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41 | Marriage advice from the Bible | 1 Pet 3:1 | roviear | 56608 | ||
Hi, Peter, I Peter 3:1-7, and another good one is Proverbs 31 (for the wife to be). Also, 1 Cor. 7:1-24. The actual passage stops at 16, but the rest of this section speaks of our lives assigned by God and is also good. You may also want to point them to the following books. I've found them especially helpful in changing my heart and attitude toward my husband: Capture His Heart: Becoming the Godly Wife Your Husband Desires by Lysa TerKeurst [her husband also wrote a book called Capture Her Heart] Reforming Marriage by Douglas Wilson The Excellent Wife: A Biblical Perspective by Martha Peace The Surrendered Wife by Laura Doyle Any of these books are great reads and based on the Bible's teachings for married couples today. If you notice, the last two books are for the woman to read, for she is the maker or breaker of the relationship. (Men, you do realize who has the real power, right? wink wink, ;-). Anyway, blessings on their upcoming marriage. May they have a quiver full of children and may all their days be blessed, even in the midst of arguments. In Christ, Estelle |
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42 | Is the Father's heart humbe? | Heb 1:7 | roviear | 56587 | ||
Hi, the actual reference is Heb. 1:7-9. Since Jesus and God are the same Beings, then yes, God is humble. God's humility is the form of Jesus Christ, the Godman. In Christ, Estelle |
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43 | are we still caught in our own worlds? | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 56521 | ||
Hank, do you still feel this way about the forum? I have found it to be enlightening, sometimes even entertaining. To be honest, your, Nolan's, and Kalos' posts have been very inspiring and helpful in clearing up confusion on some of my questions, to the point that I haven't needed to post them. So, do you still feel this way? And to the other members of this forum, have we thought about the accountability to which Hank points? We are all held accountable for what's in the heart, for the heart is a wellspring for all that comes from it (thoughts, spoken word, and actions--see especially James, Colossians, Proverbs, and 1 Corinthians). I exhort all of us, including myself, to pray first before speaking, for we are to be light and salt to the world, including fellow believers. Sorry, let me get down from my soapbox now. Hank, do you still think your thoughts are true of the forum? If so, why? In Christ, Estelle |
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44 | Love, faith, hope - this is what counts. | Matt 28:19 | roviear | 56515 | ||
To join the "fray", I believe all of us understand that it is very human to a) feel "attacked" when our views and or beliefs prove to be wrong, and b) take up for the underdog in a Good Samaritan type role. a) I do not know of anyone who is able to withstand criticism for things or beliefs he holds dear, usually because of pride (yes, I admit, I speak from experience). However, if we remember that the "attacks" are not a form of persecution but instead are loving correction, then we will greatly benefit from this forum. b) Many times it is easy to get involved in the middle of threads, especially when responding to an old post (I don't know how many times I've gone to respond or ask further questions only to notice that the post is a month old, which is, what, equal to 10 years in real time? ;-). I agree that we should be mindful of how we sound when we are responding, for our emotions cannot be known by the reader. It also helps to pray before responding to ensure that what we say is the Lord's response. No matter who gets involved (at one point, this forum had hari krishnas trying to confuse and befuddle and now it seems we may have some confused JWs searching for the Light), the Truth will win in the end. In Christ (and with much prayer!), Estelle |
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45 | Corrected post! sorry for err! | John 1:1 | roviear | 56511 | ||
Mbooker, you're a breath of cool air on a site that can get pretty darn heated. I wanted to make known to you that Jesus IS the Most High God. If God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are the same Being, then by definition all must be at the same level. Jesus IS God, therefore Jesus AND God (and the Holy Spirit) are the Most High God. Nowhere in the Bible (that I've found) does it reference Jesus as being on a lower level than God. Nuances such as these are how JW and other "Christian" cults pull the unsuspecting believer in. As our fellow brother in Christ warned, be very suspect of "believers" who strongly discourage your association with believers from other denominations, i.e., Church of Christ, Mormons, even your own church can become a cult (not that this would happen and please don't think I'm saying that they are). Once a group starts drifting away from the main, then starts accusing the main of persecution when in fact it is loving correction, they're beginning to focus on something other than the Truth (capitalized to reference both the gospel and Jesus). We are all growing and all benefit from fellowship with all true believers. The person who says they no longer need this or that the main is wrong is a person who has become lost. And, if they now know everything, whatever are they going to do when they get to heaven? In Christ, Estelle |
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46 | Corrected post! sorry for err! | John 1:1 | roviear | 56507 | ||
