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41 | Conformed to scripture or Christ? | Rom 8:29 | Bows44 | 153824 | ||
But where does one get the number to enter? Forgive me if I sound stupid, but how would I know what number to enter? Where did you get the number referenced in your last post? Would one search on a word first, then look at the Id number? or Did you just type in a number and see what was associated with it? Bows44 |
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42 | Can someone help me get to God? | Rom 10:9 | Bows44 | 155546 | ||
Abram later known as Abraham the Father of faith Genesis 13:2 Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver and in gold. Genesis 24:35 The LORD has greatly blessed my master, so that he has become rich; and He has given him flocks and herds, and silver and gold, and servants and maids, and camels and donkeys. Job Job 1:1-3 Job's Character and Wealth 1There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God and turning away from evil. 2Seven sons and three daughters were born to him. 3 His possessions also were 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and very many servants; and that man was the greatest of all the men of the east. Jacob Story found in Genesis 30 with v 43 stating 43 So the man became exceedingly prosperous, and had large flocks and female and male servants and camels and donkeys. King David a man after God's heart and King Solomon the wisest man both very rich. 1 Samuel 2:6-8 The LORD kills and makes alive; He brings down to Sheol and raises up. The LORD makes poor and rich;He brings low, He also exalts. He raises the poor from the dust, He lifts the needy from the ash heap To make them sit with nobles,And inherit a seat of honor; For the pillars of the earth are the LORD'S, And He set the world on them. It is not wealth that is bad, but the love of it. When money becomes a god and replaces one's worship of the One True God. Just because someone is rich is not a sign that they are evil. If one takes exception to a doctrine or teaching, then discuss that with out pointing fingers or naming names. This is a dangerous and unprofitable practice. Romans 14:4 Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. Matt.7:1; Luke 6:37, Romans 14:13, James 5:9 all speak about not judging another person. Mark 9:38-40 Dire Warnings 38 John said to Him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us." 39 But Jesus said, "Do not hinder him, for there is no one who will perform a miracle in My name, and be able soon afterward to speak evil of Me. 40 For he who is not against us is for us. Even if someone does that which is wrong, love covers a multitude of sins according to 1 Peter 4:8. THis means we out of love do not gossip or verbally attack another. We pray for them and if they are in our sphere of influence we restore such a one. To adhere to StudyBibleForum's intended purpose, please read the following before submitting a post: 1. This post is biblically based and whenever possible, I have included Bible references to support it. 2. This post is not intended as a personal attack on the authority of the Bible or on other users of this forum. 3. This post is not submitted as an effort to foster divisiveness, ill-will, dissension or other disruptions to this forum. 4. I have carefully proofread my post and believe it represents my best efforts. I do not believe that posts such as the one I am replying to adhere to these forum rules as it violate rules 1 and 3 copied above. As some like to say...speaking the truth in love, Bows44 |
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43 | gift of healing same as prayer of faith | 1 Cor 12:9 | Bows44 | 159723 | ||
Makarios, I have been following this discussion and would like to jump in with a few thoughts as this subject is very near and dear to my heart. You see, I minister in the Healing Rooms sponsored by my church. Every week people come to us from all over, even from out of state, to get prayer. I have seen many people touched by the power of God and healed in many ways...physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. We at the healing rooms constantly pray and study to become as proficient as Jesus. Sometimes people are healed instantly, sometimes they are healed by the next day, sometimes weeks later, sometimes through the hands of doctors and sometimes through what I consider the ultimate healing...stepping into the light of eternity. There are many reasons why some don't get healed as we expect, but that doesn't mean that Jesus doesn't heal today. I believe it is Jesus who does the healing through us. We are the body of Christ. It is his hands that touch the people through our's. We do not take any of the Glory for ourselves, but give it to God. There were some who Jesus didn't heal becasue of lack of faith. ( Matt. 13:58) Jesus did not heal everyone at the pool of Bethseda, only the one. Jesus certainly had the power. Why didn't he? Today we can't just go to hospitals and empty them out. I want to, but from speaking with my Pastor about it, I was informed of hospital rules. You can't just walk in and start praying for people. You have to be invited by the person or the person's family. Earlier you said something about Jesus healing, the apostles healing and the others who are mentined in the Bible as having a gift exclusive to themselves. You stated that today healing is wrought through the Holy Spirit. True, it is the Holy Spirit who heals and I believe it always has been. It is a gift of the Holy Spirit. Jesus after being baptised was full of the Holy Spirit (Luke 4:1), in Luke 9:1-2 the twelve were sent out on Jesus' Authority, same for the 70/72 sent out; after Jesus' resurrection he breathed on the disciples and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit." Many Old Testament characters were