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221 | Difference b/w pleasing God vs man | Matt 6:1 | Wild Olive Shoot | 164294 | ||
johnpastors, I think you wanted to post this to jaci, since it is not I that will possibly be performing this good deed. But I do have a question concerning your post: It sounds as though you say that human boasting is not our own work but the devil's? Am I correct on that? WOS |
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222 | Is it easy for God to forgive? | Matt 6:15 | Wild Olive Shoot | 199902 | ||
Since it took Jesus to fully satisfy the justice of God, could it really be that easy? Our redeemer has been part of the eternal plan. It’s somewhat difficult for me to understand the easy part since God went to such great lengths. But the statement was made to me that would agree with your post, thus the reason I posted the question, to get perspectives from others. I know it has been a while since I last posted brother, but I would hope you all still remember enough of me to know that I’ll seek a more in-depth answer than that. Call me crazy, but… Would still like your humble opinion if you wouldn’t mind pondering it for a little while. If it’s still the same, then I’ll have to accept it now won’t I? By the way, nice talking to you again. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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223 | Is it easy for God to forgive? | Matt 6:15 | Wild Olive Shoot | 199968 | ||
Excellent thoughts brother. Thank you much for sharing. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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224 | Saved but not living for God? | Matt 6:33 | Wild Olive Shoot | 168141 | ||
Luke, Since "I love Jesus, Jesus Freak" only participated on the forum that "one day", and since you posted your response to Him / Her some 2 1/2 months later, I may be wrong, but you may not be getting a response from them anytime soon. Anyway, since the original question was posted on a “Bible Study Forum”, wouldn’t you think it was asked in a biblical context? What other definition would you expect given how it was asked? What’s Christianese anyhow? It’s not like we have our own language and you shouldn’t suggest that we do. That simply makes things much more difficult to discuss. To be saved is to be delivered. WOS |
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225 | Who then is on this broad way? | Matt 7:13 | Wild Olive Shoot | 217002 | ||
Rakpak, I know this is a bit off topic but curiousity has the better of me. There are a few on the forum that do this but your’s seems most recent, so I’ll ask, why do you refer to Jesus as Yahoshua? I’m assuming your native toungue is Engllish and you reference the KJV in your posts which is also English. Just curious as to why you don’t refer to Jesus as Jesus. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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226 | Who then is on this broad way? | Matt 7:13 | Wild Olive Shoot | 217005 | ||
Then why not just call him Jesus? I'm curious as to why some choose one name over the other. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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227 | Who then is on this broad way? | Matt 7:13 | Wild Olive Shoot | 217012 | ||
Grafted, but by God's inspired word He has many names or titles. You and others choose by which name you refer to Jesus. I was just curious why you choose what you do? Is the Word of God of lesser value in English? Stand in His grace, WOS |
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228 | Who then is on this broad way? | Matt 7:13 | Wild Olive Shoot | 217019 | ||
I was just trying to gain a better understanding. Thank you for answering. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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229 | Who then is on this broad way? | Matt 7:13 | Wild Olive Shoot | 217020 | ||
Dear Azure, I have a difficult time understanding English most of time and that's the only language I speak. :) Stand in His grace, WOS |
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230 | Who then is on this broad way? | Matt 7:13 | Wild Olive Shoot | 217026 | ||
What puzzles me Doc, why is the Hebrew name only used for Jesus by some? Weren't there other Hebrews that had Hebrew names? I don't see people referring to Paul as Shaul or Simon as Shimon or even John as Jochana. (if I got all of them right?) I guess being respectful with names only applies to Jesus. Why is that? Stand in His grace, WOS |
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231 | Heb 6:4-6 | Matt 12:31 | Wild Olive Shoot | 151646 | ||
candy lee, If I may, please let me refer you to a site in which I found most helpful regarding "lost salvation". http://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/lewis_chafer/salvation/ A breif preview that I found enlightening: Not only is it revealed that God is disposed to keep the one whom He has saved, but the true child of God is also a gift of the Father to the Son (Jhn 10:29; 17:6, 9, 11) and has been committed to the keeping power of the Father by the prayer of the Son. "Holy Father keep." That prayer will be answered. Thus it may be concluded that should the saved one be lost, the eternal purpose of God will have been thwarted. Admitting this, it must be concluded that He Who can design a universe whose remotest star shall not deviate by a second from its appointments throughout the ages; Who can plan the universe from the highest arch-angel to the marvelous organism of the smallest insect; Whose purpose has never yet been known to