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381 | IS LAZARUS AND THE RICH MAN A PARABLE | Luke 16:19 | jlhetrick | 156683 | ||
If this story is a parable it is a very unique one in that it gives identity to two main characters. Lazarus and Abraham. In known parables Jesus does not give this type of identity to the characters involved (as far as I remember anyway). Based on the fact that Jesus named Lazarus by named and made reference specific to Abraham, I tend to believe that perhapse Jesus was making mention of a real event. What do others think. Jeff |
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382 | forgiven without repenting? | Eph 4:32 | jlhetrick | 156624 | ||
Hi Mike, I agree with Lionheart and Doc. The willingness to forgive a brother is a result of the condition of your own heart and should not depend on the willingness or actions of your brother. As Doc pointed out: “God Himself, and the Lord Jesus Christ, set the example of extending forgiveness to us before we ever get around to being repentant.†This statement represents the awesomeness of God’s grace, that He was willing to extend forgiveness to us even while we were still sinners. In fact, it is because of this that we are able and do repent. When faced with this fullness of grace and love we are compelled to respond in some way. Regardless of how we respond, by repenting or continuing in our sin, it has no effect on God’s character. It doesn’t lessen or minimize His grace nor His love. Sometimes we may hesitate to extend forgiveness because we fear the other will not repent or even accept our forgiveness. Pride is one reason we might deal with it in this way. But if God waited on us to repent before offering forgiveness, this gift of grace would a) depend on us and not God, and b) possibly never happen in the first place. So with grace and love offer forgiveness to your brother and in that same grace and love, be patient with him as he decides how to respond. Jeff |
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383 | do angels really play harps | Ps 150:3 | jlhetrick | 156551 | ||
Hi dahawg, Just to follow up on BradK's answer. We do not have a time (that I am aware of) where angels are said to play harps, but what is interesting here is that there is indication that the playing of a harp effects angels. Fallen angels that is. 1 Sam 16:23 Whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would take his harp and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him. NIV It is also interesting to note that there is no place in the bible (again that I am aware of) where angels are said to sing. I have heard some actually say that angels do not and even can not sing. However, I have not found in the bible where it is said that they do not or can not. Still, we think of angels as singing for some reason. "oh! she sounds so beautiful, like an angel when she sings!" But, again, there is no scripture showing angels singing. Interesting, Jeff |
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384 | biblical ex. of how to rebuke a brother | Matt 18:15 | jlhetrick | 156490 | ||
Hi now, Matt 18:15-17 "If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses .' 17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, treat him as you would a pagan or a tax collector. NIV Hope this helps, Jeff |
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385 | Faith Knowledge and Baptism | Rom 10:17 | jlhetrick | 156434 | ||
Hello Natoochton, No need to appologize for asking a sincere question. This is actually a very good question that many of us do or have had. You will get a lot of good feedback from a lot of knowlegeable people on the forum I am sure; so let me just get it started for you. To make a simple statement, knowledge and faith are not the same thing. There is definately a distinction between the two. But they do have a dependency on each other. knowledge results in faith. Look at what the bible has to say about it. Rom 10:17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. NIV so the knowledge comes first and results in faith. The above verse taken in context with wider teaching of the bible helps to illustrate how our faith actually comes from God Himself. Check this out. Heb 11:1 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. KJV Notice here that faith involves hope. But the hope results from substance, that is evidence of what we are hoping for. We are told in the above verse, Romans 10:17 that this substance, this evidence, this "knowledge" comes from God. That is, what He reveals to us through His word, resulting in our faith. You mention Eph 2:8 (good) let's look at it quickly. Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: KJV Notice the comment "and that not of yourselves". Now the question is, what is Paul referring to? The before mentioned "grace" or "saved through faith". It appears to me that grace is not what is referred to but rather the saved through faith. See the verse before clearly shows that the grace is from God. But the "saved through faith" is being qualified as having come from God as well. In other words, the faith to believe what you have been given knowledge of is not faith you have mustered up yourself (through works), but rather something God has given you. Look at this: Rom 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. NIV Notice the "measure of faith God has given you." One more scripture reference and then I'll handoff to someone else and learn with you from them. Matt 16:16-17 Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 17 Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. NIV Peter had faith in who Jesus was. He had it because he had knowledge, that is, something was revealed to him. What was revealed was revealed from God Himself. So, Peter had knowledge and a resulting measure of faith which was all revealed to him, or given to him by God. Hope this helps. Jeff |
