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61 | Why Rabbi? | Eph 5:33 | charis | 66591 | ||
Dear Joe! Greetings in the name of Jesus! Don't you mean "Saint Joseph!" ? :-) Blessings, 'Friend' Joe! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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62 | Do all little ones believe? | Matt 18:6 | charis | 66590 | ||
Dear retxar, Greetings in the name of Jesus! I can't see from this Scripture (Matthew 18:2) that the child, and all children, are included in the analogy. Do you have other Scriptures to back it up? Friend, I have no desire to condemn children. When I see the children of the unsaved, I FEEL that they have not rejected Jesus, so He MUST accept them. But what I feel, and what I read in the Bible do not always match! There may be other Scriptures that clearly show that all children are 'innocent' until they willfully reject God, then become 'guilty' until they 'accept' Jesus. I have not yet found them. Please teach me. Otherwise, I will continue to believe that God is just, and that I don't know His plans for all children. I DO know He extends grace to the children of believers for a season, but we have an awesome responsibility to bring them up for Jesus. "And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." Ephesians 6:4 KJV. "Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." Ephesians 6:4 NASB. In any case, we are to preach the Gospel to all mankind, and the Lord will save whoever He wills! Peace and joy in Christ Jesus, charis |
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63 | Why Rabbi? | Eph 5:33 | charis | 66588 | ||
Dear justme, Greetings in the name of Jesus! I try to give the 'benefit of the doubt' to situations such as this. Indeed, there are many that simply want to share with others what they recieve at home. In many churches, calling a minister 'Elder Elijah' or 'Deacon David' or 'Pastor Paul' is considered a sign of both familiarity and respect. I don't have much problem with this, though I must admit it sounds a bit 'hokey.' :-) A major denomination is enthralled with the use of 'Bro.' and 'Bros.' (not spelled out 'Brother') I thought this was fine until I found that some were VERY serious about the proper usage. If the person did not meet with their standard, the 'title' was revoked. (apparently this has something to do with their doctrine of 'closed-communion' and recognition of standing with the Lord) This one, I believe, can be abusive. Other groups use 'Brother Barnabas (or Sister Sarah'), (spelled out) to mean minister, while others use it across the board for all of faith. While 'cute,' this can be a bit tedious and-or contrived. One major religion recommends calling it's ordained ministers 'Father,' and this is where a clear contradiction of Bible teaching shows up. I am sure they have a 'plausible' excuse for this. Perhaps I can be 'enlightened?' :-) FInally, we have a recent trend of calling ministers by some pseudo-Biblical moniker. I have heard 'Prophet Peter' and 'Disciple Daniel' and 'Teacher Thomas,' and I am sure there are others. Perhaps 'Rabbi Rueben' is a new one? I , too, find it difficult to use these 'titles,' but can't really judge. To be fair, I will explain my own situation. I pastor a church in Japan. In this society, first names are not often used, and even then, '-san' is added. When a person is a teacher, they are commonly called 'Sensei' (Watch 'Karate Kid' :-)) A pastor is often called 'Bokushi-sensei' (Pastor-Teacher) or even 'Bokushi-sama' (exalted Pastor). I found myself in a dilemma! Most Japanese people cannot bring themselves to call a 'teacher' by his first name, even with the '-san' attached! Well, for some reason obscured by time (senility?), I ended up being referred to as 'Pasutaa,' which is the phonetic representation of 'Pastor.' I guess it doesn't bother me so much, as this is the same word we use for Italian noodles. :-) For some reason, this satisfies the societal dictates, and I pray that I am not 'desiring' this moniker as a 'title' to rule over another soul. In fact, I get a chuckle (and so do they!) every time someone hears the explanation that 'pastor' sounds like 'pasta.' Now I have to go on a 'low-carbo' diet! :-) Friend, I agree with you, we have nothing to boast about! No amount of Bible-knowledge or years-in-faith or 'salvations-to-our-credit' will make us any 'more saved.' Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
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64 | Are little ones trusting, easily led | Matt 18:6 | charis | 66531 | ||
Dear cwade, Greetings in Jesus' name! Just a quick note, as it's pretty late. I don't know if I believe that it requires a 'break from tradition' to say these 'little ones' are faithful disciples of Christ. Many of the commentaries I use are pretty old (after all, they are free, as is e-Sword!). Also, much hisory I read tells me that the norm is to consider children as the 'seed of Adam.' Please note that I trust, as most Christians do, that the children of a believer are held in a special grace. They are not yet capable of taking the responsibility of serving Jesus, yet God honors the parent(s) faith. (1 Corinthians 7:14) My friend, I believe that the 'innocent children' idea is fairly recent. I cannot say when or where it became 'popular,' but it does not seem to be the norm, say, 100 years ago. In any case, my opinion. So far, nobody has given me Biblical confirmation of the 'all children are innocent' theory. :-) In Christ Jesus, charis |
