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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: charis Ordered by Verse |
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21 | May I Ask Again... Bible Software? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1389 | ||
Dear EveryHome, I have the NAS Electronic Bible Library and BibleMaster, both by Foundation. Both are very good. The price of the BibleMaster is hard to beat, and it loads into Japanese WinMe O.S. with no problems. I have a few others (sorry, forgot the names) but they were overly complicated, so they got 'put away,' maybe forever. (i.e. I forgot where they are) I use the computer for reference a lot, but still like the printed Bible to read. | ||||||
22 | Hotmail anyone? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1411 | ||
Dear Fellows, Hotmail anyone? I read earlier a suggestion about using Hotmail for personal communication and fellowship. No one has come forth, and I can guess why. I have asked our host about it but received no answer one way or the other. I offer my hotmail address below as a means of introducing one to another. I cannot guarantee flawless or eternal service :-), and cannot bear legal responsibility for any problems that could occur (even among Christians), but I will try to honor your trust and respect your wishes. (This sounds like the 'Nakoudo.' or Japanese matchmaker :-) If you want to send your address to my Hotmail account, remember to give me instructions about how you want this information used. In Christ Jesus, charisjapan@hotmail.com |
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23 | Which question, please? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1431 | ||
Dear Lady, The line of thought for this particular posting was 'birth control.' If you look below (scroll down), you will see this listing highlighted in yellow. You can use the 'Search' button on the upper left to find user comments by Bible verse, Date, User name, or Word. If you type 'YaHWeH' in the 'Word' box, then 'Enter', the postings with this word will come up. Sometimes this Old Testament name of God is just YHWH, and sometimes He is called Jehovah. I hope this helped you. If you need help again, just click the 'Question' button, and type Help, and explain your problem, then send it in. I, or someone else, will try to give you some pointers. Please keep posting! Blessings to you in Christ Jesus | ||||||
24 | Is there an age of accountability? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1182 | ||
Dear Joseph, the answer is No. The question is, "Were you looking for a particular answer?" You got the answers you got because of your ambiguous question. If you want to discuss this with those of your own thinking, use personal email. We have been invited by our hosts to a Christian Bible Forum, for the edification of the saints, with views and commentary by ALL for ALL. I can imagine that some Christians new to their faith would be thrilled to see lively discussion, but disappointed to see petty bickering among mature men of the Word. The best way you can show forth your bent, is to use the Bible clearly, use common sense, and show a little honor and dignity. (and maybe a wee bit of humor :-) With love in Christ Jesus. | ||||||
25 | Who is NOT saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1439 | ||
Who is not saved? My friend, if you interpret the scriptures as saying that all children are saved (not under the curse of Adam) and unbelieving spouses are 'automatically' saved, then add Acts 16:31 "And they said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you shall be saved, you and your household (automatically)." (my parentheses) Since I have heard that 'household' means up to second cousins, this means allmost no one will go to hell! I agree about 'parental covering,' but Bar-mitzvahs are for Jews. The age varies, probably after 10 years old at the earliest, that's all we can know. As to 'automatic' salvation-by-kinship or marriage, that is not the entirety of the Bible. In Christ Jesus. |
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26 | Personal Introduction Service? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1464 | ||
Personal Introduction Services? Dear Cking_Hisface, Though this is in the 'questions' column, that is for the purpose of letting all the participants of this forum see it. I am listing my Hotmail address so that any of you may contact me. I am volunteering my services to act as contact manager. If you want to contact me, or any other saint or saints in this forum that have sent me their personal email, I will forward messages anonymously, without publishing it to this forum. That is what 'Nakoudo' means, a go-between. If you have specific instructions about how to use or protect your address, please tell me your preferences. In Christ Jesus, charisjapan@hotmail.com |
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27 | Scripture please? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1481 | ||
