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461 | tongues | Eph 4:14 | Wild Olive Shoot | 154190 | ||
Javelin, My friend, first of all, you accuse me of being “anti-tongue”. If you would take a little time to look into my posts on this forum, you would see that in fact, I am not. Ref. Post number (148377). The fact of the matter is, I still debate the gift of tongues with myself. I believe they still exist, but are used in this day and age in an improper manner and that if truth be told, many who claim this experience, are falsely testifying. That being said, I would like to address just a few things in your post because quite frankly, some of it is”hogwash”… You stated: “Kennyittis, again if true, recounted his personal experience. Who the hey are you to say, as so many others here, that it is "not from God" since tongues is long passed" ??!!” I never said that at all. I don’t believe I even addressed Kennyittis and his post. My debate was with elektos and the sources he used to support his position on tongues. We addressed that, he and I, and have come to the conclusion to peacefully disagree. I also asked Brenda to use scriptural evidence for her claim. But I don’t think I addressed Kennyittis. You then stated: “"How can you know? Where you there? Do you know what the words he uttered mean?" no, so what - your questions apply to you as well.” I was not there. Again, I never told Kennyittis that his vision was Godly or not. But how can you honestly give him the reassurance that it was? You can’t and therefore should not have. What if the source of his vision was not from God? Should he continue down the road you suggested? Statements like that can be very detrimental to someone when you offer them and haven’t the full facts of the case. You need to check yourself in the pattern of offering irresponsible and rash advise. The devil will fool even the elect if he could. Since you don’t know the basis of Kennyittis’ vision, you cannot possibly affirm that it was from God. You then state: “I simply believe the witness and make the correlation with clear scripture.” That is all the BradK asked you for. Frankly, until you can offer some biblical support, what you post is your opinion and rather dismissible because we all know what worldly wisdom and opinions can offer. Back up what you state with Scripture. It is quite simple really. You then offered this: “"Thus, how do you perceive to know it was from God?" - mere analysis of his description of the event. How do you or anyone else for that matter, perceive to know it was not from God? How does anyone know anything about what any witness says?” Go back to Kennyittis’ post. He never confirmed the vision was from God. What he said was this: “i believe i had a vision”. So he wasn’t sure if it was even a vision. But according to you, it was and it was from God. Very dangerous assumption my friend, unless, God has spoken to you as well and informed you of such. I’ll leave this discussion as I have left others that will not be productive. Christ be with you, and maybe we can discuss other issues in a more peaceful manner. WOS P.S. Just a word of caution, there are many on this forum and simply all around who do use Scripture to support their views that tongues have ceased. They offer very well rounded, scriptural evidence. If you intend to debate that, I would suggest you yourself do the same. |
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462 | tongues | Eph 4:14 | Wild Olive Shoot | 154237 | ||
I do not "believe" that I am a Christian. I know. Big difference. Have a nice day. |
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463 | Walking in the light of the Lord. | Eph 5:8 | Wild Olive Shoot | 151440 | ||
Ray, I see many, many posts in which you seem to be hung up on capitalization and non-capitalization of certain words. I’m really at a loss I guess, because I fail to see why this is such an area of concern. Does the presentation of the text, in terms of punctuation and correct grammar, really pose that much of a stumbling block? Maybe an audio rendition of the Word, and to hear it spoken instead of being read may be a better route to take. (Unless you are prone to being particular about pronunciation) I mean, when Christ, Peter, Paul and the others spoke to those that they spoke to, I’m sure they weren’t interrupted and asked whether or not a particular word should be capitalized. Hear the word bother. The message that God has revealed should be far more important than the punctuation used or whether or not a certain word is capitalized. Just my thoughts. WOS |
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464 | Should we be thankful for Judas Iscariot | Eph 5:20 | Wild Olive Shoot | 151914 | ||
