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21 | What does it mean to be "in Christ"? | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 237162 | ||
Yes sir, I agree. This is one of the most discussed topics I believe. And simple too when held up to the penetrating light of the whole of Scripture. Yet so many have misunderstood, misinterpreted, and even questioned their faith because they don't understand what it truly means to be dead to sin. | ||||||
22 | Who is in heaven with Jesus right now? | Rev 7:9 | jlhetrick | 237152 | ||
Hi Jasper72 - Regarding your statement "As Chirst has said, these things which must shortly come to pass, they havent' happend yet" allow me to give a brief response. There are many who believe that most (if not all) of the prophecies in Revelation have been fulfilled. This is known as the “Preterist” view. There are many varying views and even within each view (Preterist, Historicist, Futurist, Spiritual - the main views as I understand it) there are varying degrees and positions taken. Years ago I read a book entitled Revelation: Four Views. I found it very informative in describing the approach taken by those holding the four “main views” though it didn’t necessarily help me arrive at my own conclusion. I eventually abandoned my developing fascination with prophecy for a more focused effort toward understanding and applying the essential doctrines related to salvation and discipleship. Others will be more equipped to give further insight here. |
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23 | 7 attributes of true worship | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 236483 | ||
What do you do with Ephesians 2:8-9? |
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24 | how abraham isaac jacob respected women | Genesis | jlhetrick | 236482 | ||
I Believe that Genesis 25 might best be understood in the context of Romans 8:28. When Rebekah coached Jacob through their sin of deceit and robbery God still had full control over every single event. He didn't cause Rebekah to sin but He, having foreknowledge of it, allowed the sin and His plan was not thwarted. Does this help? | ||||||
25 | how abraham isaac jacob respected women | Genesis | jlhetrick | 236481 | ||
"women overruled and guided the progression of the birthright and blessing from God." Really? I thought God did that. | ||||||
26 | how abraham isaac jacob respected women | Genesis | jlhetrick | 236474 | ||
Hi Susan - what do you mean by "The matriarchs are superior to the patriarchs"? |
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27 | Is sinless perfection possible on earth? | 1 John 1:8 | jlhetrick | 228754 | ||
Good Questions Ed. Doc - at a very early age (8 or 9 yrs old) I believed and repented and in the years adding up to my now 46 years I have always understood the difference between a forgiven sinner and a damned one. I guess someone did a fine job of explaining the Scriptures to me, even when I was a child, and the Holy Spirit obviously gave me the truth regarding my sin and the finished, saving work of Christ. I'm thankful that I don't have to be forgiven over and over again as I continue to be in this not yet glorified body. I was a young adult the first time I ever heard the notion of sinless perfection. Even though this topic was being "preached" to me by a older (in age and in the amount of time he had confessed Christ) I easily dismissed it as having no Scriptural support (to the degree and then understood and especially when considered in the context of Scripture as a whole and not single words or verses). I do admit that I was distracted by it for some time, unfortunately, and in all I studied I never could figure from Scripture what some seemed to take from it - "sinless perfection". Probably the most important FACT that I ever weighed against such a notion was the fact that we have absolutely no example in Scripture (and I have not a single one personally and know of no one who does) of a man (other than Christ) who lived sinless before or after conversion. Not one. Your points were very well made here to include the one about accessing the centuries of study by those who have gone before. It is troubling to see that this is even a topic of discussion when the Scripture is so definite. I realize that even the words of Paul (Romans chapter 7) have been removed from even their immediate context in order to support the argument for sinless perfection. I don't get it. As you know and continuously affirm, we should never ignore what doesn't fit our position and, obviously, should never add to what Scripture already says. |
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28 | will suiside send you to hell | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 226159 | ||
