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2281 | Why do some believe while others do not? | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185803 | ||
Hi brother Hobbs, Thats a good question. I think I would have to say both. It does depend on the condition our heart for sure, but we are conscious of making the decision. God bless. John |
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2282 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185800 | ||
Hi Hobbs, Yup, that right. God bless. John |
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2283 | You have to be born of water and spirit | John 3:5 | stjohn | 185797 | ||
Hi BradK. Just adding a little levity, really I hope you know me well enough that I am not intending any malice ether my friend. Sorry. And speaking what I believe to be true is no burden, and really not difficult at all. Personally I think that the view that Jesus was referring to the amnionic fluid of natural birth is not really all that good because its really to much of a no brainer. Of course he would have to be fiscally born or he wouldn't be standing there talking to Him. And (we) know, that we have to be born fiscally to get reborn spiritually. And may I say, I don't think that is something Jesus needs to teach us. Its just to obvious. And, may I say that there are literally billions of people born that don't get born again. Lets look at the list again please. 1. Water means natural birth and Spirit indicates spiritual birth. 2. Water and Spirit together indicate a cleansing and spiritual renewal. 3. Water is the baptism of John and Spirit is what comes with Jesus. 4. Water indicates the outward part of Christian baptism and Spirit the inward part. OK. you already know I don't hold to number 1. and 3 and 4 both refer to baptism. And we know that water baptism is not essential to being born again. So. that leaves number 2. And the water indicates to me the spiritual cleansing we get from the Word. So. one three and four, are out the door. Sorry :-) And, I am not as I have said before dogmatic about this. I really just don't see this, as a hard thing to understand. Thanks for all the info brother, But its not going to change my mind. (alleged mind that is) ;-) God bless Brother BradK. John |
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2284 | You have to be born of water and spirit | John 3:5 | stjohn | 185788 | ||
Hi BK. OK. Then what does He mean by the water in this verse. V, 13-14 Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life. Is this the water of natural birth or spiritual birth? And It seems like He's could be talking about drinking water to one without discernment. So, I'm not sure your view holds water. Pardon my pun. ;-) God bless, John |
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2285 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185786 | ||
Hello Doc, This one sentence has helped me very much. you wrote. "I think that the ordo is mainly a pedagogical devise." We all have different needs, according to our particular position that life circumstances has dealt to us. I have had a difficult time convincing others that I was saved before I knew that it was Jesus doing the saving. the Holly Spirit led me to Jesus. different "ordo salutis" Thanks Doc! God Bless. John |
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2286 | sickness unto death | 2 Sam 12:20 | stjohn | 185782 | ||
Hello Christt, I', not really sure but I think it means that when someone dies it is time to stop praying because they are now in God's hands. Look what David does after praying and fasting for his son. 2 Sam 12:20 So David arose from the ground, washed, anointed himself, and changed his clothes; and he came into the house of the LORD and worshiped. Then he came to his own house, and when he requested, they set food before him and he ate. So David arose from the ground, washed, anointed himself, and changed his clothes; and he came into the house of the LORD and worshiped. Then he came to his own house, and when he requested, they set food before him and he ate. I hope this helps. God bless, John |
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2287 | You have to be born of water and spirit | John 3:5 | stjohn | 185780 | ||
Hello Daily... I am not familiar with that book but hear is something to ponder. I believe that Jesus is referring to the Word, when he is speaking of water. How Indeed can one be born again of the Spirit, without first hearing the Word? They must go together. And when we read carefully, we can see that they are indeed joined together, and, (although they are two different things, they are part of the same package, so to speak.) John 3, verse 5, Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth no one can enter the Kingdom of God Unless he is born of Water and the Spirit. Note that He does not say Born of Water and (of) the Spirit, But, He links them together, "Water and the Spirit," Now if I may we'll look at v 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, But the Spirit gives birth to spirit. I know that may look like Our Lord is explaining that the water he is referring to is natural birth, but frankly I think that is kind of a stretch. I have heard this explanation for the water referring to natural birth, and think it is a good one. However, consider this. To be saved, we must first hear the Word, faith comes by hearing. The water is the Word that washes us clean. Faith we know is a gift, but that gift cannot be received without first hearing the Word/Water. Then by the gift of faith after hearing the Word/Water, we can receive God's Spirit and be Born again. That is why our Lord said. Born of water and of Spirit. John 4:10 "If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he and would have given you living water." The Word of God is often referred to as living water. V, 13-14 Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." These verses and the revelation of the meaning of the water in John 3, have given me a thirst. But not a thirst for drinking liquid water, but a thirst for reading God's Word/Water. I am in no way dogmatic about this. Just an opinion. God bless. John |