Interesting perspective Doc. It seems also to be apparent with what happened concerning the persecution of the early church. After the martyrdom of Stephen and the eruption of persecution, God used that persecution in part to further His purpose in broadening His church. It appears that persecution brought untold blessing to thousands as it forced the believers out of Jerusalem and into the Gentile world as the were scattered abroad like seeds and sown into new ground. It could be pointed out also, that Stephan’s death left a profound impact on Saul / Paul, who was yet to become the greatest missionary. God used the results of Satan’s persecution of Christ’s Church along with individual persecution and martyrdom to set off the exodus of believers from Jerusalem to the effect of expanding and broadening His church. John 12:24 (NIV)24I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. WOS |
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465 | Did Cain marry one of his sisters? | Eph 5:25 | Wild Olive Shoot | 165610 | ||
Dear Bibleman3, Although some on this forum may claim that they can see into another’s heart and know the motives behind their questions, most will approach the question with honesty and in accordance with God's word to the best of their ability, taking the question at face value. With that, I believe brothers Hank and Kalos have already answered your question. I just wanted to reiterate that questions only appear to be illegitimate if answered illegitimately and in haste. Like Hank stated, it is an appropriate question there just isn’t a precise answer. Welcome to the Forum. WOS |
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466 | Did Cain marry one of his sisters? | Eph 5:25 | Wild Olive Shoot | 174647 | ||
Dear Magellan, You noted the following: "It is adding to the written word of the Bible to presume that Adam and Eve had other children not mentioned here, especially in light of Gen 5:4, which will also be addressed in a moment." And then make the claim: "It is my belief, based on my own careful reading and studying of Genesis, that God did in fact create other people, likely before he created Adam and Eve, and that these others are the ones Cain feared and married." So you imply that adding to the Word is wrong but still do it? Where does God tell us there were others before Adam and Eve? Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. Does it say "created man" or "re-created man" Are you adding, changing or simply misusing the Word? WOS |
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467 | Did Cain marry one of his sisters? | Eph 5:25 | Wild Olive Shoot | 174743 | ||
Sorry Magellan, If your theory is correct, then God lied to us in His Word. Genesis 3:20 And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. I'll take God's Word over yours my friend. No need to debate it any further. That another "people" existed before Adam is not supported biblically. The fact that there were none IS. You take the logical explanation and fantasize it into something that isn't real. You compromise the Word of God and rationalize the Scripture to form an understanding that you can comprehend, neither of which I support. In the end, I agree with you that it is really of no importance from where Cain’s wife originated since it has never been revealed to us by the only authoritative source that we should rely on. If God thinks it insignificant, maybe we should too. WOS |
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468 | Did Cain marry one of his sisters? | Eph 5:25 | Wild Olive Shoot | 174863 | ||
magellan, I did say there is no reason to debate this. I'll keep it there. The verse I posted refutes in total, your entire theory. If your theory contradicts one little teeny piece of God's word, then it is not true. God's word is truth my friend. Eve was and is the mother of all living. Now if you can't understand this in it's simplest terms we are right back at the beginning of this debate because I can in no way explain it any better than that. Please, let's get beyond this subject and on to more enlightening things that God offers us in His truth, His Word. By the way, concerning the usage of hayah and as you say refers to a future event. Well isn’t that obvious? When Adam made the statement, Eve was not yet a mother of anything. Why do you have to take the generations all the way to Noah? At the birth of Cain, this was made true and continued endlessly from that point. WOS |
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469 | Is Satan in heaven or on earth right now | Eph 6:12 | Wild Olive Shoot | 166756 | ||
Job 1:7 And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. Job 2:2 And the LORD said unto Satan, From whence comest thou? And Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. Matthew 4:5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, Matthew 4:8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; Luke 10:18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: WOS |
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470 | Happy Reformation Day (490 Years) | Eph 6:14 | Wild Olive Shoot | 195574 | ||
"The just shall live by faith." Romans 1:17 Stand in His grace, WOS |
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471 | Just out of curiosity. | Phil 1:23 | Wild Olive Shoot | 205086 | ||
