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61 | Self control and Spirit controlled? | 1 Cor 9:25 | RAVEN | 50105 | ||
Hello Mommapbs Please try and understand that I am not saying that just because a person picks up the bible a reads that they will be filled with the Holy Spirit. But to be filled with the Spirit one must read the bible, open up their hearts and be willing to take what the bible says as THE INSPIRED WORD OF GOD. Not merly that it contains the Word, but that it IS the WORD. If you would re-read my post you would see that I was stating this. There are only two ways that a person can learn of the Gospel of Christ. 1. They can be preached to and 2. they can open up the bible and read for themselves. Either way by submitting to this and obeying,they thru study of the word will be filled by the Holy Spirit. Please read Romans 10 Israel Rejects the Gospel 14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? 15And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace,[1] Who bring glad tidings of good things!"[2] 16But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "LORD, who has believed our report?"[3] 17So then FAITH COMES BY HEARING, AND HEARING BY THE WORD OF GOD. The Word of God (the bible) is the only thing we have, to learn about the will of God. 1 John 3 9Whoever has been born of God does not sin(meaning that we do not continue in sin), for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God. Luke 8 The Parable of the Sower Explained (1) 11 "Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Luke 8 15But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, HAVING HEARD THE WORD with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience His seed is the Word which we read, like I stated in my last post, Ephesians 3 3how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, 4by which, WHEN YOU READ, YOU MAY UNDERSTAND my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), 5which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets: Colossians 1 3 We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your love for all the saints; 5because of the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, OF WHICH YOU HEARD BEFORE IN THE WORD OF TRUTH OF THE GOSPEL, 6WHICH HAS COME TO YOU, AS IT HAS ALSO IN ALL THE WORLD, and is bringing forth fruit,[2] as it is also among you since the day you heard and knew the grace of God in truth; 7as you also learned from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf, 8who also declared to us your love in the Spirit. Preeminence of Christ 9 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you MAY BE FILLED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF HIS WILL IN ALL WISDOM AND SPIRITUAL UNDERSTANDING; 10that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and INCREASING IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD; The post you replied to was about being controlled by the Holy Spirit. Nobody can prove being controlled by the Holy Spirit. But we have the written word to help mold us an shape us into a form which God will accept us. Isaiah 64 8But now, O LORD, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our potter; And all we are the work of Your hand. Hope this helps you to understand my point. Raven |
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62 | need for a bible-anyone | Bible general Archive 1 | RAVEN | 50100 | ||
I would be happy to help you with getting a bible. But first I would like to know more about you and your beliefs? Would please email me at tmrl98@yahoo.com and just tell me a little more about yourself and your situation? Raven |
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63 | Self control and Spirit controlled? | 1 Cor 9:25 | RAVEN | 49955 | ||
Ecellent question! It is impossible for us to be controlled by the Holy Spirit and then also excercise self controll. For this to happen we would be in the likeness of Christ. For Jesus was the only one to be fully human and fully diety and sinned not. Hebrews 4 15For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Each person is responsible for there own actions. If we were controlled by the Holy Spirit we would not sin, we could not sin, for God cannot sin. Romans 14 12So then each of us shall give account of himself to God. Eph 5:18 says to be filled with the Spirit. A person is filled with the Spirit by reading the Bible. Ephesians 3 3how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, 4by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), 5which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets: Hope this helped with your question. Raven |
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64 | trapped in marriage | Bible general Archive 1 | RAVEN | 49779 | ||
First of all, is the reason you have this dislike toward your husband due to an unfaithfulness in your previous marriage to him? If so did you divorce for that reason? Obviously you must have loved him at one point to have children. Have you spoke to your preacher about counseling? I think that you should also read Matthew 19:9. I think that you are trying to do the right thing for yourself scriptualy, just by knowing that you tried to reconcile yourself back to your husband. Have you ever read the scriptures in the bible that discuss marriage and divorce or is this knowledge that you know divorce is wrong just a feeling? My advice scriptualy to you is if your husband is a good man and is trying to do right, then it would be in your best interest to learn to love him. Luke 16 18 "(1) Everyone who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries one who is divorced from a husband commits adultery. 1 Corinthians 7 11 (but if she does leave, she must remain unmarried, or else be reconciled to her husband), and that the husband should not divorce his wife. And lastly, I would hope before you do anything that you would buy a copy of the book I told you about. It would be ggod for you and your husband. Raven |
