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541 | The 9 Manifestations in I Cor 12 | 1 Corinthians | justme | 49507 | ||
Dear TKO and srbaegon: Love without truth; and truth without love, both are wrong, pilgrams. Nothing we bring to the study forun is of such a nature that the Love Christ places in us, that should stop us from respecting our faith, and views. We might have to re-evaluate our positions and perhaps grow. Romans 14:1 says"Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy." NIV I would add you should read the rest of the chapter to keep it in context. agape, justme |
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542 | Marriage? | 1 Corinthians | justme | 71745 | ||
Growth: Welcome to the Forum! 1 Corinthians chapters 6 and 7 are very good complete answers to many questions rather than just a verse to answer a single question. You really don't go into enough detail to say much. to be honest with you. Are you and her both active Christians in a church? are you sexually pure and is she? What does she is the reason she is unsure about you? What happened with this other young man that causes her reluctance. Where in her faith is she struggling. I will be able to give you some more Biblical information if you can help in some more information. Blessings. justme |
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543 | Marriage? | 1 Corinthians | justme | 71747 | ||
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544 | Is suicide unforgivable ? | 1 Corinthians | justme | 77301 | ||
Centurion: Welcome to the forum! Your question is one that concerns me. I sincerely hope you are not considering suicide. There is nothing that you can not work threw with Christ or is to big a problem to see you over it. The verses I give you are 1Corinthians 6:19-20 makes it clear you are the temple of God. We will be held accountable for our lives and deeds done. But the only unforgivable sin is rejecting Jesus Christ as you Lord. This forum would be very opent to assisting you in any way if you are depressed or in need of counseling. I would sincerely be interested in hearing from you. Peace in Christ. justme |
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545 | women? | 1 Corinthians | justme | 77476 | ||
greatfullydead: I would ask you to consider the culture at the time Paul wrote his letters. At that time women were uneducated, and considered as belongings to the man. A womans life was very demeaming. Jewish men had a prayer that included " I am glad I was not born a women. Is culture of 200 years ago to be followed today? Or was Paul addressing those who lived in that culture at that time? As we see today in many third world, and even some more modern countries, women cover the face, can't drive, are beaten by others, raped as punishment, and treated like scum. I know Jesus elevated women and treated them very different form the culture of that day. For example, the woman caught in adultery, the woman at the well, Mary and Martha, and even his mother. Respect, love and uplifting women were the examples I see. Paul taught submission to both the man and woman. Men are to treat their wifes as Christ treats the Church! He gave all He dad to redeem (us) the church. I find the Book of Hosea a very clear picture of Christ and how he Bought us back with all he had, and took us as sinful as we are. I would say women know more about giving and loving and teaching then most men will ever have a clue. Why do you think most churches have more women than men? Who has the tenderness that us men strive so hard to achieve? Perhaps we (us men) know much more about asertiveness and demanding we be obeyed, than the genuineness of giving our selves as Christ did for the church (usmen included). I think we forget they, women, more specfically our wives, are our co laborers in Christ not a doormat to step upon or to be told to shutup and tend to the kids and teach other women. We men have a very distorted view of what Scripture says our lives in Christ are to be. (Now for any lady reading this take a bow while I applaud you!) I hope this is a note of enlightenment for us men. Blessings. justme |
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546 | Struggling with a divorce | 1 Corinthians | justme | 82203 | ||
MPierce: Wow! You have a rather complecated life, and history. I have empathy for you and your children. May I say with assurance that nothing is impossible for the LORD. Having said that, this is a Bible study Forum, no one here should offer advice, as you are in desperate need of professional counseling. There is no one who could give you the help you need on the inner net. From your note is is very clear you have made some unbiblical choices, and when we make such choices the results are seldon good. I am sure others who read this will be in prayer for you and your family. GET HELP ASAP! Peace to you. justme |
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547 | Beaten or No Children? | 1 Corinthians | justme | 88389 | ||
