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41 | Purpose Driven Life? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101748 | ||
I think I just shot myself in the foot! Is this book being studied in Sunday School only and Not during the worship service? If so, I don't have a problem. Sorry, John |
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42 | What is an Apostle? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101766 | ||
Chapter and verse, please. John |
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43 | Purpose Driven Life? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101817 | ||
Dear Norrie, It tells me that your church may be on a slippery slope. I pray God will use this situation as a means by which you will be blessed. I've been in a similar circumstance. God used it to bring me to a greater knowledge of Himself. James 1:2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, John |
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44 | Purpose Driven Life? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101860 | ||
Dear Norrie, Tim has made some excellent observations and I agree with him up to a point. That point, for me, is when the gospel ceases to be preached. I left my former church because false doctrines were being taught. Worship had degraded into entertainment. Emotionalism was equated with spirituality. I spoke to the pastor, but was not satisfied with his response. It pained me to leave, but I had no choice. I could'nt go there again. I just could'nt bring myself to listen to the man-pleasing drivel any longer! God moved me to a new church. If He wills that you move on (as He did me) you will feel much the same way as I did. You just won't be able to worship there any longer. Trust in Him, John |
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45 | Will suicide condem my soul to hell? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101864 | ||
Dear George, If something which I have said has touched your heart, it was not me but Christ who lives in me. Nevertheless, I thank you again for your kind words. Your brother in Christ, John |
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46 | Purpose Driven Life? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101872 | ||
"If it ever gets like you described, I'll be out of there". God willing of course... John |
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47 | Purpose Driven Life? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101897 | ||
"what was the false doctrine that was being taught?" The Pastor had become enthralled with the teaching that came out of the Vineyard movement. He longed for a "Laughing Revival" to manifest itself at his church as well. The worship sevices, which had been joyful, began to become frenzied as the "worship team" whipped the congregation to greater heights of emotional out-pouring. He also(from the pulpit) praised Ken Copeland and Benny Hinn as "great men of God". As to the teaching being overtly heretical, perhaps I went too far. In retrospect it may have been more hysterical than heretical. It seemed that God was always changing the sermon on him. At least that was his claim. "God told me this and God told me that" was a constant refrain. I called him to express my concern over recommending men of such dubious theology and pointed out some of their more outlandish teaching. His reply to me was to "eat the meat and spit out the bones". I resigned my membership in the church and God blessed us with a sound church and pastor. We sought membership and after a six week instruction on the teaching of the church, and upon confessing our total reliance on Christ before the congregation, we were recieved into local body of Christ at Desert Springs Presbyterian Church of America. God has been extremely gracious to my wife and I, who neither deserve nor merit His blessings. Soli Deo Gloria! John |
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48 | What is an Apostle? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101983 | ||
Dear Taleb, I was thinking about how to illustrate the distinction between "Apostle" (the foundation layers, miracle workers, infallible writers) and apostles (sent ones). I believe it is essential to the church today to understand that no one living today (or since the death of the Apostle John) has held that office as it was held by those "Apostles" 2000 years ago. No, the foundation has been laid, and all who build upon it are wise. The danger of believing that Apostleship exists today, as it did then, is that anyone could claim to be an "Apostle" and demand that his words be taken as Scripture. Joseph Smith for example! If the church asks you to take a message across town to another church, does that make you an Angel? :-) John Reformed |
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49 | Please I'm looking for your opinion! | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101992 | ||
Hi Ed, While there is some truth in what the writer says, I find it overly critical; an idictment of all people, in all churches in America. That is obviously not the case. The tone of the writer is somewhat self-righteouss. He complains, but offers nothing but complaints as if he is above it all! I thought that Satan was the accuser of the brethren. I know...I've been guilty of complaining and hand wringing also. But that don't make it right! Which one of us does not pray and long for God to give us the strength and grace to live our lives as Christ led His? We all desire a much greater degree of holiness and obediance to be manifested in our walk of faith. Listen! God is on His throne. He is ruling over His creation and He will accomplish all His good pleasure. That is the great comfort that the saints stand on. Things may look grim and the church may seem to be tottering on the brink, but Praise God, He will hold us up by His power and might and we will see the final victory! Things looked pretty bad to God's children after the crucifixtion also...It was Friday...but Sunday was coming. Take courage. The angels of the Lord are encamped all around us and we're all in this fight together. Your brother in Christ, John |
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50 | Please I'm looking for your opinion! | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 102001 | ||
Ammenment to previous post: I said the writer did not offer an answer. I was wrong. He did cite faith as the answer. I agree that faith is the answer... but faith in God and not our own ability to summon up faith by "paying the price". The writer said "We can...if we are willing..". I could'nt disagree more. "God willing", it seems to me, is far and away the most appropriate way to phrase it. Christianity is not a "pick yourself up by your bootstraps" religion. John |
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51 | Please I'm looking for your opinion! | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 102031 | ||
Hi Ed, He's probably neither an accuser or a watchman. I think he's just upset. Many of us are. The question is...is God upset? I don't believe that he is upset. In fact I'm certain that He has not changed His eternal plan one iota. Neither do I believe that we, apart from grace, can hit a lick Now...don't be shocked...but, I'm not into kismet or fatalism. Not one who says "Why pray? If God wants something to happen, it will happen regardless of my prayers." What I do believe is that God ordains our prayers as a means by which His will is manifested on Earth. "Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven". I also hold that every good work which God has ordained for us to do will be done. How? By giving us the opportunity, the desire, the ability and every tool we need to accomplish it. Can we take credit for it? No, because it is not ourselves that have done it, but Christ in us! I think we lose sight of that fact from time to time. Matt 16:18 "I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. Num 23:19 "God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? What we need Is some good old fashioned exhortation from the Word of God. That comfort that causes our hope to rise in or breast, that causes us to quit looking down at our shoes but instead, lifts up our heads toward Heaven from whence our salvaion comes! Glory to God! John God Bless, John |
