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61 | Preachers with titles wrong? | NT general Archive 1 | Bereaniam | 174022 | ||
Yes, Justme, it is a hard decision. I will miss many of my brothers and sisters with whom I fellowship. I also work with the children's ministry, and I will sorely miss the children. I have thought about visiting other fellowships, but I know there are no "perfect gatherings". I guess I am just seeking a confirmation. Thanks. His, Bereaniam |
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62 | Preachers with titles wrong? | Not Specified | Bereaniam | 173995 | ||
My pastor just became an "ordained bishop". It was a "Big" occasion. I was told (since I chose not to attend)that several ministers came and poured oil, laid hands on him,and "prophesied" over him. He was given a royal blue fringed banner to wear around his neck. Embroidered on it are the words bishop and his name. He wears or has it with him when he preaches. We have "elders" in our church and I believe they serve the same function as a bishop. When I have mentioned this, some people take offense that I would equate a bishop with an elder. I also believe that words like bishop, prophet, apostle, evangelist, pastor, etc. are functions, not titles. They are what people do. The bible never mentions these functions in front of a name, e.g. it was Paul, the apostle; Jeremiah, the prophet; Philip, the evangelist. My heart is grieved at so many of the so-called preachers today who want these titles in front of their names. My pastor has become very "successful" during the past 10 -13 years that he has been my pastor. I do see a tremendous change in him. He also teaches that one can lose his/her salvation, and that one is cursed with a curse if one does not tithe. I do not believe either of the latter. I am seriously considering attending another congregation...but I realize that I will never agree with everything someone teaches. What would you do? Bereaniam |
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63 | Preachers with titles wrong? | NT general Archive 1 | Bereaniam | 174014 | ||
My pastor just became an "ordained bishop". It was a "Big" occasion. I was told (since I chose not to attend)that several ministers came and poured oil, laid hands on him,and "prophesied" over him. He was given a royal blue fringed banner to wear around his neck. Embroidered on it are the words bishop and his name. He wears or has it with him when he preaches. We have "elders" in our church and I believe they serve the same function as a bishop. When I have mentioned this, some people take offense that I would equate a bishop with an elder. I also believe that words like bishop, prophet, apostle, evangelist, pastor, etc. are functions, not titles. They are what people do. The bible never mentions these functions in front of a name, e.g. it was Paul, the apostle; Jeremiah, the prophet; Philip, the evangelist. My heart is grieved at so many of the so-called preachers today who want these titles in front of their names. My pastor has become very "successful" during the past 10 -13 years that he has been my pastor. I do see a tremendous change in him. He also teaches that one can lose his/her salvation, and that one is cursed with a curse if one does not tithe. I do not believe either of the latter. I am seriously considering attending another congregation...but I realize that I will never agree with everything someone teaches. What would you do? Bereaniam |
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64 | Can know Jesus then lose salvation? | Matt 13:20 | Bereaniam | 173839 | ||
Thanks John..that is an excellent explanation. Bereaniam |
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65 | Can know Jesus then lose salvation? | Matt 13:20 | Bereaniam | 173779 | ||
Thanks Doc, That was the line of thinking that I had. I honestly believe that many will say "Lord, Lord", without truly having known Jesus as Lord and Savior. As has been said many times, one can know OF someone, without really knowing someone. Bereaniam |
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66 | Can know Jesus then lose salvation? | Not Specified | Bereaniam | 173775 | ||
I have always believed "once saved always saved...osas" and that Christians can "backslide" and not receive the rewards they could have if they kept walking in the Word, but still go to Heaven. Anyone who "claims" to have been a Christian and then renounces Christ...I believe only gave mental assent and were never truly born again. But, will someone please explain 2Peter 2:20,21. "If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and overcome, they of worse off at the end than they were at the beginning. It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than to have known it and then turn their backs on the sacred command that was passed on to them." NIV Thanks in advance for your response. Bereaniam |
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67 | Can know Jesus then lose salvation? | Matt 13:20 | Bereaniam | 173776 | ||
I have always believed "once saved always saved...osas" and that Christians can "backslide" and not receive the rewards they could have if they kept walking in the Word, but still go to Heaven. Anyone who "claims" to have been a Christian and then renounces Christ...I believe only gave mental assent and were never truly born again. But, will someone please explain 2Peter 2:20,21. "If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and overcome, they of worse off at the end than they were at the beginning. It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than to have known it and then turn their backs on the sacred command that was passed on to them." NIV Thanks in advance for your response. Bereaniam |
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68 | Who will judge Gentile Christians? | Rom 2:29 | Bereaniam | 173757 | ||
I do not understand your answer...my brother; Bereaniam |
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69 | Who will judge Gentile Christians? | Not Specified | Bereaniam | 173724 | ||
I know the twelve disciples will sit on twelve thrones and judge Israel...who will judge Gentile Christians? Bereaniam |
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70 | Who will judge Gentile Christians? | Rom 2:29 | Bereaniam | 173725 | ||
I know the twelve disciples will sit on twelve thrones and judge Israel...who will judge Gentile Christians? Bereaniam |
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71 | Lukewarm Christians go to hell? | Not Specified | Bereaniam | 173669 | ||
Can the following scripture mean that one can lose his/her salvation? Rev 3:16 "...because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I will spew you out of My mouth." Thanks in advance for a speedy reply. Bereaniam |
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72 | Lukewarm Christians go to hell? | Rev 3:16 | Bereaniam | 173670 | ||
Can the following scripture mean that one can lose his/her salvation? Rev 3:16 "...because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I will spew you out of My mouth." Thanks in advance for a speedy reply. Bereaniam |
