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61 | a more revealing light. | Rom 8:32 | Glory Bound | 132621 | ||
We all have our ups and downs, our spiritually strong and weak moments. Scripture tells us that we are to judge ourselves. When I do this I can imagine nothing other than what it is I know I deserve. And that, most assuredly isn’t what I desire. Though I know without a doubt that my Savior died on the cross to pay the penalty for my sins, I also know, that for every promise in scripture, there is a requirement. There are two sides to every covenant. Try as I may, I cannot uphold my side. My spirit indeed is willing, but my flesh is weak. I do not succumb to the temptation of believing that the only requirement for salvation is to believe, for I know that one must also repent, and that even the demons themselves believe and tremble. Though I am very familiar with scripture, it is when I am weakest that I learn the most. Often I am put in mind of a very familiar passage in a more revealing light. Where do you go when in doubt concerning your salvation? GB |
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62 | a more revealing light. | 1 John 2:3 | Glory Bound | 132627 | ||
We all have our ups and downs, our spiritually strong and weak moments. Scripture tells us that we are to judge ourselves. When I do this I can imagine nothing other than what it is I know I deserve. And that, most assuredly isn’t what I desire. Though I know without a doubt that my Savior died on the cross to pay the penalty for my sins, I also know, that for every promise in scripture, there is a requirement. There are two sides to every covenant. Try as I may, I cannot uphold my side. My spirit indeed is willing, but my flesh is weak. I do not succumb to the temptation of believing that the only requirement for salvation is to believe, for I know that one must also repent, and that even the demons themselves believe and tremble. Though I am very familiar with scripture, it is when I am weakest that I learn the most. Often I am put in mind of a very familiar passage in a more revealing light. Where do you go when in doubt concerning your salvation? GB |
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63 | What is God's Son's name? | Phil 2:9 | Glory Bound | 132617 | ||
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isa 9:6 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Isa 7:14 GB |
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64 | What's in a name? | Phil 2:9 | Glory Bound | 132616 | ||
"What's in the name Jesus?" Servitude. Truth, honesty, sincerity, loyalty, charity. LOVE, redemption and SALVATION. And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Act 2:21 GB |
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65 | Please explain the big words! | Bible general Archive 2 | Glory Bound | 132398 | ||
"Exegesis" Just a fancy way of saying, "saying it like it is." And a whole lot more difficult to pronounce. My tongue is still tangeled up in my dentures! GB |
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66 | What is the correct way to pray | Matt 6:9 | Glory Bound | 132395 | ||
Hi Lorenzo, and welcome to the family of God. Concerning prayer and how to pray, I love the sayings that “the Lord is as close as our knees are to the ground,” or “He is as close as the whispered prayer.” I am sure you will hear many opinions on prayer however, I would state that if you are sincere, which I am sure you are, the best place to get your answer is in scripture itself. Stay away from those whose primary concern is relieving you of your money. Don’t let them fool you. Let me quote what our Savior stated concerning the matter of prayer. After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Mat 6:9-13 You may wish to study Matthew chapter 6, for it should answer all many of your questions concerning prayer. Though I personally love repeat the above, and often do when the words simply aren’t there, we are not to constantly repeat a particular prayer as though we were a record player. We are to speak to the Father as we would, one to another, in the name of His Son, and directly to the Son, Jesus, as though they were right there with us, for they are. Please consider the following. Many will have what they consider the correct answers to spiritual questions. Many got their answers from many such as themselves. The one true and rock solid place to get the correct answer scripture. I recommend “eSword.” You can download it for FREE at http://www.e-sword.net/support.html . It contains various versions of scripture, Biblical dictionaries, commentaries, and many more useful study tools. There are even versions Españole. This software is to the Bible what Windows is to the computer. You can find any passage you wish without even knowing scripture. All you need is to know a couple words in the verse. The following is an excerpt from Matthew Henry concerning The Lords Prayer, which I just quoted: compliments of “e-Sword.” Christ saw it needful to show his disciples what must commonly be the matter and method of their prayer. Not that we are tied up to the use of this only, or of this always; yet, without doubt, it is very good to use it. It has much in a little; and it is used acceptably no further than it is used with understanding, and without being needlessly repeated. The petitions are six; the first three relate more expressly to God and his honour, the last three to our own concerns, both temporal and spiritual. This prayer