Dear bjanko, Scripture please? I wrote a pretty good (in my humble opinion) reply and asked for some references. Perhaps you didn't like my tone, and for that I apologize. Or, perhaps you forgot, or didn't want to answer. Then, I take back the apology :-) Please, friend, the question was 'hanging' until Lady Magdelon accidently 'answered' it. In Christ Jesus. | ||||||
28 | How about common sense? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1483 | ||
Good morning, bjanko! Awake, now? I read your answer, and could not but agree with you that children are a gift from God. However, 'it follows that a gift not be returned to the Giver' speaks maybe of abortion, but hardly about preventing conception for reasons of common sense(not personal self-interest). I am absolutely against abortion. I also do not believe in couples 'waiting for better days' or 'deciding not to have kids (at all).' I am not sure of the 'inference' connection between this and salvation or obedience/disobedience. Please do be more specific, especially about the common sense issue. I agree that young couples should hope and desire for children, but after a certain amount of blessing, with some volition of the participants, prevention makes sense. You may live in a society where unlimited blessing is not a problem, but many do not. And how about illness or danger to the woman? How about the danger of abstinence to a middle-age couple? These may not be concerns to YOU, but many would disagree. Or do we make holy exemptions, and based on whose decision? Because ALL is in God's hands, do complications or death become His fault? Or is it the judgment of sin? I don't believe in 'situational ethics,' But without a bit more specific scriptural direction, I cannot see throwing out common sense. The Bible does, however, tell us to be wise and discerning. To throw away the gift of reason is also foolish. Finally, a properly shepherded marriage will find personal direction from the Lord through His church. My friend this is a good discussion. I appreciate your input, and await your answer. In Christ Jesus. | ||||||
29 | Remember the rest of Christianity? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1487 | ||
Whatever happened to Deductive Reasoning. I was under the impression that the study of the Bible should begin with investigation of the all the relevant scriptures, known data and possible viewpoints. Under the unction of the Holy Spirit, and using the reasoning ability given us, we are to create hypothesis. The next obvious step is to apply these hypotheses to real life, and confirm them with actual people and situations in the word. All these steps should be in harmony, and the result should be 'livable' by all believers. Some of the doctrines and dogmas put forth here and in many churches are narrow spectrum. They might work fine in the U.S.A. or in the middle-class, or in a nice big, established church, but they are inapplicable or useless in another environment. Many of the views stated are obviously certain personal thoughts or opinions, then the Bible is used to back it up, with little regard to the rest of the church. I have met many Christians who know that Jesus died for them. But they do not care about the end-time, because circumstances do not allow them the luxury. Please, friends and colleagues, remember the rest of Christianity when you create your arguments and confirm your traditions. Just because someone taught you something very convincingly does not make it right. Understand that I am not speaking to one or two individuals, but to us all. I have been challenged by this forum, and had to repent of much assumption. But God is faithful to exhort us all to better understanding is we hear and think, as well as speak. Blessings to all in Christ Jesus. | ||||||
30 | How about common sense? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1509 | ||
My dear friend bjanko, I agree with so much thay you say! I do, however, detect two questions, not one. 1) Abortion (murder) and 2) contraception (prevent conception) I am just as adamant as you about 1), but the original question is about 2) My scripture references are: Proverbs 1:20 "Wisdom shouts in the street, She lifts her voice in the square;" and Proverbs 8:5 "O naive ones, discern prudence; And, O fools, discern wisdom." I know that "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge..." Proverbs 1:7, and that we must trust Him in all our ways. But the above proverbs clearly speak of 'common sense' and 'prudence' as being valid forms of wisdom. 'Practical matters' must enter into our Christian life, or we are not witnesses of truth. (Remember, I agree with you about abortion and post-conception 'birth-control') As to 'rare' health problems, women close to menopause have numerous situations where there is real danger concerning pregnancy, both to mother and child. In a free, 'enlightened,' rich society (like America), with abundant health care, you may have the 'luxury' of deciding to have as many children as you can. In China, attempting to have more than one child is a serious offense. In India, having abundant children is the same as murdering several of those children. In many parts of Africa, bearing children with in-born AIDS is common. In most of the 'rest of the world,' health care is so poor that simple procedures are truly life-threatening. These are not 'hypotheticals,' but reality. One of the big hinderances to evangelism is that Western missionaries are so 'unreal' and bigoted. Again, I believe in 'family' planning. Plan to have a family! But, PLAN. I receive your thought and continue to pray, would you reciprocate? Blessings to you, my friend, in Christ Jesus. |
