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241 | David and Goliath Part 2 | 1 Sam 17:54 | jlhetrick | 160792 | ||
Hello again nightjay, Just some feedback regarding posting. I noticed that your post here was actually submitted twice. Usually that's because you click the submit button twice. I have done this as well. I learned to click it once and then wait to see if it takes. sometimes it takes it a second or two to register. Anyway, I'm not complaining just letting you know. If you have it out there twice you may have two different dialogues going on that will become difficult for you to keep up with. Thanks, Jeff |
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242 | How does lamenting differ from complaint | 2 Chr 35:25 | jlhetrick | 235552 | ||
They are completely different. Lamenting is grief expressed. Complaining is selfishness expressed. | ||||||
243 | I have read one verse | Job | jlhetrick | 189557 | ||
Dear Blessed- Welcome to the forum! You may be thinking of the following passage. Ro 2:1-4 NASB95 Therefore you have no excuse, everyone of you who passes judgment, for in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. And we know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who practice such things. But do you suppose this, O man, when you pass judgment on those who practice such things and do the same yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance? Hope this was helpful. God bless, Jeff |
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244 | Question from the story of Job | Job | jlhetrick | 239107 | ||
Hi Kasterdl - EdB has given a well stated response but I wanted to add some thoughts as well. We know that the context of Scripture is very important in understanding the more difficult passages. That is, understanding the piece we are reading with knowledge of what the rest of the Bible has to say. As EdB pointed out we are tested by God for a reason which ultimately is to make us more like Christ. The bible is full of examples (the context) where people of God are tested in various ways that grow them spiritually "sanctifying" them and teaching them to live their lives in faith. We also see, and Job and Jonah (as you mentioned) are great examples that the choices of Satan and the choices of men have no chance of foiling God's plan. The particular part of Job's story that we are focusing on here simply gives us a glimpse into how some of that is orchestrated if you will. This should help us understand, for example, that God is never in a cosmic struggle with Satan and certainly not one that would be won or lost determined by the decisions or behaviors of a man including Job. It's not a cliche to say "God is in control", He is absolutely in total control of all things. Satan is no more than a tool as you might consider the weather to be for example. I have heard stories of people who have lived through hurricanes and horrible weather events where they were convinced that their lives were spared only by the intervention of God. Of course their every breath is at the will of God. This might not be the best example but hopefully it makes the point. As with Satan's actions toward Job were never outside of God's control and never contingent upon Job's decisions or actions either way so it is with other experiences we might live through, like surviving a "natural disaster" or an illness or any other situation. God is not saving our bodies for the sake of saving our bodies but building our faith. It should also be pointed out that while Satan was not allowed to do anything God didn't allow, Job was not able to do anything in faith without God. "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast." (Eph. 2:8-9, NASB) Job didn't "muster up" the faith to believe and be faithful through the trial; God provided the faith Job would need to sustain through it. In the story of Job we are NOT seeing a situation where God's bragging on Job instigated Satan causing God to then have to take action to address a situation his bragging put into motion. God was not gloating but I believe He was reminding Satan that He, God, is in control and and by allowing this to be told in His word (the bible) showing us that the faith He gives is enough to sustain us through earthly trials. These events did not, as you put it, "ruin his life" but instead greatly improved it bringing Job even closer to God through the building of his faith. Satan, like Jonah's whale, was/is a tool that God "allows" to act and behave and those actions/behaviors at no time ever challenge God's authority or plan. God never has to adjust his strategy to counter Satan's activity or sit waiting to see what decision you and I will make that might result in his winning or losing a wager. Also, we can't think of God in terms of human emotion and behavior. For example, when the Bible speaks of God as a jealous God we can't reason that He is jealous in the same way you and me might be jealous, for example jealous over a girlfriend or spouse or the job someone else got that we thought we should have gotten. This type of jealousy is out of envy, pride, control, an undeserved sense of entitlement and the list can go on. These things are sinful and so we should never attribute them to God. God is the Sovereign Creator and has no equal and and is offended by our choices when we put anything else before Him. |
