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41 | How do I tell if she is Christian? | John 1:17 | meta | 221372 | ||
Hi Keliy, First, There are ways to minister to her to see her blossom however the first thing you must do is to step back from the process and allow the Holy Spirit do do His work. God can and will transform her into the image of Christ if she has truly received Christ. Church and bible study are true benefits in our lives and are part of a healthy relationship with Christ however they cannot be pushed onto someone and they can become much more attractive to her but not by pushing. That will result in her rejecting both as they become more and more distasteful. They are a reminder that she is seen as not good enough to please someone. First you and then sadly God as well. Jesus Christ knows how to get to everyone's heart and He gives us clues also. For now unconditional love and acceptance (like He has for you) is the thing that will allow her to grow. Certainly Christ is doing things below the surface that you cannot see. If your focus could become what God is doing and what He is pleased with instead of what he is not doing, it would go a long way towards her freedom in Christ. It will take the Lord to reveal some of these to you. Don't get me wrong. This is not easy. I am not implying that you are harsh or unloving or judgemental. In fact it is obvious that you are in fact compassionate and caring. This a common ploy of the enemy and thank God He gives us strategy to defeat him. Second, Prayer is a powerful weapon in these matters. Again it relys the Holy Spirit to do things we cannot do. The first part of prayer being thanks giving. Thanks giving for everything that is good in her will go a long way to opening your eyes to what God is up to. If you look and act like Christ and if you carry the fragrance of His presence it will allow her to not fight back against what she perceives as not being accepted as she is. You can also bless her spirit with the prayer of Eph 3:14-21 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God. Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us,to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. I have much more that I would like to share and questions for you as well however I do not think the forum is the place for it as it is for study of the scriptures, not counseling. I am not clear how things work If it is appropriate to exchange email addresses perhaps someone can help us with that if you are interested. "Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be granted you. Bless you Meta |
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42 | Jewish law during the millenium | Bible general Archive 4 | meta | 221353 | ||
Yes, I metapost but it didn't have much to say. Thanks Meta |
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43 | Are we to be under a spiritual covering? | 2 Tim 2:15 | meta | 221348 | ||
Hello Brad, Yes it helps. I was asking a question to get views. I am not stating that I think such a thing is healthy or scriptural. I believe your view is correct. 1 Tim 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, Thank you for the quick reply Meta |
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44 | Jewish law during the millenium | Bible general Archive 4 | meta | 221347 | ||
Excellent keliy, Thank you. That was very well put. You are right I ought not to have said " I am certain that you are not aware of what you are saying " That was presumptuous and inaccurate. Forgive me. Also when it comes to sympathize I may have over reacted. Here is a definition. 1. To feel or express compassion, as for another's suffering; commiserate. 2. To share or understand the feelings or ideas of another: sympathized with the goals of the committee. 3. To be in accord; correspond. My reaction was due to the fact that I am more familiar with definition #1. That I could not come under. However #2 and #3 are uses I can receive. Thanks again Meta |
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45 | Are we to be under a spiritual covering? | Not Specified | meta | 221343 | ||
Are we to be under a spiritual covering? Is it scriptural? Can we have accountability without covering? |
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46 | Are we to be under a spiritual covering? | 2 Tim 2:15 | meta | 221345 | ||
Are we to be under a spiritual covering? Is it scriptural? Can we have accountability without covering? |
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47 | Jewish law during the millenium | Bible general Archive 4 | meta | 221339 | ||
Hi Keliy, You are not gruff, be blessed. And you are correct in what you said about my taking note of the word millenium. What was I thinking. I know it means 1000 years. I was being silly. To say that my statement will lead to misleading doctrines implies that you have this area nailed down. I know that is not what you meant It is ok to state your views however I have strained at a gnat and swallowed a camel before. The more important issue is to manifest the love of Christ and adhere to Eph 4:29 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear. In our disecting of truth we need to be careful not to cut the members of our own body with the scalple. I utterly reject your sympathy. That is for your protection as well as my own. I am certain that you are not aware of what you are saying and I consider it nothing more than a slip of the tongue but I must not receive it. I believe your intent is basically good. I find that this forum does sometimes have a flavor of judging and rebuking one another rather than simply aiding one another in our search. It is unnecessary and uncomly. It is also very easy to fall into. How do I know? From picking the pebbles out of my own forehead. I look forward to further posts Love in Him Meta |
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48 | why five stones | 1 Samuel | meta | 221338 | ||
Hi Muffin, Don't you mean 4 brothers? Meta |
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49 | why five stones | 1 Samuel | meta | 221337 | ||