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386 | do babies go to heaven or hell? | Ps 51:5 | jlhetrick | 156159 | ||
Hi gamewiz, This is a long debated question and the bible doesn't state in specific terms "yes" or "no". There is an old debate over an argument referred to as "age of accountability". I will not go into it here as a search of the topic will produce much prior discussion. babies do have Adam's sin imputed to them. That is why it is possible for them to die. Physical death is the penalty for Adam's sin and results in every person being born with a sin nature and thus referred to as "sinners". See Gen. 3:19. but going to Hell is a result of individual sin, that is sin that you are personally responsible for. God does not condemn one to Hell because his/her father sinned (though your father's sin my have lasting consequences in this life that directly effect you and even your children). Exo 20:5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; If I die and go to hell, it is because of my own personal sin, not the sin of my father or his father or his father....... or his father Adam. Eze 18:20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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387 | inherit the sin of Adam | Ps 51:5 | jlhetrick | 156105 | ||
Hi cynzast, No, all men are not "born to go to Hell because they inherit the sin of Adam. Doc is right that the sin of Adam is imputed to each of us at conception. But this sin is not what condemns us to Hell. The sin of Adam resulted in the curse of the "first death" that is, the corruption of the physical body making men mortal. See Gen. 3:19. Now continue with Romans 5:12-14. Between Adam and Moses there was no law given, "yet death reigned". The "imputed sin" of Adam passes on to all men the mortality and corruption of the body resulting in our "sin nature". One's condemnation to Hell is a result of individual sin for which you and me are responsible and accountable. It is these personal sins that we are able to confess, repent, and receive forgiveness for. And by doing we are freed from the second death, that is, eternal separation for God. The curse of Adam's sin remains upon even the saved, that is, "it is appointed unto men once to die" Heb. 9:27. so, men are not born to go to Hell. Rather, men are born to have a relationship with God and every man is given the opportunity to have that relationship. Do you have it? Jeff |
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388 | where the devil lives | Job 1:7 | jlhetrick | 155982 | ||
Hi dahawg, Job 1:7 And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. KJV Jeff |
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389 | why would the lord use me to speak into | Num 22:28 | jlhetrick | 155848 | ||
Hello babydoll, Searcher appears to be making a very important point. Your friend asked "why would God use you?" This is a lagitimate question and there may very well be a lagitimate answer. Unless this question is answered your friend may not even hear you. The other important thing that I believe Searcher seems to be wanting you to make clear to yourself is, is it really the Lord you are hearing from. All sorts of factors may effect your perception regarding another and a particular issue and, even where you might be right on something and feel strongly about it, it doesn't necessarily mean that it is your place or that you are called to intervene. I believe that Searcher may have been wanting you to think through this. If your "word" involves a change of course in the church or a particular ministry why would God call you instead of the pastor who has been called to shepherd the church? Lagitimate question. If you are referring to a rebuke, the bible clearly sets a standard for how this should be carried out. See Matthew 18: 16-17. Always obey the Lord, and always know that it is the Lord who guides you. Jeff |
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390 | Freedom | 1 Cor 6:12 | jlhetrick | 155581 | ||
