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61 | Jesus/Joseph/Jacob?or Jesus/Joseph/Heli? | Bible general Archive 1 | childoftheking | 36028 | ||
HI Mist, I’m Sorry, this is pretty clear in my mind but that’s the best I could explain it. I believe that Jesusman explains it a bit better. You mentioned, “ prove all things”. Yes this is true but that is not saying for us to prove what the bible says. The Word of God is what does the “proving” if you will. In the context of 1Thes 5:21 it’s speaking of proving that if what comes from man is of the Holy Spirit, is of God. In prior verses, 1Thes 5:19-20, it says: 19)“do not quench the spirit, 20) do not despise prophetic utterances, 21) but examine everything carefully.” Notice in 1 Corinthians 14:29 “Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others pass judgment.” This corresponds with 1Thes 5:21 in that the ”others” are to prove, if in fact these “prophetic utterances” are biblical. Also in 1 John 4:1 Testing the Spirits “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” We are to prove all things whether they are of man, or are of God, even what our Pastors preach. We are not to take anything for granted but search the scriptures. This is what I believe that verse it talking about. You also mention 1Cor 14:33 or actually just the first part of that verse. We must take the whole verse here. And again, it’s man and man’s actions that make the word confusing. This verse, this whole chapter is mostly talking about events that happen in Church. At the end of this chapter in verse 40 it says “but all things must be done properly and in an orderly manner” which is talking about things in the Church. All things must be done this way in order to keep things from getting disorderly or confused because “God is not a God of confusion”. “If they (things) are managed in a tumultuous and confused manner, what a notion must this give of the God who is worshipped, to considerate observers! Does it look as if he were the God of peace and order, and an enemy to confusion? Things should be managed so in divine worship that no unlovely nor dishonorable notion of God should be formed in the minds of observers” MH John 14:26 “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.” Praise God!! bgg |
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62 | Jesus/Joseph/Jacob?or Jesus/Joseph/Heli? | Bible general Archive 1 | childoftheking | 35941 | ||
Hi Mist, What I believe we have here is the genealogy of Mary. Jesus being a son of Heli, through Mary. Some say about this: That to explain the statement about Joseph, that he was "the son of Hell," to mean that he was his son-in-law, as the husband of his daughter Mary (as in Rth 1:11, 12 ), and believe that Joseph's name is only introduced instead of Mary's, in conformity with the Jewish custom in such tables. "On comparing the two genealogies, it will be found that Matthew, writing more immediately for Jews, deemed it enough to show that the Saviour was sprung from Abraham and David; whereas Luke, writing more immediately for Gentiles, traces the descent back to Adam, the parent stock of the whole human family, thus showing Him to be the promised "Seed of the woman." JFB Ancient genealogies were almost always traced through the man; this is a problem in the unique situation of a virgin birth. Luke is following Mary's line (Jesus' actual lineage) while Matthew follows Joseph's line (His legal lineage by adoption); being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph is an important phrase. Luke ends with Joseph because he is following proper form and including no women in his genealogy. It’s a legitimate question Mist but one I wouldn’t spend too much time on it as scripture warns us: 1 Timothy 1: 3-4 “As I urged you upon my departure for Macedonia, remain on at Ephesus so that you may instruct certain men not to teach strange doctrines, nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the administration of God which is by faith.” Also, Titus 3:9 “But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.” Hope this helps Love and Peace in Jesus bgg |
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63 | What kind of vision? | Bible general Archive 1 | childoftheking | 35931 | ||
Dear Leftwich, It's interesting that you point out the vision Paul was talking about in Acts. There are many kinds of visions and I would like to know which kind your 2nd vision was. You mention Acts 26:19. Paul may have said the word “vision” but it was not as we think of it today. Paul’s vision was not just something he saw, it was the same kind of physical manifestation as the woman at Jesus’ tomb had. Notice the difference: As in Acts 9:10,12; 10:3 Acts 18:9 “Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision (horama),…..” Horama: something gazed at, i.e. a spectacle (especially supernatural):--sight. This was more than likely the kind of vision you had concerning 9/11. Now the “vision” Paul was talking about to Agrippa: Acts 26:19 of which you alluded, “Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision (optasia): notice the "vision" that the women at the well had: Luke 24:4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: Luke 24:22 “Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; 23) “And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision (Optasia) of angels, which said that he was alive.” Optasia: visuality, i.e. (concretely) an apparition: Was your 2nd “vision” just something one sees in ones mind or was it a physical manifestation as Paul and the woman at Jesus’ tomb had? Peace and Joy in Jesus bgg |
