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301 | Does Christ come into our hearts? | Rom 10:9 | justme | 210340 | ||
john: When in battle to surrender means "I am yours". When we surrender to Christ, the battle of sin which is the side we have been on, we turn from and surrender. Except to surrender to Christ there is shame on our part, but full pardon for being on the sin side, which is salvation. Thus the word redemption. I am so underserving of His grace and mercy. justme |
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302 | Does Christ come into our hearts? | Rom 10:9 | justme | 210336 | ||
Meta: Just as a side note, not to confuse the issue, but there is a much better wordor meaning to ask Christ to be our Lord. That word is "surrender". We surrender to Christ our will and We accept His lordship over us. I find to ask Christ into your heart misses the true meaning that Jesus Christ askes us to surrended our will and make Hin totally Lord. Perhaps this makes it more understandable? justme |
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303 | once saved always saved? | John 10:28 | justme | 208681 | ||
progolfer190: I believe Hank was saying that our opinions are just that. The real proof is Scripture, and as the Study Bible Forum we do our best to include Scripture to back up what we say. John 3:16 says "whosoever" and the answer as to whom is saved is positively known onlt to the Lord. An old saying says "faith that faulters, had a fault from the beginign". I think that says it pretty well. Welcome to the forum! justme |
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304 | Men having long hair a disgrace? | 1 Cor 11:7 | justme | 208634 | ||
In Him Imm: The odd thing is we don't have any idea what Jesus really lookes like. We don't know if The hair of Jesus was like to pictures that have been painted of Jesus, as that is only that painter idea. Jesus well could have had shorter hair. Having been a carpenter in my younger years I can say long hair can get in the way real fast. I doubt we have a good idea what jesus looked like, He most likely had dark skin. brown eyes, and tough hands and was a man not a wimp as most pictures make Him look. justme |
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305 | Trying to Choose a Study Bible | Bible general Archive 4 | justme | 207932 | ||
Hank: What a fine way to describe each of these Bibles. I doubt I have read any better review of the different Study Bibles. I do not have the MacArthur, but do have several of the other study Bibles. My wife also askes me "do you think you have enough Bibles?" I have found my favorite Bibles are just the Scripture with no study helps. I use the NIV, NASB and the ESV but mainly the NIV. Often I have all three out when reading. For me Bible study and reading the Bible are different. When I study all the helps I can dig up are there, and the different Study Bibles. When I just read the Scriptures, that's when I just feed on the Word and allow the Word to speak to me. What I believe is that each Christian needs to be aware that each of us are responsible for our own spiritual growth. The Worship service is just that...Worship. We need instruction, encouragement, and conviction from those who preach, and to hear the Good News again and again. I am not sure new believers are told they are in charge of their own spiritual growth, or the lack there of. I am sure your knowledge of the Scriptures did not come in a few hours of study a week, but rather over many years of your born again life. Just a few thoughts to chew on. justme (out of the pit) |
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306 | Clarification needed, Justme | Bible general Archive 4 | justme | 207852 | ||
Hank; I feel like crawling in a hole. justme |
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307 | Please pray for the election | Bible general Archive 4 | justme | 207717 | ||
Hank: Thank you for your wise correction. I genuinely appreciate your kind instructions. I sincerely ment no offence to the aims of the forum, please accept my deepest applogy. justme |
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308 | once saved always saved? | John 10:28 | justme | 207553 | ||
Son of God: I agree with you and the Scripure you use answers it for most of us. As a "pass it on" sorta of thing. I read some where "faith that falters, had aflaw from the first." For not being Scripture it has a very valid point when confronting those who reject eternal security, and it gives them something to chew on. Blessings. justme |
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309 | selfmurder | Rom 10:13 | justme | 207363 | ||
Azure: The point is telling someone they need not be embarrassed or ashamed is because these two feelings are very often the things told when talking with some who are under the influence and ready to make such a wrong choice. So I do feel you not understanding my word choices might be a cluteral thing. As I stated to Steve the very least we can do is offer Scripture. Hebrews 4:12 is very clear that the Word of God can reach the heart on anyone who is in the deepest pit. My point is as this is a Bible Study Forum, and if we are even at a basic level of being a Christian could we at least not offer some word of encouragement from Scripture? I would suggest iw a person can not do at least that, perhaps it might be better to save the question for someone who has that gift of encouragement. Not all of us has all the gifts, and it would allow the body to function better. I say this in a strong concern that unless a person has some training and experience in helping with people ready to end their life, it might cause more harm than good. I had the very sad experience of being a pastor on a city that had a group of high school students that had made a pact to kill themselves. There were a number of teenagers who ended their lives before it came to an end. A great effor to teach the School teachers and Clergy and those who had contact with those teenagers was extensive. Prayer goes with out saying. Let's ask the Lord for words to say or wisdom to do the right thing. Blessings. justme |
