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3441 | what do dreams mean | 1 John 4:1 | BradK | 136434 | ||
lookN4luv, I'm guessing that you're referring to Isaiah 48:6 which says: "You have heard; look at all this. And you, will you not declare it? I proclaim to you new things from this time, Even hidden things which you have not known." The context seems to be dealing with Israel's obstinacy, so I'm not convinced this applies to dreams. We need to be careful of "proof-texting". The question I would ask is this: Is this passage specifically referring to dreams? Again, what does the entire scope of the Bible teach about dreams? I think this needs to be considered along with the context of the passage you quoted. How do you see that this fits with nae-nae's question on "what do dreams mean"? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3442 | what do dreams mean | 1 John 4:1 | BradK | 136460 | ||
JKW, I still believe you have to consider the context! You cannot simply ignore it, my friend. This is a Forum for studying the bible, so I take that she's looking for a biblical basis for her question. I think that's entirely reasonable and why I bothered to offer one to start with. Second, I dont "imagine" that a passage is God speaking to me or someone else. All scripture is certainly inspired by God, but it still must be understood within its' proper context! You can't just look at a verse and ask "what is it saying to me" or "how is God speaking to me through this" and come up with an application? These and "imagination" are not proper methods of interpretation, my friend. JKW, I'm not facing a stumbling block, trust me. My confusion is in not understanding where you're coming from though. Maybe you'd consider elaborating or updating your User profile so we could get to know you better:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3443 | what do dreams mean | 1 John 4:1 | BradK | 136481 | ||
Hi JKW, No, I'm not offended by your reply, so please don't take it that way. Many times people confuse being direct with taking offense! I was merely being direct with you and trying to clarify where you're coming from. It seems, based on the limited number of posts you've submitted , that we may be approaching our understanding and exegesis of scripture from vastly difference points of reference. I don't know. Without trying to be offensive (because I know that there are others who will disagree), I don't place significant value in something as highly subjective as dreams! My confidence rests upon the completed Word of God! A dream may or may not "be of God" and therefore I approach such with skepticism. Again, the NT scriptural basis for "dreams" is very limited, so I'm not sure upon WHAT solid foundation of scripture you would base YOUR experience. Possibly you could provide some framework so we could dialogue further:-) I'd be open to that. I would offer this final point that has been aptly stated before: Our faith is founded in fact, not subjective emotions, feelings, or experiences! I hope that helps you to better understand where I'm coming from. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3444 | Benny Hinnes Ministry! | 1 John 4:1 | BradK | 145719 | ||
Hi Grace, There is a major problem with both CREDIBILITY and (Financial) ACCOUNTABILITY in my opinion with Hinns' ministry. This is not said lightly either,as there is substantial documentation to back up concerns. (Christianity In Crisis would be an example) The recent NBC Dateline expose was right on the mark with their concerns and problems with his ministry. To paraphrase what Dr. Michael Horton has wisely observed, "We've lost our ability to think critically and to line up practices (such as Hinns') with what scripture teaches. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3445 | How can you tell if a prophet is true? | 1 John 4:1 | BradK | 226655 | ||
Hello kimeaux, There's simply no way to fully discern what you're relating from the details you've provided! It certainly sounds manipulative. The Word of God should be your source of guideance, not a man- or a supposed "prophet"! You should seek the counsel of and be directed by His Word, you don't need a so-called prophet to tell you these things! Notice Deuteronomy 18: Deut 18:20 'But the prophet who speaks a word presumptuously in My name which I have not commanded him to speak, or which he speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.' Deut 18:21 "You may say in your heart, 'How will we know the word which the LORD has not spoken?' Deut 18:22 "When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD, if the thing does not come about or come true, that is the thing which the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously; you shall not be afraid of him. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3446 | Is it mt 26:60-61 happening today? | 1 John 4:2 | BradK | 157142 | ||
Hello deep input, The Council at Nicea is based on fact! It is fact that of the 318 Bishops in attendance, 316 of them voted to declare Arianism a heresy! The major topic of dicsussion was (and still is) the Diety of the Lord Jesus Christ. Might I ask why you believe the council is a major heresy? What facts establish this as true? I believe if you seriously and honestly look at Church History and study it, you'll conclude otherwise. The weight of Church History , the Church fathers and the many, many scholars that have placed their faith in Christ is against your contention. 2000 years is alot to simply discard and call heresy and leaven! On the other hand, the Watchtower organization is built upon lies and deceit! I do not say this lightly either. From Charles Taze Russell, to Frederick Franz to the New World (Perversion), there is very little solid basis for the Watchtower to stand on. Since you come from the background you do, I'd highly recommend, "The Kingdom of the Cults" By the late Dr. Walter Martin and read the section on Jehovahs' Witness. Who's is telling the truth? Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life! No one comes to the Father, except through Him! The God of the Watchtower is not the God of the Bible. I gain nothing by telling you these things,and I say them in love. The error of the Watchtower in their false predictions alone should be enough to convince anyone that they are a false cult! Keep searching, my freind and ask the Lord to reveal Himself to you. He will:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3447 | Is it mt 26:60-61 happening today? | 1 John 4:2 | BradK | 157158 | ||
