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321 | salvation | Bible general Archive 4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 198626 | ||
Greetings again Dr. Steeno! Sorry for the delay in responding. Long days on the job I have been so blessed to have! You said "Why would one have to ask for what they already have?" From scripture we clearly see there is a need to! For the Lord Himself said ""Pray, then, in this way..."(Matthew 9 NASB) ... "And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." (Matthew 9:12 NASB). And in Luke 11:4 (NASB) "And forgive us our sins, For we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us..." It must be noted, the Lords instruction is not instructing one to pray for salvation. This is instruction for a child of God "Our Father who is in heaven ... (Matthew 6:9). Again, from scripture (1 John 1:8, Romans 7:14-25, ) we know we still sin! In 1 John 1:9 if there is need to confess our sin there is need for forgiveness. Again, 1 John 2:1 (NASB) "...And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous". John 13:10 (NASB) "Jesus said to him, "He who has bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean..." Clearly, a Christian can and does still sin! If we have been born again, our salvation secured (Which I believe by the way), why then would we need to seek forgiveness when we continue to stumble and sin? As I understand it, we can stay right there in 1 John 1 to get a good idea of why? 1 John 1:5-7 (NASB) 1:5 This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. In Him there is no darkness! 1:6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; 1:7 but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. Note in verse 6 the claim to fellowship and what it is we do not practice (Truth) when we "yet walk in the darkness". Ah, "but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship" with Him! What fellowship has light with darkness? I hope this helps clear up anything I may have confused you on! Steve |
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322 | salvation | Bible general Archive 4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 198476 | ||
Greetings Dr. Steeno, And welcome to the Study Bible Forum... And to your question, Absolutely! I for one firmly believe it to be true! And you? Steve |
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323 | salvation | Bible general Archive 4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 198456 | ||
Greetings Brother, If God were insulted, it would be by the sin and I would think never by the repentant heart seeking to restore a right relationship with him and asking for forgiveness. I find no biblical support the Lords instructions on prayer found in Matthew 6:12 and Luke 11:4 are applicable only until His death and resurrection and/or limited to a period of time. It is interesting that if the Lord intended Matthew 6:12 to be limited in it's application that he would comment even further in verses 14 and 15 and that we would find this teaching elsewhere (Mark 11:25; Luke 6:37; Ephesians 4:32; Col. 3:13; Matthew 18:35; James 2:13). Steve |
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324 | salvation | Bible general Archive 4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 198439 | ||
Greetings Brother! The Lord Himself, in His instructions on prayer directed that one ask for forgiveness. Matthew 6:12 (NASB) And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Luke 11:4 (NASB) And forgive us our sins, For we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation. How can it be that it would be an insult to Him to then ask Him? Asking for forgiveness of sin is in fact confessing you have sinned is it not? Steve |
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325 | How? | Mark | humbledbyhisgrace | 198232 | ||
Yes Yes Yes Dear Sister! Excellent advise to this young one and all who read your post!!! I love it! Young and old alike need to be told this and seek to follow Him :-) Praise God He has placed His servant in the place you are to point the young ones to Him! Steve |
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326 | What happens when we die? | 2 Cor 5:8 | humbledbyhisgrace | 197633 | ||
Greetings KeKe! Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! The information below is taken from my notes. Unfortunately, I failed to note (in my notes) where I got this from so I can't point you to the original author. Sorry about that! Also, you may want to do a search for "soul sleep" on this site. It has been discussed before and you may find some good discussion to help you with this. "The Bible uses different language in different places to describe what happens to us when we die. Often it refers to death as 'sleep' (e.g. Psalms 13:3; John 11:11-14; Acts 13:36; 1 Corinthians 11:30; 15:6,18,20,51; Ephesians 5:14; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-15; 5:10) -- this is the regular way Kings and Chronicles refer to the deaths of kings. In all these cases, 'sleep' is simply a euphemism for 'death.' It is not to be taken literally, as if it indicated 'soul sleep.' "John 11:11-14 provides a good example of 'sleep' as 'death' rather than as 'soul sleep.' When the disciples misunderstood Jesus' reference to Lazarus' death as 'sleep,' he corrected them not by saying that Lazarus soul was asleep, but rather by stating that Lazarus was dead. "One of the more confusing passages in this regard is 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, where Paul speaks of the dead in Christ as being asleep, and as rising only when Christ returns. This may at first give the impression that they are rising from sleep when Christ returns, and that prior to that they are not with him. However, 'rise' (from the Greek anistemi) is not the normal word the Bible uses to describe those who cease to sleep -- 'awake' is. 