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41 | worship in front of a wooden cross | 2 Kin 18:4 | Lissamz | 146074 | ||
Hi Jobi! I don't have an exact yes/no answer for you, but my personal experience has been that I cannot sleep well (without having ludicrous dreams that make me toss and turn all night), but am able to sleep quite well with my Bible. (And I have a lot of them!, so it really doesn't matter which one) Do I worship my Bible? No, not at all. I just have the comfort of knowing if I awake in the middle of the night w/ these dreams, that the Word is near and I have quick access. (I even have tabs on my "emergency phone numbers" that encourage me to cry out to God for help in my time of need. So, I guess some might object to the above, saying I put too much power in the Bible. But it's that God put much power into His Word: Jer. 23:29 " "Is not my word like fire," declares the LORD , "and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?" Luke 24:32 "They said to one another, "Were not our hearts burning within us while He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?" Psalm 119:93 "I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have given me life." John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." 1 Pet 1:23 "having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever," Acts 19:20 "In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power." So, maybe I should rephrase for the ones that would need a basic blanket statement. It's not sleeping with the Bible, it is knowing the Word of God is near and easily accessible. hidden in Christ, Lissa |
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42 | Diff. btw receiving and being filled | Luke 11:13 | Lissamz | 146006 | ||
I read this posting that you have and would like to ask you the basis therefore on the Scripture concerning being filled with the Holy Spirit: Acts 9:17 "So Ananias departed and entered the house, and after laying his hands on him said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit." And Acts 13:52 "And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit." What is the difference between a believer receiving the Holy Spirit at conversion and being "filled" with the Holy Spirit? (A little background on reason for question: I have been saved since 2000 and only recently at an evening church service, actually asked the LORD to fill me with the Holy Spirit, after much prayer focused on being filled with the Holy Spirit in the last 6 months and finally I have had a life-altering change in my relationship with being fully aware of the Presence of the LORD in my life. I don't know what to account for this change, but the "filling" of the Holy Spirit.) Thanks! |
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43 | Jesus not Legalism!! | 1 Cor 7:15 | Lissamz | 144011 | ||
EdB, As I previously posted: I responded to Doc, on my issue. Teaching or leading in the Word, cannot be done biblically apart from the love of God. We cannot remove God's Love from Truth, nor can we remove God's Truth from His Love. It is even hard for me to do this! I cry out to Him for help in this area, but I do know one thing- Eph. 4:15 "Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ." (NIV) "Rather, let our lives lovingly [a]express truth [in all things, speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly]. Enfolded in love, let us grow up in every way and in all things into Him Who is the Head, [even] Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One)." (AMP) Love for God first through Jesus, His Son and the indwelling Holy Spirit, and next for our fellow man is our foundation, and this is totally biblical and found all throughout the Word. |
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44 | some people say you must speak in tongue | 1 Cor 12:4 | Lissamz | 143934 | ||
Hank, Good evening brother, I wanted to personally commend you on your stance of "the ones I simply don't understand." I've heard Beth Moore state, "When you see something or hear something that is not neccessarily laid out in the Word or you don't understand it, know enough about God, that you trust His heart to perfectly know what is His perfect knowledge in the matter." (paraphased) I find this little tidbit, can easily stop the arguing and fussing! Blessings to you from the Father. |
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45 | Jesus not Legalism!! | 1 Cor 7:15 | Lissamz | 143929 | ||
Additional note: Biblical love has nothing to do with my "feelings' or anyone elses, it is a choice of freewill. I walk by faith, not sight (or feelings for that matter.) Because my feelings aren't true, God is True. |
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46 | Jesus not Legalism!! | 1 Cor 7:15 | Lissamz | 143928 | ||