Freedom is in fact the "ability to do as we please", otherwise it would not be freedom. Heeding Gods call on our lives and acting in a Godly manner is a choice that we make and then live out through His help and power. 1Co 6:12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. Another good question to ask is: What happens to freedom when it is practiced without acknowledging God and without responsibility? A great answer is a good look at today's united states in light of it's origin and history. We (the USA) have evolved from a people who's laws establish and protect freedom to a people who's notion of freedom, that is, the irresponsible declaration and practice of freedom establishes and sustains the law. Freedom comes from and by God. It is only through Him that we have any freedoms at all. Joh 19:10 Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? Joh 19:11 Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above:..." So when we take God out of the equation (so to speak) what is left is not freedom; it is rebellion and anarchy. Jeff |
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391 | Persicution | Bible general Archive 2 | jlhetrick | 155275 | ||
Hell Obi, I was one of those that became "aggressive" toward you and for that I fall short and sincerely apologize and ask your forgiveness. While it is my passion for my own beliefs that give way to this, that is no excuse for responding in any way other than with love, patience, and compassion. But that does not mean that I should not and am not absolutely appropriate in presenting "argument" to support my position and or/ discredit what I believe to be inaccurate and/or false teaching. So, let me say, the referred to posts are available for all to see. I believe that any who study them will find several things to be fact. 1. Many of us answered your questions and did so very directly, accurately, truthfully and provided scripture for support. Interestingly, the answers were all consistent which should at least make you stop and consider your position. 2. No respondents twisted your words, however and once again, a study of your repetitive monotonies makes it quite evident that you were intentionally trying to either a). ask a trick question to take and twist a respondents answer to mean what he/she did not say, b). manipulate and/or twist what is clearly printed and expressed in the Holy Scriptures to say something it is not saying, c). assume or declare that scripture gives name and title to "the one true denomination of Christianity" although that denomination did not exist for centuries after the fact. So, please, do not blame others for what in fact your were (and apparently continue to be) doing. And as far as being aggressive and suggestively inappropriate in response, your (being obviously much younger in years to the average poster) referring to the rest of us as "children" was not only inappropriat but also disrespectful. I forgive you. Also, using computer recognized YELLING to refer to the rest of us as the BLIND LEADING the BLIND is once again rude, inappropriate, and downright disrespectful. I forgive you; and no, I am not being sarcastic, I really do forgive you. Finally, Obi, I point out your contradiction here; that you base an entire argument on a single verse in the bible and then preach, that the bible is "incomplete and distored and changed to suit(e) the DOCTRINES of men!" Argument: If this is true of the bible, then you should absolutely refuse to base any belief at all on any part of it. for in as much as it is imperfect or inaccurate, how can you or I determine which part is safe to believe? This point then appears to be your unveiling. It is because that you have no faith in the bible as God's word that you use it to ask questions that are both misleading and intentionally divisive. Furthermore, you have no faith in it and so can receive no answer from it. Isa 55:11 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. You see, Obi. The bible if it ever was the word of God, continues to be the word of God. He, the same God that inspired it's words be written down, has not dropped the ball during the ongoing translation process. Your right in assuming that man has not the power or authority to maintain it's purity; therefore we know that it is God Himself who does so. With Love, Jeff |
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392 | Persicution | Bible general Archive 2 | jlhetrick | 155276 | ||
Hell Obi, I was one of those that became "aggressive" toward you and for that I fall short and sincerely apologize and ask your forgiveness. While it is my passion for my own beliefs that give way to this, that is no excuse for responding in any way other than with love, patience, and compassion. But that does not mean that I should not and am not absolutely appropriate in presenting "argument" to support my position and or/ discredit what I believe to be inaccurate and/or false teaching. So, let me say, the referred to posts are available for all to see. I believe that any who study them will find several things to be fact. 1. Many of us answered your questions and did so very directly, accurately, truthfully and provided scripture for support. Interestingly, the answers were all consistent which should at least make you stop and consider your position. 