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421 | The time of your visitation? | Luke 19:44 | humbledbyhisgrace | 177869 | ||
Greetings Brother Mark! Thanks for the reply. You have posted quite a bit here for me to consider. That's good! My intent is to learn and I have yet to discuss the Word of God with anyone that I have not learned from it. I'm struggling a bit with seeing the same thing you are regarding this portion. The other I'll try and address latter. You said " Doesn't that change Jesus' words from "the time of My visitation" to "the purpose of My visitation"? Since he has ably pointed out that the term "visitation" in this context carries the purpose (for salvation) within it - I agree - why he is deflecting attention from the "time" of Jesus' visitation?" You ask the question why he is deflecting attention from the "time" of Jesus visitation. Help me understand why you think he is. I personally can't speak to Brother Piper's preterist beliefs so in regards to the attributed influence I couldn't say. However, you made the point so I must ask is it safe for me to assume that your beliefs are different then his in this area and if so then it can be expected that your interpretation of either the scriptures in question and/or Brother Piper's teaching are influenced by this as well? I have no position on this myself because at this point I'm not learned enough in eschatology or the teachings of Preterism. However, I'm interested in knowing more about the "time" issue. You said this troubled you and he deflected attention from the "time" of Jesus visitation. What do you think his intent was and how do you think it affects his explanation of the passage? Before I close I want to answer your question regarding changing the words of Jesus. My intent with my questions to you is not to avoid answering the question. It's truly to understand and grasp what you are saying. At this point, I don't agree his intent was to change the words of the Lord and/or deflect attention from the time of the visitation. Also, my intent is not to be a defender of brother Piper. I'm sure he would be more pleased if I didn't as I'm hardly qualified to do so ;-) Just trying to consider your teachings on this! I think you Brother for your time and consideration for helping me in this study! God Bless, Steve |
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422 | The time of your visitation? | Luke 19:44 | humbledbyhisgrace | 177825 | ||
Hey Mark, over all it's the way he laid it all out. In particular the section where he covered "visitation" and discussed the way it was used in the Old Testament and the reference to the way it was used through out the book of Luke. Also the points he makes regarding "the terms of peace". Might just be me but I've been drawn to these scriptures for over a year know and it was interesting over all to read the sermon. I think what keeps drawing me back to these scriptures is the reaction of our Lord. Steve |
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423 | The time of your visitation? | Luke 19:44 | humbledbyhisgrace | 177820 | ||
Greetings Mark! Thanks for the reply and the scripture reference. Did you happen to read Brother Piper's sermon on the passage of scripture? If nothing else he brings out some interesting points on the passage worth looking into. You may be familiar with the sermon or even the things he discusses. I just found it interesting because I first read this passage of scripture over a year ago and I keep coming back to it. It's one of those passages that just stayed with me and draws me back from time to time. Anyway, I found the sermon notes interesting and thank God for the teachers of the Word because as many times as I had read these scriptures brother Piper brings out several things I had not considered or understood before. Oh how I love the teachers of the Word! God bless you Brother, Steve |
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424 | The time of your visitation? | Luke 19:44 | humbledbyhisgrace | 177819 | ||
No need to apologize Doc! I think I know you well enough now to know that even if that was your intent it was done out of love for a brother and to redirect where one might be barking up the wrong tree ;-) Trust me, I can take the redirection should I need it! I've learned to not only accept it from those I know to be my brothers and sisters in Christ but to expect it from time to time. I hang out with the old guys at church ;-) For some reason they have taken me in as one of there own and it's as if they our out to disciple me every step of the way. Guess what I'm learning the most from them??? Patients! That's a tuff one for me! I probably should have clarified my comment of assurance with "why I can assure you!" I'll do that now to clear the air. It is a great fear I have of misleading others and of not understanding it myself. I truly want to understand the Word myself but there is also a God given desire in me to share it with others. Have you ever had to deal with a burning passion you couldn't hold back yet have a constant fear of hurting someone else out of neglect or ignorance? I'm like a blind man walking through a mine field and there is an irresistible draw to the other side that I can't ignore and I'm constantly trying to get the other blind folks to follow me :-) I don't want to hurt them but I don't want them to miss out either. God bless you brother. I've learned much from you and others on this forum. Never hesitate to teach because I'm sure there are others learning from the folks on this forum as well. Steve |