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65 | Submit . . . unless it hurts? | Eph 5:33 | charis | 66473 | ||
Dear srching, Greetings in Jesus' name! Bearing physical persecution for the sake of your faith is one thing, bearing physical abuse for the sake of a whim from someone that promised to love you and care for you is another. In my experience, men do not abuse their wives 'because they became Christians,' but because they want to abuse their wives. "Yet if the unbelieving one leaves, let him leave; the brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us to peace." 1 Corinthians 7:15 NASB. I would say that if physical abuse is chronic (and even psychological or emotional abuse in some cases), the the unbelieving (or even believing!) spouse is not 'with' their mate, but has 'left.' Mind you, every case needs the special attention of a caring shepherd, so I only speak in generalities. But physical abuse is dangerous and illegal. There is no Biblical commandment to bear this. Peace and wisdom to you. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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66 | Accountable for every commandment? | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 66470 | ||
Dear inmyheart, Greetings in the name of Jesus! My friend, I have read and reread your post, and can't help feeling that you want to say something, but aren't saying it. (?) Perhaps I am just reading too deeply, but it seems to me that you consider our salvation to be decided upon the sum of our walk with Christ. For instance, the Bible speaks of repentance in ways. The initial repentance is turning away from our sinful nature and turning toward God. This repentance is part of saving faith, and is also concurrent with calling upon the name of the Lord (for the first time). From this starting point we are saved. (Actually, God knew us from before our birth, so from His standpoint, we are saved even before we are 'apprehended' by God and respond to His calling!) After this 'meeting' with the Lord, we continue to call upon his name, to exercise the gift of faith, and repent from our sinful ways. But these subsequent actions are not for 'continued' salvation, but to serve the Lord, to perfect our lives, to please our Savior. I believe that water baptism is part of the latter sanctification, not the former justification. If we say that we must be baptized, repent daily, call upon His name daily, and read the Bible daily in order to 'preserve' our salvation, then we indeed begin to have a 'performance' based salvation. As I have said before, we are saved by grace (alone) through faith (alone). Nothing further is required to 'preserve,' 'validate,' or 'update' this salvation. However, obedience to the commandmants of the Lord Jesus pleases our God, and produces fruit and reward. This reward does not produce 'more-saved' saints. :-) It just pleases God. This, to me, is good enough. Well, it's late. Good night. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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67 | Is baptism a work? | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 66453 | ||
Dear Ray, Greetings in the name of Jesus! I pray you are well, my brother in Christ. May the Lord be your strength and peace! Yes, my friend, I am well aware of the 'problem' of Eph 4:5 "...one Lord, one faith, one baptism,..." NASB. However, I cannot find a way to 'do away' with BOTH water baptism and the baptism of fire. Sure, you COULD say that the baptism of the Holy Spirit encompasses both of the 'other' baptisms, but it is very difficult to deny their importance considering how much Scripture is devoted to them. :-) Personally, I solve the dilemma by trusting that either Paul was speaking only of water baptism, or that he was speaking of one 'washing from God' with three distinct aspects. Take your pick! :-) One thing I do know, either of the above is preferrable to the alternative, because I have not found a way to 'delete' any two! Frankly, between you and me (and the rest of the forum! :-)), I don't lose sleep over this issue! I never tire of quoting the Scripture that I have used in this thread, but I am sorry to see people become so myopic and selfish concerning this topic. Fortunately, this particular thread has been very dignified and amicable! :-) Oh, yes! I really love your reference to 1 Corinthians 6:11. Blessing and love to you and yours. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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68 | Accountable for every commandment? | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 66452 | ||