Dat: Under no circumstance should you allow your husband to beat you! I strongly urge you to get to the nearest womans shelter at once! This is a legal answer as required by law. You may be in danger, I can't sy it LOUD enough or SAY IT MORE INFACTY! GET OUT ASAP! CALL YOU PASTOR, POLICE OR WHOM EVER YOU CAN, BUT LEAVE AT ONCE! justme |
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548 | ..confidence, trust, belief and courage? | 1 Corinthians | justme | 125168 | ||
boLB: In reading your note there come to my mind several areas of concern. I don't know if you are a follower of Jesus or not, as you don't say. If you are a follower of Jesus Christ then what are you doing in such a immoral relationship? For that matter even if your not a Christian this in not a healthy relationship. For the reason that you turned to this Forum I will take it you are a Christian. I will make it real, and get to the point. I Cor. 6:14. You can not take fire into your soul, and not expect to bet burned. You are spiritually in serious big time trouble, say nothing of what this immoral, unbiblical relationship with your mind and body. You have one acceptable choice. Get out at once, flee from this and repent. That's a rather old fashion term, but you get the point. Ot you can remain in the same condition as you are. The choice is your's and I pray you will choose the way of Christ. justme |
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549 | Christian man wants to remarry | 1 Corinthians | justme | 170186 | ||
Friend: I have read what others have said to you. I have delt with several divorced couples that came to me asking me to marry them. Kalos, and I are of the same opinion. My understanding of Scripture is when we come to Christ we are New. God has a high standard for a Christian marriage, which yours was not,(as you state) your ex wife had no business to marry you if she was a Christian. You have made confesion that you broke the marriage vows, its over. I have concerns as to how the woman you want to marry, came to be divorced. If she just walked away because she just didn't love her husband any more than I think that presents a problem. You both need some Biblical counseling to see if you are really Biblically able to be married, (on her part.) If her divorce was Biblical, then start premarrage counseling. I do not mean three or four times with the pastor, I mean three months worth. As second marriages for you both the odds of this marriage falling apart are more than staying together. Please take that very seriously. All divorce is caused by hardness of heart. Make sure to keep a tender heart, and together ask God to put you both in the center of His will, no matter what that is. Blessings. Justme |
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550 | Christians living together outside of ma | 1 Corinthians | justme | 193938 | ||
Welcome to the Bible Study Bible Forum PutGodFirst! 1 Corinthians 6:14 to 20, and in Hebrews 13:4 there is a very direct warning about keeping our selves pure for the marriage bed. There are are many things to consider before YOU decide about attending this wedding, it's not a simple answer. I can say as a parent, this is an agonizing decision to make when your adult children have become sexually involved before the marriage. This heart ace has been experienced by so many Christian parents and their Christian adult children. The sin of immorality is accepted as mormal in our world today, the Church is often aware but remains silent as to not offend it's member or family. Have you ever spoke to this man or woman with Scripture to tell them what they were doing was wrong? Often people judge the sinner but never cronfront the person with the Biblical proof that what the person is doing is sin. I wish I could say that the answer to attend the wedding is a simple answer, for me it is not. A Clergy person is at times cronfronted with a couple who are Christians who have been immoral and find there is a baby on the way. Some Clergy will not marry the couple. But, is it better to take the time and give Biblical counseling about marriage, and get the couple off on a repented start together? I think the last option is better. That is not to say the sin is white washed away. Recently I read that about 50 percent of Christian brides are with child on their wedding day! I used to think it might have been the churches fault in not teaching Biblical morals. Now I am more convienced that it has more to do with what the Kids ore taught in school, the TV they watch, music they listen to all say recreational sex is good and fun, and it's ok. One has only to go into Christian homes and look at channels the Cable TV or Direct TV has to understand that Christians are being seduced by inviting such entertainment in their homes. There is not one person that can justify having HBO, Showtime, or these movie channels. They use the name of God in vain, use rotten gutter language, and ever immoral sexual idea is presented as good! I would be willing to bet the majority of Christians have these type of filth in their homes. We live in a world that is sin sick, and we have forgotten what the Lord expects of us, to flea sexual sin. I am sure that you ask the Lord to direct you path you will come to the answer. Perhaps this couple now see they were wrong. However if they flaunted their immorality and are getting married out of it's the right thing to do now that we have enough money, I would no6t attend, and I would sent a note saying why I would not be coming. Hope this helps a little. justme |