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31 | How about common sense? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1519 | ||
Dear Friend, I appreciate your doggedness regarding this issue, and admire and respect your faith. I have read your many contributions and am impressed by your knowledge. You are correct, common sense can be holy and heathen. However, Prudence and 'evident' wisdom ARE from the Bible. The problem remains that, as another saint pointed out, the Bible is silent about contraception. Your 'generalities' may make sense where you are, but to tens of millions of Christians living in poverty, in famine, in oppression, in political turmoil, surrounded by real death, real danger, and real persecution, they are 'specifics.' To your 'hypotheticals' I can only say the punch-line of an old joke, "Speak for yourself, white-man!" (Tonto, speaking to the Lone Ranger, I forgot the joke, but I think you get it. And before anyone screams, "Racism!" I am a Christian caucasian living in a country over 99 percent non-Christian and non-white.) I live in Japan where abortion is not just commonplace, it is the norm. A typical home is less than 700 sq.ft. and costs USD300,000. As to my daily 'experience,' I fellowship regularly with saints from Malaysia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Ghana. Many of my acquaintances are actively involved with mission work in Uganda, India, China and the Philippines. To these Christians, trusting God in the sense you use is not prudent or wise. Finally, though the Lord has blessed me with two 'miracle' children, now my wife has a tumor in her womb. It is not life-threatening in itself, and fairly common, but bearing children is not advisable, and possibly dangerous. I must 're-think' the issue, and answer to God for my actions. Indeed, modern contraception is a new thing, and as with many 'new-fangled' technologies we must be careful to use them carefully. Even the PC I am using to discuss this with you, and the internet in general can be Satan's tool if abused. I do not promote abuse, but careful, thoughtful use under the guidance of ministerial counsel and God's Spirit. My friend, this is just another view of the issue. I look forward to continued fellowship. Blessings to you in Christ Jesus. |
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32 | Who is NOT saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1522 | ||
Peace upon you, O 'king of Salem (Peace)' This Forum is going to give you a heart attack if you are not careful of your temper. You are correct, I did get off the subject. I was commenting on 'automatic' salavation-by-kinship or marriage, which was connected to your comments on I Corinthians 7. For this slip, I humbly apologize. I do hope that the debate was not too negated. I will be more careful not to push the Logos on to unwilling others, and seek the Spirit of life. I often find myself on my knees asking God for mercy. I am happy for your heaps of love and mercy. Blessings upon you in Jesus' name. | ||||||
33 | How about common sense? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1525 | ||
Dear bjanko, Thank you for your prayers for my wife. I understand this to be a personal 'specific' situation. I am under pastoral counsel in this matter. Still, I must think that the several million believer's circumstances that I outlined could hardly be called hypothetical or specific (except to the individual). It would seem that considering their plight would come under the topic of 'data for discussion of contraceptive use among Christians,' as the Bible is not clearly for or against contraceptives. As I said, I am not an advocate of misuse or abuse, I am only making the point that saying, "Under no circumstance is it allowable!" is unwise and rigid, leaving less room for the Holy Spirit to work in a personal manner with the individual believer. Nonetheless, I respect your opinion and your faith. In Christ Jesus. charis |
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34 | Who is NOT saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1526 | ||
Amen! my friend. | ||||||
35 | Personal Introduction Service? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1527 | ||
I might as well get this off the list. Thanks, StudyBibleForum for providing a means to have personal contact. In Christ Jesus, charis | ||||||
36 | How about common sense? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1598 | ||
