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21 | Where was Jesus at during three days in | Luke 23:43 | childoftheking | 41023 | ||
Searcher, The question raised was, Where was Jesus at during three days in the tomb? What is your answer then to this question? you said "That is one that...but," What does that statement mean? bgg |
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22 | Did God elect me? Or did I elect Him? | John 6:37 | childoftheking | 36128 | ||
Greetings Chynna, There's nothing wrong and certainly nothing to be ashamed of in sharing your testimony. It may be that someone else has gone through, or is going through what you did and be helped by what you've shared. There are many who are or have been disobedient or resistant to what the Lord wants us to do and I myself have been this way in times past and it's hard for the Lord to work with us when we don't do what he wants. It's kind of like this, If the Lord gives us step 1, as in he wants us to do something, then we'll never get to step # 2 if we don't complete step 1, and this is what I think he meant by losing you. I personally don't believe that Baptism is a prerequisite of Salvation, but of obedience after we're saved, which seems to be your case. You can do a search concerning baptism also. I believe that God has a hand in all Salvations as far as drawing them. John 6:44 "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day." John 12:32 "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me." It may also be that after reading the throng of posts on the subject of election that your curiosity will still not be satisfied and if that's the case then I suggest you ask another question. God Bless bgg |
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23 | Study the Word, Calvin, or Aminian??? | John 6:65 | childoftheking | 35258 | ||
Thank you Joe for the welcome and your reply. Interesting choice of verse too by the way :) So from what you say here, and by your profile name, I gather that you're a follower of Calvin? An ism is a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school. From http://www.xenos.org/classes/principles/cpu1w6.htm#a4 Calvinism: This term is actually a misnomer. Calvin did not emphasize predestination in his Institutes (only 4 chapters). Calvin warned against delving too deeply into this subject (John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book 3, Chapter 21, section 1). However, it became the controlling principle in Reformed Theology, expressed by the Synod of Dort in 1618-1619. I respect your views and thank you again for your reply. Peace and Joy in the Lord bgg |
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24 | Study the Word, Calvin, or Aminian??? | John 6:65 | childoftheking | 35417 | ||
Hello Makarios, As you call yourself an Arminian, I thank you for sharing a non defensive point of view. I don't completely understand what you meant in the second sentence of the second paragraph. I will need to ponder what you meant concerning grace. I too believe in eternal security and I also believe in the sovereignty of God. I believe before the world was formed, that God knew exaclty who was to accept Jesus as their saviour and who wasn't. God knows all future events in my opinion and I believe that Jesus died for everyone. I believe that the Holy Spirit draws people to Jesus but all do not accept him. The bible does say that no one can come to Jesus unless God draws them right? No one can seek out Jesus on their own if I'm not mistaken? What about the rich young man who came seeking Jesus about how to obtain eternal life? So one can say that he was drawn to Jesus by the Holy Spirit but did not accept the Words of Jesus on how to obtain eternal life. He walked away and chose to reject our Lord. It also begs another question. The bible teaches that we are to come as we are and that there is nothing we have to do of ourselves to obtain Salvation. Why then did this man have to sell all he had? I kind of think that if he accepted what Jesus said in his heart that he wouldn't have had to sell everything. Kind of in the same fashion as how God stopped Moses from sacrificing his son. Just some thoughts. Thank you again for sharing your beliefs. Peace and Joy in Jesus, bgg |
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25 | Divisions and disunity?? | John 17:21 | childoftheking | 35595 | ||
Brian, Before I go and answer your question, I would like you to tell me what just what it is you think my position to be. Love and Peace in Jesus bgg |
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26 | Divisions and disunity?? | John 17:21 | childoftheking | 35649 | ||
Brian My point is how non-believers see Christians. I am not focusing on or attacking any denominations. My point is the contention between Christians must be kept to a minimum. Non believers watch Christians very closely to see how we act and respond to situations, what we say, how we live and what we believe. Some have said that we should be perfect if we're to profess that we're Christians and followers of Jesus. Romans 14, Ephesians 4 My point with Denominations is that between Lutheran, Protestant, Episcopalian, Congregationalist, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Adventist, Pentecostal, Evangelical and whatever other Denominations are out there, it can be intimidating to some. They wonder why there are so many different religions and denominations and wonder which is right or if it's even worth it. Me, I am simply a born again Christian!! No better or worse than anyone in a particualr Denomination. As per Mark 9:38 – 40: I’m not exactly sure what this verse has to do with what I’m trying to get across. I am certainly not going to forbid any one from preaching the Gospel and I certainly don’t judge anyone but if I don’t believe something is scriptural I will voice my opinion. I am certainly not always correct. Why did Jesus tell John not to forbid him? It is only God who knows the heart of man It’s obvious from the passages below that everyone that uses the Name of Jesus will not get to heaven. Matthew 7 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Does this answer your question Brian? bgg |