Thank you Doc, I am encouraged. I still do not believe we are on the same track. I do believe that our tracks are a lot closer togeather than I thought before. I am very thankful to have the chance to hear your views. It is so refreshing and beneficial to know someone with such a love for truth and especially His truth. I am 60 years old this month and have been a Christian for only 32 of those years. I am not a scholar. I do however love truth and the scriptures. I believe that there are things that are revealed through scripture that are not only obvious. My faith is in God Himself. The scriptures are not a part of the Godhead. They are good and they are eternal but they are not God. If it were simply a matter of dissecting and analyzing data to come up with a clear understanding then we could put the scriptures in a computer and ask any question. We would be guaranteed an accurate and true answer. The scriptures are just that the scriptures. Jesus Christ is the Word of God. That is not the same as the scriptures. When Jesus said Matt 4:4 But He answered and said, "It is written, 'MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.'" I do not believe that he was referring to the scriptures. Every word that has proceeded from the mouth of God has not been written down let alone canonized. It is the Holy Spirit that leads us into truth as previously stated. The scriptures tell me that I am one spirit with the Lord. They tell me that I am in Christ and that Christ is in me. They tell me that I am being transformed into the image of Christ and He is the very image of God expressed. I have more faith in God to lead and guide me and to perfect me than I do in the devil to deceive me. I also have great faith in His ability to do that with others. The word of God, who is Christ, lives in me. His word abides in me. It is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." Rom 8:27 and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. And again1 Cor 2:1-16 And when I came to you, brethren, I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling,and my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith would not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God. Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away; but we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God predestined before the ages to our glory; the wisdom which none of the rulers of this age has understood; for if they had understood it they would not have crucified the Lord of glory; but just as it is written, "THINGS WHICH EYE HAS NOT SEEN AND EAR HAS NOT HEARD, AND which HAVE NOT ENTERED THE HEART OF MAN, ALL THAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM." For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God, which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words. But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised. But he who is spiritual appraises all things, yet he himself is appraised by no one. For WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD, THAT HE WILL INSTRUCT HIM? But we have the mind of Christ. I know this is lengthy Doc but I want you to get a better understanding of what makes me tick. I do not believe that it is dangerous , certainly not "highly dangerous ground" to allow someone to see how my Lord, The living God, leads me into truth. Especially when I qualify it with "I believe" and not "God says" or "the scriptures tell us" This has been very beneficial to me. I am now podering on how Jesus and Paul used the scriptures. Did they adhere to scripture yes. Did they see more than what was on the surface and more than their contemporaries understood yes. How. By the Spirit of God. I need you Doc. We are members one of another. Thank you Meta |
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50 | why five stones | 1 Samuel | meta | 221294 | ||
Hi Doc, Thanks for the input. I do think it is a slight over reaction to use terms such as "presumptuous" and "highly dangerous ground". First let me say that I have read many of your posts and have great respect for you and your understanding of God and the scriptures. You have a brilliant academic mind and a desire for truth and precision in dividing the word of God accurately. This is not flattery or patronization just an observation. Although this is typical of people with a certain personality type or gifting I have rarely seen it to the degree it is in you. You will no doubt have difficulty with that statement as it is not stated clearly in scripture. It is an observation. People with specific gifts and abilities often do not understand the gifts and abilities that are operating in others but not in them. Although I believe you will probably throw this out completely I still feel it is important to state. Now to deal with the facts. If I were to state with certainty what I thought the purpose of David picking up five smooth stones was, that would be presumptuous. I did not. I believe there is a liberty to look at possible meanings. In fact that it is profitable to search and question drawing conclusions but all the while differentiating between what scripture clearly states and what is just meditating on the scriptures and allowing the Holy Spirit to lead us into the truth. John 16:13 "But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. AND 1 John 2:27 As for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide in Him. AND Ps 145:5 On the glorious splendor of Your majesty And on Your wonderful works, I will meditate. AND Ps 77:12 I will meditate on all Your work And muse on Your deeds. As for "highly dangerous ground" If I were to draw on occult power and call it Christian ministry, that would be highly dangerous ground. If I were to lead someone to believe that something other than the work of the cross and our holy Savior Jesus Christ could bring salvation, that would be highly dangerous ground. So although I do respect your opinion I think I will pass on it this time. Respectfully Meta |
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51 | Jewish law during the millenium | Bible general Archive 4 | meta | 221293 | ||
Howdy Pardner, That sounds plenty intelligent to me. Bless you Meta |
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52 | How could Satan sin? | Ephesians | meta | 221285 | ||