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551 | God will not put more than we can bear | 1 Corinthians | justme | 226866 | ||
HrBeasley: May I suggest Psalm 139, this chapter has been a comfort to me over and over. justme |
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552 | How do I know / feel / experience God | 1 Cor 1:28 | justme | 241914 | ||
zeagel: I tool the time to read all your posts, and by the way welcome to the study Bible Forum. Your desire to "feel" or experience God is what we all desire, and if you din'nt I would think something was wrong....you are normal. I personally can say the times I feel closest to Jesus Christ is when I am really involved with reading the Bible. I mean more than a casual basis, but reading for perhaps a half an hour. That is how God speaks to you....by reading His word. The Holy Spirit teaches and reveals things to us that way. Prayer is very important, that's us speaking to God. Reading His Holy Word is allowing God to speak to us, and when we combine these in the proper balance we no longer feel we are missing something. As you grow and experience God in prayer and reading the Bible you will learn as Job did that feelings mean little. For instance some days I feel so close to my bride of almost 46 years, some days even if she in right next to me, I can feel distant. It really is how I am relating, not how things really are. Feelings can depend on how much pain I am in or how good I am feeling. Feelings are undependable. May I suggest you read John first and then 1John, they pretty much go together. Don't expect growth to come easy or fast, it takes time and hours spent in studying the Bible to become mature, I also want to tell you it's work, Satan will do all his tricks to stop you from growing in Christ.....it's his main effort to discourage you so you will give up and fall away. If you are a genuine Follower of Jesus Christ trials and tribulations Satan will do all he can to destroy your faith. I have seen lost of people show an interest in Jesus Christ, but gave up because it was too difficult or too hard to repent and leave the sins they were so attached to. I pray your faith will grow and prove you are a genuine born again follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. Blesings. justme |
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553 | Removing church members | 1 Cor 5:7 | justme | 102872 | ||
mtnrip: Matthew 18:15-20 is the instuctions Jesus left us with. I had the very sad experience of being a pastor of a church that went through this very difficult ordeal. I wish I could say after it was all done and over that the person repented and fellowship was returned once again. Unfortunately the person just went to the same denominationaal church but a different town about 15 miles away and was welcomed with open arms. This person has passed on, so I don't feel it is telling tales now. I would caution antone considering such a drastic step to move slowly, and asking the Lords watchcare over all concerned. I believe this is a last drastic step in a pastors leadership and the life of the church. 16 years after this experience I still feel sad for the family involved in removing their long time friend. This came down to a secret vote of the church body and there were no votes against expelling the brother. Without restoration of the one removed healing is incomplete. I hope this helps. justme |
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554 | is a christian allowed to drink | 1 Cor 6:10 | justme | 213559 | ||
jeh777: Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! Your question has evoked 17 responces, quite a few. Romans 14:22 says "So whatever you believe about things keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the man who does not condeemm himself by what he approves." NIV. I wish I had a dollar for every time someone reminded me of the verse where Paul tells Timothy to take some wine for his stomach's sake, and how Jesus made real fermented wine at the wedding. These verses have been used to justify why drinking wine is ok for Christians. I have been reminded of these verses from people that have never opened a Bible in their life, and could not find the verses if their lives depended upon it. I use to preach in a rescue mission in Phoenix, AR. and heard these verses used many times. These verses have become twisted, and used especially by those who were attempting to give justification for their drunkeness. I have listened to these verses mentioned in adult Sunday School Classes, when the subject of Christians drinking beer or wine came up. The wine in Jesus time was deluted from a consecrate, and you would have to drink a