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41 | Jesus not God in the flesh | Rom 3:4 | mbooker | 56429 | ||
I have a question concerning the following: 'Jesus was only a perfect man, not God in flesh, Reasoning from the Scriptures, 1985, pp. 306.' John 1:1-2 says: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. So, given that, The Word equals God. In verse 14, 'And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.' So if the Word equals God (the Word was God) and the Word (God) was made flesh. And if John 1 is speaking of Jesus, how is He NOT God (the Word) in the flesh (the Word was made flesh)? |
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42 | question | Rom 3:4 | mbooker | 56436 | ||
'At one point, The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society taught that God ruled the universe from somewhere in the Pleiades star system. They have since modified this to say that the "Pleiades can no longer be considered the center of the universe and it would be unwise for us to try to fix God's throne as being at a particular spot in the universe." Such changes and even contradictions in teaching (contradictions.htm) are frequent in the Watchtower organization and when a doctrine changes, they tell their followers that the light of truth is getting brighter.' I have had a JW (btw, when they first came by, I told them I was Jehovah's witness too! Acts 1:8) come by my home and have said that any group that teaches anything that does not correctly line up with the Bible is a false religion. She was trying to convince me that the church I attend is a false religion. She even asked me to go and ask the leaders of my church what they believe. I told her that my pastor once said that the Scriptures were the by-laws for our church. She still was not convinced and sweetly insisted that I go and ask. After the lady told me this (incorrect teaching equals false religion), I thought about it then the Holy Spirit brought to me I John 4:1-2: 'Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God'. Well, I do know that my pastor teaches that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, so I said 'well, that spirit is of God'. I do understand that there are incorrect teachings due to lack of knowledge but to say a group/non JW is a false religion because of that incorrect teaching does not settle with my spirit. And then, I was watching a bible teaching on TV and the minister read where Jesus said you err because you do not know the scriptures (Matt 22:29). Given the JW's statement, I John 4:1-2 and Matt 22:29, it was settled in my spirit that if I try the spirit whether it be of GOD and find that it is of God, I must also remember that we can 'err, knowing not the scriptures', but that does not mean we are a false religion. Now... having said all that! IF, and I stress IF, JW's believe that incorrect teaching equal false religion, then by their own definition aren't they are a false religion if they have to change their teachings/doctrine? And I assume they are changing their teachings/doctrine when they find out what they were teaching is incorrect. And by the same token, why is it when JWs change their incorrect teachings/doctrine it's called 'the light of truth is getting brighter' but when a non JW happens to still be in a not so brigher light of truth (incorrect teaching) it's called 'false religion'? Hope my post isn't too confusing... I know I can ramble. I posted because these questions that came to my mind and this post is NOT intended to spark a heated debate. It's only intended to get a few of my questions answered. Abba Father bless You His Children His Grace and Mercy To Us All... :) |
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43 | Reward? | Rom 6:4 | mbooker | 56703 | ||
May I ask a question... (I guess I may since I'm asking :) ) 'What commandments do we need to obey? Just those which seem right or all of them? Does not a person obtain his reward by obeying ALL His commandments; baptism included?' When you say 'obtain his reward', is that reward salvation? When I say salavation, I mean being born again (born from above). Thanks |
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44 | Build Upon Christ | 1 Cor 3:12 | mbooker | 72639 | ||
I was reading 1 Corinthians 3 this morning and wondered how do you build upon Christ ie the foundation? | ||||||
45 | Hi JesusFreak | 1 Cor 14:34 | mbooker | 58555 | ||
Good Morning JesusFreak I wanted to let you know that I appreciate you posting this. I also appreciate you pointing out the "as also saith the law" in this verse. I have read this before and this is the first time I took notice of the reference to the law! :) Also wanted to let you know that I will be walking thru these scriptures myself and asking the Holy Spirit to led me that I may have a clearer understanding. I am wondering… In v 23, Paul talks about the whole church coming together and speaking with tongues. Then he says that if the unlearned or unbeliever come in, they would think the church mad. Then he talks about all prophesying and the unlearned or unbeliever being convinced of all (v24) and worshipping God (v25). Then down in v28, he says if there is no interpreter, let him that speak in a tongue keep silent in the church. Then he tells them they may prophesy one by one, that all may learn ad be exhorted (v31). Then he lets us know that the spirit of the prophet are subject to the prophet ("For the spirits of the prophets (the speakers in tongues) are under the speaker's control [and subject to being silenced as may be necessary]’ v 32 Amp) Then... :) he tells us that God is not the author of confusion. Then we have 'Let your women keep silence...' I am wondering if 1. The women were up speaking in tongues with no interpreter 2. The women were trying to prophesy while someone else was prophesying, thus causing confusion. 3. The women were asking questions (v35) 4. This chapter was addressed to only the men of the church (‘Let your women keep silence’) Goodness! The questions keep coming. :) Any insight others are led to share would be appreciated. And if my questions have already been answered somewhere else on this site, please forgive me :). Abba Father Bless… |