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425 | The time of your visitation? | Luke 19:44 | humbledbyhisgrace | 177774 | ||
Greetings Doc! Thanks for the reply. I have read your post you mentioned in the past. As a matter of fact, I have several resources on hand related to how to study the bible also and I read them from time to time. I also saved your post in the past as a quick reference ;-) Like all areas of study this is one I'm sure I need much more time with. Application of these methods being the tricky part! Praise God for the Holy Spirit Amen? I can assure you of this, I am not one to try and dig something up that isn't there. It is true I don't understand it all but searching the scriptures for hidden codes is not at all what I do when reading the Word. If you have time, read Brother John Piper's sermon on these scriptures. I would like to hear your thoughts on his sermon if you have time. I found this online last night and thought it would be interesting to add to the discussion. Thanks again my Brother for the response! God Bless, Steve |
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426 | god shouldn't send people to hell. | Bible general Archive 3 | humbledbyhisgrace | 171954 | ||
Greeting Brother, Great Post! God bless, Steve |
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427 | Divorce for no sexual life ever - OK? | Matt 19:9 | humbledbyhisgrace | 171067 | ||
Greetings justme! You said "I would like to remind anyone who reads this thread tha Paul said to the married not to deprive one another, because it makes us open to sin." How exactly does that give any weight to your argument? You are completely dogmatic in your post and not the first verse of scripture to back it up. Not to mention your assumption that sex is what draws someone's interest to the thread is unacceptable. Based on your own comments it appears the sex part is your only concern not that its what motivated others in the thread. " I think it is very unsensitive, and so legalistic to say this person should remain with a person who commited fraud in not telling their furture partner of his inability before taking any vows. For those who would put such a burden on someone saying they are doomed in such a situation, remind me of the religious leaders Jesus was attempting to get them to see the light." You think it is, but where in scripture do you base your opinion? Is your feelings what should guide others on this matter? Also, who are you to condemn anyone because you disagree with them? At least others who have worked through the discussion have pointed to scripture. Right or wrong in their interpretation at least they are looking to the word of God for the answers. You said " We would not dream of such a thing now. However if for what ever reason either partner does not want or can not consumate the marriage, then it is not a marriage, and it should be desolved if either is unhappy and feels they are not married with out sexual union." Question, what is there to dissolve if there is not a marriage? And where do you find that teaching in scripture? Your post is completely full of your own opinion and made-up doctrine based on your own feelings of how things should be. At least without scripture to backup your arguments who do you really expect to take you serious? Steve PS. Just so you know, there are some (at least there is one, me!) that is following along with this thread to better understand what the word of God has to say on this issue. So far, there appears to be two opinions. One side of the discussion points to scripture the other simply gives unfounded personal opinions. Humm.... |
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428 | Decisional regeneration? | Acts 2:38 | humbledbyhisgrace | 169777 | ||
Hey Brother, Yes, they are great verses and yes, I will stand with you and shout that we are blessed and He is a "fantastic" Saviour! Quick question, what was it I said that you are elaborating on? |
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429 | 2 Timothy 2:15 | Bible general Archive 3 | humbledbyhisgrace | 169660 | ||
I understand what you are saying! But I would encourage you to think about accepting another's opinion as truth. Always compare it with scripture! And when someone like lionheart or the pastors spoken of offer you scripture reference as answers thank God He has sent someone to you to point to His truth and not someone more interested in giving you an opinion. There is a difference! Searcher recommended a good web site for information along the lines of what you are asking and I think you will find it a good source of the distinctive teachings of many of the more popular false gospels. I want to use something you said as an example of why there is nothing more important then God's word to guide you and why you should rejoice when someone points you to scripture instead of giving you simple short answers to satisfy your question. You said " I have spoken with some Johova wittness people, they can also quote what the Bible says just like you and lionheart did and yet that is not enough to show that what actually they believe because their gospel is so close..." If you know the word of God and know the gospel as it is taught in the word of God, you will see that what the Jehovah Witness teach is not even close to what the word of God teaches. As a matter of fact, they have it so wrong I'm surprised they spelled Jesus correctly. It's when you don't know what the word of God teaches that you can and will be deceived. I hope you understand where I am coming from. I only wish to encourage you in seeking God's word as your guide even when you trust the source of the information you receive. God bless, Steve |
