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41 | Who is speaking? | Dan 10:13 | terrib | 151979 | ||
Hi Kalos, I didn't look at previous chapters since the vision started in chap 10. From the description of the angel I almost thought it was the Son of God speaking because it is about the same as that in Revelations. But then the phrase "came to help me", then I thought, why would the Son need help. Thanks, terrib |
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42 | Sermon will be taught on thi answer | Matthew | terrib | 147838 | ||
Greetings Gordoncym20, I was wondering if your note was to be in the form of a question? Also, could you tell us who is going to give the sermon? Thanks, terrib |
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43 | g'day, this is just saying hello. | Matt 6:9 | terrib | 150112 | ||
Hi Matt, You wrote: "sometimes i sin, without realising it whether its my mouth that gives me trouble (swearing) or something i may do against the lord" Just by what you said in this post, you are realizing it! You are growing in the Lord. Look at the disciples, it took them three years to learn just a little about God, and still they were not all convinced. We all learn at different rates and by how much we are willing to let the Lord direct our lives. Jesus said: Joh 14:13 I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. Joh 14:14 If you ask me for anything in my name, I will do it. Joh 14:15 If you love me, keep my commandments. Joh 14:16 I will ask the Father to give you another Helper, to be with you always. Joh 14:17 He is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, for it neither sees him nor recognizes him. But you recognize him, for he abides with you and will be in you. So, in your devotions, ask, ask the Lord to help you. If we truly seek His ways, He will answer. And, you have probably heard it said that a baby must learn to crawl before he can walk. All things have their place and time. God has plenty of time but we are the ones that are on limited time, so keep pressing forward. And always acknowledge what He has done for you and thank Him. terrib |
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44 | what does God say about communication? | Matt 6:9 | terrib | 152421 | ||
Dear preciosa, RE: “communication being a leadership quality” A picture is worth a thousand words. In leadership, a leader will be communicating this picture; sound moral principle, unimpaired, completeness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity. (2 Timothy 3:17 KJV) “That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” A leader must communicate integrity first of all, for he will be communicating himself. (Psalms 25:21 NASB) Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, For I wait for You. (Proverbs 11:3 NASB) The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the crookedness of the treacherous will destroy them. "I am sure that in estimating every man's value either in private or public life, a pure integrity is the quality we take first into calculation, and that learning and talents are only the second." Thomas Jefferson, 1792 (Campus Crusade for Christ) Other aspects of leadership: Courage, Vision, Faithfulness, Availability, Teachability, Wisdom and Perseverance. For study, read 2 Timothy Communication: The act of imparting, conferring, or delivering, from one to another; as the communication of knowledge, opinions or facts. Know your material that you are trying to convey! (2 Timothy 2:15 KJV) Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Longfellow once said, "sometimes we may learn more from a man's errors, than from his virtues." Careful examination of the lives of several leaders described in the Old Testament indicates that the purpose of leadership is not fame, power, or fortune, but to lead people with truth and righteousness. Leaders, as well as ordinary people, must be ethical and should not cover up injustices, even on the part of loved ones. They must also realize that no good comes from being interested in vengeance and the settling of old scores. And lastly but most firstly: Pray and seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance in all your goings and comings and be willing to accept His direction. And when you have worn holes in the knees of your trousers, get up, put on a new pair and start again. (Luke 22:42b KJV) nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. Hope this helps, terrib |
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45 | On earth in earth | Matt 6:10 | terrib | 150152 | ||
Hi Tim, Yes, "...as in heaven also upon earth." That phraseology has a better value to me. That is what the ASV has, "as in heaven, so on earth." Thanks, terrib |
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46 | What importance is there in fasting | Matt 18:23 | terrib | 151864 | ||
Hello, I found this description of fasting on the net. Now, I'm not the best of orators, and I'm not illiterate (?). But, can someone explain what this is saying in simple English? "Finally, in the strict acceptation of the term, fasting denotes abstinence from food, and as such is an act of temperance finding its raison d'être in the dictates of natural law and its full perfection in the requirements of positive ecclesiastical legislation." terrib |
