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21 | "Once Saved Always Saved" | NT general Archive 1 | Bob Y. | 25738 | ||
If you are saying the apostles were not Catholic, you very correct. The first Catholic was the emperor Constantine who proclaimed himself "pontifex maximus" :). Bob |
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22 | "Once Saved Always Saved" | NT general Archive 1 | Bob Y. | 25740 | ||
Norrie, I was reading your other post about your problem brother. I just want to encourage you, also, to keep praying for him. It is such a powerful tool we have so readly available to us. God bless you and rejoice in Jesus, Bob |
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23 | "Once Saved Always Saved" | NT general Archive 1 | Bob Y. | 25745 | ||
I believe the Lord's supper is also done to remind us that He is alive within us by the Holy Spirit. We "eat" His flesh and "drink" His blood to remind us of His presents in the temple of our bodies. I can understand why the early Catholic church didn't want people reading the Bible. God bless you, Bob |
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24 | When did God create angels? | Gen 1:1 | Bob Y. | 23845 | ||
The six day period is a division of time. When people refer to the preadamic period, I believe they are refering to a dimension of existance before the creation of time. Time was created as part of a package: time, this world and this universe. Time restrains our existance and envirement it does not restrain God. God is eternal or without beginning and end. He is not idle now, one would have to assume He was not idle before He created time, space and this world. I believe this is what "Loveiskind" is refering to and is supported in scripture. God bless you. |
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25 | how can I eat flesh | Gen 9:4 | Bob Y. | 25373 | ||
I agree that Christians are not bound by any diatary OT laws, but it's interesting that James does discourage the eating of blood in Acts. Act 15:19 "Therefore it is my judgment that we do not trouble those who are turning to God from among the Gentiles, Act 15:20 but that we write to them that they abstain from things contaminated by idols and from fornication and from what is strangled and from blood. Maybe it is because as Christians we have to be conscious of how others view us. |
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26 | how can I eat flesh | Gen 9:4 | Bob Y. | 25742 | ||
Hi Retxar, I agree with you but the way I look at it, you were not off base since the law was "revealed" to Moses but existed from the beginning since God revealed the law to expose man's sin or the fact that man was already breaking the law. "for by the law [is] the knowledge of sin." (Rom 3:20) God might have been giving Noah a little preview. Rejoice in Jesus, Bob |
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27 | how can I eat flesh | Gen 9:4 | Bob Y. | 25743 | ||
It's God again watching out for us because it is also safer in relation to our health, also. Bob |
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28 | Shall the image of Jesus be lifted up? | Ex 20:4 | Bob Y. | 24656 | ||
Kalos, I agree with you to an extent. Jesus did say this to indicate how he would die, but He also said this to indicate how the lost would come to know Him. Strong's shows that the word used for "lifted up" in this verse is: 5312 hupsoo (hoop-so-o) from 5311; TDNT - 8:606,1241; v AV - exalt 14, lift up 6; 20 1) to lift up on high, to exalt 2) metaph. 2a) to raise to the very summit of opulence and prosperity 2b) to exalt, to raise to dignity, honour and happiness What I'm talking about is not to "recrucify" Him but to exalt and glorify Him, lifting Him up in our lives as a light in a world filled with darkness. Luk 11:33 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth [it] in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light. God bless you, Bob |
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29 | Did Moses seen God face to face? | Ex 33:20 | Bob Y. | 26869 | ||
I am sure retxar is right. God the Father is referred to as invisible and Jesus is His image. In the Old Testament, what was seen was the preincarnate Son of God as "the angel of the Lord". Col 1:15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: Gen 16:10 Moreover, the angel of the LORD said to her, "I will greatly multiply your descendants so that they will be too many to count." Gen 16:13 Then she called the name of the LORD who spoke to her, "You are a God who sees "; for she said, "Have I even remained alive here after seeing Him?" Like retxar says, Jesus is God and He always has been, even before He was known to us as Jesus. Rejoice in the Lord, Bob |
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30 | Homosexuality and Christianity? | Leviticus | Bob Y. | 29162 | ||
Tim, I just want to say also that your post is very good. You brought up a good point that I had not thought about that way in point (b). We are all born with a predisposition to what is stated to be sin in God's word. That is a big part of the message of Scripture. Very good! |
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31 | When will I speak/pray in tongues? | Acts 2:6 | Bob Y. | 27828 | ||