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64 | Are all at the white throne judg. lost? | Revelation | childoftheking | 35914 | ||
Greetings Jesusman, If I may: You said "Do you honestly believe that you are exempt of being held accountable for your actions, and that you have no need to Fear God?" As far as being judged goes, we have no need to Fear God in that sense: 1 John 4:15) Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. 16) And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. 17) Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world” “Happy are those who have so ordered and stated their cause according to the gospel as to know beforehand that they shall be justified in the great day of the Lord!” MH We have to stand before the Judgement seat of Christ (Romans 14:10) and be judged according to our works (2Cor 5:10) since we've been saved. We are already with the Lord so I don’t believe that we stand before the Great White Throne. Are you saying that we as Christians who have already been raptured to be with our Lord are going to be judged twice? Is the Judgement Seat of Christ the same as the Great White Throne Judgement? I always thought that they were two separate Judgements. Jesus was not judged. Thanks Peace and Joy in Jesus bgg |
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65 | Study the Word, Calvin, or Aminian??? | Bible general Archive 1 | childoftheking | 35731 | ||
Thanks for the additional references zach†, While I don't want to spend much time reading about the differences of Calvinism and others, you're 3rd choice looks interesting. bgg |
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66 | Study the Word, Calvin, or Aminian??? | Bible general Archive 1 | childoftheking | 35729 | ||
Amen brother, It is indeed the Holy Spirit that teaches us the Spiritual things of God. Primarily from reading the Scriptures but as you say, something can be gained from other readings. 1 Cor. 2:13 "which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words" John 14:26 "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you. " Love and Peace in Jesus bgg |
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67 | AND 3. IN THE HOLY GHOST AND FIRE | Mark 16:16 | childoftheking | 35656 | ||
Hi dasev, I have no idea what you're saying here. Can you expand on this thought? Peace and Joy in Jesus bgg |
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68 | Thanks, but what about....? | Eph 2:5 | childoftheking | 35655 | ||
Hi brother zach†, Interesting example but I think that the "boat" is never so full that one can't get in and I also don't think that Salvation is so fleeting that if one slipped away for whatever reason, that they would be lost forever and besides, Jesus is not going to let go of our hand. That man could not hold onto that wrope without Jesus' help. Without Jesus we can do nothing and He will never leave us nor forsake us. Jesus said that no man can pluck us from His or His Father's hand but we can walk or jump out? John 10:28) "And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 29) My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. But Hey..... this is just my view :) Peace and Joy in Jesus Bgg |
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69 | Divisions and disunity?? | John 17:21 | childoftheking | 35649 | ||
Brian My point is how non-believers see Christians. I am not focusing on or attacking any denominations. My point is the contention between Christians must be kept to a minimum. Non believers watch Christians very closely to see how we act and respond to situations, what we say, how we live and what we believe. Some have said that we should be perfect if we're to profess that we're Christians and followers of Jesus. Romans 14, Ephesians 4 My point with Denominations is that between Lutheran, Protestant, Episcopalian, Congregationalist, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Adventist, Pentecostal, Evangelical and whatever other Denominations are out there, it can be intimidating to some. They wonder why there are so many different religions and denominations and wonder which is right or if it's even worth it. Me, I am simply a born again Christian!! No better or worse than anyone in a particualr Denomination. As per Mark 9:38 – 40: I’m not exactly sure what this verse has to do with what I’m trying to get across. I am certainly not going to forbid any one from preaching the Gospel and I certainly don’t judge anyone but if I don’t believe something is scriptural I will voice my opinion. I am certainly not always correct. Why did Jesus tell John not to forbid him? It is only God who knows the heart of man It’s obvious from the passages below that everyone that uses the Name of Jesus will not get to heaven. Matthew 7 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Does this answer your question Brian? bgg |
