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41 | John 3:1-7 how can you say it's not true | 1 Cor 1:17 | compudex | 111343 | ||
Dearest CDBJ, Yes, that is exactly what I just said. The car parked in the garage is red. The garage has a red car parked in it. The car is still red however you say it. Peace to you, compudex |
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42 | John 3:1-7 how can you say it's not true | 1 Cor 1:17 | compudex | 111345 | ||
Agreed!! Thanks, compudex |
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43 | why do we baptize differently? | Eph 2:9 | compudex | 101005 | ||
Justme: were there baptisms before John the Baptist? Yes, I know about the group, but don't want to go there. Their doctrine will not keep them out of heaven if they are believers. The original question was why different ways of baptising. Paul said he was glad he didn't baptize many because of strife. Sorrowfully, we still have that today. I agree one should be baptized, but if you are unable to do so "your faith has made you whole". |
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44 | why do we baptize differently? | Eph 2:9 | compudex | 101159 | ||
justme: I hope you have not taken what I said and make it sound as if I don't believe in baptism. I do believe in baptism. My last sentence was, "I agree one should be baptized, but if you are unable to do so "your faith has made you whole". And I am so glad that you could fulfill that elderly woman's last wish. The church I attended had baptismals once a week. Everyone that had accepted Jesus as Lord that week were gathered in front of the whole congregation for witness of their commitment. It was food for our souls to have everyone see our acceptance of Christ and it was food for the church to let them see those that were added to the kingdom of God. There is no conflict here! Grace to you. |
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45 | Spiritually, who are the seven churches? | 2 Tim 3:16 | compudex | 101414 | ||
Yes, that is where understanding comes from. "that since God told Noah to build an ark that I better start on mine?" - God told Noah to build it, has He told you to? Your statement is ridiculus. Even to the promise of no more floods. So why would you build one? There are lessons of obedience and trust in the account of Noah. There are lessons of obedience and trust in the messages to the churches also. We can all find food to eat when we read the Word. Some verses may be milk at times in our lives and then they also may be meat at other times. It depends on the growth of our relationship with Christ. We all have different positions in Christ. "In my Father's house are many mansions". Peace! |
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46 | Spiritually, who are the seven churches? | 2 Tim 3:16 | compudex | 101762 | ||
After you have read all seven letters to the seven churches I will ask you this one question. Did you find anything, Anything that applies to you personaly? Do you discern the Holy Spirit talking to you on any of these points? If yes, then they are spiritual words. If no, then you are better that the rest. These admonitions were designed to call the attention of the churches to these things, and, at the same time, they were designed to show that they were not intended for them alone. They are addressed to anyone who “has an ear,” and therefore had some principles of general application to others, and to which all should attend who were disposed to learn the will of the Redeemer. What was addressed to one church, at any time, would be equally applicable to all churches in the same circumstances; what was adapted to rebuke, elevate, or comfort Christians in any one age or land, would be adapted to be useful to Christians of all ages and lands. If these letters were written just to that church alone the Scriptures would not say, "Hear what the Spirit has to say to the churches"; (plural). Who are the churches? We are the churches! The body of Christ, His workmanship. We can do nothing less than read what is written. Consider, John 14.1-2. Was Jesus just talking to His disciples or was He talking to us also? If literalism takes place in the Scriptures then we are all dead. The Scriptures are Life, it is the Word of God. The word of God becomes the Word of God. Rev 19:13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. It is Christ! The Son of God! The Framer of the world! Jesus! He speaks and all thing exist. He speaks and all things are held together. He speaks and we must listen. The mystery of God, Christ Jesus, who has been hidden by the Father until this age. The Holy Spirit has revealed Him to us only by the Word. What can I say? These Scriptures has nothing to do with me? No, the Scriptures to the churches has everything to do with me because they are the Words of God Himself. If they were ment for the those churches only then they would not have been printed in the Holy Book we read. For they would have no purpose. And God doesn't do anything without purpose. The Word of God is life! For growth, for correction and for love! All Scripture has to do with us, even Chronicles, the hereditary books. Our geneology. God provides proof where we came from. All for us. Because He cares. The seven churches, not really seven but one, one body, one people, one Christ, just seven different locations. We all are of only one church - the bride. The Holy Scriptures, a love letter from God. Peace! |