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2288 | Hell! | Matt 8:12 | stjohn | 185776 | ||
Hello mae, The Bible does in fact speak of hell as a place of outer darkness, more then of a place of fire. Hear are a few verses. Matt 8:12 but the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." Matt 22:13 "Then the king said to the servants, 'Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.' Matt 25:30 "Throw out the worthless slave into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. It seems that our view of hell is colored with many movies and stories that we hear, but the Bible doesn't really teach this. Revelation does mention a lake of fire reserved for the anti Christ his wittiness and satin. we can be sure that hell is no-were we want to go. But imagine this, going to hell and hearing the voice of a son or daughter saying. "I followed you hear mom or dad." God bless. John |
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2289 | eph 1:4-5 what is predestination, chosen | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185767 | ||
Hello Apollos, Warm greetings brother! The thief on the cross never heard the gospel, at least scripture doesn't say. Maybe like the old testament saints that believed God? Maybe something like a credit plan? :-) God bless. John |
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2290 | A church that does not practice tongues | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185766 | ||
Amen my brother! I am grateful to our Lord that your wife Has been given this wonderful gift! And what a mysterious wonder it it is! Thank you Tim. God bless. John |
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2291 | A church that does not practice tongues | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185755 | ||
Hello mark, aah, I think that is what I was saying. Trying to at least. Maybe read it again without assuming that I am against speaking in tongues? Thanks for the insight by the way. But your preaching to the choir! God bless, John |
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2292 | A church that does not practice tongues | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185751 | ||
Hello Tim, Thank you brother, That is, sort of, what I was referring to when I said I thought you wanted to defend their right, sorry, I was not clear on that one. It is hard to be explicit in a small space, and say all that is on ones mind. (that would be 'alleged' mind in my case) ;-) In any event, I do support your position, And you have said it very clearly, all very well, and supported by scripture. And I can certainly appreciate wanting to keep it scriptural, as mere opinion can sometimes be quite tainted by emotion. Thank you. Now having said that, I would appreciate very much everyones consideration of the following. This has been a subject that I have spent many hours in pryer, meditation, supplication, and study. Early on, as I had only been a Christian a very short time, I was involved in a church that practiced tongues, among other questionable things. This was a very difficult time for me. I wanted to be in God's will, and do the things that they were trying to teach me, but the more I looked at all these issues it became more clear that it was not scriptural. They told me that if God had not moved on me with the gift to speak in tongues, that I should just practice making sounds on my own, and God would then guide me, and His Spirit would take over if I made the first effort. Hmm, I had to think that one over. So, to the Bible for guidance, I had no-wear else to run. And they would say, oh, so, confidently, don't be afraid, we were afraid at first too! And that small voice was saying, " If you take it, its not a gift!" "Be careful my son." They tried also teach me that I should go up front an get slain in the Spirit, Just giving it all up to God. This would give me the confidence I needed to trust God, and start practicing my pryer language, (Tongues). Hmm, Were could I find that in Scripture? Back to the Bible I went. Were else? Also they would say things like," you know John, of course because we are born again, and the Spirit of God lives in you, your spirit and the Holly Spirit, are one, your spirit, cannot be possessed by a demon",... (man, thats good news! .. right?)