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281 | Automatic Holy Spirit? | Eph 1:13 | charis | 27331 | ||
Dear Nolan, Greetings in the name of Jesus! My friend, you are right! As 'karlgraff' noted, the Bible is for OUR assurance, not for measuring the salvation of others. I share this assurance, this holy confession with you. :-) I know that some will say, "Hymns are not the Bible," but I would share this hymn with you and our forum fellowship. When Rev. A.H.Ackley had his faith in Christ sneered at by an atheist, he was unable to answer. Defeated and depressed, he went home and wrote on the back of an envelope: I serve a risen Saviour, He's in the world today; I know that He is living, whatever men may say, I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer; And just the time I need Him, He's always near. In all the world around me I see His loving care, And tho' my heart grows weary I never will despair; I know that He is leading thro' all the stormy blast. The day of His appearing will come at last. Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing. Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ the King! The hope of all who seek Him, the help of all who find. None other is so loving, so good and kind. (chorus) He lives. He lives. Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me along life' s narrow way. He lives, He lives, Salvation to impart! You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart. Nolan, my fellow saint, I would put this song of faith, this confession of Christ, right up there with a thousand pages of 'Bible commentary!' (Unfortunately, this still does not answer my question about the Bible clearly making the indwelling or baptism of the Holy Spirit synonymous and synchronous with salvation or justification. :-)) Blessings to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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282 | Automatic Holy Spirit? | Eph 1:13 | charis | 27261 | ||
Dear Sutepano, Greetings to you in Jesus' name! I don't disagree with the flow of your conclusions, my friend, but I do not see from the Scripture references that the indwelling or baptism of the Holy Spirit is synonymous and synchronous with the moment of salvation. In fact, the term 'refilling' seems to negate a 'sealing' of our relationship with God. If we are indeed 'sealed' by the third person of the Godhead, this should be permanent, right? It should not run out like gas tanks or wallets, and should not wear out like soles or paint. Personally, I think that my thoughts on the 'security of the believer' are more secure and permanent than some! :-) But I cannot *equate* saving knowlege of/by God with our pursuit of/ obedience to/ and reliance upon the Holy Spirit. These two relationships seem to be connected, but not the same thing. If I may say so, this seems similar to your phrase 'we are not using Him like we should,' though some (not me!) might take offense at the word 'using.' I agree with you that we can lose fellowship with God, and even some or all of our 'reward' in Him, but not our relationship with Him, which was soley initiated by Him in grace. (I Corinthians 3:14,15) Blessings, my brother, in Christ Jesus, charis |
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283 | Demon-possessed believer? | Luke 4:33 | charis | 27253 | ||
Dear Nolan, Greetings, my friend, in Jesus' name! Indeed, "Merii Kurisumasu!" is the Romanization of the Japanese phonetic pronunciation of the English phrase "Merry Christmas!" We sometimes say "Kurisumasu Omedetou!" instead, meaning "Christmas Felicitations." :-) Shu Iesu Kirisuto no shukufuku ga yutaka ni arimasu you ni! May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you in His abundance! charis |
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284 | Demon-possessed believer? | Luke 4:33 | charis | 27252 | ||
Dear Elizabeth, Greetings in Jesus' name! I will do my best to extend the benefit of the doubt that you did NOT mean to imply that 1) I am not yet filled with wisdom, 2) I have NOT yet 'truly partaken of the Holy Spirit of God and activated the power of the name Of Jesus Christ for the Glory of God,' and that 3) I have NOT seen healings and signs and wonders. :-) I assure you that I actively pursue and rejoice in all the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I disagree that 'it takes away the middle.' In fact, He IS the middle, holding a plumb-line in the midst of His people, setting a standard that men have strived for, and sometimes strived against since the very beginning. Man has a natural tendency to extremism, bias, and bigotry in all directions AWAY from God, and only the Holy Spirit can bring them back to the Lord in repentance. This is the polarism I spoke of. As to your comment that 'salvation is accepted by free will,' you will find more than a small amount of dissent on that point. The doctrine of sovereign election by the Lord God cannot be dismissed so easily. :-) Truly, we are saved by grace through faith, and no man can boast of any work toward the gift of salvation. Love and peace to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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285 | Demon-possessed believer? | Luke 4:33 | charis | 27180 | ||