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27 | the best Manuscripts? | Acts | childoftheking | 36475 | ||
Thank you Makarios for your thoughts and the web site. bgg |
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28 | the best Manuscripts? | Acts | childoftheking | 36480 | ||
Tim, Thanks, You did a fine job in expanding my knowledge in this area along with Makarios' reply and the web site. I don't particularly care for the NIV translation but I don't see much need for worry here. It makes sense why some verses are not included although they show most in the footnotes. God Bless bgg |
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29 | What does Fear God really mean? | Acts 13:16 | childoftheking | 35392 | ||
Hello Hank, Thanks for the additons to the meaning of "fear of the Lord". Jesus, old Buddy eh? Well we are supposed to have a personal relationship with him but that's worse than introducing ones wife as your old buddy. Your wife should be your best friend outside of our Lord but the beginning of that prayer is not at all how to address our Lord. What "old master preachers" would you be referring to? Thanks for the welcoming words and I will be visiting this forum for as you say "to receive nourishment, and to nourish others all to the Glory of God". Of course as long as it does not take me away from my personal time of studying the word and being alone with the Lord. :) Peace and Joy in Jesus bgg |
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30 | What does Fear God really mean? | Acts 13:16 | childoftheking | 35406 | ||
Hey I like that one about how John reacted in Rev. 1 Joe. Very good indeed, and the Lord's wonderful, compassionate response as Jesus touched him on the shoulder and said "Fear Not, I am the first and the last, I am he that liveth and was dead and behold, (I love that word)I am alive for evermore..." Praise God, That's great stuff!! bgg |
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31 | What does Fear God really mean? | Acts 13:16 | childoftheking | 35408 | ||
You ever think that after all the time John the Baptist was out there preaching of the coming of our Saviour that when he finally saw Jesus and said "Behold, the Lamb of God...", that he said it loudly, with enthusiasm, and with an emphatic, assertive exuberance? |
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32 | Invite Jesus into you LIFE, not HEART... | Rom 6:23 | childoftheking | 35475 | ||
CDBJ, All I know sir is that we are commanded to Love God with all our Heart and our Soul and our Mind and all of our strength. The Bible may not express that we have to say these exact words "please come into my heart" but many passages in the Bible state that God, Jesus, the Word must be believed in our Heart, with all of our heart, and must enter our heart. It’s pretty clear that we need to Believe in our Heart (not the organ as Centurian nonsensically talks about) and confess with our mouth. 1 cor 2:8-9 says "....the wisdom which none of the rulers of this age has understood; for if they had understood it they would not have crucified the Lord of glory; 9 but just as it is written, "THINGS WHICH EYE HAS NOT SEEN AND EAR HAS NOT HEARD, AND which HAVE NOT ENTERED THE HEART OF MAN, ALL THAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM." We are told in 1 Pet 3:15 "but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence" Col 3:15 " let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts..." Rom 10 8-9 which was mentioned in a previous post “But what does it say? "THE WORD IS NEAR YOU, IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART"--that is, the word of faith which we are preaching 9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; we must also have a repentant heart as in Rom 2:5 Acts 8:37 "And Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."] Rom 10:10 for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. Thanks for listening Peace and Joy in Jesus Barry |
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33 | Does satan's army have military ranking? | Rom 8:37 | childoftheking | 41170 | ||
CDBJ, All good points you make. As far as Satan goes, I stand on the word. I will not fear what Satan can do. Yes he's clever and knows our weaknesses, but if we stand firm in the Faith, in the Lord and put on the whole armor of God, then he's quite limited to what he can do. James 4:7 "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." I submit myself to God and resist the devil and he has to flee because the Word says so. 1 John 4:4 "You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” 2 Timothy 1:7 "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind". 1 John 2:13 “I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I have written to you, children, because you know the Father. 14 I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.” John 16:33 "These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” 1 John 5:4 “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith.” We are above the enemy only because we have Jesus in us. Love in Christ. Happy Easter bgg |