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52 | Please I'm looking for your opinion! | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 102032 | ||
Hi Ed, I'm with Augustine, in saying, command what You will and grant what you command. Augustine, as you know, felt that apart from grace we could not do what God commands. I may be willing but unable to obey. God might call me to preach in Saudi Arabia, but, if He does not supply the means for me to do so, I'm not even going to be able to get out of my chair! Zech 4:6,7 Then he said to me, "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel saying, 'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the LORD of hosts. 'What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain; and he will bring forth the top stone with shouts of "Grace, grace to it!""' He could have said the same thing to John or Ed. John |
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53 | MARK 16:16: Was it perverted? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 102040 | ||
Hi George, Have you ever considered that repentance may be an evidence of salvation rather than a requirement? Acts 11:18 When they heard this, they quieted down and glorified God, saying, "Well then, God has granted to the Gentiles also the repentance that leads to life." 2 Tim 2:25 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, The Bible says that repentance is granted by God. When a person is granted something it means that before recieving it, they did not have it. It had to be bestowed upon them. What do you think? Brother John |
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54 | Please I'm looking for your opinion! | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 102129 | ||
Dear Ed, Num 23:19 "God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? Even Billy makes foolish comments at times. John |
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55 | Please I'm looking for your opinion! | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 102131 | ||
Dear Ed, You said "I have absolutely no doubt God is in control of tomorrow however I do believe prayer changes things. Which occurs first? I think you find yourself in the old chicken and egg go around." Not me...I don't concern myself with whether or not God has ordained our prayers. I know that He has! You see, we really do not know how to pray as we should. That is why God's Spirit within us intercedes on our behalf. I believe that our prayers are "good works" which God has pre-pared before hand for us to do. It is possible that I am wrong. But until God reveals my error to me, I am bound by my consciece to follow the light that I have been given. You said yourself that you don't know for sure; you called it " the old chicken and egg go around." Forgive me Ed, but you rarely get what I say right. I never said that prayer is ineffective or does'nt change things, which your post infers my position to be. I simply believe that my prayers are a result of the Holy Spirit's moving in my heart and His interceding of my prayers in such a way (ineffable groanings of the Spirit) that they are effective because they are God speaking to Himself through me. Is it possible to change God's mind? No! He is immutable and changeth not. He is omniscient and knows EVERYTHING from alpha to omega. He does'nt need to be informed or advised by anyone. He knows our needs before we do, and has known them throughout eternity! Our prayers are for our benefit. God uses them as a means for us to have communion with Him. They are a comfort and joy for the saint. They give us an outlet for our hopes and fears. They provide us an opportunity to have an audience with The Lord God,the Creator and Ruler of All that exists, our loving Father. It was His good pleasure for us to be co-workers with Him in the working out of His eternal plan. But God is not dependent on us. His plan will not fail because we are at times dis-obediant or lazy. No...His will will be done. God Bless Ed, John |
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56 | Is God subject to change? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 102135 | ||
Does God change His mind based on new information? Can man influence God to repent of something that God had intended? Or is there another explanation why for passages such as Amos 7:6? I have my own ideas on the question but would be interested in hearing your reasoning as well. Thanks, John Reformed |
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57 | Please I'm looking for your opinion! | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 102138 | ||
Ed, Can you even imagine God apologizing to anybody for anything? God forbid! Of course, Reverand Graham was surely speaking "tongue in cheek", nevertheless it was an ill-advised jest. We are all mere humans. John |
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58 | Is God subject to change? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 102147 | ||
Dear Tim, "Scripture is clear that God's nature never changes. However, His interactions with man do seem to change." I cannot comprehend Omniscience facing anything of an unexpected nature. "There are only two ways to explain passages like Amos 7:6 (that I can think of). Either, God never really changed His mind, and Scripture lied." Well Tim, I know you believe that Scripture never lies, so your explation must be, as you said "God never really changed His mind, Or, at least some of God's interactions with man are conditional and dependent upon our responses to Him." But, is it not true that God has always known what all nations would do? He knew before He created them whether or not they would repent; Did'nt He? It seems to me that Jer. 18: 5-10 is God proclaiming His sovereign power. If any nation shall repents (after recieving His warning) of evil they will be spared from disaster. Could it not be that God is simply telling Israel the principles by which He rules over peoples and nations? J.I. Packer, in "Knowing God", makes the following statement: Repenting means revising one's judgement and changing one's plan of action. God never does this. He never needs to, for His plans are made on a basis of complete knowledge and control which extends to all things past, present and future, so that there can be no sudden emergencies or unexpected developments to take Him by surprise. Could it be that Amos was employing a "manner of speaking" when He said: The LORD changed His mind about this. (?) John |
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59 | Please I'm looking for your opinion! | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 102148 | ||
Yes Ed, I did undertand the intent of Rev. Graham's remark whe He made it. I just wish He had made His point in a different way. John |
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60 | Is God subject to change? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 102157 | ||
Thanks Tim, However, the question remains...How could it be that an omniscient and omnipotent Being find Himself in a circumstance which required Him to alter a plan that has existed throughout eternity? God's plan flexible? Sorry Tim, but God knew what amos would say already and He also knew what His own resonse would be as well. So that must have been part of His plan also...to have Amos plead and for Himself to consent to his plea. Don't you think so? John |
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