filled with the Spirit of God or the Spirit came on them to do mighty works. These scriptures tell me that it is the power of the Holy Spirit that heals and performs miracles. So everyone who is filled with the Holy Spirit and believes should be able to lay their hands on the sick and see them recover. The more I grow in my understanding of this principle, the greater the success rate I personally have. Why isn't everyone healed? Some don't believe, some don't really want to becasue to be healed would mean they would have to work again and only come for prayer on the insistance of family or friends, others are in sin and won't repent, still others are required first to do something like Naman the leaper who God required to bathe seven times in the Jordon, still others God wishes to bring healing through the hands of doctors for various reasons. These are just a few reasons, but none is because Jesus has stopped healing people. Hope this helps, Bows44 |
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44 | gift of healing same as prayer of faith | 1 Cor 12:9 | Bows44 | 159809 | ||
Greetings Makarios, I am an artist, but I have not painted any pictures in years. That doesn't mean I am no longer an artist. It just means I haven't used my talent in a few years. I admit the church as a whole is not showing forth the same healing powers that the Bible talks about, but that doesn't mean we don't have the powers. It just means most are not using them. Scripture does not support the discontinuation of healing. What we need to ask ourselves is why aren't we personally laying hands on the sick and seeing them recover, raising the dead, etc. Then seek to grow in those areas until we all come to the unity of faith and grow up into Jesus. If we are not yet perfected, that is not because God has stopped working on or in or through us. It just means we have more growing to do. You don't tell a baby that running is not for them because they have only learned to crawl. You give them time to learn and you encourage and them along the way. Let's give every Christian encouragement and help in growing up into Jesus and being and doing all that God desires for each of us to do. Be blessed and encouraged in your growing, Bows44 |
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45 | Beware "Another" | 2 Cor 11:4 | Bows44 | 156472 | ||
Hi Mark, Regarding your comment... We can't know his thoughts, or his heart, but as far as I can tell, his words are telling us that we need the Catholic Church to interpret the Bible for us. That is fully in line with other things the Catholic Church has said. What do you think? Am I all wet? I was getting something similiar, but I think it can be applied to any denomination. We must love the scriptures and grow in our faith through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Our church (or more accurately, the body of Christ) is there to help us learn the truth. We learn what our faith means/is by corporate teaching/preaching. In other words, we learn how to live the scriptures by hearing others teach/preach about it in Sunday School and church services. Since he referred to "consumer faith," I believe he is saying that we, as individuals, can't pick and choose what to believe as if we were shopping for groceries. We must study the scriptures and listen to all points of view or instruction from all true members of the body of Christ and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal to us the truth. In this way, we grow in our faith and relationship with Jesus and others. Being as it was the Pope who said it, more than likely he means the Roman Catholic Church, but the concept can be applied to any denomination and the principle of not being able to individually pick and choose what to believe or not believe is valid. Truth is after all truth, no matter who teaches it. It is also true that we who have a relationship with Jesus, need to share with others who do not and attempt to win them to the Lord. Hope this helps, Bows44 |
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46 | prophets for today | Eph 4:11 | Bows44 | 158958 | ||
Hi Bro. Tim, Good clarification of that point! Thanks, Bows44 |
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47 | how can suicide be the same | Eph 5:29 | Bows44 | 155724 | ||
Dear Doc, Well at least this attempt makes more sense than the first. But I am not denying scripture by asking for greater understanding of it. I may not use the words you think I should use all of the time, but the intention is pure. By asking for understanding, I am admitting the problem is with my understanding and not the Word. Try thinking the best of me instead of the worst. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 4 Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, 5 does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, 6 does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Yours in Christ, Bows44 |
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48 | how can suicide be the same | Eph 5:29 | Bows44 | 155818 | ||
Dear Mark, Thank you for sharing your experiences...of struggle and victory...it did help. I pray that you may use that testimony to help other suicidals overcome and find hope and strength and salvation in Jesus. Your sister in Christ, Bows44 |
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49 | how can suicide be the same | Eph 5:29 | Bows44 | 155822 | ||
Hi Jeff, I appreciate all of your input and the discussion it engendered. Much has been clarified. Just wanted to make sure that you knew it was I and not Mark who posted the original question because it seemed as if there may have been some confusion based on your comment to Mark in your last post... If you carefully read Doc's post to your original question and them carefully read mine, I think you might discover that I was actually giving opinion and belief that supported your original thoughts on this while throwing caution to some of what Doc had written, that is; that "suicide is ultimately rooted in self-love" which contradicted your premise articulated in your question. Sincerely, Bows44 P.S. I also want to thank you for your ministry to those who are hurting. Bless you as you share the hope and salvation we have in Jesus. |