fail—that such a God may be defeated by the mere creature His hands have made. If the saved one is finally lost, it must also be concluded that God is, to that degree, lacking in power. He Who has testified that not one of His sheep will ever perish, must yet retract His bold assertions and humbly submit to a power that is greater than His own. He Who created and holds the universe in His hands; Who calls things that are not as though they were; Who could speak the word and dismiss every atom of matter and life from existence forever must retire before the over-lordship of some creature of His hand. And, lastly, admitting the revelation concerning God's eternal purpose and His infinite power to accomplish that purpose, if it could still be proven that the saved one might be lost we would be shut up to the one and final conclusion that it could be so only because the All-powerful God did not sufficiently care to keep those whom His power had created as new-born children. But what do we find? The revelation is full of testimony concerning that very care. Who can measure the revealed devotion of His boundless love toward the objects of His saving grace? Who will dare claim that He will not answer the prayer of His Son? – Lewis Sperry Chafer WOS |
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232 | Heb 6:4-6 | Matt 12:31 | Wild Olive Shoot | 151648 | ||
It's much easier to tear someone down than it is to build them up. The high road is the hard road. Let's walk it together. WOS |
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233 | Why is it not relevant today? | Matt 12:31 | Wild Olive Shoot | 186872 | ||
Hi Jeff, I’d like to add a bit to this discussion. Regarding, “The argument continues that because our Lord has ascended and it is impossible for any to witness Jesus the man perform a miracle, it is impossible to commit blasphemy of the Holy Spirit in our time.” I’d like to point out the fact that although we do not have a direct eyewitness ourselves, we have the witness of those who did. John 15:27 And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning. Acts 5:32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. 1John 1:1-3: 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; 2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) 3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. 2Peter 1:16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 2Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: Hebrews 10:15,16: 15 Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before, 16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; Personally, I don’t know the answer fully either but I do agree with what you stated: “but I don't agree that it was only possible for those pharisees based on the fact that Christ "directly addressed" them or they were the ones in that specific event who made the accusation.” Rejecting the God inspired testimony of the Christ (and what He did) seems really similar to blaspheming the Holy Spirit since it is the Spirit that bears witness in God’s Word. Just some thoughts. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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234 | Why is it not relevant today? | Matt 12:31 | Wild Olive Shoot | 186893 | ||
Hi Mark, nice to hear from you. I consider blaspheming the Holy Ghost to be much broader than just the act of vilifying, but in context here, I wholeheartedly agree with you. It was meant as vilifying the acts performed by Christ as not being attributable to God, but of the devil. Matthew 12:32 really does drive that point home I guess. You can speak against the man, his human nature, and be forgiven. But to claim the miraculous power displayed in His divinity was anything less than divine will not be pardonable. For by claiming that, you deny who Christ was and is. But I do think that this is relevant today as there are many that make the ignorant claim that Christ was simply a magician or illusionist and deceived those who witnessed His acts. To simply lessen His divinity is blasphemous regardless of whether or not the claimed intentions were meant to apply Christ’s power to the devil or used to reject His divinity and claim otherwise. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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235 | calling all sinners | Matt 13:11 | Wild Olive Shoot | 160786 | ||
Ebrain, You stated: “If when you read, it is your will that God's will be done, and you really mean it, then you will know exactly what God is saying to you.” I don’t necessarily disagree with you and can’t really, but I believe God has determined to use others as well, to edify us for whatever reason. The verses you pointed out do support your statement but I think it is also important to realize that God can, and does, not only use His word to instruct us, but men who our strong in its understanding as well. I’d point out Acts 8:26-40. There is no indication that the Ethiopian was reading and not really trying to know the truth. He was in Jerusalem to worship after all. For whatever purpose God intended, He determined to send Philip to teach this man about the Christ. I think this shows that not always do we have the capacity to understand, due to our own self or some other means, and therefore God has bestowed upon certain men the ability to teach His word when and where He may have determined. I know many times I have read God’s word and have struggled with it. But thanks to Him, He has allowed me the opportunity to associate with men who are well grounded in His word who have properly instructed me otherwise. There are many good teachers, pastors and ministers whose calling is to teach the word of God and instruct others in His word. Don’t unintentionally sell them short. God has seen a purpose for them and we should recognize that. Just some thoughts brother. WOS |
