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61 | Are these not prophets? | Job | charis | 33064 | ||
Dear Searcher, Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus. Brother, what you said is true. However, may I ask you something? (I have asked others with no answers thus far) In the New Testament, and in the present age, prophets do more than tell the future. Are these not prophets? "But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation." 1 Corinthians 14:3 NASB. I consider this to be a ministry of encouragement to the church. I do not equate prophets with preachers. Of course, a Spirit-led preacher will be exercising the gift of prophecy in the extemporaneous portion of a sermon, and even could do so in his 'prepared' sermon. Also, any good counselor will submit to the leading of the Holy Spirit when bringing God's word of encouragement to those asking fr help or guidance. (a counselor who depends solely on intellect or training is not a 'Christian counselor' but a counselor who is a Christian) I know many preacher that are definitely NOT prophesying! So, how do you measure perfection when it is not telling the future? How do you measure accuracy when you are dealing with the Biblical, prophetic encouragement of the saints? In Christ Jesus, charis |
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62 | Two prophets? | Job | charis | 33111 | ||
Dear Searcher, Greetings to you in Jesus' name! Thank you for your answer! My friend, I wish I could see it, but I don't. Are there really two kinds of prophets? Or are there several kinds of prophecy? Also, do we judge other ministers of the Gospel with the same standard? For instance, preachers are preaching the Gospel to the saints, evangelists preach the Gospel to the lost, a shepherd/counselor speaks the mind of God to those in need of help and direction, and a Sunday School teacher guides the young (in the Lord, or physically) in the paths of God. All are ministers of the Gospel, all are responsible to bring forth the word of God in accord with the Bible. All are saying, in effect, "Thus saith the Lord!" Do we judge the 'other' ministers of the Gospel with the same measure? Or do we weigh the *entirety* of their ministry? Friend (and all the forum saints), I am in no way suggesting that we can lightly hold the Word of God! But this demand for *absolute, 100 percent, accurate perfection* is mocking grace in the church. In addition, it is completely impractical. Those who try to say that they DO use this kind of meter-stick are deluded or hypocrites, IMHO. I am NOT saying that we can accept those who continually prophesy hogwash. (DUH!) I am NOT saying that we need a 'further revelation' of the future of the church. I AM saying that the Bible is done. I AM saying that prophets should take great care when speaking words of guidance and direction, and they should be rebuked if they speak presumptuously. If they continue to do so, they should be barred from further activity. I AM against 'para-church' prophecy, as the great majority is self-serving and the accountability of God does not work in a non-church environment. Sorry to use my reply to you as a 'soapbox!' :-) I really do value your replies, and can see that you 'agenda' is not a hidden one! Blessings to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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63 | Does Satan have free will? | Job 2:6 | charis | 4554 | ||
Colleagues, Does Satan have free will? Carte Blanche? Does God often grant permission to physically attack the saints? In Jesus' name, charis |
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64 | Is God fair? | Ps 11:7 | charis | 2191 | ||
Saints, Is God fair? I often hear righteous equated with fair. However, I perceive that that our Lord is often 'not fair,' not only from the world's point of view, but even from the believer's as well. Explain the difference, please. (Please, I know that God is 'beautiful') In Christ Jesus, charis |
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65 | Salvation: Instantaneous, progressive? | Ps 68:19 | charis | 28142 | ||
Dear Saints, Is salvation instantaneous, progressive, or both? In Jesus' name, charis |
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66 | What is salvation? | Ps 68:19 | charis | 28144 | ||
Friends and colleagues, What is salvation? There are several aspects of salvation, what are they? I can name a few: Quickening of the Holy Spirit Repentance Justification Redemption Sanctification Conversion Regeneration Renewal Revival Restoration Eternal Judgment Resurrection I think there are more. (some may say less! :-)) How we line these things up, what we add, what we delete are how we view our relationship with God, and seem to be the root of our differences. Some may want to 'forget our differences and focus on our similarities,' but I think there is unity in fellowship and sharing of knowledge, not in ignorance or cognitive dissonance. :-) Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
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67 | Command the blessing? | Prov 10:22 | charis | 7043 | ||
