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61 | Please I'm looking for your opinion! | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 102031 | ||
Hi Ed, He's probably neither an accuser or a watchman. I think he's just upset. Many of us are. The question is...is God upset? I don't believe that he is upset. In fact I'm certain that He has not changed His eternal plan one iota. Neither do I believe that we, apart from grace, can hit a lick Now...don't be shocked...but, I'm not into kismet or fatalism. Not one who says "Why pray? If God wants something to happen, it will happen regardless of my prayers." What I do believe is that God ordains our prayers as a means by which His will is manifested on Earth. "Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven". I also hold that every good work which God has ordained for us to do will be done. How? By giving us the opportunity, the desire, the ability and every tool we need to accomplish it. Can we take credit for it? No, because it is not ourselves that have done it, but Christ in us! I think we lose sight of that fact from time to time. Matt 16:18 "I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. Num 23:19 "God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? What we need Is some good old fashioned exhortation from the Word of God. That comfort that causes our hope to rise in or breast, that causes us to quit looking down at our shoes but instead, lifts up our heads toward Heaven from whence our salvaion comes! Glory to God! John God Bless, John |
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62 | TV or not TV? | 1 Cor 10:31 | John Reformed | 102016 | ||
Now children, don't do what we do, just do as what we say :-) Radioman, you sure know how to hurt a guy? John |
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63 | HELP ME PLEASE...I am not content! | Rom 12:1 | John Reformed | 102015 | ||
Dear Want2BChrist_Like, We all struggle with some form or other of sin. The question I have is are you relying on Christ alone for your salvation? Are you relying on yourself to change or on Jesus to change you? I got the impression that you are relying on yourself. Perhaps I'm wrong. The fact that you know that homosexuality is a sin is a good sign. Confess it God. Admit your powerlessness to change and ask the Lord to free you from your obsession. I have sins that have plagued me for years. I am daily asking for forgiveness of them. God has seen fit (so far at least) to allow these "thorns in my flesh" to remain. Nevertheless, when I look back at the man I was, I do see a lot changes in me. I'm not yet he man I want to be, but, thanks be to God, I'm not the man I used to be. The greater my desire to know Him, the closer I come to being like Him. Keep in mind that Jesus was tempted much as we are and worse. He is no stranger to the battle that you and I are facing. If you trust and believe in Jesus you are one of His flock. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He covers the "filthy rags" of our own attempts to be good with His own pure white robes. Does this mean that he will overlook our sins? No, not at all. Like the good Father He is, He will chastize those whom He loves. I pray that God will give you the grace to abstain from homosexual sin. It is as grievous a sin as adultery or promiscuity. Life is short, it only appears long to the young. You do not know when God will set you free from temptation, but, with the temptation He also provides an escape from fulfilling it. May God Bless you. It could not have been easy for you to admit your weakness. I trust that it was God working in you that brought you to seek help at this place and at this time. John Reformed |
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64 | Please I'm looking for your opinion! | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 102001 | ||
Ammenment to previous post: I said the writer did not offer an answer. I was wrong. He did cite faith as the answer. I agree that faith is the answer... but faith in God and not our own ability to summon up faith by "paying the price". The writer said "We can...if we are willing..". I could'nt disagree more. "God willing", it seems to me, is far and away the most appropriate way to phrase it. Christianity is not a "pick yourself up by your bootstraps" religion. John |
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65 | Please I'm looking for your opinion! | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101992 | ||
Hi Ed, While there is some truth in what the writer says, I find it overly critical; an idictment of all people, in all churches in America. That is obviously not the case. The tone of the writer is somewhat self-righteouss. He complains, but offers nothing but complaints as if he is above it all! I thought that Satan was the accuser of the brethren. I know...I've been guilty of complaining and hand wringing also. But that don't make it right! Which one of us does not pray and long for God to give us the strength and grace to live our lives as Christ led His? We all desire a much greater degree of holiness and obediance to be manifested in our walk of faith. Listen! God is on His throne. He is ruling over His creation and He will accomplish all His good pleasure. That is the great comfort that the saints stand on. Things may look grim and the church may seem to be tottering on the brink, but Praise God, He will hold us up by His power and might and we will see the final victory! Things looked pretty bad to God's children after the crucifixtion also...It was Friday...but Sunday was coming. Take courage. The angels of the Lord are encamped all around us and we're all in this fight together. Your brother in Christ, John |