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47 | What importance is there in fasting | Matt 18:23 | terrib | 151872 | ||
Hi Doc, Thanks, Doc, kinda sorta did thunk so. Reminds me of : (1 Corinthians 14:11 KJV) Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me. terrib |
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48 | The gift of God | Mark 1:10 | terrib | 148839 | ||
Ray, Concerning Joh 4:10 (KJV) "Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water." You wrote: I see Jesus as saying, "If you had the living water -- if you knew the gift of God -- you would know who He is who is speaking to you." I wrote: I see the gift as being Jesus Himself and the salvation He offered the women through Him. I actually think that our meanings are the same except yours omits the “acceptance and repentance” or the “asking” aspect for the gift He was offering. For when I first learned of our Lord I was asking, asking for answers; answers to questions I really didn’t know. Then, after hearing of this gift and accepting what I heard and being made aware of my ways and repenting, the living water was given. And this is why He opened the dialog with this woman. The gifts of the above Scripture are all Jesus (not oneness); we cannot separate them? This is one of the great visual pictures of the grace of God. Perhaps a short history of the Samaritans would be advantageous to the other readers following this thread. Samaritans: The name given to the new and mixed inhabitants whom Esarhaddon (677 B.C.), the king of Assyria, brought from Babylon and other places and settled in the cities of Samaria, instead of the original inhabitants whom Sargon (721 B.C.) had removed into captivity (2Ki 17:24; compare Ezr 4:2, Ezr 4:9, Ezr 4:10). These strangers (compare Luk 17:18) amalgamated with the Jews still remaining in the land, and gradually abandoned their old idolatry and adopted partly the Jewish religion. After the return from the Captivity, the Jews in Jerusalem refused to allow them to take part with them in rebuilding the temple, and hence sprang up an open enmity between them. They erected a rival temple on Mount Gerizim, which was, however, destroyed by a Jewish king (130 B.C.). They then built another at Shechem. The bitter enmity between the Jews and Samaritans continued in the time of our Lord: the Jews had “no dealings with the Samaritans” (Joh 4:9; compare Luk 9:52, Luk 9:53). Our Lord was in contempt called “a Samaritan” (Joh 8:48). Many of the Samaritans early embraced the gospel (John 4:5-42; Act 8:25; Act 9:31; Act 15:3). Of these Samaritans there still remains a small population of about one hundred and sixty, who all reside in Shechem, where they carefully observe the religious customs of their fathers. They are the “smallest and oldest sect in the world.” (Easton’s Bible Dictionary) Jesus has always reached out to the politically incorrect and the socially poor. Without change, something sleeps deep inside us. (?) terrib |
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49 | The gift of God | Mark 1:10 | terrib | 148841 | ||
Ray, In my previous note I used "offered the women through Him". That should be "woman", singular, the person He was talking to. It was a typo. There goes my job as newspaper editor :-). terrib |
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50 | The gift of God | Mark 1:10 | terrib | 148896 | ||
Yes, I was wondering if any would recognize it. Indeed, we have awakened. For we have drank the Living Waters. terrib |
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51 | denominations_. | Mark 9:38 | terrib | 149045 | ||
Dearest denominations, Mar 9:38 And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us. Mar 9:39 But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. Mar 9:40 For he that is not against us is on our part. Mar 9:41 For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward. There are some who are so outrageously wedded to their own creed, and religious system, that they would rather let sinners perish than suffer those who differ from them to become the instruments of their salvation. Even the good that is done they either deny or suspect, because the person does not follow them. This also is vanity and an evil disease. And sometimes the eye will say to the foot, I have no need of you. And when the foot gets cut off the whole body suffers. Tolerate one another and if subjects become intolerable to one or the other then do not discuss them. If my brother does not partake of the things on the table that is before me, then I will not partake either, lest he stumbles. Forbearance is a life style not an art. Parting is not an option it is an escape. terrib |
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52 | denominations_. | Mark 9:38 | terrib | 149069 | ||