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50 | r armor-bearers n use today? | Eph 6:11 | Bows44 | 159266 | ||
Hi Damondash, When you heard that minister say he was going to make a follower an armor bearer, he was more than likely referring to spiritually. A spiritual armor bearer covers the person in prayer and helps them in the ministry. I know many traveling ministers who use spiritual armor bearers. The armor bearer travels with them and helps them with what ever is needed for the minister to discharge his duties, including (but not limited to) prayer cover before and during meetings, resource table sales, carrying luggage and ministry materials, making travel arrangements, and being a confidant. Armor bearers today can be referred to as assistants. Most ministers need assistants. Sometimes the person who fills that role is the spouse, other times it is a trusted friend or follower of the same gender as the minister. In this sense, Jesus had armor bearers or assistants. The disciples filled this role, especially Peter, James and John. They helped with different aspects of Jesus' ministry. One example is preparing the upper room for passover. Hope this helps, Bows44 |
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51 | Pray now | 1 Tim 2:1 | Bows44 | 156681 | ||
As many, if not all of you, are aware there is a very large and dangerous storm approaching the gulf states. I live in Florida and know the effects first hand of a hurricane. I lived through three of them last year. It was not exactly fun. Hurricane Katrina is going to be much worse, even catastrophic. This is going to effect everyone as gas prices rise due to halted production in the gulf. The psychological toll on those in the path is and will be great. New Orleans could be under water for weeks. I would ask that everyone lift up a prayer or two on behalf of those in LA, MS, AL and even the FL panhandle. Also, begin to consider even now the financial help you can offer for their relief after tomorrow. Trust me...the need will be humongous. Many in Florida are still recovering from last year's hurricanes. I can only imagine what Louisiana and Mississippi will be like after tomorrow. 1 John 3:17 But whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him? Thanks, Bows44 |
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52 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | Bows44 | 155941 | ||
Dear BradK, Being "slain-in-the-spirit" is absolutely biblical! All it is, is feeling the power/presence of God so strongly that you can't stand up, so you fall down. This happened to Daniel in Daniel 10:9 and to John in Rev. 1:17 and to the priests in 1 Kings 8:11, and 2 Chron. 5:14. Granted, many fake it, but that doesn't mean it isn't real. If you are going to speak the truth in love, then please make sure that it IS truth. A good thing to remember is that the devil isn't creative. He can only copy and corrupt. So if the devil is corrupting something, then is stands to reason that there is something real for him to copy and corrupt. Speaking the Truth in Love, Bows44 |
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53 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | Bows44 | 155942 | ||
Dear BradK, Being "slain-in-the-spirit" is absolutely biblical! All it is, is feeling the power/presence of God so strongly that you can't stand up, so you fall down. This happened to Daniel in Daniel 10:9 and to John in Rev. 1:17 and to the priests in 1 Kings 8:11, and 2 Chron. 5:14. Granted, many fake it, but that doesn't mean it isn't real. If you are going to speak the truth in love, then please make sure that it IS truth. A good thing to remember is that the devil isn't creative. He can only copy and corrupt. So if the devil is corrupting something, then is stands to reason that there is something real for him to copy and corrupt. Speaking the Truth in Love, Bows44 |
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54 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | Bows44 | 155943 | ||
Dear BradK, Being "slain-in-the-spirit" is absolutely biblical! All it is, is feeling the power/presence of God so strongly that you can't stand up, so you fall down. This happened to Daniel in Daniel 10:9 and to John in Rev. 1:17 and to the priests in 1 Kings 8:11, and 2 Chron. 5:14. Granted, many fake it, but that doesn't mean it isn't real. If you are going to speak the truth in love, then please make sure that it IS truth. A good thing to remember is that the devil isn't creative. He can only copy and corrupt. So if the devil is corrupting something, then is stands to reason that there is something real for him to copy and corrupt. Speaking the Truth in Love, Bows44 |
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55 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | Bows44 | 155954 | ||
