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21 | How do I study the bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | zach† | 37100 | ||
Dear brother Tim; Ocassionally I find myself wondering through past postings in this forum. As I did, I found this past post of yours. While meditating on this subject I began to recall something which, in the past I read from "Of God and Men" In that book, A.W. Tozer made the following interesting statement concerning our methods of Bible study; "Here's how the file card works when it gets into the Christian life and begins to create mental habits: It divides the Bible into sections fitted to the days of the year, and compels the Christian to read according to rule. No matter what the Holy Spirit may be trying to say to a man, still he goes on reading where the card tells him, dutifully checking it off each day. Every Spirit led saint knows that there are times when he is held by an inward pressure to one chapter, or even one verse, for days at a time while he wrestles with God till some truth does its work within him. To leave that present passage to follow a prearranged reading schedule is for him wholly impossible. He is in the hand of the free Spirit, and reality is appearing before him to break and humble and lift and liberate and cheer. given to each one ..... Those responsible for the activities of churches and gospel workers must look out for the file-card snare. It is a deadly thing and works to quench the spontaneous operation of the Spirit." I only send this reply concerning this topic, because in my own personal Bible study time, I have found this statement of Tozer's to be very true. God many times has had me wrestle with certain portions of scripture for months and even years. Grace and peace be multiplied unto thee zach† |
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22 | Believe verb form, tense and mood | Acts 16:31 | zach† | 37097 | ||
Brother Tim; Thank you for the speedy reply. The answer you have provided, concerning the text certainly clears my thinking concerning these verses. Thank you Grace, and peace be multiplied unto thee. zach† |
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23 | Can non-Christians be in praise band? | Bible general Archive 1 | zach† | 37024 | ||
Dale; Thanks, and by the way, I already received Christ into my heart and life a number of years ago. I'm His. Thank God for His mercy in adopting me into His heavenly family and kingdom. Grace Peace Love zach† |
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24 | Can non-Christians be in praise band? | Bible general Archive 1 | zach† | 36966 | ||
Dear Robert; Notice the verse you posted in your reply used the phrase "true worshippers" And as I said but will repeat myself .... An unbeliever CANNOT worship God, which you also stated Grace and Peace be multiplied unto thee zach† |
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25 | Samuel or Saul? | OT general | zach† | 36863 | ||
angel; Thank you for your reply. You mentioned that Samuel was mourning for Saul's condition. Would you care to comment on what you believe Saul's condition before the Lord was? Do you believe Saul died saved or unsaved? Grace, peace, and love be multiplied unto thee zach† |
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26 | Samuel or Saul? | OT general | zach† | 36686 | ||
tuli; yep just did: Here is what I found: 56 abal (aw-bal) a primitive root; TWOT - 6; v AV - mourn 36, lament 3; 39 1) to mourn, lament 1a) (Qal) to mourn, lament 1a1) of humans 1a2) of inanimate objects (fig.) 1a2a) of gates 1a2b) of land 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to mourn, cause to mourn (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to mourn 1c2) play the mourner Grace be multiplied unto thee zach† |
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27 | When were the apostles converted? | NT general Archive 1 | zach† | 36685 | ||
tuli; Hey wait a minute, I'm the one that asked the question. I think of the verse where Jesus said the following to Peter: Luke 22:32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. That indicates to me that Peter was not as yet converted. However at pentecost we see post-pentecost Peter as different from pre-pentecost Peter. (see Acts chapter 2) Grace love and peace be multiplied unto thee; zach† |
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28 | Samuel or Saul? | OT general | zach† | 36637 | ||
Shelly; Thank you. The NIV makes more sense for this verse than the KJV I also looked the verse up in the New Living Translation (which is merely a paraphrase). In the NLT this is how it is worded; Samuel never went to meet with Saul again, but he mourned constantly for him. Thanks again Shelly Grace be multiplied unto thee. zach† |
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29 | When were the apostles converted? | NT general Archive 1 | zach† | 36560 | ||
bernard; I probably should have also asked what scripture you would use to support that thought? Grace be unto thee zach† |
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30 | those who live godly will be persecuted | 2 Tim 3:12 | zach† | 36448 | ||
Brother Tim; Thank-you for the sightful look at this topic, and also for the scripture you gave to shed more light on it. God richly bless thee zach† |
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31 | those who live godly will be persecuted | 2 Tim 3:12 | zach† | 36419 | ||
Love Fountain Thank you for this great answer and the verses especially Mark 4:17. This is excellent God richly bless thee zach† |
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32 | those who live godly will be persecuted | 2 Tim 3:12 | zach† | 36418 | ||