Hi Doc, From reading most of the thread on denominations, the theme has been that of doctrines and not of unbelievers. If it were talking about heathens, sects or cults then 2 Cor. 6 would apply. Not everyone in the body of Christ is at the same level. We each have our own faith as we will and as Christ has given to us. Some are at a point where the Holy Spirit has not educated them yet or as Paul puts it, still drinking milk. And this will depend upon their willingness to move forward which again Paul exhorts us to move on, (Heb 6:1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Heb 6:2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.) But, they are still our brothers and we should lift them up to the Lord. Not keep slicing each other’s throat, especially in public that it may destroy any. For, I too am your brother and when observing behavior or spirit that is not profitable it is the duty of a brother to exhort others. Just as we all have seen exhortation on the forum before, this is no new thing. It is not the way of salvation that has come under fire but the more meaty aspects of our Christian walk. If I said that Adam had red skin, someone would ask what shade of red. It’s called the splitting of hairs or endless genealogies. But divisions about things are not healthy to another's walk. I don’t believe that I am the only one reading between the lines, am I? A really regrettable item is the grate one gets dragged over when someone tries to point out heretical doctrines of a Very Popular Church. The forum calls this a type of bashing but Rev. 18:4 warns to come out of her. (And I did read a couple of posts ago where you did an excellent job about many being burned for one’s belief.) But, this also is our vocation. There are some very intelligent folks here and their wisdom shines through and we are all blessed by their wisdom and this is a great gift from our Father. There are also many, “I believe it says” types also, giving opinions that are unfounded or un-researched. If Paul were alive today and was writing an epistle to the church based on his readings of some postings, surely his tone would not be as gentle. With a sincere desire to see the church fitted together, terrib Thanks for your wisdom, you are one of those I mentioned above. Now, don't go out and buy a new hat. :-) |
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53 | help | Luke 11:2 | terrib | 149366 | ||
Hello Mommapbs, As always your grace shines through. The thanks goes to our Master mommapbs. A helper I am, as the Holy Spirit has bestowed on me. Yes, the need to encourage, after all the batting of Scripture about and all the he said she said few responses actually went to the person that asked the question, as usual. Maybe if we were all linguistically perfect we could solve this problem. One person's experience is not to take precedence over the other. As the Spirit works with each of us individually, so our experiences will be different than that of someone else’s. Does this make it wrong? Does this make the Word of God wrong? Are visions and dreams gone? Everybody went off on the subject of devotional prayer and the inquirer didn't say what kind of prayer. Would that be a little presumptuous? And someone’s experiences lead to a disaster of innuendoes and exclusion and admonitions. And, now, what did the inquirer get out of this? Mass Confusion! Are we here to seek our own righteousness or the uplifting of the brethren? For shame on the body of Christ for the constant bickering! It is my way or else! And Scola Scripturuim Sriptiticum Scriptactum El Craptum! And all these 64 dollar words that make one look important. Jesus spoke simple words so the simple things of the world could understand, but it was folly to the high-minded. Pardon me for being so blunt, but it just makes me sick. And if there are those that have a problem about it, take it up with the Lord and see what He says. Oh, I forgot, He doesn’t talk to His Children, sorry. terrib Should I change my name now or should I just start singing, Baa baa _ _ have you any wool? |
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54 | The origin of God and His identity. | John 1:1 | terrib | 150761 | ||
Hi BradK, Where in the Scriptures does it say when God created the angels? Where do the Scriptures say that God was alone before the world was created? terrib |
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55 | The origin of God and His identity. | John 1:1 | terrib | 150778 | ||
Hi WOS, I'm sure you noticed that Hebrews 1:14 says that the angels were sent forth to minister "for" the heirs and not "to" the heirs since the heirs were seen before the world was, (Eph 1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world...). Anyway the point I was getting at with BradK was with the article he referenced: "Arthur Pink in his wonderful, time-tested exposition, "The Attributes of God", comments on the Solitariness of God:", because I think it quite presumptuous because it stated that God was alone before the world was created and that there were no angels and I just wanted some Scriptural references. Thanks for your answer, terrib |
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56 | The origin of God and His identity. | John 1:1 | terrib | 150779 | ||
Hi BradK, Thanks for the verses. I guess I didn't mention the purpose for the questions in my other post, sorry. Sometimes I get pretty well focused on some things and I write as though a conversation is in progress. I was mostly referencing the article you posted: "Arthur Pink in his wonderful, time-tested exposition, "The Attributes of God", comments on the Solitariness of God:", because I thought it was quite presumptuous for it to state that God was alone before the world was created and that there were no angels and I just wanted some Scriptural references. Just from seeing the love He has for us just doesn't seem like a God that would be without objects for Him to display His affection toward. Truly we see darkly, terrib |