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245 | where the devil lives | Job 1:7 | jlhetrick | 155982 | ||
Hi dahawg, Job 1:7 And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. KJV Jeff |
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246 | Personal Integrity | Job 2:3 | jlhetrick | 152952 | ||
Sorry, I posted to searcher Hello lionheart, just to add a suggestion. After reading your post I quickly did a search at "Lifeway Christian Stores" http://www.lifewaystores.com/lwstore/ The results included several different books on integrity issues. One of them may be helpful for your needs. Jeff |
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247 | What are five principles of living? | Job 32:13 | jlhetrick | 170289 | ||
Hello covered, Welcome to the forum. If you will, please take time to enter a short profile so we may know something about you. Did doc's answer help you? As christians we need to learn to steer clear of formulas and "methods" for living. As Doc pointed out, we run the risk of becoming legalistic. The focus in the life of every Christian, should be that of obedience to the word of God to His glory. See 2 Peter 1:3-10 for some very helpful, biblical advise on where to focus your lifestyle efforts. Tell us more about yourself and some indication of your understanding of scripture and perhaps we can offer more help. Christ's Love, Jeff |
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248 | Bible references to Dinosaurs | Job 40:15 | jlhetrick | 161592 | ||
Hi ricepad, Of course the word dinosaur is not in the bible that I'm aware of. Try reading Job 40 starting with verse 15 and reading on into chapter 41. Some have said that the descriptions given there are similar to what we know about dinosaurs (as well as other living creatures like alligators, etc.) Hope this helps. Jeff |
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249 | Doe sGod hear prayer of unbeliever | Psalm | jlhetrick | 200808 | ||
Zinna- Welcome to the Forum. It's not my intention to play on the semantics of your question, but God "hears" everything. Matt 10:29 (NASB)"Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father." As demonstrated in this verse and the context in which it is found, Scripture shows the total sovereignty of God. There is nothing outside of His will and control. In response to your question sister Azure asked an important one of her own. Having spent years working in hospitals, I believe that lots of people who are not believers do actually pray. The question is, what's the point? If they don't believe what is the point of praying (learned behavior) and with what faith are they attempting to petition God. Truth is, Sunday morning church services have unbelievers participating in prayer on a regular basis. What we can be assured of is that God does hear the prayers of the saints (all true believers, saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ) Rev 5:8, 8:3-4. We also know that God's answer to those prayers will be according to His purpose and will and not necessarily what we are asking for. Is there more to your question? Are you a believer in God? Have you been saved by His wonderful Grace through faith in Jesus Christ? Jeff |
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250 | Does science vs Bible annoy anyone else? | Ps 14:1 | jlhetrick | 213646 | ||
Brother Hank gave an excellent answer. For me though, I do not yet have the emotional and mental maturity and so, I am still often annoyed by this. In addition, I find I am also annoyed by those who try to use science to PROVE the word of God IS true. As if the word of God needs or depends on science to prove it. In reference to the creation account in Genesis 1, a day is represented in the text as referring to a day as we understand it…. “there was evening and there was morning, one day.” (Chapter 1, verse 5). The Scriptural account of creation is NOT the same (much less verbatim) of the scientific “big bang” theory. Keep in mind that the true history is not one of “nothingness to existence”. It is actually the account of the uncaused cause (God) creating from His will and with very specific intent. There was not a period of “billions of our years” in which the “life in the seas” resulting in the “life on land”. The text is clear on that. |
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251 | Is "come as you are" in the bible? | Ps 51:2 | jlhetrick | 164971 | ||
Hello mrt....,. Welcome to the forum. It is a great place to study and learn. Thanks for your question as well. rooted.. gave a good response. I just want to add a little to it that I hope will help. There has been a significant amount of discussion and even debate on this forum and other places involving particular use of language. I have been guilty myself of using "christianese". We grow up hearing a lot of things put in language that attempts to describe what we believe. The actual wording "come as you are" is not found in scripture to my knowledge. But the principle is definately there, as rooted pointed out. A way to look at this would be to ask, how are we to prepare ourselves to come to Christ? The answer is, we can't. There is nothing we can do to prepare ourselves to "come to Him". We have only one option, that is, to come as we are when He calls us. We don't prepare beforehand, reaching a point when we are ready. It is He who calls us 1 Cor. 1:9 Gal. 1:15 and many more It is He who enables us to hear the call and believe: Romans 10:17 Romans 12:3 Rom 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Rom 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Rom 3:25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; Rom 3:26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. Rom 3:27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. When He calls, we can only come, just as we are. The good news is that He changes us. Sincerely, Jeff |