Dear inmyheart, Greetings in the name of Jesus! My friend, I agree with you that repentence is necessary for salvation. To me, repentance is an integral and inseparable part of faith in Christ Jesus. It is impossible to be under the Lordship of Christ without repentance. Grace is extended to those that understand their humility, their lowly stature, their sinful nature, when confronted with the awesome glory of God. Well said. As to water baptism, I agree that it is important, VERY important. But not for salvation. To facilitate and enhance our sanctification during this earthly journey. All three baptisms seem to be exactly what the root word implies; washed, cleansed, whelmed. I believe that sanctification and salvation are closely linked, sometimes the distinction is blurred. But the 'justification' aspect of salvation is clearly 'by faith (alone) through grace (alone). Now some completely justified (saved) saints did some really foolish (sinful) things that obviously did not please God. But He, as a loving Father, did not revoke the status of righteousness from these men. In the same manner, we see that God may strongly desire men to do a certain thing or live a certain way, but He will not deny them for lack of it! I believe that water baptism falls into this category. I water baptism necessary for salvation (justification)? No. Does God want every believer to be water baptized? Yes. "According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each man must be careful how he builds on it. For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each man's work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's work. If any man's work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward. If any man's work is burned up, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire." 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 NASB/ I think that the above passage clearly speaks of the proper realtionship of (God-pleasing) works to salvation. They are separate issues. But such works are not for nil, and dead works are not acceptable to God! This speaks of reward, and loss of reward according to the manner of our walk in Christ Jesus. But there is no fear of loss of salvation! Praise God! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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69 | Is baptism a work? | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 66445 | ||
Dear Tim, Greetings in the name of Jesus! In the verses from Colossians, the phrase 'buried with Him in baptism' makes it pretty obvious that Paul is speaking of water baptism. Trust, my friend, that anyone really reading any contribution I have made to this thread should be able to tell that I am not adding water baptism as a requirement for salvation. Quite the contrary, I have always been a champion of salvation by grace through faith. But I do believe that obedience to all the commandments in the New Testament pleases our Lord, and it is for this obedience that we hear the words, "Well done!" from God. (Matthew 25:21) We do not hear "Well done" for being saved by grace through faith. As to your personal experience, I can hardly stand judge. God will do that. Brother, I add no 'requirements' to salvation. But sanctification doesn't 'just happen.' We are called to "work out our salvation in fear and trembling" (Philippians 2:12), and pleasing God takes some effort. We should not become so afraid of the word 'works' that we forget to 'serve' God. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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70 | Do all little ones believe? | Matt 18:6 | charis | 66444 | ||
Dear Cyclist, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Every commentary I have at my disposal identifies the 'little ones' in Matthew 18:6 as disciples of Christ, humble and modest, meek and lowly. This is where I get the idea of 'dependent' on God the Father and Christ the Savior as a child is dependent on his parents. The context of the following verses speaks of 'sheep' and the 'stumbling blocks in life' and 'discipline among the brethren.' Therefore, these same commentators believe that the 'little ones' continues to be the followers of Christ. Some 'public' denominational teachings and authors of Sunday School material like to say that Matthew 18:10 is speaking of 'personal, guardian angels' assigned to each and every child. However, most scholars ('internal' denominational teaching?) agree that indeed the 'little ones' in all of Matthew 18 are faithful Christians. Without meaning to be crude, I must say that if every child has a 'guardian angel,' then these angels are not very effective in keeping all children from sin or from falling into satan's clutches. :-( To many readers, this may 'pop their bubble' about these verses. I'm truly sorry. But the truth about children should encourage us all the more to bring them up in Christ Jesus, honoring the faith and discipline of their parents. Just one man's opinion... In Christ Jesus, charis |
