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541 | When is abortion right? | Ex 21:23 | gracefull | 74891 | ||
CDBJ as you understand this kind of love, surely you could see that abortion is a most selfish act, and the reason it ignites so much passion is because it is a selfish act of brutality toward the innocent. Contact the prlive organization and ask them for some the video tape of a sonogram performed during a C-section abortion. Watch the baby pull away from the knife trying to avoid it in FEAR and tell me that child is not ALIVE. And if you do not believe it is fear...ask the Holy Spirit. God have mercy on our nation! |
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542 | When is abortion right? | Ex 21:23 | gracefull | 74889 | ||
There is mercy and forgiveness for murderers just as there is mercy and forgiveness for all other sin when one genuinely repents and turns to Jesus as Lord and savior. You do make a point, the ones who commit abortion need our prayers, the children are in heaven. God bless |
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543 | When is abortion right? | Ex 21:23 | gracefull | 74888 | ||
Love trumps knowledge? When is abortion an act of love as Jesus demonstrated? Mother's health? My life is of more value than yours and I do not trust God to keep me healthy.I choose to sacrafice you for me. Rape? I desire to punish or rid myself otf this sin imposed upon me by killing this innocent unborn child. I do not trust God to help me through this. Can't afford it? I do not want to sacrifice what little I have to care for this child that I conceived by my own choice, by not practicing safe sex so I will kill it... Where is this love that trumps knowledge? |
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544 | what is spiritual bondage | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 74864 | ||
Hi Searcher..Although I agree that freedom has been bought and paid for in full by Christ Jesus, I do not believe that Christians cannot be in spiritual bondage. While I agree totally that the born again believer has been redeemed from the curse and translated into the Kingdom of God spiritually, our carnal nature still must be trained to walk in that freedom. For instance the born again alcoholic must come to realize he has been set free from that addiction before he will walk in that freedom. The fearful worrier, must come to realize they have been set free from worry to actually walk in that freedom. While one is set free, one may walk (live) bound because it is what they know. This is a process of learning the Word of God which reveals the priveledges and commands of our covenant with God through Jesus. God bless |
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545 | Why didn't God make people to love him? | Genesis | gracefull | 74780 | ||
Where there is no choice, there is no need for a command or any statement of repercussions. God bless |
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546 | Difference between sin and sins? | Rom 5:12 | gracefull | 74745 | ||
I agree. Also Isaiah 53 uses healing as being 'made whole'. Considering our triune being and how the sin nature corrupts all, it is beautiful to see how God healed all three. Spirit reborn, soul redeemed, physical ravages of sin healed...Our God is GREAT and Greatly to be praised! When the Holy Spirit revealed our sinful nature and revealed Jesus as the redeemer, THEN we had a choice! To continue as a sinner, lost and without hope, or accept Jesus and go free! |
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547 | Why didn't God make people to love him? | Genesis | gracefull | 74744 | ||
Forced love is not love at all. Without choice, one does not know if they really love or not. I may love you, but since I have no choice, I can't be sure. Let me go and see if I come back. He desired children that love Him. |
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548 | Governmental Authority? | Rom 13:1 | gracefull | 74742 | ||
Now I suppose we are moving toward human rights? These folks were not slaves, they were free men with the right to leave their home and travel to a new place to start over. Their government did not forbid them to leave, it simply tried to follow them and continure the control. What legal reason held them in England and took away their right to leave? They were not slaves, and if they could fund the trip across the ocean they had the legal right to do so..Again I am not a historian. Purhaps you have some poits here? I believe I see that you are interpreting this scripture as saying that one is bound to the authority they are under. This is true, but if one is called to leave (not rebel and fight against)I do not see that that violates this scripture. |
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549 | Governmental Authority? | Rom 13:1 | gracefull | 74611 | ||
I believe as Christians and Americans we must do all we can within our legal and governmental rights to establish moral laws in accordance with scripture. When Christians fall silent, the wicked move forward unobstructed. In our country we can legally voice our beliefs and vote accordingly. The complications start when moral issues are dubbed 'religious' and then seperation of church and state becomes the outcry. I am not a historian but may I suggest you consider this... Our forefathers left the governing authority they were under to establish a new government. They were forced to defend their right to establish this new government. Defense and rebellion are not the same. Did God place this desire in the hearts of our forefathers just as He did Abraham when He said for him to leave his father and go because He wanted to establish a new nation? God bless! |
