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441 | Does that make it clearer? | Mark 10:30 | Aixen7z4 | 96734 | ||
ma maison est votre maison la mia casa è la vostra casa mijn huis is uw huis Spread the word. |
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442 | The Holy Spirit was guiding them? | Mark 10:30 | Aixen7z4 | 96732 | ||
I would like to think that we are guided by the word of God, and whatever we do, we should be able to relate it to the word of God. If, on the other hand we see something in the word of God, we should enquire how it is to be put into practice on our lives. When you meet a new believer who seeks an application for the word of God, it would be nice if we can show him how we have applied it. If we want to be teachers we should also aim to be models. They understand it better when they see it. That makes it clearer. |
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443 | The Holy Spirit was guiding them? | Mark 10:30 | Aixen7z4 | 96731 | ||
I would like to think that we are guided by the word of God, and whatever we do, we should be able to relate it to the word of God. If, on the other hand we see something in the word of God, we should enquire how it is to be put into practice on our lives. When you meet a new believer who seeks an application for the word of God, it would be nice if we can show him how we have applied it. If we want to be teachers we should also aim to be models. They understand it better when they see it. That makes it clearer. |
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444 | Is this a discussion group? | 2 Tim 2:23 | Aixen7z4 | 96526 | ||
I like very much the way the site describes it. Would it help to cut and paste and include that description in my sentences here? It's supposed to be a free resource in an open access environment for all users to ask questions, give answers, and experience spiritual growth as a result. For the learner, it's to be a 24-hour source of evolving Bible study notes with which to contrast and compare. For the teacher and scholar, it's an opportunity to freely share your knowledge. How to differentiate between the student and the learner, it is not clear. But this is potentially a place of great spiritual blessing. |
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445 | Is this a discussion group? | 2 Tim 2:23 | Aixen7z4 | 96523 | ||
I wonder if you ever considered having a plurality of moderators. | ||||||
446 | Is this a discussion group? | 2 Tim 2:23 | Aixen7z4 | 96520 | ||
I agree. And it seems each one works a little differently. The important thing, I suppose, is whether it is meeting its goals. I suppose it is fair to think of The Believers Bible Forum at hishows.org as "more of a post" that anyone can respond to. That is what I meant when I said it was a repository of useful spiritual information. The fact that anyone can interact with it and add to it seems good. Don't you think that 40 people are a good number to be engaged in interactive posting? It strkes me that that is about the number that contributed to the writing of the Bible. That must be a coincidence, though. I do not believe any such goal was set. But is it not good to be able to go to, or send someone to a place where they can find information and personal answers on topics such as The Lord, The Bible, The Gospel, The Christian Life, etc.? There are daily devotions and one can post their testimony, their spiritual thoughts and inspirations, original songs and poems and prayer requests. It's really a place to share. By the way, I found your post and the response to it in the Christian Life section. For those who do not know what we are talking about, it is at hishows.aimoo.com and open to believers and unbelievers alike. Remember though, that it does have moderators. |
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447 | Abel's sacrifice better than Cain's? | Heb 11:4 | Aixen7z4 | 96435 | ||
Once again we are faced with the fact that we can be sincere and yet find out we are ... sincerely wrong. Cain was wrong. Let us not follow his example. The just shall live by faith, and faith starts with God speaking (Romans 10:17). It is "made perfect" when we respond in obedience (Hebrews 11;James 2:22). There are people everywhere doing all kind of things sincerely trying to please God. May the Lord give us grace to seek his will in his word and find it. Then we can respond in faith by doing what God says. Example: Saul "served God" by killing Christians. |
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448 | Abel's sacrifice better than Cain's? | Heb 11:4 | Aixen7z4 | 96433 | ||
Once again we are faced with the fact that we can be sincere and yet find out we are ... sincerely wrong. Cain was wrong. Let us not follow his example. The just shall live by faith, and faith starts with God speaking (Romans 10:17). It is "made perfect" when we respond in obedience (Hebrews 11;James 2:22). There are people everywhere doing all kind of things sincerely trying to please God. May the Lord give us grace to seek his will in his word and find it. Then we can respond in faith by doing what God says. Example: What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. So: believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved. |