Dear BradK, Web surfing is a term that is not in the Bible either, but it is something many of us do. If you do not like the term slain in the spirit, then it could be more accurately described as not being able to stand in the presence of the Glory of God which is indeed described in I Kings 8:10-11. It happened that when the priests came from the holy place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD, so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD. Yes, experiences are a big part of who I am and help define my belief systems. But so does the lack of experiences frame the belief systems of many on the forum. Whether experienced or not, is not what dictates truth. Truth is gleaned from scripture. What I do is take my experiences and test them against scripture. When they line up, then they support my beliefs which are based on scripture. For example, I believe in divine healing. I have seen many people not get healed. I have also seen many people get healed. I am one of them. I see in scripture that God heals. Do I stop believing in healing because some don't get healed? No! I seek to understand why and then accept God's sovereignty when the why can't be answered. I also know that God uses many methods to heal, physical death being the ultimate healing. So my experiences of seeing people not get healed or get healed do not dictate my belief....scripture does. If you tell me that God doesn't do the things described in the Bible anymore, then I would not believe you, based on Heb 13:8. If I experience those things described in scripture, then that for me validates them, proves to me that scripture is true. If you haven't experienced these things, then instead of saying they must not be real, ask God to show you if they are real by allowing you to experience them. But do it from a pure heart of faith. Many are afraid to ask God to validate is word. But what God said in Rom. 8:38-39, 2 Tim. 1:12 and Jude 1:24 teaches us that God's ability to keep you from deception is greater than the devil's from deceiving you. I am sure that is why Paul wrote this to Timothy. The Pharisees and spiritual leaders were questioning the validity of their experences. I think I asked this before...show me in scripture where God says he no longer allows us to experience his Glory or speak to us personally. If someone has false beliefs based on experiences it is because that person did not test his experiences against scripture. Since God will not contradict himself, everything must be tested against scripture. Note: tested, not ignored. Hope this helps you understand my position better. Bows44 |
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56 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | Bows44 | 155985 | ||
Dear BradK, In response to this concern... 1. The preaching about the Person and work of our Lord Jesus Christ is largely negated in the world of WOF teaching. Experience is king, anything goes, no matter how far-fetched, but Jesus Christ is minimized.( 2 Cor. 4:5) Bizarre practices don't need to be had to know the Lord or enter into a relationship with Him (Phil. 3:10); it took me awhile to figure out what you meant by WOF, but I think you mean word of faith. IF this is correct, your accusation is totally false. The very basic foundation of the word of faith movement is Jesus Christ. It is because of what He did for us on Calvary that we have anything today...salvation, healing, deliverence, favor with God, redemption from the curse, etc. Whatever is not of faith is sin it says in Romans 14:23. Granted many have abused and/or misused the word of faith movement turning it into a selfish give-me-what-I-want-God kind of thing. This is demonic twisting of the truth. But that doesn't mean that the principle has been negated. It is very sad when big name preachers fall from grace, but we are not their judge. We must humble ourselves and pray for their restoration, not reject them and their entire teachings. If the teachings are what you disagree with, then let's discuss them (the teachings, not the people) one at a time to see whether they are scriptural or not. But please don't reject truth just because somebody who teaches it messes up. Trying my best to speak the truth in love, Bows44 |
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57 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | Bows44 | 155986 | ||
Hi Kalos, What does it matter to you if a person is saved by hearing scripture or by hearing about someone having scriptural experiences? Isn't them getting saved the most important thing? Or would you rather they go to hell, if they won't get saved your way? Can't we just say like Paul in... Phil. 1:18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Bows44 |
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58 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | Bows44 | 156016 | ||
Dear WOS, On the contrary, I am not frustrated at all. And my post was not speaking to my experiences, but to judging others, i.e. Word of Faith teachers. My post has been misunderstood. The scripture is totally in context, because although we do not want to follow in the error of teaching out of selfish ambition, we don't want to fall into error ourselves by judging people either. Scripture clearly teaches that we are not to judge others only their actions. We want to teach what is true and not attack other people. The key here is not attacking people, but addressing the error in their teaching. Paul faced the same situation and therefore the scripture is totally in context and applicable. He was making a point that he would not judge them, but stick to his own teaching of the truth in a right spirit. My point is that we should follow his example. Humbly yours, Bows44 |
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59 | HELP!ON SPIRIT'S | Heb 9:27 | Bows44 | 153160 | ||
Doc, The scripture reference was not included. This was probably just an oversight due to busy[ness] as you are usually quite diligent in this regards. But, in any case, I thought I would post it, so people can see that your answer has Biblical validity. :-) Ecclesiastes 12:7 ..then the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it. Hope this helps. Bows44 |
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60 | HELP!ON SPIRIT'S | Heb 9:27 | Bows44 | 153167 | ||
You are so right. Sorry I missed that, and your welcome. :-) Bows44 |
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