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281 | What is tongues of fire? | Acts 2:3 | terrib | 113784 | ||
Dearest TKB, Through this baptism of the Holy Ghost and fire, the apostles became more knowing, and had a greater understanding of the mysteries of the Gospel, and were more qualified to preach it to people of all nations and languages. The Holy Spirit, in his gifts and graces, is compared to fire, because of its purity, light, and heat, as well as consuming nature; the Spirit sanctifies, and makes men pure and holy, purges from the pits of sin, error and superstition; and enlightens the minds of men, and gives them knowledge of divine and spiritual things; and fills them with zeal and fervour for the glory of God and Christ, and the good of his church and interest, and for the doctrines and ordinances of the Gospel. (Act 1:8 KJV) But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. (Act 4:33 KJV) And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. terrib |
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282 | I need help in regaining my faith in God | Rom 8:1 | terrib | 113779 | ||
Dear Uncle Dave, You said it correctly, "I have been self (SELF) detached". It is not that God has moved from you, but you have moved from God. You MUST set your priorities. It is a conscience decision. Either you want to serve God or you don't. Sorry to be so blunt but it is the truth. God does not move from us. We move from Him. You must decide whom you will serve. Just as in the beginning of your relationship with Him. He STILL sees you as His child. What has Satan been telling you? (rhetorical) What is holding you back: marital, finance, sex, work or other? (rhetorical) You are looking for something you can do, instead of what He has already done. Accept the Grace and say, "Father forgive me" and go forward. If there is sin in your life, confess it. (1Jo 2:1 KJV) "My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:" Cry to Him, "Abba, Father, help me!" (Abba basically means "daddy") As a child goes to their earthly father so do we go to our Heavenly Father. He is faithful and just and will bring you back, IF YOU DESIRE IT. He does not look at us as we were but He looks at us through the blood of Christ. He sees us as a pure creation because the blood purifies His vision. (Rom 8:38 KJV) For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, (Rom 8:39 KJV) Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. In prayer for you, terrib |
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283 | Standing firm in one Spirit/spirit? | Phil 2:1 | terrib | 113667 | ||
Hi Ray, You asked, "1) Do you not see the difference between "word" and "Word"?" Yes, I know the difference, but as in many passages of the Old Testament there is a mirror meaning with that of the New Testament. You asked, "2) Do you not see that the word "it" should be applied in the Isaiah 55:11 verse since the word and thoughts of God is the subject?" Exactly, and what are "the words and thoughts of God"? Jesus! The Word of God. All things were created by Him. The Father spoke and His Word did it. Isn't this part of the Trinity? Wasn't the Word with the Father? If God did not speak would there be a Jesus? (Joh 1:14 KJV) And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us..." In love, terrib |
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284 | Evidence of different requirements? | Deut 22:12 | terrib | 113662 | ||
The Priesthood of Melchisedec was an everlasting priesthood, therefore it would not change and it was instituted before the time the Aaronic Law was given. The Law of the Priesthood was given to the tribe of Levi. It is impossible to consider Jesus as an Aaronic priest, for He was descended from the tribe of Judah and not from that of Levi. The Levi line was the lawful tribe to be the Priests of the tabernacle. This was the only tribe that was not promised an inheritance of realestate in the promised land. Their lot was to attend to the matters of the tabernacle - temple. (Heb 7:14 KJV) For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood. And you are right about the cross becoming an idol. I do take offense that some even have a dead Christ on a cross. For the mental picture that this envisions to an unbelieving world is death, not life. The Jesus I know was taken from the cross and ascended to His throne and is alive today! For without the resurrection His death would be moot, for His promises would be empty. (Joh 11:25 KJV) Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: terrib |
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285 | Why do all pictures of Jesus neglect one | Deut 22:12 | terrib | 113620 | ||
Prosemetic, Jesus was not after the order of the Aaronic priests but was after the order of Melchisedec. (Heb 5:6 KJV) As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. Hebrews, chapters 5 - 7, explains this in more detail. And many paintings show Christ as a very hansom man, yet Isaiah states He was not comely. And many show a sunburst around His head. Paintings are imaginations. If we had a true picture of Jesus would not some start to worship the picture and turn it into an idol? terrib |
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286 | Standing firm in one Spirit/spirit? | Phil 2:1 | terrib | 113605 | ||