BradK, I responded to Doc, on my issue. Teaching or leading in the Word, cannot be done biblically apart from the love of God. We cannot remove God's Love from Truth, nor can we remove God's Truth from His Love. It is even hard for me to do this! I cry out to Him for help in this area, but I do know one thing- Eph. 4:15 "Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ." (NIV) "Rather, let our lives lovingly [a]express truth [in all things, speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly]. Enfolded in love, let us grow up in every way and in all things into Him Who is the Head, [even] Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One)." (AMP) Love for God first through Jesus, His Son and the indwelling Holy Spirit, and next for our fellow man is our foundation, and this is totally biblical and found all throughout the Word. |
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47 | Jesus not Legalism!! | 1 Cor 7:15 | Lissamz | 143926 | ||
Doc, I understand what you are saying and I see your viewpoint, but to attempt to teach or lead in the Word apart from the Love of God, simply is unbiblical and is not an excuse to teach or lead without the foundation of love. |
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48 | Jesus not Legalism!! | 1 Cor 7:15 | Lissamz | 143910 | ||
Hello Again Saints, Small addition: LOVE is ACTION. The LORD loved us, so He sent Jesus to die for our sins. He didn't simply look down and say "I really love them, but they're still going to hell, because they are wicked and sinful." HE DID SOMETHING!! Stating I love you, is exactly that, stating. The LOVE of GOD is ACTIVE! Try letting the Holy Spirit cultivate this agape love in your life and see what a blessing it is to you and others, but most importantly how it glorifies the LORD and His LOVE for us. Jesus didn't die for laws, He fulfilled the Law Himself, He died for people. |
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49 | Jesus not Legalism!! | 1 Cor 7:15 | Lissamz | 143909 | ||
Hello Saints, I was highly surprised when I read the posts here on the subject of divorce. 1 Cor. 7 and Matt 19 and Mark 10 are places where you can get the Lord's viewpoint of divorce and remarriage. I am appalled, though, at the answers concerning women and children that are being abused and the staunch, legalistic approaches that conclude that women remain in these marriages no matter what. This is simply ridiculous. So many Christians are so far off base. You simply CANNOT understand or teach Scripture without the underlying principle of LOVE. People so easily forget the compassion, mercy, grace, and abounding LOVE, shown to them when the Lord received them. But yet, I do know that you must be grounded in more than the "Bible", you must first be grounded in LOVE- see 1Jn 2:5-6 "but whoever keeps His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected. By this we know that we are in Him: the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked." When I see the Lord in the Bible, I see that He is Perfectly Just and Holy, but also that He is Perfectly Loving and Merciful. I realize that it is hard for mere mortal, sinful man to "see" this and often times, the Bible becomes the means for these power and righteous driven people. Ps. 139:1-4 reads " O LORD , you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD." The LORD God Almighty knows the thoughts, but also the intents behind those thoughts. (I think some forget this one, sometimes!) He cannot be fooled or manipulated. People need to learn to love one another and stop doing the Holy Spirit's job of conviction! (Can I get an Amen?!) Let us stop trying to be GOD and love one another that the love of Christ flowing through the Holy Spirit would draw other's to want to know the love, joy, and peace we experience, that by God's mercies He might save them. Where is the focus?? On self and "knowledge" of the Bible? Or on Jesus and His love shown through the Scriptures? Remember the Scripture: Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance? (Rom. 2:4) How about meditating on that Word, before posting hurtful, legalistic, self-righteous, manipulated Scriptures, absent of the LOVE of the LORD!! |
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50 | Meditating on the Word | Ps 1:2 | Lissamz | 142783 | ||
