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221 | How Holy Is Marriage? | Matt 16:6 | Val | 213595 | ||
Dear Kcam: In regards to your saying “It says God put away the sin and did not require Davids life. But that was not clearing his guilt.” Notice in Psalms 52 David was forgiven, his sin was covered, and in verse five “You forgave the guilt of my sin.” In Psalms 51 David was washed and made whiter than snow, verse seven. David is a most revered man in that God said of him that he was a man after God’s own heart. David’s son with Bathsheba was chosen to be King – Solomon. God made an everlasting covenant with David. Jesus is referred to as being in the lineage of David. The consequences of sin touched David’s family his remaining life but each man/women was held responsible for their choices and decisions. The verse you quote says in the NASB verse 7 who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished, visiting the iniquity of fathers on the children and on the grandchildren to the third and fourth generations." The YLT leaves out “the guilty”. I believe that makes a big difference. Sincerely, Val |
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222 | How Holy Is Marriage? | Matt 16:6 | Val | 213582 | ||
Dear Always Learning, To answer your question regarding heterosexual marriage involving adultery. At the point a person is convicted that they have committed sin and they sincerely, genuinely ask for forgiveness, we are told in John that we will be forgiven. Now as to consequences that we will suffer for that sin they remain the same such as a stigma from society, cannot hold various offices in the church and so on. There is a principal or a concept in the bible where God's people sin, there is a time of punishment to bring them to repentance then they repent and are restored to blessing. So a person who committed adultery, divorced, repented, is restored. This is truly a matter of the heart and and is not done flippantly; the repentance part. Regarding this situation it has been said you can't unscramble eggs. Do you see the message in this? The moral of the story is at the point you recognize your sin, seek forgiveness and then acknowledge that you are forgiven. What you do next is to walk in the word; walk as though you have a clean slate; no longer guilty because through the blood of Christ He has taken away our guilty conscience - see the book of Hebrews. Now you say a person should divorce again. That is not necessary because as someone has pointed out that we can't fix ourselves; we pick up where we are and accept the forgiveness we asked from God. Moving on to your next question regarding a homosexual relationship. First of all, the bible does not acknowledge marriage between two men or two women so where would this relationship fall in the bible. It can be found in the sexual immorality verses; one of which forbids this type relationship. So the answer to your question is if you have sought forgiveness for your adultery, remarriage resulting in adultery then you are forgiven if it was a sincere genuine repentance. You are no longer living in adultery because you have been forgiven. You are given a clean slate. You are given a clear conscience. As to the homosexual wanting to continuing living with their partner; we already know that this type relationship; same sex relationship is forbidden in scripture. So you see you comparing oranges to apples. I too have homosexual acquaintances and treat them with the same courtesy as my straight friends. I treat my alcoholic friends with courtesy. I hope that somehow in some way I might be able to share the gospel with them. It is the goodness of God that brings lost people to repentance. Stop looking around and look up. We only become confused when we compare ourselves with others. It is when we look at Christ on the cross, in the grave and Christ resurrected that we see there is nothing we can do that can take away our sin, it is His perfect sacrifice that takes away our sin and then walk in His commands as closely as we can. Sincerely, Val |
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223 | is a christian allowed to drink | 1 Cor 6:10 | Val | 213534 | ||
Dear CDBJ: The relationship between faith and works: Scripture repeatedly affirms that salvation is the free gift of God appropriated through faith (Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 3:28). No individual merits salvation by fulfillment of God’s law (Rom. 3:20). Saving faith is, however, obedient faith (Rom. 1:5; 16:26; 1 Pet. 1:2). We are saved for good works (Eph. 2:10). Faith that does not result in acts of Christian love is not salvific but demonic (Jas. 2:14-26, especially v. 19). – Chris Church, Holman Bible Dictionary Outside the Gospels faith is related to the keynote concepts of the Christian message: the state of salvation (Eph. 2:8-9), sanctification (Acts 26:18), purification (Acts 15:9), justification or imputed righteousness (Rom. 4:5; 5:1; Gal. 3:24), adoption as children of God (Gal. 3:26). Each of these comes by faith. As in the Gospels, faith is an attitude toward and relationship with God mediated by Christ Jesus. It is surrender to God’s gift of righteousness in Christ rather than seeking to achieve righteousness alone. William L. Self – Holman Bible Dictionary These articles can be viewed in their entirety at http://bible.lifeway.com/crossmain.asp under Salavation Sincerely, Val |
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224 | is a christian allowed to drink | 1 Cor 6:10 | Val | 213532 | ||
Dear CDBJ: Also please see Thread ID# 25394. I believe you've had this discussion before. Lets not rehash it. Sincerely, Val | ||||||
225 | is a christian allowed to drink | 1 Cor 6:10 | Val | 213531 | ||
