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441 | Couple of things... | Heb 9:27 | justme | 93751 | ||
I just went to the website you refered me to. This is not by any means connected with Christianity. I would avoid this web site like it was an open grave. Please remember that when anyone wants to take control of your thoughts that is not at all Christian. I would imagine as you mature in Christ you will be able to spot these phoney web sites, justme |
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442 | Couple of things... | Heb 9:27 | justme | 93750 | ||
No one can argue or challeenge your experience, as you were the one who has the memory. I would say that there is a fine line in explaining these near death experiences. These experiences are abused to allow physics to tell you that you can have contact with the dear dead relatives. Crossing Over is one TV program that such an anti Christ shows off his "special abilities". This is a dangerious trend in the United States now. The Bible tells us not to even talk with such. I honestly believe what Hebrews 9:27 says. After death comes judgement. So if anyone says I was dead, and have returned from death, I would say that's incorrect, for each of has one and only one earthly death. The person was revived! Death is very misunderstood and the word dead is a lasting physical state. The Bible says satan comes as an angel of light. Is there something here that rings a fimular report that many say, they saw a peaceful bright light at the end of some tunnel? May I suggest that satan can and does give a peaceful feeling when we do evil. Why else would so many turn to sexual acts outside of marriage? It feels so right, it felt so good, is what I heard a number of people say. If sin felt bad or wrong most people would not want to sin. The important way to judge if something is true is to either find Scripture that either validates or invaladates our experiences. All other methods of attempting to make near death experiences valid are not in keeping with Scriptural backing are a waste of time, when we can be in the Word and growing in Christ. I hope this helps. I am saying that God protected you, and yes spared you, to share with others Jesus saving Grace. Blessings. justme |
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443 | Women Preachers? Yes or No? | NT general Archive 1 | justme | 93509 | ||
journey me: Some would say that Paul was speaking to what was culture at that time. Just as now we no longer require a time of being unclean after child birth, why would a woman who is now educated, be told to be quiet? Could be some believe that all culture at the time of Jesus should be the same today. In such a case women are the mans possesion, and has no rights to vote or much of what we have today. Perhaps some who think in primative cultural terms might consider moving to Turkey, Iraq, where woman are required to cover their face. That is how illogical some would suggest women should be treated. I do not believe this is the teachings of Jesus. I do not consider women in any way whatsoever in the same catogory as sodomites, and to make any such assumption is an insult to any man or woman who calls themselves a Christlike person. Any thoughts you might have? Blessings. justme |
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444 | explain please | Matt 5:31 | justme | 93179 | ||
Charley: "Putting away" was a common practice. The wife was kicked out and left to fend for herself. The Husband could still clain his legal rights to her. So if she were to remarry and if some later date the the first husband went to get his wife back, she had to go back to him. Because she had not been given a note of divorcement. So in a legal right she had commited adulterry. Moses permited divorce but not "putting away". In Matthew when Jesus says divorce He is refering to the term of "putting away" which God hates! The woman was treated as property, and Jesus set new standards as to how a woman was to be honnored and respected. Does this help? I hope so. Blessings. justme |
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445 | Why the lack of faith in the resurection | 1 John 3:9 | justme | 93090 | ||
GodMan: What church are you refering to? In all the churches I have ever been a part of Holiness and repentence have been basic in the Sunday School and in the pastors sermons. So from my perspective I have not seeem what you are asking. Could you please elaborate a little more of what you expect? Blessings. justme |
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446 | NIV bible | Bible general Archive 2 | justme | 92977 | ||
