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21 | Church curses??? | Rom 12:14 | figgy | 98065 | ||
This is a re-post of a question I asked yesterday. Someone responded without answering the question and it has since gotten "buried". I would like to ask it one more time in the hopes someone can shed some light: I recently read an article by a pastor who I deeply respect. He brought up the topic of corporate imprecations (curses) on those who are driving a particular evil agenda (I am not going to get into what the agenda is because I do not want to get into an issue other than my question). He referred to them as God's enemies (since they are actively and agressively promoting ungodliness) and are appropriate targets of the Church's holy curses. I have never heard of church curses. Anybody have any thoughts, insights, explanations on this topic? Thanks. |
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22 | corporate curses? | Not Specified | figgy | 97944 | ||
I recently read an article by a pastor who I deeply respect. He brought up the topic of corporate imprecations (curses) on those who are driving a particular evil agenda (I am not going to get into what the agenda is because I do not want to get into an issue other than my question). He referred to them as God's enemies (since they are actively and agressively promoting ungodliness) and are appropriate targets of the Church's holy curses. I have never heard of church curses. Anybody have any thoughts, insights, explanations on this topic? Thanks. | ||||||
23 | corporate curses? | Rom 12:14 | figgy | 97968 | ||
I recently read an article by a pastor who I deeply respect. He brought up the topic of corporate imprecations (curses) on those who are driving a particular evil agenda (I am not going to get into what the agenda is because I do not want to get into an issue other than my question). He referred to them as God's enemies (since they are actively and agressively promoting ungodliness) and are appropriate targets of the Church's holy curses. I have never heard of church curses. Anybody have any thoughts, insights, explanations on this topic? Thanks. | ||||||
24 | What family planning method is good? | Ps 127:3 | figgy | 97877 | ||
This is an excellent post and I agree with this completely. Just to add my own two cents, I think that God wants us to have the correct attitude toward children. God commands us to be fruitful and multiply (Gen 1:28). Furthermore, we are told that children are a blessing from the Lord: "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth. Happy is the man who has a quiver full of them; they shall not be ashamed, but shall speak with their enemies in the gate" (Ps. 127:3-5). I don't think that professing christians are to resist the blessings of the family. We are not to take on the cultural values of our society. For example, plan on having 1.5 children only when financially feasible or after all of our own goals and pursuits have been complete. God Bless, Figgy |
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25 | Who makes the rules? | 1 John 3:9 | figgy | 94618 | ||
Dear Bapristbred- You have brought up some points that have caused me to do some searching. It seems to me that you are hinting that salvation is somehow earned through works. You said "one cannot see faith WITHOUT works." * James 1:20 - But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? A result of true faith in Christ RESULTS in good works for the christian. According to my study Bible the word dead means without fruit. Therefore, one who does not bear the fruit of righteousness (good works) shows that the free gift of God (salvation) has never been recieved (Reformation Study Bible notes). Faith is key to our salvation and true faith produces good works. We, as sinful humans, can never produce good works that will cause us to "see faith". God Bless, Figgy |
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26 | Who makes the rules? | 1 John 3:9 | figgy | 94507 | ||
Hi John Reformed (Dad), I was just thinking on the post sent by baptistbred and about to respond when I saw that you sent this post. How funny. Anyway, your distinction makes a lot of sense. However, 1 John 3:10 gives the distinction between the children of God and the children of the devil. It is twofold: 1.) the children of the devil do not practice righteousness. That is, they clearly do not follow God's law in scripture for their lives (antinomianism) and 2.) they do not love their brother. That is, if they still despised and persecuted christians, there is no way they would be children of God. With that said, it could be clear who are children of God and children of the devil based on the two criter1a given in 1 John. Your thoughts? Elaine |
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27 | A FALSE TEACHING? Yes / No | Matt 8:5 | figgy | 94296 | ||
Hi Dad- Thanks for bringing in some concrete examples here of the blatant heresies which have been taught in WOF. These quotes speak volumes that many leaders of WOF are teaching non-Biblical things. I would suspect you are going to get some responses that these are not quotes from WOF teachers. Love, Figgy |