Hi deep input, So, is the Watchtower a panacea? Do they have the answers that "modern day christianity" lacks? I find that a huge stretch, to say the least. You are painting a picture of generalities. You should ask yourself if the Watchtower is any more moral than what you're condeming. They're not. It is more of the pot calling the kettle black, don't you think? We don't need more morality, we need more Jesus. It is Him and Him alone in Whom are all treasures of wisdom and knowledge! It is in Him that we are made righteous, not in man-made organizations, secular activities, or religious leaders. (1 Cor. 1:30) I do not agree with you. You are promoting nothing more than Arianism, my friend. Without trying to be snide, as my 9th Grade science teacher used to say, "tell me something I don't know already"! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3448 | Can a christian be under a curse? | 1 John 4:4 | BradK | 167363 | ||
Hi DAW, I think the overiding scriptural principle can be found in 1 John 4:4: "You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world." The verse you quoted is from Galatians 3:13 and deals with a spiritual curse (death). The heart of the matter is can a believer in whom Christ dwells by faith and lives in (Gal. 2:20) have another (spiritual) entity controlling him? I think not. (Rom. 8:9) Can you offer a specific instance that may help on this? BradK |
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3449 | dreams about snakes??? signs of devil??? | 1 John 4:4 | BradK | 222247 | ||
Hello rizz, 1 John 4:4 tells the believer, "You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world." (NASB) Are you a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ? In answer to your questions, it is doubtful that any of those are from God, or Him telling you He doesn't approve of your wrong doing! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3450 | looking for a quote about love | 1 John 4:8 | BradK | 171310 | ||
Hi skyline, As your request is not specific, I can only attempt... How about 1 John 4:8-10: "The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love. By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3451 | Is this love? | 1 John 4:16 | BradK | 175659 | ||
Hello grasshopper, Could you please clarify what you are saying? You seem to be making a statement at the same time that you are asking a question?! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3452 | what is trinty ? | 1 John 5:7 | BradK | 157257 | ||
Hi Luky, The Trinity, is that God is One, yet exists in three Persons, all co-equal but God. The word is not found in scripture, yet it is clearly taught. C.H. Spurgeon in his Puritan Catechism gave these 2 Q and A's: "Q. Are there more Gods than one? A. There is but one only, (Deuteronomy 6:4) the living and true God. (Jeremiah 10:10) Q. How many persons are there in the Godhead? A. There are three persons in the Godhead, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one God, the same in essence, equal in power and glory. (1 John 5:7); (Matthew 28:19) I hope this helps, BradK |
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3453 | God has given: What is eternal life? | 1 John 5:11 | BradK | 136088 | ||
pcdarcan, Jesus defines eternal life in John 17:3, "This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3454 | RECALLING | 1 John 5:13 | BradK | 155461 | ||
Hi Lutheran, I can't specifically answer that one for you, but I'm assuming you've trusted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.There should be a point in time that you can recall your acceptance of Christ- unless you were too young. Look at 1 John 5:10-13: " John 5:10 The one who believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself; the one who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given concerning His Son. 1 John 5:11 And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 1 John 5:12 He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life. 1 John 5:13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. I hope this helps, BradK |
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3455 | Crying out loud Lord rescue me | 1 John 5:13 | BradK | 200032 | ||
Hello veund stokes, Welcome to the Forum and thanks for sharing your struggles. I'll assume you're a believer who has placed their faith in the Lord. Here is an observation I'll offer. As Christians, it's not what we feel or don't feel that counts! Feelings are subjective and not a valid gauge of our walk. It is what the Truth of God's Word says that matters! (John. 17:17). Here are a few scriptures for you to meditiate on and pray about: 1. Faith- "for we walk by faith, not by sight...: (2 Cor. 5:7) 2. Wisdom- "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him." (James 1:5) 3. Anxiety- "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." (Phil. 4:6) 4. Forgiveness- "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace" (Eph 1:7) Lastly, realize that the Bible doesn't talk about "our breakthroughs". 1 Cor. 15:57 tells us, "but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Our victory and confidence is 'through our Lord Jesus Christ'! Our faith is founded upon fact, not feelings. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3456 | Crying out loud Lord rescue me | 1 John 5:13 | BradK | 200442 | ||
