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21 | Please clarify Proverb 19:23 for me. | Prov 19:23 | JohnDiscipleship | 201089 | ||
I believe this Proverb can be answered on two levels. 1) If we trust God and keep his commandments we will go to rest with him where there is no longer any sorrow in heaven.John 14:1-3 2)If we trust God and keep his commandments we will enter into his peace and when we are going through troubles we will be able to rest in the knowledge that God is in control. 1Corinthians 10:13 Hope that helps, God's best |
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22 | Is killing scriptual in theNEW TESTAMENT | Matt 5:44 | JohnDiscipleship | 192365 | ||
Does anyone know of any scriptual basis for killing another human being in the NEW TESTAMENT? I find it hard to teach about "love your enemies" when so many seem to think that it is justified to kill others in war or by abortion or by neglecting to help them from disease or starvation. Do I call those that do such things in the name of God hypocrites or have they got some justification for their beliefs. | ||||||
23 | Is killing scriptual in theNEW TESTAMENT | Matt 5:44 | JohnDiscipleship | 192567 | ||
This passage seems to indicate God's incredible mercy and His authority over all things. I don't find it any reason why Christians should kill. | ||||||
24 | As Christians what is our role in war | Matt 5:44 | JohnDiscipleship | 192632 | ||
There is killing in time of war, but are we to be the killers (we meaning Christians) or are we meant to be the healers? Eccl. 3 v3 There is a time to kill and a time to HEAL. Surely we must follow Christs example in this and not hit back at those who attack us. Eph. 6v12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against rulers , against the authorities, against the spiritual forcesof evil in the heavenly realms. Eph.6v15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Let us make sure that we are following the way that Christ has set for us and that we don't get caught up in the battles of this world. God bless and grant you his peace. Amen |
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25 | As Christians what is our role in war | Matt 5:44 | JohnDiscipleship | 192649 | ||
Brad my point for asking this question is because I have trouble with a Christian view that thinks we should shoot our enemies rather than pray for them. I don't think that anyone should tell another Christian to kill someone else no matter what they have done, as this places us in judgement of others. I believe that this is a study of scripture as Jesus tells us in Matt 5v38-39 not to take an eye for an eye but to turn the other cheek. God bless John D |
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26 | As Christians what is our role in war | Matt 5:44 | JohnDiscipleship | 192650 | ||
Doc I have not questioned the role of Christians in war to dishonor Christians who have found them selves in clear concience fighting for what they believe to be true. What I am trying to understand is how do we decide who should die. With love John D |
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27 | As Christians what is our role in war | Matt 5:44 | JohnDiscipleship | 192651 | ||
I want to make a sincere apology to anyone who is offended by my question about a Christians role in war. I find it hard to read the old testament with all the killing that takes place compared to the new testament teachings. Would I defend my family if they were attacked? I probably would. I believe that the armed forces should be more defensive than aggressive but that is a personal view. You can be a Christian anywhere and the law you have to follow is God's law as you understand it. My quest is to understand the way to live in this world in such a way that I obey what Jesus said in Matt 28v19-20. God bless John D |
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28 | God's declaration of priority in the fam | Matt 22:1 | JohnDiscipleship | 192349 | ||
I am in ministry and often get asked that question. The answer I give people is this, God comes first in everything, if your family needs you then that's where God will lead you, if a friend needs you then that's where God will lead you. You should not consider follwing God and then see what comes second instead you should always ask God to be No 1 in everything you do, whether Family, job etc. and then ask for His guidance as to how to best serve Him. I have found that my spouse and children and those around me make less demands on my time when I encourage them to join with me in serving others rather than being jealous of how I spend my time, that way we end up spending a lot of good quality time together. Iam trying to put Matthew 22 v 37 but it won't let me!! | ||||||
29 | Love God first and foremost | Matt 22:1 | JohnDiscipleship | 192396 | ||
There are sevaral scriptures that talk about a relationship of a husband and wife Ephesians 5v25-33 these verses talk about how much we should love our wives and how that is to be done. There is no mention that they should take priorty over anyone else, but that we should love them as Christ loves us. It is important to note that as your wife is now a part of you, you should not ignore her when she says something is wrong, just as you should not ignore your own body when it is telling you something is wrong. this could lead to serious complications later. You must both learn to hear from eachother and uphold oneanother in Christ. My role is a pastoral role in Discipleship Housing. | ||||||