Hank, but wait, he still has it wrong (amazing how easy it is to trip up, isn't it? the Devil can be so sneaky). God as Father, God as Son, and God as Holy Spirit, if one and the same, cannot be at different levels, otherwise, they wouldn't be the same Being. The Father and the Son are both the Most High God. I will also post this to Mbooker. In Christ, Estelle |
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47 | is jesus god? | John 1:1 | roviear | 56465 | ||
Mbooker, Jesus and God are One. The NWT is a false interpretation of the original scrolls in that it changed certain meanings in the Bible. When speaking with those who believe otherwise (whether or not Jesus is a prophet or a lesser god, and from your statements, it seems you also believe otherwise), point them to Isa. 43:10-13. God is God, period. By introducing Jesus as someone other than God, you are saying that God isn't God, period, but He is actually two gods. Either Jesus is the God, or He isn't God at all. Making Jesus a lesser god equates Him with money, power, a spouse, a house, etc. There are several Scriptures that describe both God and Jesus in the same way. God is described as Glory (Isa. 42:8), Creator (Isa. 40:28), Redeemer (Isa. 33:22), Judge (Isa. 33:22), King (Isa. 33:22), Rock (Deut. 32:3,4), and Beginning and End (Isa. 1:4). Jesus is described as Glory (Matt. 16:27), Creator (Eph. 3:9), Redeemer (Acts 4:12), Judge (Jn. 5:22), King (Rev. 19:11-16), Rock (I Cor 10:4), and Beginning and End (Rev. 1:8-11). Another point, I found it interesting that you closed with the phrase Word of God when in fact, that is another description of both God and Jesus (John 1:1-4). Another interesting fact (taken from same source): Jehovah is the family name for God. In Deut. 6:4 the Lord our God (Elohim, plural) is one (Echad, synthesis of more than one, i.e., day and night equals 1 day; man and wife equals one flesh) is one (Jehovah). Also, in Heb. 1:7-9, the Father calls the Son God. Another point to consider: 2 Cor 4:2-6 explains that the god of this world (Satan) hides the truth of the gospel from those who manipulate the Word of God. That's exactly what the founders of the JW religion did, manipulate the gospel to suit their ends. The passage also describes the gospel as the Light, who is Jesus Christ, the glory of God, the glory being God. Finally, when you said snip(if Jesus's father is God (and he is), that makes him a God. Not The Most High God, but still a God), you're stating that God does in fact allow other gods to be worshipped besides Him. Only one should be capitalized, for capitalizing more than one infers equality. The Bible refers in many places to God's jealousy. God's first commandment is "Thou shalt have no other gods before me (Exod. 20:3)." If Jesus is not God but another god, then the person is essentially saying that God is wrong because there are 2 gods that can be worshipped. What does Jesus rule over that God does not rule over? nothing. What does God rule over that Jesus does not rule over? nothing. Then what was God's point for allowing another god to be worshipped? none. God's point for sending Himself in the form of man, was to provide man with a way to relate to Him. We cannot fathom His Awesomeness. We can fathom that God knows us because God came in the flesh to empathize with us. God knows firsthand about temptation because He went through it. He knows firsthand about suffering because He suffered more than any of us ever will (taking on the weight of all humans' sins and being crushed in His spirit while He was bodily mutilated on the cross). We as humans do not trust anyone who hasn't gone through the experience. Tell me, who would you trust with your life, the person who was told about CPR from a friend or the person who's had training and or experience? Who would you trust for advice, the person who's fixed a house or has proof of training for construction or the person who says that construction is basically common sense? That's the way we humans are. No one is comfortable with someone who isn't experienced, even if the experience is booksmarts. God loved us so much that He came to our level to allow us to get to His. With that, I will finally sign off. In Christ, Estelle |
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48 | Be serious about this- | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 56447 | ||
I stand corrected for changing the context of the question. | ||||||
49 | Where can we go online to read the NWT? | 1 Cor 15:27 | roviear | 56266 | ||
Hi, may I ask why would you want to (if it means New World Translation)? It's not an accurate translation of the original 66 books of the Bible and can very easily lead a person into confusion and false beliefs (see other posts about Jehovah's Witnesses). | ||||||
50 | Be serious about this- | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 56265 | ||
Hi, the reference to twelve is not quite as arbitrary as it may seem. Jesus was brought to the temple when He turned twelve, as was the custom (Luke 2:42). Manasseh reigned Israel at twelve years of age AND was held accountable for his bad reign (Chronicles 33:1-2 and 2 Kings 21). All other kings who reigned at a younger age were led by advisors, but Manasseh was not. :-) Estelle |
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51 | Be serious about this- | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 56264 | ||
