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201 | Reconciling Scripture verses. | OT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 200622 | ||
parpar, Sorry for the delay in responding. I've been out of town. I would disagree. Compare Deuteronomy 5:9 with Deuteronomy 7:9-10. Also, in regards to Ezekiel 18:17 read the rest of chapter 18. Steve |
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202 | Reconciling Scripture verses. | OT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 200500 | ||
parpar, Consider in Deuteronomy 5:9 "... of those who hate Me" and in Ezekiel 18:17 "...but executes My ordinances, and walks in My statutes..." Deuteronomy 5:9 (NASB) 'You shall not worship them or serve them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, and on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me, Ezekiel 18:17 (NASB) he keeps his hand from the poor, does not take interest or increase, but executes My ordinances, and walks in My statutes; he will not die for his father's iniquity, he will surely live. Steve |
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203 | INVITATION | NT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 200030 | ||
I am judging the none biblical teaching which has no biblical foundation. This teaching is a good example of the need for the church to make sure they protect the flock from worldly influence. I am not saying that everything a church does is acceptable. One example from the internet presented out of context of the whole is not something one could address adequately. It in no way provides enough information for one to understand the intent of the church. Now again, it appears your view of this issue is clouded with worldly standards. As you close your post, you once again give evidence of this by saying " As for privacy not being a Biblical standard, I disagree. Being a church member does not grant one carte blanche to stick one's nose into the business of others." This is not at all about sticking one's nose into the business of others! Consider all that has been said on the matter already. Steve |
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204 | INVITATION | NT general | humbledbyhisgrace | 200020 | ||
Irish Eyes, Perhaps the view of this topic is clouded because worldly standards are mixed with biblical standards (i.e. "invasion of privacy"). This says to me self is set above all else even in the matters of God and the body of Christ, His Church. There certainly is no biblical foundation for this. If so, someone please correct me with scripture because I have never read nor heard of such. Actually, it seems to me to completely contradict scripture and the natural reaction from one who has come to know the Lord. What place does this have in the body of Christ? Steve |
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205 | Is it easy for God to forgive? | Matt 6:15 | humbledbyhisgrace | 199986 | ||
I see! No, it was me who was not clear enough! Poor choice of words on my part. The intent of "acting out of his nature" was to say by nature He was acting so to speak. In other words, not going against his nature, but that it comes forth from His nature. If I would have meant it as you interpreted I would have said acting outside of His nature. Again, poor choice of words on my part. “Acting out” is a term used in my neck of the woods so I guess I have a bad habit of saying it myself :-) Steve |
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206 | Is it easy for God to forgive? | Matt 6:15 | humbledbyhisgrace | 199980 | ||
Now I'm confused :-) Help me out here brother. Where do I say "He was going against His nature?" Steve |
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207 | Is it easy for God to forgive? | Matt 6:15 | humbledbyhisgrace | 199974 | ||
Thank you for the kind words Brother! Take a look at Doc's response to me in case you haven't seen it. He points out something I failed to get across in my post. On the subject of God's compassion. Wow! I can't begin to tell you how many times I have set here and cried after reading His word and thinking about His ways. Having such a vast knowledge of my own sinfulness, I am forever amazed by His love and mercy. Steve |
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208 | Is it easy for God to forgive? | Matt 6:15 | humbledbyhisgrace | 199973 | ||
I know Brother. I sort of left my reverse question hanging in the wind :-) I was trying to draw a contrast between God's nature and our way of looking at things but I did a poor job editing my original :-( Thank you for putting it back on track! Steve |
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209 | Tithing, Giving, Itemizing | Rom 13:1 | humbledbyhisgrace | 199808 | ||
Cheri, Hopefully, the giving has nothing to do with what one might get back at the end of the year. We (in the US) are required by law to pay taxes. Scripture directs us to pay them (Romans 13:7). The way our tax is structured, you are allowed by law to take certain deductions. If you claim the deductions, and qualify, you get a portion of that back. So, you are abiding by the law of the land which we are told to do. It would seem to me the only way you could avoid the issue your concerned with, bound or unbound, is if you did not claim the deduction in the first place. The lawful deductions are benefits built into our tax system. Giving is a benefit as it is a blessing from God. Both are meant for your good. Enjoy them! :-) My opinion based on my limited knowledge! Steve |