Dear Elizabeth, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Thank you for you reply, and for your blessings. I agree that there is a problem in answering my question because of the definition of 'believer.' Some would say that we are filled with the Holy Spirit upon 'accepting' Christ, while others believe this in-filling to be a separate event in our walk with the Lord. Then, of course, you would need to decide whether you believe that a person can lose his salvation or not. Which, of course, would lead us to the perennial debate over 'election' and 'free-will,' a.k.a. 'A vs C.' So if you thought MY question was hard... :-) Frankly, IMNSHO, I find some of the more 'polar' or 'absolute' arguments a bit complicated and inelegant. That is why I am known as a 'middle-grounder.' I prefer the term 'Jesus-centric.' :-) Merii Kurisumasu! Blessings and peace to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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286 | Women speak in church? | 1 Cor 14:34 | charis | 25781 | ||
Dear Hank (and Nolan and Radioman and retxar), Greetings in the name of Jesus! Thank you, sir and sirs! At least I know where I stand among this august group (of men!) :-) As you can see, I have prostrated myself before the 'fairer sex,' hoping that I have not been an ogre in their sight. If I am wrong, I fear that I might be prey for the lionesses :-) Actually, I suspect that there are many times that women are more balanced than men, and less pugnacious. And as soon as my wife stops looking over my shoulder, I'll tell you what I really think! (ha-ha, just kidding!) Seriously, I think that the difference between men and women in God's sight is more akin to the differences in gifts and callings. "But now God has placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired. If they were all one member, where would the body be?" 1 Corinthians 12:18,19 NASB. We are not the same, because GOD made us different! Each has their place in His kingdom. And, for reasons that only He knows completely, men have been given authority and responsibility in the home and in the church. In no way does this take away from the 'worth' of women in the church and home. On a personal note, I have always seen that the wife of a minister 'wields' as much weight of opinion as her husband, even though she may not hold the 'title' or 'office.' IMNSHO, men don't hold 'titles' or 'offices' before God, either! Well, enough preaching. Blessings to you, and peace to the forum! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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287 | What day do YOU attend church? | Col 2:16 | charis | 25770 | ||
Dear djconklin, Greetings in the name of Jesus! I'm not Steve! We have too many of them already! :-) (no offense, Steve, Steve, Steve and Steve) (did I miss someone?) Seriously... My friend, might I offer my sincere apologies for causing you hurt. This was not my intention, but it WAS my deed, and I am sorry. Please bear with us, and perhaps help us with OUR weaknesses. Sadly, and happily, we are on this rock together for a purpose. May we bear fruit in His kingdom together. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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288 | speaking in tongues why is this so impor | OT general | charis | 25746 | ||
Dear Searcher, Greetings in Jesus' name! Brother, your cruise seems to have made you a bit spunky! :-) However, I do agree that, "Speaking in tongues *here* is a known language without training." (emphasis mine) Welcome back! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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289 | What day do YOU attend church? | Col 2:16 | charis | 25729 | ||
djconklin, Trained as a pastor and went to graduate school! And humble, too! :-) While you have learned to read very carefully, and not make assumptions, apparently communication and fellowship were not your field of 'study.' In Christ Jesus, charis |
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290 | Women speak in church? | 1 Cor 14:34 | charis | 25720 | ||
