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41 | Mercy's God's prerogative | Rom 9:15 | C.S.M. | 156712 | ||
Lionstrong, Of course God doesn't "owe" anyone anything. The point is that because God requires mercy of mankind, and they are not God, he also requires mercy of himself, or he would be asking an inferior creature to do what he does not do himself. That would be hypocrital for God to ask mankind to do something he does not do himself. He is not a hypocrit! Mercy is a requirement God not only makes for mankind but also makes for himself, or the "whosoever will may come" would be a moot point. Why? because they may or may not find mercy! There would be no assurance that if they came they would be received. John 3:16 would not be relevant to any human being as a completed mercy given offer. As to perogative: God doesn't work by that criteria, he works by what he has said in his word of truth. Is he free to do anything he wants? No. He is free to do his truth, like he requires of mankind! Again he doesn't require anything of mankind, that he does not do himself,and wants mankind to emulate. so mercy and truth are his personal requirements also, he sets the standards, we follow his lead. Is there any passages you know that requires mankind to think, do, and speak the truth? Jesus said, "I am the way, truth, and life." He identifies his lifestyle and standard of living in that profile. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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42 | Mercy's God's prerogative | Rom 9:15 | C.S.M. | 156677 | ||
NASB Romans 9:15 For He says to Moses, "I WILL HAVE MERCY ON WHOM I HAVE MERCY, AND I WILL HAVE COMPASSION ON WHOM I HAVE COMPASSION." AMPLIFIED Romans 9:15 For He says to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy and I will have compassion (pity) on whom I will have compassion. [Exod. 33:19.] Subject: So if we ask questions then what? Note: Hi Lionstrong, Ro 9:16 says it is "of God that shows mercy." This agrees with what God not only requires of mankind, but how he lives himself. Micah 6:8 He has showed you O man, what is good, and what does the Lord REQUIRE of you? But to do justly, to love MERCY, and to walk humbly with your God. (margin: to humble yourself to walk with your God) God doesn't require something of mankind that he does not do himself or wants mankind to do themselves. That would be confusing. We would call it hypocritical. That would be saying one thing and doing something else, God is not like that. He sets out His standards, the ones he lives by, for mankind to emulate. Therefore, because God requires man to love mercy, he loves mercy! What about humility? There are many ideas on the subject of humility, but Phil 2:8 tells us exactly what God calls humility! Obedience to obey God's word on every issue of life is what humility is, in God's sight. Jesus did it. And (Jesus) being found in fashion as a man, he HUMBLED himself (how?) and became obedient (to whom? God! Up to and including) death, even the death of the cross. That is obedience in the highest degree. Of course Jesus is the only one who could have paid the price, because he was the only obedient human that had fully obeyed God. Ro 5:19 Jesus paid it all, all to him I owe, sin had left a crimson stain, HE washed it white as snow. Thank you Lord Jesus. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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43 | So if we ask questions then what? | Rom 9:15 | C.S.M. | 156676 | ||
Hi EdB, Ro 9:16 says it is "of God that shows mercy." This agrees with what God not only requires of mankind, but how he lives himself. Micah 6:8 He has showed you O man, what is good, and what does the Lord REQUIRE of you? But to do justly, to love MERCY, and to walk humbly with your God. (margin: to humble yourself to walk with your God) God doesn't require something of mankind that he does not do himself or wants mankind to do themselves. That would be confusing. We would call it hypocritical. That would be saying one thing and doing something else, God is not like that. He sets out His standards, the ones he lives by, for mankind to emulate. Therefore, because God requires man to love mercy, he loves mercy! What about humility? There are many ideas on the subject of humility, but Phil 2:8 tells us exactly what God calls humility! Obedience to obey God's word on every issue of life is what humility is, in God's sight. Jesus did it. And (Jesus) being found in fashion as a man, he HUMBLED himself (how?) and became obedient (to whom? God! Up to and including) death, even the death of the cross. That is obedience in the highest degree. Of course Jesus is the only one who could have paid the price, because he was the only obedient human that had fully obeyed God. Ro 5:19 Jesus paid it all, all to him I owe, sin had left a crimson stain, HE washed it white as snow. Thank you Lord Jesus. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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44 | Meaning of John 3 verse 8? | John 3:8 | C.S.M. | 156670 | ||