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70 | Can God be suprised? | 1 John 3:20 | childoftheking | 35635 | ||
Hi peggling, In a word, No. God is, among other things, omniscient, God knows all. He knows what's going to happen long before it happens. Along with 1 John 3:20 here's a few other verses. Proverbs 15:3 "The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good." Job 31:4 "Does He not see my ways And number all my steps? " Jeremiah 16:17 "For My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from My face, nor is their iniquity concealed from My eyes.” Job 13:8-10; “Will you show partiality for Him? Will you contend for God? "Will it be well when He examines you? Or will you deceive Him as one deceives a man? "He will surely reprove you if you secretly show partiality”. No one can hide from God and no one can deceive God. Peace and Joy in Jesus bgg |
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71 | Divisions and disunity?? | John 17:21 | childoftheking | 35595 | ||
Brian, Before I go and answer your question, I would like you to tell me what just what it is you think my position to be. Love and Peace in Jesus bgg |
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72 | tribulation vs. wrath | NT general Archive 1 | childoftheking | 35593 | ||
zach†, I understand what you say about confusion but I'm not going to second guess all I believe in becuase I happen to be wrong about the timing of the rapture. I happen to believe in the "pre trib" rapture. Here's the thing, even if my interpretation of when the Lord is coming back is wrong, I'm still not going to deny my faith. I will still hold fast to the truth that the Lord is coming for his Church. I will still hold fast to the plain truth that Jesus will never leave me nor forsake me. I still know that the Ant-Christ is coming to decieve the world, so I believe I would bury myself deeper into the Word and into Prayer with Jesus. My faith and hope concerning this is not based on "when" the Lord is coming back but that he "is" coming back and this I believe that all Christians can agree and I pray that we all keep that fact close to our hearts. God Bless bgg |
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73 | Divisions and disunity?? | John 17:21 | childoftheking | 35477 | ||
Hi Seeking, I agree with you to a point. Surely a host of bickering among Christians and with all the different denominations; it can be a deterrent to some, but as followers of Christ, I think that if you believe something different than another, then you should speak up and voice your views. There is nothing wrong with that, and we certainly are not to stand by if someone is teaching a false doctrine, be he a Christian or otherwise. That would be the same as agreeing with it. . In my opinion it’s a must to voice our views, not incessantly, but as Paul did in Galatians 1. We are taught in the Bible to prove all things 2 Timothy 4:2 “preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.” Titus 1:13 “This testimony is true. For this reason reprove them severely so that they may be sound in the faith,” Titus 2:15 “These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.” As was said in a previous post, Aaron died because he stood by and watched Moses strike the rock to extract water instead of speaking up and telling him that it wasn't the way God said to do it. Thanks for listening Peace and Joy in Jesus bgg |
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74 | Invite Jesus into you LIFE, not HEART... | Rom 6:23 | childoftheking | 35475 | ||
CDBJ, All I know sir is that we are commanded to Love God with all our Heart and our Soul and our Mind and all of our strength. The Bible may not express that we have to say these exact words "please come into my heart" but many passages in the Bible state that God, Jesus, the Word must be believed in our Heart, with all of our heart, and must enter our heart. It’s pretty clear that we need to Believe in our Heart (not the organ as Centurian nonsensically talks about) and confess with our mouth. 1 cor 2:8-9 says "....the wisdom which none of the rulers of this age has understood; for if they had understood it they would not have crucified the Lord of glory; 9 but just as it is written, "THINGS WHICH EYE HAS NOT SEEN AND EAR HAS NOT HEARD, AND which HAVE NOT ENTERED THE HEART OF MAN, ALL THAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM." We are told in 1 Pet 3:15 "but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence" Col 3:15 " let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts..." Rom 10 8-9 which was mentioned in a previous post “But what does it say? "THE WORD IS NEAR YOU, IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART"--that is, the word of faith which we are preaching 9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; we must also have a repentant heart as in Rom 2:5 Acts 8:37 "And Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."] Rom 10:10 for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. Thanks for listening Peace and Joy in Jesus Barry |
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75 | Study the Word, Calvin, or Aminian??? | John 6:65 | childoftheking | 35417 | ||