Forgoing conviction to make peace is to really have no conviction isn’t it? Jeremiah 6:14 They have healed the wound of my people lightly, saying, 'Peace, peace,' when there is no peace. “They have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, or according to the cure of some slight hurt, skinning over the wound and never searching it to the bottom, applying lenitives only, when there was need of corrosives, soothing people in their sins, and giving them opiates to make them easy for the present, while the disease was preying upon the vitals. They said, “Peace peace - all shall be well.” (if there were some thinking people among them, who were awake, and apprehensive of danger, they soon stopped their mouths with their priestly and prophetical authority, boldly averring that neither church nor state was in any danger), when there is no peace, because they went on in their idolatries and daring impieties. Note, Those are to be reckoned our false friends (that is, our worst and most dangerous enemies) who flatter us in a sinful way.” Matthew Henry Stand in His grace, WOS |
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472 | Authority to Ask God for One's Needs | Phil 4:19 | Wild Olive Shoot | 172206 | ||
BBQ, If you have Christ, what more could you possibly want for yourself. Anything more? John 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. “Those that abide in Christ as their heart's delight shall have, through Christ, their heart's desire. If we have Christ, we shall want nothing that is good for us.” – Mathew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible …”but this must be understood not of temporal things, as riches, honours, profits, pleasures, or whatever even the carnal mind of a believer himself may sometimes desire; but of things spiritual, and with such limitations and restrictions as these; whatever is according to the will of God, for the Spirit of God himself asks for no other for the saints; whatever is for the glory of God, and for their own spiritual profit and edification; and whatever is agreeably to the words and doctrines of Christ, which abide in them.” – John Gills Exposition of the Entire Bible Psalm 117:1,2: 1 O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. 2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD. If the Lord gives us His love, what more could we possibly ask for? In that love is all we can ever need and desire. In His grace we find peace and salvation. If He never gives us anything else, He is still worthy of our highest praise. WOS |
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473 | Authority to Ask God for One's Needs | Phil 4:19 | Wild Olive Shoot | 172291 | ||
BBQ, I do agree that you can ask whatever you wish and it will be answered. My problem is that you seem to advocate that it will always be answered in the affirmative, which Scripture teaches us quite clearly, that it will not. That’s where you are mistaken. 1 John 5: 14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. God hears us because we ask according to His will. I think you look upon success and prosperity as being material gains as you make reference to how blessed Job was because of his possessions in post # 172018 inserted here: “It seems almost all of these people are folks who do not have or run a business of their own. I usually just smile and nod politely. I never take advice from someone unless they are far more successful than I am. Who would be more successful than God? Look how he blessed Job. Job 1:3 His possessions also were 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and very many servants; and that man was the greatest of all the men of the east” (sic) Success and prosperity do not equate to one being blessed. Many successful and prosperous people will end up in Hell. How is that blessed? I know a man who was rich beyond our wildest imaginations. He controlled everything, had heavenly creatures at is beck and call. He was successful, very successful. Then, by the will of His Father, and His own, He gave it all up. In humility He gave up everything a king was granted. He could have taken it all back in an instant by simply speaking it to be so. But He didn’t. Why? For you! He gave up everything, including His precious life, His blood, so that you could be free. So that through faith, you could live forever and prosper in His eternal presence. I wonder if the lowly preacher showed up in His tattered attire and overturned your money table if you would listen to him. Because according to your standard, it appears that He was not the type that was “way more successful than you”. Would you smile and nod politely at Christ and dismiss what it is He tells you? How about this? Would you give up your last cent, voluntarily? Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. Luke 14:11 For everyone that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. God holds not everything we desire in high esteem but rather quite the contrary. Much is detestable to Him and we just fail to realize it. WOS |