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449 | Is this a discussion group? | 2 Tim 2:23 | Aixen7z4 | 96419 | ||
I read the statement concerning BibleStudyForum.com and I thought it was wonderful. I especially liked the goal of building a repository of scriptural information that visitors can always come to, and help to build. Not that my opinion matters; and that seemed to be the idea; not to have controversy but to have questions answered. To tell the truth, though, it was like reading a description of The Believers Bible Forum at hishows.org. The URL for that site is http://hishows.aimoo.com and you are invited to visit. You will not find foolish and unlearned questions there, and there are no controversies. Someone has said that people will flock to a forum where they are allowed to express their opinions, whatever they may be. Some who flock believe they learn by arguing. But the Lockman Foundation is hoping only for thoughts, questions or answers, that are based on scripture, and surely that is a good thing. |
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450 | Will you change your mind? | 2 Tim 2:23 | Aixen7z4 | 96283 | ||
You then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please yourselves. Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. And the servant of the Lord must ... be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; and that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. |
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451 | Will you change your mind? | 2 Tim 2:23 | Aixen7z4 | 96266 | ||
Radioman: Seems you will have to determine for yourself which question is foolish and which one is legit. I hear Darcy saying you have to help them out. Foolish questions are to be avoided, and those who ignore answers only to repeat their question can be dealt with in wisdom. But we can assist those who simply do not express themselves clearly. What do you say? Q."Who do we know the bible is realy God's?" A. How do we know the Bible is really God's word? Well, there are several ways ... Q."? ? ?" A. Is there something in the last post that amazed you? Is it when radioman said ...? Q. "Russellville?" A. Did someone say "Russellville"? I think he said, "A going in the tops of the mulberry trees". That was when ... Q. "If we are to love our enemies than why are we taught to hate Satan?" A. It is true that Satan is the enemy of our souls, but the command you mention has to do only with human enemies. We are to wrestle against spiritual enemies. See Ephesians 6. Q. "Does God have free will?" A. Yes and no. God is sovereign and can do whatever he wants. However he is also immutable and cannot act contrary to his nature. He is just and true and love and things like that, and he will never change. Q."Was Abraham a Muslim?" A. Muslims claim that Abraham belongs in their ancestry because he was the father of Ishmael. They even claim that it was Ishmael that Abraham offered as a sacrifice. The Bible says that Isaac was the one. The Jews are the descendants of Abraham after the flesh. More importantly, those who have faith in God are called the sons of Abraham. Abraham was not a Muslim, but Muslims can be converted and become the true children of Abraham. Just like you and me. Q."Why does everything happen in thirds?" A. It may seem that way, but God does not say that it has to be that way. Just take the Bible one passage at a time. Q."If 'computer' stands for 666 than isn't wrong for us to use the computer?" A. The Bible does talk about 666, but it has nothing to do with computers. please don't worry about using your PC to take part in this forum. Q. "In the bible, where are Japanese?" A. Are you Japanese? Rest assured the Bible talks about people from all nations. Read Rev 5:9 and 7:9. Only a few nationalities are talked about by name, mainly those in the Middle East aroung the state of Israel. There are no Grenadians, Mexicans, or Australians mentioned in the Bible. Maybe there are too many nations to mention by name. But Japanese will be in heaven because some of them also believe in Jesus. I hope you do. Q. "Blue marbles roll faster than red ones(?)" A. What do you say we ask questions about spiritual things. Q."Are death and Hades destroyed or are they tormented forever?" A. When you read of death and hell being cast into the lake of fire, it really refers to the people who had been held there. Q."What if?" A. Please tell us more. Q."Where does the Bible say that the earth revolves?" A. I do not think the Bible says that. It does say that God hangs the earth on nothing. When the Bible talks of scientific things it is accurate. But it is not a scientific textbook. There are some things it does not say. Q."How do you know the earth spins on its axis?" A. Are you the same person who asked about the earth revolving? It is good that you look to the Bible for answers, but the Bible really focuses on spiritual things such as how to get saved. Q. "Why do we grow old?" A. Some think it is because of sin, but it must be because we are in the realm of time. As time passes we accumulate years. Our bodies wear out with age and this may be because the earth has been cursed. In heaven, however, we will never grow old. Q. "The Bible says that what is put to death is dead both in heaven and earth, so how did Jesus raise himself from the dead?" A. Are you sure the Bible says that? Please provide chapter and verse so we can know what you are asking. The fact that Jesus died for our sins and rose again is very important. If you have questions about it please read 1 Corinthians 15. |