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210 | Repentance, how many times? | Luke 15:20 | humbledbyhisgrace | 199721 | ||
Amen! On the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) Steve |
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211 | Repentance, how many times? | Luke 15:20 | humbledbyhisgrace | 199718 | ||
Greetings militaryguy! Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! Are you a Christian? God Bless, Steve |
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212 | sharing our faith to unbelievers so hard | 1 Cor 1:18 | humbledbyhisgrace | 199450 | ||
Jman, From your previous post: "With out the overwhelming historical, scientific, and archeological evidence to support the Bible's claims, we might as well tell the unbelieving to believe in Santa Claus, Roudolph, and the Easter Bunny." I beg to differ! I for one was presented with absolutely no historical, scientific or archaeological evidence to support the Bible nor the claims of the bible. Ney! It was but one verse spoken to me from the word of God by a man scared to death for me as he (my brother) realized I was lost. I have to say brother, your statement reveals much. I will not pretend to know, but from your statement I do wonder of your faith in, and understanding of, God's word and the power of it. From your previous post: "On top of that, I point you to the Great Commission and ask you a similar question that you asked me. Who are we to speak for God? Why does God need our help in revealing himself? Apparently there is something we contribute when witnessing to an unbeliever because we are commanded to "Go" and "Teach". Obviously, it is not His need of our help. He is the God who spoke the world into existence. He needs nothing of us! He chose His children to be the vessel to go (don't miss this part) "teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always , even to the end of the age." (Matthew 18:20 NASB). And let it not be over looked, it is by His authority (v 18). We go brother, but we go teaching them all that He has commanded us. Not what the world would have us teach! And He is there with us. We are not there to do anything within our own power. Our part is simple. We obey! From your previous post: "Now, in the sources your mentioned, it is a communication between Christians. But look at Paul's message on Mar's hill. Where does he begin? He begins with using a altar attributed to "An unknown god" as his starting point. He used a secular religious Icon to witness. " No! He did not use a secular religious icon to witness. Your reaching here! He pointed to it only to point out their ignorance. His witness was preaching the gospel of God to them! Read more!!! Consider this same approach when you are ask a question by an unbeliever out of ignorance! Steve |
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213 | sharing our faith to unbelievers so hard | 1 Cor 1:18 | humbledbyhisgrace | 199443 | ||
Greetings Brother, No, I would have to disagree. There is a fundamental fallacy to believe the bible needs our support or that we can or should witness with secular (worldly) arguments. Who are we to prop up God? How can darkness illuminate light? What do we have that could possibly add to the gospel? As a reminder... 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (NASB) 15:3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 15:4 and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, It is profound that Paul points out, "according to the Scriptures"!!! It is Christ that is spoken of. Not Paul's credibility. No sir, he preaches the gospel! He knows the truth and there he stands! What need is there for anything else? And boldly with pride! Romans 1:16-17 (NASB) 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 1:17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "BUT THE RIGHTEOUS man SHALL LIVE BY FAITH." By faith! Faith that man himself cannot muster on his own. Faith that never has or never will come from worldly arguments or views! Faith that God says comes through hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17). It is His truth, the message of Christ which is revealed throughout the old testament and new that one must hear and that we must share with the lost! Here we must stand and never be lead away to believe His word is only valuable once we in our own power have convinced someone of anything. I leave you with this... John 17:14-21 (NASB) 17:14 "I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 17:15 "I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one. 17:16 "They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 17:17 "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth. 17:18 "As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. 17:19 "For their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth. 17:20 "I do not ask on behalf of these alone, but for those also who believe in Me through their word; 17:21 that they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. Steve |
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214 | sharing our faith to unbelievers so hard | 1 Cor 1:18 | humbledbyhisgrace | 199409 | ||