Hi ashestobeauty, With respect to your (and many others) feelings on the interpretation of the scriptural meaning of tongues, I feel we have to be careful as Christians in questioning the salvation of a brother or sister on the basis of peripheral views or understandings of tongues or anything else other than belief in Jesus Christ. Rom 14:3 The one who eats is not to regard with contempt the one who does not eat, and the one who does not eat is not to judge the one who eats, for God has accepted him. Rom 14:4 Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. The only requirement for the gift of grace that God has given for the healing of our souls and eternal life is belief (Gk.pisteuo- commit to, trust in, cleave to, and rely on) by faith in Jesus Christ. Belief in the redemptive sacrifice He made for all people on the cross and in His resurrection to the right hand of God will bring a right relationship and eternal life. Rom 3:22 Namely, the righteousness of God which comes by believing with personal trust and confident reliance on Jesus Christ (the Messiah). [And it is meant] for all who believe. For there is no distinction, (Amplified) When those who feel they benefit from speaking in an "unknown" tongue place this requirement on other believing Christians, claiming that they are more "filled" with the Holy Spirit than their counterparts, they label the salvation of fellow Christians as substandard and exalt themselves to a position of higher spiritual understanding of God. This goes against all biblical principals. Ps 35:26 Let them be put to shame and confusion together who rejoice at my calamity! Let them be clothed with shame and dishonor who magnify and exalt themselves over me! (Amplified) Acts 15:19 Therefore it is my opinion that we should not put obstacles in the way of and annoy and disturb those of the Gentiles who turn to God, (Amplified) There is liberty in Jesus to pray and worship Him in any way that will aid us in spiritual growth. 2 Cor 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty (emancipation from bondage, freedom). [Isa. 61:1, 2.] (Amplified) Pray in whatever way you feel comfortable,ashestobeauty, but don't let it become a distraction for others and don't make it a burden on others. We are responsable as mature Christians to correctly use The Gospel to guide those who need salvation or brothers and sisters who seek spiritual growth by not adding certain practices as obsticles that, although it may aid in ones private personal growth, will be a distraction from the real message. 1 Cor 14:23 Therefore if the whole church assembles together and all speak in tongues, and ungifted men or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are mad? There is much controversy on the subject of understanding what is ment by tongues, but this I know, anyone who believes that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior and the Son of God is saved with the only salvation there is and will spend eternity with Him in Heaven. Rejoicing in Jesus, Bob |
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32 | When will I speak/pray in tongues? | Acts 2:6 | Bob Y. | 27939 | ||
Your point for the record is respectfully acknowledged, ashestobeauty. I think what concerned me was an appearance of "belief" in Jesus Christ being placed at a level of comparison to "belief" in an understanding of tongues. Of course belief in Jesus Christ is a conviction, belief in the use of tongues is an opinion. My intent is simply to clearify to anyone who may be browsing through this forum looking for guidance on this subject, that the use of "tongues" (in this manner) is a tool that is beneficial only on an individual basis (1Cr 14:4) and may even be a hinderance when used this way by some believers. It cannot be used as a measuring stick for the maturity of a believer, the "quality" of a person's salvation or the "filling" of the Holy Spirit within a believer. Ashestobeauty, please don't think that I'm implying that you would do this, because reading your responses I'm sure you don't. Unfortunatley there is those that do, and in doing so confuse the real message of the Gospel for many. I read what you wrote concerning how it has helped in your spiritual growth and as a result opened your life to more fully receive God's blessings. First I want to tell you that I rejoice with you in this and praise God for the wonderful blessings and growth you are experiencing. I know that God will continue to richly bless you and your family. One reason that I've been thinking using tongues in this way (as a tool) may work for some people is that it may help them to take their focus off the clutter within their mind, that is a natural result of living in this world with a busy life and schedule, and help them focus on God's leading in their prayers (Psa 46:10) . This being the case, it could be a great tool for some. I have several brothers and sisters in Christ that practice this kind of tongues and I don't question their sincerity. I only find it disturbing when people let it become a distraction for others or use it to exalt themselves. But then it is always unfortunate when you see the church imitating the world. Rejoicing in our Lord, Bob |
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33 | When will I speak/pray in tongues? | Acts 2:6 | Bob Y. | 27940 | ||
Thank you, brother, for your encouragement. God bless you too and have a wonderful holiday and coming year. Bob |
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34 | Are tongues a world language or not? | 1 Corinthians | Bob Y. | 25183 | ||