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452 | Women Preachers? Yes or No? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 96098 | ||
The Lord has put the church together as he has put our bodies together. There is one head -- that is Christ. There are leaders -- they are called bishops, overseers, elders. There are deacons. These jobs are not given to women. But there are so many other jobs and positions and gifts! Surely, one of the jobs women can do is to bring souls to our Lord. Lois and Eunice had brought Timothy to the Lord. But then they must hand then over to the shepherds such as Paul. The roles that women can play in the church are so many, they seem to be almost limitless. But they are not allowed to be leaders of men. |
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453 | Aren't those parts good? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Aixen7z4 | 96095 | ||
What concerns me is the fact that some in the church have learned but others are not willing to learn from them. Is it possible that Baptists can learn some things fom Methodists and that Methodists can learn some things from the Plymouth Brethren. It seems that we are focused on the things our group does correctly (we call them 'distinctives') and we fail to see, much less to emulate, what another group is doing correctly. I suspect that when we do that we will all become more like each other, and all in all the better for it. This I say because you have posted your comment again. You are concerned that those things are not being taught in the church. But it is evident they are being taught in that part of the church. We seem to be ignoring what is good because of the errors we see in the same place. But we are encouraged to learn from each other. 1Thess 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. |
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454 | What are some examples? | Phil 4:8 | Aixen7z4 | 95967 | ||
And yet, my heart is seeking a simple answer, a practical solution. "Whatsoever things are lovely": how do we judge whether a thing is lovely? My wife says a flower is lovely: the shape, the color, the odor it gives. If I ask her why she says they are lovely, she says anyone can see that. But I need scripture as a measuring stick. I think of the fact that God made it and said that it was very good (Gen 1:31). That means it is pure, ... it is of good report. We can sing a song of praise to it. So then, we can think of roses. "If there be any virtue" suggests that we can gain something, get some strength, from thinking of them. Is that what David was doing in Psalm 139, looking at his body so fearfully and wonderfully made? He had precious thoughts, of the thing made, and of the Creator, as he thought on those things. There may be nonmaterial things as well. Perhaps love is lovely: the love of a parent for a child, the lasting faithful love of a man for his wife. "Old man and woman", a song says, "a beautiful sight, still so in love, it makes the whole world seem bright". We can notice these things and think on these things. The love of God for us is a beautiful thing. It's greater far than tongue or pen can ever tell. It goes beyond the highest star, and reaches to the lowest hell. It is rich, and pure, and measureless, and strong. We can think on these things. Perhaps you can find something good in what I have said here, and think on these things. Perhaps you can suggest other things. |
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455 | Aren't those parts good? | 1 Cor 3:22 | Aixen7z4 | 95808 | ||
Doesn't look like a question, does it? I know. It is really a prompt, to show the kind of responses I was looking for when I asked the original question. I hope this will make it easier for you to respond. | ||||||
456 | foolish and unlearned questions avoid | 2 Tim 2:23 | Aixen7z4 | 95799 | ||