teaches us to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and that all other things shall be added. After the things of God's glory, kingdom, and will, we pray for the needful supports and comforts of this present life. Every word here has a lesson in it. We ask for bread; that teaches us sobriety and temperance: and we ask only for bread; not for what we do not need. We ask for our bread; that teaches us honesty and industry: we do not ask for the bread of others, nor the bread of deceit, Pro_20:17; nor the bread of idleness, Pro_31:27, but the bread honestly gotten. We ask for our daily bread; which teaches us constantly to depend upon Divine Providence. We beg of God to give it us; not sell it us, nor lend it us, but give it. The greatest of men must be beholden to the mercy of God for their daily bread. We pray, Give it to us. This teaches us a compassion for the poor. Also that we ought to pray with our families. We pray that God would give it us this day; which teaches us to renew the desires of our souls toward God, as the wants of our bodies are renewed. As the day comes we must pray to our heavenly Father, and reckon we could as well go a day without food, as without prayer. We are taught to hate and dread sin while we hope for mercy, to distrust ourselves, to rely on the providence and grace of God to keep us from it, to be prepared to resist the tempter, and not to become tempters of others. Here is a promise, If you forgive, your heavenly Father will also forgive. We must forgive, as we hope to be forgiven. Those who desire to find mercy with God, must show mercy to their brethren. Christ came into the world as the great Peace-maker, not only to reconcile us to God, but one to another. Till that great and final day; May God Bless, protect, watch over and be with you and yours. In Christ, our Savior GB |
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67 | CAN A TEACHER FOR GOD | James 1:22 | Glory Bound | 132114 | ||
The word "Hypocrisy" comes to mind. GB |
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68 | CAN A TEACHER FOR GOD | James 1:22 | Glory Bound | 132112 | ||
The word "Hypocrisy" comes to mind. But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. James 1:22 GB |
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69 | sum up the book of james | James 1:22 | Glory Bound | 132111 | ||
This epistle of James is one of the most instructive writings in the New Testament. Being chiefly directed against particular errors at that time brought in among the Jewish Christians, it does not contain the same full doctrinal statements as the other epistles, but it presents an admirable summary of the practical duties of all believers. The leading truths of Christianity are set forth throughout; and on attentive consideration, it will be found entirely to agree with St. Paul's statements concerning grace and justification, while it abounds with earnest exhortations to the patience of hope and obedience of faith and love, interspersed with warnings, reproofs, and encouragements, according to the characters addressed. The truths laid down are very serious, and necessary to be maintained; and the rules for practice ought to be observed in all times. In Christ there are no dead and sapless branches, faith is not an idle grace; wherever it is, it brings forth fruit in works. GB |
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70 | sum up the book of james | James 1:22 | Glory Bound | 132110 | ||
This epistle of James is one of the most instructive writings in the New Testament. Being chiefly directed against particular errors at that time brought in among the Jewish Christians, it does not contain the same full doctrinal statements as the other epistles, but it presents an admirable summary of the practical duties of all believers. The leading truths of Christianity are set forth throughout; and on attentive consideration, it will be found entirely to agree with St. Paul's statements concerning grace and justification, while it abounds with earnest exhortations to the patience of hope and obedience of faith and love, interspersed with warnings, reproofs, and encouragements, according to the characters addressed. The truths laid down are very serious, and necessary to be maintained; and the rules for practice ought to be observed in all times. In Christ there are no dead and sapless branches, faith is not an idle grace; wherever it is, it brings forth fruit in works. GB |
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71 | Is the 7th "day" still going on? | Heb 4:6 | Glory Bound | 132109 | ||
Can there be any sincere doubt that the terms evening, morning and day mean anything other than a single 24 hour day. I fail to see the complexity. There is nothing other than mans foolishness to indicate anything other than just what is stated. Why can't we simply take scripture at face value until we discover something "other than science," preferably something in scripture that leads us to believe it states otherwise? Are we so complex that we can not comprehend the simplicity of scripture? Or do we not see through the ulterior motives of those who spawn such foolish questions? GB |
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72 | Is the 7th "day" still going on? | Heb 4:6 | Glory Bound | 132108 | ||
"the rest from striving to earn our salvation." What did I miss? Who "earns" salvation? Surely you do not mean that you believe anyone actually "earns" salvation as you stated. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Eph 2:8-9 GB |