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236 | Lean not to thy own understanding | Matt 13:34 | Wild Olive Shoot | 208240 | ||
S-O-G, The passage who gave??? You have not attached this to any thread. And what does Matthew 22:34-40 have to do with Mark 4:11, which by the way, leads into the explanation of the parable of the sower to the disciples because: "Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?" Mark 4:33,34: 33 And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it. 34 But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples. Just curious as to what your point is here. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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237 | Lean not to thy own understanding | Matt 13:34 | Wild Olive Shoot | 208257 | ||
Well you did more than give an example. You demonstrated as well. I'm still lost concerning the post, but that's okay, I don't need to know everything. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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238 | Who are the lost sheep of israel? | Matt 15:24 | Wild Olive Shoot | 151369 | ||
Jesus' 'personal mission prior to his death and resurrection was only to the Jews, God's people. Kalos, just want to point out that although Jesus’ “primary” mission was to the Jews, He did make exceptions: Matthew 8:10-13 (NASB) 10Now when Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those who were following, "Truly I say to you, I have not found such great faith with anyone in Israel. 11"I say to you that many will come from east and west, and recline at the table with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven; 12but the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." 13And Jesus said to the centurion, "Go; it shall be done for you as you have believed." And the servant was healed that very moment. Matthew 15:22-28 (NASB) 22And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to cry out, saying, "Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is cruelly demon-possessed." 23But He did not answer her a word. And His disciples came and implored Him, saying, "Send her away, because she keeps shouting at us." 24But He answered and said, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." 25But she came and began to bow down before Him, saying, "Lord, help me!" 26And He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." 27But she said, "Yes, Lord; but even the dogs feed on the crumbs which fall from their masters' table." 28Then Jesus said to her, "O woman, your faith is great; it shall be done for you as you wish." And her daughter was healed at once. He didn’t actively seek out the Gentiles, but did minister to them as scripture shows and thus (for one) points out that ethnic and cultural prejudice must be eliminated in missionary work. The early church, I’m sure, saw this example and followed it. WOS |
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239 | how did jesus teach disciples about | Matt 16:19 | Wild Olive Shoot | 208969 | ||
Dear Matt, Reading over the posts on this thread, it appears obvious that you have yet to explain why exactly you see a difference in the terminology or phrasing. “The term is often used to express collectively the gospel doctrines; and 'preaching the gospel' is often used to include not only the proclaiming of the good tidings, but the teaching men how to avail themselves of the offer of salvation, the declaring of all the truths, precepts, promises, and threatenings of Christianity.” It is termed “the gospel of the grace of God” (Act_20:24), “the gospel of the kingdom” (Mat_4:23), “the gospel of Christ” (Rom_1:16), “the gospel of peace (Eph_6:15), “the glorious gospel,” “the everlasting gospel,” “the gospel of salvation” (Eph_1:13).” – Easton’s Bible Dictionary Do you see them as being different and if so, how do you see them? Maybe if you explain your position it can be better discussed? Since you admit, you have not been taught they are the same, you must have been taught they were different. What exactly have you been taught? It would be much easier to answer your questions if it were known how you view the phrases currently. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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240 | how did jesus teach disciples about | Matt 16:19 | Wild Olive Shoot | 208978 | ||
Dear Matt, You state: “I believe in getting things understood on one point, before I go to another point”… As do I Matt. You then state: “Keep in mind, and perspective, what this discussion is all about,” I believe I have done that. You have asked the following throughout this thread: ” I have never heard, that the Kingdom of God -- Kingdom of Heaven, is the redemptive power, could you please expound on this?” And then: “I truly want to know, teach me”… Well it would be helpful, if you are so eager to learn, to meet some of the posters halfway. How do you view the varying phrases using the word “gospel” if not all used in conjunction with the same doctrine? If you could answer that question, which is very specific and very much on topic, the other posters in the thread may be able to more aptly answer your question since the answers along with the scripture already posted do not seem to satisfy your stated desire to know. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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