Hi, essentially a person is accountable for what he understands. For example, an especially insightful child of say, four, who knows Christ and has accepted Christ to be his Savior then becomes accountable to Christ, but only for what he understands. Lying is a sin, disobedience is a sin, but does the child understand the nuances of pride or envy? Or how about the thirty-year-old who has the mind of the average toddler? Is he to be held at the same standards as a teenager? I haven't found any passage where a person is held accountable for something he doesn't understand. God treats ignorance with mercy (1 Tim 1:13 and Heb 5:2). The issue then becomes, is the person willing to persevere until he gains understanding and a greater accountability? Is he willing to mature in his walk with the Lord? :-) Estelle Sidebar: to gain understanding and wisdom, ask the Holy Spirit to increase your wisdom and discernment. He will answer. |
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52 | can wife divorce a born eunuch? | Matt 19:12 | roviear | 56257 | ||
NO, fertility is NOT grounds for divorce, regardless of whether or not this fact was kept secret (seems like everyone danced around the answer). Divorce is only allowed between unequally yoked people. And then, only the unbeliever can leave the believer. (I Cor 7) This fact is actually very liberating if the believer understands that God is asking her to put the worries and stresses of the relationship at Calvary. Another issue that was raised in this discussion: are half-truths or omitted truths lying? YES, they are. But it's still not grounds for divorce. In this situation, much prayer, seeking God's help and will, and forgiveness on both sides is needed before trust may be re-established. However, trust CAN be re-established. There are still several ways in which a sterile couple may have children: adoption, foster care, and volunteering with youth programs are a few examples. According to God, the most important reason for being parents is the training of your children. God didn't say that the most important thing was to train your biological children. Finally, since you emphasized that the woman is a Christian, your message implies that the couple are unequally yoked. The main issue then, isn't the sterility, but the unequally yoked bit. If the non-Christian doesn't want to leave, the Christian needn't even think about divorce as it isn't an option if the Christian wants to remain blameless. |
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53 | When does grace abandon anyone? | Bible general Archive 1 | roviear | 55145 | ||
Nowhere in the Bible does it say that God withholds His forgiveness for a specific type of sin. All have fallen short of the glory of God through sin. No further disclaimer is provided. In Romans 3:10-24, 27 Paul describes this very clearly. Therefore, to GOD, abortion is just as bad as lying. Stealing is the same as unjust thoughts. If you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you cannot lose the privilege of Jesus through your deeds. What you do lose for unconfessed sin is a host of other things, i.e., grace, mercy, peace, joy, life without God's wrath, His Presence and so on. When we have sin in our lives, whether it be unforgiveness for a wrong someone did to us or gossip about a neighbor, we lose God's Presence (hence, the psalmist saying that God is far from him, he cries out but isn't heard). Believe me, life is very different and difficult when God's peace and Presence can be felt. The still small Voice can't be heard through the clamor of one's conscience when unconfessed sin exists. Yes, I speak from experience. In Christ, Estelle | ||||||
54 | How do I know I am a real Christian? | 1 John 1:9 | roviear | 55139 | ||
and the following: I Corinthians 15:2 - faith saves Acts 4:12 - call on Jesus' name Titus 3:5 - saved through Jesus' mercy Psalms 18:6 - He hears our cries in distress Psalms 55:16 - be saved by calling upon the Lord Psalms 86:5 - God is ready to forgive those who call on Him Psalms 145:18 - God is near to those who call on Him Isaiah 55:3-7 But the above means nothing if you don't sincerely repent of your sins and ask to be made a new person. Confessions, claims, or requests not made in faith don't mean anything, for it is by faith and the confession of our sins that we are saved. Therefore, the short answer to your question is that one knows he is a "real" Christian when he sincerely asks Jesus into his heart. |
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55 | IS JESUS AND GOD THE SAME PERSON? | Romans | roviear | 55127 | ||
[specifically Romans chapters 1 - 8] Yes, Jesus and God are the same One (John 1:1). Jesus is the Intercessor because He sacrificed Himself for our sins. His blood cleanses us of our sins (1 John 1:9). Yes, a baby is born with sin, i.e. selfishness. Sin is eradicated through the acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of your heart and life. |
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56 | How can we bear another's burdens? | Gal 6:2 | roviear | 55096 | ||
Bearing each other's burdens could be a reference to any number of things. Essentially, each person's burdens are what that particular person finds hard to do himself. For example, a drunkard's obvious burden is one of resisting the lure of alcohol, so providing him activities that do not involve alcohol helps alleviate the temptation. A mother's burdens could be the daily tasks that are beginning to overwhelm her, so watching her children for a few hours would be a relief. A pastor's burdens sometimes extend to the ministering to his flock, so a qualified church member volunteering to teach a parenting class is a release from the many pulls on his time. A child's burden could be obedience, so genuine praise when the child is obedient encourages the child to continue in his actions. Burdens are anything we find a struggle to maintain, therefore we ask the Lord to help us bear up under them. As far as I can tell, He usually answers by sending someone to somehow assist us in our lives. |