Hi Hank, No not any more than, and perhaps I misunderstood, that the suggestion was made that what was posted was cultic. I enjoy sharing the word of God, and all on the forum seem to enjoy that also, so it may be some misinterpretations of intent on both sides. I realize that he is well thought of by several of the forum participants and that is good, but I see that Doc is well able to stand for his own opinions and writings, better than most. I also suspect he is a theology professor, with loyal students, which is as it should be, but it still doesn't negate the fact that God has the final say in his word. I realize there are more than one cell in the body and all cells are supposed to work together for the good of the whole body, not for just one cell, correct? Did anyone say he should be eliminated from the body? Not from here! Could he be right? Of course! Could he be wrong? of Course! The final say comes from God, not mankind (which includes all that have ever lived, right? Except Jesus of Course.) You are loved of God, and so is all the other people who do not see the same things in the body of Christ, on the same level or with the same understanding. The major thing we agree upon is that Jesus is Lord, to the glory of God. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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45 | Meaning of John 3 verse 8? | John 3:8 | C.S.M. | 156669 | ||
Kalos, I agree. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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46 | Meaning of John 3 verse 8? | John 3:8 | C.S.M. | 156660 | ||
Hi Doc, scripture speaks for itself, being the word of God, and it is able to explain what no human can, that is the reason so much scripture is included when my post is sent. Quotes from other people or other sources may or may not be right in God's sight, which is the only sight a person should be concerned about, don't you agree? Being in the same boat as the Apostle Paul, all believers are admonished Ro 12:3 "not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith." In God's method of teaching all mankind, he has given us the ability to understand him through his word, yet each understands from a different perspective, as I Cor 12:13-27, says. All understand that the body has different parts that are not supposed to do the job of the adjoining parts, God designed it that way, on purpose, so that each part would "have the same care one for another." That denotes love beyond what each of us understand individually. Therefore, we can receive one another in this analogy of the Lord's, without being puffed up, in what each of us understand, as we have been taught of the Lord. He is very wise to teach his children not to be rejectors but be as he is, "a receiver of all those who diligently seek him." Heb 11:6 You are blessed, I am blessed, God is the King of all blessings, I endeavor to share the blessings of the Word God has trained me with, with those who can receive it in the spirit in which it is shared, by the word of God. Be blessed in greater measures than you've ever been before, God loves you. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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47 | Evidence of the Holy Spirit | John 3:8 | C.S.M. | 156656 | ||
Hi Norm, Great answer! Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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48 | Meaning of John 3 verse 8? | John 3:8 | C.S.M. | 156654 | ||
Hi WOS, Very well said, I agree. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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49 | Meaning of John 3 verse 8? | John 3:8 | C.S.M. | 156653 | ||
Hi Doc, The Holy Spirit is the instrument of regeneration given of God through the Lord Jesus Christ I'm sure you will agree. I know that you mean well, but the scripture given did address the issue from the scriptural standpoint, not necessarily a particular persons denominational standpoint. I would add to the old adage. "A denominational text without a context of scripture is a pretext." I know you would not assume the question the Lord was asking was not looked at before an answer was given. Thanks for your thoughts on the subject though. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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50 | How do we fullfill the golden rule? | Matthew | C.S.M. | 156142 | ||
Mark, Thank you for your kind words. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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51 | How do we fullfill the golden rule? | Matthew | C.S.M. | 156140 | ||
Hi Brazos, Isn't the Lord good, he does all things well, and he always has his answer in his word. I sure love him, don't you? Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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52 | About the dead | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 156023 | ||
Hi Doc, Yes, I noticed that "after" I sent the follow up. I went back and posted to his note then. Maybe he is just reading, not responding? Maybe I wasted time? Nope, I enjoyed the study :) Always in Chirst, C.S.M. |
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53 | About the dead | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155924 | ||