Dear bjanko, good answer, my friend. You are absolutely correct about people (even Christians!) thinking of their situation as an exception. That is precisely why I have been saying that they must be under the spiritual counsel of a shepherd AND the Holy Spirit. (It is amazing how many selfish things can be attributed to the Holy Spirit, isn't it?) You are also correct that poverty alone is a poor (no pun intended) excuse for not having children. If I were to try and typify some possible factors for considering non-abortive contraception, it would be 1) Poverty and Government oppression (like China) The PROC expressly forbids more than one child, the punishment can be extreme! 2) Poverty and poor health care (like India) Having many children is certain doom for those truly finite resources and almost no medicine or hospital facilities. 3) Poverty and disease (like many parts of Africa) AIDS is a REAL epidemic. Bearing children without care is murder. 4) Poverty and political turmoil (like much of Africa and Asia) I am not real sure about this one, but moderation COULD be in order where terrorism and religious persecution are daily realities. 5) Poverty and overpopulation (many metropolitan cities) I am not a 'save the world from overpopulation' nut, but I have been to many places where there is no physical ability to keep more children. I am aware that you could hang them from the ceiling in hammocks, but prudence CAN be a factor. My friend, I am very much aware that now that I have gone 'out on a limb' to list possible factors. Now you are at liberty to just say, "1-5, No excuse! Christians have lived through that before." But these factors, sometimes more than one, affect millions of believers in a real way that we Americans cannot fathom. 'Armchair Quarterbacks' don't win football games. I am simply making a case for us to be moderate in our dictation of ethics, especially where the Bible is silent or unclear. Blessings to you in Christ Jesus. | ||||||
37 | How about common sense? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1613 | ||
Dear bjanko, "You are a gentleman and a scholar." These are words my father praised me with when I 'done good.' I thank you for your patience with me. In all truth, my beliefs are very similar to yours. As one whose spiritual counsel is sometimes asked, I must approach, in grace, every individual as a 'special' case before God. But you are perfectly correct in "Let us be firm in our dicatation of ethics where the Bible is firm; and let us be moderate in our dictation of ethics where the Bible is silent or unclear." Well said! Is this yours, or should we give credit to another wise man? Either way, you said it, and I receive it. In Christ Jesus, and Amen! |
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38 | To: charis, JVH0212 and HeirofGod | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1615 | ||
Thank YOU, EveryHome. We all look forward to your safe return. Godspeed to you, friend in Christ. | ||||||
39 | Use Info Update? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1761 | ||
Did anybody know about the User Info Update? (Look to the right, under 'Information') Our gracious hosts have provided a means to share a bit about yourself to everyone. This is optional, but it would be nice to know something about the people we are interacting with. You don't have to give birthdates or telephone numbers, just a few facts to identify your personality. Basic location would be nice. Gender, unless you are really sensitive about it. Ministy or talent would let everyone know 'where you are coming from.' Of course, you can be the 'mystery' person. Your prerogative. If you click on 'charis' in any of the 'trees,' you will know something about me :-) In Christ Jesus. | ||||||
40 | This is why...? | Bible general Archive 1 | charis | 1810 | ||
Dear SSprln, When you say that non-denominational churches have no standard theological teaching, it may or may not be true. They may have a very standard theology, but just prefer not to be bound by a denominational title. Or, they really might have a non-standard, sub-standard, or para-standard theology :-) But when you say they have no set theological teaching, this also may or may not be true. They might have a set theology, but not standard, or, they may have a truly un-set theology, that changes all the time. Is that clear? ;-) Seriously, my friend, non-denominational can mean many things. Sometimes 'independent' is used (or abused). I personally do not believe that Jesus wants denominations, and I am certain that He has no 'favorite.' My church is 'non-denominational' and-or 'independent.' We have no hierachal affiliation to another church, mother church, or denomination. Yet, we have a set (subject to 'adjustment' by the Holy Spirit) theological teaching, which is surprisingly standard. You could say we are a 'hybrid,' but I prefer the word 'distillation.' We want to please our Master, not His minions. Blessings in Christ Jesus. charis |
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