Beja - your response is much appreciated and well considered. The point of my response to EdB was to encourage a more thorough explanation of his position. With that said, let me make you aware that there is a very real medical problem that occurs in the brain chemistry of some that causes them to actually reach a point that would fit into the definition that Charles Hodge, for example, meant by insanity. As a mental health professional I land far outside of the culture and philosophies that most mental health professionals comfortably exist. For example, I truly believe that much of what we label and diagnose today as mental disorders would be better explained by demonic influences and even possession as well as disorders in mood directly related to sin and guilt. I’m sure some would love to revoke my license to practice based on that statement. At the same time though, I acknowledge the very real and measurable chemical imbalances that some experience causing them dysfunction of mood, thought and behavior. I have worked with enough patients (including confessing Christians) that struggle with mental illness as well as ongoing sin. Sometimes it’s a first point of focus to work with them to identify the difference. I stand by my position and belief that there is only one unpardonable sin and suicide is not it. It would be a mistake for any Christian to start ranking individual sins in any order not supported by Scripture, especially were we to qualify that sin as a “disqualifier”. Furthermore, each of us will die (or be raptured) having yielded to God and growing in His sanctification in differing degrees. I am convinced, however, that any sin known to man is a potential sin to be committed by any Christian except for the one unpardonable sin. To believe otherwise, I believe, would be to disagree with Scripture and leave us unnecessarily vulnerable. | ||||||
29 | will suiside send you to hell | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 226150 | ||
EdB - Do we find in Scripture that once a person is saved they will not sin again? Or do we find that the saved continue to struggle with the flesh to include sometimes succumbing? | ||||||
30 | do u tithe on unemployment checks | 1 Tim 1:8 | jlhetrick | 220614 | ||
Hello wordoer - you might also refer to Romans chapter 14. This short chapter gives additional insight into what both Brad and Beja have written in response. It seems as though you may have already determined for yourself, perhapse even before you asked the question publically. If that is the case, Romans chapter 14 seems to say that you (if you are speaking about yourself regarding the unemployment check) might go ahead and write out that check for ten percnet. I believe the Scripture is clear in stating that while a believer may be "weak" in that they still allow themselves to be bound by the law (and in this case a law given to another people for a specific purpose) it (observance of the law) is not sinful if it's done in honor of the Lord. I believe, however, that a belief that to observe this or any other law contributes in any way to righteousness would equate to sin as it would be attributing righteousness to something other than the finished work of Christ on the cross. Tithing was not first implemented by Israel at God's command. It was practiced by others prior. Where Israel was concerned, it was a "mechanism" of their economy (see/study the book of Leviticus). It may be true that some use the OT law of tithing to "limit" their giving to 10 percent because they believe they are commanded to do that. And so, in these cases, it may be that the NT teaching of "giving from the heart" means, to them, giving less than what they can afford to give and feelinig justified in the 10 percent. Still Romans 14 makes it clear that we have no right to pass judgment. Only God can truly judge anothers motives and heart. Remember that we are to be guided by the whole counsel of God, not a verse from hear and a verse from there that seems to suggest we are right. God bless, Jeff |
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31 | what is ment by the body is the temple? | 1 Cor 6:19 | jlhetrick | 215393 | ||
Azure - thanks for the observation. I hadn't paid attention to the posting dates of Robert and 980. I simply read chosen one's post and then went about reading the other posts in the thread. | ||||||
32 | what is ment by the body is the temple? | 1 Cor 6:19 | jlhetrick | 215390 | ||
Robert, great answer! Jeff |
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33 | is this the work of the devil or cults? | NT general | jlhetrick | 215384 | ||
Thanks for the encourgement brother... | ||||||
34 | Anonymity | 2 Cor 2:15 | jlhetrick | 215303 | ||
Jason, very good read and thanks for pointing. I would like to add another quote from the article as I believe it's a good example of what might be said about forum participation including this one. "I was an invisible Internet user who valued my anonymity and an invisible church-goer who cared little for closer relationships. I wrote often and my articles and reviews were read by many people, but all the while I was safely removed from the people I wrote for and wrote about. I began to see the effect of this in my writing. It became increasingly abrasive and showed a lack of godly character." (Tim Challies) I realize people choose different screen/user names for different reasons that sometimes has nothing to do with the desire to be anonymous. Still, I've wondered why some seem very intentionally anonymous on the forum. Their true identity totally unsearchable here. Jeff |
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35 | weeping | Revelation | jlhetrick | 215293 | ||