Hi James Taggart, About the dead: Psalms 115:17 We understand we are spiritual, and live in a physical (or natural) body.. This is speaking of the "children of men" (v.15). The natural body is the only thing that dies, the spirit of man lives forever. A dead body cannot praise God. The spirit of man lives forever in heaven or hell. Ecclesiastes 9:5 As you read this book, notice how many times it says, "under the sun"..This again denotes the natural, physical part of a persons being, not the spirit of man. Isaiah 26:14 Here Isaiah is speaking about the difference that is made between God's people and the wicked, those who will not "learn righteouseness" or the words of God..V.9-10 going to heaven. Revelations 14:3 This is speaking of the Jewish men, chosen from each of the twelve tribes of Israel for the last of the last days, to preach the word. V. 5 says they were without fault before the throne of God..they have to believe in Jesus, or they would not be accepted.."no man comes to the Father but by me," Jn 14:6 Jesus said,. John 3:13 Nicodemus was a "master" or teacher, yet was not understanding what Jesus was telling him about being born of the Spirit, or what most understand, being born again. Notice he said, "no man" has ascended ...again he was speaking of the natural, physical man. After Jesus rose from the dead, he walked through walls, that's not natural, and can't be done by the physical body , yet he ate natural or food like we eat while he was on earth at that time. He was in his spiritual body, which operates in both the spiritual and physical realm. Psalms 37:29 Scripture is written to be understood on many levels. Again, mankind lives on the earth, in the earth suit God gave them, called the body. Phil 2:5-8, Paul speaking about Jesus, said he was in the "form of a servant" while he was in the natural, physical body of a man. And that body was in the likeness of men...a flesh, bone, and blood body, like all mankind. Psalms 115:16 Notice he didn't give it to satan? God gave the earth to the "children of men", and the heavens belong to God! God gave mankind dominion of the earth, or rule. They are supposed to rule over satan and his co-horts. Gen 1:26 Isaiah 65:17 This is speaking about the second coming of Christ, the final defeat of satan out of the earth's realm, and God's "new heaven and earth" made for believers in Jesus Christ. Our father who art in heaven, Hallow be thy name (What name, not title) Jehovah Jireh: the Lord our Provider Jehovah Nissi: The Lord our Banner Jehovah Shaloam: The Lord our Peace Jehovah Tsidkenue: The Lord our Righteousness Jehovah Rapha: The Lord our Healer Jehovah Rohi: The Lord our Shepherd If you have a Strong's Concordance, look up all the names given for God,under Jehovah, it reveals who he is and what he has done for mankind in his name (-s). It is a revelation of God's character, nature, way, truth and life (-style). Thy kingdom come. ( Come where? ) First know what his kingdom is: Righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost Ro 14:17, It comes into our heart (or spirit) by Jesus, and is also a real kingdom, where God is now. We understand on earth is this physical world, but in another sense we are the "good ground" or earth of Matt 13:23. ( Why if we all go to heaven or hell. and also if there is a hell, how can the dead be concious of nothing at all? ) Because the dead "body" doesn't know anything at all. The spirit of mankind is what lives forever, and the body "will be" raised from the dead and made a spiritual body, when Christ Jesus comes again, after the tribulation, for all believers from Adam to the last saved person from this earth system, at his appearing. I Cor 15:51-58. Hell is a real place. Rev 21:8 Heaven is a real place. Rev 21:16-27 The spiritually dead are separated from God, that's what "dead" means, from the spiritual standpoint. That's the whole point of the judgement, to separate believers from unbelievers, and to appoint them to either heaven or hell, which they chose while on the earth. How did they choose? Ro 2:21-22. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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54 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155821 | ||
Hi Kalos, Didn't intend to insult you with the reply that was given. Please forgive me..Ok? Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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55 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155820 | ||
Dear Doc, I love that man, whoever he was. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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56 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155819 | ||
Dear Doc, My understanding of Presuppose or presupposition was to take for granted; assume to start with. One could say, everyone does have a basic belief system, true or false. This is evidenced in the lifestyles of people and the view of what is good and what is evil. Mr Hendryx made the statement "It is a view that places the Christian world-view and it's basic assumptions over against the non-Christian world-view and basic assumptions!" I agree whole heartedly, and in that sense, believe :)Christians could all agree. Using it in the sense of basic belief systems and the knowledge of "actual" truth from God through his word. what was attempted to be said was all mankind has to deal with challenging the "reality" they have been taught by the world, people, and the interferring influence of "the god of this world" (system of thought, word and deeds). This only tended to mix up Adam and Eve when they took another's word, instead of Gods word, and acted on it. Of course there is the other deceiver as James 1:22 states, that after one knows truth, they do not do the truth. Isn't that what Adam and Eve did, deceived themselves? Isn't it what each of us do in our lack of understanding of God completely? I may not have made myself clear, as I did not intend