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430 | 2 Timothy 2:15 | Bible general Archive 3 | humbledbyhisgrace | 169622 | ||
Hello calmrage! You have made some interesting comments regarding lionheart's post in which he was trying to help you. You said " I hope you understand.. I know you were trying to make a point. However, I think it may only make people hard to understand what you are trying to say even though you use a lot of verses as reference. However, they are not what people want to know. " " You remind me of some pastors. In order to show how well they know about the Bible. Regardless of what the questions, they will make a big circle of long statements and at the end I was thinking.. For that question, it coule be answer in 1 minute which they can spend 15 minutes trying to make a point. Was that my question??? Or was I not directly enough??? " Be glad brother lionheart and the pastors you speak of do not give you a simple answer from a man's point of view. They know the importance and value of God's word and that this is where the truth comes from. And you are right, many times this is not "what people want to know". But this is a sign of a mature Christian not a show off. A mature Christian will point you to the scriptures so that the word of God is your guide and not their opinion. Think about that! Would you be more comfortable with lionhearts answer if he would have simply given his opinion and said yes or no to your question or the fact he guides you to scripture so you can see for yourself what the word of God has to say? You said "A Christian look alike (Mormon or Johovah witness) knocked on the door and say "Knock and ye should find "and spread the so called gospel, we believe? They say thngs so close to the truth... we believe??? " Read Galatians 1:6-10 and then read lionhearts post again. Notice his maturity in Christ as he points you to the word of God so that you may know the truth taught to you by God and not by man. You said "Again, simple question needs simple answer...." No. All questions should be seeking the truth regardless if the answer is simple or not. Your Brother in Christ, Steve |
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431 | United Nations of religious groups? | Eph 4:4 | humbledbyhisgrace | 169515 | ||
"There is ONE bridge all other ways fall short." Amen Brother! And it was designed and paid for by the Master Himself. When I read this article I could only imagine the twisted agendas and teachings that would develop from such a group. It will be interesting to watch and see who will join. Steve |
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432 | Appointed times, habitation boundaries | Acts 17:26 | humbledbyhisgrace | 169343 | ||
Hey Brother! I would agree that knowing this is how God designed it, that this way was His will for it to be like this helps us that know Him already. But that doesn't address those that don't know Him. Verse 27 NASB, "that they would seek God, if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him..." Wouldn't this mean they did not know Him? If so, then there is something about being split into nations that give cause to mankind to seek God. Genesis 11:1-9 helped clear that up for me. There may be more to this then I yet understand. But this passage of scripture helps me better understand why. For as one people they were looking to themselves and in danger of foolishly thinking they could do all things for themselves. God's commandment to man was to "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth." (Genesis 9:1). Yet mankind was attempting to prevent themselves from being "scattered abroad over the face of the whole earth." (Genesis 11:4). God had a reason for scattering mankind over His earth. According to Genesis 11:27, it was so we may seek God and possibly we might find Him. Genesis 11:6 NASB "The LORD said, 'Behold, they are one people, and they all have the same language. And this is what they began to do, and now nothing which they purpose to do will be impossible for them'." Mankind was turning to self and not seeking God. Left to our own we would think there no need for God. The scriptures point to that. But there is something about mankind being separated into different nations that give cause to us seeking God. It's possible that the struggles of different nations and the conflicts between nations are good examples to us (mankind) that we are but men and there is something much bigger out there that is responsible for all we see and know. Steve |
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433 | Appointed times, habitation boundaries | Acts 17:26 | humbledbyhisgrace | 169335 | ||
Thanks! Just so you know, my struggle was trying to understand why the appointed times and habitation boundaries would cause mankind to seek God. I did not doubt that they would because the scriptures say this is why God did it that way. I was just trying to understand how this would cause mankind to seek God. Genesis 11:1-9 helps explain this! Again, thanks for your feedback! Steve |