I take a chance to ask this question, hoping it is neither foolish nor unlearned. To whom was Paul speaking when he said, "... folish and unlearned questions avoid ..."? Paul was speaking to Timothy, was he not? And Timothy was his fellow-evangelist, a leader and a teacher to the church. May I suggest, respectfully, that that admonition is for the leaders of today; the leaders of the church and the leaders of this forum. It is not for the foolish people who ask the foolish questions. It is for their leaders. They need to deal with these things. So often I hear preachers passing on to the congregation responsibility for the things they need to do themselves. As it is, the Lord has not given us a democracy, where every opinion counts and the majority rules. He has given us a theocracy with a Chief Shepherd and under-shepherds who are to lead and to ensure that the Lord's commands are followed and the sheep are fed. May I suggest that the leaders here get together among themselves, in private e-mails, perhaps, and agree on a way to deal with the advent of foolish and unlearned questions. If you deal with them correctly, then it does not become an issue. The offending people can be dealt with in private and the forum can be left with only content that is profitable. Anyone can ask a question. Anyone can offer an answer, perhaps. But then the "prophets" should "prophesy" one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted (1 Cor 14:31). If I am wrong, I would hope I could be corrected privately, and by the leaders. But I suspect I am not wrong (Acts 20:28;1Pe 5:2). Unless there is leadership that really leads, and in a scritural way, the situation will continue. |
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457 | Help thinking | Phil 4:8 | Aixen7z4 | 95712 | ||
I take it that you want to do more than read about it. You want to accomplish it. If so, I'd like to recommend the entire word of God. Read it for pleasure. Read it for knowledge, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. Read it to understand yourself better and to know the Lord better and to know his will. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Reading the word of God will help you to do that. |
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458 | Are your answers authoritative? | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 95148 | ||
I did not mean to suggest that it is an impressive personal biography that qualifies a person to give authoritative answers. Nor am I nominating myself for such a position. Nevertheless, at your request, I will look for "update user info" to see if I can provide some useful info. I am not promising here since I have found that revelation of personal information such as education, profession, and experience can garner resentment as easily as it might respect. At hishows.aimoo.com there is a thread for personal testimonies and each member or visitor is encouraged to provide theirs. I support the exhortation that each reader follow the example of the Bereans and to search the scriptures to see if the things said are so (Acts 17:11). Please note, though, that they were double-checking Paul who, as his manner was, "reasoned with them out of the scriptures" (Acts 17:2). It is my observation that many people on many forums post opinions without referring us to any scripture. We may not be able to check to see if these things are so because we have no idea where the ideas came from. On the other hand there are those who suggest there is no scripture on a subject when others know there is. At hishows.aimoo.com the monitors are able to asssist the discussion by following scriptural points with supporting scriptural references. They edit responses to eliminate personal attactks and attempts at intimidation. They do such things in order to ensure that the discussion is not only a chance for anyone to express their opinion but also profitable to anyone who comes by to read. Actually, they earn their position not because of who they are but because of the way they have conducted themselves on the forum. The participants seem to appreciate them because they help to ensure that questions are potentially profitable and that all accepted questions receive authoritative answers. By the way, authoritative answers are defined as those which consider all of Scripture. It is the Bible and not the person who is seen as the authority. The suggestion here is that that authority should be evident on a Bible forum. |
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459 | Number of writers who wrote the bible | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 94810 | ||
I am sure there is some value in those efforts and in those compilations. How much, I cannot say. I will only say I am glad the word of God itself is that much more consistent and certain. As for your conclusion, if a one-word answer could convey it, I would say "Amen". If I could see your cursor, I would shake your hand. It is marvelous how each part of Scripture shows itself to be the word of God, principally because it is endorsed or authorized by our Lord Jesus Christ. It also testifies of him and for him. But the Spirit and the Word go so well together, the human author hardly seems to matter, except that he is a "holy man" whom the Spirit chose to use and a part of the context in which the holy Spirit spoke. The focus rightly rests on the one divine Author. |
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460 | Number of writers who wrote the bible | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 94804 | ||
I wonder if we could list them, match them with the parts they wrote, and certify their authorship. On the oter hand, it may not be that important. | ||||||
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