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541 | John Mills 30k inconsistancies in the NT | Rom 10:17 | stjohn | 219619 | ||
Hi Kev, Welcome to the forum! May I suggest you reconsider the efficacy of debating with atheists? They not only do not want to believe the Bible is true, but they cannot do what they have not been given by God the faith to do. The unregenerate, natural man, can no sooner understand the things of God, then a Leopard can change his spots! The apostle Paul may offer some godly advice. (1 Cor 2:1-11) John |
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542 | how to serve (quantity-wise) at church | Rom 12:7 | stjohn | 216959 | ||
Dear Azure, I don't see anything in the scriptures that would prohibit someone from engaging in more then one ministry. If the person is willing, and has the gift, then I can see that there is no reason that he or she should not be allowed to serve in more then one ministry, as long as it is an appropriate ministry for that persons station. I know of many that serve in more then one capacity; especially if the talent pool is limited by the size of the congregation, though I don't believe this consideration of convention would necessarily be limited because of the size; whether it be large or small. I hope that helps, sister, Azure. John |
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543 | weep with others is more important? | Rom 12:15 | stjohn | 216221 | ||
Hi Azure, I agree with Brad M. Azure, I think it is sometimes more difficult to rejoice with others then it is to have empathy in their sorrow. Biblically, I'd say, since we often will find it difficult to rejoice, stemming not only from our own circumstances as far as whatever hard times that we may be going through, but, also, our pride, and petty human jealousies that we all sometimes have difficulty with. These things, especially when things are not going well for us, will make it hard to 'honestly' rejoice with others and, so doing, not reflect a Christ-likeness. So I'd say perhaps it would be, though the verse doesn't show this distinction, or comparison, but because of it's greater difficulty, more biblical to say that it is more important to rejoice with those who rejoice, then to weep with those who weep. My two cents John |
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544 | which day is the Sabbath, Sat or Sun? | Rom 14:5 | stjohn | 206700 | ||
Hi docandlinda: Welcome to the forum! Here is an excerpt from, http://www.gotquestions.org You can read quite a bit about the Sabbath by simply typing the word "Sabbath" in the search box found on the home page. --"The Sabbath was given to Israel, not the church. The Sabbath is still Saturday, not Sunday, and has never been changed. But the Sabbath is part of the Old Testament Law, and Christians are free from the bondage of the Law (Galatians 4:1-26; Romans 6:14). Sabbath keeping is not required of the Christian—be it Saturday or Sunday. The first day of the week, Sunday, the Lord's Day (Revelation 1:10) celebrates the New Creation, with Christ as our resurrected Head. We are not obligated to follow the Mosaic Sabbath—resting, but are now free to follow the risen Christ—serving. The Apostle Paul said that each individual Christian should decide whether to observe a Sabbath rest, “One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind” (Romans 14:5). We are to worship God every day, not just on Saturday or Sunday."-- http://www.gotquestions.org/Saturday-Sunday.html I hope this helps you in your understanding of the Sabbath. God bless John |
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545 | Greeting kiss motive | Rom 16:16 | stjohn | 200088 | ||
Dear Sister Azure, 1/ Yes 2/ Yes 3/ :-) God bless John |
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546 | Greeting kiss motive | Rom 16:16 | stjohn | 200090 | ||
Azure, Just an added note, the word, "Holy" may be the key. It's not just any Kiss, but, a "Holy" one..... :-) |
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547 | your answer | 1 Corinthians | stjohn | 185188 | ||
Hi blazer; They don't get people saved. God does! God bless, John |
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548 | Is it O.K. to question the Scriptures? | 1 Cor 2:2 | stjohn | 192616 | ||
Hello Lucciola, a big welcome to the family of God! And welcome to the forum! These are all questions that I have asked. As a new believer, I had been an evolutionist and had many questions just like the ones you are asking. Evolution used to make a lot of sense to me, but just not the idea that life could start on it's own, the better I know our Lord and God the more I think that the reason he didn't give us that much information on HOW he created us is because that is NOT important, what is important, is to keep our eyes on Jesus and to do his will and desire, for us. How he did it is not an issue when it comes to pleasing Him. Just be grateful that He did it, and gave us the opportunity to know Him. By the way, things will become more clear, as you study His word. Also, you may want to be careful about asking those kind of questions, as some do get offended and will try to get you on the "right track" as if you could somehow lose your salvation if you don't see creation exactly as they do. You can be sure that you will change your view, this may take time, the Holly Spirit is a gentleman and will not shock you into submission. Keep your eyes on Jesus my new sister. Don't worry about how He did it, just thank Him for doing it! God bless you John |
