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21 | The Red Writing | Rev 1:1 | kw5kw | 141923 | ||
I was just thinking. In the OT why don't we have Blue, for instance, letters for what our LORD sayeth? ... Just a question. | ||||||
22 | is masterbation bad | Matt 5:27 | kw5kw | 141899 | ||
Yes masturbation is a sexual sin. Ephesians 5:3 “But among you there must not be either sexual immorality, impurity of any kind, or greed, as these are not fitting for the saints.” (Net Bible) Ephesians 5:3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; (KJV) Ephesians 5:3 But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints; (NASB) Ephesians 5:3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. (NIV) This is the major verse that says masturbation is a sin! I have given you four examples from four different translations. I like the way they all say it, but the NIV really puts it into words that mortal man can understand the best because that version says … “holy people.” I think if we’re saved then we become Holy. (Lets save this for another thread, ok guys, don’t jump on me for not posting a scripture reference about this here, I’m concentrating on sexual impurity here, thanks anyway for thinking about it though.). For Jesus said in Matthew 5:26 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ 27 “But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (NIV) This says anything that gives you the hint of thinking of taking a woman (or man for that matter) to bed is a sin. What else is masturbation? You just don’t have that object of your sexual desire to consummate the act, so you improvise. You have sinned according to God’s law. I want to let you know that you are not alone in this. Most men have done this. I’ll admit that I have. I knew that it was a sin. I was pointed to a book by God. I picked this book up several times in the Christian bookstore that I now frequent. Finally, while watching Charles Stanley one Sunday morning he was doing the a series on the “Landmines in the Path of the Believer” This one was the first one on pride. It caused me to go to his web site and do an expanded study of his word. The whole series was there and there is one on Landmines in the Path of the Believer: Part Four - Sexual Sins . I opened the link and started reading. There he reverences the same book that I’d picked up and put back down several times. “Every Man’s Battle” by Stephen Arterburn. I read this page with zeal. I went out and purchased the book, and read it in two and a half days. For you see I had the same problem you stated you have. I have learned thru proper scripture listed in the book, how to avoid any temptations in the modern world. I wish I had that book with me, but I left it at home, and I’m at work writing this to you. 1 Corinthians 6:13 “… The body is not meant for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.” This is very true. Learn how to not look at a woman for anything but a person, not as an object of sexual desire. Remember Matthew 5:26-27 once again. If you even look at a woman lustfully, then you are sinning. Don’t see a woman and take a ‘free peek’ down her blouse, it’s a sin. Don’t open a door for a woman so that you might watch her walk, that’s a sin. Open the door to be courteous, then look away. Look at the floor, look at the ceiling, don’t watch her ‘wiggle’. If the Coors twins come on during the NFL game you’re watching, don’t look, change the channel for 60 seconds. Don’t watch shows like “Desperate Housewife’s” that are full of sexual content, watch a religious station instead. Don’t pick up a Playboy, or any magazine similar to or worse than, for any reason. Avoid sexual web sites and binary newsgroups, as they will lead to eternal damnation. Romans 13:13 “Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.” (NIV) Yes, by all means live a pure life, it can be done. I’ve learned to not look at a woman in a lustful nature. I don’t pick up the newspaper’s Sunday morning papers ads any more, you’ll understand after you read the book (“Every Man’s Battle”) about this. Lets look at Galatians 5:19: Here Paul states what the sins are, you notice what’s first “The acts of the sinful nature are obvious, sexual immorality,…” and if you can 1 Thessalonians 5:22 “Avoid every kind of evil.” Then you can start on your way to redemption. God will help you through this problem. You can stop, you will stop, as I will pray for you. As stated in Titus 2: 11” For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.” Amen. I hope this will help you, Your brother in Christ, Russ |
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23 | Wisdom vs. knowledge | Prov 1:7 | kw5kw | 141832 | ||
You acquire knowledge by learning, going to school, reading books, watching instructional viedo's, etc. We learned that we gain knowledge from Genises 2. We as the human race gained the ability to learn when Eve gave Adam the fruit from the tree of knowledge. You notice that in Gen 2:9 (And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.) that we didn't eat of the tree of wisdom. You can see that God gives us wisdom by these verses: 1Ki 3:28 And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God [was] in him, to do judgment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1Ki 4:29 And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that [is] on the sea shore. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1Ki 4:30 And Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east country, and all the wisdom of Egypt. You acquire wisdom from God (Exd 36:2 And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, [even] every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it: ) so that you will know how to use the knowledge. You attain knowledge by learning. You can learn from experience. You touch your hand on a hot stove as a child. You burn your hand. You have now learned knowledge that the stove will burn your hand. You have gained wisdom if you use that knowledge to not touch the stove again. Therefore man can gain knowledge. God gives the wisdom to use the knowledge for His purposes. Your brother in Christ, Russ |
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24 | How do we know that we are truly saved? | 1 John 3:24 | kw5kw | 141652 | ||