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252 | inherit the sin of Adam | Ps 51:5 | jlhetrick | 156105 | ||
Hi cynzast, No, all men are not "born to go to Hell because they inherit the sin of Adam. Doc is right that the sin of Adam is imputed to each of us at conception. But this sin is not what condemns us to Hell. The sin of Adam resulted in the curse of the "first death" that is, the corruption of the physical body making men mortal. See Gen. 3:19. Now continue with Romans 5:12-14. Between Adam and Moses there was no law given, "yet death reigned". The "imputed sin" of Adam passes on to all men the mortality and corruption of the body resulting in our "sin nature". One's condemnation to Hell is a result of individual sin for which you and me are responsible and accountable. It is these personal sins that we are able to confess, repent, and receive forgiveness for. And by doing we are freed from the second death, that is, eternal separation for God. The curse of Adam's sin remains upon even the saved, that is, "it is appointed unto men once to die" Heb. 9:27. so, men are not born to go to Hell. Rather, men are born to have a relationship with God and every man is given the opportunity to have that relationship. Do you have it? Jeff |
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253 | do babies go to heaven or hell? | Ps 51:5 | jlhetrick | 156159 | ||
Hi gamewiz, This is a long debated question and the bible doesn't state in specific terms "yes" or "no". There is an old debate over an argument referred to as "age of accountability". I will not go into it here as a search of the topic will produce much prior discussion. babies do have Adam's sin imputed to them. That is why it is possible for them to die. Physical death is the penalty for Adam's sin and results in every person being born with a sin nature and thus referred to as "sinners". See Gen. 3:19. but going to Hell is a result of individual sin, that is sin that you are personally responsible for. God does not condemn one to Hell because his/her father sinned (though your father's sin my have lasting consequences in this life that directly effect you and even your children). Exo 20:5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; If I die and go to hell, it is because of my own personal sin, not the sin of my father or his father or his father....... or his father Adam. Eze 18:20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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254 | Love God, His word, any difference? | Ps 95:10 | jlhetrick | 153270 | ||
Can't have one without the other lionstrong. If you love God you will love and cherrish His word. Look how much God loves it: Isa 55:11 (KJV) So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. He sounds really passionate about it doesn't He. After He said this, He continued preparing it for you and me to have personally a copy. Got mine right here close |
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255 | Destroyed for lack of knowledge | Ps 111:10 | jlhetrick | 160611 | ||
Hi Humbled, Thanks for pointing to the article. I read it a couple of times and tend to agree with what it has to say. I think that the overall point of the article is that the church is in crisis. It is in crisis because of the lack of knowledge. It has a lack of knowledge because the truth is not being studied, learned, understood, and taught from the bible. This is not being done because there has been a decline in the way christians view God and His word. The lack of reverence, I believe, comes from a lack of fear. Modern christians seem to have no healthy fear of God. This has evolved over time and the article does a better job of explaining that process than I could here. I think of Adam and Eve. They had reverence for God and they obeyed him. But when the world around them became more desirable than the promises of God, and the lie told them that their desire was attainable, their reverence for God was compromised. No fault of God, no shortcoming or unanticipated change where He was concerned. Just man chosing to believe the world around him instead. When I write of the church and it's condition, I of course include myself. It is articles like this that help to riminde us of where we are and where we are going. But, Don't be discouraged. Individuals may be defeated on various points and the church may suffer failure from time to time. But the church of Christ will never be defeated. He will keep it and He will keep us. Matt 16:17-19 17 Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven NIV Matt 18:14 14 In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost. NIV Rev 19:7 7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. KJV It is necessary for the church to go through what it is going through and we trust in the Lord to build it into the perfect bride. There is a process involved. See Matthew 13:24-43. Again, thanks for pointing to the article. Jeff |