30 | Why do you think God sends delusions? | Mark 4:12 | JohnDiscipleship | 192303 | ||
In 2 Thessalonians Ch2 V11 God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie. Why do you think God does that? Also does that make you more dtermined to do what you know what is right rather than dabble in wrong doing? | ||||||
31 | Why worship only the Father | John 4:23 | JohnDiscipleship | 192900 | ||
I think That when we worship the Father we can only truly do that if - We are drawn by the Spirit and if we Are in Christ (I am the way and the TRUTH and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.)So true worship involves every part of the Trinity. We can thank God for His Spirit and His Son and we can offer them praise for their specific roles. God bless John D |
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32 | Is it O.K. to question the Scriptures? | 1 Cor 2:2 | JohnDiscipleship | 192603 | ||
It is good to question, but not jump to early conclusions. I think that one of the clues to understanding how God created things is in Genesis Ch 1v21 everything was made according to its own kind. Within that framework everything was given the ability to adapt to the enviroment around it. That is often confused with evolution, what it should be called is the process of adaptation. You will notice that dogs that have adapted to all sorts of enviroments and tasks but they can still interbreed. The reason for this is that they all come from the same original species or kind. I hope this gives you a new way to observe what could appear to be evolution. God bless John D |
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33 | Sharing the gift of Grace with others | Col 1:6 | JohnDiscipleship | 192500 | ||
What a beautiful gift God's grace is!!! We should except it with heart felt gratitude and "become accurately and intimately acquainted with it." When I received God's love it was the best thing that had ever happened to me. To think that I could be set free from a world of punishment into a world of forgiveness, WOW!!! How could I not forgive others after what I had recieved? But there have been times when I have forgotten about what God has done through His Son and have got caught up in the things around me. Thank God that he draws me back and reminds me to keep my eyes firmly fixed on Jesus the author and perfector of my faith. I have learnt to be quick to repent and ask for forgiveness, to forgive others as I have been forgiven, to accept discipline as correction not punishment, to perservere in trials. God values every human being whether Christian or not and wants everyone to come to the full knowledge of His Grace. We are called to be an example of His wonderful healing love that is beyond all explanation. Let us never grow weary in showing how much God has done for us, let us not grow tempted to justify why some are not worth God's love. For "all have sinned and fallen short" Let us instead find ways to share God's love with everyone, lets use all our combined creative abilities to reach the lost, the lonely, the hurting, the bitter, the confused people of this world. Lets stand together with Christ and say "Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing" lets help them to understand Amen |
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34 | Should the church promte make up? | 1 Tim 2:9 | JohnDiscipleship | 194200 | ||
could I please have some help with this passage. Some of the churches in my town are promoting the use of make up as a way of looking beautiful for God. This is causing quite a few arguments among the women, but even more so amongst the men! Some are saying that it is cultural and some are saying that it is worldly. The people who are promoting the make up are handing out free make up packs in church. Would love to know what you all think God's best. John D | ||||||
35 | Should the church promte make up? | 1 Tim 2:9 | JohnDiscipleship | 194209 | ||
Thanks Doc. very helpful. | ||||||
36 | Should the church promte make up? | 1 Tim 2:9 | JohnDiscipleship | 194210 | ||
Thank you for your two cents worth. It is very much appreciated. | ||||||
37 | (no short ersion) | Titus 3:1 | JohnDiscipleship | 192442 | ||
The Bible does not have anything to say about age when it comes to dating, but it does have a lot to say about character and about obeying those in autority. If the law of the land forbids relationships with minors then this law should be obeyed. The maturity of the person should also be considered, we should never use anyone else to fulfill our own needs when it could be harmful to them. | ||||||
38 | who will be saved? | Hebrews | JohnDiscipleship | 192536 | ||
I Believe this passage of scripture was written to the Jews and is a warning about taking what they had for granted. When God gives us an opportunity we should not reject it because we might find that later when we want an opportunity it is gone. Heb 12 v16-17 | ||||||
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