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434 | Appointed times, habitation boundaries | Acts 17:26 | humbledbyhisgrace | 169316 | ||
Hello ldaw942 and thank you for taking the time to respond! I really do appreciate you trying to help me understand this. God Bless! Steve |
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435 | Every NATION or every PERSON? | Matt 24:14 | humbledbyhisgrace | 169163 | ||
Thanks kalos! What a blessing to have such a resource as this forum to share and learn from brothers and sisters in Christ! As I have said in the past, I don't post much but I read it daily learning as much as I can. Jeff's post helped clear this up for me. Actually, when I posted I expected to learn something. I always do :-) I'm thankful that I have learned more about God's word and I'm so, so thankful Paul heard and understood! God bless and thank you for your kind words and help! Steve |
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436 | Every NATION or every PERSON? | Matt 24:14 | humbledbyhisgrace | 169162 | ||
We shall praise God together then because knowing myself, if I'm a blessing to anyone it is only because of our Lord! Thank you brother for the encouragement! |
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437 | Every NATION or every PERSON? | Matt 24:14 | humbledbyhisgrace | 169154 | ||
Maybe I'm wrong but I would say voice was the best interpretation. After all, Jesus was speaking to Saul. That's a voice regardless if it's understood or not. :-) However, Acts 22:9 does help explain the whole thing to me if you use the NASB, ESV, etc... The KJV is a bit misleading to the uneducated reader in that it sounds as if they did not hear the voice according to Acts 22:9 KJV yet Acts 9:7 KJV says just the opposite. Acts 9:7 KJV "And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man." Acts 22:9 KJV "And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me." Take note! I am not blaming the KJV for my inability to wrestle the truth from it's wording. I accept my own inadequacies and simply press on :-) A quick look at the NIV. Acts 9:7 NIV "The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless; they heard the sound but did not see anyone." Acts 22:9 NIV "My companions saw the light, but they did not understand the voice of him who was speaking to me." Hummm.... Thank God for the NASB, ESV, and Godly men called to be teachers! Thanks for the guidance! Steve |
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438 | Every NATION or every PERSON? | Matt 24:14 | humbledbyhisgrace | 169149 | ||
Greetings brother Jeff and God bless! You said "Consider the conversion of Paul (Saul). It was a very dramatic event. He was not alone. Yet in the company of men, he was the only one to hear the “voice” and “words” of Christ and be called. Why did the Lord not give all who were there the opportunity to hear and believe on that dusty road to Damascus? We can wonder, but it is not our place to question who and why God calls this one and that one He does not. " Acts 9:7 says "The men who traveled with him stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one." I'm assuming by your statement that you mean Paul is the only one that Christ called. Is that correct? Also, the scriptures do not say the others were not called but it doesn't say they were either. So, does that mean the others were not given the opportunity to hear and believe? According to Acts 9:7 they did hear. God bless! Steve |
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439 | How Great is our God? | Ps 8:9 | humbledbyhisgrace | 169054 | ||
My dear brother, of course I don't mind. I posted this question just to see the thoughts and words of others try to explain the greatness of our Holy God! Not only do I not mind, but I thank you for your post! I find it hard to even come up with the words to describe Him. It seems to me that with all our words we cannot even begin to describe His greatness. Yet my spirit wants to proclaim it! Of course many others are much better with their words then I. For me, I have struggled with trying to find the words that will some how explain to others His greatness. Praise God for His word! Although the lost may read this and not see His greatness, I'm confident that my brothers and sisters in Christ will see His greatness through His word. 1 Samuel 2:2 NASB "There is no one holy like the LORD, Indeed, there is no one besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God." May we all come to know the depths of Your greatness Lord, grant us the ability to praise You in our hearts and in our words that You are glorified to all mankind. Amen! Steve |
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440 | If you have never learned of the Trinity | John 3:16 | humbledbyhisgrace | 166379 | ||
Hello Ruth, Good point about the knowledge of the Trinity enhancing our walk with God! Amen! This was also my thoughts regarding the many doctrines we find throughout the word of God. As God increases our knowledge of Him we are truly enhanced spiritually! All the more reason to continue to dig into His word and seek to understand Him better. God Bless! Your Brother in Christ, Steve |
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