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256 | In search of the truth | Ps 115:3 | jlhetrick | 203258 | ||
fytrobert- based on your question concerning the single quoted verse and your user profile I believe the following might be helpful. Certainly the Scriptures can be understood rationally, but not always can we understand a single verse in a way that seems rational or that makes sense to us. Contextual reading/study is the key. Never take a verse by itself and try to make sense of it without considering how it fits with what is written immediately before and after. If your still unable to understand it you need to continue to consider context in terms of what the rest of Scripture says. In this case simply understanding that God is sovereign (as Doc pointed out) is enough to answer your question. The Scriptures declare that God is sovereign: Ps 103:19 (NASB) The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, And His sovereignty rules over all. And reading through both the OT and NT will clearly demonstrate what Ps 103:19 means. And nothing is written in Scripture that says or suggests that we are living as "pre-programmed" creatures with no personal will or responsibility; so we can rule that out easy enough. Go back and begin reading Psalm 139 again beginning at verse 1. What is David's message in that Psalm? You will see David's reverence for God as he acknowledges that God is omniscient (all-knowing) and how David is in awe of God's providence. You should also see that there is no indication from David that he views himself as being pre-programmed, without a will, and without personal responsibility. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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257 | colors | Ps 139:14 | jlhetrick | 180033 | ||
Hello IIW, You may have a neurological problem. My best advise would be to have you schedule an appointment with your doctor and have it checked out. It might be an indication of a more serious problem. Jeff |
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258 | do angels really play harps | Ps 150:3 | jlhetrick | 156551 | ||
Hi dahawg, Just to follow up on BradK's answer. We do not have a time (that I am aware of) where angels are said to play harps, but what is interesting here is that there is indication that the playing of a harp effects angels. Fallen angels that is. 1 Sam 16:23 Whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would take his harp and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him. NIV It is also interesting to note that there is no place in the bible (again that I am aware of) where angels are said to sing. I have heard some actually say that angels do not and even can not sing. However, I have not found in the bible where it is said that they do not or can not. Still, we think of angels as singing for some reason. "oh! she sounds so beautiful, like an angel when she sings!" But, again, there is no scripture showing angels singing. Interesting, Jeff |
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259 | Thoughts on this verse? | Prov 22:6 | jlhetrick | 175957 | ||
Hello RT, welcome to the forum. There is much written and discussed on this passage. I thought I would copy and paste something from Matthew Henry as I think this basically sums it up. Prov 22:6 A good reason for it, taken from the great advantage of this care and pains with children: When they grow up, when they grow old, it is to be hoped, they will not depart from it. Good impressions made upon them then will abide upon them all their days. Ordinarily the vessel retains the savour with which it was first seasoned. Many indeed have departed from the good way in which they were trained up; Solomon himself did so. But early training may be a means of their recovering themselves, as it is supposed Solomon did. At least the parents will have the comfort of having done their duty and used the means. (from Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible: New Modern Edition, Electronic Database. Copyright © 1991 by Hendrickson Publishers, Inc.) Hope this was a helpful start, Jeff |
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260 | Educational guarantee for life and godli | Prov 22:6 | jlhetrick | 183445 | ||
Finder, I'm surprised that you would so callously and boldly question the Lord God. "what to do with this passage of Scripture?" Answer: Trust it as God's word in spite of the fact that our mere, mortal minds can't wrap around it. I can't grasp the fullness of the truth of the Trinity, so, what to do with it? Seeing that it is clearly taught in Scripture realize that it's truth depends not one iota on my ability to relate it to my nor any other's experience. I agree that you FOUND A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM in the book of Proverbs, HO HUM. Words of advise. The bible is either the word of God or it's not the word of God. If you believe it is not, you have nothing lasting to gain from it. If you believe it is, never again assume it's qualifications to rest on your own substantiation. Sincerely, Jeff PS, I would approach even a serpent with more caution. |
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