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57 | The origin of God and His identity. | John 1:1 | terrib | 150785 | ||
Hi BradK, RE post: "The hard thing for us to grasp is that "it is impossible to bring the Almighty under obligations to the creature; God gains nothing from us". (See Rom. 11:34-35)" Yes, absolutely! And that was never an intension in any of my posts, and I hope none other on this forum. Indeed the best is in the next verse: Rom 11:36(KJV) “For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.” I think what got me to meditate on these things is what is said in Jude 1:6: "And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day." The phrase "but left" really grabbed me, as being on their own accord did they leave. And the Scriptures do not say when this happened but we see the Tempter in the garden with Adam and Eve, so I was deducing that they would have left "their first estate" before the creation of the world. Since the command to Adam was to be fruitful and multiply, which had not happen yet, which in itself may not be correct because we see Adam had other children which may not be mentioned because of importance of lineage, but surely the firstborn of man is usually mentioned in Scripture and would most likely have been mentioned and rightly so Cain is (Gen 4:1). Since the command be fruitful and multiply was given (Gen 1:28), and being still the sixth day, the assertion here is that Adam was physically able to perform this function. So, since Adam and Eve had not yet acquired any offspring the time in the garden before expulsion seems to have been short.(?) Since the abode of the angels was next to the throne of God (Rev 7:11) it is hard to conceive that in such a magnificent realm the angels would find themselves leaving the Throne of God in such a short period of time that it took to create the world, if the angels were created at this time, to the time of the tempting in the garden. Although, possibly through jealousy of seeing the power and creation of God may have seduced them to leave as we see some of the people in the New Testament desiring the power of God after seeing the miracles performed by the apostles (seven sons of Sceva). And so, we meditate on these things and worship our Lord and behold His grace and Majesty. If God wanted us to know what He did before the creation He would have told us for He is not a God of deception but of Truth. And yet in certain words and phrases used by the Holy Spirit in Scripture, God has given us certain impressions that demand our thoughts to be on Him and we see this through much of the poetry of David in the psalms and how he meditated on the Greatness of God using metaphors and similes. To be able to see the pulsing of the cells of a tree pumping water from deep inside the earth to the very tip of the highest branch and bringing life, to the constant orbit of the solar bodies is truly God’s Magnificence. And how much more are we than they! Nothing of the above is, in any way, to be rendered as taking anything away from the Throne of Grace and His purpose in us through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. I am awake, He is there. I am asleep, He is there. I am alive, He is there. I am dead, He is there. I am alive again for He is there. terrib |
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58 | The origin of God and His identity. | John 1:1 | terrib | 150833 | ||
Hi WOS, Thank you for the Scripture verses. Job 38:6 Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; Job 38:7 When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? And so it is said: Jer 10:12 He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion. Psa 145:6 And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness. Your brother, terrib |
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59 | Free gift of God | John 3:15 | terrib | 152602 | ||
Hi Seedling, You wrote: "There is also another verse states that no principalities nor trials and tribulations can take us from God's hands. Does anyone know where that verse is?" (Romans 8:38 KJV) For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, (Romans 8:39 KJV) Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. terrib |
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60 | Free gift of God | John 3:15 | terrib | 152717 | ||
Hi Doc, Basically the same thing happened at our church. A man and his wife walked in and sat down. In the middle of the Pastor's sermon the man got up and walked out of the auditorium. Gently, the Pastor excused himself, right in the middle of the sermon, and went outside to talk to the man. The man was in his car behind the wheel waiting for his wife. The Pastor asked him what was wrong, and the man said, "I don't believe this stuff and never will". He fell against the steering wheel dead that very moment. (Psalms 66:5 KJV) Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men. terrib |
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