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221 | Tithing before Mosaic Law | Gen 14:20 | stjohn | 217799 | ||
Saved, Yes, you did respond to the original post. I must say I'm a little lost as well. What does that have to do with Azure's query in the original post? Could you please expound from a scripturally based perspective of what you are espousing? |
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222 | Tithing before Mosaic Law | Gen 14:20 | stjohn | 217783 | ||
Dear Sister Azure, Amen and amen. I just came from the wood behind the soup kitchen were I work, and the thing I love about some of those people (homeless drunkards) is that they get that; they know that they have no hope but that is in Christ, and what they do have is from Him, even though it isn't very much. Many of them are saved, but only as if by fire. My prayer and my goal for them is to remind, and perchance, convince them that they are grieving the Holy Spirit. And my goal for the others is to give out the word so the Spirit of God will convict their heart. Much prayer is needed. Sorry for getting off track here, and for not keeping to the subject at hand. Seems a bit far off tithing. :-) John |
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223 | Using the word Lucifer | Is 14:12 | stjohn | 217778 | ||
Dear saved, We hear at SBF try to keep our posts biblically based and not use conjecture in accordance with the Terms of Use we all agreed to when we registered to this forum. Thanks in advance for your cooperation in keeping this forum different from others that are not guided by the Holy Scriptures as their rule of order. :-) John |
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224 | Christ did not do away with the tithe | Gen 14:20 | stjohn | 217773 | ||
Dear saved... Welcome to the forum! FYI if you click on any given username you'll see in their profile when the last time they posted was. This user hasn't posted since 02 so you'll probably not hear from them. You have posted some good biblically based posts by the way. Would you please tell us a little something about yourself by filling in the user profile? :-) Thanks! John |
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225 | Tithing before Mosaic Law | Gen 14:20 | stjohn | 217772 | ||
Dear Azure, Did you notice that Jacob put himself in the position of the one doing the bargaining, after, God had already promised him these things, without, requiring anything from him? This indeed shows the condition of the heart of, Jacob the schemer, doesn't it. It wasn't until much later in life that Jacob began to see the light and understand it was only by the grace of God that he was blest by welth and not by his own crafty bargaining. :-) John |
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226 | Eternal life promised by God? | Titus 1:2 | stjohn | 217664 | ||
Well said Brother! A resounding, AMEN! | ||||||
227 | The Suffering of the Church | Acts 8:2 | stjohn | 217636 | ||
Dear Mike, It takes a big man to admit when he is wrong, and it is a rare thing indeed to see. I'm proud and happy to see you are that kind of man. I haven't been around the forum long, but I have been around long enough to know that it doesn't happen too often. And I've also been around long enough to have made a few mistakes myself that I had to recant. It didn't take me long though to find out if I said something that was not Scriptural, I'd get it from every direction! And I'm glad of it too, because I've learned a lot since coming to this forum. We need to be careful not to think we've arrived at some lofty place of all knowledge though, because we are always learning, and I expect I'll make a few mistakes in the future too! The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man is he who listens to counsel. Prov 12:15. Shalom and God bless John |
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228 | The Suffering of the Church | Acts 8:2 | stjohn | 217629 | ||
Dear Mike, The Bible tells us throughout it's Holy text that the discipline and suffering of the saint's decreed by God is for our good. The story of Joseph rings out this truth in his reply to his brethren when they were frightened of his reproach for their evil deeds. Mans intentions are evil. God in his sovereignty, disciplines us for our good. " But Joseph said to them, "Do not be afraid, for am I in God's place? "As for you, you meant evil against me, [but] God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive. "So therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones." So he comforted them and spoke kindly to them." Gen 50:19-21 Joseph learned this lesson well, as should we. And again the writer of Hebrews says: "and you have forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you as sons, "MY SON, DO NOT REGARD LIGHTLY THE DISCIPLINE OF THE LORD, NOR FAINT WHEN YOU ARE REPROVED BY HIM; FOR THOSE WHOM THE LORD LOVES HE DISCIPLINES, AND HE SCOURGES EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVES." It is for discipline that you endure; God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom [his] father does not discipline? But if you are without discipline, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. Hebrews 12:5-8 Not that it says: "HE SCOURGES EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVES" There are many, many such texts throughout the Bible that teach us about God working in the lives of His own through suffering. Though suffering comes our way -by God's sovereign decree and perfect decisions- God does not do evil. This concept of all suffering being evil that you have is of man, and not God. Where did you learn these things? The Bible in no way teaches us that suffering received from God is evil. And He is indeed in charge of all things. To say otherwise diminishes His sovereign power, disparages Christ, and elevates man. John |
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229 | The Suffering of the Church | Acts 8:2 | stjohn | 217611 | ||