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73 | Do all men belong to God? | Job 33:6 | Glory Bound | 131921 | ||
"puts a big hole in the "free will" concept.." True, He has mercy on whom He desires, and He hardens whom He desires, yet whom of us can distinguish. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Rom 3:23-24 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end "shall be saved." Mat 10:22 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but "with God all things are possible." Mat 19:24-26 Things aren’t as glum and dreary as many would lead us to believe, for He takes no pleasure in the punishment of the wicked. Were it not for that "free will," He would have it that we all would be saved. Many, such as Pharaoh and Judas were raised up for a particular purpose. Likewise, so were Moses and Jacob. So then He has mercy on whom He desires, and He hardens whom He desires. Rom 9:18. For what purpose were you raised up? GB |
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74 | Do all men belong to God? | Job 33:6 | Glory Bound | 131919 | ||
If they were not God's children, they were the devil's, for God and Satan divide the world of mankind; the devil is therefore said to work in the children of disobedience. Eph 2:2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience. God created man. All creation belongs to God, but He gives us a free will to serve whom we choose. One can not serve two masters, for either he will love the one and hate the other, or he will hate the one and love the other, thus man is called "a child" of the one whom he serves. Mat 13:18 Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. Mat 13:19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. Mat 13:20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; Mat 13:21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended. Mat 13:22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. Mat 13:23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Mat 13:38 The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one; As to redemption. We are redemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. Sadly, there are those who refuse to accept that gift. Redemption comes only through Grace and our acceptance through that "free will" we were given. GB |
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75 | They were not born again at time of marr | Bible general Archive 2 | Glory Bound | 131796 | ||
I take no offence. I would recommend a good book though. "While Men Slept" by Kerby F Fannin, PD.D. It gives a good history of the origin of various denominations, including the Catholic and their shenanigans, as well as those of many other denominations. Personally I feel sorry for the countless hoards who are either too illiterate or downright lazy, to get into the Word for themselves. This covers ALL denominations, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, and on and on... What I do take offence at, are the professed Christians who, anyone who has ever studied scripture can see straight through. It is absolutely amazing how many will follow them. I guess it's a matter of charisma. It is sad though, that people don't realize that the enemy is often filled to overflowing with such. Thank you my friend. Weary and frustrated as we may become in this battle, we must not give up. For He who is in us is stronger and mightier than he who is in the world. Without Him, we are nothing. We can do nothing. So what does that say about those we battle? God Bless GB |
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76 | Have you ever read a book by a Catholic? | Bible general Archive 2 | Glory Bound | 131794 | ||
You may wish to read my most recient response to you as well. GB |
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77 | Have you ever read a book by a Catholic? | Bible general Archive 2 | Glory Bound | 131793 | ||
The tone indicated in your note dear friend, causes me to loose all interest in discussing the matter with you. Such a tone automatically puts me in mind of 2 Ti 2:24. Your tone is quite contrary to that passage. It invites what we are told we "MUST NOT DO." God Bless GB |
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78 | Have you ever read a book by a Catholic? | Bible general Archive 2 | Glory Bound | 131554 | ||
OK. Thanks for the additional enlightenment. James 5:16 makes it much clearer. You have most definantly sparked a topic of research for me concerning John 20:23. Though I have read it many times, I have never fully understood it. It is time for that understanding on my part. I'm still curious concerning the praying to the saints though. GB |
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79 | Denounce militant Islam? | Matt 5:44 | Glory Bound | 131551 | ||
Your devotional hit the nail on the head. There are so many hypocrites who do not even come close to knowing the true meaning of the word... Likewise there are many professed Christians who do not even come close to knowing the true meaning of the LIFE. GB |
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80 | Denounce militant Islam? | Matt 5:44 | Glory Bound | 131550 | ||
Your devotional hit the nail on the head. There are so many hypocrites who do not even come close to knowing the true meaning of the word... Likewise there are many professed Christians who do not even come close to knowing the true meaning of the LIFE. GB |
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