There have been answers that actually point to scriptures, as the second part of the question referred to, and there have been answers that have taken 30 minutes of reading and re-reading to almost comphrend. I'm taking a simple answer. You KNOW you're saved when two things happen: 1) When you no longer have any guilty conscience from sinning. If you don't sin, you don't have a guilty conscience. This happens when you are following ALL of God's Commandments. 2) You have the "warm fuzzies" that the Holy Ghost, that is now living inside you, gives to you. I am trying my absolute best to "bounce my eyes" to avoid any sin that comes in through the # 1 portal of sin. It's hard, but it works! Avoiding any television show that has a hint of immorality... ie "Desprate Housewifes" all soaps, etc. Looking away during beer commercials (bikini twins). By doing these things I am trying my best to live in the 21st century and keep impure thoughts out of my life. (I was there, NO LONGER!) THANK GOD AND JESUS!!! Next, remove impure thoughts from your life. Don't just open a door for a woman so you can follow her 'wiggle'. Open to be courtious, not to oggle her rear. The eyes and mind are the two most important inputs of our body. Train them to do God's work and you can begin to live as God wants you to. Once you do this, the 'warm-fuzzies' become a part of your life, and you know you're saved. Personal experience has taught me this. Your friend with Christ. Russ |
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25 | Which book in the Bible do I commence | Bible general Archive 2 | kw5kw | 141388 | ||
It might not be the book of the Bible that you’re having trouble with as much as the language of the interpretation that you’re using. The King James Version used the language of the time of the translation, i.e. 1611. To me it is hard to understand at first. Although, it’s what I grew up with in church. It’s probably the reason I could never read the Bible. I’d read it on Sundays, and put it down through the rest of the week. I could never get past all the thee’s, thou’s, shaltnot’s and wherefore’s.” We were given a paraphrased Living Bible when we were married by my mother-in-law. I never could read it either. It just wasn’t the Bible to me. Then came the NIV. They put the Bible into today’s language and I could understand it. I picked it up and haven’t put it down since. Now, I have 2 different study Bibles in NIV. One different reference bible in NIV. A 'standard' Holy Bible in KJV, a reference Bible in KJV. A copy of the Net Bible with it's study notes. I also have the Living Letters translation that puts still a different light on the words as well. I use the web, currently, to access the other translations that I don't have in print form. So, you might try a different version of the Bible. Try on the web. NASB is here on this site. http://www.blueletterbible.org/ is another site that offers a more 'literal' version such as KJV or NASB. The English Standard Version can be found here: http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/browse/ . The Net Bible, an entirely different translation, can be found here: http://www.bible.org/default.asp . This site has a bunch of study materials just like the blueletterbible.org site. The Net Bible is very close to the NIV, but still a bit different. For beginning Bible readers, I would right now highly recommend the Daily Study Bible from Zondervan publishing. Either in the NIV (recommended for readability in today's English ( you can see it at: http://www.zondervanbibles.com/0310919797.htm )) or the KJV. Personally, I feel that you can't have too many translations. What one doesn't make clear, a slightly different viewpoint, or wording of a passage might bring the passage into the light and make it clear for you to understand. I hope this helps. Russ |
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26 | Why God allows such tragedy | Bible general Archive 2 | kw5kw | 140844 | ||
God does not give us the answer to every question, although you can be shure he has a purpose in (reason for) everything that happens, either good or bad. Look at Job. Prosperous he was, he had all that he could want. He had large loving family, property, posessions. When Satin took it ALL away (with God's permission), did he curse God? No, he continued with praises. God was so pleased with Job, that he gave Job twice all that he had taken away. Job 42:10-17. So, I cannot answer why, no one can. But, you can be sure, there is ultimately a very devine reason. |
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27 | Scriptural support? | Bible general Archive 2 | kw5kw | 140740 | ||
A symbol that shows your belief in God and Jesus, I feel, is ok. You are not worshiping the symbol. The symbol, wither it a cross or a fish, is just allowing others to assertain that you are indeed a Christian, and that you beleive strongly enough that you want others to know. After all, all Christian demoninations have been using the cross as a symbol for 2000 years now. Statues, however, should be advoided at all costs. Acts 17:16 - 34. I'm still unsure about pictures (of God or Jesus) in the home, ok to look at in museums I guess. Movies such as 'the 10 Commandments', ok to watch, not to worship the movie. Art (pictues and movies) can be a wonderful teaching tool if used correctly. My humble opinion, for what it's worth. Russ |
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28 | NIV bible | Bible general Archive 2 | kw5kw | 139857 | ||
To me it's much easier to read and understand than the KJV (AV). As an example here are two completely random verses, I just opened my KJV and this is what I saw: Luke X:8 (KJV) "And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you: Here is the corresponding NIV version: Luke X:8 (NIV) " When you enter a town and are welcomed, eat what is set before you. The NIV is just easier to read. It has been translated into "modern" English, and not the "Kings English" of the early 17th century. Phrases such as: "Verily, Verily I say unto you..." and puts them into the modern: "I tell you the truth..." Hope this helps Russ |
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29 | Can a man be with another man | Bible general Archive 2 | kw5kw | 122784 | ||
Leviticus 18:22 You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination. Leviticus 20:13 If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall surely be put to death; their blood is upon them. And Romans 1: 18 to end -- paying attenion to v27 God's Wrath on Unrighteousness 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. 21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles. 24 Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, 25 because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen. 26 For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; 27 and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error. 28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. 29 They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, 30 slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, 31 foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless. 32 Though they know God's decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them. |
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