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65 | references on obtaining peace | Bible general Archive 1 | RAVEN | 49774 | ||
If you want a book that will help you in all aspects of life. Weather it be how we should live in view of what the bible has to say, all the way to how marriages should be. This book is the one. Each chapter of this 20 chp. book goes back to the bible and gives detail answers with scripture text to back it up. Some of the chapters are; Liberalism and Grace,Liberalism and Faith, Liberalism and Marriage. This is a book that everyone should read. Go to this web site: www.religiousupplies.com and search the name Frank Chesser, the name of the book is The Spirit if Liberalism. Raven |
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66 | Why not Brothers? | 1 Cor 11:3 | RAVEN | 49743 | ||
Hello Rob M., Try thinking of it this way. Jesus Christ was a man. But He was also full Diety. While Jesus was on earth He was like you and I except He was also God. This is hard to get a full grasp of the first time but the scriptures tell us this. Philippians 2 6who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Jesus though He was fully God sufferd as a man. This had to be, so he could be a sacrifice for our sins. The reason for Father and Son would be just as the scripture you have referenced. Jesus "the man" wanted people to know God. Bringing people to God was His soul purpose. Jesus once said " I must be about My Fathers business." Probably the best reason for the Father-Son relationship would be so people could relate to the love God has for us when He allowed His Son to be crucified for the sins of man. John 3:16 So that by believing in Jesus and obeying His Gospel we might have hope of an eternal home in Heaven. I hope this has helped and if you have more questions please ask. Raven |
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67 | which nation actually resembles God? | Bible general Archive 1 | RAVEN | 49736 | ||
How do you know Jesus had light skin? Raven |
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68 | Age of accountability for children? | Bible general Archive 1 | RAVEN | 49306 | ||
Hello, I am a member of the church of Christ. This is a truh that we teach from the bible by examples that we read. Such as in the Old Testament 2 Samuel 12 13 And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die. 14 Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die. 15 And Nathan departed unto his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife bare unto David, and it was very sick. Here we see that David by comitting a sin against God, the Lord causes the child to become very sick. Verse 18 18 And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. Now if we believe that a child is a sinful being from birth, then we would have to say that this child when it died went to Hell. But read on, verse 23 But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me. Where do you think David meant he was going? We know that God chose David because he was a man after His own heart. Acts 13 22And when He had removed him, He raised up for them David as king, to whom also He gave testimony and said, "I have found David[1] the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who will do all My will. And though David sinned he repented of them. So by this we can only know that David and his son are both in Heaven today. Two more scriptures that prove that babies and infants are not vile sinful beings. Matthew 18 3and said, "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 19 14But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Jesus said this,are we suppose to think Jesus did not know what He was talking about? Speaking of unscriptual traditions that are not even found so as that we should speculate. Think about infant baptism. Thats where this "total depravity" thing lead to. There is no biblical reference to infant baptism, but the whole book of Acts shows and tells how we are to be saved. The question was even ask, Men and brethren what shall we do? And they were told to repent and be baptised. Now a baby can't ask that question. It does not know anything about sin or anything else for that matter until it grows up. And that is where the "age of accountability" comes from. This is not a biblical term but it is biblical in nature, for each man is accountable for his/her on actions. There is really no set age to when a child reaches this. Some might reach it by 10 others might be 15. But unless there is a mental problem with the child, by then they should know right from wrong and have entered into that time where they will be accountable for their actions. For the bible says, 2 Timothy 3 15and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you WISE FOR SALVATION through faith which is in Christ Jesus. I hope this has helped and if you have more questions please ask. Raven |
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69 | I need a Dictionary of origen of words. | Bible general Archive 1 | RAVEN | 49236 | ||
If you are looking for bible words and there meaning try going to blueletterbible.com. It has a good concordance and also a dictionary. And there also is a Strongs concordance. | ||||||
70 | Jesus if God, what did Paul speak? 2 | Acts | RAVEN | 49099 | ||
