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281 | abide | 1 John 2:3 | stjohn | 216915 | ||
Hi Jeff, Pastor Tim has answered very well, I have a suggestion though, that I really hope you'll take into advice. Please read from the following websites. I highly recommend them. http://www.obcl.edu/index.php/meditations/105-from-under-law-to-under-grace-part-ii- http://godstenlaws.com/law-grace/new-covenant.html John |
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282 | Rapture | 1 Thess 4:17 | stjohn | 216843 | ||
Well, thanks CDBJ, thats very well said. But I don't really see in there that that proves that theory. I don't mean to sound flip, sir, but, using that logic and, saying that: "When Paul uses the words “they and them” he is referring to those outside of Christ or those that don’t obey the gospel message." Well, sir, verse 2, looks to me like it may contradict that. It says: "For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night." Paul is quite obviously talking to them (the Church) because he addresses them very plainly and personally as, you, and yourselves. I don't see how that can be taken that Paul is referring to those 'outside' of Christ, when he says that they: "know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night." What Paul is ultimately telling them is, to be spiritually ready, and never tells them when nor does it say 'when' anywhere in Scripture when the day of the Lord will be. He goes on in verse 3 etc, to show them how it will be for those outside of the Church, because for them it will indeed be a terrible day, but for the Church, it will be a day of rejoicing in His coming. I kinda like what Matthew Henry has to say on vv 1-5 it really says it well and gives a good perspective on whether we should be so engrossed and predisposed in looking for the DAY of the Lord, when we should be focussed only on the Lord Himself: "It is needless or useless to ask about the particular time of Christ's coming. Christ did not reveal this to the apostles. There are times and seasons for us to work in, and these are our duty and interest to know and observe; but as to the time when we must give up our account, we know it not, nor is it needful that we should. The coming of Christ will be a great surprise to men. Our Lord himself said so. As the hour of death is the same to each person that the judgment will be to mankind in general, so the same remarks answer for both. Christ's coming will be terrible to the ungodly. Their destruction will overtake them while they dream of happiness, and please themselves with vain amusements. There will be no means to escape the terror or the punishment of that day. This day will be a happy day to the righteous. They are not in darkness; they are the children of the light. It is the happy condition of all true Christians. But how many are speaking peace and safety to themselves, over whose heads utter destruction is hovering! Let us endeavor to awaken ourselves and each other, and guard against our spiritual enemies." Matthew Henry And now sir, I bid you adieu and God bless. You may have the last word, but I'll let it just be. I don't really see anything substantive about these long deadened discussions about Eschatology. Scripture simply doesn't say when, and I think we should leave it at that, but it does say to be spiritually ready at all times so that we will be waiting for His coming and not overtaken by fear when He does come. Of corse, there always will be those who say they know the time, or how you can know the time, but actually, they just think they know. Thanks for your time, sir. :-) John |
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283 | Rapture | 1 Thess 4:17 | stjohn | 216835 | ||
Dear CDBJ, Can you show scripturally that 1 Thes. 5:2 is in reference to those outside of Christ? I was under the impression that Thessalonians was written to believers. I was also taught that it is in reference to the fact that we should be ready at all times as though He could come at any time. So we are to prepare and be ready always, so when He does come, we will be looking for Him, and not be surprised as though He came as a thief in the night, and not be looking for something else like so many who are more interested in looking for the antichrist and not Christ. John |
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284 | Rapture | 1 Thess 4:17 | stjohn | 216818 | ||
Vintage, I don't really see why we wouldn't be here if nothing needs to be accomplished. He certainly could be just waiting as He has done in His great mercy and loving patience so many times before, for the iniquity of sinners to be complete (Genesis 15:16). And I didn't say I believed that there is not a single event, though I may lean that way I'm really not sure about it, but I merely implied that there is that possibility. It sure would put a lot of debate to rest though! By the way, Vintage, though I don't mind too much, I still don't really like to get into a discussion about Eschatology because, as you also have pointed out, (and especially here on the forum) it just calls for too much speculation. :-) I do for the most part like your reasoning on this though, it make sense to me too. And not too complicated too. I don't think our Father intended it to be that hard. I like what old Dr. H. A. Ironside said, at least I think it was him who said: "Our loving Father don't put the cookies on the top shelf where his kids cant reach them." Or something like that. :-) Thanks! John |
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285 | Rapture | 1 Thess 4:17 | stjohn | 216816 | ||
Dear Vintage, I agree with your post, and I think you did a good job in making your point with Scripture and keeping it simple. Many of the views of when these thing will happen are long, drawn out and, confusing, as far as I'm concerned. One this you said that I have to question though is your question: Aren't there a lot of events that need to be accomplished before the rapture?" Implying that somethings need to be accomplished before the Rapture can happen. I cant say for sure of course and I don't believe for a moment that anyone else can either, but I don't believe there are. :-) I also don't see anywhere in Scripture where it says that the Rapture is a single event. Just food for thought. :-) Thanks for a good old common sense post. John |
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286 | Rapture | 1 Thess 4:17 | stjohn | 216787 | ||
Good morning, grafted in, shalom. I apologize, I hope you don't think I'm being nosy, but, I couldn't help notice that you used the hebrew word for adversary (meaning Satan). Do you speak Hebrew? Perhaps you'd be so kind, grafted in, to fill out something in the user personal profile, so we can get to know you a little better? Where do you go to Church? :-) John |