2. No respondents twisted your words, however and once again, a study of your repetitive monotonies makes it quite evident that you were intentionally trying to either a). ask a trick question to take and twist a respondents answer to mean what he/she did not say, b). manipulate and/or twist what is clearly printed and expressed in the Holy Scriptures to say something it is not saying, c). assume or declare that scripture gives name and title to "the one true denomination of Christianity" although that denomination did not exist for centuries after the fact. So, please, do not blame others for what in fact your were (and apparently continue to be) doing. And as far as being aggressive and suggestively inappropriate in response, your (being obviously much younger in years to the average poster) referring to the rest of us as "children" was not only inappropriat but also disrespectful. I forgive you. Also, using computer recognized YELLING to refer to the rest of us as the BLIND LEADING the BLIND is once again rude, inappropriate, and downright disrespectful. I forgive you; and no, I am not being sarcastic, I really do forgive you. Finally, Obi, I point out your contradiction here; that you base an entire argument on a single verse in the bible and then preach, that the bible is "incomplete and distored and changed to suit(e) the DOCTRINES of men!" Argument: If this is true of the bible, then you should absolutely refuse to base any belief at all on any part of it. for in as much as it is imperfect or inaccurate, how can you or I determine which part is safe to believe? This point then appears to be your unveiling. It is because that you have no faith in the bible as God's word that you use it to ask questions that are both misleading and intentionally divisive. Furthermore, you have no faith in it and so can receive no answer from it. Isa 55:11 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. You see, Obi. The bible if it ever was the word of God, continues to be the word of God. He, the same God that inspired it's words be written down, has not dropped the ball during the ongoing translation process. Your right in assuming that man has not the power or authority to maintain it's purity; therefore we know that it is God Himself who does so. With Love, Jeff |
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393 | REVELATION ! | Matt 16:15 | jlhetrick | 155155 | ||
Obi, How interesting that you persist with hyperverbal manic babble and can't find time to resond to those who have redirected you, and given you the truth. When someone is confused, as you are, and longing for the answer to a question, as you are, eternally hopeless to find it on their own, as you are, the next best thing is to listen to those who are far more experienced and knowledgeable in the area of that which you seek. knowing this. As long as you continue to poor sand into your gas tank, your boat motor will never start and thus, you will continue to drift farther and farther away. Soon there will be no one near to listen to your desperate cries for answers and therefore able to give them to you. It has been said that the definition of insanity is repeating the same disfuntional behavior over and over again and expecting different results. It has been said of a babbler Prov 10:10 a chattering fool comes to ruin. NIV One is not totally lost until he dies not knowing and having accepted Jesus Christ as Lord. But Obi, Jesus said: John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice , and I know them, and they follow me: KJV Please, listen for His voice and if you are able to here it, follow Him. Praying for you, Jeff |
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394 | Are names of God important? | Bible general Archive 2 | jlhetrick | 155117 | ||
Short answer, everything in the bible is important. The names are there for a reason, to express His great majesty, as descriptives of who He is. Names in bible times were much more important or significant than most of the world considers them today. A name had a meaning and was given for a purpose. Names were so important in identifying who a person was and what he/she represented, that even as an adult one's name might be changed in order to reflect one's standing in society and before God. In establishing the covenant with Abram Gen. 17:5, God changed Abram's name to Abraham to reflect who he (Abraham) had become through the promise, "a father of many nations". Though these "many nations" would never be seen or realized by Abraham, none-the-less, it was and is who he was, Abraham. One more example: John 1:42 And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas" (which, when translated, is Peter). NIV Peter Peter a rock or stone (from Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary) Later in Matt 16:15-18 Matt 16:15-18 But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" 16 Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 17 Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. NIV Jesus renamed Simon, Peter. He did this apparently in anticipation of Simon, now called Peter, one day "in the future" believing in Jesus as the Christ as it was revealed to him by God the Father. So, Peter is not "the rock" but rather, believing (which can only be given through God the Father) in Jesus as the Christ is the "rock' on which Jesus continues to build His church. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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395 | I'm doing the best I can. | John 13:34 | jlhetrick | 155097 | ||