Robert; Thank you for this excellent answer. I believe you have truly given me some food for thought. I too have wimped out in the past. God richly bless and keep thee zach† |
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33 | Non-denominational theology? | John 3:16 | zach† | 36247 | ||
VeryPrecious; In the course of my spiritual pilgrimage, I have attended various denominations. I have attended Reformed churches, pentecostal churches, churches of christ (who claim to be non-denominational, to which I disagree in spite of what they claim). I attended Liturgical churches, and now attend a church that is nationally and globally known as The Christian and Missionary Alliance. At this church there is a non-denominational flair, and feeling. We don't hold to any particular denominations creeds, and we don't have any creeds of our own that I have ever seen or heard. The closet I have ever come to any creed in my 13 years at this church is the few times we recited the Apostle's Creed. Also it has been my experience that at this church there is personal freedom to believe and express our various differences on scriptural topics. On any given Sunday you could experience a Sunday school class in which equal time is given to opposing view-points of the same subject, allowing those in attendance to also freely express their thoughts on which side of the subject they agree with. On a Sunday you might hear the pro's and con's for topics such as the various timings of the rapture, why or why isn't Calvinism Bibical. One week a teacher who believes in "Eternal security" may get up and present a Sunday school class on why he believes this teaching is Bibical, and the next week a different member of the church may be allowed to teach a class on why he personally believes that "Eternal Security" is not Scriptural. And when all is said and done, no one is belittled or looked upon as being ignorant and causing division within the body. However I also notice that in the essentials of our faith there is agreement and unity. It is more in the non-essentials that we disagree and discuss. But in all things we find charity, to freely allow the Holy Spirit to teach and convince each individual as to what the correct interpretation of scripture is, comparing scripture with scripture. Basically there is a Berean spirit within this church, everyone searching the scripture (not commentaries or foot-notes) daily to see whether or not the things which are being said are true. Just a personal observance; Grace and peace zach† |
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34 | Once Save; Always Saved? | John 6:37 | zach† | 36138 | ||
brother Steve; We all are tempted to sin. Even Jesus was tempted to sin. (Matt. 4) Being tempted is not sin. Giving into temptation however is sin. When a believer sins that does not make us hell-bound. Sin in the life of a believer grieves the Holy Spirit, (Eph 4:30) and breaks fellowship with the Father and the Son 1 John 1:6-9. The conditional clause "If" in 1 John 1:9 is intended for believers who sin. We need to have no unconfessed sin in our lives. When we confess and turn from sin, fellowship is restored. 1 John 2:1 ¶ My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: Ro 6:15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. (all the pronouns in the above verses are addressed to believers in Christ Jesus) A continued life of unconfessed sin, in the believer, not only grieves the Holy Spirit, but over time hardens the heart of the individual, and if continued in will eventually lead to "Quenching the Holy Spirit. (1 Thess. 5:19). Grace and peace zach† |
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35 | Once Save; Always Saved? | John 6:37 | zach† | 36136 | ||
Joe; Nevertheless repentance is still a command. " Acts 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:" Grace and Peace zach† |
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36 | Is Limited Atonement Bibical? | NT general Archive 1 | zach† | 35971 | ||
Dear brother John; My statements were not directed to you personally. I'm sorry if thats what you got out of that last reply. My previous statements were only intended to be an observation of discussions I have had with VARIOUS individuals in general. Before I became retired, there was such a vast array of beliefs among individuals in my last two work-places. And the people who held to their beliefs were sincere in what they believe. And I respect all peoples beliefs. I personally don't have the final say on what is true. My thoughts are still being shaped through reading the Bible. And while we don't agree on these non-essential topics we discuss, I certainly do respect your thoughts. The thing is however, as I have previously stated is: I know what scripture is used to support "limited atonement" I once believed with all my heart that "limited atonement was Bibical. But as I continued to study my Bible, verses and portions of scripture kept coming up which made me initially question that teaching and eventually doubt and disbelieve it altogether. But whatever I further say about this topic would be a repeat of what I have already stated in previous replies, I will end this reply. Also as I mentioned. I do very much enjoy our discussions. And would enjoy discussing my thoughts on any Bibical topic with you, and believe that you truly are my brother in the Lord. I know we agree an the essentials of our faith. Grace and peace zach† |
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37 | Is Limited Atonement Bibical? | NT general Archive 1 | zach† | 35937 | ||