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310 | selfmurder | Rom 10:13 | justme | 207361 | ||
Steve: I understand your point. I don't want to labor the point, and coure a problem. But, Hebrews 4:12 is a Scriptyre that I understand to be a point that above anything I say, the Scriptures are able to touch the deepest pit that anyone could ever find themselves in. Perhaps you might consider having a Scripture in mind should such a situation present it's self again. Thanks for at least regarding my point. justme |
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311 | selfmurder | Rom 10:13 | justme | 207346 | ||
Azure: To avoid a long time in repeating myself please read the note I posted to humbledbyhisgrace (steve). This is offered in a kind spirit, and in respect for you as well. justme |
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312 | selfmurder | Rom 10:13 | justme | 207345 | ||
Steve: May I kindly, and with the deepest of respect suggest this was not a good answer. ALWAYS assune a person asking a question like this is asking for themself. You might well be the last contact they will make before they take their life. Most people who are serious about ending their life have a window of time when they will do it. If we reach then is that window with understanding, hope, encouragement, and assurance of Scripture there is a good chance we can help them in a time like this. If a pastor, or Social worker, police, or hotline heras this than we are required by law to get help as fast and best we can. Any advice we offer as persons on this Forum can not put Lockman in any danger, or you for that matter. To just pass a person like this on would be good only after offering the above and Scripture. If we can not offer someone some hope in Jesus Christ and under such circumstances than we need to rethink what our responsibility is as a believe in Christ. We of all people have the most to offer, Jesus! I hope you can see a different side of this perhaps a cry or screem for help this might well have been. Alwasy treat this as if this person is right up to the point of going into eternity at any second. Blessing, and I offer my deepest regards. justme |
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313 | REV 11 The Temple stands yet destroyed | Rev 1:11 | justme | 204686 | ||
RC: I just wanted to bring a note of peace in this thread. As I have studies end of times for some length time I came to a point I would like to share. I won't belittle you with a review of the four views of the end time, as you may be far better than I in understanding them. In fact, I have even favored a combination of some of the different theories. I have seen heated words exchanged in this forum, and in a couple of churches over this subject of endtimes. I personally take Matthew 24, the very words of Christ, and this has become the basis for my understanding. No one knows when Jesus will return! Only the Holy Father knows when Jesus will come. We are to be ready always. There will be times of sever suffering, wickedness will increase. The elect will be deceived, and false teachers will be abound. We see this today in the Word of Faith movement. We are to stand firm to the very end. False Christs will appear. There will be such distress as the world has never seen before. In verse 29 of Chapter 24 after the distress Christ will return. I am sure there are those who take the position the Christians will not go through tribulation. However, I believe Scripture says we will see much distress, and to teach otherwise might cause some to lose their faith, because they were taught Christians would be raptured before the tribulation. That is my understanding of the end times. But brother RC, the greater side of love is to let the Word of God stand on it's own. There are many fellow believers in Christ that I deeply respect and love, who believe different about end times. I will dialogue with someone who is interested, but I refuse to show disrespect, argue, or not allow someone else to take whatever Scriptual understanding they may have. I agree with many of your points. I too have a very serious problem of those who make money off multitude volumes of fictional stories for a false theory of end times. That really erks me to see Scripture mixed with false words to tell a fictional story. Some people actually believe they are reading what the Bible teaches. In my opinion this is an example of a false teacher. The Bible Answer Man, Hank Hanegraaff has written THE APOCALYPSE CODE. Hank, gives some very interesting points to consider, it's worth the read. However, Hanegraaff is merciless in his attack on those who are dispensensationalists, I find this to be detrimental to the body of Christ. Hanegraaff has become as offensive, as the strict dispensationalists that he finds so obnoxious! Therefore my brother, the greater way is expressing our theology in undersatnding and love for those we disagree with, and not become disagreable. In the end the only thing that matters is Christ in us working through us for His glory. justme |
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314 | Oxford Study vs Oxford Annotated Bibles | 2 Tim 2:15 | justme | 204280 | ||
Hank: Greetings from the North Country. Just as a note Mid Western Seminary (SBC)in K.C. MO required students to use the Oxford Annotated Bible RSV. The newest NRSV is gender neutral same as the TNIV. I have all three and the TNIV is not out on the book shelf. We don't want anyone to even consider reading it. Look at those who give their approval of these versions and most are Neo-Orthodox in theology. By the way you all in Arkansas can stop sending us the rain clouds you don't want. Missouri just might float right past Arkansas if we get much more rain. However, the Ark I am building is almost complete. justme |
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315 | God hates divorce | Bible general Archive 4 | justme | 203397 | ||