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28 | A FALSE TEACHING? Yes / No | Matt 8:5 | figgy | 93927 | ||
Hi Gracefull- I think we have come full circle in our discussion. I would have to go back to my first or second note to you in which it seems to me that you do not represent the WOF movement as I have seen it represented by many others (including a few on this forum, and the leaders of it - Copeland, Hagin, Hinn). Perhaps you and I have more common ground than originally suspected regardless of my views on WOF. God Bless! Figgy |
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29 | A FALSE TEACHING? Yes / No | Matt 8:5 | figgy | 93914 | ||
I should clarify my sentence: I said originally "God is sovereign and can and will DO ANYTHING that he pleases regardless of our actions. We cannot control Him (however Biblical our desires may be) through any type of "personal faith development" (ie formulas)." What I meant by this was that often times we may think with all of hearts that what we desire (whatever it may be) is God's will for us. However, it may NOT BE God's will for us and no amount of faith will move him if it is not His will. I am in whole hearted agreement with you that God does not contradict himself. Yes - GOD IS FAITHFUL! He does not break his promises. I am sorry if I somehow conveyed the message that I believe otherwise. -Figgy |
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30 | A FALSE TEACHING? Yes / No | Matt 8:5 | figgy | 93889 | ||
Dear LDS and Gracefull- I am posting a link to a powerful testimony written by a woman who was once involved in the WOF movement. It is an illustration that real pain is the ultimate end to these false teachings on faith. I found it extremely compelling. I am not really interested in striking up a more heated debate. I would just encourage you to read it if you so choose. God Bless! http://www.banner.org.uk/wof/mytest.html |
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31 | A FALSE TEACHING? Yes / No | Matt 8:5 | figgy | 93888 | ||
Hi EdB- I have been encouraged by your kind notes. This forum is forcing to me to think - ouch! :) -Figgy |
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32 | A FALSE TEACHING? Yes / No | Matt 8:5 | figgy | 93843 | ||
Hi Gracefull- I wish I had the time to truly delve into this. However, with a one and a half year old trying to "help" mommy everytime I sit down at the computer, please forgive me for not being able to address each point that you make. Any omission on my part is not intended to ignore what you have taken precious time and thought to write. Here is the bottom line as I see it - God is sovereign and can and will DO ANYTHING that he pleases regardless of our actions. We cannot control Him (however Biblical our desires may be) through any type of "personal faith development" (ie formulas). Yes, faith is very important in the life of a christian. We are to pray without ceasing. My faith is in knowing that God will answer my prayers in His time and in the manner that is best. However, from what I have read and seen regarding the WOF beliefs, faith is likened to some force that is used to move God. This can become very problematic when one tries to move God to some action with all the faith they can muster and God does not move. According to WOF, the logical conclusion is that the person must not have enough faith. Again, where does the sovereignty of God come into the picture? I am sooooo thankful that He has not said yes to everything I have prayed for in my lifetime! He is all knowing and all wise and my faith is placed in HIS wisdom. The Bible says "My God shall supply all my needs according to His riches and glory by Christ Jesus" (Phil 4:19) There is no condition for x amount of faith here. If we trust in God he provides for our needs. How awesome and yet so simple is that?? I feel no pressure to have a CERTAIN amount of faith and I am totally confidant that He will provide. As an aside, you mentioned something about the laying on of hands to heal. My impression of your statment is that it is a requirement for healing. If you believe this - how is that scriptural? Is God limited to what He can do by our actions? Gracefull, it can be challenging having a debate via an email. Please know that everything I say is with a tone unintended to offend. I simply challenge you to truly examine WOF beliefs in light of the inerrant Word of God. In Him, Figgy |
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33 | Spiritual Maturity and Marriage | Matt 6:33 | figgy | 93755 | ||
I had a similar situation. I had been a christian much longer than my husband when we got married a couple of years ago. I saw that he had a heart and desire to follow God's will in marriage. In addition, we are blessed to belong to a church with a community of believers who model biblical family and marriage. My husband has many awesome, christian men who constantly encourage and hold each other accountable in this area. I can't stress the importance of christian community for this couple. God Bless, Figgy |
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34 | A FALSE TEACHING? Yes / No | Matt 8:5 | figgy | 93748 | ||