David, Amen. Not too far at all, Brother. Far to many, don't go far enough, and we end up with a, washed-out, weak tea of a gospel being taught from far too many a pulpit. And, the unfortunate end result is, we sadly end up with a bunch of washed-out weak tea Christians. John p.s. Many future blessings to you and your lovely (bride to be) Jennie. May you bare up well under the frustrations and tribulations of the world. May the sun always shine in your garden, may the wind be at your back, may the road home always be down hill, and may you be in Heaven, twenty minutes before the Devil even knows you are dead. |
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230 | The Gospel of Christ | Romans | stjohn | 217580 | ||
Hi David, Thats sounds legitimate to me brother. No problem. :-) I'm looking forward to meeting your brother, if he's anything like you. We could sure use more users with sound doctrine that are able and willing to teach. Blessings to you, sir. John |
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231 | The Gospel of Christ | Romans | stjohn | 217577 | ||
John 3:11-12 | ||||||
232 | The Gospel of Christ | Romans | stjohn | 217573 | ||
David, I think you'd do yourself well in straitening out the double identity issue. Lockman may revoke your right to post if you don't. Please familiarize yourself with the TOU before you post again, if you haven't already done so. It looks like Doc beat me to the punch and sent you the link to John Piper's website. :-) Do listen to his bio on Luther, John does an excellent job! You may also enjoy reading a short bio on Luther at the link below, It's less then 30 pages, so it's not very comprehensive, but it does have some pretty good info. Enjoy! http://www.tlogical.net/bioluther.htm John |
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233 | The Gospel of Christ | Romans | stjohn | 217562 | ||
Dear David, Well said, son... In reading your post, It brings me to thinking of the young Martin Luther, and his struggles with Romans 1:17. The man being embedded in romanist theology had quite a hard time coming to the doctrine of grace, and realizing that righteousness is gained apart from works. Through hard study of Rom 1-3, understanding the true nature of sin and mans total depravity, young Luther just about drove the priest in the confessional crazy with his continuous confessions. He'd no sooner then leave the both and turn around to confess something that he'd forgotten, or even a thought that had perhaps just come into his head that was sinful to his conscience. I'll bet that priest was one man who was very relieved that Luther had embraced his theology of righteousness through faith and not works, like, twenty-five trips to the confessional or fifty hail Mary's for penance! (Rom 5:15) I suppose my point is, a good understanding of Romans can give us so much peace of mind and spirit. Putting aside our tendency to externally legalize our walk with God, gives us the liberty to enjoy God and live out the Gospel in love, peace, contentment of heart and mind, and true, unspeakable joy in the Lord! (Rom 11:29) Thanks again for a good post, David, I really appreciate your contribution to the forum. :-) John |
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234 | Truth and Wisdom | Ps 51:6 | stjohn | 217554 | ||
Dear Momma, Thank you! It's so good to see you are doing well in keeping the faith, and having such strong convictions! It's truly a joy to see you in peace in the face of so much strife. May you, the brethren that are close to you, and your family continue to be abundantly best as your testimony encourages those around you. And us here at SBF too! :-) Thanks again, Sister. Rom 12:2 Shalom and God bless John |
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235 | Un-repented Sin | Heb 6:6 | stjohn | 217552 | ||
Amen, David! And a warm welcome to the forum! John |
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236 | Un-repented Sin | Heb 6:6 | stjohn | 217523 | ||
Vintage.... Read, John 17, pay attention to the last 6 verses. Now remember.... This is Jesus, God of all, our King -in a sense- prying to Himself, desiring for Himself and the Father, perfect unity with all believers. (cf. John 14:13) The Holy Scriptures, when read in context of it's entire counsel, is rife with verse on God's desire to have eternal, perfect unity, with His saints. Please, get the book. It's FREE-!!! John |
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237 | Call from God! | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 217491 | ||
Amen. | ||||||
238 | By What Law | Rom 3:23 | stjohn | 217465 | ||
Hi MJH, The book is called: "How to read the Bible for all it's worth" by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart. It's less then 300 pages and an easy read. I hope you read it. If and when you do, let us know what you think. John |
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239 | Why is the Christian Church so divided? | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 217341 | ||
Please get the book. | ||||||
240 | Why is the Christian Church so divided? | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 217338 | ||
Vintage... It's pretty plane to see that this is for all ages. The word of God is active and present in the Scriptures today, just as much as it was alive to those who heard Him speak the words in person two thousand years ago but were spiritually blind and deaf. Plenty of folks today can read the same word of God and not see though they see and not hear though we can read it to them. The Scriptures do not say it was only for that generation, but I think common sense would dictate only that it applied to them at that time. Most of the world at large is spiritually blind and deaf to God's word as we speak... Are you sure you don't want that book? John |
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