Brother, I share in your enthusiasm. Allow me to play on your words to further make the point. I believe that even after hundreds of readings we still could never truly “grasp its depth”. Very often, I believe, that is precisely why these questions arise and, why they can only be answered (or speculated on) somewhat generally. Even with the words of Scripture and the work of the Spirit our minds are only capable of understanding or even imagining so much. I doubt that I could have even survived John’s experience and probably weeping would have been the least sign of my being overwhelmed. Of course, that’s still thinking with the human, finite mind. Had the Lord chosen to bless me as He did John, He would have sustained me through it for His purpose. I wonder how John, even with the inspiration provided, might have been frustrated by the limited use of language to explain such an event. |
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36 | Divine intervention? | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 214786 | ||
Vintage68- first let me say that I appreciate that you do point to Scripture to try and support your argument which many on this forum do not. What is obvious to me though, is that you are not in fact practicing good exegesis. Instead, what I see is a significant effort to use Scripture to support what you believe is true. The problem with that is that you end up applying your beliefs (doctrine) to Scripture instead of allowing Scripture to establish your belief. Please don’t be offended; allow me to point some things out. There is so much more to bible study than doing word searches. You write that “there is not (one) place in the Old Testament where the word steward is used, where it is not referring to a person that takes care of the household, ie, belongings of another. You go on to credit the NT for giving a single example. You argue that “Every other place it is only used in relation to the person dealing with the spiritual things of God”. That is, I believe, you’re problem understanding stewardship. The carnal mind is capable, perhaps, of separating it. The changed, saved person will eventually understand from Scripture that there is no part of his/her existence that is not spiritual. In other words, every word you speak, every thought you think, every penny you spend, etc. is intimately involved with and dictated by your spiritual condition. Matthew 12:36 declares this. There is no biblical principle or teaching (in either testament) that teaches that 10 percent is God’s and the remaining 90 percent is mine. Absolutely nowhere will you find that. Read the following passage and consider it within the context of our topic here. Deuteronomy 6:10-15 (ESV) 10 "And when the Lord your God brings you into the land that he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give you—with great and good cities that you did not build, 11 and houses full of all good things that you did not fill, and cisterns that you did not dig, and vineyards and olive trees that you did not plant—and when you eat and are full, 12 then take care lest you forget the Lord, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 13 It is the Lord your God you shall fear. Him you shall serve and by his name you shall swear. 14 You shall not go after other gods, the gods of the peoples who are around you, 15 for the Lord your God in your midst is a jealous God, lest the anger of the Lord your God be kindled against you, and he destroy you from off the face of the earth. The first part of this passage is demonstrating that it is God who provides all things. The second part is the command to manage the resulting life in a spiritually right way. Have you ever heard the story about the little girl’s prayer? At dinner one night the father asked his young daughter to give thanks for the evening meal. She thanked God for MAKING everything on the table including the plates, glasses, silver ware, napkins, etc. After she was done her father asked, “Honey, don’t you know that daddy goes to work every day so that he can buy all these things on our table”? The little girl looked up at her father briefly and then closed her eyes once more in prayer. “And God, thank you for making daddy”. It all comes from God, it ALL belongs to God, and how we manage it all is in direct correlation with who we are spiritually. Every dime that I call mine is one dime I’ve been allowed (by God) to keep for myself. Whatever percentage that dime represents of my earthly wealth also represents what percentage of my spiritual self I have not surrendered to God. Jeff |
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37 | dogs or cats in heaven (pets) | Bible general Archive 4 | jlhetrick | 214467 | ||
dieselcowboy- welcome to the forum. As a rule, and in keeping with the "Terms of Use" of this forum, we hold to the authority of Scripture here. Attempting to apply logic in the abscense of Scriptural support is not only unhelpful in bible study... it is also dangerous. Therefore, your(or my) being "sure" of something in the abscense of Scripture saying so is of little value. We try to "police" ourselves as best we can here so I'll ask that you take a more serious approach to ensure that your postings reflect biblical truth and not so much assumption and logic without reason. Scripture is very clear, for example, that created things (including dogs and cats) do not have the same eternal ranking as does God's word. Quite the opposite in fact. Please see Matthew 24:35 God bless, Jeff |