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57 | Is baptism necessary for salvation? | Acts 10:48 | roviear | 54671 | ||
I'm not sure what you are saying. I got lost in your words. Could you please rephrase your comments/questions? Or were you stating thoughts out loud? I believe that Ananias was telling Saul that there's no reason for him to not be baptized. It isn't about being saved, it's about being obedient to the Lord. If you say you're a Christian, accept the Lord for all that He provides and acknowledge that you need Him to absolve you of sin and to make you a new person, then why not show publicly that you've decided to follow Christ? Many churches, mine included, have people give their testimonies before they are baptized. The testimony is to show that all people, regardless of what's happened in life, are able to call on the name of Jesus and be saved. The desire for baptism is about obedience, not salvation. You can only be saved one way, not two. Once you accept Jesus, there are no other "required" steps. That's the great thing about the gift of salvation, it's really a gift. Nothing else is required of you. |
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58 | How could the Bible be perfect? | 1 Cor 13:10 | roviear | 54073 | ||
Amos 3:7 shows that God revealed Himself to the prophets 2 Peter 1:20-21 says that the Bible is not man's will or interpretation, but God's will 2 Tim 3:16,17 states that the Holy Spirit inspired the prophets, that all the books are God-breathed further points: a) although the Bible is written by 40 prophets over a span of about 1100 years, It is united and doesn't contradict Itself (pretty amazing stuff!) b) today's versions compared to actual writings have no additions or subtractions c) historical finds and current events prove the truth and accuracy of the Bible (I'm not saying all current events are in the Bible) d) our understanding of the Bible increases as we study It, but we cannot understand It if we do not ask the Holy Spirit to reveal God's truths; nothing is hidden, but sin blinds us to the truth (Voice of Prophesy Devotional Study, 26 lessons, the above is a synopsis of # 2 or # 3) In addition to the points above, please also think about this: if God didn't write (or inspire) the Bible, then the 'logical' conclusion is that God isn't big enough, strong enough, or just plain 'enough' to make sure His words and truths are imparted to all of us. If one believes that man interpreted, it follows that one doesn't believe God isn't when in fact He says "I AM." In Christ... |
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59 | Is baptism necessary for salvation? | Acts 10:48 | roviear | 54068 | ||
I'd like to jump into the fray this question has caused by stating that nothing we do is "required" of us to become Christian except to accept Jesus into our hearts, repent our sins to Him, and ask Him to make us a new person in Christ. Before I get hung out to dry for my statement, let me make my point. Baptism is a public proclamation of Jesus' internal changes, the 'physical' washing away of our sins, as it were. Once we have accepted Christ, we then, through our love and fear of God (fear as in "to have a reverential awe of", not "to be afraid of : expect with alarm" - merriam-webster.com), desire to be obedient to Him in all that we do. Baptism is another way for us to show our obedience, another way for us to more fully accept all that Jesus wants to bestow upon us. Jesus did it, John the Baptist did it, but did the thief? No, however, he was definitely saved through grace by his repentance. Getting caught up with the laws can easily make a person into a Pharisee because the laws then become more important than God (I'm not calling anyone a Pharisee, simply pointing out that it could happen). Baptism is two different things, for we are baptized by Jesus' blood, which, indeed saves us (see I Peter 3:21) and through water which grants us the ability to receive the Holy Spirit (Matt 3:11; Luke 3:16; John 1:33-35; Acts 1:5, 2:38, 11:16). |
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60 | women not allowed to be involved? | 1 Cor 14:34 | roviear | 53747 | ||
I have an email pal whose church is based strictly on this verse. The women are not allowed to speak during service, have any involvement in church matters, including ministry to other women or children, and must also keep silent during midweek services. Only men are allowed to bring problems or issues to the elders (the church doesn't have a pastor) once a year. In addition, the women (I believe even those with long hair) must wear headcoverings in the form of hats. Events that encourage fellowship among believers outside of those already established by the church is strongly discouraged. Even the music is a capella despite the fact that King David frequently celebrated with musical instruments. How can I minister to my sister in Christ whose husband likes this church but is sympathetic to the fact that his wife cannot freely worship? She feels stifled to say the least and receives absolutely no edification from such an enclosed environment. I suggested that she, through her husband, approach the elders, but that is not encouraged at all. What scriptural references do I use to wake her and her husband up to following God's wishes for the entire family without offending the husband? While her husband is working on this, I also want to be an encouragement to her to continue submitting to her husband's wishes, any references for that? | ||||||
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