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46 | Virgin Bride of Christ | 1 Cor 14:34 | mbooker | 58892 | ||
Good Morning Can you tell me where the church is described as the bride of Christ? I did a search and this is what I found: Revelation 21:9-10 And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife. And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, |
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47 | Promises of God | 2 Cor 1:20 | mbooker | 59218 | ||
How can we identify the promises of God? Abba Father Bless... |
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48 | Righteousness of God | 2 Cor 5:21 | mbooker | 59224 | ||
Are we made the righteousness of God at the time that we are born again? | ||||||
49 | Dharma Cards | Gal 1:6 | mbooker | 58134 | ||
Does anyone know anything about Dharma cards? I have a co worker who has been under a great deal of stress. He is a CONSTANT worrier. He says he believes in Jesus and we have had conversations about Him and the Word (but they are one in the same aren't they? :) ) But anyway, I have tried to minister to him the words of Jesus. 'Let not your heart be troubled'. For awhile, I thought maybe it was working but then... He started telling me about these Buddhist philosophy books he bought. It seems as if he is saying 'yeah I know what Jesus said but I need something else'. And yesterday he told me about the Dharma cards he bought and he confirmed what I thought because he said something about Christians who practice some of the Buddhist philosophy dont find any contradictions with the Bible. During our conversation, as he told me about some of the philosophies, I tried to point back to what scripture said. While, on the surface, the philosophies he shared did not seem to contradict the Word, my concern for him is that he is seeking peace from everywhere but the Prince of Peace. I even told him what Isaiah said: 'Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.' Has anyone dealt with anything similiar and have scripture references I can study, then minister to him? Thanks in advance to those who may respond. Abba Father bless... Meredith |
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50 | Curse of the law | Gal 3:13 | mbooker | 70054 | ||
What exactly is the curse of the law? I believe that it includes, but is not necessarily limited to, those things listed in Deut 28:15-68. Thanks Meredith |
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51 | firstborn from among the dead | Col 1:18 | mbooker | 65018 | ||
How is it that Jesus is the firstborn from among the dead when he was not the first person to be raised from the dead? the Shunammite woman's son (2 Kings 4:12-35), Jairus's daughter (Luke 8:41-56), Lazurus (John 11:14-44). | ||||||
52 | question | Col 2:12 | mbooker | 57067 | ||
the amplified version of v18: For Christ [the Messiah Himself] died for sins once [6] for all, the Righteous for the unrighteous (the Just for the unjust, the Innocent for the guilty), that He might bring us to God. In His human body He was put to death, but He was made alive in the spirit, Is '(Jesus was quicked by the Spirit during baptism in water);' your addition? If it is, I have this question. At the time of Jesus's water baptism, wasn't he already 'alive in the spirit'? It is my understanding that Jesus was born spiritually alive and when he was made sin, he died spiritually, then physically. Colossians 1:18 refers to him as 'the firstborn from among the dead;'. He wasn't the first to be born from among the physically dead (the Shunammite's son (II Kings 4:8-37), Jairus's daughter(Mark 5:20-42 and Luke 8:41-56), Lazarus (John 11:1-44) ). So, was this verse referring to being born from among the spiritually dead? If my understanding is correct, how was he 'made alive in the spirit' at his water baptism if he was already alive in the spirit? Thanks in advance for your response :) |
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53 | Thanksgiving | 1 Thess 5:18 | mbooker | 67815 | ||
Good morning all... Since this is Thanksgiving week, I would like to start a Thanksgiving thread. What are you thankful for and/or what are we as born again children of the Most High God to be thankful for? But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. I Cor 15:57 |
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54 | Born and Adopted | 1 Pet 1:23 | mbooker | 60255 | ||
I am seeking to understand the following verses: You have been regenerated (born again), not from a mortal origin (seed, sperm), but from one that is immortal by the ever living and lasting Word of God. I Pet 1:23 To purchase the freedom of (to ransom, to redeem, to atone for) those who were subject to the Law, that we might be adopted and have sonship conferred upon us (and be recognized as God's sons). Gal 4:5 For He foreordained us (destined us, planned in love for us) to be adopted (revealed) as His own children through Jesus Christ, in accordance with the purpose of His will (because it pleased Him and was His kind intent) Eph 1:5 In the natural, I was born into the Booker family and have no need to be adopted into the Booker family. Since we have been born of imperishable seed(and I take this to mean we are born into God’s family), why do we need to be adopted? If anyone has any insight, I would be grateful for your time. Thanks in advance to those who may respond… :) Abba Father Bless… |
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55 | Book of Life | Rev 20:15 | mbooker | 68490 | ||
Does the bible tell us when a name is written in the Book of Life? | ||||||
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