Hello Dhudspeth15 Does the bible say there is no sin in heaven. What scripture? Does the bible say there never was sin in heaven? scripture? Note these are questions, not statements in the form of a question. Does it say there will be no sin in heaven? That I do believe there is a scripture for in that sin and death will be destroyed. Satan was not alone in his rebellion. He was seemingly the first to rebel. I am not aware of a scripture that states that none of the angels that are God's in heaven right now could not fall. Nothing says they will, I do not believe that will ever happen but we are looking for scriptural evidence and not just what we believe. One thing is for certain, as soon as sin was found in heaven it was condemned and banished. It was in fact Lucifer that sinned and became satan. The same creature but changed from beautiful to horrid as a result of the sin. very interesting topic Meta |
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53 | why five stones | 1 Samuel | meta | 221283 | ||
Hi Bro don, Goliath did have 4 brothers. 2 Sam 21:16-22 Then Ishbi-benob, who was among the descendants of the giant, the weight of whose spear was three hundred shekels of bronze in weight, was girded with a new sword, and he intended to kill David. But Abishai the son of Zeruiah helped him, and struck the Philistine and killed him. Then the men of David swore to him, saying, "You shall not go out again with us to battle, so that you do not extinguish the lamp of Israel." Now it came about after this that there was war again with the Philistines at Gob; then Sibbecai the Hushathite struck down Saph, who was among the descendants of the giant. There was war with the Philistines again at Gob, and Elhanan the son of Jaare-oregim the Bethlehemite killed Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver's beam. There was war at Gath again, where there was a man of great stature who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, twenty-four in number; and he also had been born to the giant.When he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimei, David's brother, struck him down. These four were born to the giant in Gath, and they fell by the hand of David and by the hand of his servants. It is possible, perhaps even likely, that they were present at the killing of Goliath. It is also possible that David wanted to be prepared for them, however it seems unlikely that David was thinking of that. (just my opinion) Many events in scripture are played out prophetically or as types before hand. Abraham's offer of His son as a sacrifice and the ram caught with its head in the bush is a type of Jesus Christ being sacrificed in our stead. I believe that David simply picked 5 smooth stones to be prepared for anything and perhaps there were 5 very nice stones that he thought would be a perfect size and weight for his sling. I am not saying or implying that this happened. I am just pointing out possibilities. It is interesting that the mighty men of David killed the four brothers. Therefore David killed them. I firmly believe it was a prophetic occurrance that did bring about the death of the four brothers. Here is an example of a similar occurrance 2 Kin 13:16-19 Then he said to the king of Israel, "Put your hand on the bow." And he put his hand on it, then Elisha laid his hands on the king's hands. He said, "Open the window toward the east," and he opened it. Then Elisha said, "Shoot!" And he shot. And he said, "The LORD'S arrow of victory, even the arrow of victory over Aram; for you will defeat the Arameans at Aphek until you have destroyed them." Then he said, "Take the arrows," and he took them. And he said to the king of Israel, "Strike the ground," and he struck it three times and stopped. So the man of God was angry with him and said, "You should have struck five or six times, then you would have struck Aram until you would have destroyed it. But now you shall strike Aram only three times." |
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54 | Jewish law during the millenium | Bible general Archive 4 | meta | 221279 | ||
I do believe that you are correct. Gods Laws is too general. The Mosaic Law is broad though. I believe he is referring to the laws concerning temple sacrifice which would be part of the Mosaic Law. I cannot speak for watchman, perhaps he does believe it is a return to the whole of Mosaic law. |
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55 | Jewish law during the millenium | Bible general Archive 4 | meta | 221278 | ||
Hello Beja, Christ and His Church sounds good to me. I have more questions than answers when it comes to this. I have not spent much time studying this topic at all. I do however believe that dreams and visions are just that dreams and visions. Interpretation is not simple. I also believe that when it comes to dreams and visions many very respectable scholars have many different views. I have come to two simple conclusions. 1/ They are important and God is communicating something that He does want us to understand. 2/ Chronology is very seldom obvious in respect to these matters. Please forgive my ignorance but the only thing I am certain about regarding the end times is that it sometimes sounds scary and sometimes promising and one thing is for certain, if I love and cherish Christ and get as close to Him as possible, pray for the grace to be obedient, seek His face and love holiness I should be ok. I am not trying to be flippant or challenging. I would appreciate to hear your views on these scriptures and the end times. It may help me to form a more clear understanding. My challenge of the word Millenium was simply that I do not see the term in scripture. I am aware that it refers to the 1000 year reign when Satan is bound. I do not know when it occurs. What I do find puzzling is that he is then released to do some nasty things. I am not challenging Gods Character or sovereignty or the accuracy of Scripture. It is just puzzling. I am open to any light you may shed on these matters or any good books you would recommend. Thank you Meta |
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56 | Pierced Jesus side | Bible general Archive 4 | meta | 221263 | ||