... "But." ... "However;" ... "One could, for-instance, ... live in your big toe!" (I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP!) And was told, that we all needed to see a faith healer from time to time to have the little fellows cast out, they called it, deliverance, hmmm, sounds like the name of a bad movie. OK; Back to tongues, I believe, that this (pryer language) is given to some. I also believe, that probably ninety nine, out of an hundred, do not have it!! The ones that I have known, that I believe have truly been given this gift,... add up to one. And she would do it in privet, and never in a worship service, as she believed it would be disruptive, and not edify anyone but herself. Hows that for scriptural? 1 Cor 14:1 Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. 2 For one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God; for no one understands, but in his spirit he speaks mysteries. 3 But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation. 4 One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church. And one thing we can consider in Paul's teaching, is that it was very common in toughs days, to have someone at a gathering that just didn't speak the same language. hmm. So, this was a woman, who had many, inconceivably horrible events happen in her life. And I believe God Had given to her this pryer language to comfort her, as it would be a way for her to forget, and just have sweet fellowship with our Lord. Not 'very' Scriptural I know, much hear-in is my tainted opinion. May I say this, I still have fellowship with the people in that church, I love them all very much. I just don't go for sunday service. 1 Cor 12:23 and those members of the body which we deem less honorable, on these we bestow more abundant honor, and our less presentable members become much more presentable, 24 whereas our more presentable members have no need of it. But God has so composed the body, giving more abundant honor to that member which lacked, 25 so that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. Let us therefore 'not' forsake fellowship, and be graceful to all. God bless. John |
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2293 | A church that does not practice tongues | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185711 | ||
hello brother Tim; I don't think its all that efficacious, to discus such a controversial Subject on the forum, But, I will attempt to do so as kindly as my limited ability will allow. as I think this has truly gotten out of hand in some circles. I can see that you want to stand up for the rights of toughs who do speak tongues, and I sympathize With you. I hope that is your heartfelt intention, and I think it is. Hear is an excerpt commentary form Matthew Henry, on 1Cor 13:1 I would appreciate very much for you to please consider. ... V.1 Could a man speak all the languages on earth, and that with the greatest propriety, elegance, and fluency, if he could talk like an angel, and yet by without clarity, it would be all empty noise, mere unharmonious and useless sound, that would neither profit nor delight. It is not talking freely, nor finely, nor learnedly, of the things of God, that will save ourselves, or profit others. The apostle first sites this gift because the corinthians seemed to value themselves and not their brethren. Many today think that speaking in unintelligible language is some how to be construed as speaking in the voices of angels, but whenever an angel is encountered in the Bible, they are understood Very clearly, and very precisely. Now if I may, lets Please look at v.11-12 v.11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish things behind me. v.12 Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know even as I am fully known. Here is another excerpt from M.H. "Such is the difference between earth and heaven. what narrow views, what confused notions of things, have children when compared with grown men!" I believe Paul, in a very gentle way was encouraging them to simply grow up. c.14 v.20 Brothers stop thinking like children. In regard to sin be as infants, but in your thinking be adults. v.23 So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who do not understand or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your mind? This verse speaks for itself. And may I say that It does not take the whole church to convince an unbeliever that the whole church is out of its mind. And may I ask? .... How does this honor God, if his will is that none should parish, that the unbelieving lost sinners of the world, think we are crazy? God bless. John |
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2294 | A church that does not practice tongues | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185525 | ||
Any time brother, peace, John |
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2295 | Was there a donkey and a foal? | Matt 21:7 | stjohn | 185520 | ||
Hi DPOAG Greetings! I know a little about this as I have been compared to the posterior of such. A colt would be a male foal and a philly would be a female. Foal is a term for a new- born. God bless John |
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2296 | A church that does not practice tongues | Bible general Archive 3 | stjohn | 185519 | ||
Hello God's-elect ! Very good point, amen brother. But, and not to upstage you, but add to your statement, I heard someone arguing that 1cor. 14:34-35, does not ring true because of cultural historical differences, But 1Tim 3:1-2 is hard to debate, as it is very hard for a woman to justify having a wife, or for her to call herself a husband. :o) 1 Tim 3:1 It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. 2 An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, And may I say brother I agree with you. But you may want to tone down a little, I've been warned about this myself. Hate to see you get ousted brother. |