casiv, I am so pleased that you are humble enough to realize that you 'have a heart for all' and that 'love is your motivation.' Sounds great! But what has that to do with my comments on the role of women in the home and the church? Do you have any Bible references to back up your previous emotional outburst toward those posting in this thread? If you have a point to make, would you make it, instead of changing the subject and using rather oblique Scripture references? I am well aware that Greek has no 'J.' But English does! You are using (a sometimes very obscure form of) English to post here, so please be consistent. By the way, what is your religious affiliation? You have never quite told us what it is you believe. Quite frankly, some of your mystical-sounding terminology seems to depart from orthodox Christian faith. Blessings also to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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291 | Women speak in church? | 1 Cor 14:34 | charis | 25607 | ||
casiv, Your comments are not based on the Bible at all. You have not given even one reference, or even hint of reference to the Word of God in this post. In fact, you speak only bald emotionalism. I do not agree with some of the more legalistic interpretations limiting the participation of women in the body of Christ. I do, however, clearly see that God has placed men in authority over the home and the church. This should make no difference in the 'amount' of blessing from God, nor should it be considered a degredation. As I have stated before, I do not hold with the idea of legal requirements for head coverings, hair length or 'gag orders.' But an attitude and heart of submission toward men in the home and in ministry will definitely be rewarded for obedience by God. Please note that men are also required a reciprocal amount of responsibility and faith. By the way, would you please speak English? The name of our Lord and Savior in English is Jesus. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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292 | What day do YOU attend church? | Col 2:16 | charis | 25538 | ||
Dear seeking wisdom, Greetings to you in the name of Jesus! Thank you for your words of encouragement. You are correct that we may not get what we want. However, it is clear that the Lord desires that our 'yes' be 'yes' and our 'no' be 'no' concerning our faith. In addition, the Lord despises lukewarm attitudes, because they are confuse those around you and show a lack of determination. Apparently, the Bible teaches more respect for a clear answer, even if it is wrong (!), than a 'noisy gong.' A clearly wrong attitude can be repented of, while a lukewarm attitude accomplishes nothing. I really would like to move on if there is no answer coming forth. Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
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293 | What day do YOU attend church? | Col 2:16 | charis | 25537 | ||
Dear djconklin, Could it be that you say things in a way that frustrates your fellow Christians? Perhaps your 'answers' go so far beyond the questions that we don't know what you are trying to say. You are quick to become offensive while professing defensive motive. Relax or desist! :-) Do you believe that the Bible exhorts Christians to assemble on a regular basis? Do you go to church? In Christ Jesus, charis |
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294 | What day do YOU attend church? | Col 2:16 | charis | 25529 | ||
Dear djconklin, Assuming that you go to church is assuming too much? Wow! I guess then that I would be assuming too much if I assumed that you Christian, simply because you were posting on a Study Bible forum, right? Before you say I am judging you, please note that I am saying nothing of the sort! I have finished assuming that you have manners or common courtesy, too. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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295 | Alter Calls? | Rom 10:9 | charis | 25349 | ||
Dear EdB, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Brother, your deodorant is still 'active,' and your shoes are clean! (anyway, we take off our shoes before entering a house in my part of the woods :-)) I hope that my church members are willing to tell others their pastor's name! (any P.R. is OK as long as you spell it right! :-)) One of my favorite songs is (with Hank) "Since Jesus Came Into My Heart" which is sung, 'Iesu wo Shinzeshi Yori' in Japanese. This means 'from the time I believed in Jesus.' The translators knew what was meant by the words of the song without deep theological study! Blessings to you, my friend, in Christ Jesus, charis |
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296 | how much water allowed the ark to float? | Gen 1:1 | charis | 25164 | ||
solomon, I appreciate humor as much (more?) as anyone, but if this is an attempt at humor, nobody is laughing. Please stop! If this is an attempt at confusing this forum, you have succeeded. Please stop! If you are confused yourself, please ask the Lord Jesus Christ to help you. He WILL! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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297 | Alter Calls? | Rom 10:9 | charis | 25156 | ||