Dearest Ray, Your question was, “would you say that we have lost some of the fellowship of the Spirit? Are we even united in spirit?” My response was to your question: Yes, there are those that have lost fellowship of the Spirit, nothing more and nothing less. Nothing grammatical is or was ever implied. The word came forth from the Father and will do what the Father has deemed righteous and will not return void. (Joh 16:28 KJV) I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. terrib |
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287 | Standing firm in one Spirit/spirit? | Phil 2:1 | terrib | 113519 | ||
Logos - the Word Be not dismayed brother Ray, for there are many that see what is going on and you are not alone. For many will come in His name and proclaim their own intelligence. But we have a promise:(parenthesis are mine) (Isa 45:23 KJV) I have sworn by myself, the word (Jesus) is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. (Isa 55:11 KJV) So shall my word (Jesus) 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. Therefore keep with what is in your heart and knowledge of Him that has reconciled us to the Father. Many there are that use this space to kindle a flame but our purpose is to enlighten, exhort and bring harmony to those who have lost the vision that is at the end of all things. A carnal heart will dispute whatever is before it. It has been foretold that a disfellowship with Christ will come, so in Spirit grieve, but also in the same Spirit, rejoice. (Rev 2:11 KJV) He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. (Rev 19:13 KJV) And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. terrib |
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288 | what covenant did God make? | Gen 17:7 | terrib | 113028 | ||
Dear Kareem2812, Not only the land as SirPent stated but also, (Gen 17:7 KJV) And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee. An everlasting covenent to thy seed is Christ, the King. terrib |
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289 | How is hope deferred? | Prov 13:12 | terrib | 112966 | ||
mommapbs, You asked, "how could it make the heart sick?". It doesn't make the heart sick in the physical sense but in an emotional sense; wanting the promise to come but having to wait for that which is promised, with a longing that sometimes comes to the tune of pining. Like wanting to be with your loved ones and at a time they are separated from you and your heart aches for them. Your heart is sick for them. You said, "Jesus said that He came to give us life - abundant life, right here, right now!" and "He gives us HIS desires", yes these are true and because we have these things now they are no longer a hope, they are a reality. Hope is something you wait for, something in the future. Spiritually we are seated with Him in heavenly places (Eph 2:6) but physically we are bound, for now, to this Earth, this dust. (2Co 5:6 KJV) "Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:" For as Moses knew God by voice and fire, his desire was to look upon His face but this flesh cannot contain the glory of His physical presence for the flesh is corrupt and nothing corrupt may enter into His presence. So we hope for the incorruptible. For if we hope in Christ only for the things of this life, or if our hope in Him is bounded with this life, and confined to the things of it, and does not reach to the things of another life, the things of eternity, the invisible glories of another world, to be enjoyed in soul and body; "...we are of all men the most miserable." (1 Cor 15:19) So, "exercising the hope that is within us" is no longer hope but faith, for faith is that of the present and hope that of the future. I guess sometimes I get a little melancholy, for I am ready to depart and soon the time will be, as with all of us, for as my youth was just yesterday my time will be as close as tomorrow. (Rom 15:13 KJV) Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. terrib |
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290 | How is hope deferred? | Prov 13:12 | terrib | 112957 | ||
Hi mommapbs, Hope deferred, that is, the object hoped for; if it is not enjoyed as soon as expected, at least if it is delayed any length of time, the mind becomes weary, uneasy, the heart sinks and fails, and the spirit of the person is ready for despondency, ready to give up the enjoyment the desired object would bring; whether it be deliverance from any evil, or the possession of any good thing or the enjoyment that comes when your love finally gets home when late. Loose hope and here comes apostacy, here comes grief, here comes death. But truth, faith and patience for that hope will be rewarded so says the Scriptures: (Rev 2:7) ... him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. (Rev 2:11) ... He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. (Rev 2:17) ... him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. (Rev 2:26) ... he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: (Rev 3:5) He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. (Rev 3:12) Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. (Rev 3:21) ... him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. And the last: (Rev 21:7 KJV) He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. (Pro 13:12 KJV) ... but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life. Hope deferred, waiting for my Lord. terrib |
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291 | further question on the gate | Matt 7:14 | terrib | 112892 | ||