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47 | Spiritually, who are the seven churches? | 2 Tim 3:16 | compudex | 101790 | ||
The question was who are they "Spiritually"! You and I are two seperate persons, but Spiritually, brother, we are one. One Spirit, one body, one Christ. (1Co 12:13) For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. As stated in Scripture, "all baptized into one body" ... the church ... the bride. Peace to you! |
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48 | Spiritually, who are the seven churches? | 2 Tim 3:16 | compudex | 101834 | ||
Greetings John, BTW you have a great name since we are viewing Revelations. Truly, I agree to your points also. Now for those not in the choir I will add this. Also remember that this was a vision. Something not pertaining to a physical realm but to a spiritual realm. As the visions being interpreted in the Old Testament. The use of earthly or heavenly symbols to relate to a higher meaning. Also note how many times the number seven appears. Though, I am no strict numeralist. Numbers used in Scripture also have some merit. Wherein the number seven unanimously relates to completeness. Six days of creation and one for rest - a week. How often do I forgive my neighbor Lord? - seven times? Laboring seven years in the OT as competition of a bond. Seven churches as a completeness of the whole church. And who where the seven angels? Why would God have to write a letter to an angel? The seven angels were the leaders of the seven churches - men. Who would in turn share them with the congregations. Rev 1:12 "I turned and saw" Rev 1:13 "..in the midst of the seven candlesticks.." - was Jesus. Rev. 1:16 "..in his right hand seven stars..." - in the hand, the right hand - a symbol of strength, of Jesus, as we are held. Rev 1:17 "..And he laid his right hand upon me.." - what happened to the stars? It was a vision. It was spiritual. Now Jesus Himself speaks to John. I Am the Alpha. I Am the Omega. I Am the First. I Am the Last. I Am the Completeness. Rev 1:20 "The mystery.." - or the vision you saw. Jesus was in the midst of the churches as He is today. "I Am the same yesterday, today and tomorrow". Yes, there were seven different churches. Yes, there were seven letters. Yes there were seven pastors. But, "He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches" (decern what the I Am is telling you). Again, this phrase is mentioned seven times. Be complete! It is Christ, the Completion of our salvation. Again, in the original question, 'who where they "spiritually"?' must be the basis for an answer. Peace to you! |
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49 | Ten Commanments revisited. | Revelation | compudex | 111975 | ||
Dear CDBJ, That was a very interesting weblink. My intention is not to contend but to help with some understanding. Although my tactics may be a little crude I think they get attention. Since you have gone to a website to support your references I also now have the right to do the same. (because this forum does not accept the ampersand or equal signs in a weblink, please change all ANDs and Equals that are in brackets [] as, [AND] [Equal], to the ampersand and equal sign in your browser address box) Even logic dictates that the older the manuscripts are the more reliable they are not having been tampered with or translated with new meaning words that distract from their original intent. Therefore, reliable sources must be selected by content. Summary of John Gill's life and studies:(sorry it is quite long). http://www.pbministries.org/books/gill/Sermons[AND]Tracts/summary.htm (I think his accreditation outweighs your website link) John Wesley, Albert Barnes, Scofield and Adam Clarke are also in Gill's corner. John Gill's summation of Rev 18:4 http://www.studylight.org/com/geb/view.cgi?book[Equal]re[AND]chapter[Equal]018[AND]verse[Equal]004 (view of the early church on Rev 18:4) The whole point of the matter is association. There are no personal attacks but doctrinal. As always, God has the final word, "come out of her". |
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