Hello Makarios, As you call yourself an Arminian, I thank you for sharing a non defensive point of view. I don't completely understand what you meant in the second sentence of the second paragraph. I will need to ponder what you meant concerning grace. I too believe in eternal security and I also believe in the sovereignty of God. I believe before the world was formed, that God knew exaclty who was to accept Jesus as their saviour and who wasn't. God knows all future events in my opinion and I believe that Jesus died for everyone. I believe that the Holy Spirit draws people to Jesus but all do not accept him. The bible does say that no one can come to Jesus unless God draws them right? No one can seek out Jesus on their own if I'm not mistaken? What about the rich young man who came seeking Jesus about how to obtain eternal life? So one can say that he was drawn to Jesus by the Holy Spirit but did not accept the Words of Jesus on how to obtain eternal life. He walked away and chose to reject our Lord. It also begs another question. The bible teaches that we are to come as we are and that there is nothing we have to do of ourselves to obtain Salvation. Why then did this man have to sell all he had? I kind of think that if he accepted what Jesus said in his heart that he wouldn't have had to sell everything. Kind of in the same fashion as how God stopped Moses from sacrificing his son. Just some thoughts. Thank you again for sharing your beliefs. Peace and Joy in Jesus, bgg |
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76 | What does Fear God really mean? | Acts 13:16 | childoftheking | 35408 | ||
You ever think that after all the time John the Baptist was out there preaching of the coming of our Saviour that when he finally saw Jesus and said "Behold, the Lamb of God...", that he said it loudly, with enthusiasm, and with an emphatic, assertive exuberance? |
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77 | What does Fear God really mean? | Acts 13:16 | childoftheking | 35406 | ||
Hey I like that one about how John reacted in Rev. 1 Joe. Very good indeed, and the Lord's wonderful, compassionate response as Jesus touched him on the shoulder and said "Fear Not, I am the first and the last, I am he that liveth and was dead and behold, (I love that word)I am alive for evermore..." Praise God, That's great stuff!! bgg |
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78 | Study the Word, Calvin, or Aminian??? | Bible general Archive 1 | childoftheking | 35397 | ||
Thank you for the advice. Test and prove all things....Amen to that. Peace and Joy in Jesus bgg |
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79 | What does Fear God really mean? | Acts 13:16 | childoftheking | 35392 | ||
Hello Hank, Thanks for the additons to the meaning of "fear of the Lord". Jesus, old Buddy eh? Well we are supposed to have a personal relationship with him but that's worse than introducing ones wife as your old buddy. Your wife should be your best friend outside of our Lord but the beginning of that prayer is not at all how to address our Lord. What "old master preachers" would you be referring to? Thanks for the welcoming words and I will be visiting this forum for as you say "to receive nourishment, and to nourish others all to the Glory of God". Of course as long as it does not take me away from my personal time of studying the word and being alone with the Lord. :) Peace and Joy in Jesus bgg |
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80 | Study the Word, Calvin, or Aminian??? | Bible general Archive 1 | childoftheking | 35389 | ||
Greetings Hank, Thank you for your insightful and poignant response. I believe this forum can be a very uplifting and educational meeting of Christians. I think it is the duty of Christians, if they hear or read something of what they cannot acquiesce in their mind, or their Spirit, to question it and give a ready scriptural response, but to also edify each other where appropriate. As an observation, Aaron would not have died and would made it to the Promised Land if he didn’t stand by and watch Moses strike the Rock (when he was supposed to just speak to the rock), but instead spoken up and let Moses know that was wrong but he didn’t, he just watched and suffered the consequences. Numbers 20. It does seem to me, from reading posts, that there are some very well educated, biblically knowledgable members of this forum in which I can learn from. At the very least, I'm constantly looking up the meaning of words.....lol You wrote: "I accept what precepts of each school as I see as being consistent with the word of God and reject others that do not seem to be. I see it as far more important to read and study the Scriptures humbly and prayerfully, asking for divine guidance of the Spirit as I do; to strive to grow and mature in my Christian walk as God helps me to do so; to set the best example that I can to be more like Jesus in my daily living, and by doing so to be an instrument to lead others to the Lord Jesus." I thoroughly agree with what you say here, especially the last part. Peace and Joy in Jesus bgg |
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