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550 | Governmental Authority? | Rom 13:1 | gracefull | 74512 | ||
"Our task is NOT to determine which we will serve since the determination has already been made for us in Romans 13..." Yes Montag, God has commanded us not to be rebellious to governing authorities. I said Satan is loose and every country has evil and good...and yes it is our choice who we serve regardless of what governing body rules the country. We can be in submission to authority and faithful to God at the same time. I suppose I should have clarified that our enemy is not flesh and blood... " I understand that you think the US is responsible for sending the Gospel throughout the world. I would contend that is is CHRISTIAN BELIEVERS in the US that are responsible for that rather than the US as a whole." Note that I said in every country there is good and evil, and the US is no exception. But the liberty and the financial blessing God has provided for this country is the reason Christians have been able to spread the gospel. Of course in it's early years it was not as prosperous and technology was not as advanced. My point,MOntag is that God has odviously blessed America and I believe the reason He has is just as I said..'the propigation of the gospel'. " I said all that to make a point.." So you believe America was a man made decision and God just took advantage of our ingenuity? How does this conclusion line up with scripture? "There is no authority except from God..." What exactly is disturbing you? By your statements on the Roman Empire are you saying persecutions are not taking place today? Surely not as odviously but they are taking place. What exactly IS bothering you? |
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551 | Governmental Authority? | Rom 13:1 | gracefull | 74485 | ||
The scripture says God ordains all powers that be, good or bad, for His purpose.(those which exist are established by God)Those which exist.. this statement compasses all existing governments. I guess one must look to the Father of love and ask what that purpose would be. When the end comes, the only established government will be God's kingdom, but until then there is spiritual warfare and some men choose the side of evil and some choose God. But as long as Satan is loose, every country will have both good and evil working from within. Our task is to determine personally, which we will serve and at least in America we are free to speak aloud and take a stand for the choice of serving God and Jesus. At least in America we can vote down evil rulers if we prayerfully ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. I am very grieved in my spirit for the unborn who are murdered legally each day. I am grieved for the greedy that profit from oppressing the poor with fear. That is why the body of Christ must seek God, humble ourselves and pray. But as I said, the US is responsible for sending the gospel throughout the world. No other country has done so much to propigate the gospel. I believe that is the prupose for the US. Let's compare the country to a person. In each of us dwells truth and untruth, belief and unbelief. As we as individuals seek God and His word, we grow more like Him. In our country we have good and evil at work. Instead of trying to judge the country as a whole, as being evil we should look at it from this perspective. Within it is good and evil. I will seek to promote the good, and seek to do my part to fight the evil. It would not matter what 'country' you lived in, the coice would be the same, but in others the persecution would make that choice a lot more costly! I hope this helps. |
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552 | TATTOOS....yea or nay?? | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 74339 | ||
I tend to agree that the context and history point toward pagan worship. However, coming from a bacground of family members who seek after tatoos, the heart was always rebellious toward God. This is not to say all who have gotten tatoos or desire them are demonic motivated, but all I have known were. I believe it was pagan worship then and demonically inspired and I believe it is pagan now and for the most part demonically inspired. BUT...... Each born again believer must make this decision and I would encourage them to seek the Lord in prayer first and ask the Holy Spirit to examine their heart and reveal the motive. Because if God ever said "NO" one should pull back and not randomly say that was then, this is now and that is not relevant to the now. I agree that dress codes are not the basis of our relationship, but the condition of the heart will dictate dress codes to a believer because our hearts will convict us as we get closer to our Father and the Holy Spirit shines His light into our heart. God bless |
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553 | TATTOOS....yea or nay?? | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 74337 | ||
Actually, Ed, (coming from where you are pointing) I believe the promises AND the moral laws apply. However the fine line of difference which is probably the fine line of debate here, is that God desires us to worship, obey, follow from the heart. Obedience to the letter of issues like tatoos do not correct conditions of the heart. External obedience is not what God seeks. If it were, there would be no need for Jesus. One can obey externally in all the moral laws and still be out of God's will. I would tell someone that scripture forbids it and that they should seek the Lord for the 'change of heart'. But if someone has not matured to that level and has the tatoo anyway, or already has one, condemnation is not in order. They are, after all, His. The direction you are pointing clearly states that FAITH IN and OBEDIENCE TO the word of God is the ONLY way the born again believer can receive anything from God. |