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34 | RELIGION HOMEWORK HELP | Rom 12:2 | childoftheking | 40145 | ||
Sure Paul Said; "I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means save some." But that doesn't include preaching a "different form of the Gospel". There is only one Gospel and it is written in the Bible. Any deviation from the Bible and it does not come from the Holy Spirit. Paul also said in Romans 16:17 "Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them" Galatians 1:6 "I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; 7 which is really not another; only there are some who are disturbing you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed! 9 As we have said before, so I say again now, if any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, he is to be accursed! 10 For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ" Love in Christ bgg |
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35 | RELIGION HOMEWORK HELP | Rom 12:2 | childoftheking | 40343 | ||
LimeJuice, I am not questioning your Salvation, Just this play. This is all I said: "But that doesn't include preaching a "different form of the Gospel". There is only one Gospel and it is written in the Bible. Any deviation from the Bible and it does not come from the Holy Spirit." The rest of the previous post is directly out of the Bible: Can you truly say that this play does not deviate from the Bible? The play has Jesus saying: "There's too many of you -- don't push me, There's too little of me -- don't crowd me, Heal yourselves". This is not the Jesus in the Bible. Just some quotes by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Weber “"It happens that we DON'T SEE CHRIST AS GOD but simply the right man at the right time at the right place." So said Tim Rice as quoted in Time, November 9, 1970, page 47” Tim Rice said, "I regard Christ as a man, placing him on a human level." Quoted from Seventeen magazine, March 1971. Webber is quoted in Rolling Stone, December 2, 1970 as saying, "I personally don't think that Jesus is God." One can draw his or her own conclusion but for someone to not think that Jesus is God, how can Jesus possibly be portrayed biblically? bgg |
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36 | How is comunion only symbolic? | 1 Cor 11:29 | childoftheking | 39163 | ||
You are right in that we have to look at the entire passage, especially where the words "examine himself" are concerned. I realize this post is almost a year old but the teaching of having to confess our sins or right any wrongs before we partake of the Lord's Supper is not what Paul was talking about but it is still taught this way. Jesus himself simply said "do this in remembrance of me". The Lord’s Supper back then was not just a piece of a cracker and a little grape juice but were feasts. The Corinthians were participating in the Lord's Supper in an unworthy manner, not because they committed a sin at some point or was angry with one of their neighbor's but because they went there just to stuff themselves, to hog the food and drink to get drunk, not caring if anyone else got a chance to partake and not thinking of what Jesus did for them. This is why Paul said" 1Cor 11:20 “Therefore when you meet together, it is not to eat the Lord's Supper, 21 for in your eating each one takes his own supper first; and one is hungry and another is drunk. 22 What! Do you not have houses in which to eat and drink? Or do you despise the church of God and shame those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you? In this I will not praise you. Paul then gives them instructions on what to say while partaking (seems like he’s reminding them) in verses 23-26. Now comes the passage of partaking in an unworthy manner and examining ourselves in verses 27-32. Examine--Greek, "prove" or "test" his own state of mind in respect to Christ's death, and his capability of "discerning the Lord's body” JFB I like how Matthew Henry puts it: "Let a man examine himself (v. 28), try and approve himself. Let him consider the sacred intention of this holy ordinance, its nature, and use, and compare his own views in attending on it and his disposition of mind for it; and, when he has approved himself to his own conscience in the sight of God, then let him attend. Such self-examination is necessary to a right attendance at this holy ordinance." Paul finishes this chapter by saying in verses 33-34 “So then, my brethren, when you come together to eat, wait for one another. If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, so that you will not come together for judgment. The remaining matters I will arrange when I come.” We are to examine ourselves to see if our motive for partaking of the Lord's Supper is proper. We partake in remembrance of our Lord and how He laid down His life for all mankind. Glory be to God bgg |
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37 | How is comunion only symbolic? | 1 Cor 11:29 | childoftheking | 39188 | ||