Hello IN2JESUS, I am too. In to Jesus that is: like your screen name. Hey, looks like you have a struggle here, sorry 'bout that. But don't be so hard on yourself. I want to try and help you. Let me start with a question, just for you to think about before anything else. Is there any jealously involved on your part here? If so repent of it and ask forgiveness and then see what happens in these relationships. OK, first of all, it is not wrong or sinful to disagree with someone else. You might not even like them but I think I read in your words that it is not really them, but their behavior that you do not like. Good, if their behavior is wrong, you shouldn't like it and you shouldn't go along with it, and you shouldn't partake in it. After that though, you have a responsibiity to love them in spite of their shortcomings: John 13:34 A new command I give you: Love one another . As I have loved you, so you must love one another NIV But what if they are not a christian? Jesus also said: Matt 5:44 4 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you..." NIV Notice Jesus did not say "agree with" or "go along with". No, Love them He said. Finally Jesus' command to love others implies that there will be action on your part that is observable by others. So love is something we demonstrate not just say to ourselves that we are doing, it will be obvious to others. John 13:35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. NIV Hope this helps, Jeff |
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396 | where should i start reading bible | Rom 1:16 | jlhetrick | 155090 | ||
I recommend Mark because Mark was recommended to me by bro. Billy Graham. His rational if I remember right was: that the book of Mark is a fast moving account of much of the work of Christ that demonstrates His diety, power and glory. It is also the shortest of the gospels and once completed it might give you a sense of accomplishment and encourage you to continue. I would include a daily reading from the books of Proverbs and Psalms as well. These books, among other things, impart both inspiration and wisdom. After this you might continue reading daily from both the Old and the New Testaments. Start at the beginning, read the story of creation and watch the plan of salvation unfold on the pages of both testaments. You will likely get very different advise from others. I'm not sure there is necessarily a wrong way and a particularly right way. I would make the argument though that starting with one of the Gospels should be a priority in that it is in them that the fullness of the Glory of Christ is revealed. Hope this helps, God bless your journey. PS, are you saved? |
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397 | can we pray for more of God's power | Rom 1:16 | jlhetrick | 155087 | ||
Hello Iesbillys, I can hopefully shed some light on this but look forward to the feedback from others. To begin with I do not believe the scriptures teach that the power of God is something given to or lent to men. In other words. I don't think we are to ask "for" God's power that might be used at "our" discretion. How much would "more" of God's power be? Imagine if you will the awesomeness of His power. Might not the smallest measure be far beyond the capacity for any man to contain within his humanity? The "presence" on the other hand is something more comprehendable. If you are a Christian, saved by His grace by the justification through Christ, then you have His presence. I do not find scripture that teaches we might gain more of His presence (though some denominations do teach that you can). What we might have at times is an "empowering" which may be where you are coming from. The bible teaches that the Spirit of God (who is with all believers from the day of Pentacost on (see Acts 2:1) will at times "empower us for service (See Mark 13:11) Mark 13:11 Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. NIV To get a good understanding of the "power of God" and how it is at no man's discretion, read Acts 8:14-20 Notice that this "power" that Simon observes and attempts to purchase, is in fact the Holy Spirit. Notice also that Peter and John had not the "power" to give but "prayed" that those believers in Samaria would receive, not power, but the Holy Spirit. There is a great deal in scripture involving the power of God but the most tangible experience of this power, I believe, is the hearing, believing, and receiving the truth of the gospel which saves you. Again, if you are a christian, you have all of the Holy Spirit there is to have. The power of God is present in the Holy Spirit who will demonstrate it through your service to Him, most noteably in the preaching and teaching of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Rom 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the POWER OF GOD for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. NIV (emphasis mine). Hope this helps, Jeff |
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398 | what is wisdom- what is knowledge | 1 Cor 12:8 | jlhetrick | 155077 | ||