CDBJ, James 2:19; look at the whole chapter and count how many times the word "faith" is used. There are contrasts in the book of James. He is contrasting in chapter two what a genuine faith looks like. Sincerely, Val | ||||||
226 | Does Christ come into our hearts? | Rom 10:9 | Val | 213527 | ||
Dear CDBJ, I believe your post in this topic is a good example of looking at the whole counsel of God and not picking out a verse or two here and there to show a point. Also scroll down to Brother Hank's comments in his post. I think surrender is a good word. Sincerely, Val | ||||||
227 | is a christian allowed to drink | 1 Cor 6:10 | Val | 213526 | ||
Dear CDBJ, I wasn't quoting John. There are some who believe in who Jesus is but it is not a genuine faith. That faith comes about only when one is willing to surrender to Christ as Lord and Saviour. The bible says that even the demons believe and we know who they are surrendered to. James 2:19 You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder. Sincerely, Val |
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228 | is a christian allowed to drink | 1 Cor 6:10 | Val | 213522 | ||
Dear jeh777: the question first of all is based on the assumption of salvation by works. Read the book of Galatians and you will see that a person does not receive salvation by what they do or do not do. One receives salvation by belief in Jesus Christ who died on the cross, was buried, and rose from the dead. Surrendering your life to Him to follow Him as Saviour and Lord by this belief in Him is how one is saved. Now as to your question can a person drink wine. The bible says in one place that we are not to judge each other in regards to drinking and eating. The bible says in another place that drinking to the point of getting drunk is a sin. Food and drink should be done in moderation. The bible says in another place that whatever you do do it to the glory of God and do not put a stumbling block in another person's path. You can do a word study with your concordance on these words; drunkenness, wine, drink, stumbling, and other words and search the scriptures for yourself. This should be a matter that you earnestly pray about. Sincerely, Val |
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229 | How Holy Is Marriage? | Matt 16:6 | Val | 213518 | ||
Dear Always Learning, you have been given several good posts on this topic. I stand by my first post to you. I am not understanding this last post. You stated "You are correct save your knowledge about homosexuality". Could you elaborate on this one sentence and not go into the other subjects in your post. As I have said you have been given many fine posts on this topic so we can end it there if this hits a raw nerve with you. I don't think you will find many people who will agree with you that a person is born a homosexual. I may be wrong but I don't think so. Please be aware that anytime we post anything on this forum, it is a public forum and what we post most often will be challenged. It should not be taken personally as words on a page are not the same thing as looking at a person's face and body language which has a lot to do with communication. We are aware that communication in this way is not the best so its good to not wear our feelings on our sleeves and judge others motives with this limited format. We do best to allow each other some slack. I know you are aware of the cultural battle going on for homosexual rights in marriage and the pastorate and so on so it is hard to see where a person is coming from when we talk about such a highly controversial topic as homosexuality. Sincerely, Val |
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230 | How Holy Is Marriage? | Matt 16:6 | Val | 213455 | ||
Dear Robert, it would be so easy to say that homosexual behavior can be continued after salvation. That would be the easy way out. But we can't say that can we. Not if we believe the bible to be reliable and inerrant. We must line our lives us to the plumb line of scripture and not vic versa. We cannot use human reasoning to change the plain teaching of scripture, that is what the world trys to do. There will always be trials and tribulations for all of us. This is how we grow. Try not to become bitter. Also equating marrying a divorced person is not continuing in sin as you say. Sin should be confessed as soon as the Holy Spirit convicts one. Read carefully the story of David, Bathsheba, Nathan and the Lord. David was forgiven as he repented and the Lord did not order him to put away his wife Bathsheba. As to a person being born a homosexual is something that cannot be proven. It is an opinion many believe to be false. To encourage something the bible teaches against would be wrong don't you think. I feel compassion for you and pray the Lord strengthens you with christian fellowship. Sincerely, Val |
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231 | Samuel serving where he shouldn | 1 Sam 1:1 | Val | 213373 | ||
Dear MJH; a good set of books is the Zondervan Pictorial Encyclopedia of the bible. They can be purchased for about 50-60 dollars and there are five volumes. I read up on the priesthood and found that the requirements given by Moses to Aaron and his sons may have been primarily while they were wandering in the wilderness. After Aaron's death the words Levites and priests became synomous. As Keily has already stated Samuel was from the priestly line. One good thing about these volumes is you can read each name and a desciption of them and their ancestors. Most valuable in my reading this topic is the following: Influence of OT priesthood on Christian Doctrine - The Levitical priesthood and the sacrifical system in which it operated, found their fulfillment and perfection in Christ. In the NT, Christ is the High Priest, Hebrews, Romans 3:25. He is the great High Priest, eternally one with the Father, Hebrew 1; identified with man in Incarnation, Hebrews 2:14-18; 4:15; 5:1, 8-10. He is the mediator of the new covenant 7:23-28; 8:6-13; 9:15, perfecting eternal redemption, 9:11-28; 10:11-18 and assuring His people of constant access to God 10:19-25. Moveover, all of God's people are priests in the NT 1 Peter 2:5, 9, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:15, Revelation 1:5. Two vital elements were transmitted to the NT teaching: the doctrine of priestly mediation and the priestly hierarachy. The Epistle to the Hebrews builds on the teaching of the effectual high priesthood of Christ. Ministry in the Church has replaced the ancient God-ordained hierarchy. - C. L. Feinberg Sincerely, Val |