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549 | Divorced Do Christians Get Remarried? | 1 Cor 6:9 | stjohn | 205282 | ||
Dear Tamara: If a person marries a divorced person, who has divorced for any reason other then adultery, (According to our Lord) It would be a sin. Note; however, that it would not be right to then get a divorce to try to right that sin (i.e. to wrongs etc,) If you repent of the sin you are forgiven. You do not remain in sin to stay married. If a spouse commits adultery and repents, you are to forgive them and move on. However, if that spouse does not repent, (i.e. keeps on doing what they are doing, without intent to change.) then you may divorce (According to our Lord) and remarry if you chose, to a one that has not been married or widowed or is not divorced for the wrong reason. Anyway, that's the way I see it. I hope it helps you. God bless John |
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550 | Divorced Do Christians Get Married? | 1 Cor 6:9 | stjohn | 205373 | ||
Hello kwame adu: Welcome to the forum! This is John, (stjohn) you sent this to me by mistake, but I think she will read it. :-) God bless John |
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551 | ok for christians to divorce | 1 Cor 7:16 | stjohn | 200178 | ||
Hi DrewBoy First I would say that God always approves of forgiveness and restitution. Divorce tares apart and God 's desire is to bring together. In short, God hates divorce. Matt 19:8 He *said to them, "Because of your hardness of heart Moses permitted you to divorce your wives; but from the beginning it has not been this way. Having said that, there is this: Matt 5:32 but I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except for the reason of unchastity, makes her commit adultery; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Regardless of the reason, weather it be justified because of unchastity, or if the spouse commits adultery. It is hardness of heart that permits it, though it may be legal. I Believe it is God's desire to restore, and not to separate. If one can find it in their heart to forgive, and seek a restored relationship, I believe God would support that as the Scripture says; "but from the beginning it has not been this way." We should never let a hard heart and unforgiveness lead us, but His Word and His desires should be our guide. Of corse, if there is an unrepentant continuing behavior, that must be considered as well. God bless John |
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552 | Are terms being used synonymously? | 1 Cor 12:1 | stjohn | 211290 | ||
Hi Hiskid: Thank you for your thoughtful response. Well said. I don't really want to get this thread going again, I just mostly wanted to extend a cordial greeting and a, "I'm so pleased to meetcha"! :-) You are indeed blessed my dear friend. Say hi to Doc for me and tell him he is, as always, in my prayers. I hope he is feeling better today. God bless John |
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553 | What is the Gift of God in Ephes, 2:8,9 | 1 Cor 12:9 | stjohn | 219192 | ||
Hi CDBJ, Since the third gift of the Spirit listed in 1 Cor 12, is faith, it looks very much to me (according to Scripture) that it is that ("wonder-working") saving faith, given to us by His amazing grace. Saving faith is the gift of God, and what a wonderful gift it is! :-) John |
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554 | love god ,godly love lev.19 ,19 | 1 Cor 13:1 | stjohn | 196554 | ||
Easton's Bible Dictionary LOVE This word seems to require explanation only in the case of its use by our Lord in his interview with "Simon, the son of Jonas," after his resurrection (John 21:16, 17). When our Lord says, "Lovest thou me?" he uses the Greek word _agapas_; and when Simon answers, he uses the Greek word _philo_, i.e., "I love." This is the usage in the first and second questions put by our Lord; but in the third our Lord uses Simon's word. The distinction between these two Greek words is thus fitly described by Trench:, "_Agapan_ has more of judgment and deliberate choice; _philein_ has more of attachment and peculiar personal affection. Thus the 'Lovest thou' (Gr. agapas) on the lips of the Lord seems to Peter at this moment too cold a word, as though his Lord were keeping him at a distance, or at least not inviting him to draw near, as in the passionate yearning of his heart he desired now to do. Therefore he puts by the word and substitutes his own stronger 'I love' (Gr. philo) in its room. A second time he does the same. And now he has conquered; for when the Lord demands a third time whether he loves him, he does it in the word which alone will satisfy Peter ('Lovest thou,' Gr. phileis), which alone claims from him that personal attachment and affection with which indeed he knows that his heart is full." In 1 Corinthians 13 the apostle sets forth the excellency of love, as the word "charity" there is rendered in the Revised Version. |