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554 | Apostles, Prophets? An Office for Today? | 1 Cor 1:1 | gracefull | 74225 | ||
I tend to agree in a sense, the 12 thrones and twelve tribes and 12 disciples would indicate you may be correct. But I have never went before the Lord on this and the scirpture in Acts 1:24 "You, Lord, who knows the hearts of men, show which of these You have chosen." There is no reason to believe God did not answer that prayer. But I have no assurance of this matter either way so I will just leave it with the Lord for the time being. Gob bless my brother, PS I did hesitate and wonder for a moment when I typed that 12 apostles (13 if you count Paul) |
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555 | Apostles, Prophets? An Office for Today? | 1 Cor 1:1 | gracefull | 74223 | ||
Me too! Thanks! I will review your info, as well. God bless you! |
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556 | Apostles, Prophets? An Office for Today? | 1 Cor 1:1 | gracefull | 74218 | ||
Justme, as I said, each time you try to engage me in a conversation your attitude and lack of scripture disturb me. If you want to discuss scripture which is my source of my beliefs. If I believe based on opinion of others, or experience my belief is not faith based. My faith is in God's word, not in what I see or understand with my carnal intellect. Justme, when I came to the Lord I came with the total understanding that He is all there is.He is all wisdom, He is all understanding, all love. I did not come from a 'religious' background so there wer no preconceived ideas about God. I came offering myself as a blank page for Him to write upon..I have very little ego or self confidence but I am bold in the Lord. Why would I discuss experience or judge someone else's calling? No justme...it's all about God's word and His Holy Spirit. May God bless you with spiritual insight into what I just said. |
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557 | Apostles, Prophets? An Office for Today? | 1 Cor 1:1 | gracefull | 74215 | ||
Matthew Henry says:" Inv. 20 the church is compared to a building. The apostles and prophets are the foundation of the building. They may be so called in a secondary sense, Christ himself being the primary foundation: but we are rather to understand it of the doctrine delivered by the prophetsof the Old Testament and the apostles of the New." This is my understanding and I now see that Matthew Henry viewed it the same way. John Wesley:" And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets-As the foundation sustains the building, so the word of God, declared by the apostles and prophets, sustains the faith of all believers. God laid the foundation of them but Christ himself is the chief corner-stone of the foundation. Elsewhere he is termed the foundation. 1 Cor. 3:11 Both of these renown commentators believe Paul is speaking of Old Testament prophets and the New testament apostles, and the foundation is the WORD, not the men or their calling. I do not see any reason (in context) to believe Paul is using both Apostles and Prophets in reference to the 12 (13 if you count Paul). And nor do I see any proof in text that this went away because your conclusion is based on this one scripture and your interpretation of that scripture. Your sister in Christ Jesus, Thank you for the information, and I will continue to keep this in mind during my studies. God bless |
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558 | The bible is a work of fiction - discuss | Gen 1:1 | gracefull | 74197 | ||
My dear sister... there are no words. I will simply pray! | ||||||
559 | Apostles, Prophets? An Office for Today? | 1 Cor 1:1 | gracefull | 74190 | ||
A delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders. a specifically applied to the twelve apostles of Christ. b. in a broader sense applied to other eminent Christian teachers. 1. Barnabas 2. Timothy I submit that there most likely are 'God called apostles' today but because traditional church government does not acknowledge the office are defined by other titles. The title does not preceed the calling. The same Greek word in Ephesians is used in 1 Corinthians. Here is my conclusion.. The 'foundation of the prophets and apostles is the Word, the testimony, the Spirit revealed truth, and not the apostles themselves. They were the vessels chosen to carry the word, the messengers. The Word of God is our foundation and Jesus is the chief cornerstone. God bless. |
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560 | Apostles, Prophets? An Office for Today? | 1 Cor 1:1 | gracefull | 74189 | ||
According to Ephesians all the listed offices, or callings, are to equip the saints. Justme was the one who asked for a definition or description of the office of apostle. My response was pointing out that there is no definition specifically defining apostle any more than there is one assigned to pastor or evangelist. Following your train of thought I reviewed Ephesians 2-4 and 1 Corinthians 12-14 and came to this conclusion. Correct me if I am misunderstanding you. If apostles have ceased so have prophets, as both are the 'foundation'. So do you interpret 1 Corinthians 14:28-30 speaking of prophets only of the first church and when these died, the office went away? |
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