Jak:You have gotten some good advice from several of best on the Forum. I read them all, and Hank put a lot of information that was excellent. I find no fault in what anyone has said. May I add a little more to whats been said. What are your reading skill level? Do you easly comprehend what you have read? Are you a new Christian or have you matured and beyond the milk stage? I ask these questions as your answer would help in selecting a Bible that will help you grow. I think as we mature in our Christian walk, we need to use a Bible that leads us to more growth. So the idea that one Bible should last you a life time is not where I am coming from. The NIV is written on a 6th or 7th grade level of reading. That's where most people are reading at today. The NIV Study Bible is a very good Study Bible. I have used it from it's first printing. IThe NIV comes in a students Bible and childrens Biblle. So what eeeever age the NIV has aBible for you. The trannnslators were all committed to the Word of God is Infallable and with error. One word about word for word and thought for thought Translations. There is no perfect way to translate exact word for word. There are as close as humanily possible word for word translations. They would be the NJKV, NASB updated, and some others perhaps the KJV. The NKJV and NASB updated read so close to almost word for word, but only small word choices. The NASB updated also comes in the Study Bible, and I have it as well, and this if my favorite. Both the NIV and NASB updated come in the Life Application Bible. I now have come to the point where I prefer just plain Scripture with no study helps. When I have questions I refer to the Study Bibles or other helps. There is abundant of Bibles in English, which is wonderful, but a bit confussig as well. Ask your pastor what he preaches from. Maybe he could offer you some added information. I wouldcaution you to connsider buying only a genuine leather Bible. Bonded leather is crushed leather mixed with glue and color and pressed out in sheets to make Bible covers. The short time results is it falls appart in a couple of years. Many Bible publishers offer a lifetime warrenty. I costs a little more but well worth the extra quality. Go to a Christian Book store and look at each Bible for your self and see what you like. You can go to many Bible publishers on the net by entering Bible Publishers and then look at the web sites. Have fun looking and buying. Blessings. juuustme |
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447 | WHY DON'T WE TEACH THE CROSS? | Bible general Archive 2 | justme | 92971 | ||
GodMan: Welcome to the forum. Your qquestion sounds like this is an important concern to you. Ican not speak for what you have experienced, but I have not seen what you have. What church or churches that you know of that is disobeying or denies the Faith? I am not sure what it that you are asking. I think to make the assumption that we all are ingnoring this is a rather large assumption. Could you narrow your question down to a more manageable question please. Blessings. justme |
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448 | Should a divorced person remarry? | Matt 5:31 | justme | 92522 | ||
Newoldstock: Welcome to the Forum! I could not count the number of people who have asked this same question. When someone asks this question there is always some deeper problem that have brought this questioin to the surface. This is a Bible forum, not an advice or problem solving Forum. I say that so you will know there may be advice given that conflicts with each other. The best answer is to seek a professional Christian counselor. On a simple quick answer, that is only intended to help quiet you feelings until you see a counselor, I offer the following. No where in Scripture do I find credience for divorcing your wife of 33 years. If you and your wife feelthat you married 33 years ago, was sinful 33 years ago, then both of you confess that sin now, and seek Gods forgivness for back then. All sin is forgiven the same way. See 1 John 1:9. There is no reason to cause a brake up of a marriage that has lasted most of your life. There is a large percent of older adults that have sinned as younger adults, and need Gods forgivness too. To divorce your wife woulf be a sin, meaning that you have not learned from your past. I would encourage you to make a solid promise to live a Christlike life for as long as you both shall live. Is this not what you went into your marriage covenant saying? Friend there is no turning back, stay the course, get some real professional Christian Counseling, to put this behind you both, so you can enjoy your relatinoship with Chrsit as the center of your marriage. I wish you peace and blessings. justme |
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449 | Baptism not necessary to be saved | Acts | justme | 92516 | ||
4givn: I think there is a better way to state what point you have made. First let me say it is true that baptism is an act of obedience. I would also say anyone who does not want to be obedient has a flawed understanding of the Lordship of Jesus Christ. If anyone does not want to be baptized, after being made aware of baptisms importance in confessing Jesus Christ is now their Lord, then we have every reason to assume they really do not know Christ as Lord. Does this make for a clearer understanding? As you may be aware or not, this subject comes up rather frequently on the Forum. I have never seem either side of this debate convert anyone to change the mind of the person they are dialoguing with. What I presented you with has helped me to bridge the gap on occasion. Any thoughts? Blessings. justme |