The sabbath was approaching and the soldiers came to break the legs of the men that were crucified. This was to prevent them from pushing up with their feet so they could breathe. They would then suffocate. Hanging from their arms with no way to relieve the pressure of their body weight collapsing the lungs. Jesus gave up His Spirit and died before the time to break the legs. The soldier pierced Jesus' side in order to prove that he was in fact already dead not to kill Him. John 19:30 Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit. John 19:31 Then the Jews, because it was the day of preparation, so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. John 19:32 So the soldiers came, and broke the legs of the first man and of the other who was crucified with Him; John 19:33 but coming to Jesus, when they saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs. John 19:34 But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out. John 19:35 And he who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe. John 19:36 For these things came to pass to fulfill the Scripture, "NOT A BONE OF HIM SHALL BE BROKEN." John 19:37 And again another Scripture says, "THEY SHALL LOOK ON HIM WHOM THEY PIERCED." |
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57 | Jewish law during the millenium | Bible general Archive 4 | meta | 221262 | ||
Please help me out here. What scripture causes you to think that there is a return to "the law" (ie as a practice of animal sacrafices etc.)during a period referred to as the millenium? The millenium by the way is not a biblical term. I am not challenging you. I just would like to understand. Thanks Meta |
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58 | why was Jesus born | Bible general Archive 4 | meta | 221261 | ||
2 Luke 2:11 for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. | ||||||
59 | Distinctly devil work destroying | 1 John 3:8 | meta | 221255 | ||
Yes Chris, as Doc mentioned, the scriptures you quote do not adress the same subject at all. It is an understandable leap but what is most revealed is a great misunderstanding that exists about our relationship with God. First: 1 John 3:8 is in reference to Jesus Christ. It is true that as a Christian you have become a son of God, however this verse refers to "THE" Son of God, and it is in the past tense. It is a historic fact that Jesus Christ (the son of God) was manifested to destroy the works of the devil." You are not Him. You are in Him and He is in you, but you are not Him. Secondly here is the context of your quote "I never knew you." Matt 7:21-25 and more specifically vs 23 "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.' Please note it is "the practice of Lawlessness" that disqualifies these pharisees that He is adressing. This is not in reference to traditional jewish law for he says in Matt 23:23 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cummin, and have neglected the weightier provisions of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness; but these are the things you should have done without neglecting the others. and again in Luke 11:42 "But woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithe of mint and rue and every kind of garden herb, and yet disregard justice and the love of God; but these are the things you should have done without neglecting the others. Notice how Jesus refers to "the weightier provisions of the law: JUSTICE and MERCY and FAITHFULNESS" and in Luke he refers to "THE LOVE OF GOD." So the law here is not by wrote but by knowing. John 5:39-40 "You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me; and you are unwilling to come to Me so that you may have life." These men had the scriptures but it did not help them respond to Christ. The moral law is an expression of His love, It is manifest in this world through you. It is the capacity to receive His love that hinders or allows the expression of that love through us to others. If Jesus says to someone Depart from me I Know you not then it is only logical to fix the "I know you not". You do not fix the "I know you not" by looking at the enemy of the one you want to know. Look to Him. It is not guilt that will help you. It is Love and Mercy. The more you love Him the more He will continue to destroy the works of the Devil and you will be participating with Him in that but it will not be out of fear hearing "Depart from me" He loves you if you never lift a finger to help Him. When you fully realise that you will become a mighty destroyer of the works of the devil. He is the author and perfecter of faith (Heb 12:2) Your faith should be in His ability to keep you not your ability to please Him. Trust Him, He already died for vou. He is already raised from the dead. He can handle the devil. Confess your weaknesses , be honest with Him about your fears but know that it is His love for you that will enable you to grow and triumph in Him. |
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60 | Does Christ come into our hearts? | Rom 10:9 | meta | 210357 | ||
Hi Doc. Now we are on the same page, Concerning your first point, I concur, therefore there is no need for further discussion. In response to your question the answer is an obvious no. However not having understood the scriptures before I read them did not prevent God from answering the unscriptural prayer of "come into my heart". If Salvation is entirely a work of God and if I did not understand His ways before I looked to Him for my salvation how then can we say that the way in which I did come to Him ie. praying a prayer that does not appear in scripture but does not conflict with scripture, was not brought about by Him. Especially in the light of Him being able to do "far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think," One more point. The statement in Eph 3:17 is not an imperative. (That according to the dictionary implies a demand) It was in fact Paul's prayer that we would " be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God. Eph 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen." So Christ dwelling in our hearts through faith here seems to be the result of a saint being "strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man," and in this case as an answer to prayer. The third point. I agree that God behaves (if that is a correct adjective for God) according to His nature and in consistency with His word. My question was more concerning those ways being sometimes beyond our understanding even to the most accurate and learned scholar of His Word. Therefore I agree that God will not act in ways that are not consistent with His Nature and His word however He is not bound by our understanding of His Word. Eph 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us I have another question for you. What do you believe He means when He says " “ according to the power that works within us" in this context? |
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