Radioman- Thanks for posting this article. It confirmed what I had believed to be the WOF beliefs and roots. Gracefull's note to my post, based on my perception, does not seem to represent the WOF movement for what is truly is and what they believe. I would be interested in seeing his/her's opinion of what you just sent me. God Bless! Figgy |
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35 | A FALSE TEACHING? Yes / No | Matt 8:5 | figgy | 93649 | ||
Dear Gracefull, Thanks for your post. I have read it and re-read several times in an attempt to truly understand your representation of the WOF beliefs. There are a few points to address later. However, I really am striving to understand how it is that WOF teachers tell people that if they are not healed in some way (lets use physically as an example) than they must not have enough faith. Do you believe this to be true? It may sound like a simplistic question to your well articulated post but I must use this as a starting point in understanding what it is that WOF teaches if I am to examine my own assumptions. Thanks! --Figgy |
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36 | Spiritual Maturity and Marriage | Bible general Archive 2 | figgy | 93624 | ||
Speaking from a female perspective and from one who has been married for only two years I can tell you that not only should you marry someone who is spiritually mature, you need to be sure that you and the person you want to marry understand how GOD has designed marriage to function. That is - what is the role of the husband? What is the role of the wife? These are weighty questions and the answers are clearly found in scripture. I assure you a biblical marriage DOES NOT look like a "wordly" marriage. Many, many "Christian" marriages fail because they do not follow God's Word in this area. Back to the maturity issue - my husband and I have a single, male friend who we consider to be very knowledgeable of the scriptures and truly loves the Lord. On the surface we would surmise that he is spiritually mature. However, it is clear to us that in the area of his relationships to women, God is still working on him. He is clearly not ready for marriage. I guess my point is that one may be spiritually mature in one sense but not necessarily marriage material at another. One should be EXTREMELY discerning when it comes to deciding who they will marry. Women should marry a man that they can RESPECT (Eph. 5:22,33) as God commands a woman to respect her husband. In addition, a woman must be willing to be led by her husband. This is no easy thing and if a woman were to marry a man she could not follow than BIG problems arise. Conversely, a man should marry a woman who is willing to be led by him and who knows God's commands for her in marriage. I hope I don't sound like a "know it all" here because, as I mentioned earlier, I have only been married for two years. I am simply trying to give a nutshell version of the extensive counseling and biblical training we were blessed to have prior to marriage. Bottom line is that there is A LOT to know and undestand about Biblical marriage and when both partners are "on board" with it then God will bless and use your marriage for your own sanctifcation and to His glory! God Bless, Figgy |
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37 | A FALSE TEACHING? Yes / No | Matt 8:5 | figgy | 93411 | ||
This is my first post on the forum. I usually just read through the various discussions choosing to be more of an observer than a partcipant. However, this particular post left me stunned due to the sheer harsh tone and intellectual dishonesty. You say "I know what the Word says". Do you know that the Word says Christ is not a means to our own end (i.e health, wealth, and happiness, etc) but IS the end?-- Phil 3:7-8. Praise God that you are currently experiencing health, wealth, and happiness in your life. However, these are not guarantees for those in Christ Jesus. Read Hebrews Chapter 11. These men of GREAT faith, more faith than any of us could ever imagine, suffered torture, poverty, prison, etc. These men are the examples for us! Their lives were clearly not reflections of wealth and health. We serve a God who loves us and blesses us as HE sees fit, not as we see fit. If I am sick, I will pray for a healing according to His will. If I am broke, I will pray for my needs to be met according to His will. He is faithful and my faith is renewed each time I see His provision in my life. Christ commands us in John 6:27 "do not labor for the food that perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life..." As believers, our focus should be on advancing the Kingdom of God at whatever cost to us - be it our finances, our health, and even our own lives. I am thankful each day for the food on my table, the roof over my head, and my excellent health. I attribute all of this to God's blessing and not because I attained it through conjuring up some amount of faith that prompts God to move in my life. That would certainly be a heavy burden to carry. Christ came to remove our burden, not add to it. |
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