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71 | Is baptism a work? | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 66434 | ||
Dear Tim, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Brother, I am very familiar with the phrase 'outward sign of and inward grace.' To a certain extent I agree with the statement, in that Jewish circumcision is an 'outward, physical sign' of the 'inward' covennant relation relationship with God in the Old Testament. Then we are told that God will 'circumcise our hearts' for a better relationship with God. This seems, to me, to be connected in: "...and in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ; having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead." Colossians 2:11,12 NASB. But even if ministers and theologians know that this phrase denotes a work of the Spirit, the teaching is often more 'JUST an outward sign of an inward grace,' i.e. unnecessary religious ritual. Worse, many use baptism as a 'membership' show, nothing more. Well, Sunday morning! (Bless the Lord!) I'm off to church. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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72 | Accountable for every commandment? | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 66433 | ||
Dear inmyheart, Greetings in Jesus' name! I 'believe' that every believer should be water baptized. This, to me, is the ideal set forth in Scripture. It is not, however, an absolute. If it were, there would be little room for grace. As it is, there is LOTS of room for God's grace. So, I 'believe,' not 'know,' many things of the Bible. The only time I would use the word 'know' is when I say, "I know Jesus!" "For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day." 2 Timothy 1:12 KJV. Blessings and peace this day of the Lord! In Christ Jesus, charis |
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73 | Is baptism a work? | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 66412 | ||
Dear Tim, Greetings in Jesus' name! Sorry, but this seems just too convenient. They are called 'disciples.' If they were disciples of John, this would have been stated. Also 'all are NOT in agreement!' :-) Most, however, agree that they were not converted by PAUL's ministry. When asked, "When you believed...," this doesn't seem to be talking about believing in John, but Christ. Just as the Twelve and other disciples of Christ prior to the Day of Pentecost, 'John's baptism' of repentance in preparation of the coming of the Messiah was the norm. This does not make them ignorant of Jesus the Christ. More likely they were ignorant of the events of the Day of Pentecost and the up-to-date teaching of Paul. Baptism in the name of Jesus is not mentioned prior to the Day of Pentecost. Brother, I admit your scenario is POSSIBLE, but not probable. There is little Scriptural evidence that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is automatic upon belief, or synonymous with belief, but more likely often 'concurrent,' as water baptism SHOULD be. Sometimes the 'way things should be' and 'the way things are' is different. (like Christians!) :-) Good night! (really!) In Christ Jesus, charis |
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74 | Is baptism a work? | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 66407 | ||
Dear Tim, Greetings again in Jesus' name! It's even later now, but when I saw your post I had to respond. :-) You wrote: "Paul also makes it clear in Gal. 2:5 that the Holy Spirit is received when one believes the Gospel message:" But that does not agree with the following: "It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the upper country and came to Ephesus, and found some disciples. He said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" And they said to him, "No, we have not even heard whether there is a Holy Spirit." And he said, "Into what then were you baptized?" And they said, "Into John's baptism." Paul said, "John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus." When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying." Acts 19:1-6 NASB. It seems to me that this passage gets ignored a lot! Peace in Christ Jesus, charis |
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75 | Is baptism a work? | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 66403 | ||
Dear Tim, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Thanks for a (as usual) good post. However, I must comment on one thing you said: "No one on this forum has argued that Christians should not be baptized." It's too late, and I'm too tired to look for them, but I recall a few posts that claimed that we are now baptized in the Spirit, and water baptism is no longer necessary or valid. Also, when you factor in those that practice infant baptism, I think there is a rather large portion of Christianity that does not believe personal faith is necessary for valid water baptism. Their stance is that baptism is not a personal spiritual work, but a proclamation or church ritual. Blessings to you and yours. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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76 | Is baptism a work? | NT general Archive 1 | charis | 66386 | ||