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474 | Sins Forgiven | Col 2:13 | Wild Olive Shoot | 168622 | ||
…“Only on the footing of sin daily confessed and pardoned can there be any fellowship between us and the eternal God this side heaven, for that footing is the only one consistent with the facts of the case. Let us daily ask the Lord to keep us in a truthful spirit, admitting the truth, both concerning ourselves and our Lord, feeling its power, and desiring to he taught still more of it.” … …”I beseech you, dear hearer, try to fix your eye on Jesus Christ and his atoning sacrifice, and live as a believer in him, and this will make you live as a constant confessor of sin; for when the wounds of Jesus speak peace they also preach penitence, and when the atonement gives us rest it also makes us meek and lowly in heart under a sense of abiding faultiness. As you see what Jesus suffered you will see how you sinned, and as you observe the glory of his merit you will see the horror of your own demerit. Thus may you daily, as long as ever you live, confess sin and find cleansing from all unrighteousness.”… – C.H. Spurgeon http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/1241.htm Honest Dealing with God A Sermon Delivered on Lord's-Day Morning, June 20th, 1875, by C. H. SPURGEON |
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475 | Sins Forgiven | Col 2:13 | Wild Olive Shoot | 168626 | ||
So that was you I encountered on the freeway! :) I do see your point. These days I find myself more aware of my little detours around God and His Word and tend to relate that to fellowshipping more and it does provide for me to make adjustments. I truly hope I’m not more aware because I do it more often, just simply because He’s making more aware as I fellowship and I’m recognizing more. If I can acknowledge my shortcomings, with faith, He has given me an avenue to correct, because like you stated, our sin nature does rear up their ugly head. WOS |
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476 | Sins Forgiven | Col 2:13 | Wild Olive Shoot | 168640 | ||
Dear romans 11:19, Please read carefully what CDBJ and BradK have posted. What you are doing is adding a required work to the salvific promise of grace alone through faith alone. If you are claiming that you are “required” to forgive and required to continually ask for forgiveness in order for God to forgive, then you misunderstand what grace is and what the promise is. It is a good thing that you do, if you confess daily to acknowledge your transgression and it is a good thing to ask for divine help in overcoming them. But to think that you must ask forgiveness continually and that it has any influence on your salvation, as to whether God will forgive you or not, is to miscomprehend what His promise is. Your faith in Christ and what He accomplished has assured your forgiveness and that is His promise. Live in Christ and accept the gracious gift of God and know that through faith, He sees Christ in you and has forgiven you not because of anything you have done or will do, but what Christ has done once and for all. When you state: “If I continue to ask God for forgiveness and I have faith that I'm forgiven I continue to trust in Him.” Realize your faith in Christ is your assurance that you have been forgiven. Not that you continue to ask. WOS |
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477 | easter egg hunt in sanctuary | Col 3:1 | Wild Olive Shoot | 201507 | ||
You know, I referred to Easter as Resurrection Day and some of my family actually asked me why I did that. When I asked them what they observe on the Sunday they call Easter Sunday, they simply said “Easter”. Even after I explained to them why I referred to it the way I did, there was an odd silence on the other end of the phone line, and then a snicker. Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; Stand in His grace, WOS |
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478 | I there a book about the hall of souls | Col 3:16 | Wild Olive Shoot | 200258 | ||
I went back and read the post you noted Doc... Makes one wonder about the individuals who may possibly be clones in the future. Can they create a soul in the lab too? Man's desire to be God... Wasn't there another who wanted the same thing? Just thinking out loud. Stand in His grace, WOS |
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479 | I there a book about the hall of souls | Col 3:16 | Wild Olive Shoot | 200265 | ||
Thanks God lover, but it is not a subject I care to invest much time in. Like I said, I was mostly just thinking out loud. Stand in HIs grace, WOS |
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480 | the Bible Alone | 2 Thess 2:15 | Wild Olive Shoot | 170885 | ||
How about: James 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: Your ears, by count, double your tongue. Maybe one should take advantage of that. Diatribe??? WOS |
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