lot to even begin to feel the effects. Now if someone did not delute the wine it would have been about 15 percent by volume, and would more like the wine of today. What bothers me is there are many places in Scripture where we are warned to not look at the wine when it sparkles. That would have been in the condensed form. But I have never heard those verses quoted to defend why we should not drink. There are several reasons I think Christians should not put themselves in a position to defend drinking. The verse in Romans 14:22 tells us to be wise in what we approve. There are large numbers of families who have suffered because someone who drinks became abusive, and innocent children, and spouses have been the victims of unspeakable horrors. These abuse's have scarred many victims for the rest of their lives. When I found the verse in Romans 14:22 I felt like the Lord hit me with a bolt of lightening. I thought of how easy we as Christians become used by satan in a sort of situation ethics. The subject of drinking wine or beer, can draw us in to a position of putting our testimony at risk by a simple yes on taking a small glass of wine. Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, we need to be very careful in what we approve of, so not to soil the name we carry....Christians. God bless, and help us to keep our lives pure for the one who Loves us with everything He has....Jesus Christ. justme |
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555 | Forgiveness for Adultery | 1 Cor 6:15 | justme | 50119 | ||
Dear vistith: There is no such verse! I John 1:9 says if we confess our sins he is faithfull and will forgive us and cleanse us from all wrong doingI Have you confessed your sin? thenit is forgiven. But turn from sin and do not repeat it. Bless you, agape, justme |
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556 | Chosen one | 1 Cor 6:19 | justme | 215300 | ||
Chosen one: Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! How refreshing to see you filled out the Update User Info. It is a unique treat that someone fills out that so ver soon, thank you. There has been much talk about tattoos in the Christian comunity where I live, and several Chriatian articles about tattoos have been in some Christian magizines. The Old Te4stament is the only place that addresses marking our body. Some say because it is in the OT. it does not apply today. I have seen many tattoos in my life, I was in the US Navy, and saw all knids of tattos there as well. Most tattoos are not honoring to the Lord. Many Tatoos are shaneful and nasty to see. I personally think that marking our body is wrong. Even crosses, or symbols of Christian things are wrong as I undersatnd Scripture. However, when people get saved like Jesus we take Christians like they are. I see that tattoos have gained acceptance by women as well as men. Which I personally do not like. Tattoos are all but impossivle to remove except with plastic surgery, which is very costly. I have a older Poator friend who had a tattoo of a naked lady, and he scraped it off bu a carving knife. The removal left a large scar. He always had a long sleved shirt on so the scar would not be seen. He had the tattoo put on in WW II. he only two years ago went home to be in the Lord. I believe something as lasting as a tattoo that is put on in a time when not much thought is given into is the tatoo a sin, is when most people get a tatoo. For me a tattoo would be a sin. I think it is a mistake at least and often a burden, and is often a shame. Ihope this helps. Thanks for being in the forum. justme |
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557 | Please help me understand divorce. | 1 Cor 7:1 | justme | 167817 | ||
Believer31675: This is one of the most important questions you will most likely have to deal with. I must ask, are each of YOU born again Christians? I am assuming this is the case. Has this man done EVERYTHING POSSIBLE to reconcile with his ex wife? Has it been a year or so from the divorce? Has he gone to professional counseling to work out his grief and work through what issues WERE his fault? NO ONE is blameless. Were there Biblical grounds for the divorce. Were either or both of them Christians when the divorce occured? These questions are vital to work through. If his ex wife is not remarried, you want to be sure beyond a doubt there is no possibility of restoring this broken marriage. Of course if she is remarried there is no way for reconciliation to come about. The time of one year is time for healing to have come about for some. The professional counseling is so important. There is no such thing as just one person being totally at fault. Just being married to the person with many problems is a problem in and of it's self. I am sure there is guilt and anger, and not to admit to it is not a healthy, and may indicate a problem. There could be many issues, if left unresolved, would only carry over into ANY future relationship he would have. If there is even the smallest hint of restoration of this prior marriage, then you MUST step aside and let the Holy