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66 | What is an Apostle? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101983 | ||
Dear Taleb, I was thinking about how to illustrate the distinction between "Apostle" (the foundation layers, miracle workers, infallible writers) and apostles (sent ones). I believe it is essential to the church today to understand that no one living today (or since the death of the Apostle John) has held that office as it was held by those "Apostles" 2000 years ago. No, the foundation has been laid, and all who build upon it are wise. The danger of believing that Apostleship exists today, as it did then, is that anyone could claim to be an "Apostle" and demand that his words be taken as Scripture. Joseph Smith for example! If the church asks you to take a message across town to another church, does that make you an Angel? :-) John Reformed |
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67 | Purpose Driven Life? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101897 | ||
"what was the false doctrine that was being taught?" The Pastor had become enthralled with the teaching that came out of the Vineyard movement. He longed for a "Laughing Revival" to manifest itself at his church as well. The worship sevices, which had been joyful, began to become frenzied as the "worship team" whipped the congregation to greater heights of emotional out-pouring. He also(from the pulpit) praised Ken Copeland and Benny Hinn as "great men of God". As to the teaching being overtly heretical, perhaps I went too far. In retrospect it may have been more hysterical than heretical. It seemed that God was always changing the sermon on him. At least that was his claim. "God told me this and God told me that" was a constant refrain. I called him to express my concern over recommending men of such dubious theology and pointed out some of their more outlandish teaching. His reply to me was to "eat the meat and spit out the bones". I resigned my membership in the church and God blessed us with a sound church and pastor. We sought membership and after a six week instruction on the teaching of the church, and upon confessing our total reliance on Christ before the congregation, we were recieved into local body of Christ at Desert Springs Presbyterian Church of America. God has been extremely gracious to my wife and I, who neither deserve nor merit His blessings. Soli Deo Gloria! John |
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68 | Purpose Driven Life? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101872 | ||
"If it ever gets like you described, I'll be out of there". God willing of course... John |
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69 | Will suicide condem my soul to hell? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101864 | ||
Dear George, If something which I have said has touched your heart, it was not me but Christ who lives in me. Nevertheless, I thank you again for your kind words. Your brother in Christ, John |
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70 | Purpose Driven Life? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101860 | ||
Dear Norrie, Tim has made some excellent observations and I agree with him up to a point. That point, for me, is when the gospel ceases to be preached. I left my former church because false doctrines were being taught. Worship had degraded into entertainment. Emotionalism was equated with spirituality. I spoke to the pastor, but was not satisfied with his response. It pained me to leave, but I had no choice. I could'nt go there again. I just could'nt bring myself to listen to the man-pleasing drivel any longer! God moved me to a new church. If He wills that you move on (as He did me) you will feel much the same way as I did. You just won't be able to worship there any longer. Trust in Him, John |
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71 | Prayer without an Answer??? | John 17:23 | John Reformed | 101831 | ||
Dear Thokozani, God always hears our prayers. They are the means by which His will is worked out in our lives. But our Heavenly Father knows what is best for His children and so not all that we ask for is given to us. This is very hard for us to accept, especially when we see no reason for God to refuse our prayer. The Bible does not say that following Christ will not be hard at times and so we must be prepared to face trials and disappointment. He will see us through them all! "For we walk by faith and not by sight". Do not let anyone tell you that it is your fault that you do not recieve every thing you pray for. That you lack faith or some spiritual gift. That is a lie. Rom 8:27,28 and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the WILL OF GOD. And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. May God Bless You, John |
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72 | Prayer without an Answer??? | John 17:23 | John Reformed | 101827 | ||
Actually, the pentacostal "baptism of the Holy Spirit" is a recent doctrine. Up until the 19th century the church believed that all believers have been baptized by the Holy Spirit upon being "born again". The evidence of speaking in tongues had never been taught until recently, and that by fringe groups. John |
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73 | What is the correct procedure for going | Ephesians | John Reformed | 101825 | ||