Dear BDE, No, baptizism is not the assurance that gets us to the end. The assurance (promise) is higher than that. The assurance (promise) is: (Joh 6:37 KJV) All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. As to baptism: this subject is well documented on this forum, type the word baptism in the box titled "Quick Search". But, I will offer this at this time: As indicated in the general articles on BAPTISM and SACRAMENTS, the doctrine ordinarily held by Presbyterians, Congregationalists, Baptists, Methodists, and also by Low-Church Episcopalians, differs from that of the Roman and Greek churches, and of High-Church Anglicans, in its rejection of the idea that baptism is the instrumental cause of regeneration, and that the grace of regeneration is effectually conveyed through the administration of that rite wherever duly performed. The teaching of Scripture on this subject is held to be that salvation is immediately dependent on faith, which, as a fruit of the operation of the Spirit of God in the soul, already, in its reception of Christ, implies the regenerating action of that Spirit, and is itself one evidence of it. To faith in Christ is attached the promise of forgiveness, and of all other blessings. Baptism is administered to those who already possess (at least profess) this faith, and symbolizes the dying to sin and rising to righteousness implicit in the act of faith (Rom 6). It is the symbol of a cleansing from sin and renewal by God's Spirit, but not the agency effecting that renewal, even instrumentally. Baptism is not, indeed, to be regarded as a bare symbol. It may be expected that its believing reception will be accompanied by fresh measures of grace, strengthening and fitting for the new life. This, however, as the life is already there, has nothing to do with the idea of baptism as an opus operatum, working a spiritual change in virtue of its mere administration. In Scripture the agency with which regeneration is specially connected is the Divine “word” (compare 1Pe 1:23). Without living faith, in those capable of its exercise, the outward rite can avail nothing. The supposed “regeneration” may be received - in multitudes of instances is received - without the least apparent change in heart or life. Many might argue the point, my only response would be, and not to attack or malign, but to read the Scriptures in context and ask The Father to open the mind. (Read all the Scriptures and do not make a doctrine upon one verse.) terrib |
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292 | Was Jesus beard pulled out by roots? | Is 50:6 | terrib | 112779 | ||
Dear sisterinChrist, Some refer to this Scripture: (Isa 50:6 KJV) I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting. terrib |
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293 | Reconciliation questions | 2 Cor 5:18 | terrib | 112520 | ||
mommapbs, (Gal 6:1 KJV) Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Paul, in context, is talking about living in the Spirit. So the 'fault' referenced above has to do with an error or a misunderstanding of Spiritual matters. Not knowingly outright sin, but more likely uninformed or immature. Thus the second part, "ye which are spiritual", or those that have experienced the fault and have been enlightened themselves should help the one. What I said, "If we are going to help reconcile a relationship, it must start 'within' us first." would be the first thing one must look at before attempting reconciliation. As Galatians says, "ye which are spiritual", is the key. (Gal 5:22,23 KJV) "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,(23)meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." If we are not in the Spirit and are attempting to help that one, we must have the 'beam taken out of our own eye' first. As scholar Albert Barnes puts it, "It is a very important qualification for those who would recover others from sin, that they should not be guilty of the same sin themselves. Reformers should be holy persons; people who exercise discipline in the church should be 'spiritual' men - people in whom implicit confidence may be properly reposed." Also, if we care about the faulted one we must be willing to do some time on our knees for him and with him, also. Many like to get involved in others problems but they are not equipped and some are busybodies, having nothing else to do and then becoming talebearers. (Gal 6:7 KJV) "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." There is an old saying, 'fools rush in where angels fear to tread'. terrib |
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294 | WHAT DOES TWO GOLD CHERUBIMS MEAN | Acts 2:17 | terrib | 112516 | ||
Greetings Gusisrealtome, Going by what you have said, I would say that the Lord might have been trying to teach you something. But since you say that you resisted and the cherubim flew away, you were not willing to listen at that time. Perhaps at a later date you will allow the dream to unfold more. I am a little confused by what you mean by, tried to "slay me in the spirit". This term is usually used in a group meeting were there is a healing service, either physical or spiritual, is being performed. May I ask you a question? Have you attended or are you attending, what I would call, camp town meetings, like older denominational Pentecostal meetings? I ask this because I haven't seen this for a while. I used to attend an older church were the preacher or an elder of the church would put their hands on you and the Holy Spirit would come upon you so strong that you couldn't stand up and you would fall over on the floor. And in that state the Holy Spirit would show you or teach you something that was needed in your life. But, not being an interpeter of dreams, all this would be supposition. And since cherubims do not have 'hands' and Paul says to lay 'hands' on a person for their healing, I don't see the connection to being "slain in the Spirit". You might want to discuss it with your pastor. And I would ask the Lord, first, was the dream from Him and second, what He meant by it. Then, be willing to accept the answer. terrib |