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73 | Can name be blotted out of Lamb's book? | Not Specified | Bereaniam | 173500 | ||
Can a Christian's name be "blotted" from the Lamb's book of life? Bereaniam |
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74 | Can name be blotted out of Lamb's book? | Bible general Archive 3 | Bereaniam | 173501 | ||
Can a Christian's name be "blotted" from the Lamb's book of life? Bereaniam |
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75 | Devil will be saved/reconciled to God | 1 Cor 15:22 | Bereaniam | 173227 | ||
Thanks Matt...your post sure shed light on the scriptures I alluded to. Bereaniam |
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76 | Devil will be saved/reconciled to God | Not Specified | Bereaniam | 173176 | ||
Help! I recently was involved in an informal conversation with some brothers and sisters and someone related this interpretation of Colossians 1:16-21 to us. He said that by Jesus ALL things were created, even the devil...I agreed with that. But he said verses 20 and 21 states that "through the blood of the cross" God will reconcile ALL things to Himself, even those who "were sometime alienated and enemies...yet now hath He reconciled." In other words he was saying, in the end, God is going to "reconcile or save" ALL, even the devil. He went on to say that if God expects us to forgive our enemies, He will forgive the devil who has been His enemy. Also, that this will be God's finest hour to show His "unconditional love" for everyone. He said "EVERY knee has to bow and EVERY tongue has to confess that Jesus is Lord..." and that's all it takes to become a Christian...those who call upon the Lord shall be saved.Rom 10:13. Brought up in the discussion was the parable of the man who hired laborers throughout the day, and everyone received the same wages...even those who were hired at the last hour. But when the subject of hell was brought up, this man said he would discuss this with us another time. Please help me to understand these scriptures he related to us. Thanks, Bereaniam |
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77 | Devil will be saved/reconciled to God | 1 Cor 15:22 | Bereaniam | 173177 | ||
Help! I recently was involved in an informal conversation with some brothers and sisters and someone related this interpretation of Colossians 1:16-21 to us. He said that by Jesus ALL things were created, even the devil...I agreed with that. But he said verses 20 and 21 states that "through the blood of the cross" God will reconcile ALL things to Himself, even those who "were sometime alienated and enemies...yet now hath He reconciled." In other words he was saying, in the end, God is going to "reconcile or save" ALL, even the devil. He went on to say that if God expects us to forgive our enemies, He will forgive the devil who has been His enemy. Also, that this will be God's finest hour to show His "unconditional love" for everyone. He said "EVERY knee has to bow and EVERY tongue has to confess that Jesus is Lord..." and that's all it takes to become a Christian...those who call upon the Lord shall be saved.Rom 10:13. Brought up in the discussion was the parable of the man who hired laborers throughout the day, and everyone received the same wages...even those who were hired at the last hour. But when the subject of hell was brought up, this man said he would discuss this with us another time. Please help me to understand these scriptures he related to us. Thanks, Bereaniam |
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78 | Pastor preaches about men body parts! | Not Specified | Bereaniam | 172641 | ||
Is my pastor wrong to teach on a Sunday morning in front of men, women, and teenagers about what a real man is? He mentioned that Hollywood and renown painters show men and Jesus as soft and effeminate. He intimated that he's a real man because he hunts, skiies,deals with his horses, cattle, and "passes gas". He said real men do not help w/dishes, change diapers, cuddle all the time, or go shopping w/the wife. He counselled some woman if that's what she wanted in a husband...she should marry a woman. Such men, he said, are wimps. He also told all the men in the church to say "We have tes------" (a man's body part). I almost came unglued! My husband does not like hunting deer, fishing, etc., but he does like to cook. So he was squirming during the sermon. My pastor is white, (I'm Black)we have "one church...two locations". The "church" I attend is predominantly Black. I felt the pastor was being myopic and insensitive to the Black congregation, as many cannot afford to hunt at deer leases, go skiig, deal with horses, cattle, etc. My pastor does not like for anyone to critique him...do you think I should speak to him to at least help him understand how he may have offended some of the men? Or, do I just continue to pray that God speak to him about what he should preach. He tells us that he does pray and feel "led" that this is going to be a 6 week series. I just hope it is not as graphic. Bereaniam |
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79 | Pastor preaches about men body parts! | Luke 22:26 | Bereaniam | 172642 | ||
Is my pastor wrong to teach on a Sunday morning in front of men, women, and teenagers about what a real man is? He mentioned that Hollywood and renown painters show men and Jesus as soft and effeminate. He intimated that he's a real man because he hunts, skiies,deals with his horses, cattle, and "passes gas". He said real men do not help w/dishes, change diapers, cuddle all the time, or go shopping w/the wife. He counselled some woman if that's what she wanted in a husband...she should marry a woman. Such men, he said, are wimps. He also told all the men in the church to say "We have tes------" (a man's body part). I almost came unglued! My husband does not like hunting deer, fishing, etc., but he does like to cook. So he was squirming during the sermon. My pastor is white, (I'm Black)we have "one church...two locations". The "church" I attend is predominantly Black. I felt the pastor was being myopic and insensitive to the Black congregation, as many cannot afford to hunt at deer leases, go skiig, deal with horses, cattle, etc. My pastor does not like for anyone to critique him...do you think I should speak to him to at least help him understand how he may have offended some of the men? Or, do I just continue to pray that God speak to him about what he should preach. He tells us that he does pray and feel "led" that this is going to be a 6 week series. I just hope it is not as graphic. Bereaniam |
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80 | Is salvation an ongoing event | Not Specified | Bereaniam | 172176 | ||
What does Paul mean when he says in 1Cor 1:18 ...for the work of the cross is folly to those pershing, but to us "who are being saved" it is the power of God. Is salvation a one-time event or an ongoing process? Bereaniam |
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