This shold help with what tongues were spoken. The Crowd's Response 5 And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, FROM EVERY NATION UNDER HEAVEN. They spoke (unlike what people clam today or can prove) a true language. Not just babbling! Read on because everyone heard them speak IN HIS OWN LANGUAGE. 7Then they were all amazed and marveled, saying to one another, "Look, are not all these who speak Galileans? 8And how is it that WE HEAR, EACH IN OUR OWN LANGUAGE IN WHICH WE WERE BORN? This is somthing that NO toungue speaker today can claim or prove. This was truly a gift of God and was done to proclaim Jesus was the Christ, which resulted in the begining of the church. Raven |
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71 | Who was at the Last Supper? | Mark 14:16 | RAVEN | 48951 | ||
There is no basis for you to make such a claim. And what purpose does it serve anyway? Matthew 26 20When evening had come, He sat down with the twelve. This is all we are told and all you need to know. 1 Corinthians 4 6 Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes, "THAT YOU MAY LEARN IN US NOT TO THINK BEYOND WHAT IS WRITTEN," that none of you may be puffed up on behalf of one against the other. RAVEN |
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72 | was the second day a good day for God | Gen 1:31 | RAVEN | 47467 | ||
Hi Ray, Sorry about the missed verse. Raven |
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73 | Cain and Abel's sacrifies | Gen 4:4 | RAVEN | 47343 | ||
The way we know is by reading more of the bible. We find through out the Old Testament that a burnt offering must be made. It was this during the patriarchs as well as in the Mosaical age. The only thing that one can do to understand how Cain and Abel knew to offer burnt offerings was that they were told by God. A lot of time passes in the following, Genesis 4 Cain and Abel (1) 1 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, "I have acquired a man from the LORD." 2Then she bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the LORD. 4Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. We see that Eve gave birth twice and the children grew up and reached the time in their lives where it was necessary for them to make an offering to God. So at least 13-15 years probably goes by. This all occurs in four verses. The only thing we can know is that they were told beforehand. God not accept one and not the other if He had not done so. Raven |
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74 | was the second day a good day for God | Gen 1:31 | RAVEN | 47340 | ||
Hi G ZAZ, God did say it was good. Please read the following which is the order of how God said things were good. verse 4 good verse 5 first day verse 8 second day verse 10 good verse 12 good verse 13 third day verse 18 good verse 19 fourth day verse 23 fifth day verse 25 good verse 31 very good verse 31 sixth day He did say it was good, infact He said it 6 times, once for each day. I am not sure what you point is in this question but I hope this has helped. Raven |
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75 | Lord's Supper discussion. | Acts 2:42 | RAVEN | 47302 | ||
Hello Dan, No,I don't have to think if they did or not it tells me Acts 20 Ministering at Troas 7 Now on the "first day" of the week, "when" the disciples came together to break bread, You stated; "To say one way or the other is the only way is to add a command that does not exist in the Bible." The bible is for our learning and is a guide for us to use when coming into the presence of God to worship Him. Jesus said "as often" as "you" do this. Jesus was speaking to His Apostles was He not? You can say that this not a direct command such as when God told Noah to specifically use "Gopher" wood or Numbers 19 when God told them to sacrifice a "red heifer" but because Jesus said as often (leaving it up to them) as you do this, it is a command none the less. So from reading we can see that the Apostles and the First church (which is our pattern) came together on the first day of the week and took of the Lords Supper on this day. Also as I have stated before Acts 2:42 says they (the disciples)continued in the Apostles doctrine. If the work and the church that Jesus started was left in the hands of the Apostles, and they were obviously being guided by the Holy Spirit because Jesus said He would send them a Helper, then shouldn't we as the disciples did some 2000 years ago continue in this same doctrine? Interestingly enough these Disciples were first called Christians at Antioch. Acts 11 26And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. The name Christian is a Holy and Divine name given to those who followed Jesus Christ. Aren't we called Christians today? Shouldn't we do as they did? After all the things which they did and how they worshiped were recorded in the scriptures. God didn't need filler material, these things were written so we would know how God expects us worship Him. You said to command the Lords Supper on the first day of the week would be adding a command that didn't exist, I tell you if were not a command and expected of Christians it would not have been shown in the bible as a part of their worship. We have a pattern to follow, and that pattern is the New Testament. If we do not follow that pattern then how can we be considered Christians? Raven |
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76 | Lord's Supper discussion. | Acts 2:42 | RAVEN | 47208 | ||