Hello Saints, This has been an in-depth study of mine over this verse. I have always looked at the Jewish people that stand before the Wailing Wall, seemingly "mumbling" and even studied 1 Samuel 1:12-13 with Hannah's prayer for God to open her womb and Eli's negative reply. So, I've been a little self-concscience and stand-offish about the topic of spoken "prayer". Then, to my surprise I discovered that the word meditate in Hebrew does equte to meaning "mumble" or "speak to one's self". So, therefore I conclude this means speaking the Word outloud, (not neccessarily yelling it, of course.) I have began to pray from the Word a lot more and find that the Spirit will give utterance during my times of prayer flying me through other Scriptures that my prayers are more Christ-centered and Christ-glorifying. I wouldn't equate what I have discovered through the Word with the new, fad-ish "name-it-claim-it" movement, but would like to know if there are any other saints that have found this to be true and have begun to have a more Spirit-led and Christ-centered prayer life, by meditating on Scripture, not to get understanding (though, I do know that understanding and wisdom of the Word, also is a function of the Holy Spirit because of Col. 2:2 "that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ" But in the realm of meditation-led prayer, I have definitely noticed that since I've been a place of total dependence and desire for God, I have seen great increase in other places, but more noticably here. And through this, I'm praying that my fruitfulness would increase to His glory and His alone!! Hallelujah! God is so good and great! |
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51 | Praising and Satan Fleeing?? | Ps 22:3 | Lissamz | 137636 | ||
Brothers and Sisters, I truly love this verse! I heard something, though, from my mother-in-law about this verse that I wanted to clarify. She says that when spiritual warfare is at it's worse, praise the Lord!! (Which I believe she is correct- we should always praise the Holy One, no matter what the situation.) But the comment she made was this "When we praise the Lord and begin to worship, Satan flees." Is this Biblical?? I do know that Satan can be in the Presence of the Lord (in Job), but I do not know of any verse supporting this comment. I do realize though that she could be referencing to the fact that it so upsets Satan to see and hear glory given to God that he hightails it out of there! Anyway, verses or comments are appreciated!! God bless and shine His countenance upon you all! hidden in Christ, Lissa |
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52 | What is true worship? | John 4:23 | Lissamz | 137463 | ||
Searcher56, Praise the Lord for your insight on worship. I myself tend to "cry" when in the Presence of the Lord, but realize that there are those who react differently. I've heard Pastor Paul Shepperd from the Enduring Truth ministry make the comment "Some people look as if they have been baptized in lemon juice, but my salvation brings me joy and makes me want to smile and give glory to God!" According to the Bible, even in Acts 3:8, it says "And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God." Is this how I worship?? Nope, it's sure not. But we have to realize that God judges the hearts of men. For my brothers and sisters that very well may leap and dance in praise and worship of God, praise be to God!! I seriously doubt that when they enter into His Presence that He will command them to stop moving or rebuke them for worshiping Him wrong. He made us all different and those differences are found in how we express our love and worship of the Holy One. hidden in Christ, Lissa |
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53 | Study Bible | 2 Tim 2:15 | Lissamz | 137382 | ||
Jayram, Thanks for answering I looked this Bible up online to price it and I found some weird "stuff" about it. Here's the article, http://www.ovrlnd.com/FalseDoctrine/drakesbible.html Can you look this up in your Dake Bible and tell me if this is true or not?? I don't believe everything I see on the internet and since you have one would like to know if it is actually in there. hidden in Christ, Lissa |
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54 | What is true worship? | John 4:23 | Lissamz | 137381 | ||
Greetings adeakin, Ps 51:16-17 reads "For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God [are] a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise." Ps 24:3-6 says "Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. This [is] the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah." I'm pointing out these Scriptures, because they are the true definition of worship according to the Word of God. Going to church on Sunday is not worship, or singing religious songs, God wants the heart and when we are worshiping God with ALL of our hearts, minds, and souls- then we enter into true worship. Rev. 4:9-11 "And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created." Is 6:2-3 "Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, [is] the LORD of hosts: the whole earth [is] full of his glory." These passages show the reverence and awe of the worship of the Holy One. Finally, what is not true worship? Matt 15:8-9 tells us " This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching [for] doctrines the commandments of men." And I must say I absolutely cling to this Scripture at times. Using it to examine my own heart, that my worship would not be vain, but acceptable and a pleasing sacrifice offered to the Lord. And lastly, a small note, I've "heard" people that have a strict set of "rules" that they believe should govern corporate worship- no music, no dancing, no clapping, no shouting and such. And I've always wondered what they are going to do when they get to heaven and the clappers, shouters, dancers, and musical instrumentalist are right there along with them praising the Lord!! If the worship is from the heart, God knows, for He knows all "for the Father seeketh such to worship him." (John 4:23) So, it's the heart the Lord is looking for. Just read His Word and He tells you so. God Bless and keep you. hidden in Christ, Lissa |