Forum saints, I hear a lot about blessings these days. 'Command the blessing,' and 'get the blessing' are common phrases. What is the blessing of the Lord? How do we receive it? Does God 'owe' blessing to us? In Jesus' name, charis |
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68 | Bright eyes, fat bones? | Prov 15:30 | charis | 30631 | ||
Dear Friends and colleagues, What are bright eyes and fat bones? In Christ Jesus, charis |
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69 | Bright eyes, fat bones II? | Prov 15:30 | charis | 30783 | ||
Dear Nolan and forum saints, If you think that a good meal in the US is expensive, you should visit Japan sometime! Just bring your Platinum Visa (or higher!). On a more serious note: Really, what does this verse mean? How does it apply to our life in Christ Jesus? Who had bright eyes in the Bible? In Christ Jesus, charis |
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70 | What are 'Ancient Paths?' | Jer 6:16 | charis | 1885 | ||
What are the 'Ancient Paths' that Jeremiah speaks of? Who is it that refuses to walk them? Does this apply to us today? In Jesus' name, charis |
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71 | Elaborate, please? | Jer 6:16 | charis | 2131 | ||
Dear prayon and SBF saints, I know the definition, but describe the ancient paths. Who is it that refuses to walk in them? In what manner would this exhortation apply to us in the New Covenant? In Christ Jesus, charis |
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72 | 'Break up our fallow ground?' | Hos 10:12 | charis | 1886 | ||
Fellow saints, What does it mean to 'break up our fallow ground?' Assuming, of course, that this verse applies to us now. What is the rain? In Jesus, charis |
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73 | How do we break up our 'fallow ground?' | Hos 10:12 | charis | 1913 | ||
Dear TerryM, Good answer! Do you think that this verse and it's context might give us insight on how to break up this 'fallow ground' in a practical sense? Maybe there are some supporting verses? In Christ Jesus, charis |
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74 | What do we tell them? | Joel 1:3 | charis | 5245 | ||
Saints, what are we to tell our sons and daughters? In Christ, charis |
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75 | Codes for men? | Amos 1:1 | charis | 3521 | ||
Dear Nolan Keck, I ask in curiosity, what about a 'dress code' for men? I have lived near 'Amish country' and seen their version. I have to wonder where they got their dress code for men. It is close to a uniform, but certainly nothing like what was worn by the early Corinthian church. They certainly did not have neckties and brimmed hats. The Amish state a very similar 'code' toward women as you express above. How would you account for other 'codes' of dress and conduct that are maybe 200 years old, but definitely not 2000 years old. It does seem to me that many of the 'correct' rules are man-made extrapolations, not sola scriptura truths. Again, this is a not an idictment. In Japan there are few 'ultra-conservative' groups (my words, I hope not offensive), so I have no opportunity to ask these kind of questions. BTW, my hair is short, and so are all the men of my church, but does I Corinthians 11:6 really say that it is a shame for a man to have long hair? Blessings, dear brother, in Jesus' name, charis |
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76 | Who is 'at ease in Zion?' | Amos 6:1 | charis | 3475 | ||
Saints, Who are those "...That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall;" Amos 6:4 ? Do these who are 'at ease in Zion' portray a New Testamant people? In Christ Jesus, charis |
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77 | What do YOU think? | Haggai | charis | 1327 | ||
OK, no biting, melchizedekau. What do YOU think? 1)about Haggai? 2)about my answer? I am also interested in knowing the ideas and opinions of those in Christ, that the Holy Spirit would use them to teach me, too. Blessings in Jesus. | ||||||
78 | Preaching a sacrament? | Matt 4:17 | charis | 4252 | ||
Fellow saints, Is preaching a sacrament of the church? Why? In Jesus' name, charis |
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79 | What is God's will? | Matt 6:10 | charis | 19730 | ||
Saints, What is God's will? How do we enter into His will? In Christ Jesus, charis |
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80 | Quoting equals judging? | Matt 7:1 | charis | 62880 | ||
Dear Saints, Greetings in the name of Jesus! If we quote this Scripture to a brother, are we guilty of judging? There is no doubt that Jesus had a purpose in speaking these words. The context is verses 1-5, wrapping up by speaking of hypocrisy. How can we acceptably quote this passage without being guilty of hypocrisy? Can anyone truly (totally and permanently) remove the log (or beam) that Jesus says is in our own eye? Just how big is that speck (mote) in our brother's eye? What is the importance of the comparison of a speck with a log? Peace and hope in Christ Jesus, charis |
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