to imply that it is intuitively obvious to every, or all man(-kind), that the composition is three parts. Actually the exact opposite was the intent. It is not intuitively obvious, it can only come through the study of God's word for oneself. I am so glad God has put his word above all philosopy, my pastor calls it philosophooey :) Please don't send me ugly letters, I didn't say it, he did! It is a given that there are philosophys, but only one truth, God's word. Dogmatic, right? Psm 138:2 for you have magnified your word above all your name. (cuts out all philosophies, sharp sword, if you ask God. He's the only "know it all" (in the highest, best and purest sense) I know.) Ro 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world (one might say: philosophies): but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that 1) good 2) and acceptable 3) and perfect will of God. Hmmmm the will of God is in three levels also! The one I most want to agree with is: 1)God the Father, 2) God the Son and 3) God the Holy Spirit, don't you wish everybody did? I John 5:7 Thank you for your kind answer. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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57 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155816 | ||
Dear Doc, My understanding of Presuppose or presupposition was to take for granted; assume to start with. One could say, everyone does have a basic belief system, true or false. This is evidenced in the lifestyles of people and the view of what is good and what is evil. Mr Hendryx made the statement "It is a view that places the Christian world-view and it's basic assumptions over against the non-Christian world-view and basic assumptions!" I agree whole heartedly, and in that sense, believe :)Christians could all agree. Using it in the sense of basic belief systems and the knowledge of "actual" truth from God through his word. what was attempted to be said was all mankind has to deal with challenging the "reality" they have been taught by the world, people, and the interferring influence of "the god of this world" (system of thought, word and deeds). This only tended to mix up Adam and Eve when they took another's word, instead of Gods word, and acted on it. Of course there is the other deceiver as James 1:22 states, that after one knows truth, they do not do the truth. Isn't that what Adam and Eve did, deceived themselves? Isn't it what each of us do in our lack of understanding of God completely? I may not have made myself clear, as I did not intend to imply that it is intuitively obvious to every, or all man(-kind), that the composition is three parts. Actually the exact opposite was the intent. It is not intuitively obvious, it can only come through the study of God's word for oneself. I am so glad God has put his word above all philosopy, my pastor calls it philosophooey :) Please don't send me ugly letters, I didn't say it, he did! It is a given that there are philosophys, but only one truth, God's word. Dogmatic, right? Ro 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world (one might say: philosophies): but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that 1) good 2) and acceptable 3) and perfect will of God. Hmmmm the will of God is in three levels also! The one I most want to agree with is: 1)God the Father, 2) God the Son and 3) God the Holy Spirit, don't you wish everybody did? I John 5:7 Thank you for your kind answer. Always in Christ, C.S.M. |
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58 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155795 | ||
Hi Hank, Problem is, you can't stand to straight in the ditches. I didn't say the doctrine was wishy washy, I said the solid road bed of truth is where Jesus walks, not in the to much ditch, or the to little ditch. A lop side ball doesn't roll to well either. I just love your Arkansas lingo, it's so cute. God loves you Hank.... and I love you In Christ.... Always in Christ and His Love, C.S.M. |
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59 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155735 | ||
Reminds me of this guy :) A minister dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is this guy who's dressed in sunglasses, a T-shirt, leather jacket and jeans. St Peter asks this guy. "Who are you, so I may know whether or not to admit you into the Kingdom of Heaven?" "I'm Joe Cohen, taxi driver, of New York city" St Peter consults his list... smiles and says "Take this silken robe and enter the Kingdom of Heaven.... The minister stands erect and booms out.. "I'm Joseph Snow, pastor of the Second Baptist Church for the last forty-three years" St. Peter consults his list again and says to the minister, "Take this cotton robe and enter the Kingdom of Heaven."... Just a minute says the minister The taxi driver gets a silken robe, How can that be?"... "Up here we work on results" says Saint Peter. "While you preached, people slept. While He drove, people prayed". |
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60 | clean body natural and spiritual | Bible general Archive 2 | C.S.M. | 155730 | ||
Hi Mark, My point exactly, the written word itself is big enough to answer for the Living Word himself. John 1:1-4, Rev 19:13 Jesus is the one who was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood, and his name is called the Word of God. Always In Christ, C.S.M. |
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