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295 | Premarital sex is a sin? | Heb 13:4 | terrib | 112460 | ||
Greetings monkman, Not to be flippant, but I did not know that God's Word was different in Europe. Considering the Mosaic Law: Mat 19:8 - He saith unto them ... - Jesus admits that this was allowed, but still he contends that this was not the original design of marriage. It was only a temporary expedient growing out of a special state of things, and not designed to be perpetual. It was on account of the hardness of their hearts. Moses found the custom in use. He found a hard-hearted and rebellious people. In this state of things he did not deem it prudent to forbid a practice so universal; but it might be regulated; and, instead of suffering the husband to divorce his wife in a passion, he required him, in order that he might take time to consider the matter, and thus make it probable that divorces would be less frequent, to give her a writing; to sit down deliberately to look at the matter, and probably, also, to bring the case before some scribe or learned man, to write a divorce in the legal form. Thus doing, there might be an opportunity for the matter to be reconciled, and the man to be persuaded not to divorce his wife. This, says our Savior, was a permission growing out of a particular state of things, and designed to remedy a prevailing evil; but at first it was not so. God intended that marriage should be between one man and one woman, and that they were only to be separated, in the case of adultery or death, by him who had formed the union. You wrote, “the only sin I would admit is adultery...” Isn’t that enough? Look into your heart, you know! terrib |
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296 | WHAT DOES TWO GOLD CHERUBIMS MEAN | Acts 2:17 | terrib | 112449 | ||
Dear Gusisrealtome, Maybe you could give us more detail. Was this a vision or a dream? And if a vision, what were you doing at the time? BTW(by the way): All capitol letters on the internet means you are yelling. It is just an etiquette thing. Not really a big deal here, but thought it may help in the future. terrib |
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297 | Premarital sex is a sin? | Heb 13:4 | terrib | 112446 | ||
Dear newg86, You wrote, "I really hate that my thoughts were perverted by twisted lust." You are not alone, we ALL have things that we wish we didn't. Paul said by the Spirit: (Rom 7:19 ISV) For I don't do the good I want to do, but instead do the evil that I don't want to do. (Rom 7:24 ISV) What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? (Rom 7:25 ISV) Thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with my mind I myself serve the law of God, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin. Don't get wound up by this, for the enemy knows that it might be a stumbling block for you. Confess it, forget it. And if the enemy brings it up again you just tell him (out loud, because he can't read your mind) to take the matter up with Jesus because you gave it to Him. May God flood your being with His Spirit! terrib |
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298 | Question, exclamation or both? | 2 Pet 3:11 | terrib | 112440 | ||
Thanks Tim, I was leaning in that direction because of the "what manner" and "what sort" use in the verses. The context of the text seems a little rhetorical, exhorting us to look inside. terrib |
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299 | Premarital sex is a sin? | Heb 13:4 | terrib | 112436 | ||
Dear newg86, We are to obey the current laws of our land. (Rom 13:1 NASB) Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. (Rom 13:2 NASB) Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. (Rom 13:3 NASB) For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; (Rom 13:4 NASB) for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil. (Rom 13:5 NASB) Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience' sake. If not, then judgement. (Heb 13:4 NASB) Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge. Hope this helps, terrib |
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300 | Question, exclamation or both? | 2 Pet 3:11 | terrib | 112434 | ||
I guess this would be a point of grammar. Do we take this as a question, exclamation or possibly both? Compare: KJV (2Pe 3:11) Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, (2Pe 3:12) Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? (Question mark) NASB (2Pe 3:11) Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, (2Pe 3:12) looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the elements will melt with intense heat! (Exclamation mark) terrib |
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