Dear Ken, "If, doesn't become a "seal of completion" until I have overcome...the evil one." What are you talking about? It seems that you are saying that your overcoming of Satan is that which seals your position in Christ. Is that right; is that what you believe? "ergo, my wilderness experience; my opportunity to reveal my allegiance to Father Since when does God need to have anything "revealed" to Him? I'd appreciate it you would answer these questions for me. John |
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74 | Spiritually, who are the seven churches? | 2 Tim 3:16 | John Reformed | 101822 | ||
Dear Comp, Your preaching to the choir my friend. I am sol scriptura all the way! I did not mean to infer that the letters were for the 7 churches exclusively. My point is that we should not add to Scripture meanings that are not explicit. In this particular case, saying that the 7 churches are the Bride may be harmless, but it is the propensity to spiritualize without warrent that is the problem I'm concerned with. You failed to address my observation on Rev 1:20 "As for the mystery of the seven stars which you saw in My right hand, and the seven golden lampstands: the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. John says that the lampstands represent the 7 churches but, makes no mention of who the 7 churches represent. As I said it may, in this case be a harmless assumption. But, it is also an unwarrented one. John |
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75 | Purpose Driven Life? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101817 | ||
Dear Norrie, It tells me that your church may be on a slippery slope. I pray God will use this situation as a means by which you will be blessed. I've been in a similar circumstance. God used it to bring me to a greater knowledge of Himself. James 1:2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, John |
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76 | What is an Apostle? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101766 | ||
Chapter and verse, please. John |
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77 | Titus 3:5 regeneration help please | John 3:3 | John Reformed | 101765 | ||
Impart 1. To bestow a share or portion of; to give, grant, or communicate; to allow another to partake in; as, to impart food to the poor; the sun imparts warmth. If I impart information to you, you recieve it immediately. Of course it may take some time to digest. The natural man does not recieve spiritual things (1 Cor 2:14). Therefore, regeneration must occur prior to recieving. Regeneration is a function of God's soveriegn will and according to His good pleasure (Is 46:10). Once a person has been born again, the eyes, ears, and will are alive to spiritual truth. This person has been freed from the captivity of Satan who has controlled him up until this miracle of Go has set him free. It is at this point that he is able to desire Christ and to freely worship Him as his God and Saviour (Ezek 36:26). We do have a part in sanctification, but even then we are dependent on grace to do that which pleases God. We strive to be holy, but even our striving is Christ working on us through His Spirit (Eph 2:10). Life is not about us. It is about God. He created us for His purpose which was to glorify Himself. Humbling, is'nt it? It should cause us to fall on our faces in sheer gratitude for His having chosen such miserable specimens as ourselves. Is 43:6-8 "I will say to the north, 'Give them up!' And to the south, 'Do not hold them back.' Bring My sons from afar And My daughters from the ends of the earth, Everyone who is called by My name, And whom I have created for My glory, Whom I have formed, even whom I have made. Bring out the people who are blind, even though they have eyes, And the deaf, even though they have ears." God Bless, John |
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78 | Purpose Driven Life? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101748 | ||
I think I just shot myself in the foot! Is this book being studied in Sunday School only and Not during the worship service? If so, I don't have a problem. Sorry, John |
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79 | Purpose Driven Life? | Bible general Archive 2 | John Reformed | 101747 | ||
Dear Norrie, Is it any wonder that the evangelical church is so ineffective in bringing our society back to righteousness? I am appalled that a church would set aside the preaching of Scripture in favor of a man's book during a worship service. John 4:23,24 "But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." 2 Tim 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, Titus 1:9 holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict. John Reformed |
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80 | Spiritually, who are the seven churches? | 2 Tim 3:16 | John Reformed | 101744 | ||
Answer: "Spiritually - the bride." What necessitates attaching a "spiritual" meaning to the "seven churches". The letters themselves are quite practical. Rev 1:20 "As for the mystery of the seven stars which you saw in My right hand, and the seven golden lampstands: the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. John did not say that the 7 churches are the bride. By doing so are we not adding to revelation our own idea? If it was intended to convey that idea, would John not have recorded it? I don't mean to be petty, but, so much has been written into the passages of Revelation that it bothers me. Just my thinking on the interpretation... John Reformed |
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