Doc: I hope you are right about her finding a good Bible Believing church. However, there are still some churches that will not allow a divorced person to do much. In some churches a divorced person is a second class Christian. Sadly some of the most fundamental non-denominational chuches are very strick on this subject of divorce. Some Bible Colleges and Seminaries are just as strict. Perhaps we need to be reminded that God hates divorce, and there are consequences for sin, but we are to show the same love as Christ has shown us. I think your note to this lady was excellent, I hope she finds a good church. justme |
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316 | Before, during, or after? | Bible general Archive 4 | justme | 203148 | ||
Doc: After reading your note I had to laugh. Although I have never seen the theological term "popycock". However, I have seen enough determined Dispensationalists attempt to make their view as required acceptance, or ones very salvation was in doubt should a person question, or doubt any part of Dispensationalism. More than one church split has been the result of such unbiblical behavior. In the final end of our lives what really matters is not our beliefe in any of the foru views of the end times, but rather how did I show the Love of Christ to others. I have studied well all the four views. I doubt any have the scheme of things correct. I do believe Jesus told us to be ready, and that not even Jesus knows when He will return, only the Holy Father knows when. I believe it is best to be prepared to endure hardships, and suffering, and we well may have to endure some or all of tribulation. Better to be prepared than to tell each other we will not suffer tribulation, and loose our faith if we are not taken up to be with the Lord before tribulation. Whatever ones beliefe about the end times we should always show our love for one another, to do otherwise is the evil ones desire. Blessings brother. justme |
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317 | extra marital "spiritual" relationship? | Titus | justme | 203088 | ||
Doc: I applaud your amswer! There are a number of churches that pastore counsel women by themselves. From day one if a lady wanted counseling my wife was there right ther with me. We have been told that this did not allow a woman "pastoral counseling" and were asked to please stop my wife being there. We did not give into these suggestions. And it eventually did work out for the better. Once a lady says the pastor did something that is damaging to his call, there is nothing that can be dome to take back a wrong statement. Many well known preachers have fallen due to not protecting themselves against false statements. Some have fallen due to temptation. Lives and marriages have been destroyed because of weakness and rumor, we all need to be wise in counseling, men with men and women with women. Pretty basic, but there are those who tread where they should not go. justme |
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318 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 201490 | ||
Hank:-) Often the words do not show the feelings that even come close to what I am attempting to convey. In thinking about my response to your note I took over night most of this day, I wanted to answer you last, and with a clear way. In one way this experience has shown the alertness of some more recent Forum members, who most likely new very little of me. How were they to know I was not a trouble maker, or like a Raven of some time ago on this forun. So enevn being frustrating and somewhat painful for me, the good turns out for glory to the LORD. I know I have grown by this experience, and it seems like most of my Chrisrian growth is learned and imprinted on my heart by pain. I assure you I was not wanting anything to take the place of Holy Scripture, nor as a supplement. What I wanted was someone who had written about an experience close to this couple, as they wondered if anyone else had gone this hurtful path ahead of them. I would never refer a book to anyone that did not use the Holy Scripture as the source of streingth and direction. I myself continue to hold Romans 8 as the source of encouragement in my many health issues. The Book of 1 John in my Bible has at times absorbed my tears. My wife and I take James 5:13-16 as our guide when faced with difficult serious, uncertian health problems. We honestly ask the LORD to keep us in the center of His will. In asking to be in the center of His will we do not ask for our will, and the answer is always what is His very best for us. Again I assure you and everyone else I never intended to for even a second give the opinion that Holy Scripture is anything less than the Owners Manual for Christians, the very Word of God. My deepest sorrow would be if anyone thought I believed such a horrid lie form the evil one himself. Thank you for your note and the encouragement, and belssings to you Hank! justme, Mike |
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319 | Help, parents need encouragement! | 2 Tim 3:16 | justme | 201450 | ||
Colin: Brother there are two things you need to know. "She" is a "he" and I am not sure how what I wrote got confused, but justme is Mike. I have never used my name but I just might now to end any misunderstandings. Hank and others are correct about Biblical answers, some were afraid I was saying that Holy Scripture was equal to Christian authors of today, I think. The beauty od all this is there is a humble spirit being brought to the surface, and that is what binds us together. I do thank you for the suggestion. I do think you went a little overboard in my defence, which was not my intention at all. Please do add your concerns and thoughts that would encourage and build the forum up. Blessings. justme, Mike |
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320 | Help for discouraged parents? | Bible general Archive 4 | justme | 201449 | ||
Doc: I am nothing, and deserve only the crumbs the Master drops on the floor. I sincerely apologize for any harsh or rude remarks. I am accountable that I did not make my question clear and explain in clear detail my intentions. My english is that of a elementary student, and my thoughts must seem difficult to understand. I ask your forgiveness and will attempt to to do better. Blesings Doc: justme, Mike |
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