Hello blue.eyes, Rev. 17:17 in the ESV reads: " for God has put it into their hearts to carry out his purpose by being of one mind and handing over their royal power to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled." In looking at this passage, it's important to consider the context. In this light, The Commentary Critical notes, "the words of God—foretelling the rise and downfall of the beast;" This would seemingly be referring back to the beginning of the chapter. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3457 | Anything asked will be given | 1 John 5:14 | BradK | 202344 | ||
Hello ian, With Matt. 18:19 we need to have care that it is not taken as an absolute "success formula" for prayer. I don't know who Colin Urquart is, however, we again need to consider the whole counsel of scripture before arriving at an absolute. Good Health is neither a guarantee of scripture nor a necessary lack of faith. Note John 11:1-4 "Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was the Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. So the sisters sent word to Him, saying, "Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick." But when Jesus heard this, He said, "This sickness is not to end in death, but for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified by it." (NASB) C.H. Spurgeon in his Commentary on Matthew notes: "(18:19)- Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. Thus the Savior sets his seal upon assemblies of the faithful, even of the smallest kind, not only in their acts of discipline, but in their intercessions. Note how tenderly Jesus speaks of his followers: “If two of you.” Poor as you are, if two of you agree in prayer on earth, “my Father which is in heaven” will hearken to your pleading. Prayer should be matter for previous consideration, and persons about to join in prayer should “agree as touching anything that they shall ask.” Then they come together with an intelligent design, seeking a known blessing, and agreeing to combine their desires and their faith in reference to the one chosen object. Two believers united in holy desire and solemn prayer will have great power with God. Instead of despising the verdict of so small a gathering, we ought to respect it, since the Father does so. Note the power of combined prayer. There is no excuse for giving up prayer-meetings while there are two praying people in the place; for two can prevail with God. Of course, more is needed than a cold agreement that certain things are desirable; there must be importunity and faith." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3458 | praying in the 3rd dimension | 1 John 5:16 | BradK | 93070 | ||
hidta, There is no Biblical reference to or basis for "praying in the 3rd dimension." Paul admonishes us in Eph.6:18 to "With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit" Be careful of strange doctrines, and heed the warning of Eph. 4:14. Speaking The Truth in Love, BradK |
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3459 | What is the sin unto death? | 1 John 5:16 | BradK | 143162 | ||
Hi Jamesthomas, The sin unto death refers to 1 John 5:16, "If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask and God will for him give life to those who commit sin not leading to death. There is a sin leading to death; I do not say that he should make request for this." There are a number of views on this as to what this sin is. Scripture doesn't specifically say. I hope this helps, BradK |
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3460 | What is the sin unto death? | 1 John 5:16 | BradK | 143186 | ||
Romans5N1, Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, time did not permit a more detailed reply. I shall try now:-) There are at least 3 main interpretations of "a sin that leads to death": 1. A Specific, Deadly Sin- this view maintains that there are certain sins which, if commited, are unforgivable. The OT makes a distinction between inadvertant sins committed in ignorance and deliberate sins committed arrogantly (Lev. 4:2, 13, 22, 27, Num.15:27-31, Deut. 17:12); 2. Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit- which view is based on Jesus' testimony against the Pharisees, who are said to have commited such a sin (Matt. 12:32). This sin was a deliberate, open-eyed rejection of known truth. We could also look at 1 Sam. 2:25 and Hebrews 12:16-17 where it states that "Esau hardened his heart to the point that repentance was impossible; 3. Total Rejection of the Gospel- This view holds that the text is referring to total apostasy, the rejection of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and denial of the faith. The (obvious) question that arises is whether a true Christian can apostatize? It seems to be clear from Johns' epistle that this is not the case- however, this is within the realm of debate:-) In 3:9 he states that a believer cannot persist in sin because Gods' seed remains in him. and, it does not seem likely that he who cannot "continue in sin" (5:18) is able to commit a "sin that leads to death". All 3 views seem to offer something positive to the interpretation of 5:16. Likewise, each has its' own difficulties. I believe the third view makes the most sense in the context of 1 John and offers the least difficulties. You are correct with regards to the prayer aspect, as John's real concern is to encoutrage believers to pray for those whose sin "is not to death." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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