Dear Cyclist, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Brother, I commend you on your enthusiasm and manifest joy! I, too, wonder where the 'works,' 'requirements,' or 'neuter' ideas about water baptism come from. I feel that anyone with faith in God, the courage to ignore the traditions of men, and the conviction to read the Bible without prejudice, would come to the same conclusion as you and me. Jesus set the example for His followers, and they responded in obedience while under His tutelage, and later in the leading of the Holy Spirit. God is well-pleased with those that desire earnestly to please Him! I wonder if it pleases the Lord when a believer is water baptized only because he is told 1)"Otherwise, you're not saved!" (i.e. fear!) or 2)"It's just an outward show of what has already happened!" (i.e confirming religious ritual)? Or can the Lord be pleased when His people refuse baptism, saying, "Who cares?"(!) or "The early church needed it, but now our faith is 'mature!" (Yeah, right!)? I say an emphatic "NO!" in both cases. We NEED water baptism for our sanctification, not salvation. And it must be administered and received in faith, not ritual. The result is indeed, "WOW!" My friend, I wish my experience was as 'poetic!' :-) Though I knew the Bible recommended (I know, commanded) water baptism, I was putting it off. Then, one day I found myself standing at the top of the stairs leading into a baptistry. (I blame [BLESS!!] my wife for this predicament :-)) There were no trumpets trumping or angels singing (at least, not in MY ears), but I can solemnly proclaim that a washing took place that changed my life! Blessings and peace to you and yours. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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77 | tithing | Acts 13:39 | charis | 66370 | ||
Dear Johnny, Greetings in Jesus' name! Friend, I did read the thread very carefully. The only person in this thread that equates tithing with 'requirement' or 'absolute amount' is you. Please tell me, in your church, are even the very poor encouraged to give 'love offerings' to God? Is it taught that even a small portion (say, 10 percent, which is less than most governments require of their citizens) of a small salary is a door to many blessings? Are all the saints in your fellowship, both poor and rich, exhorted to receive the following Scripture?: "Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:6,7 NASB If the answer to these three questions is 'Yes,' then you are also teaching the principle of the tithe, even if you do not call it by that name. If, however, your church preaches that the poor are exempt, and the rich are to support the church, then you rob the poor of their blessing, and exault the rich, thereby stealing their blessing, too. Giving must not be tied to circumstance! Brother, the term 'tithe' is a 'rule of thumb' or 'basic suggestion,' not an exact amount. It just so happens that this is about the minimal amount that any Christian could give, but enough that those who have a hard time parting with their cash would be tempted to claim as 'too much.' As to those who can afford to give more, they are required by God to ask how much He wants. These 'fortunate' souls must never 'announce' their giving record, and the pastor should never reveal these things to the congregation. The rich are always tempted to be proud of their money. Truly, we should not 'require our members to tithe,' but encourage our members to give. If asked what that means, I always answer that 'entry-level' giving according to Bible precedent is 10 percent of your whole income, given from the heart without pressure from man. I have never heard of 'Heaven Can't Wait.' Please answer to me about your church's teaching of 'love offering.' In Christ Jesus, charis |
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78 | Why doesn?t God just show himself to tho | Mark 11:22 | charis | 66368 | ||
Dear cwade, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Pardon me for interjecting my own comments here. Please know that I am not answering for my good friend Hank. (in fact, I would like to know his thoughts on this matter.) When in a position of speaking the Gospel, you must follow the leading of the Holy Spirit! There is no set 'way' to it. If you get yourself into a 'rut,' you will not be able to minister effectively. Use the senses (and sense!) that God gave you to measure circumstance and the 'target' of your ministry. Listen carefully to hear what this person (or persons) is seeking. Always pray that the Lord would guide you. (I often pray at the start of my day that He would lead me to those who need Good News, then give me the appropriate words for that person or persons) If you find yourself saying the 'wrong' thing, take a breath and ask for the 'right' one. Finally ask that all you say and do be to the glory of God. There are times