'Rise' generally refers to the simple act of standing up, but it also refers frequently to the general resurrection when our bodies will rise from the grave (Mark 9:9; 9:10; 12:25; Luke 16:31; 24:46; John 20:9; Acts 10:41; 13:43; 17:3,31). In these cases, the point is not that our souls wake up or rise, but that our bodies do. This being the background of the language of 'rising' (anistemi) in the church, the Thessalonian church would have understood 'rise' (anistemi) in 1 Thessalonians 4:16 to refer to the bodily resurrection, not to awaking from soul sleep. "There is no explicit teaching in Scripture that outlines any doctrine of 'soul sleep,' but it is an inference drawn from the metaphor/euphemism of death as 'sleep.' The Bible does explicitly teach, however, that our souls are immediately present with the Lord upon our deaths. For example, Jesus told the thief on the cross that the thief would be with him that day in paradise (Luke 23:43). Further, Paul explicitly taught that to be absent from the body was to be present with the Lord -- he mentioned no third alternative such as soul sleep (2 Corinthians 5:6-9). Moreover, we have actual examples of people who died but did not experience soul sleep: Moses and Elijah (Matthew 17:3; Mark 9:4; Luke 9:30-31); perhaps Samuel (1 Samuel 28:3-20); and of course Jesus himself (e.g. Luke 23:43). Some would add the debatable example of Abraham, Lazarus and the rich man in the parable of Luke 16:19-31. "When we die, it is fair to speak of us 'sleeping' insofar as we are no longer walking the earth, and insofar as our bodies are not active. In our sleep of death, however, we are conscious and active in the presence of Christ." --Ra McLaughlin Other thoughts: Rev. 6:9-11 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: [10] And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? [11] And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. John 8:56 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad. God bless, Steve |
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327 | Predestination | Eccl 6:10 | humbledbyhisgrace | 197605 | ||
Understand! Just keep in mind (as we all should), the common ground we seek should be His truth! Not ours but His!!! I do understand your point. Unfortunately, some are unable to discuss even His word without pride getting in the way. It is a SAD thing! You would think we would all be sitting around amazed at what is before us, awed at His wisdom and glory and humbled to find even the valley is too high for us! God bless, Steve |
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328 | Predestination | Eccl 6:10 | humbledbyhisgrace | 197553 | ||
DFP, Mamre is correct in that we must accept all of scripture. All of scripture is from God and although we may find some hard to understand and in some cases hard to accept, we are never given the option of picking and choosing. It is far better for us to stand before Him humbled and asking Him for wisdom. (James 1:5) God bless, Steve |
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329 | Predestination | Eccl 6:10 | humbledbyhisgrace | 197552 | ||
Mamre, Perhaps then you could love her enough to expound on the passages she has offered as her understanding of the subject! After all, it is included in the "WHOLE counsel of God" :-) Steve |
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330 | Predestination | Eccl 6:10 | humbledbyhisgrace | 197534 | ||
:-( Also from the heart! Steve |
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331 | Predestination | Eccl 6:10 | humbledbyhisgrace | 197523 | ||
Greetings Val! Unfortunately, this topic is one that for some unknown reason to me is not easily discussed by most without pride getting in the way. Unfortunately, the passage you offer neither proves or disproves either view on the subject. But your statement leading off the post does reflect what I'm saying about pride. At least it comes accross that way! :-( I only draw your attention to this to encourage you not to allow yourself to fall victim like so many have in the past. I've watched you post to the forum for some time now and it seems obvious to me you love the word and most of all the Lord God and you enjoy sharing and discussing His word with others. Always keep in mind dear sister it is His word and no man or woman ever has a position to lord over it! When others do, leave them to it and pray they come to understand how precious it is! For God Himself said "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." (Isaiah 55:11) May His word convict our hearts and humble us before Him a people desperate for His salvation, understanding and wisdom and may our hearts remain humbled before Him and may our words, actions and thoughts be honoring to Him! From the heart, Steve |
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332 | 10 people from the NT | 2 Cor 5:21 | humbledbyhisgrace | 197498 | ||
Greetings ddethdan! Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! It would be so much better for you if you would study to find the answers to your homework (2 Timothy 2:15)! Honor God and study His word! Steve |
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333 | Please name me 10 Bible authors? | 2 Cor 5:21 | humbledbyhisgrace | 197496 | ||
Greetings ddethdan! Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! It would be so much better for you if you would study to find the answers to your homework (2 Timothy 2:15)! Honor God and study His word! Steve |
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334 | where is "HOLY GHOST/SPIRIT in old test | Gen 1:2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 197163 | ||