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555 | 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 | 1 Cor 13:1 | stjohn | 213747 | ||
Hi Beana I think that the love paul is talking about is the godly kind of love we have in our hearts as believers in God and salvation in Christ. Paul is addressing the Corinthian Church, and it can be rightly assumed that they are Christians. Since I became a Christian, I have been able to love in ways I never imagined were posable. When God, by His Amazing grace, gave the wonderful gift of the Holly Spirit, that spirit dwelling in me has changed me quite profoundly. I can now love people that are pretty unlovable. People who only return that love with hatred, I can still pray for and forgive, and even try to help physically, in ways that the unbeliever cannot do. But I do not boast, it is not my love, but the love of God, which is a gift of God that is in me. We should try to remember too, that love is not a warm fuzzy feeling, though that is sometimes one of it's benefits. But true love is an action, a deliberate intended action to do good (even for our enemy) in spite of the fact that many of it's recipients are sometimes very unlovable. John |
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556 | why is Love greater than faith | 1 Cor 13:3 | stjohn | 184343 | ||
Hi Aminat: Good question; and beautifully answered Jonp, anything "I" could add would be in its shadow. So, if I may, I'd like to just reiterate what I think Paul is saying about faith in the list of gifts in which he is speaking here in 1 cor. He says that "faith" amoung and including that list, will fade away, but "love" will remain. I think what he is saying here, is that when we see Jesus face to face what purpos will there be for faith. part of what fiath is, is the blievief in that which we cannot see. So, I think he is saying when we see our Lord in heaven we wont need faith. Will we? And so, "Love" will remain forever, the flower of our faith. God's peace stj |
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557 | when I was a child........I did away ... | 1 Cor 13:11 | stjohn | 195974 | ||
Hi K James I think Paul was simply saying to the Corinthians, in a nice way, to grow up and stop acting like chrildrin. God bless John |
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558 | When I was a child.... | 1 Cor 13:11 | stjohn | 195977 | ||
H K James, In chapter 12 we can see that there was strife in the church at Corinth, a contentious attitude toward each-other as to who had the best spiritual gifts. Read chapter 12 along with 13 and see if you can get a better understanding of what paul is saying. God bless John |
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559 | When I was a child.... | 1 Cor 13:11 | stjohn | 195987 | ||
Hi K James, Thats a good question, and I think that Paul was trying to guard against that very thing, that is, devisions in Christ's body. Today more then ever it seems, we should take the advice in 1 Cor, to heart, as we should all of scripture. God's holy word is just as relevant as ever, and the warnings there in should cut us to our marrow! We must be ever vigilant to search God's word to test all that is being taught, and not take the counsel of man, but of God. Make sure what we hear lines up with scripture, It is vital to our growth in Christ's body. John 15:20 "Remember the word that I said to you, 'A slave is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you; if they kept My word, they will keep yours also. Rev 3:10 'Because you have kept the word of My perseverance, I also will keep you from the hour of testing, that hour which is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. God bless John |
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560 | In Heaven will we know each other as now | 1 Cor 13:12 | stjohn | 184785 | ||
Hi boyceowenby; 1 Cor 13:12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known. I hope this helps you. I think we can safely assume that "we" can be used in place of "I" in this verse. as Paul is trying to instill this truth into the Corinthians. Although I don't ever really like substituting any words in the Bible. So... then "we" will know just as "we" also have been fully known. I don't know if that answers your question fully. Maybe someone can help with more? God bless stj |
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