Hello Annet, Knowlege is information; wisdom is knowing what to do with the information. |
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399 | I am confussed on what to believe. | Bible general Archive 2 | jlhetrick | 155073 | ||
Hi Confussled, Your screen name demonstrates a sense of humor, that's great. Anyway, I started not to respond because I think Kalos (and through the help of CRI) summed it up for the most part; but I did want to offer some words that I hope will be encouraging. Dogma, in it's most extreme form, refers to something that is settled, or at least is a settled opinion (webster's 1829) Doctrine is what follows in the way of teaching. I bore you with definitions to make a point (I hope). Don't be sidetracked into placing your Hope in another man's "settled opinion" except that man be Jesus Christ. Humbeledbygrace gave a good explanation in post #155011. Humbled's focus was on "denominations" which is relevant. After all, denominations are started and maintained by their doctrine. The challenge is not to decide on a particular label to which you place your loyalty. Too many christians today prioritize their loyalty to their denomination first. If one becomes unbendenly loyal to his/her denomination (as many are in my humble opinion) they may in-turn learn to look to it rather than to the word of God and the Spirit who is able to reveal all truth. John 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: KJV The task at hand is to trust in Him. Go to His word and let Him produce in you your own settled opion on each matter. This is not easily done. It is sufficiently hard work. But one's eternity may rest on it. Through this, if in fact it is a lie that you believe, the Spirit of God will correct you with the truth at which time you shall be truly comforted (though as Doc pointed out there may be significant discomfort through the process). And if it is the truth that you believe, when the lie is spoken you will recognize it for what it is and no discomfort will come to you save for your sorrow for the liar. I was reminded by one who is much newer to christianity than I am of the importance of putting all else aside from time to time in order to focus soley on the word of God. There is the one and only sure place that truth can be found. If you watch the posts on this forum closely, you will see that there are more than a few who regularly (if not habitually) quote the words of men far more often than they do the bible. One last thing. know that you are right in questioning even your church pastor when he teaches what disturbs your spirit. Do it with love and responsibility and only directly after having searched the scriptures. As Doc suggested; that discomfort may be the truth trying to push the old lie out of the way. But it may also be the truth resisting the temptation of the lie. Hope this is helpful, Jeff |
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400 | AUTHORITY, ORGINISATION | Matt 16:15 | jlhetrick | 155047 | ||
Obi, humbledbygrace has sufficiently revealed your ploys and tactics so I don't feel the need to further expose you. I would like, however, to take one comment you made in your post that humbled didn't touch on and try and reveal the most important truth of all regarding your position and condition. You wrote: "I believe in JESUS CHRIST and I AM NOT SAVED" You say you believe, great; and then you boldly confess that you are not saved. Let us let the scriptures, the Truth, reveal who you are then and what you stand for. James 2:19 You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that — and shudder. (NIV) Now I am not saying that you are a demon, not at all. But your eternal condition is the same, yet you do not shudder. This is arrogance. So before you can know the truth you must discard the arrogance and humble yourself. As you mature, you will find just how beneficial humility can be, especially as you leave the world of the class room and enter into adult life and all of the responsibilities that will follow. So I want to give you some truth, not from me but, from the scriptures; from God Himself. Rom 10:9-10 "...if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. (NIV) You see, one can believe "in" Jesus as you claim, but only when you make Him your Lord will you be saved. Don't take my word for it. Read the verses from the bible, meditate on it, and receive it from God. After all, it is only God himself who can reveal this truth to you. He himself has said so very plainly. If you don't believe me refer to Matt. 16:15-20 This portion of scripture talks plainly about this truth. "on this rock" our Lord says. On believing in who I am, Jesus said, which can only be revealed to you in truth by my Father in Heaven He teaches so wonderfully and eloquently. Obi, read this, understand it, believe it, and confess it and you too will be given the keys of the kingdom of Heaven which are in Jesus Christ the man, Jesus Christ our Lord, and never ever, the denomination of the Church of Jesus Christ. God Bless you Obi, and may you find the truth though you stray far from it. Sincerely, Jeff |
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