The church comes together on the first day of the week, the same day which Jesus Christ was risen from the grave. Jesus said "as often as you do this, you show the Lords death till He comes". On the Day of Pentacost the church had its first sermon and the result of this was 3000 souls were saved. And it says in Acts 2:42 "they continued steadfastly(earnestly) in (1)the apostles' doctrine and (2)fellowship, (3)in the breaking of bread, (4)and in prayers. And later in Acts 20:7, it says they (being the disciples) came together on the first day of the week to break bread. This breaking of bread was not eating breakfast, lunch or dinner but the observation of the Lords Supper. The bible does show that weekly on the first day of the week that the Lords Supper is observed. Now for the reason that denominational churches only observe once a month or 4 times a year. The only answer I have for this that "man" decided to change the pattern for worship and remembering the Lords death on the cross took a backseat. Now most if not all denominations wait for holidays like Christmas and Easter to think of the death bural and resurrection of Christ. Its sad really to wait for pagen holidays before one directs their mind back to the most important day in a Christians life. Jesus said it best in this passage, Matthew 15 God's Commandments and Men's Traditions (1) 1 Then the scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus, saying, 2"Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread." 3He answered and said to them, "Why do you also transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition? 4For God commanded, saying, "Honor your father and your mother';[1] and, "He who curses father or mother, let him be put to death.'[2] 5But you say, "Whoever says to his father or mother, "Whatever profit you might have received from me is a gift to God"-- 6then he need not honor his father or mother.'[3] Thus you have made the commandment[4] of God of no effect by your tradition. 7Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying: 8"These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And[5] honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me. 9And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men."'[6] Raven |
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77 | name 2 ways, early christians fellowship | Acts 2:42 | RAVEN | 47205 | ||
This verse should help! Acts 20 Ministering at Troas 7 Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight. 1 Corinthians 11 24and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "Take, eat;[1] this is My body which is broken[2] for you; do this in remembrance of Me." 25In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me." 26For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes. 1 Corinthians 16 Collection for the Saints Final Instructions, Personal Plans, and Greetings 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. Ephesians 5 19speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, Colossians 3 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Hebrews 10 25not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. Raven |
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78 | pre-christ, where are they? | Heb 11:16 | RAVEN | 47197 | ||
Read Hebrews 11 Hebrews 11 By Faith We Understand The Honor Roll of the Faithful 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11 The Heavenly Hope 13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them,[3] embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. Raven |
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79 | satan as gods agent | 2 Chr 6:30 | RAVEN | 46784 | ||
First of all Satan was not and is not Gods agent. You speak as if you think God used Satan to torcher Job when this was no the case at all. God knows the hearts of all men and allowed Satan to do those things to Job to show him that he would not win the battle. It got so bad for Job that his own wife said to him "why don't you just curse God and die". This of course did not happen and God give him back all that he had lost plus. God knows the hearts of men. Satan does not work for God. Raven |
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80 | Are women allowed to be pastors? | Bible general Archive 1 | RAVEN | 46746 | ||
Lets read this verse in context with the scripture around it. Sons and Heirs 26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. It is clear when we read this that it is telling us that since Christ came and died for the sins of all that those who follow Christ and have been obedient to His word have a right to the cleansing power of His blood. Further more this scripture fits perfectly with the following, Acts 10 34 Then Peter opened his mouth and said: "In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality Romans 2 11For there is no partiality with God. Galatians 2 6But from those who seemed to be something--whatever they were, it makes no difference to me; God shows personal favoritism to no man--for those who seemed to be something added nothing to me. In other words it doesn't matter if you are black, white, yellow, red, French, German, American, African, what ever or who ever you are, all are able to be saved if they are willing to obey the word of God. One of the best ways to give an example of this is with the Jewish nation. They thought that because they were Jews and desendants of Abraham that made them special in Gods eye. They were more concerned about "who" they were, than "what" God wanted them to be. John 8 32And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." 33They answered Him, "We are Abraham's descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can You say, "You will be made free'?" I hope I have answered you question. And please I would perfer that you did not look at the answer that I give you as insight. I merly took what the bible has said and give it to you. Raven |
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