Greetings Jman, On your point about "churchese" and secular terms I wanted to add something here. I would like to remind everyone of this. Hebrews 4:12 (NASB) For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Isaiah 55:11 (NASB) So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it. Romans 10:17 (NASB) So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Personally, I have no faith in any secular argument! Witnessing is not about us being able to convince someone. It is not an intellectual understanding that will change the person. There is no secular argument that has the power to save! I was reading an article one time that was teaching the church how to speak to people on the abortion issue. Their approach was similar in that they were saying people may not believe in the bible and may not understand what you are saying. So, they recommended you study the secular arguments in favor of abortion and use their recommended secular arguments against abortion to discuss the issue with people. In other words, take your most powerful weapon and place it on the shelf! At this point it was obvious to me the enemy had already defeated them! If we are to be of any affect in our witnessing, it must be done by the power of God's word and the power of the Holy Spirit! This seems to me to be what we (Christians) must trust in, cling to, and understand if we are to witness affectively. Let's face it, there is already a great lack of understanding on the part of the one who is lost. Steve |
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215 | PRESERVATION is it true? | Bible general Archive 4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 199375 | ||
Greetings budderfligh! Not to worry! Many times people will stop in and not take the time to read the Terms of Use. The age thing is one of the hard ones because no one wants to discourage them. However, our host has their reasons and from what has been seen from most underage posters I would have to agree it's a good idea. I can understand your position! I get excited when anyone seeks to study the word! Regardless of their age! :-) You did great by encouraging them and urging them to press on! Praise God and may He bless your ministry that He will be glorified to many! Steve |
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216 | Saved from what? | 2 Tim 4:3 | humbledbyhisgrace | 198897 | ||
'Let me restate this: Our message has paled and become effeminate because it fails to expose the dilemma of the human condition in any convincing way and virtually forgets the judgment to follow. We have preached in such a way as to cause people to say, “Saved from what?”' - Jim Elliff | ||||||
217 | homosexuality | Lev 20:13 | humbledbyhisgrace | 198889 | ||
Nick, Bible thumping? Wow! Have you read the bible? Throughout, God has pointed out the sinfulness of man. You are aware the Scriptures are inspired by God Himself right (2 Timothy 3:16)? You have given much opinion in this post and your post to Deputy but nothing of scripture to offer. Sorry, but it sounds more like a Joel Osteen sermon then anything from the word of God and very bad advise to one trying to lead one to Christ! I noted your dislike of theology in your profile. Interesting seeing how your theology of universalism is the very thing that causes you to fail to place any importance on sin. After all, what need does one have to worry about sin and God's justice if everyone is going to be saved right? Let's just call it "Bible thumping"! Geez! |
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218 | homosexuality | Lev 20:13 | humbledbyhisgrace | 198876 | ||
Nick, Brother, he is already isolated! It is essential that he be made aware of his sin! If one is blinded to their sin, how is it possible to have a repentant heart? What need would one find for forgiveness if they are not aware of the sin in their life and the desperate situation they are in? He needs to be aware of his sin and be made aware that God not only exercises lovingkindness and righteousness, but also JUSTICE! And he delight’s in these things (Jeremiah 9:24)! It is a watered down gospel we teach if we fail to point out the sinfulness of man. It serves to dilute His grace and glory. It is written, the Spirit of God comes as a helper (John 16:7) to convict the world of sin and righteousness and judgment (John 16:8)! If he comes to convict the world of sin, why would we His people shy away from pointing this out to those who are in danger of the wrath of God? Certainly this does not honor God. Steve |
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219 | salvation | Bible general Archive 4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 198737 | ||
Steeno, Perhaps it is your cryptic way of discussing scripture. The intent of this forum is for bible study not controversy. We are not interested in the philosophies of men! We need only look at the world today and see where that gets us! Enough is enough! Steve |
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220 | salvation | Bible general Archive 4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 198704 | ||
For a little biblical perspective on the matter, see Deuteronomy 8:4, Matthew 4:4 and Isaiah 55:8-9. Steve |
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