Greetings Julie, Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! Would you please provide scripture reference to this teaching? " When any 'angel' comes into a story in the bible, this is really just a beautiful way to say they heard the Holy Spirit speak to them, for an angel is 'a messenger'- one who sends messages from God. Who do you think 'sends messages from God' if it is NOT the HOLY SPIRIT, Himself? And what is a message of God but the truth?" Thanks! Steve |
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335 | 1st recordings of HOLY SPIRIT-HOLY GHOST | Gen 1:2 | humbledbyhisgrace | 197140 | ||
Greetings baldeagle! Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! That would be in Genesis 1:2 God bless, Steve |
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336 | Would Jesus follow this scripture? | Bible general Archive 4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 197131 | ||
ssongssu, This is God's law, how could it be possible that your way "Wouldn't it be more christian to find out what were the motives of the murderer and try to fix his problems?" be more Christian as you say then God's way? Perhaps you misunderstand what the passage is saying? God created man in His image! He is stating here the value He places on His creation so to speak. To expound a bit more, He is saying man is not to kill man because he was created by God and in God's image and therefore mans life was of great value. So if man takes the life of another, by man his life shall be taken as well. It was meant to be a punishment for mankind destroying that which God had created in His image. For who is man that he has any right to even touch that which is God's unless God Himself grants him that right? I hope this helps! But I must also say this, regardless if you cannot understand His word and/or find it hard to accept as is, you must keep in mind that it is His word and regardless if you agree or not, His way is perfect, pure and holy! He alone is the creator and He alone sets the standards of Holiness and righteousness! Your way and mine could never measure up to His! May He bless you, Steve |
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337 | mathew 10:11 | Matt 10:14 | humbledbyhisgrace | 197083 | ||
Thank you for your words of encouragement Doc! Steve |
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338 | mathew 10:11 | Matt 10:14 | humbledbyhisgrace | 197076 | ||
Dear Sister Cheri, My objective was not to "shoot" your answer down as you say but rather to discuss His word and seek His truth for the benefit of you, me, anyone else reading along and most of all to His glory! If I have come across as anything else I apologize! Also, sorry if I have not been able to answer the original question to your satisfaction. For me it seems clear in the text itself hence my first response to the original question. What more could I say to explain it then what is actually written in scripture? Anyway, as most of us so feebly try to expound on scripture and end up mudding the waters I guess that is what I have done for you. Again, not my intent! However, I have answered the original question and to you have attempted to point out the answer in the actual text (in context) of the passage. If you are unable to see that you have brought in the law and set mankind's obedience to that law as the standard of a house worthy of Christ then I don't know what else to say. I am not the one to help you see it but I tried :-) God bless, Steve |
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339 | mathew 10:11 | Matt 10:14 | humbledbyhisgrace | 197067 | ||
Cheri, I’ve considered your thoughts on this but I would still disagree. I understood what you said. Again, I say the context speaks for itself. Regardless of what term you use, being worthy has nothing to do with one following the law. Isn't introducing the fact someone is worthy because they observe the law contradictory to the very message they were sent to preach? Take a look at verse 11. They were to exetazo (examine, seek out, inquire thoroughly) who was worthy. Are we to believe that Christ would send them with the message he sent them with to examine, seek out, inquire thoroughly who follows the Torah? This in and of itself would seem to me to contradict the very message they were sent to preach. For the “Kingdome of Heaven” was at hand! Were they sent out by the power of Moses to bring this message to the lost sheep of the house of Israel? Was it by the power of the law that they would “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons”? If the apostles were to take back their blessing of peace and shake off the dust of their feet when they were not received AND their message was not heeded then it seems this also would be the standard of measure used to determine which house was worthy for them to stay. Steve |
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340 | mathew 10:11 | Matt 10:14 | humbledbyhisgrace | 197034 | ||
Greetings Cheri! I don't know what else to say??? The immediate context seems to speak for itself. What I don't see in the passage is anything at all about the "Torah-observant person or household". Matthew 10:11-15 (NASB) 10:11 "And whatever CITY or village you enter, inquire who is WORTHY in it, and stay at his HOUSE until you leave that CITY. 10:12 "As you enter THE HOUSE, give it your greeting. 10:13 "If THE HOUSE is WORTHY, give it your blessing of peace. But if it is NOT WORTHY, take back your blessing of peace. 10:14 "Whoever does not RECEIVE you, NOR HEED YOUR WORDS, as you go out of THAT HOUSE or THAT CITY, shake the dust off your feet. 10:15 "Truly I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that CITY. Emphasis added to the above passage is mine Steve |
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