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287 | How do you know when GOD is talking to y | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 216708 | ||
Amen, Azure! That's an excellent and very true point! We must be very careful indeed! Most, if not all charlatans and promulgators of heresy use the Word of God out of context, and twist it to fit their false doctrines. :-( John |
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288 | How do you know when GOD is talking to y | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 216706 | ||
Dear lionheart, I know you're right, of course. God speaks to us through His Word, "The Bible" but the thrust of this particular question, was: "lots of people will say listen to that quiet voice. But how can you detect that quiet voice, or are you just listening to your own thoughts?" So thats why I answered as I did and not just direct them to God's Word. But, I should probably have made that point as well, because His Word really is the only way we can be, 'one hundred percent sure' that it's God speaking to us. :-) John |
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289 | How do you know when GOD is talking to y | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 216696 | ||
Dear insight, Welcome to the forum! I noticed that your profile has an add for your website. Reviewing the Terms of Use, this practice is not allowed, especially, and particularly, since you ask for donations at this site. This forum is not a billboard to advertise our personal endeavors. Though our profiles are not on the pages of the forum proper, they are still part of the restricted area, which falls under the same rules, so it may be wise to remove your add. I'm sure Lockmam will appreciate it. :-) John |
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290 | Christologically Pregnant Passages | Titus 2:13 | stjohn | 216688 | ||
Hi CDBJ, Amen, any way you look at it, it's GOD'S blood. Pretty simple if you ask me. :-) John |
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291 | Obey your leaders ? | Acts 5:29 | stjohn | 216670 | ||
Dear grafted, I don't mean to be picky here, and you are correct in saying that the people living in the greater part of the world at the time of Jesus and beyond to the early Church times had no recourse as to who their leaders would be, but they didn't have kings, they had Emperors, or, Caesars. Pretty much the same thing as a king, and it most often was also by birthright. Good post too though, 'well said', and I agree with you that we have a responsibility to keep our leaders honest. I'll leave it at that though, because you are right in saying you may have oversteped, (No problem though, it isn't the first time someone has done that. I don't think anyone will hang you :-)) this forum is not a platform for political debate or discussion, but as to our gracious hosts wishes and indeed their behest, SBF is intentionally and by design, exclusively incepted for the purpose of Bible study. John |
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292 | Christologically Pregnant Passages | Titus 2:13 | stjohn | 216610 | ||
That was a great post, Tim! Thank you very much! Scripture really is, so remarkably clear and succinct on the issue of Jesus' deity, there can be no dispute. And yet, sadly, there are those whose eyes are blinded. :-( John 1:1 John |
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293 | and you will be like God | Gen 3:5 | stjohn | 216607 | ||
Thanks once again brother, for intervening with sound advice. Sheer weariness and exasperation has rendered me ill equipped to respond to such convoluted exegesis. Never ever heard anything even close to that one before. It's amazing what the mind of man can come up with! John |
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294 | and you will be like God | Gen 3:5 | stjohn | 216579 | ||
Dear Vintage, You wrote: "You might say Eve was created in the image of God, but she wasn't she was created in the image of "MAN" Pardon me, Vintage, but not only might 'we' say she was created in the image of God, but God says she was created in the image of God. Not, the image of man! Now thats not only speculation but it goes against and says something that is not written in God's word. 'Sola Scripture', remember, it's in the Terms of Use you agreed to? Gen 1:27 God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Notice it says, male and 'female' He created 'them' ? John |
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295 | and you will be like God | Gen 3:5 | stjohn | 216575 | ||
Dear Azure, Amen, our inattentiveness will too often put us to sleep. :-( “The call is watch, study, attended to reading. In truth you cannot read too much in scripture, and what you read, you cannot read too carefully, and what you read carefully you cannot understand too well, and what you understand well you cannot teach too well, and what you teach, well, you cannot live too well. Therefore dear Sirs pray, study, be diligent.” Martin Luther John |
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296 | and you will be like God | Gen 3:5 | stjohn | 216574 | ||
Thanks again, Doc. Well said! And thank you for saving me the trouble of responding, you probably said it better then I would anyway. John |
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297 | and you will be like God | Gen 3:5 | stjohn | 216573 | ||
Amen, and thanks! | ||||||
298 | and you will be like God | Gen 3:5 | stjohn | 216560 | ||
Azure, I sure have never heard of someone getting into trouble for their, prde or sn. :-) John |
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299 | Two ways of thinking! | Rom 15:5 | stjohn | 216556 | ||
Tim, I hadn't ever noticed that in verse 4 of Romans 15 before. What a powerful illustration of the power in God's Holy Word! Speaking of Romans 15, I really enjoyed out discussion on verse 5, It caused me to dig a little deeper, and I must say I learned a thing or two, too. Thanks! :-) John |
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300 | and you will be like God | Gen 3:5 | stjohn | 216555 | ||
Thank you, Tim! I really appreciate the encouragement! You're up late, my friend. Or is it early? I just got up for a while, I couldn't sleep for some reason. I pray all is going well with your VBS? We're just getting ready to start ours next week. I like that illustration! It is so true, too. Take the 'i' out of sin, and it's just a couple of meaningless letters. :-) John |
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