Spirit work. You don't mention if there are children involved. If there are children, this will be a lifetime of so much that is going to be there is no way to predict what you will be required to endure. Tred lightly and pray EARNESTLY for the Lord to give you courage, strength and direction. Paul in 1 Corithians give examples of how to deal with these questions. Jesus said that adultery is the only permissible reason for divorce. That does not mean a person has to divorce, but rather it is better to reconcile. Hardness of heart is at the root of all divorces. Biblically if there is no way to restore the marriage, he would be free to remarry, but only to a Christian. I caution you that WHATEVER problems that he had in the last marriage will come again or similar, in your potiential marriage with him. Marriage to someone who has been married before is not to be entered into lightly without seeking a Christian counselor that is willing to spend the time to help you both in this major step. Also keep in mind many churches will not accept you as anything but second class Christians. Which is very sad but very true. These things I have written not out of judgement but out of the reality of living, pastoring, counseling and knowing many couples that have faced these very life-changing questions. May you pray for the Lord's devine wisdom. Your decision will affect many more than you know at this time. justme |
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558 | Are condoms ok in a marriage? | 1 Cor 7:9 | justme | 58332 | ||
bcbj:Welcome to the Forum! Romans Chapters 14 and 15, present views on making judgements and doing as the Lord leads us. Paul also tells us that to do something we believe to be wrong is sin. Yet, Paul also allows for accepting each others views, and not being offensive to others. Birth control is exactly that, whatever is done or used is to prevent the chance of baby being born. The information Emmaus gave is good, and represents the Catholic Churches position. The Catholic Churches position on abortion has been consistant and unwavering against abortion. This is very commendable and I believe the only Biblical answer on abortion. Birth control was used by Camel herdsman, long before Christ birth. They inserted stones in the female camels womb. That was the first IUD if you want to call it that. The stone prevented the Zigote from attaching to the wall of the womb of the camel. In any from of birth control there is a failure percentage. Every method has it's problems. Most of us are so trusting of our doctors that we are ignorantly aborting conceived babies without knowing it. The IUD, the Pill, actually allow conception, but prevent attachment to the wall of the womb. Thus conception is terminated. In all medical books up until about 1920, said life began at conception. By the late 1940's life was now changed to when the zigote attached to the womb, life then began. Read Psalm 139, and see what the Bible says. There is little room for doubt. Today we live in a time that families of three children are looked down on with shame! When scripture says just the contrary. There are several family planning methods today that do not create ethical and religious struggles to contend with. The very best advice I can say for sure is stay away from PLANNED PARENTHOOD. These are baby killers! The keep the abortion mills going! To get good information see if you have a Christian Crisis Pregnancy Center. There they can give you either actual materials on Natural Family Planning, and other more credible methods that are compatable with you and your husbands wants. This subject is a very sensitive, and walking and living by faith takes effort, and trust. In Psalm 139 it is very clear that the Lord knew us before we even were concieved. I take that to mean the Lord will be with us as husband and wife, and no matter what, we can trust that God is in control. There are more natural, healthy, ways to plan your family today than ever before. We had 4 children. We now have 5 grandchildren. We have to trust the Lord to protect them all now. More faith is needed now, it seems, then when they were still at home. There has been pain and blessings, times of hurt and times to rejoyce. This is all part of life, and before you know it you wont even have the choice as to consider pregnancy. Life is fast enjoy every step of the journey. agape, justme |
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559 | information on the pill and conception | 1 Cor 7:9 | justme | 108257 | ||
bloodofjesus: This information is quite basic and is often taught in Jr. High health classes. ro you can contact your nearest Crisis Pregnancy Center. I hope you intend to tell your sister how bad birth control pills are, and not how to prevent getting pregnant. justme |
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560 | divorce is not always a sin. | 1 Cor 7:15 | justme | 82927 | ||
HARDNESS OF HEART IS SIN! Divorce is hardness of heart toward the mate and God. There is no sinless divorce! justme |
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