Hi Martha, I appreciate your response to my question. I agree with you that from Acts 2:6 the apostles were speaking languages of surrounding areas that could be understood by the unsaved people. I believe the purpose for this is well supported in the following verse: 1Cr 14:22 So then tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe but to unbelievers; but prophecy is for a sign, not to unbelievers but to those who believe. I think someone who receives a gift of tongues now may find they have the ability to learn foreign languages easily and spread the gospel to other nationalities of people. Thanks again and God bless you, Bob |
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35 | Speaking in tongues? | 1 Corinthians | Bob Y. | 25752 | ||
Retxar, there is also no scripture evidence that proves it is not an earthly language. According to Strongs it is "the language or dialect used by a particular people distinct from that of other nations" I'm not critizing those who use it as an aid to their prayers. I do critizes those who claim to other believers that because they do use it in that way they are more "filled" with the Holy Spirit than their counterparts telling them that it is a requirement to being filled with the Spirit. This is nonsense! It is also most definately against Scripture and is being used for self exaltation. I have Christian brothers and sisters that I love very much that practice tongues in this way but never claim it is a requirement for being filled or more filled with the Spirit. 1Cr 12:4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 1Cr 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized 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. Gal 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Rejoice in our Lord, Bob |
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36 | Speaking in tongues? | 1 Corinthians | Bob Y. | 25890 | ||
Retxar, I agree with you completely. I believe your first scriptural referance 1Co 13:1 says it. Does it matter whether we speak languages of men or of angels, if we don't have love are we not just a noisy gong? Those who show the attitude of “look what God gave me and not you” are not displaying an attitude of love and concern for fellow believers For every scripture reference concerning tongues there are arguments for both views, but what is important is that we encourage people to believe and grow in Jesus, not trying to falsley make them feel that their relationship with Him is in some way substandard because they are not showing one gift or another. Thank you for your responses, brother. Grace and piece to you, also. Bob |
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37 | Franklin Graham's view of Moslem faith | 1 Cor 2:10 | Bob Y. | 24002 | ||
Thanks Indy, I appreciate the correction. I should have checked that closer before I wrote it. I was thinkiing more of the result than the timeline. It's sad that the misinterpretation of scripture by both Christian and Jewish institutions have contributed so much to the growth of this perverse false religion that will lead so many to distruction. Now that it has grown so much, we are under pressure again to misinterpret scripture so that Christianity can show itself to be "socially tolerant" We just need to love the mideastern people and pray that there eyes are opened and that they will be saved. Thank you brother, and God bless you, Bob |
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38 | Consequences of premarital sex? | 1 Cor 6:16 | Bob Y. | 29073 | ||
Nuff for me. | ||||||
39 | Thank you | 1 Cor 12:14 | Bob Y. | 25370 | ||
Jenna, your very welcome. What I said is from my own experience and I'm sure that their are some Episcopal churches that may encourage a more personal relationship with Jesus. Continue to seek God through the Bible with the assumption (faith)that it is His infalable word and He will open it's secrets for your heart. Search for a church that exaults Jesus, believes the Bible is the inerrant word of God and encourages it's study on the individual level. In Christ's Love, Bob |
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40 | Is paradise hell? | Ephesians | Bob Y. | 26734 | ||
I agree with EdB. Abraham, Moses the prophets and saints of the Old Testament could not have entered into Heaven until Jesus made Himself the perfect sacrifice that could forever cover their sinfulness, since each of them had been using animal sacrifices during their life to cover their sins before God. Since they could not enter Heaven and be in the presents of God, they had to be in a sort of holding area refered to as "Paradise" or "Abraham's bosom". I believe that, from the cross, Jesus decended into this holding area and preached the salvation He was providing to them by his sacrifice. They accepted Him as their savior and were released into Heaven. 1Pe 3:19 By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; Mat 27:52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, Mat 27:53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. Mat 8:11 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. Now this holding area is empty. The only ones that are in Hell now are there awaiting the "White Throne Judgement" of Revelations 20:11-12 and the second death. Press toward the mark, Bob |
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