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450 | Could God have created a better way? | Deuteronomy | justme | 92509 | ||
Everlearning: Duet.29:29. This verse makes it clear theere are some things known only to God. Consider what it ment for God to give us freedom to choose. Why did He do that? In order ogive free will there comes with that the free will to be exactly what the term says. This is an honest answer, that I believe the Creator Lord God Almighty knows the complete reason for His design. Blessings. justme |
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451 | Is "your heavenly language" Bibilcal? | Romans | justme | 92149 | ||
Searcher56: I would find it so refreshing to have someone, male or female, and say "the Holy Spirit has given me the gift of helps, how do I use it?" Paul called tongues the least desireable gift. With that in mind why does it seem tongues is the gift most often brought up? Something to think about, right? Blessings. justme |
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452 | Which study bible is the best? | Bible general Archive 1 | justme | 92016 | ||
jak:-) I read the responses to your question as to the study Bible. I saw no mentioned the NIV STUDY BIBLE by Zondervan publishers. This Study Bible is avalable in two translations, the NIV and the NASB updated. I have both and finde they more to my liking and where I am spiritually. I allso have the NIV Life Application Bible, which I think for those just starting studing Scripture. The Application Bible asks questions and gets you to see how to apply what you are reading. There is the Lockman Foundation Press NASB wide margin Bible in the NASB updated text. I have the one that is calfskin and Smyth Sewn. In the local Book store the calfskin is about 150 dollars and from this web sites opening page you can order it from either of two sourses, at about 110 dollars. No matter which Bible you deceide on get it whit genuine leather cover. Bonded leather is good for maybe two or three years as it fakks apart with good use. Leather can last a lifetime and Zondervan has a lifetime warranty on all leather Bibles. I have some leather Bibles that are 44 years ols and held up rather well for all they have been through. You rerally should go to a Christian Book store and take some time to look at as many as you can before making up your mind. Consider what your pastor uses as well. One thing I would say I think wwhen you get a study Bible which has the study notes from one person you are getting a narrow perspective, where as others have a group consenses as to what the verse is saying and alternitive views when it is wise to know. Have fun looking and making up your mind. Let me know what you pich, ok? Blessings. justme |
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453 | Megiddo, do I understand you correctly? | Rom 1:19 | justme | 91928 | ||
GeorJoy. What then do you do with 1 John 1:10? Are you suggesting sinless perfection while on earth? Yes, Jesus died for and paid the price for all our sins past, present and furture/ That does not conclude our need for confession and repentance does it? We who are saved DO sin! Am I wrong in understanding what you have said? justme |
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454 | Moment of silence | Bible general Archive 1 | justme | 91859 | ||
Howie: I think I would rather have a "moment of silence" than the massive multi religious service that was held shortly after the 9 11 disaster. I had no use for the prayers of the heathen, that were mixed with those of the Christian faith. In public school when I was young (8 Years old, I am now 58) we all said hail to mary, ate fish on Fridays, and even though is was a public school, Baptist had little infulance comparied to the Catholic Church. That was wrong. I do not approve of a cult leader or others having such an infulance on developing children. What we have now is not good in the public schools, but wwhere I grew up in Californis it was not right then either. My advice is train you own children, whom we are respomsible for to God. Be involved with your childrens school and look at the books they read ,and when you find something that is wrong challenge the School and their board. any thoughts? justme |
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455 | E Pluribus Unum: Strength in Numbers? | NT general Archive 1 | justme | 91850 | ||
Hank:-) In all this translating that seems never ending into the English, the method and agenda a person or team translates is a very important fact to know. The NIV uses a functional equalivenant method. In fact all translators who are attempting to put Scripture into languages of people with unknown languages, use this method. There is an effort at least in English to use as close word for word as humanly possible. The NASB is one that comes to mind rather readly. That version is my favorite, especially the updated revision. I would add that it is important to know what the translators agenda is in making a new or improved translation. You and several others of us on the Forum had the sad experince of reviewing the TNIV. There is a clear and twisted agenda, by the translators in this case. The TNIV has a team effort, but they were all of the same twisted mind set. The NRSV is an example of the very same twisting of Scripture to achive an agenda. Any thoughts? Blesings Hank. justme |