that we think we 'blew it,' but it is the Lord that works in the heart, not our 'explanations.' There are also times that we thought we did great, only to find rejection. If we speak with humility and faith, it is the Lord who is rejected, not us. Be at peace. Learn to speak with humility and faith, repent of unseemly behavior, and be at peace that we are not 'responsible' for the salvation of the world. (Never take credit for salvation, either!) God is well able to save those He calls, and not one will 'slip through His fingers.' As to whether or not to 'use Scripture,' it really depends on the 'audience.' Some are receptive to 'quotes from the Bible' because they are familiar with them, i.e. brought up in a Bible-believing home, so they have honor for the Word. Some have rejected the Bible for one reason or another, and need to hear common sense. (Notice that I did NOT say logic or philosophy! Though these words sound 'authoritative,' both are usually just emotional 'vehicles' for opinion.) Many will be more impressed by the testimony of your example than any words you say. Remember that a true testimony is the sum of your life in Christ, not a specific story or event. My brother, I hope these few musings would be of help to you. Many blessings to you and yours. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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79 | tithing | Acts 13:39 | charis | 66292 | ||
Dear Johnny, Mabuhay and blessings in Jesus' name! Friend, we have discussed this one before, but I feel that again I must clarify something: Few ministers that 'teach the tithe' REQUIRE it or consider it an ABSOLUTE amount. In fact, I have never met a minister that did either. You seem to be really focused on these two aspects of tithing, while nobody else is! I have never been to a Christian church that made members legally bind themselves to give to the church. This is REQUIREMENT. Nor have I ever been to a Christian church that preached 'ten-percent, no more, no less!' This would be an ABSOLUTE amount. Now, please calm yourself about this issue. When a (responsible, caring) shepherd 'preaches the tithe,' he is well aware that some cannot meet this REQUIREMENT every week or month, and that some can afford well over the ABSOLUTE amount. A good minister also knows that people can deceive themselves concerning money. By preaching 'freewill offering' only, many who could give, do not. They always have another 'need' that is more important than their church. Another problem with 'freewill giving' is that many are very careful to let everyone else just how much 'freewill' they have! Those churches that practice 'freewill giving' are often ruled by those with the most 'freewill.' :-) Johnny, the tithe is Biblical, but not in the narrow, legalistic manner in which you portray it. Our brother EdB is indeed a preacher of the Gospel, and you would be wise to look more carefully at his posts. Blessings and peace in Christ Jesus, charis |
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80 | Do you know Jesus? | Gen 1:26 | charis | 66143 | ||
Dear zerotheory (or whatever name you want) Blessings in Jesus' name! Friend, you have caused me no grief. And I cannot think of a word I wrote that could mean that you are unwelcome here. The desire of my heart is that you know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. I do not condemn you, but you own lofty opinion of yourself shows clearly that you do not want Jesus in charge of your life. Opinions are fine, but this forum is dedicated to those who trust that the Bible is the inspired word of God, and that therein lies salvation in Christ Jesus. It cannot be 'just another way' to know about an impersonal, multi-religion god. It is THE way to come to the knowledge of the one and only God, and His only begotten Son, Jesus. The Bible shows us the history of fallen man, and outlines what we must do to be saved from this perverse generation. Nowhere in the holy Bible are intellectual or philosophical 'paths to enlightenment.' Only a convicted heart and a humble spirit will grant you the knowledge of God. I have given you Scripture that shows the folly of philosophy, and also that there is no other name by which you can be saved. Trust in these words and put yourself in a place to be known by God, and you will be truly wise. Zerotheory, you were only a 'charlatan' in your own sight. Few here would find your 'theory' any more than empty philosophy. I will not be proud you are gone in my prayers. I will pray that the Holy Spirit would touch you with more peace than you could ever find by 'thinking.' The 'real' you? :-) Please! Unless you are a great liar, you will be known within 3 posts! And if you are a great liar, you won't like any of the answers you find here anyway! No, I don't think you are 'wise to my ways,' or you would be repentant, not angry. btw, 'zerotheory' committed intellectual suicide WAY before he came here. :-) Peace to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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