer. Oh, that the Lord would touch all lips by his grace, and lead them to say from the heart—"Lord, receive me, I return to thee. Take away all iniquity, and take me to thyself! Receive me as a subject of thy kingdom. Receive me of thy grace into thy home of love. Receive me into the family of thy redeemed on earth, and then receive me into thy mansion in heaven. 'Receive us graciously.” - C.H. Spurgeon http://www.biblebb.com/files/spurgeon/2192.htm Simply return to Him blue.eyes. Know His grace, react to His grace and live in His grace through faith in Christ. And referring to love, always keep this fact in mind, love is active: 1John 2:2 -5: 2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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199 | Reconciling Scripture verses. | OT general | Wild Olive Shoot | 201125 | ||
Dear parpar, I apologize if I wasn’t clear with the intent of my post. It was in response to your statement concerning your understanding of how a sinner is justified and the importance you appeared to place on the sinner and their acceptance of salvation and it being simply considered the right thing to do. If the implication of your understanding was that faith was the catalyst or instrument, I missed it. Thus the reason I responded as I did. I’m kind of a say what you mean and mean what you say type of guy… I take much at face value especially what I read. I tend not to go looking for hidden or obscure implications unless I am prompted to do so, again, probably me, not reading into your understanding. If your understanding is such that it is nothing we do in justification and that it is wholly on God’s account through our faith in Christ, then I have no disagreement with you on that point, you just didn’t stated it in that manner and I still pick up even in your latest response that you lean somewhat heavily on the human effort. God’s call is effectual parpar, and when He calls us, we respond. So I’m not sure why you seem to emphasize “our acceptance” so much. Ezekiel 36:26,27: 26 And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules. So with that, back to our point of justification as being God’s work and not ours… Romans 3:21-26: 21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; 22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. Ephesians 1:6,7: 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; I scanned over the content of the link you sent and it appeared to indicate the same, that faith is the instrument but it also points out that it is accompanied with the other saving graces and is not a dead faith. Again attributed to God through Christ and not dependant on anything we think we can or cannot do. It’s all according to the mercy of God. Titus 3:4-8: 4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; 7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. I tend to think that there was never a contradiction between Paul and James and that it is really not that difficult to comprehend. The problem is in the approach men take when reading and comparing the two. We fail often, I think, to take into consideration the whole counsel of God’s Word and therefore see things only in part as we read them. We must learn to keep His Word in the constant perspective of 2 Timothy 3:16. The small word “all” is actually a pretty big word in meaning and it is indicative of the fact that we must take it “all” into consideration when we reflect upon God’s glory as well as our salvation and living in His grace. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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200 | Quote on scroll no one can open. | Rev 5:5 | Wild Olive Shoot | 200937 | ||
Dear messiah6986745434, I didn’t do an exhaustive search, but think the below may be what you are referring to. There was one who was able to open it. Revelation 5:2-5: 2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? 3 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. 4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. 5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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