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232 | Is it God speaking?? | James 1:5 | Val | 213358 | ||
Dear Lissamz, anyone can pick out a verse here and there and justify their stand. However, that is not really a reliable way to read scripture. Imagine if you received a letter and focused only on one sentence. Unless you read the entire letter you wouldn't have a clue what the author's message was. This is what you must do with every book of the bible. Start with prayer asking God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ with the help of His Holy Spirt to open the eyes of your understanding. Treat every book of the bible as if it were a letter. For instance, the book of Isaiah is a letter from God's prophet Isaiah. Learn all you can about Isaiah; who he was, what time period he was from, who he was sent to talk to, then learn all you can about his audience. Who were they? where were they? what was it like in their lives then? Was there war? Was it a time of abundance, etc. Now look at all the references to God. What was He speaking that time through Isaiah? Was He pleased? Was he upset about anything? Read the letter Isaiah wrote about thirty times. Stop and meditate on the topics he addresses. Write down any questions you have. Get a bible dictionary and look up any words you do not understand. Get a concordance and look at cross references where the same word is used. Finally look at what different commentators have said about Isaiah's letter. By this time you have spent a considerable period of time studying Isaiah's letter. You will have heard from God. This is bible study. This is hearing from God. Sincerely, Val |
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233 | Elaborate on last days timeframe | Heb 1:2 | Val | 213357 | ||
Dear Makarios, what a wonderful commentary on this topic. Thank you. You have obviously studied this topic thoroughly. Thank you for the longer version. Everything in the Old Testament and New Testament follows the theme of Jesus Christ. His coming and dying on the cross and being resurrected is the culmination of what was revealed in the Old Testament to the prophets. The New Testament explains what this revelation means. God has a plan for the world. In the context of the last days and the Hebrew 1: 1-2 passage, what Jesus spoke and taught His apostles who wrote down His words, he has showed us what will happen in the future as you have expounded upon directly from scripture. I appreciate your post. Sincerely, Val | ||||||
234 | Elaborate on last days timeframe | Heb 1:2 | Val | 213350 | ||
Amen | ||||||
235 | Elaborate on last days timeframe | Heb 1:2 | Val | 213346 | ||
Dear Brad, Sometimes when we jump in in midstream of a topic it gets confusing. I am afraid that is what you have done. If you would read the weeks posts you will see how this discussion of scripture unfolded. The topic was not the Holy Spirit or cessation. Sincerely, Val | ||||||
236 | Elaborate on last days timeframe | Heb 1:2 | Val | 213345 | ||
Dear Doc, I enjoyed reading your last two posts. I can always depend on you to put things into perspective and cover the topic thoroughly. I appreciate you. Sincerely, Val | ||||||
237 | Elaborate on last days timeframe | Heb 1:2 | Val | 213331 | ||
Thank you Doc. So for those who might not understand the word advent, you are saying when Christ came to earth the first time until He comes in the future the second time. What would you say to people who want to look outside of the Holy Scriptures for guidance from God? Is the closing of the canon the reason we do not do this? Sincerely, Val | ||||||
238 | Who are the kings of the North and South | Dan 1:1 | Val | 213330 | ||
These are the kings geographically north and south of the Holy city, Jerusalem. | ||||||
239 | where is daniels book | Dan 1:1 | Val | 213329 | ||
Dear crk5150: You can go to Preceptaustin.org and read to your heart's content. Just use the Bible reference to searh for Daniel 12. There are many good ones. I would recommend John MacArthur's commentary. The book is Daniel and is located in the bible. Its not a separate book. Daniel wrote down the revelation that was given to him and therefore we have the Book of Daniel located in the Holy Bible. Sincerely, Val |
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240 | Is it God speaking?? | James 1:5 | Val | 213328 | ||
Dear Lissamz: I know what you mean when you say people are always talking about God speaking to them and speaking to their hearts. The following comments may be true for some people not all. Be aware that this is a language that people learn in their circles. I have known people to hide behind the language. Its an image they want to project if you will. Its a way also of keeping people at arm's length. Instead of just forming boundaries they use this form of talk to feel good about themselves and their families and friends. It has nothing to do with God speaking to them because when you look closely they admit they do not read much less study the bible. Find a new circle of friends. Those whose daily practices is to study the word and are humble. Sincerely, Val |
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