Brother John; I live in the Northeast. I usually like to get up at about 5 or 6 am at the latest. The early morning hours provide me with the best quiet time of the day before life naturally becomes noisy and busy. Concerning your statement: "You must admit, the doctrine can be supported through Scripture." I will say this. People can support anything they want through scripture, and most do. To them they find support for whatever subject they choose. I have seen individuals give Bibical support for most everything. I even have heard people say that they can Bibically support their homosexuality, through OT verses where it says David loved Johnathan. Just one of many examples I could provide, but I hope you see what I mean. For me personally, when reading and studying scripture I need to: 1) Prayerfully read scripture, looking to the Holy Spirit to guide my thinking. 2) Remove any pre-conceived notions about what scripture might say. 3) See scriptural truths through God's eyes, not through Commentaries, or church creeds 4) I need to remain teachable 5) Whenever I see that a belief that I previously believed is no longer scripturally true, I am ready to cast away all previous held to beliefs that were false. (the easiest way for one to be deceived, is to believe that he can't be deceived. Satan is very crafty and subtle, and is an expert in perverting scripture, and without our unreservedly trusting the Holy Spirit alone to be our guide then we fall back on man's teachings. And the Holy Spirit alone is called the Spirit of truth. When many come across a difficult passage of scripture, the first thing they do is run to get their nearest Bible Commentary to see what man says about that text. Scripture says; The Holy Spirit shall teach and guide us into all truth. I believe it must sadden the Lord today when many Christian's rely on their favorite TV preacher or book author or commentary writer, to tell them what portions or verses of scripture mean. They not only rely on human opinion as being the final authority for Scripture explanation, but refuse to trust that the Holy Spirit will be their teacher, as Scripture so clearly states. The Bible, and the Holy Spirit take a back seat to human interpretation. So we today end up with a lot of untruths, and half truths mixed with truth. Just a few last quotes and I will leave off. many Christian's have too readily accepted and have been ingrained with the interpretation of their favorite preacher, Church creed, or Christian Author or speaker, who also got their interpretation from human and not divine sources. Many teachers today, try to force the Scriptures to fit their Calvinism, Armianism, etc. Anyone having an independent understanding of Scriptures as taught by The Holy Spirit, who Scriptures tell us "shall teach you all things," (John 14:26; 16:13) is often ridiculed as being unteacheable. Scripture says; "ye need not that any man teach you." (1 John 2:27). Not Calvin, not Arminius, not Luther, not Wesley or any other man. too much of what formulates our doctrine today comes from footnotes, and commentaries. Scripture says the Holy Spirit will teach and guide us into all truth. The American Bible Society once stated that Bibles should be printed without extra-Bibical comments or opinions We don't compare what Scripture's says by what men say it means, but rather we compare what men say, in light of what Scripture says. God richly bless you John zach† |
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38 | Tribulation before rapture? | Matthew | zach† | 35927 | ||
Steve; you are correct when you said that the "there's a time when the Lord will come in the air and take His own." and then you referred to 1 Thess. 4:16-17 which is good support for the fact that He is coming again. But at the same time, there is not any indication from those verses as to the timing of His coming. It does not say in that text, that His coming is pre-trib. As concerning Rev. 6:15-16 which you mentioned. Those verses are not referring to tribulation. Instead they talk about "the wrath of the Lamb." Wrath and tribulation are not the same thing. If you look once again in Matthew 24:29-31 you will see the proper sequence of events is: 1) the tribulation 2) the Lord's return 3) the gathering of all the elect after these events, then the wrath of God will be poured out upon the earth and it's inhabitants I urger you to do a study on the difference between "tribulation" and "wrath" Peace zach† |
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39 | why was this epistle written? | 1 John | zach† | 35926 | ||
kirk; Greetings in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ THE PURPOSE of 1 John ... 1. As declared by John throughout his epistle, he wrote it... a. "that your joy may be full" - 1 Jn 1:4 b. "that you may not sin" - 1 Jn 2:1 c. "that you may know that you have eternal life" - 1 Jn 5:13a d. "that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God" - 1 Jn 5:13b and also to combat some false teachings of that time, as already had been mentioned by Jesusman Grace and peace zach† |
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40 | Is Limited Atonement Bibical? | NT general Archive 1 | zach† | 35924 | ||
Dear brother John; Actually, as much as I have enjoyed our discussions, I still hold firm to my opinion that "limited atonement" is not Bibical. This following verse alone is proof enough for me that the atonement has been made universally available. 1John 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and NOT FOR OURS ONLY, BUT ALSO FOR THE SINS OF THE WHOLE WORLD. I captialized for puncuation Grace and Peace zach† |
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