Hi Debbie, If we partake of the Lord’s Supper with “no real feeling of thankfulness” then I think we partake unworthily. Unresolved sin should not be in our lives anyway Debbie. We should be confessing it right after it happen It shouldn’t take the Lord’s Supper to bring out the remembrance of any sin in our lives. I know sometimes we let things slip to the back of our mind. It’s great that you dealt with the bitterness you were harboring. The main thing about the Lord’s Supper is in remembering how Jesus gave his life and shed his blood. If the “solemnity of the time calls to remembrance sin that needs to be resolved” then that’s fine, but I don’t believe it should stop someone from partaking. It’s obviously a personal issue whether or not to partake but none of us are pure when we partake of the Lord’s Supper anyway. I’m not saying that you can’t confess your sin to God before you partake, that’s certainly between you and the Lord. I’m just saying that Paul was not speaking of sitting there and trying to recall any sin we might have when he said to “examine himself”. The sin that the Corinthians committed was that they partook of the Lord’s Supper unworthily and they did it unworthily because they went there to stuff their faces and get drunk, not to remember what the Lord did for them. They had no respect for the meaning of the feast. This is what Paul was writing about. examples: Someone is at Church and is partaking in Communion. If while holding the elements in his hand, he’s thinking about the upcoming golf match, instead of what our Lord did then that person is partaking unworthily no matter how pure his life has been up to then. Suppose a parent gets mad at one of his kids for something the child did. He then apologizes to that child for losing his temper. Now comes the Lord’s Supper and he won’t partake because he still feels upset with the Child even though he apologized for losing his/her temper. This should not stop someone from partaking in communion. Being upset with ones child but partaking in the Lord’s Supper is not partaking unworthily as long as your mind and heart is on what the Lord did for you. If that person decides not to partake then that’s fine, but it’s not a prerequisite for us to sit in Church and drudge up any ill feelings we’re harboring or any other impure thing in our lives that doesn’t make us feel good when we think of them anyway, in order to take communion. More often than not, people won't take communion. As I said, none of us are pure so if this were the case then none of us could partake in the Lord’s Supper but Paul wasn’t speaking of sin when he said, “ let him examine himself”. Hopefully I’ve explained myself well. Love in Christ, bgg |
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38 | Thanks, but what about....? | Eph 2:5 | childoftheking | 35655 | ||
Hi brother zach†, Interesting example but I think that the "boat" is never so full that one can't get in and I also don't think that Salvation is so fleeting that if one slipped away for whatever reason, that they would be lost forever and besides, Jesus is not going to let go of our hand. That man could not hold onto that wrope without Jesus' help. Without Jesus we can do nothing and He will never leave us nor forsake us. Jesus said that no man can pluck us from His or His Father's hand but we can walk or jump out? John 10:28) "And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 29) My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. But Hey..... this is just my view :) Peace and Joy in Jesus Bgg |
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39 | Am I lost for eternity because of sin | 1 John 1:9 | childoftheking | 37447 | ||
Greetings Andrew jr., You wrote: "A word of advise; if you don't want to get wet then please don't walk on the bank of the river because it is very slippery and you can easily fall in." Not to be negative here sir but this kind of advice really doesn't do anyone any good. When one is in deep turmoil for what one has done, as it seems that Godchild is, then a "cliche" is not what the doctor ordered. When people sought out Jesus and were repentant for what they did, Jesus did not chastise them, but forgave them their sins. We all slip up. As Christians, Love and prayer would seem to be the way. God Bless bgg |
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40 | Am I lost for eternity because of sin | 1 John 1:9 | childoftheking | 37709 | ||
Hi Andrew jr., You wrote: “Now you say that we all slip up, I would like to know what scripture did you find that in, because the book of James says that the Holy Spirit is able to keep us from falling.” We are in a daily struggle with the flesh: Galatians 5:17 “For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please. NASB Psalm 37:23-24 “The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand.” KJV Paul himself said in Romans 7:14-19; The Conflict of Two Natures 14 "For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am of flesh, sold into bondage to sin. 15 For what I am doing, I do not understand; for I am not practicing what I would like to do, but I am doing the very thing I hate. 16 But if I do the very thing I do not want to do, I agree with the Law, confessing that the Law is good. 17 So now, no longer am I the one doing it, but sin which dwells in me. 18 For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh; for the willing is present in me, but the doing of the good is not. 19 For the good that I want, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want.” NASB I’m not about to get into a debate about this. If you don’t “slip up” as I said, then you’re a better man than I am. A slip up, by the way, can be any sin. As far as 2cor 7:8-10 goes, it seems that it was Paul’s letter itself that made them sorrowful to the point of repentance. This woman (godchild) is already sorrowful to the point of a grieved spirit. She sees the error of her ways with no need of us to formulate any little pearls of wisdom such as “if you don’t want to get wet then please don't walk on the bank of the river”; “if you can’t stand the heat, then get out of the kitchen”; if you don’t want to get burned, then don’t play with matches”. This is just my humble opinion. Anyway Andrew, you have much good to offer and I thank you for your posts Love in Christ bgg |
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