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456 | still confused | Luke 11:20 | justme | 91639 | ||
Brookelynne1982: 2 Corinthains 13:14. Ths Scripture is positive proof there is a trinity. I personally take Duet. 29:29 and apply it to the Trinity. There are some things about God we as humans can not comprehend. I have herad the illustrations about the egg, shell, yoke, and the white. But nothing I have found really gives a complete answer. So I walk by faith. I believe The Lord Almighty God Has three personhoods, and yet is one. I can not explain it, I accept the reality of what we do know. Blasphemy is defing the Holy Spirit by rejecting the Holy Spirits plea to make Jesus Christ Lord. The rejection of Jesus is eternal death and hell. For rejecting Jesus there is no forgivness! I hope this helps. Any thoughts? justme |
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457 | Does Heb 6 support "always saved"? | Bible general Archive 1 | justme | 90009 | ||
Aspiring Overseer: You have worthy asperation, and a high calling. If you look at the context the whole direction is talking about those who have been enlightened and that the subject is bringing them back to repentance. Many have undergone great leeenghts to subject believers to believe this shows you can loose your salvation, which is not at all what tese verses mean. I mmmmaaaintain that faith that falters has a flaw in it from the first. What a cruel God we would to have us in connstant termoil wondering if we are saved now and lost tommrow. A solid base of studing Scripture is one was to become a deserner of the word. This is an important conor stone of doctrine, and I pray you can grasp it. Can I be of any further help? justme. |
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458 | JPED is OK? | OT general | justme | 89984 | ||
JJLOZ53: Welcome to the Forum! Wow you ar just reading these just for fun? I was forced to in seminary and hated it. Are you in a clas or something? J E P D assumes that moses did not write all of Genesis. Jesus said Moses wrote it, so who do we believe? Most typical those who adhere to this theeory are neo-orthodox in theology. These who hold to the J E P D theory would hold an Amillennalists view of the millennium as well. Tim was correct when he told you these type of believers mostly hold a low view of Scripture. This is not to say those who take the J E P D theory are not Christians. These believers also use alagory to explain many of Jesus' teachings as well. I have not yet found a conserative that would believe the J E P D theory. Hope this adds to what has already been said, justme |
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459 | life problem | Bible general Archive 1 | justme | 89982 | ||
Brotherlynn:You do not say if the vancant church near by is going to be made up of church members that will leave the church where you now are. Should that be the case don't do it. Church splits only become a grave, like a rutt, but with both ends open. Are you trusting in the Lords direction? Your situation is not unique, and if you respect the Authority of Scripture which has placed this man as pastor, and you are under his authority. If you find this is not working respect His authoority as pastor and resign. Then wait on the Lords direction. Should you by step Scripture you will fail, and hurt many. This isyour time to show you are comitted to obeying Scripture over mans ways. Blessings. justme |
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460 | What are your views of once saved always | Bible general Archive 1 | justme | 89974 | ||
Pillman: Welcome to the Forum! You ask a question that is brought up quite frequently, and not without some heat hot enough to cook hot dogs on! There are two groups on this subject that are positive they are right and the others are wrong. I belong to the groug that is right. Ha Ha. Either you believe you can't loose your salvation or that it is possible to loose your your salvation. Both sides have scripture backing their belief and position. Both sides are cemented in their view and can't see how the other side could be so blind. Bothe sided try endlessly to convert the other, at times bothe sides become testy, and sometimes get hurt feelings. That is a blow by blow discription of the way views are presented. Now for what I believe, you know the right way to believe. First I believe faith that falters had a flaw in it from the first. I do believe the Holy Spirit comes and seals us when we are genuinely born again. I do not believe a genuine born again believer can loose their salvation. John chapter 10 is a solid basis for this belief. If we can't take Jesus word for it I guess we can't believe much else then. As you can tell I an very bias on this subject. However I think this belief is essential because Hebrews chapter 6 says that if we were to loose our salvation it could not be gotten back. I hope this helps. Any thoughts? justme |
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