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2297 | What did Paul do to be compared to Jesus | 1 Cor 15:8 | stjohn | 185518 | ||
Hello Dr.Doc! And thank you for taking time and checking that out! I can see your point tough after visiting Mr. Kizziahs web site on (Bible statistics) I can surmise, 'at least', that his method of investigation was a little sketchy, 'at best'. He is up front about disclosing his method tough, I can say that for him. And your pointing out Paul's contribution to the book of Acts is an eye opener, old Dr. Luke would not have had nearly as much to wright about had it not been for Paul. Given how easy it is to lose trust from one we may be witnessing to, I think its very important to get it right, as they watch us Christians like a hawk, especially other Christians. And then, as you know of course, you have lost their interest. I Know it may seem like it might be a rabbit trail, and it well could be, but its nice to have solid info before I spout off and end up with a case of phootinmouthitis. But I'm sure everyone here, including myself, has antibodies for that one. ;o) To get back on subject. Do you suppose one comparison Between Jesus and Paul could be that they both raised the dead? Acts 20:9 And there was a young man named Eutychus sitting on the window sill, sinking into a deep sleep; and as Paul kept on talking, he was overcome by sleep and fell down from the third floor and was picked up dead. 10 But Paul went down and fell upon him, and after embracing him, he said, "Do not be troubled, for his life is in him." Raising the is nothing to sneeze at. But sense there were others that did that, maybe not a big deal? Comparatively speaking that is. One more thing Doc, you mentioned Hebrews, that might be cheating just a little. Wuddaya think? No one really knows who wrote Hebrews, do they? You checkin ta see if I'm payin attention? ;o) Thanks Doc! God bless. John |
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2298 | Questions of sin and love | Jer 17:9 | stjohn | 185498 | ||
Hello Jason, Bless you brother! Your question is very interesting, And may I say that brother Tim has answered very well by the way. But your question on can we be love and is it separate from us, is a good question. at least I think that is what you are asking. Anyway I read from your profile that you truly Love the Lord, And you can be sure my friend that he will keep all that are His, and I know that you are His, your heart truly shows it. Be strong and stay in his Word it will bring you to a sweet fellowship with our Lord the more you read it. And remember this. Heb 4:15 "For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things," Phil 4:13 "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Back to your question. We cannot be love per-say but the Bible tells us of course that God is love, and He is in you. And because He is in you, you can experence that love like an unsaved person cannot even imagin. Right Brother? I know you have known this in your heart, right? And nothing can seperate us from the love of God. Look at this. Jud 1:24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, Psa 34:7 The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, And delivers them Phl 1:6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ; Isa 46:9 Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, 10 Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, 'My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure, Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Jhn 6:37 "All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out. 38 "For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. 39 "This is the will of the Father who sent Me, that of all He has given Me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up at the last day. Jhn 17:2 "as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given Him. 3 "And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. 1Th 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. Rom 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword Rom 8:37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. God bless brother. John |
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2299 | What did Paul do to be compared to Jesus | 1 Cor 15:8 | stjohn | 185494 | ||
Hi CDBJ! That is a hoot indeed! You been hangin around with them owls again? I think there's a panel of them owls out in one of my trees. I'll have to check with them on that math thing. like I used to tell my teachers, when they told me if I didn't understand something to just do like they showed me, and take it on faith. .... "Oh yeah," I would say, "well I'm a math atheist!" Thanks brother! John |
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2300 | What did Paul do to be compared to Jesus | 1 Cor 15:8 | stjohn | 185490 | ||
Hello brother Doc! I had heard that Dr. Luke maybe Wrote a little more then Paul as he wrote His gospel and the book of acts. Your thoughts? Can you clear this up for me? could he have writen closee to as much? I'd like to know four sure. Were can this be reserched? God bless. John |
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