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55 | Study Bible | 2 Tim 2:15 | Lissamz | 137376 | ||
Brothers and Sisters, This is not actually a question about this verse, but is a pertinent. I am looking for a KJV study Bible and have been told to steer clear of the Scofield line. I already own NASB, KJV, and NKJV versions. I am trying to see if any of you own a Thompson Chain-Reference and if so, if it is a study Bible that contains notes that stick to the word of God and rightly divide the Word. Thanks! hidden in Christ, Lissa |
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56 | to serve god | Matthew | Lissamz | 136925 | ||
AO (I'm at work and the reason I can be on the PC at work is a long story..LOL) But Amen to your discourse above, that is true. I also love to look at Eph. 1:15 "For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints" and I've heard from several teachers, that in this verse we can see that the Ephesians love the Lord, because they love the saints. I have seen this with the fellowship I attend now. It is not enough to say that "I love the Lord", but you must love the saints and sinners also. So, I totally agree. Also, Jesus says in Jn 14:15 "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments", therein is the true test of our words, for of our words James says in James 3:8 "But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison. With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the likeness of God;" So, I definitely agree that the fruits of the Spirit will be manifest and "back-up" the statement "I love God." hidden in Christ, Lissa P.S. God has wonderfully blessed you with a love for His Word. Praise God that you have the promise of walking the "smooth path." |
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57 | References to His Command | Ps 27:8 | Lissamz | 136919 | ||
Thanks AO, verses 1 Chr 16:11 and Pro 8:17 helped out a lot. That was actually what I was looking for. God Bless hidden in Christ, Lissa |
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58 | References to His Command | Ps 27:8 | Lissamz | 136915 | ||
Saints, I've been studying this verse and have found no reference verses for "When You said, "Seek My Face" I looked in the NASB, NKJV, and the KJV. Also, looked in my concordance under "seek" and "face" with no luck. If any of you know of any verses that relate to this passage of Scripture and the command of the Lord to seek His face, please refer me to them. hidden in Christ, Lissa |
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59 | to serve god | Matthew | Lissamz | 136914 | ||
In John 4:23 Jesus says (But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.) About service, I think that the greatest service we can do as Christians is to worship God (and I'm not talking about church services!) Worship of the One True God to me means EVERYTHING I do, say, think should be an active worship of God. By this, give glory, honor, and credit to God. There are numerous passages in the Bible of how we can serve God, but I would definitely refer to Isaiah 1:16-17 and Psalm 51:17- these passages refer to active worship (which, like I said before I equate with service) and not the worship that we would like to DO all the time. Why?? Because God wants the heart. Not the outward appearance of "service" or "worship", but the true, spiritual worship or service that comes from loving Him with all of our hearts, with all of our soul, and all of our mind, because this is the first and greatest commandment. (Matt 22:37-38) So, for your answer- to serve God is to worship Him, with every single ounce and fiber of our being, because even in our creation, we were created for this purpose and from true worship flows perfect, acceptable service. Hidden in Christ, Lissa |
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60 | Mark 14:1 1 It was now two days before | John | Lissamz | 136913 | ||
Felix T, From what I understand, there was three- Jn 2:23, Jn 6:4, Jn 12:1 (which of course was His last Passover during His ministry). hopefully, someone else can find them in the other Gospels for you, but I knew about the ones in John. hidden in Christ, Lissa |
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