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38 | Rapture | Rev 20:1 | jlhetrick | 214197 | ||
Came in early for a meeting that was canceled so I had a few minutes (my home computer is still at Sony getting the hard-drive replaced). John, I believe you heard Mr. McGhee make the John Calvin Statement in the "Through the Bible" radio show. I'm not sure that he referred to himself as a "Calvinist" but I remember him indicating he is more in agreement with that camp. He did frequently comment regarding his assurdness that none have it all right indicating that he was not a follower, per se, of any man. While he pastored Prsbyterian churches he did not appear to place his faith in any denomination (my observation). A study of his work though, will clearly show his theology and that of Calvin to be very close in agreement. One of the most blessed theologins of modern times (in my opinion) he refused to mince words and stood very boldly on the foundation of Christ and God's holy word. Few, in my opinion, have been better able to articulate the sovereignty of God, the salvation of grace through faith in Christ, and the unquestionable and sole authority of Scripture. I don't know that the man ever referred to himself as a "Calvinist" (though he may have) but I would hesitate to hang any lable on him myself as in my observation of him he seemed to shun that sort of thing. I believe he understood the warning of Paul in 1 Corinthians. |
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39 | Why do I want to speak in tongues? | 1 Cor 13:1 | jlhetrick | 212391 | ||
Yes flyman- but even when others are giving you good advice about what to do you still refuse to do it. I fear you need more help than this type of forum can offer you. I sincerely recommend a good church that puts priority on the Lordship of Christ and the study of God's word. They are not all true to that so be careful in your search. Once there, be involved in as many bible study functions as possible including Sunday School and small group studies. Don't be afraid to ask questions but most important, recognize your own currrent lack of understanding so that you don't find yourself trying to teach and getting it wrong. Be responsible. 2 Tim 2:15 (NASB) Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, ACCURATELY HANDLING the word of truth. (caps added) Jeff |
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40 | Why do I want to speak in tongues? | 1 Cor 13:1 | jlhetrick | 212379 | ||
flyman- do you understand why those who waited for the Messiah did not recognize Him when He came? Some very important reasons include that they had a legalistic approach to Scripture and they failed to understand it in context. In other words, the promised Messiah was clearly identified in their OT Scriptures but they were so engrossed in their legalistic, religious control that they were blind to the truth. You have an extremely legalistic approach and as a result fail to begin to understand the fullness of God's grace. Your primary reason for this is your unwillingness/inability to see Scritpure and understand it within the wider context of Scripture as a whole. This is not an insult, just an easily discernable fact based on the content of your posts. This is often the case for many who are unwilling to do the true and hard work of studying the Word of God (or simply don't know where to begin). Instead, they (and I fear you) pull verses and passages out and, through the primary use of their own reason, feelings, and unstudied opinion, conclude meaning based at best on poor logic that is either short on truth or completely contrary to the truth. What's worse, when they are finally exposed to those who have done the work (and are continuing to do it) they refuse to be taught and become argumentative when they are faced with the possibility that they are wrong. This was true, of course, of those folks who refused to believe that Christ was the Son of God. It's very familiar to most of us and very troubling. In an earlier post to someone else you declared (apparently proudly) that you "examine everything from a logical point of view". It's time to be honest and straight forward with you sir. Your logic is hardly academic and poor at best. Sir, you are way out of your league here as you come to argue points that have long been settled as though they are particularly new to yourself as though some new revelation. If you are truly interested in the truth, might I suggest (once again) that you do more study, including reading along here and asking questions when appropriate. You are not ready to teach. You speak of "faulty human wisdom". My friend, consider exactly what that means. Here is an example... "Logically" concluding that there is a contradiction in Scripture. Those claims will absolutely not be tolerated here. I know it may seem outrageous for you to consider but let me suggest it anyway. If you believe something in Scripture contradicts something else in Scripture you can be absolutely sure that it is your understanding of one, the other, or both passages. Great minds (by man’s standards) have given their all to try and prove contradictions in the word of God. They have all failed. It is infallible. Consider, Jeff |
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