My dear Hank, Blessings in the name of Jesus! "Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth; therefore let your words be few." Ecclesiastes 5:2 NASB. Yes, I know our confession, even public confession is important. Nor can I deny the importance of preachers and teachers. :-) But, there will be many that cry, "Lord, Lord!" yet they are not known by Him. Ideally, we will ALL confess Christ EACH DAY, publicly AND in our hearts! Love to all in Christ Jesus, charis |
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298 | Renewal AGAIN to repentance? | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 25060 | ||
Dear Joe! Greetings and peace in the name of Jesus! My friend, I am so much in agreement with what you wrote to GloriaLynn just 15 minutes after this post! But I cannot but ask you how we are to discern if one has 'fallen away?' If it is from our lowly vantage, can we know that a person was never truly saved because he now appears to not be serving Christ? In other words, if a person 'seemed' to be a Christian, but now has 'fallen away' from his 'apparent' walk with Jesus, do we assume that he is unsaved? I may be overly simplistic, or naive, or maybe even have a 'mercy flow' which blinds me to reality (something I have NEVER been accused of! :-)), but In such a case I would rather err on the side of God's grace than err on the side of condemnation! You see, it seems that what you are saying is that we are, in the eyes of man, condemned unless proven saved. Now if I have misjudged you or misinterpreted your meaning, I apologize. Or, if you are speaking of salvation from God's lofty vantage, I would have to agree with you. But if salvation is proved before man by pious works or actions, then we are, as you said in another post, ALL in trouble! I know that good works SHOULD follow faith, but I cannot state unequivocally that they WILL. Do you? Much like what I asked GloriaLynn, at what juncture do we count a person's lack of continuing proof of salvation as proof that they were never saved at all? Blessings, peace and amicable curiosity :-) In Christ Jesus, charis |
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299 | Heb 6:4-6 What does it mean...? 6:4 | Heb 6:4 | charis | 24926 | ||
Dear Kalos and Forum Fellowship, Greetings in the name of Jesus! My friend, I seem to have offended you! :-) I know what it is, too! A translation problem! According to a well-known expert who has spent most of his life discovering the truth of Japanese in English (and vice versa, too!), Fungus can alternately be translated as 'mushrooms.' However, after some truly exhaustive investigation, I have concluded that the only TRUE translation could be 'assorted Japanese Toadstools.' I understand fully the wobbly ground I stand upon, as our alternate expert in J-E and E-J studies is away, and 'searcher' may shed 'true light' upon this deep matter. When he returns, we will discuss this at length, and I am sure that with enough posts, we could conclusively decide that maybe it could be a totally different thing altogether! Just to make sure that I am not misunderstood in other areas, I feel it is necessary to add that hamburger is 'coarse' ground, not 'rough,' as previously stated. Also note that radish was translated from 'daikon,' a root of unknown origin. (think about that one :-)) Also, it has been brought to my attention that 'eel' may be 'misconscrewed' as being the salt-water variety of sea snake, but in reality is the fresh-water domesticated type, which makes all the difference in the world. If you have any questions about the 'fact' that we CAN agree on where to eat, you know where to reach me. Just write me at my personal address, and I will be glad to send you reaves of material that will certainly bring you over to my way of thinking. Oh, have we strayed from the Bible? (I guess this takes the prize, yes? :-)) Blessings one and all! I hope that a bit of humor can help you 'see the light!' By the way, we ate Turkey for Thanksgiving! A real treat in Japan. And not one of those 'big chicken imitations,' either. A real 18-pounder, with stuffing and gravy with all kinds of parts thrown in! We even found cranberry sauce! Have a great holiday season, my friends and colleagues! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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300 | Heb 6:4-6 What does it mean...? 6:4 | Heb 6:4 | charis | 24908 | ||
Dear Kalos and EdB, Greetings in Jesus' name! I think the three of us could agree to eat at Denny's! In Yokohama. Their Eel over Rice (Unagi Donburi) is quite good! If you weren't up to 'fish,' you could choose the Rough-ground Hamburger with Grated Radish and Fungus (Arabiki Hamubaagu Oroshi Kinoko Zoe). Now, we can all agree on THAT! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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